Dustin's Dynasty

In this week's vlog, I share the ways in which I have realized the need to improve my mental health and why caring about it is important for the best quality of life possible not only for me, but for those around me.Links:Visit my linktreeWeekly E-Blast Sign-upWebsite & BlogSocial:FacebookX / TwitterInstagramPinterestPodcast Platforms:SpotifyAnchorGoogle PodcastsAmazon MusicPocketcastsRadio Public

In this week's vlog, I share that how I have grown through my mental health struggles the past few years understanding how important to keep the care of my mental health at the forefront of my life.Links:Visit my linktreeWeekly E-Blast Sign-upWebsite & BlogSocial:FacebookX / TwitterInstagramPinterestPodcast Platforms:SpotifyAnchorGoogle PodcastsAmazon MusicPocketcastsRadio Public

In this week's vlog, I share that through my life I have struggled with my weight yet understanding that it comes from some factors that can't be prevented while there are things that can be done if I am willing to do them.

In this week's vlog, I share that through my life I have seen the good and bad of autism. What is not always seen by the outside world does not always paint a complete picture of what an autistic person experiences in their life.Links:Visit my linktreeWeekly E-Blast Sign-upWebsite & BlogSocial:FacebookX / TwitterInstagramPinterestPodcast Platforms:SpotifyAnchorGoogle PodcastsAmazon MusicPocketcastsRadio Public

In this week's vlog, I share how I have learned the importance in learning to manage my ability to coexist in a world where there everyone has their different challenges no matter if they are autistic, disabled, have special needs or are just struggling in their walk in life.Links:Visit my linktreeWeekly E-Blast Sign-upWebsite & BlogSocial:FacebookX / TwitterInstagramPinterestPodcast Platforms:SpotifyAnchorGoogle PodcastsAmazon MusicPocketcastsRadio Public

In this week's vlog, I share how it's important to recognize ways to prevent yourself from wallowing in negativity and working your best to find the positives in your situation. Granted autism is hard sometimes, but by finding some sort of shining light in the day can bring some hope to the situation.Links:Visit my linktreeWeekly E-Blast Sign-upWebsite & BlogSocial:FacebookX / TwitterInstagramPinterestPodcast Platforms:SpotifyAnchorGoogle PodcastsAmazon MusicPocketcastsRadio Public

In this week's vlog, I share how it's important to understand the reality that autism cannot be used as an excuse when it comes to getting out of things that have consequences such as behaviors, expectations, rules, laws and so forth.Links:Visit my linktreeWeekly E-Blast Sign-upWebsite & BlogSocial:FacebookX / TwitterInstagramPinterestPodcast Platforms:SpotifyAnchorGoogle PodcastsAmazon MusicPocketcastsRadio Public

In this week's vlog, I share how it's important to have autonomy by knowing that you do not have to agree to do everything that you are offered, that as long as you understand, accept and acknowledge the consequences,  you can say No or not to things that you do not want to or do not feel comfortable doing.Links:Visit my linktreeWeekly E-Blast Sign-upWebsite & BlogSocial:FacebookX / TwitterInstagramPinterestPodcast Platforms:SpotifyAnchorGoogle PodcastsAmazon MusicPocketcastsRadio Public

In this week's vlog, I share how I have been starting to accept and love for me and what my life brings to the table, continuing to fight adversity and constant change by doing what it takes to make it in this ever-changing world.Links:Visit my linktreeWeekly E-Blast Sign-upWebsite & BlogSocial:FacebookX / TwitterInstagramPinterestPodcast Platforms:SpotifyAnchorGoogle PodcastsAmazon MusicPocketcastsRadio Public

In this week's vlog, I share how as autistic people get older, those that care for them can no longer be able to do so in the way that they once did and can even change abruptly. Learning skills and learning to make your own life what you want it is key to having the optimal outlook and well-being on life.Links:Visit my linktreeWeekly E-Blast Sign-upWebsite & BlogSocial:FacebookX / TwitterInstagramPinterestPodcast Platforms:SpotifyAnchorGoogle PodcastsAmazon MusicPocketcastsRadio Public

In carrying on with our "2026: New Year, New Me Series" Series, I have been learning about being patient with things as I progress through accepting the needs for caring for my mental health while understanding that other things have to be done in coordination while others are sacrificed for the care of my mental health.Links:Visit my linktreeWeekly E-Blast Sign-upWebsite & BlogSocial:FacebookX / TwitterInstagramPinterestPodcast Platforms:SpotifyAnchorGoogle PodcastsAmazon MusicPocketcastsRadio Public

