Beyond Chronic Burnout: The Talk Show for Women & Their Helping Professionals

187- Neurodivergent Grief and Burnout During the Holidays with Carole Jean Whittington


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Grief is complex, and for neurodivergent and disabled individuals, it often shows up in unique ways. In this bonus episode, Carole Jean Whittington—host of Beyond Chronic Burnout—shares her expertise on the intersection of grief and burnout, especially for neurodivergent folks.


From the loss of a loved one to the grief of letting go of a career, an identity, or even family relationships, Carole Jean explores how grief and burnout often overlap. She offers practical strategies to care for yourself during the holiday season, reminding us that grief is a valid and natural response to love and change.


Key Topics:

  • How neurodivergent grief differs from neurotypical experiences.

  • Types of grief: pet loss, career shifts, family separation, and more.

  • The connection between grief and burnout.

  • Self-care practices for grief, burnout, and the holidays.

  • Creating supportive spaces and connections during the holidays.


  • Tune in for practical advice and heartfelt insights to help you navigate grief this season.


    🔗 Connect with Carole Jean Whittington: 

    Take the Spicy Pepper Quiz and explore Carole Jean's new book 'Unleashing Sustainable Energy' at Whittington Well-Being's website: https://whittingtonwellbeing.com/ 


    Take the Spicy Pepper Burnout Quiz and discover if you are in burnout or not, and if so, what’s your burnout level from a Poblano Pepper Level 1, where there’s just a bit of heat up to the Ghost Pepper Level 5 when “you’re so hot, you’re not.”


    Take the Quiz: https://energize.whittingtonwellbeing.com/products/courses/view/1155744 


    🔗 Links from the show:

    https://www.thetappingsolution.com/2021tws/reg/fbad/new-access-g.php?utm_source=google-paid&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=21933004755-171665371395&utm_content=722632802830&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAsOq6BhDuARIsAGQ4-zj8yQ7uw586OIeNGcp86LRZVhEKmy8cvIdk2yXgyYnjHSyV-1rH2D8aAiJSEALw_wcB 

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