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

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-trustSheetal 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

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 sustainabilityLee-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

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 energyDr. 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

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-acceptanceTanya’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

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 choicesKevin’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/1155744Connect 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

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 lifeAmalia 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/1155744Connect with Amalia Maria Lee:  https://www.amaliamarialee.com/ #BurnoutRecovery #SelfCareSeptember #PelvicHealth #StillnessPractice #TraumaInformedCare #WomensWellBeing

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

What would happen if you pressed pause on every “should” in your life? In this episode of Beyond Chronic Burnout, Alice—one of our Accelerate members and a founding participant in The UnVeiling Method—shares the radical two-week experiment that completely shifted her relationship with burnout. With guidance from Carole Jean, Alice stopped all non-essential activities and only did what brought her joy. The results? ✨ Eye-opening realizations about how much energy guilt and duty were draining. ✨ The power of journaling and compassionate curiosity during rest. ✨ How partner support and household task division created lasting change. ✨ Practical advice for those who can’t step away completely but want to start reclaiming their energy. If you’ve ever felt crushed by obligations, guilty when you rest, or stuck in a cycle of burnout, Alice’s story will show you what’s possible when you let go of “shoulds” and start listening to your body. 👉 Take the free Spicy Pepper Burnout Quiz to get your custom burnout recovery audio guide now: https://energize.whittingtonwellbeing.com/products/courses/view/1155744 This is your starting line. Don’t guess. Assess. #AutisticBurnout #SelfDiscovery #AutisticWomen #WellBeing #SelfHelp

So many autistic and ADHD women find themselves stuck in the same cycle: trying program after program, searching for the one that will finally “fix” the burnout, overwhelm, and constant self-doubt. But what if the problem isn’t you—it’s that most programs are too surface-level, never addressing your unique needs, identity, and lived experience? In this episode of Beyond Chronic Burnout, Michelle, a participant in the UnVeiling Method’s Accelerate Membership, shares her journey from anxiety, self-criticism, and feeling lost… to discovering peace, gratitude, and a deep connection to her authentic autistic/ADHD self. Through journaling, group support, and tools like the Enneagram, Harmony Cycle, and Rest Modules, Michelle learned how to: Ask herself meaningful questions that brought clarityRecognize her true needs (without guilt)Release the pressure of “fixing” herselfEmbrace her neurodivergent identity with compassionHer story is proof: you don’t have to keep guessing, masking, or settling for burnout. ✨ 👉 Take the quiz now (free) and get your first custom audio guide → https://energize.whittingtonwellbeing.com/products/courses/view/1155744 This is your starting line. Don’t guess. Diagnose. And IF you haven’t taken the quiz in the last 30 days, now is the time to re-evaluate where you are—so you don’t find yourself in the same place 30+ days from now.

Stillness doesn’t have to mean sitting perfectly still—or emptying your mind completely. In this episode, Carole Jean Whittington explores what stillness really is, why it matters for your nervous system and sensory system, and how to practice it in ways that feel safe, trauma-sensitive, and accessible for neurodivergent brains.You’ll learn:Common myths about stillness—and why they can make it feel intimidatingHow small, gentle pauses support your nervous system and restore energyPractical, playful ways to explore stillness without pressure or judgment✨ Want to take your stillness practice further? Register for 4th Annual Self Care September to get your 30-Day Stillness Calendar, Stillness Support Guide, an exclusive live community event with Carole Jean, and special discount codes for well-being supports.👉 Register for Self Care September & Subscribe Herehttps://energize.whittingtonwellbeing.com/selfcaresept