Beyond Chronic Burnout: The Talk Show for 'The Responsible One'

Carole Jean Whittington, Adaptive Capacity Researcher
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Stop choosing between your impact and your health. Recalibrate the capacity you already have in order to experience both. Beyond Chronic Burnout is a talk show for high responsibility professionals, entrepreneurs, financial advisors, and sales leaders. Join us for conversations to sustain growth, sharpen your edge, and lead with lasting excellence.

  1. May 14

    Navigating the Surge in Neurodivergent Burnout with David Minot

    In this episode of Beyond Chronic Burnout, we sit down with David Minot, the Executive Director of Mental Health News Education, to explore the vital intersection of lived experience and evidence-based mental health resources. David shares his personal journey navigating ADHD, anxiety, and depression, and how he uses "power naps" and organized systems to manage his adaptive capacity. We also discuss the legacy of his father, Ira Minot, and the evolution of Autism Spectrum News and Behavioral Health News—publications dedicated to providing a voice for the neurodivergent community and combatting "snake oil" treatments with hard science. Key highlights include: The Energy Tank: Why high-intensity focus activities deplete neurodivergent professionals faster and how to "refill" effectively. The 97% Statistic: Addressing the recent, dramatic rise in burnout within the neurodivergent community. Lived Experience vs. Clinical Expertise: Why the best resources combine both to support high-performing entrepreneurs and professionals. Future Transitions: What’s next for Mental Health News Education as they expand into digital education and video content. Links for this episode: The Whittington Institute Autism Spectrum News: autismspectrumnews.org Behavioral Health News: behavioralhealthnews.org Guest Bio: David Minot is the Executive Director of Mental Health News Education (MHNE), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Since joining MHNE in 2007, David has dedicated his career to enhancing the lives of individuals affected by autism and mental illness. In 2008, he founded Autism Spectrum News, which has grown into a premier resource for evidence-based information, serving over half a million readers. David was recognized in 2022 as a recipient of The Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation Leader in Adult Autism Award.

    30 min

  2. 09/30/2025

    221 - Creating Space to Hear Your Inner Voice with Sheetal Story (Stillness, Intuition, and Burnout Recovery)

    In the final episode of our Self Care September: Exploration of Stillness series, host Carole Jean Whittington is joined by Sheetal Story, Spiritual Grief Support Counsellor and Cosmic Alignment Strategist, for a deeply insightful conversation on the connection between stillness, intuition, and burnout recovery. Together, they explore: ✨ How overcommitment, people-pleasing, and lack of internal safety feed burnout  ✨ Why creating and protecting quiet space is essential for healing and clarity  ✨ The difference between ego-driven thoughts and true intuition  ✨ Practical tools like breathwork, meditative walks, and automatic writing to reconnect with yourself  ✨ Why women—especially in leadership and helping roles—must prioritize boundaries and self-trust Sheetal also shares her personal journey of navigating transitions with intuition and purpose, offering guidance for anyone ready to reclaim inner calm and align with their authentic self. 🔗 Connect with Sheetal Story → www.SheetalStory.com  👉 Ready to discover where you are on your burnout recovery path? Take the free Spicy Pepper Burnout Screening and unlock your first custom audio guide with tools designed specifically for your burnout level. Don’t guess—assess. Take the screening now → https://energize.whittingtonwellbeing.com/products/courses/view/1155744

    51 min

  3. 09/30/2025

    220 - When Fitness Fuels Burnout: Redefining Movement with Lee-Anne Reuber

    In Episode 220 of Beyond Chronic Burnout, host Carole Jean Whittington sits down with Lee-Anne Reuber, founder of Sekond Skin Society, to uncover how traditional fitness culture often intensifies burnout rather than preventing it—especially for autistic, ADHD, and otherwise neurodivergent women. Together, Carole Jean and Lee-Anne explore: 💪 How exercise can push you deeper into burnout if you ignore your body’s signals 💪 The damaging societal message that body image = self-worth 💪 Why “move more, do more” is not the path to health or energy 💪 The importance of listening to your body and rejecting all-or-nothing fitness culture 💪 How inclusive and accessible approaches to movement foster real joy, well-being, and sustainability Lee-Anne also shares her journey from obsessive exercise and exhaustion to creating the Sekond Skin Society fitness app, a supportive space that empowers individuals to embrace movement that adapts to their unique needs and energy levels. 🔗 Learn more about Sekond Skin Society → Download the app here https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/sekond-skin-society/id6738430213   To save on the membership, Use Code- BeyondChronicBurnout

