brave sparks | therapy-inspired stories for neurodivergent kids

brave sparks | therapy-inspired stories for neurodivergent kids

Author: trust children Language: English Episodes: 9
Imagine a space where stories aren't just told to children, but built with them, brick by emotional brick. That's the heart of brave sparks, a unique audio experience from trust children. This podcast weaves therapy-inspired narratives specifically for neurodivergent kids, with each episode forged in genuine collaboration during therapeutic practice. The result is a collection of tales that truly resonate, because they spring directly from the lived experiences, perspectives, and incredible strengths of the young minds who help create them. You'll hear stories that gently explore themes like understanding big feelings, recognising personal boundaries, and finding one's own voice. More than just entertainment, these narratives serve as tools, offering relatable frameworks for emotional regulation, body autonomy, and self-advocacy. The magic lies in its authentic co-creation; this isn't about talking down to kids, but about elevating their innate wisdom. Every child involved is honoured as the brave storyteller they are, with the team simply helping to carry the mic and share these powerful sparks of courage with the world. It's a listening experience that affirms, validates, and celebrates neurodivergent children exactly as they are.
Episodes
🌟 nala's talent show debut — an emotion coaching story [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:09
💬 say hello 👋🏻 💬 what if being brave on stage didn’t feel so tricky? meet nala, awkward dog, lemon cakes, speckles, dave the dragon, and goldie — co-created in therapy with a particular brave spark, here to help kids fee…
🌟 my body, my say — how to handle unwelcome hugs 💋🙅‍♀️ [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:10
💬 say hello 👋🏻 empowering children to protect body boundaries meet tully — co-created in therapy with a particular brave spark, this story helps kids navigate affection, pressure, and what it means to choose connection t…
my body, my say — the snack truce 🥕🧁 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:30
💬 say hello 👋🏻 🍏what if food rules didn’t feel so tricky? meet christos and nate — co-created in therapy with a particular brave spark, here to help kids feel safe, seen, and respected at snack time. 📘 this story support…
🌟 the brave shake-off — finding calm after the dust storm 🌀 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:55
💬 say hello 👋🏻 co-created in therapy with a particular brave spark 🌟, this episode helps kids explore visible regulation and body trust through the adventures of milo the meerkat 🐾 and zara the zebra 🦓. whether it’s a wo…
my body, my say — the toilet truce 🚽✋ [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:46
💬 say hello 👋🏻 co-created in therapy with brave sparks, this episode helps kids explore 🚽 body autonomy and 🏫 school routines through the adventures of james and nate ✋ when their classroom’s toilet rules don’t match wha…
awkward dog and the great big splash 🐶💦🐾 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:25
💬 say hello 👋🏻 awkward dog doesn’t mean to fall into a giant ocean puddle… but when he does, he pops up with a seaweed smile 🌿😄 and his favourite line: “i’m ok!” 🐾 this playful, sensory-rich beach adventure 🌊 was co-crea…
nala and dave the dragon’s just-right snuggle 🐉✨ [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:12
💬 say hello 👋🏻 co-created in therapy with a particular brave spark, this gentle story explores energy regulation through the adventures of dave the dragon and his kitten friend, nala 🐉🐱 dave has bounce-off-the-clouds kin…