197 - Things That Really Matter: Protecting Your Spoons with Becca Lory Hector and Carole Jean Whittington

197 - Things That Really Matter: Protecting Your Spoons with Becca Lory Hector and Carole Jean Whittington

What’s draining your energy—and how can you protect what little you have left?


In this powerful first episode of our new monthly series Things That Really Matter, Carole Jean and Becca Lory Hector dive into the often invisible emotional and mental toll that autistic individuals face—especially in a world that can feel increasingly marginalizing.


Together, they explore:

✨ How to identify and avoid spoon-stealing conversations ✨ The value of rest, self-care, and creating safe, sustainable routines

✨ Ways to build community that uplifts rather than drains ✨ Why now is the perfect time to build something new

✨ How internal reflection and creativity support long-term resilience


Whether you're autistic yourself or support those who are, this conversation offers a validating, practical, and deeply heartfelt look at how we can protect our spoons—and use them with intention.


🎧 Tune in now and join the conversation about what really matters.


🔗 Connect with Becca Lory Hector:

https://beccalory.com/


🔗 Connect with Carole Jean Whittington:

https://whittingtonwellbeing.com/


#ProtectYourSpoons #AutisticWomen #NeuroaffirmingCare #BeyondChronicBurnout #BeccaLoryHector #CaroleJeanWhittington #ThingsThatReallyMatter

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213 - Why Every Autistic Woman Needs to Hear Michelle’s Story Before Trying Another Program

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212 - The Self Care of Stillness: Gentle Practices to Restore Your Body, Mind & Nervous System

212 - The Self Care of Stillness: Gentle Practices to Restore Your Body, Mind & Nervous System

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210- Burnout, Masking & Emotional Suppression: The Hidden Load Autistic & AuDHD Women Carry

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208- You Don’t Have to Hustle to Heal: Reclaiming Rest, Worth, and Seasonal Self-Care as an Autistic Woman with Carole Jean Whittington and Becca Lory Hector, Things That REALLY Matter Series

In this powerful episode of Things That REALLY Matter, Carole Jean Whittington and Becca Lory Hector dive deep into one of the most toxic messages autistic women have been fed: that we must hustle to ...

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207 - Bee Stings, Pool Drama & The Fertile Void: A Summer of Rest, Renewal & CASY Camp Magic

207 - Bee Stings, Pool Drama & The Fertile Void: A Summer of Rest, Renewal & CASY Camp Magic

In this cozy and personal solo episode, Carole Jean Whittington shares her real-life journey of rest, healing, and unexpected adventures—including a nasty bee sting, a crooked pool, and an invitation ...

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206 - Bee Careful: How You Answer Yes, No, or Maybe Matters More Than You Think

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