    36 min

  4. 09/30/2025

    219 - Predictability, Balance & Joy: Dr. Adam Hazlett on Burnout Recovery and Neuroinclusive Living

    In this episode of Beyond Chronic Burnout, host Carole Jean Whittington sits down with Dr. Adam “Dutch” Hazlett, professor, disability inclusion expert, and Fulbright Specialist in Education, to explore his PB&J framework—Predictability, Balance, and Joy—a practical guide to supporting neurodivergent individuals in moving beyond survival into true thriving. Together, they discuss: 🌱 How Predictability, Balance & Joy create the foundation for burnout recovery 🌱 Why compassionate curiosity is the key to authentic self-discovery 🌱 The impact of late identification and learning to embrace your neurodivergence 🌱 How micro-accommodations and inclusive design foster healthier communities 🌱 The role of nourishment—internal & external—in sustainable energy Dr. Hazlett also shares details about the upcoming Neurodivergent Empowerment Conference in Dearborn, Michigan, a space for innovation, connection, and building inclusive communities. ✨ About the Guest: Dr. Hazlett is a renowned neurodiversity and inclusion expert, a tenured humanities professor at Henry Ford College, and the host of NACHOS (Neuro-Affirming Conversation Hour for Outreach and Support). He is also the founder of Humanities 101, an autistic-led charitable organization dedicated to redefining “normal” and empowering neurodivergent communities. Learn more about his work: 🔗 Article – The Importance of Resources and Interventions for Mid-Career Autistic Professionals → Read here https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/dvr2.70016  👉 Don’t just guess where you are in burnout—diagnose it. Take the free Spicy Pepper Burnout Quiz and unlock your first custom audio guide with strategies personalized to your burnout stage. Take the quiz now → https://energize.whittingtonwellbeing.com/products/courses/view/115574

    1h 3m

  5. 09/28/2025

    218 - Mindfulness Done Differently: Tanya Roberts on Sensory-Friendly Stillness for Autistic & ADHD Women

    In this Self Care September: Exploration of Stillness episode of Beyond Chronic Burnout, host Carole Jean Whittington welcomes Tanya Roberts, AuDHD artist, meditation teacher, and founder of Mindfulness Done Differently. Tanya’s journey through panic disorder, undiagnosed ADHD and autism, and years of feeling like a “meditation failure” led her to a powerful realization: mindfulness doesn’t have to mean “sit still and breathe.” Instead, she created Mindfulness Done Differently—a playful, sensory-friendly approach that integrates movement, fidgeting, art, sound, and self-expression. Together, Carole Jean and Tanya explore: 🌱 Why conventional meditation often fails autistic & ADHD women 🌱 How sensory play and movement can transform mindfulness into something sustainable 🌱 The role of community, co-regulation, and advocacy in burnout recovery 🌱 Practical tools to build individualized mindfulness practices rooted in self-acceptance Tanya’s story is a reminder that stillness doesn’t always look quiet—and that accessible, customized approaches can help autistic and ADHD women reclaim peace, presence, and energy. 👉 Take the Spicy Pepper Burnout Quiz (free) and discover your burnout level—from Poblano Pepper Level 1 (a little heat) to Ghost Pepper Level 5 (you’re so hot, you’re not). Unlock your custom audio guide to begin your recovery journey with tools tailored to your burnout type. Take the quiz now → https://energize.whittingtonwellbeing.com/products/courses/view/1155744 ✨ Connect with Tanya: 🌐 Mindfulness Done Differently → www.mindfullydifferent.ca 💡 First month free with code: BEYONDBURNOUT

    48 min

  6. 09/27/2025

    217 - Meditation Beyond Burnout: Kevin Ellerton on Stillness, Presence, and Reclaiming Well-Being

