To beat burnout, press pause. Sometimes the most radical act of self-preservation is to stop.
In this affirming episode, Lisa is in conversation with the brilliant Samantha-Rae Dickenson, PhD, to talk about what happens when we finally stop over-performing and instead start listening to what our minds and bodies actually need. Which is lots and lots of rest.
Together, they peel back the layers of masking, over-functioning, and navigating capitalism’s clawed grip on our health, speaking from their lived experience as Black women who have both navigated autistic burnout.
In this episode, you will learn:
💚 Why autistic burnout is more intense for Black women
💚 Why taking a sabbatical isn't a luxury—it's a necessity
💚 The role that reclaiming stillness plays in achieving healing
💚 Tools for building a life that honors your energy, boundaries, and capacity
This show is a love letter to every listener (especially if you're on the spectrum) who has ever needed to hear these words: you are allowed to rest before you break.
Tune in for an episode that will help you feel seen, get balanced, and obtain practical tools for living a more rested life.
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👸🏽Guest: Samantha-Rae Dickenson, PhD, CEO of DSRD Consulting, creator of the Autistic Burnout Framework, and author of Back to Center: A Guide to Reclaiming Clarity in Times of Change
👸🏽Host & Executive Producer: Lisa Hurley, Author, Space To Exhale and Founder, The Great Exhale
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ABOUT SPACE TO EXHALE:
It is time to exhale: to say no to hustle culture, and yes to a life of ease. In Space To Exhale, Lisa Hurley, Anthem Award-winning activist, founder of The Great Exhale, and leader in the rest movement for Black women, provides you with an uplifting and practical guide to help you beat burnout, embrace rest, and live a soft life.
As a soft Black woman, and an advocate of rest for Black women, Lisa supports readers via modalities like affirmations, meditations, and breathwork, as well as her powerful Exhalation Point framework. This inspiring self-help book guides you on a life-changing journey to:
Know Yourself: Remember who you are, align with your values, and celebrate your strengths.
Love Yourself: Practice positive self-talk, select your close circle, and prioritize rest.
Be Yourself: Show up authentically, protect your energy, and live a soft, centered, serene life.
Ready to exhale? Get your copy today. Published by Wiley, Space To Exhale is available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Goodreads, and wherever books are sold.
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