In carrying on with our "2026: New Year, New Me Series" Series, I have been finding and accepting what has to be a part of living my best life while intertwining it with the things that I enjoy and want to be a part of my life that I never thought was possible.Links:Visit my linktreeWeekly E-Blast Sign-upWebsite & BlogSocial:FacebookX / TwitterInstagramPinterestPodcast Platforms:SpotifyAnchorGoogle PodcastsAmazon MusicPocketcastsRadio Public

In carrying on with our "2026: New Year, New Me Series" Series, I have been finding and accepting what I need for my personal comfort, no matter what others think, judge or believe about me. I am my own person and have my own needs.Links:Visit my linktreeWeekly E-Blast Sign-upWebsite & BlogSocial:FacebookX / TwitterInstagramPinterestPodcast Platforms:SpotifyAnchorGoogle PodcastsAmazon MusicPocketcastsRadio Public

In carrying on with our "2026: New Year, New Me Series" Series, I that getting my mental health under control has now allowed me to see the fruits of my labor and now taking time to combine caring for my mental health care with being more active working towards a healthier lifestyle.Links:Visit my linktreeWeekly E-Blast Sign-upWebsite & BlogSocial:FacebookX / TwitterInstagramPinterestPodcast Platforms:SpotifyAnchorGoogle PodcastsAmazon MusicPocketcastsRadio Public

In carrying on with our "2026: New Year, New Me Series" Series, I explain not caring about my well-being led me down a path of having a dangerous addiction with DoorDash, realizing that if I wanted to make a change for my overall health, that I had to let the habit go and start to do what I needed to do all along.NOTE: This is solely a reflection of my lived experience and not that of the services of DoorDash in any way.Links:Visit my linktreeWeekly E-Blast Sign-upWebsite & BlogSocial:FacebookX / TwitterInstagramPinterestPodcast Platforms:SpotifyAnchorGoogle PodcastsAmazon MusicPocketcastsRadio Public

Carrying on from last week's vlog, I am working to find my "new normal" going forward into 2026 working to have a better year by working to be the catalyst to doing what is needed to be done to stay well and healthy while recognizing that I can never go back to the old habits and behaviors after understanding and knowing that doing what I used to do is a bad idea for many reasons. Links:Visit my linktreeWeekly E-Blast Sign-upWebsite & BlogSocial:FacebookX / TwitterInstagramPinterestPodcast Platforms:SpotifyAnchorGoogle PodcastsAmazon MusicPocketcastsRadio Public

In this week's vlog, I share how after many years of living independent and not having stability until later last year, I am working to find my "new normal" going forward into 2026 working to have a better year.Links:Visit my linktreeWeekly E-Blast Sign-upWebsite & BlogSocial:FacebookX / TwitterInstagramPinterestPodcast Platforms:SpotifyAnchorGoogle PodcastsAmazon MusicPocketcastsRadio Public

In this week's vlog, I share how self-advocacy is understood and has its power when it is done in the proper and effective way, not by the ways that I believed in the past.Links:Visit my linktreeWeekly E-Blast Sign-upWebsite & BlogSocial:FacebookX / TwitterInstagramPinterestPodcast Platforms:SpotifyAnchorGoogle PodcastsAmazon MusicPocketcastsRadio Public

In this week's vlog, I share how I am learning to adapt when change happens or feedback is given and taking responsibility when mistakes are made when it is known I have made mistakes. Links:Visit my linktreeWeekly E-Blast Sign-upWebsite & BlogSocial:FacebookX / TwitterInstagramPinterestPodcast Platforms:SpotifyAnchorGoogle PodcastsAmazon MusicPocketcastsRadio Public

In this week's vlog, I share how it can be difficult to fight isolation, loneliness, and rumination at times, and how it is important to work through these hard times to overcome these issues.Links:Visit my linktreeWeekly E-Blast Sign-upWebsite & BlogSocial:FacebookX / TwitterInstagramPinterestPodcast Platforms:SpotifyAnchorGoogle PodcastsAmazon MusicPocketcastsRadio Public

