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May 2024
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157 - Lessons from Dragonflies and Grand...

Carole Jean Whittington, Autistic Burnout Researcher at Whittington Well-Being
About this episode

Welcome to Beyond Chronic Burnout, where we dive deep into understanding burnout and stepping into sustainable energy.


In this episode we’re exploring a fascinating topic: Lessons from Dragonflies and Grandmothers: A Surprising Burnout Connection. 


Ever wonder what dragonflies and grandmothers have to do with burnout? 


Today, I uncover surprising insights that could transform your journey to sustainable energy. Intrigued? Stick around to learn how these unexpected connections might just hold the key to overcoming burnout.


🔗 Connect with Carole Jean Whittington: 

STEP 1: Take the Spicy Pepper Burnout Quiz and discover if you are in burnout or not, and if so, what’s your burnout level from a Poblano Pepper Level 1, where there’s just a bit of heat up to the Ghost Pepper Level 5 when “you’re so hot, you’re not.”  You’ll get the opportunity to join our free Step 2 Class at the end of the quiz.


Take the Quiz: https://energize.whittingtonwellbeing.com/products/courses/view/1155744 


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