Explore every episode of the podcast brave sparks | therapy-inspired stories for neurodivergent kids

💬 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 feel calm, brave, and ready to share their voice.

📘 this story supports emotion coaching, confidence, and self-understanding — through the ups, downs, and everything in between.

🎧 includes:
 – a playful therapeutic story
 – reflection questions to explore together
 – calming ideas for home, school, or therapy

🎙️ part of brave sparks — co-created in therapy, shaped by children’s voices, strengths, and needs ✨

🎧 sound credits:

✍️ written by: trust children and the kids we support (with a sprinkle of ai magic)
🎙️ voice: simone and the brave sparks team
 🎛️ sound mixing: brave sparks team
 🎶 music: serene acoustic guitar melodies by lolamoore — https://freesound.org/s/768424/ — attribution 4.0
🎶 music: serene horizons by nancy_sinclair — https://freesound.org/s/754395/ — attribution 4.0
🔊 sound effects include:
🧘‍♀️ tibetan bowl_left hit.wav by dersinnsspace — https://freesound.org/s/417117/ — creative commons 0
👏 applause and cheering.wav by xtrgamr — https://freesound.org/s/243801/ — attribution 4.0
🐉 dragon wings whoosh, 🦆 little duck feet shuffle, 🎤 cool tricks, 😲 audience gasp, 🐾 nervous giggles, 💨 magical swirl, ✨ magic chime, 💓 fluttery heart beat, 😌 audience sighing ahhhhhhhhhh – created using elevenlabs sound effects generator (june 28–29, 2025)
🗣️ character voices created using elevenlabs voice changer

special thanks: jonathan cormur at dorktales storytime podcast — https://jonincharacter.com/dorktales-storytime-podcast/

🌀 part of the brave sparks podcast — co-created in therapy, shaped by the voice, needs, and strengths of neurodivergent children. 🌟

🎧 co-created in therapy — inspired by your child’s voice, strengths, and needs.

🎙️ voice: children who helped shape the episode with simone mossop
 🎛️ sound design: brave sparks team
 🎵 intro/outro music: serene acoustic guitar melodies by lolamoore — https://freesound.org/s/768424 — attribution 4.0

✨ explore more spark stories or learn about our therapy approach: trustchildren.au/bravesparks

💬 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 that feels right for them.

📘 this story supports body autonomy, felt-safety, and emotional confidence — through everyday family moments and brave goodbyes.

🎧 includes:
 – a playful therapeutic story
 – reflection questions to explore together
 – calming ideas for home, school, or therapy

🎙️ part of brave sparks — co-created in therapy, shaped by children’s voices, strengths, and needs ✨

🎧 sound credits

✍️ written by: trust children and the kids we support (with a sprinkle of ai magic)
 🎙️ voice: the brave sparks team

🎙️ voice cast (generated using ElevenLabs):
 – tully — Kawaii Aerisita
 – dad — Mark
 – grandma — Seer Morganna
 – cousin 1 — Lucie
 – cousin 2 — Austin Boy

🎛️ sound mixing: brave sparks team
 🎶 music: serene acoustic guitar melodies by lolamoore — https://freesound.org/s/768424 — attribution 4.0