In this week's vlog, I share how it is important to keep the good spirit going no matter how hard it is and never stop trying or give up!Links:Visit my linktreeWeekly E-Blast Sign-upWebsite & BlogSocial:FacebookX / TwitterInstagramPinterestPodcast Platforms:SpotifyAnchorGoogle PodcastsAmazon MusicPocketcastsRadio Public

In this week's vlog, I share how it beomes necessary to find ways to take care of yourself and find solutions for living life as an autistic adult.Links:Visit my linktreeWeekly E-Blast Sign-upWebsite & BlogSocial:FacebookX / TwitterInstagramPinterestPodcast Platforms:SpotifyAnchorGoogle PodcastsAmazon MusicPocketcastsRadio Public

In this week's vlog, I share how it is important to not continually ruminate, loop or obsess on thoughts that bog you down and cause you anxiety and how anxiety can keep you from doing things that can be good for you, that you need to find a way to get out of the rough and find what brings you joy into your life.Links:Visit my linktreeWeekly E-Blast Sign-upWebsite & BlogSocial:FacebookX / TwitterInstagramPinterestPodcast Platforms:SpotifyAnchorGoogle PodcastsAmazon MusicPocketcastsRadio Public

In this week's vlog, I share how it is important to take care of your mental health every day and be aware of when things get to be too much as an autistic person so you can properly cope and make life manageable for those around you.Links:Visit my linktreeWeekly E-Blast Sign-upWebsite & BlogSocial:FacebookX / TwitterInstagramPinterestPodcast Platforms:SpotifyAnchorGoogle PodcastsAmazon MusicPocketcastsRadio Public

In this week's vlog, I share how it is important to let go of useless old thoughts that are detremential to my mental health by causing me a multitude of issues including rumination, echolalia and anxiety among others.Links:Visit my linktreeWeekly E-Blast Sign-upWebsite & BlogSocial:FacebookX / TwitterInstagramPinterestPodcast Platforms:SpotifyAnchorGoogle PodcastsAmazon MusicPocketcastsRadio Public

In this week's vlog, I share how I am now discovering that things just happen in life becuase of being autistic. It is also understanding that through the decades since I have been diagnosed that we have had plenty of awareness and more of a shift towards autism acceptance.Links:Visit my linktreeWeekly E-Blast Sign-upWebsite & BlogSocial:FacebookX / TwitterInstagramPinterestPodcast Platforms:SpotifyAnchorGoogle PodcastsAmazon MusicPocketcastsRadio Public

In this week's vlog, I share how I have learned and grown in the past few years changing behavior, becoming more mature along with loving and accepting myself for what life is despite the many changes and challenges in the past few years.Links:Visit my linktreeWeekly E-Blast Sign-upWebsite & BlogSocial:FacebookX / TwitterInstagramPinterestPodcast Platforms:SpotifyAnchorGoogle PodcastsAmazon MusicPocketcastsRadio Public

In this week's vlog, I share how I began master self-awareness and understand why it is important to have dignity when out and about in the outside world.Links:Visit my linktreeWeekly E-Blast Sign-upWebsite & BlogSocial:FacebookX / TwitterInstagramPinterestPodcast Platforms:SpotifyAnchorGoogle PodcastsAmazon MusicPocketcastsRadio Public

In this week's vlog, we continue my managing myself series in honor of World Mental Health Day focusing on Why Managing My Mental Health Matters Everyday and how beneficial life can be when doing so.Links:Visit my linktreeWeekly E-Blast Sign-upWebsite & BlogSocial:FacebookX / TwitterInstagramPinterestPodcast Platforms:SpotifyAnchorGoogle PodcastsAmazon MusicPocketcastsRadio Public

In this week's vlog, I share my experiences with mania, how it evolves, some tips for improvement, how I discovered and accepted the need for medication to have the best quality of life possible.Links:Visit my linktreeWeekly E-Blast Sign-upWebsite & BlogSocial:FacebookX / TwitterInstagramPinterestPodcast Platforms:SpotifyAnchorGoogle PodcastsAmazon MusicPocketcastsRadio Public

In this week's vlog, inspired by another podcast, I share my experiences with social pragmatics, how I understood what they are, how I cope and make them manageable along with tips and strategies that are known to help and how some of them have helped me.Vlog Notes:Not Your Average Autism MomInterview on News Nation NowUnintentional Humor (Brent Anderson)Links:Visit my linktreeWeekly E-Blast Sign-upWebsite & BlogSocial:FacebookX / TwitterInstagramPinterestPodcast Platforms:SpotifyAnchorGoogle PodcastsAmazon MusicPocketcastsRadio Public

