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

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

From This Might Get Uncomfortable by Whitney Lauritsen

October 16, 2025 · 1h 1m · Episode 518

About this episode

Whitney reflects on neurodivergent burnout and the complexities of rest, 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. Join the Community: Want to stay connected between episodes? Join Beyond Measure, a private, free community centered on connection, support, and shared growth. It’s always evolving and the door’s open: https://whitneylauritsen.com/beyond-measure/ Find Whitney on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@whitlauritsen

People in this episode

Host: Whitney

Topics covered

  • neurodivergent burnout
  • shame
  • self-acceptance
  • fatigue
  • executive dysfunction
  • cPTSD

Keywords

  • mental health
  • healing
  • community
  • connection

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Products: Beyond Measure

Places: Massachusetts

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