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
33 episodes
S3: EP 35: Special Guest - Sarah Martin, RDN: Neurodivergent-affirming Nutrition {Part 3}
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 relationship...
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Season 3
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Episode 35
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1:39:12
Season 3 Episode 34 Special Guests - Rachel Crupi & Brad Broyles
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.<...
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Season 3
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Episode 34
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1:05:46
Season 3 Episode 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...
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1:00:44
S3: EP 32: Special Guest - Sarah Martin, RDN: Neurodivergent-affirming Nutrition {Part 2}
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 relationship...
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Season 3
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Episode 32
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1:37:57
Season 3 Episode 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...
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Season 3
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Episode 31
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1:01:29
Season 3 Episode 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...
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Season 3
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Episode 30
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1:22:13
Season 3 Episode 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...
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Season 3
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Episode 29
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57:46
Season 3 Episode 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/
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Season 3
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Episode 28
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50:30
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...
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Season 3
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Episode 27
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1:12:26
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 26
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1:05:19
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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1:12:50
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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52:54
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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47:45
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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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55:44
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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1:09:25
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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50:28
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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58:11
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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1:05:35
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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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48:46
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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1:44:11
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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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1:01:09
EP 12: Special Guest: Dr. Jena Foreman, Clinical Pharmacist (Part 2)
In this episode, Heather & Kerissa chat with Jena Foreman, Clinical Pharmacist. This is part 2 of the conversation with Jena. They all continue their conversation about prescription medications. We talk about all things medications. We ask ...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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1:17:27
EP 11: Special Guest: Suzanne Gunn- The Weight of Parental Shame
In this episode, Heather & Kerissa chat with their friend and sleep specialist Suzanne Gunn. Suzanne is the mother of 2 neurodivergent children, both PDAers. She is also a Neurodivergent Sleep Specialist. You can learn more about her at...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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45:46
EP 10: Special Guest: Dr. Jena Foreman, Clinical Pharmacist (Part 1)
In this episode Heather and Kerissa chat with Dr. Jena Foreman all about medications. We ask all the questions you are afraid to ask. We talk about how medications are metabolized, dosed and med classifications. This information is for info...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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55:47
