Journeys With PDA Coffee Chat Podcast
The Journeys With PDA coffee chat podcast will be discussing and sharing all things Pathological Demand Avoidance autism profile and neurodiversity. Join Heather and Kerissa as we share our journey parenting our autistic PDA children. We will also share our experience in discovering our own neurodivergence! We will be discussing the authentic and honest reality that comes with supporting unique brains. There will be lots of laughs and even some tears.You will find connection, community and co-regulation. You can learn more about Journeys With PDA and Heather & Kerissa at journeyswithpda.com
Episodes
37 episodes
Season 4 Episode 39: Special Guest - Bailey Hoffner
In this episode of the Journeys with PDA Coffee Chat podcast, hosts Heather and Kerissa welcome special guest and friend of Journeys With PDA, Bailey Hoffner.Bailey is a poet, mother, white woman, neuroqueer, autistic PDAer, and recoveri...
Episode 38: Special Guest - Rike Brand
In this episode of the Journeys with PDA Coffee Chat podcast, hosts Heather and Kerissa welcome special guest Rike Brand, author of "PDA Parenting."Rike Brand is the author of the German-language #1 category bestseller "Neustart PDA" and...
Episode 37: Special Guests - Doris and Rick Bowman
In this episode of the Journeys with PDA Coffee Chat podcast, hosts Heather and Kerissa welcome special guests Doris and Rick Bowman from Bowman Consulting Group, and the authors of "Your FBA is a Fantasy!" and its sequel, "Facing the Fantasy, ...
EP 36: Special Guests- Caryn Price & Georgina Benger: Authors of 'Olive's Day'
In this episode of the Journeys with PDA Coffee Chat podcast, hosts Heather and Kerissa welcome special guests Caryn and Georgina, who share their insights on Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) and their experiences as educators and authors. T...
EP 35: Special Guest - Sarah Martin, RDN: Neurodivergent-affirming Nutrition {Part 3}
In this episode, Heather and Kerissa engage in a deep conversation with Sarah Martin, a registered dietitian nutritionist, about the challenges of eating for individuals with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) and the complexities of Avoidant ...
EP 34: Special Guests - Rachel Crupi & Brad Broyles; Polaris Academy
In this episode, Heather and Kerissa chat with Rachel Crupi & Brad Broyles.Rachel and Brad are from Polaris Academy in Mesa, Arizona. Polaris Academy is a transformative autism academy dedicated to empowering neurodiverse children.<...
EP 33: Special Guest - Rachel Crupi, M.S., BCBA-LBA
In this episode, Heather and Kerissa chat with Rachel Crupi, M.S., BCBA-LBA. Rachel Crupi is the Director of Behavior Services at Polaris Academy in Mesa, Arizona. Polaris Academy is a transformative autism academy dedicated to emp...
EP 32: Special Guest - Sarah Martin, RDN: Neurodivergent-affirming Nutrition {Part 2}
In this episode, Heather and Kerissa continue their discussion on nutrition and eating challenges faced by neurodivergent individuals, particularly those with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA). They are joined by dietitian Sarah Martin, who s...
EP 31: Special Guest- Leah McDermott: Unschooling & Bridge Academy
In this episode, Heather and Kerissa chat with Leah McDermott.Leah is a former teacher turned radical unschooling advocate, owner and author at Your Natural Learner, and founder and head of school at Bridge Academy.Connect with Le...
EP 30: Special Guest- Sarah Martin, RDN: Neurodivergent-affirming Nutrition {Part 1}
In this episode, Heather and Kerissa chat with Sarah Martin, RDN Sarah Martin, RDN is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist dedicated to educating and empowering neurodivergent individuals and families to nourish their relationships w...
EP 29: Special Guest- Steph Curtis: PDA in the Family
In this episode, Heather and Kerissa chat with Steph Curtis, author of "PDA in the Family: Life After the Lightbulb Moment," and the blog Steph's Two Girls.You can find more information about Steph Curtis at www.stephstwogirls.co.uk...
