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208- You Don’t Have to Hustle to Heal: Reclaiming Rest, Worth, and Seasonal Self-Care as an Autistic Woman with Carole Jean Whittington and Becca Lory Hector, Things That REALLY Matter Series

In this powerful episode of Things That REALLY Matter, Carole Jean Whittington and Becca Lory Hector dive deep into one of the most toxic messages autistic women have been fed: that we must hustle to be worthy of rest.

From masking-induced guilt to inherited scarcity mindsets, this episode explores how internalized capitalism, neurodivergent nervous systems, and societal pressure collide—leaving us burnt out and disconnected from our natural rhythms.

✨ Carole Jean shares her personal story of panic responses to rest

✨ Becca opens up about growing up in survival mode and redefining value

✨ Together they unpack the myth of “earning rest” and offer pathways to healing

You’ll hear how living in alignment with seasonal and moon cycles can help autistic women move away from hustle culture and back into the comfort of their own bodies. Plus, they offer micro-challenges and self-awareness practices you can try today.

Whether you're an autistic woman unmasking your values or a helping professional guiding others through burnout, this conversation will ground you in what really matters.

🔗 Connect with Becca Lory Hector:

https://beccalory.com/

🔗 Connect with Carole Jean Whittington:

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