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Still Burned Out? Light a Ritual with Tameka Tate
Can lighting a candle be a form of healing? In this episode of The Neuroaesthetic MD™ Podcast, Dr. Stacey Denise sits down with TEDx speaker and Meltdown Candle Bar founder Tameka Tate for an immersive conversation on ritual, scent, and sensory care for the overwhelmed nervous system.
Whether you’re neurodivergent, menopausal, or just tired of "wellness performance," this episode is a soft place to land.
Primary Keywords: autistic women, autism, menopause, hormone health, sensory overload, trauma, burnout, BIPOC women, neuroaesthetic, scent therapy, aromatherapy, candle ritual, emotional regulation, sensory healing, sensory rituals, scent and memory, limbic system activation, somatic grounding, sensory overwhelm, emotional exhaustion, invisibility in midlife, sensory spaces, cognitive care, dementia care, sensory identity, color and scent, sensory safety, sensory rituals for burnout
💡 What You’ll Learn:
- What burnout really feels like in neurodivergent & midlife bodies
- • The emotional connection between scent, memory & safety
- • Why “boundaries” aren’t always cognitive — they’re sensory too
- • Tameka’s candle-making practice as a nervous system ritual
- • Why community is the true medicine for burnout recovery
Timestamps
0:00 – Introduction
0:56 – What burnout looks like in autistic & midlife women
2:15- Guest Introduction
3:01- Background of scenic candles and aromatherapy
4:07 – When Words Won’t Work use Scent as Emotional Language
8:50 – Rituals for Sensory Safety & Regulation
12:36 – Identity, Color & Community
17:44 – Live Candle Ritual
20:24 – Nourishing Or Numbing
Free quiz & resources:
• Free “Menopause Burnout” Quiz → https://drstaceydenise.com/menopause-burnout-quiz/
• Video podcast hub → https://drstaceydenise.com/video-podcast/
• Audio podcast hub → https://drstaceydenise.com/audio-podcast/
RESOURCES
Website: https://www.mdcandlebar.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mdcandlebar/
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mdcandlebar
Disclaimer
Education only. This is not medical advice. Please work with your clinician for personal recommendations.
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By Dr. Stacey Denise | The Neuroaesthetic MDCan lighting a candle be a form of healing? In this episode of The Neuroaesthetic MD™ Podcast, Dr. Stacey Denise sits down with TEDx speaker and Meltdown Candle Bar founder Tameka Tate for an immersive conversation on ritual, scent, and sensory care for the overwhelmed nervous system.
Whether you’re neurodivergent, menopausal, or just tired of "wellness performance," this episode is a soft place to land.
Primary Keywords: autistic women, autism, menopause, hormone health, sensory overload, trauma, burnout, BIPOC women, neuroaesthetic, scent therapy, aromatherapy, candle ritual, emotional regulation, sensory healing, sensory rituals, scent and memory, limbic system activation, somatic grounding, sensory overwhelm, emotional exhaustion, invisibility in midlife, sensory spaces, cognitive care, dementia care, sensory identity, color and scent, sensory safety, sensory rituals for burnout
💡 What You’ll Learn:
- What burnout really feels like in neurodivergent & midlife bodies
- • The emotional connection between scent, memory & safety
- • Why “boundaries” aren’t always cognitive — they’re sensory too
- • Tameka’s candle-making practice as a nervous system ritual
- • Why community is the true medicine for burnout recovery
Timestamps
0:00 – Introduction
0:56 – What burnout looks like in autistic & midlife women
2:15- Guest Introduction
3:01- Background of scenic candles and aromatherapy
4:07 – When Words Won’t Work use Scent as Emotional Language
8:50 – Rituals for Sensory Safety & Regulation
12:36 – Identity, Color & Community
17:44 – Live Candle Ritual
20:24 – Nourishing Or Numbing
Free quiz & resources:
• Free “Menopause Burnout” Quiz → https://drstaceydenise.com/menopause-burnout-quiz/
• Video podcast hub → https://drstaceydenise.com/video-podcast/
• Audio podcast hub → https://drstaceydenise.com/audio-podcast/
RESOURCES
Website: https://www.mdcandlebar.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mdcandlebar/
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mdcandlebar
Disclaimer
Education only. This is not medical advice. Please work with your clinician for personal recommendations.