EP 28: Special Guest: JD Barker- New York Times and International Best Selling Author
In this episode, Heather & Kerissa chat with New York Times and International Best Selling Author JD Barker about late diagnosis and being an autistic author.You can find more information about JD Barker at: https://jdbarker.com/
Season 3 Episode 27: Neurodivergent Accommodations, Adjustments & Supports
In our Season 3 Kick-Off, Heather & Kerissa chat about accommodations. Join Heather & Kerissa as they share from an authentic & real-life perspective with in-depth conversations around neurodiversity, PDA autism profile...
EP 26: Season 2 Wrap Up!
In this episode, Heather & Kerissa reflect and chat on Season 2 of our Coffee Chat Podcast.Join Heather & Kerissa as they share from an authentic & real-life perspective with in-depth conversations around neurodiversity, PDA...
EP 25: Autism As A Dynamic Disability
In this episode, Heather & Kerissa chat about recognizing autism as a dynamic disability. This means that autistics abilities and challenges can change and evolve, influenced by personal, social, and environmental factors. Autism, when seen...
EP 22: The Double Empathy Problem
In this episode, Heather & Kerissa chat about an interesting phenomenon known as The Double Empathy Problem. The Double Empathy Problem suggests that when people with very different experiences interact, they will struggle to empathize with...
EP 21: Special Guest: Clare Truman - PDA & Education
In this episode, Heather and Kerissa chat with Clare Truman. Clare Truman is an education consultant, author, PhD student, and big sister to an autistic young man. She specializes in supporting PDA children and young people to acce...
EP 20: Special Guest: Donna Henderson- Is This Autism?
In this episode, Heather and Kerissa chat with Dr. Donna Henderson about digging deeper into the characteristics of autism that may be missed by traditional assessments.Dr. Donna Henderson has been a clinical neuropsychologist for over ...
EP 19: Special Guest: Robyn Gobbel- Big, Baffling Behaviors
In this episode, Heather and Kerissa chat with Robin Goebel, a former therapist and play therapist, about supporting children with big baffling behaviors and vulnerable nervous systems. Robin discusses her shift from focusing solely on trauma t...
EP 18: Special Guest: Sunita Theiss- PDA Flow & Downshifting
In this episode, Heather & Kerissa chat with special guest Sunita Theiss.Sunita shares her journey as a mother of neurodivergent children and her own neurodivergent identity. She discusses the process of realizing her family's neurodive...
EP 17: All About Autistic Inertia
In this episode, Heather & Kerissa discuss the concept of autistic inertia and its impact on PDA individuals and autistic people. Autistic inertia refers to the tendency to remain at rest or keep moving in a constant direction, and it plays...
EP 16: Special Guest: Lisa Baskin Wright; Neurodiversity Affirming IEPs
In this episode, Heather and Kerissa chat with Lisa Baskin Wright (IEP Coach) about Neurodiversity Affirming IEPs. Lisa discusses her journey and experiences in supporting families with PDA learners. She emphasizes the importance of curio...
EP 15: Season 2 kick off- Autistic Burnout
Welcome back! In this episode, Heather & Kerissa kick off season 2 of the podcast discussing the topic of autistic burnout. They define autistic burnout as a syndrome resulting from chronic life stress and a mismatch of expectations ...
EP 14: Season 1 Wrap Up!
In this episode, Heather and Kerissa reminisce and chat about each episode from Season 1. We had such a fantastic first season! We learned so much from our amazing guests! We are so excited about Season 2 coming February '24!!S...
EP 13: Special Guest: Tricia Wagner, LCPC- Understanding Suicide and Suicidal Ideation
In this episode, Heather and Kerissa chat with Tricia Wagner, LCPC and director of Outpatient Services at Shodair Children's Hospital.We have an open conversation about understanding suicidal thoughts vs. suicidal ideation. Ways to support ...