In this week's vlog, I explain briefly what stimming is and how it is done safely for me along with the importance of understanding how stimming is a necessary part of living for some autisitic individuals in of which there needs to be not only awareness but accpetance of stimming as part of being autistic as long as it is done in a safe and appropriate manner but does not interfere with one's quality of life.Visit my linktreeWeekly E-Blast Sign-upWebsite & BlogSocial:FacebookX / TwitterInstagramPinterestPodcast Platforms:SpotifyAnchorGoogle PodcastsAmazon MusicPocketcastsRadio Public

In this week's vlog, I explain some of the challenges that autistic people and those that care for them as it relates to passive thoughts of ending their life along with the challenges when interacting with first responders or facing psychiatric hospitalization or imprisonment.Resources for this vlog:988 LifelineMental Health Crisis Resources Visit my linktreeWeekly E-Blast Sign-upWebsite & BlogSocial:FacebookX / TwitterInstagramPinterestPodcast Platforms:SpotifyAnchorGoogle PodcastsAmazon MusicPocketcastsRadio Public

In this week's vlog, I explain the importance of being responsible as an autistic person and the challenges that can be faced in doing so and how it and other things matter to not only ourselves as autistic folk but those that love, care and are around us too.Visit my linktreeWeekly E-Blast Sign-upWebsite & BlogSocial:FacebookX / TwitterInstagramPinterestPodcast Platforms:SpotifyAnchorGoogle PodcastsAmazon MusicPocketcastsRadio Public

In this week's vlog, I explain some of the struggles faced in the daily life of an autistic person such as myself.Visit my linktreeWeekly E-Blast Sign-upWebsite & BlogSocial:FacebookX / TwitterInstagramPinterestPodcast Platforms:SpotifyAnchorGoogle PodcastsAmazon MusicPocketcastsRadio Public

In this week's vlog, I explain how it is important and acceptable to say NO to things in life along with accepting the word NO from authorative figures.Visit my linktreeWeekly E-Blast Sign-upWebsite & BlogSocial:FacebookX / TwitterInstagramPinterestPodcast Platforms:SpotifyAnchorGoogle PodcastsAmazon MusicPocketcastsRadio Public

In this week's vlog, I explain how difficult it can be for autistic people to do the the non-preferred adult stuff that is required for us to exist in the world that is often not made for us. It is fighting through our immaturity complexes and doing what is needed even when we do not want to.Visit my linktreeWeekly E-Blast Sign-upWebsite & BlogSocial:FacebookX / TwitterInstagramPinterestPodcast Platforms:SpotifyAnchorGoogle PodcastsAmazon MusicPocketcastsRadio Public

In this week's vlog, I explain how difficult it can be for autistic people to admit that they need help or Accommodations for things that come natural to others or even admit that they fall under the protections of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)Visit my linktreeWeekly E-Blast Sign-upWebsite & BlogSocial:FacebookX / TwitterInstagramPinterestPodcast Platforms:SpotifyAnchorGoogle PodcastsAmazon MusicPocketcastsRadio Public

In this week's vlog, I explain how remembering my past meltdowns shaped me into understanding that there are expectations for when we are in the outside world and how to cope with the challenges we face as autistic people.Visit my linktreeWeekly E-Blast Sign-upWebsite & BlogSocial:FacebookX / TwitterInstagramPinterestPodcast Platforms:SpotifyAnchorGoogle PodcastsAmazon MusicPocketcastsRadio Public

In this week's vlog, I continue to explain how it is important to take care of your mental health each and every day in order to be your best self every day.Visit my linktreeWeekly E-Blast Sign-upWebsite & BlogSocial:FacebookX / TwitterInstagramPinterestPodcast Platforms:SpotifyAnchorGoogle PodcastsAmazon MusicPocketcastsRadio Public

In this week's vlog, I continue to explain how it is important to be patient with yourself when getting back on medicine from a relapse, to continue to fight through your own battles and how medication can be a crucial tool in your mental health recovery.Visit my linktreeWeekly E-Blast Sign-upWebsite & BlogSocial:FacebookX / TwitterInstagramPinterestPodcast Platforms:SpotifyAnchorGoogle PodcastsAmazon MusicPocketcastsRadio Public

