Journeys With PDA Coffee Chat Podcast

Journeys With PDA Coffee Chat Podcast

Journeys With PDA

Episodes 34
Avg. Duration 1h 1m
Activity Declining
Since Apr 2023
Latest Episode Dec 2025

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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

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Recent Episodes

S3E36 EP 36: Special Guests- Caryn Price & Georgina Benger: Authors of 'Olive's Day'

Dec 01, 2025 1h 4m

Send a textIn 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…

S3E35 EP 35: Special Guest - Sarah Martin, RDN: Neurodivergent-affirming Nutrition {Part 3}

Aug 25, 2025 1h 39m

Send a textIn 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…

S3E34 EP 34: Special Guests - Rachel Crupi & Brad Broyles; Polaris Academy

Jul 13, 2025 1h 5m

Send a textIn 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…

S3E33 EP 33: Special Guest - Rachel Crupi, M.S., BCBA-LBA

Jul 02, 2025 1h

Send a textIn 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…

S3E32 EP 32: Special Guest - Sarah Martin, RDN: Neurodivergent-affirming Nutrition {Part 2}

Jun 04, 2025 1h 37m

Send a textIn this episode, Heather and Kerissa continue their discussion on nutrition and eating challenges faced by neurodivergent individuals, particularly those with Pathological Demand Avoidance…

S3E31 EP 31: Special Guest- Leah McDermott: Unschooling & Bridge Academy

May 13, 2025 1h 1m

Send a textIn 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…

S3E30 EP 30: Special Guest- Sarah Martin, RDN: Neurodivergent-affirming Nutrition {Part 1}

Apr 20, 2025 1h 22m

Send a textIn 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…

S3E29 EP 29: Special Guest- Steph Curtis: PDA in the Family

Mar 16, 2025 57m

Send a textIn 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…

S3E28 EP 28: Special Guest: JD Barker- New York Times and International Best Selling Author

Feb 24, 2025 50m

Send a textIn 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…

S3E27 Season 3 Episode 27: Neurodivergent Accommodations, Adjustments & Supports

Feb 11, 2025 1h 12m

Send a textIn 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…

S2E26 EP 26: Season 2 Wrap Up!

Nov 23, 2024 1h 5m

Send a textIn 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…

S2E25 EP 25: Autism As A Dynamic Disability

Oct 27, 2024 1h 12m

Send a textIn 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…

S2E22 EP 22: The Double Empathy Problem

Jul 29, 2024 52m

Send a textIn 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…

S2E21 EP 21: Special Guest: Clare Truman - PDA & Education

Jul 14, 2024 47m

Send a textIn 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…

S2E20 EP 20: Special Guest: Donna Henderson- Is This Autism?

Jun 15, 2024 55m

Send a textIn 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…

S2E19 EP 19: Special Guest: Robyn Gobbel- Big, Baffling Behaviors

May 23, 2024 1h 9m

Send a textIn 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.…

S2E18 EP 18: Special Guest: Sunita Theiss- PDA Flow & Downshifting

Apr 17, 2024 50m

Send a textIn 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…

S2E17 EP 17: All About Autistic Inertia

Mar 30, 2024 58m

Send a textIn 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…

S2E16 EP 16: Special Guest: Lisa Baskin Wright; Neurodiversity Affirming IEPs

Feb 24, 2024 1h 5m

Send a textIn 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…

S2E15 EP 15: Season 2 kick off- Autistic Burnout

Feb 10, 2024 48m

Send a textWelcome 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…

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Journeys With PDA Coffee Chat Podcast has published 34 episodes since April 2023, covering topics in Education, Health & Fitness.

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