Dustin's Dynasty

In this video I explain the process of my first "true" self-care day and how I am realizing that I need more of them currently due to additional burnout both of the general and autstic types. Also Uploaded to YouTube: https://youtu.be/_sp-hdPgNnw

As I have discussed over time, being independent comes with responsibilities. Many of the responsibilities are just that, a responsibility. However autistics that are independent, myself included struggle with understanding many of the norms that many expect of us. Because many times this is not instilled as a norm in the years prior to being independent, it can continue to be a struggle to realiz...

When embarking on a weight loss journey as I have been attempting for about two decades, I have discovered that there has to be that moment that the desire to lose weight has to “click” within your thought process in order to get the process moving and engaged toward progress. Within myself, the switch has clicked to the need and desire to take the fact that I need to lose weight seriously. This e...

As I have had some time to ponder my own thoughts recently, I began to realize how much I have matured socially over the years and how people realize that I can actually be someone who can carry a conversation for a long time and my ability to mask as a neurotypical when necessary. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://dustinsdynastyusa.com/2022/05/10/reflections-changes-in-growth/

As I continue to work on my overall wellness, I am beginning to realize that I am beginning to develop my own sense of assurance and maturity as far as being more comfortable making decisions on my own and not relying as much on the guidance of those I have sought for so long to base my decision for me. I am also realizing that despite the opinions of others, I am the one that has to be satisfied...

In this video, I explain how autistics can struggke with understanding and processing the societal norms that can seem mundane to the autistic mindset. I explain the importance of gaining the knowledge and by me completing some of these gestures, the benefits it can provide fotr the reciever of the gestures that I gave. Originally Uploaded to YouTube: https://youtu.be/5HAkPJY4qyk

Sharing the Challenges, Struggles and Beneftis of someone who relies on others for their routine to developing your own personal routine and doing the things that you want to do in your own life and the struggles that It can be on the ones that support us, but realizing that we have to do what is in our hearts. Originally uploaded to YouTube: https://youtu.be/w3qxMadmzCc

Sometimes we don’t think before saying something. I have been guilty of doing so time and time again. Yet, I say statements that are many times simply not true, but are used as a way of wanting attention. Some of these statements can be very harming or hurtful to others and while they are meant, sometimes they cannot be retracted. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://dustinsdynast...

The wellness journey continues. Wellness in general is never ending and is the catalyst in making sure that your body is functioning properly. Sometimes you need to work on things to improve your ability to see more progress. Over the past week or so, I have been striving to expand many things into my overall wellness regimen. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://dustinsdynastyusa...

Many times, those who do not know my whole life story approach me and say “you are such a positive person.” I acknowledge that but in reality, fighting the ability to remain positive can indeed be very challenging for me. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://dustinsdynastyusa.com/2022/05/03/adulting-navigating-negativity/

When someone who experiences challenges decides to “leave the nest” of the home of their family and start a journey of independence, one need that should be addressed is how the person will fill the void of their free time. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://dustinsdynastyusa.com/2022/05/02/adulting-filling-the-void/

Reflecting on Week 2 of my current wellness journey. Last week, I began implementing implementing more foods into my food palate along with contuinuing the soda tapering process and starting diet sodas only this past week. Originally Uploaded to YouTube: https://youtu.be/jzqV8M2iZPw

Explaining some ways autistic indiduals process their emotions as it relates to death and dying, which can be very atypical.

Last week near this time, the event, the first ever held by our county behavioral health office in correlation of Autism Awareness Month for our county and as an individual involved in many facets of the behavioral health office was on the committee for the event. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://dustinsdynastyusa.com/2022/04/28/first-responder-awareness/

Recently, I have begun to see the importance of all facets of wellness as it relates to me and my journey that I am on. I am realizing that it takes all facets to work in harmony to be well and the result will provide me the best experiences and opportunities possible This episode is also available as a blog post: http://dustinsdynastyusa.com/2022/04/27/wellness-wednesday-the-importance-of-account...

As human beings we are often creatures of habit. We cannot often see beyond what we know. Change is often reluctant, being autistic further hinders it. But what if there is a chance to grow and change for the better. We have to sometimes have to lessen our dependence on the things that hold us together because we know it works, there’s a time we have to look beyond what works. This episode is also...

Sometimes after we grow, we begin to learn. We begin to feel confident about making sound choices and becoming less dependent on relying on others to accept or oblige by our choices. After all, as long as our mentality is stable, we are adults, so we should be able to choose what we want to do without having to rely on the approval of others. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://d...

Sharing my recent stint of medication regimen compliance, the importance of doing so while also focusing on weight loss, sleep and exercise thus keeping everything in harmony and balance. Originally Uploaded to YouTube: https://youtu.be/vB1l2LKICqE

Explaining my current Soda Tapering Process that I am doing in order to curb my excessive Soda Addiction along with being accountable for other facets of my food and drink intake. Originally Uploaded to YouTube at https://youtu.be/iit073G0Z4g

So, you may have wondered in the course of the past week, you may have noticed that I have written a lot about wellness? You may be wondering, what does that have to do with being autistic. My answer to you is, it has a lot to do with being around longer and living the best life you can. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://dustinsdynastyusa.com/2022/04/21/so-why-all-about-wellnes...

I, like many, want to be well, regardless of years. I had a hard time accepting what I needed to work on and defending my harmful habits because I didn’t want to face the truthy and accept that I needed to make a lifestyle change because it isn’t easy. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://dustinsdynastyusa.com/2022/04/20/wellness-wednesday-it-has-to-be-for-me/

Keeping on track with yesterday’s blog of accepting Reality, what often follows up is a cause to react when confronted of our realities that we immediately defend ourselves with why we do things the way we do or the picture we paint of what we want others to believe is the truth, but we are only kicking the truth further down the road and not accepting that we need to work on ourselves. This episo...

Accepting the reality of where you are in life and what you need to work on can sting worse than a bee. I know they are unhealthy for me and that they need to be improved, yet I continue down the same path because I don’t want to accept the reality of needing to do something because it is healthier for me. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://dustinsdynastyusa.com/2022/04/18/adult...

Sharing my experiences of how the holidays have been changed over the years particurarly since the onset of the COVID-19 Pandemic including remembering the early times two years ago. Originally Uploaded to YouTube: https://youtu.be/4ORvDxvHcK8

Explaining my week of expereincing moments where behaviors related to physical wellness was called out to me, the reactions it causes, the realizations and steps I need to take of acceptint the need to improve myself for the better. Originally Uploaded to YouTube: https://youtu.be/D8LI8zsn5Tw