    In this Self Care September: Exploration of Stillness episode of Beyond Chronic Burnout, host Carole Jean Whittington is joined by meditation teacher, author, and global wellness leader Kevin Ellerton. Kevin shares his personal story of building a multi-million-dollar company on Wall Street by age 24—only to walk away from it all in search of something deeper. His journey led him to Buddhist monasteries in Thailand, years of global study, and ultimately founding Meditation Magazine and Meditation University, where over 200,000 people have learned meditation practices. Together, Carole Jean and Kevin explore: 🌿 How meditation supports burnout recovery at the physiological, emotional, and cognitive levels 🌿 Why chasing outcomes in meditation prevents you from receiving its benefits 🌿 The paradox of presence: how to stop “trying” and start being 🌿 Personal stories of burnout recovery through stillness and conscious lifestyle choices Kevin’s message is clear: meditation isn’t about perfection or performance—it’s a universal human practice, a way to root yourself in presence and reconnect with what matters most. 👉 Take the Spicy Pepper Burnout Quiz (free) and discover your burnout level—from Poblano Pepper Level 1 (a little heat) to Ghost Pepper Level 5 (you’re so hot, you’re not). Unlock your custom audio guide to begin your recovery journey with tools tailored to your burnout type. Take the quiz here → https://energize.whittingtonwellbeing.com/products/courses/view/1155744 Connect with Kevin Ellerton:  You can find many of Kevin’s guided meditations, interviews, and documentaries on his youtube channel, youtube.com/kevinellerton, you can find many of his articles on meditationmag.com, and you can find his meditation courses at meditationuniversity.us

    51 min

  7. 09/25/2025

    216 - Rooted in Stillness: How Pelvic Wisdom, Breath, and Body Literacy Heal Burnout with Amalia M. Lee

    In this second episode of our Self Care September: Exploration of Stillness series, I’m joined by Amalia Maria Lee, founder of The Root Method, movement and breath therapist, and holistic healthcare practitioner. With over two decades of experience in yoga, Pilates, nervous system regulation, and pelvic healing modalities, Amalia helps women reconnect with their bodies, reclaim sovereignty, and find sustainable well-being. Together we explore: 🌿 The role of the root chakra and pelvic floor in women’s health and burnout recovery 🌿 How societal conditioning and hormonal shifts impact nervous system balance 🌿 Why body literacy is key to healing burnout, incontinence, and pelvic pain 🌿 Practical ways to integrate breathwork, mindful movement, and incremental self-tending into daily life Amalia shares how The Root Method empowers women to orient to the body as an oracle, a trusted guide to help identify root causes, release stress, and restore authentic agency. 👉 Take the Spicy Pepper Burnout Screening (free) and discover your burnout level—from Poblano Level 1 (a little heat) to Ghost Pepper Level 5 (you’re so hot, you’re not). You’ll unlock the Assessment Pack just for your burnout type so you can identify your exact roots to burnout. Take the quiz here → https://energize.whittingtonwellbeing.com/products/courses/view/1155744 Connect with Amalia Maria Lee:  https://www.amaliamarialee.com/  #BurnoutRecovery #SelfCareSeptember #PelvicHealth #StillnessPractice #TraumaInformedCare #WomensWellBeing

    57 min

  8. 09/25/2025

    215 - The Power of Pausing: How Stillness Heals Burnout, Trauma, and the Nervous System

    We’re kicking off our Self Care September: Exploration of Stillness series with a powerful conversation you don’t want to miss. I’m joined by Emma Treharne, Founder of Nuveya Life, who brings over 30 years of experience in the wellness field. Emma blends ancient wisdom with modern-day science (and a sprinkle of humor!) to guide individuals and teams from exhaustion and dysregulation into clarity, joy, and authentic connection. Her own journey through burnout, anxiety, and nervous system dysregulation inspired her to create transformative programs like Tired to Inspired, The Path to Purpose, and Mindful Leadership. Emma has supported corporate medical companies like Wright Medical, Stryker, and Healx, as well as countless individuals navigating the gap between hectic modern life and the embodied wisdom of ancient practices. In this episode, we explore: ✨ How internal and external pressures create hidden stressors and cycles of burnout ✨ Why pausing for integration is essential for nervous system repair ✨ Practical tools like guided pause practices and yoga nidra to close the stress circuit ✨ The role of community, belonging, and trauma-informed support in sustainable well-being This is your invitation to pause, listen, and discover what stillness could mean for you. 👉 Take the Spicy Pepper Burnout Quiz (free) to discover your burnout level: https://energize.whittingtonwellbeing.com/products/courses/view/1155744 🔗 Connect with Emma Treharne: 🌿 Path to Purpose Community → emmatreharne.com/pathtopurpose 🌿 Book a Tired to Inspired 1:1 Connection Call → calendly.com/emmatreharne/connection-call

    1h 5m
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Stop choosing between your impact and your health. Recalibrate the capacity you already have in order to experience both. Beyond Chronic Burnout is a talk show for high responsibility professionals, entrepreneurs, financial advisors, and sales leaders. Join us for conversations to sustain growth, sharpen your edge, and lead with lasting excellence.

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