In this week's vlog, I continue to explain how it is important to be patient with yourself when getting back on medicine from a relapse, to push through it, give yourself grace and be kind to yourself in the process.References:Ian’s meds | Shameless | Bipolar Ian Gallagher BipolarLast Week's VideoPlaylist: The Perfect StormOther LinksVisit my linktreeWeekly E-Blast Sign-upWebsite & BlogSocial:FacebookX / TwitterInstagramPinterestPodcast Platforms:SpotifyAnchorGoogle PodcastsAmazon MusicPocketcastsRadio Public

In this week's vlog, I explain how I discovered how over the past several years not taking my medication as prescribed was noted as pointless and destructive along with the signs that helped me find the "why" I have to adhere to my psychotropic medications.References:Ian’s meds | Shameless | Bipolar Ian Gallagher BipolarVisit my linktreeWeekly E-Blast Sign-upWebsite & BlogSocial:FacebookX / TwitterInstagramPinterestPodcast Platforms:SpotifyAnchorGoogle PodcastsAmazon MusicPocketcastsRadio Public

In this week's vlog, I explain how being autistic can be hard at times but it does not give us an excuse from not knowing the difference between what is right or what is wrong and that the world expects us to be at the best of our ability when we navigate it with the understanding that everyone may not understand us.Visit my linktreeWeekly E-Blast Sign-upWebsite & BlogSocial:FacebookX / TwitterInstagramPinterestPodcast Platforms:SpotifyAnchorGoogle PodcastsAmazon MusicPocketcastsRadio Public

In this week's vlog, I explain how it takes being a 'warrior' in the world that is not made for the challenges that I experience that things like autistic burnout are a reality and that I have accepted it as part of my being autistic and having other challenges but also rising above when rest is had and being a better person my making myself and my mental health a priority.Visit my linktreeWeekly E-Blast Sign-upWebsite & BlogSocial:FacebookX / TwitterInstagramPinterestPodcast Platforms:SpotifyAnchorGoogle PodcastsAmazon MusicPocketcastsRadio Public

In this week's vlog, we not only celebrate the 350th vlog but also the 5th year of making a steady appearance on Dustin's Dynasty and my soon to be 40th Birthday. I also provide a brief synopsis of my journey to 40 and how I have overcome so many challenges in the past several years to now be thriving as an autistic adult. Visit my linktreeWeekly E-Blast Sign-upWebsite & BlogSocial:FacebookX / TwitterInstagramPinterestPodcast Platforms:SpotifyAnchorGoogle PodcastsAmazon MusicPocketcastsRadio Public

In this week's vlog, we continue on our Mental Health Mini Series by sharing how much my life has changed by understanding and accepting the necessity of making my mental health a priority along with knowing that there is no shame for taking care of your mental health by asking for help. I also close the door on past practices and begin to move forward with my mental health journey only learning from the past while making the furture seem better.Visit my linktreeWeekly E-Blast Sign-upWebsite & BlogSocial:FacebookX / TwitterInstagramPinterestPodcast Platforms:SpotifyAnchorGoogle PodcastsAmazon MusicPocketcastsRadio Public

In this week's vlog, we continue on our Mental Health Mini Series by sharing how when coming back from setbacks, It's all about the progress that you make and not striving for perfection. As I always did the latter, I came to terms that it is necessary that taking care of my mental health is no different than physical health, and can be benefical if the effort is made.Visit my linktreeWeekly E-Blast Sign-upWebsite & BlogSocial:FacebookX / TwitterInstagramPinterestPodcast Platforms:SpotifyAnchorGoogle PodcastsAmazon MusicPocketcastsRadio Public

In this week's vlog, I share the importance of understanding the outside world by being as prepared as possible by understanding what is right and wrong, learning that there are consequences for your actions and taking responsibility for what you do all while working to be as independent as possible.Visit my linktreeWeekly E-Blast Sign-upWebsite & BlogSocial:FacebookX / TwitterInstagramPinterestPodcast Platforms:SpotifyAnchorGoogle PodcastsAmazon MusicPocketcastsRadio Public

In this week's vlog, I share the importance of taking care of my mental health, particulary the value of my mental health medication and elements that make living with my mental health challenges as an autistic person have an optimal quality of life.Visit my linktreeWeekly E-Blast Sign-upWebsite & BlogSocial:FacebookX / TwitterInstagramPinterestPodcast Platforms:SpotifyAnchorGoogle PodcastsAmazon MusicPocketcastsRadio Public