When rest doesn’t fix it: on neurodivergent burnout, shame, and self-acceptance

Whitney returns after her longest podcast break yet with an unfiltered reflection on what it means to try again when everything feels heavy. Recorded from her childhood bedroom in Massachusetts during her annual fall road trip, this episode explores fatigue, executive dysfunction, burnout, and the complex relationship between rest, shame, and self-acceptance.

She shares recent experiences—from missing tax deadlines and battling self-judgment to navigating her dog Evie’s sudden health scare and ongoing recovery—and what these moments have revealed about living with neurodivergence and cPTSD in a world that often feels unsafe or misaligned.

If you’ve ever felt exhausted no matter how much you rest, struggled to forgive yourself for mistakes, or wondered why healing never feels linear, this episode offers solidarity, honesty, and quiet hope.

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