What if slowing down isn’t falling behind—but finally coming home to yourself?

In this reflective and deeply human episode of Wellness in Every Season, Autumn shares how recent health challenges forced an unexpected pause—and why that pause became a powerful turning point. What starts as a conversation about books and reading gently unfolds into a much bigger exploration of burnout, identity, healing, and rediscovering joy after a lifetime of hustle.

Autumn opens up about her own workaholic conditioning, growing up in chronic stress, and how that shaped her drive as a business owner, parent, and helper. From there, she dives into why her “light-me-up” clients are often high-achieving leaders who are running on empty—and why she understands them so deeply. This episode isn’t about self-help checklists. It’s about recovery, nervous system safety, and giving yourself permission to soften.

You’ll also hear why fiction—especially stories of transformation and resilience—can be surprisingly healing, even if you struggle with meditation or stillness. Autumn explains how reading (or audiobooks and podcasts) can become a gateway to rest, creativity, and childlike wonder, while modeling healthy boundaries for your kids at the same time.

If you’ve been burned out, overstimulated, or stuck in survival mode, this episode offers a grounded invitation to slow down, pick up a book, and remember who you were before the world asked you to perform.

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