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 be worthy of rest.
From masking-induced guilt to inherited scarcity mindsets, this episode explores how internalized capitalism, neurodivergent nervous systems, and societal pressure collide—leaving us burnt out and disconnected from our natural rhythms.
✨ Carole Jean shares her personal story of panic responses to rest
✨ Becca opens up about growing up in survival mode and redefining value
✨ Together they unpack the myth of “earning rest” and offer pathways to healing
You’ll hear how living in alignment with seasonal and moon cycles can help autistic women move away from hustle culture and back into the comfort of their own bodies. Plus, they offer micro-challenges and self-awareness practices you can try today.
Whether you're an autistic woman unmasking your values or a helping professional guiding others through burnout, this conversation will ground you in what really matters.
🔗 Connect with Becca Lory Hector:
https://beccalory.com/
🔗 Connect with Carole Jean Whittington:
🔥 Feeling the Burn? Find out where you are on the burnout scale with the Spicy Pepper Burnout Quiz! Whether you're just starting to sizzle or fully in Ghost Pepper mode, this quick quiz helps you identify your current burnout level—and what to do next.
🎯 Take the quiz and unlock your free Pepper insights to start feeling better—on your terms. 👉 Take the Quiz Now
https://energize.whittingtonwellbeing.com/products/courses/view/1155744
Redefine unmasking. Reclaim your comfort zone. Restore your Optimum Steady State.
#AutisticBurnout #SelfDiscovery #AutisticWomen #AutisticWellBeing #ThingsThatReallyMatter
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By Carole Jean Whittington, Women's Burnout Researcher at Whittington Well-Being
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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 be worthy of rest.
From masking-induced guilt to inherited scarcity mindsets, this episode explores how internalized capitalism, neurodivergent nervous systems, and societal pressure collide—leaving us burnt out and disconnected from our natural rhythms.
✨ Carole Jean shares her personal story of panic responses to rest
✨ Becca opens up about growing up in survival mode and redefining value
✨ Together they unpack the myth of “earning rest” and offer pathways to healing
You’ll hear how living in alignment with seasonal and moon cycles can help autistic women move away from hustle culture and back into the comfort of their own bodies. Plus, they offer micro-challenges and self-awareness practices you can try today.
Whether you're an autistic woman unmasking your values or a helping professional guiding others through burnout, this conversation will ground you in what really matters.
🔗 Connect with Becca Lory Hector:
https://beccalory.com/
🔗 Connect with Carole Jean Whittington:
🔥 Feeling the Burn? Find out where you are on the burnout scale with the Spicy Pepper Burnout Quiz! Whether you're just starting to sizzle or fully in Ghost Pepper mode, this quick quiz helps you identify your current burnout level—and what to do next.
🎯 Take the quiz and unlock your free Pepper insights to start feeling better—on your terms. 👉 Take the Quiz Now
https://energize.whittingtonwellbeing.com/products/courses/view/1155744
Redefine unmasking. Reclaim your comfort zone. Restore your Optimum Steady State.
#AutisticBurnout #SelfDiscovery #AutisticWomen #AutisticWellBeing #ThingsThatReallyMatter
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