Welcome back to another podcast! Today we have a very special guest, Aaron from Aarons Journal. Aaron has High Functioning Autism and has battled many challenges throughout his life. He recently started his YouTube channel and has gotten an immense amount of support and views for his content where he talks about life and shares his experiences, helping so many people. He also has a channel for the music that he produces. In today's conversation we dive into Aaron's life experiences, learning to be alone, the gym, life being a journey, and much more. Stay tuned for a great conversation and of course, I'll catch you guys in the next one!
Aaron's Platforms:
Main YouTube Channel: @aaronsjournal139
Music YouTube Channel: @aafrequency5403
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aaronfrequency/0:00- What is High Functioning Autism?
1:45- What Do People Misunderstand About Autism?
3:05- Do You Tell People You Have Autism?
3:55- What Was Growing Up Like?
5:54- Aaron's Reaction to Being Told He Has Autism
7:55- Experience with Other Kids
10:32- High School
13:38- Aaron's Interests as a Kid
14:40- Feeling Different
15:58- Gaining an Outside Perspective
18:27- Why Aaron Started the Channel/Loneliness
20:27- Kids Being Rude
23:55- The Healing Journey
28:42- Depression
32:17- Relationships with Family
35:55- Comparison
36:36- Aaron Growing Beyond Expectations
38:17- Worrying About Judgement
39:28- People with Autism Aren't Much Different Than You and Me
40:23- Hollywood
41:08- What is "Normal"?
41:45- What Aaron Would Tell His Younger Self
42:36- Everyone Else is in Their Head Too
44:48- Take Risks, Opportunities May Pass You By
48:34- It's a Journey
52:13- Aaron's Dating Experiences
54:02- The Manosphere/Learning to be Alone
58:25- Leveling Up/Attractiveness
1:00:00- Breaking Beliefs About Yourself
1:01:00- Personal Development/Mindset
1:03:45- The Gym
1:06:15- Music/Performing
1:15:00- Where You Can Find Aaron