🎧 sound effects:
 🔔 tibetan bowl_left hit.wav by dersinnsspace — https://freesound.org/s/417117 — creative commons 0
🎶 sad little piano tune by robhog — https://freesound.org/s/685321/ — attribution 4.0
🔊 family ambience by f-r-a-g-i-l-e — https://freesound.org/s/496749 — attribution 4.0
🔔 doorbell shortened by jwheeler91 — https://freesound.org/s/442280 — creative commons 0
🌀 record scratch.wav by luffy — https://freesound.org/s/3536 — attribution 4.0
💓 heart beat.wav by chamonesteyn — https://freesound.org/s/542218 — attribution 4.0
🔔 richcraft - multiple chime by richcraftstudios — https://freesound.org/s/454608 — attribution 4.0
🧵 zipper opens — generated using elevenlabs sound effects — https://www.elevenlabs.io
🃏 cards flicking — generated using elevenlabs sound effects — https://www.elevenlabs.io
😂 kids laughing — generated using elevenlabs sound effects — https://www.elevenlabs.io
🍽️ clinking dishes — elevenlabs sfx id: 11l-clinking_dishes_clea-1747274473354 — https://www.elevenlabs.io
🎉 joyful upbeat energy by nancy_sinclair — https://freesound.org/s/759644 — creative commons 0
🌬️ whoosh.soft.wav by junggle — https://freesound.org/s/73263 — attribution 4.0
💋 double_kiss_real.aif by stereostereo — https://freesound.org/s/117355 — attribution 4.0

🌀 part of the brave sparks podcast — co-created in therapy, shaped by the voice, needs, and strengths of neurodivergent children. 🌟

🎧 co-created in therapy — inspired by your child’s voice, strengths, and needs.

🎙️ voice: children who helped shape the episode with simone mossop
 🎛️ sound design: brave sparks team
 🎵 intro/outro music: serene acoustic guitar melodies by lolamoore — https://freesound.org/s/768424 — attribution 4.0

✨ explore more spark stories or learn about our therapy approach: trustchildren.au/bravesparks

💬 say hello 👋🏻

💬 what if feeling brave didn’t mean doing it alone?

meet lemon cakes — a duckling with a wobbly hat and a big heart — co-created in therapy with a particular brave spark, this special mother’s day story honours the quiet magic of mums who help their children feel safe in the world.

📘 this story supports self-trust, co-regulation, and emotional confidence — and gently celebrates the invisible scaffolding many mothers provide, even when they’re not right there beside us.

🎧 includes:
 – a playful therapeutic story
 – reflection questions to explore together
 – calming ideas for home, school, or therapy

🎙️ part of brave sparks — co-created in therapy, shaped by children’s voices, strengths, and needs ✨

🎧 sound credits:
 ✍️ written by: trust children and the kids we support (with a sprinkle of ai magic)
🦆 voice of lemon cakes:🎙️ generated using ElevenLabs — https://www.elevenlabs.io — used under license 🎧 wobbled and sweetened in GarageBand by the Brave Sparks team
🎛️ sound mixing: brave sparks team
🎶 music:
– serene acoustic guitar melodies by lolamoore — https://freesound.org/s/768424 — attribution 4.0
🎵 playful tunes for comedy skits and family fun by lolamoore — https://freesound.org/s/768211 — attribution 4.0
🔊 sound effects include:
🦆 ducks.wav by lostphosphene — https://freesound.org/s/250389 — attribution 4.0
🎩 cartoon-sound-single-boing by sdroliasnick — https://freesound.org/s/731262 — cc0
🥁 simple loopable beat by minecast_ — https://freesound.org/s/187471 — cc0
🍂 soft leaves.wav by winkysadface — https://freesound.org/s/674151 — attribution 4.0
🐸 pond animals — generated using elevenlabs — https://www.elevenlabs.io — used under license
💦 water sploshing — generated using elevenlabs — https://www.elevenlabs.io — used under license
🌬️ wind in the trees by newlocknew — https://freesound.org/s/760434 — attribution 4.0
✨ magical twinkle by universfield — https://freesound.org/s/758819 — attribution 4.0
🌟 magic stars retro sparkle by smokinghotdog — https://freesound.org/s/584244 — cc0
👏 awww then applause and cheering.wav by xtrgamr — https://freesound.org/s/243801 — attribution 4.0
🧘 tibetan bowl_left hit.wav by dersinnsspace — https://freesound.org/s/417117 — cc0
 

🌀 part of the brave sparks podcast — co-created in therapy, shaped by the voice, needs, and strengths of neurodivergent children. 🌟

🎧 co-created in therapy — inspired by your child’s voice, strengths, and needs.

