Exhausted from ND grind overload? In this episode of Adulting with Autism, host April explores mindful energy for neurodivergent burnout with Chris Vasiliadis, former systems engineer/instructional designer/Director of Performance Improvement turned burnout buster/health coach (18 years). MS diagnosis (2006) sparked his shift to energizing routines—Qigong/MBSR/3R rescue—focusing on sustainable thriving without chronic exhaustion, aligning actions/values for whole-hearted well-being.

Key insights:

• MS journey: Year of "lab rat" tests (gluten sensitivity/naps), conscious energy management (Qigong for meridians).


• Mindful energy: Purposeful present attention without judgment (grounding/foot sensations, white space on calendar).


• Routines for dysfunction/overwhelm: Pause/reground (breathe/stretch/outdoor panoramic views), 16-90 min breaks (not rewards—necessities).


• Aligning actions/values: Self-compassion over perfectionism (grace for pace, delegate/delay to-dos).


• Book "Ignition": Self-coach burnout-proof (energy list/3R: remove/reduce/respond drains; bake energizers first).


• Unpredictable life: Expect chaos (reground: "What's next wise choice?"), community for support (no stagnation—daily joy notes).


• Thriving normal: Sane pace (role models of measured living), human beings not doings (buffers/transitions).

For autistic/ADHD young adults in executive dysfunction/isolation, Chris's systems/patterns: "Honor humanness—small steps sustain." Free resources at prioritywellness.com.

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Episode: Mindful Energy for ND Burnout with Chris Vasiliadis

[00:00 ] Intro: ND Grind Exhaustion Trap

[00:30 ] Chris's Journey: Engineering to MS-Inspired Health Coaching

[02:00 ] Honoring Needs: Naps/Qigong/Gluten-Free Post-Diagnosis

[05:00 ] Mindful Energy: Purposeful Attention (Grounding/White Space)

[08:00 ] Routines for Overwhelm: Pauses/Breaks (Panoramic Views/Stretch)

[11:00 ] Aligning Actions/Values: Compassion Over Perfectionism

[14:00 ] "Ignition" Book: Self-Coach (Energy List/3R Rescue)

[17:00 ] Unpredictable Life: Expect Chaos, Reground Wise Choices

[20:00 ] Thriving Normal: Sane Pace, Human Beings Not Doings

[23:00 ] Outro: Takeaways & CTAs

Resources:

• Priority Wellness: prioritywellness.com (coaching/book "Ignition")


• LinkedIn: Chris Vasiliadis


• Book: "Ignition: Burnout-Proof Living" (Amazon)


• Linktree:  (socials/shop/Podbean)

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