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

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

Carole Jean Whittington, Adaptive Capacity Researcher 224 Episodes May 14, 2026

Beyond Chronic Burnout is a talk show designed for high-achieving professionals, entrepreneurs, financial advisors, and sales leaders who often take on the role of 'the responsible one.' The podcast focuses on moving past chronic burnout by recalibrating personal capacity, so listeners can sustain growth, sharpen their competitive edge, and lead with lasting excellence. Hosted by Carole Jean Whittington, an adaptive capacity researcher, it offers conversations aimed at balancing impact with health.

Episodes

Navigating the Surge in Neurodivergent Burnout with David Minot
Navigating the Surge in Neurodivergent Burnout with David Minot May 14, 2026 00:30:28 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 a
221 - Creating Space to Hear Your Inner Voice with Sheetal Story (Stillness, Intuition, and Burnout Recovery)
221 - Creating Space to Hear Your Inner Voice with Sheetal Story (Stillness, Intuition, and Burnout Recovery) Sep 30, 2025 00:50:48 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 saf
220 - When Fitness Fuels Burnout: Redefining Movement with Lee-Anne Reuber
220 - When Fitness Fuels Burnout: Redefining Movement with Lee-Anne Reuber Sep 30, 2025 00:35:54 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 ignor
219 - Predictability, Balance & Joy: Dr. Adam Hazlett on Burnout Recovery and Neuroinclusive Living
219 - Predictability, Balance & Joy: Dr. Adam Hazlett on Burnout Recovery and Neuroinclusive Living Sep 30, 2025 01:02:54 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 Predict
218 - Mindfulness Done Differently: Tanya Roberts on Sensory-Friendly Stillness for Autistic & ADHD Women
218 - Mindfulness Done Differently: Tanya Roberts on Sensory-Friendly Stillness for Autistic & ADHD Women Sep 28, 2025 00:47:53 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 t
217 - Meditation Beyond Burnout: Kevin Ellerton on Stillness, Presence, and Reclaiming Well-Being
217 - Meditation Beyond Burnout: Kevin Ellerton on Stillness, Presence, and Reclaiming Well-Being Sep 27, 2025 00:51:20 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 monas
216 - Rooted in Stillness: How Pelvic Wisdom, Breath, and Body Literacy Heal Burnout with Amalia M. Lee
216 - Rooted in Stillness: How Pelvic Wisdom, Breath, and Body Literacy Heal Burnout with Amalia M. Lee Sep 25, 2025 00:56:34 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 fi
215 - The Power of Pausing: How Stillness Heals Burnout, Trauma, and the Nervous System
215 - The Power of Pausing: How Stillness Heals Burnout, Trauma, and the Nervous System Sep 25, 2025 01:05:21 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,
214 - The 2-Week Experiment That Changed Everything: How Alice Broke Free From Burnout By Stopping the ‘Shoulds'
214 - The 2-Week Experiment That Changed Everything: How Alice Broke Free From Burnout By Stopping the ‘Shoulds' Sep 11, 2025 00:34:25 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
213 - Why Every Autistic Woman Needs to Hear Michelle’s Story Before Trying Another Program
213 - Why Every Autistic Woman Needs to Hear Michelle’s Story Before Trying Another Program Sep 10, 2025 01:34:28 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,
212 - The Self Care of Stillness: Gentle Practices to Restore Your Body, Mind & Nervous System
212 - The Self Care of Stillness: Gentle Practices to Restore Your Body, Mind & Nervous System Sep 3, 2025 00:24:08 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 fee
211 - When POTS Flares Up + Perimenopause (Things That REALLY Matter)
211 - When POTS Flares Up + Perimenopause (Things That REALLY Matter) Aug 23, 2025 00:48:17 Summer heat, humidity, and hormone shifts can turn POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome) into a perfect storm—especially for autistic women navigating perimenopause. In this episode of our Things That REALLY Matter series, Carole Jean Whittington and co-host Becca Lory Hector get real about living through POTS flare-ups and how they collide with energy, self-care, and internal beliefs a

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