Back to the wellness department, I honestly have to say in both regards of physical and mental wellness the fight has been hard to keep burning. I know it is the right thing to do, but the inner voices keep thinking that going off-course would be a better idea, although I mentally revisit the points that don’t make it so good.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://dustinsdynastyusa.com/2021/10/20/wellness-wednesday-keeping-up-the-fight/

Being autistic, I have worked in many capacities at most points since I was 18 years old. At some intervals prior, I was volunteering in my community. My parents instilled being autistic was not an excuse to be a couch potato. I needed to do something in my life, no matter if it was only part-time, I was not to be stagnant in the house or be attracted to the computer full-time.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://dustinsdynastyusa.com/2021/10/19/ndeam-the-benefits-of-having-an-autistic-employee/

Autistics have multiple phobias of doing things mainly brought forth by induced anxiety. Throughout childhood, this fear resonated deep within me and even today I have some unquenched fears before getting an injection or blood draw. However, I have slowly understood that these events are a necessary function of life that must be undertaken for my health.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://dustinsdynastyusa.com/2021/10/18/adulting-phobias-of-needles/

Discussion on the evolvement of various teleconferencing/ videoconference platforms since the beginnning of the COVID-19 Pandemic and how it has helped autisics with issues such as burnout, etc. that would otherwise make them unable to do such things that almost two years ago seemed impossible.  

Some Content from: https://venturebeat.com/2021/03/07/the-autistic-bliss-of-zoom/

Source: YouTube Vlog: https://youtu.be/9vK55wvBkeU

Discussing How and what ausitic castrophizing, including triggers and how to help autistics get grounded back from the thought process.  Source of Some Material: https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/professional-practice/autism-catastrophising

YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/w0ww-Kd8j4U

In the past few years the hashtag and theme of #actuallyautustic have been more present than ever. While for decades the voices of autistics have been dialed down. We must remember that autistics come from many walks of life and sometimes need the voice and support of their family and/or related allies in one’s journey. Therefore, I feel it is important that all voices in one’s journey may need to be heard.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://dustinsdynastyusa.com/2021/10/14/family-and-ally-voices-do-matter/

I just don't understand why every week I am presented with challenges about being accountable to the scale at the weight loss meeting and the need of understanding the dynamics of how food results in what you weigh. Being too judgmental can be detrimental in ensuring that a weigh-in is successful no matter the outcome along with the need to be actually trying to lose weight.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://dustinsdynastyusa.com/2021/10/13/wellness-wednesday-just-like-starting-over/

As we move into the second week of National Disabilities Employment Awareness Month, I am starting to be more grateful for my employment opportunity that was provided to me with no questions asked 11 and a half years ago. At that time, I vaguely knew what the job entailed or what I would be doing, however I knew I could disappoint the party that sought me, therefore I made a commitment to take the job.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://dustinsdynastyusa.com/2021/10/12/ndeam-how-work-made-me-improve-my-social-skills/

Becoming an adult, especially in an independent living situation requires the execution and management of tasks that need to be completed on a routine basis in order to keep the habitat a well-oiled machine. Things need to be done, but keeping balance with everything else can be quite tough for one’s executive functioning.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://dustinsdynastyusa.com/2021/10/11/adultiing-task-execution-and-management/

Explaining reasons that autistic people struggle with friendships including myself and the struggles I have faced over the past decade especially in my employment.

Video: https://youtu.be/v_c98dK9c6Y