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Journeys With PDA Coffee Chat Podcast

Journeys With PDA Coffee Chat Podcast

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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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Episodes
  • S3: EP 32: Special Guest - Sarah Martin, RDN: Neurodivergent-affirming Nutrition {Part 2}
    Jun 4 2025

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    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 with food and eating. A late-diagnosed AuDHD PDAer and parent of 3 neurodivergent children, Sarah is in the startup process for her company, Kindred Noodle, to provide neurodivergent-affirming nutrition education and support for her community. She brings a unique understanding of PDA to her work.

    "The information provided is for educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice, a medical recommendation, diagnosis, or treatment suggestion. It is not intended to replace consultation with a qualified physician or other health care provider."

    Part 1 with Sarah can be found here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2055881/episodes/17007022

    Connect with Sarah on Facebook and Instagram @KindredNoodle or email thrive@kindrednoodle.com.

    We offer connection, community & co-regulation. (And a few laughs!)
    Journeys With PDA (Heather & Kerissa) and any special guests cannot diagnose or prescribe treatments. All information is for educational purposes.

    To learn more about the Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) autism profile, visit our website at https://journeyswithpda.com/

    Heather & Kerissa are Certified PDA Trainers. They offer advocacy, education & family support through one-on-one coaching sessions.
    You can connect with Heather & Kerissa through their website and on social media.
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/journeyswithpdanstagram: https://www.instagram.com/journeys_with_pda/

    🍎 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/journeys-with-pda-coffee-chat-podcast/id1681327230

    📲 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5TelhjJN6J3Dt8PPfKEm6k?si=a85f893540a142c0

    💻YouTube Video Podcast:
    https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaSyUriZW2txMrh8vGLdljVFTf_VgK03d

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    Support the show

    https://journeyswithpda.com

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    1 hr and 38 mins
  • Season 3 Episode 31 - Special Guest- Leah McDermott: Unschooling & Bridge Academy
    May 13 2025

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    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 Leah on Facebook and Instagram @yournaturallearner

    Learn more about Bridge Academy at https://bridgeacademy.us/

    Join Heather & Kerissa as they share from an authentic & real-life perspective with in-depth conversations around neurodiversity, PDA autism profile, and the autistic experience. This, on occasion, includes sensitive and difficult topics. (Topics include but are not limited to mental health crisis, depression, anxiety, burnout, trauma, and suicidal ideation.) All listeners need to be aware of their own emotional well-being and ability to engage in such topics.

    We offer connection, community & co-regulation. (And a few laughs!)
    Journeys With PDA (Heather & Kerissa) and any special guests cannot diagnose or prescribe treatments. All information is for educational purposes.

    To learn more about the Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) autism profile, visit our website at https://journeyswithpda.com/

    Heather & Kerissa are Certified PDA Trainers. They offer advocacy, education & family support through one-on-one coaching sessions.
    You can connect with Heather & Kerissa through their website and on social media.
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/journeyswithpda
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/journeys_with_pda/

    Support the show:
    https://journeyswithpda.com

    Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

    Support the show

    https://journeyswithpda.com

    Support the show

    https://journeyswithpda.com

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Season 3 Episode 30 - Special Guest- Sarah Martin, RDN: Neurodivergent-affirming Nutrition {Part 1}
    Apr 20 2025

    Send us a text

    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 with food and eating. A late-diagnosed AuDHD PDAer and parent of 3 neurodivergent children, Sarah is in the startup process for her company, Kindred Noodle, to provide neurodivergent-affirming nutrition education and support for her community. She completed PDA North America's Level 1 and Level 2 trainings in PDA and brings a unique understanding of PDA to her work.

    Connect with Sarah on Facebook and Instagram @KindredNoodle or email thrive@kindrednoodle.com.

    Join Heather & Kerissa as they share from an authentic & real-life perspective with in-depth conversations around neurodiversity, PDA autism profile, and the autistic experience. This, on occasion, includes sensitive and difficult topics. (Topics include but are not limited to mental health crisis, depression, anxiety, burnout, trauma, and suicidal ideation.) All listeners need to be aware of their own emotional well-being and ability to engage in such topics.

    We offer connection, community & co-regulation. (And a few laughs!)
    Journeys With PDA (Heather & Kerissa) and any special guests cannot diagnose or prescribe treatments. All information is for educational purposes.

    To learn more about the Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) autism profile, visit our website at https://journeyswithpda.com/

    Heather & Kerissa are Certified PDA Trainers. They offer advocacy, education & family support through one-on-one coaching sessions.
    You can connect with Heather & Kerissa through their website and on social media.
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/journeyswithpda
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/journeys_with_pda/

    Support the show

    https://journeyswithpda.com

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    1 hr and 22 mins

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