🎙️ voice: children who helped shape the episode with simone mossop
 🎛️ sound design: brave sparks team
 🎵 intro/outro music: serene acoustic guitar melodies by lolamoore — https://freesound.org/s/768424 — attribution 4.0

✨ explore more spark stories or learn about our therapy approach: trustchildren.au/bravesparks

💬 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 supports food autonomy, body trust, and inclusive mealtimes — through the ups, downs, and everything in between.

🎧 includes:
 – a playful therapeutic story
 – reflection questions to explore together
 – calming ideas for home, school, or therapy

🎙️ part of brave sparks — co-created in therapy, shaped by children’s voices, strengths, and needs ✨

🎧 sound credits:
 ✍️ written by: trust children and the kids we support (with a sprinkle of ai magic)
 🎙️ voice: the brave sparks team
 🎛️ sound mixing: brave sparks team

🎶 music:
 🍾 champagne dream synth by apple — garageband loop
 🕹️ arcade dreams sweet pad by apple — garageband loop
 🎓 academy all by apple — garageband loop

🔊 sound effects include:
 🥕 cracker by D4XX — https://freesound.org/s/541365 — cc0
🤢 puke/vomiting by Joao_de_Deus — https://freesound.org/s/330533 — attribution 4.0
💦 vomit splat by SpliceSound — https://freesound.org/s/338116 — cc0
🌀 groaning gurgle by SoundsExciting — https://freesound.org/s/204362 — cc0
💡 idea ding by Saya13 — https://freesound.org/s/407258 — cc0
🎉 oh yeah (vocal one shot) by Duisterwho — https://freesound.org/s/644087 — cc0
✨ unforgettable moments by universfield — https://freesound.org/s/698550 — attribution 4.0

🌀 part of the brave sparks podcast — co-created in therapy, shaped by the voice, needs, and strengths of neurodivergent children. 🌟

🎧 co-created in therapy — inspired by your child’s voice, strengths, and needs.

🎙️ voice: children who helped shape the episode with simone mossop
 🎛️ sound design: brave sparks team
 🎵 intro/outro music: serene acoustic guitar melodies by lolamoore — https://freesound.org/s/768424 — attribution 4.0

✨ explore more spark stories or learn about our therapy approach: trustchildren.au/bravesparks

💬 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 wobble, a sensory swirl, or a full-body bounce 🌀, this story gently supports movement-based regulation, emotional resilience, and self-understanding 💛

🎧 includes:
 – 🎵 a playful therapeutic story
 – 💭 reflection questions to chat about
 – 🏠 ideas for home, school, or therapy
 part of brave sparks — a storytelling podcast shaped by the voice, needs, and strengths of neurodivergent children ✨

🎧 sound credits:
✍️ written by: trust children and the kids we support (with a sprinkle of ai magic)
🎙️ voice: the brave sparks who helped shape this episode and the brave sparks team
🎛️ sound mixing: brave sparks team
🎶 music: unforgettable moments by universfield — https://freesound.org/s/698550 — attribution 4.0

🔊 sound effects include:
 🏫 classroom ambience by laserlife — https://freesound.org/s/361400 — cc0
💦 splash by junggle — https://freesound.org/s/27361 — attribution 4.0
🍪 cracker by d4xx — https://freesound.org/s/541365 — cc0
😮 sigh by wjtaylor — https://freesound.org/s/265249 — cc0
🐦 bird chorus by datajam — https://freesound.org/s/494729 — cc0
✨ inspiration sound by _bliind — https://freesound.org/s/524578 — cc0
😲 “no way” by owly-bee — https://freesound.org/s/431609 — attribution 4.0
👏 applause and cheering by xtrgamr — attribution 4.0
⏰ ticking clock by nightcustard — https://freesound.org/s/675679 — attribution 4.0
🔔 school bell by old_bell_boy_melbourne — https://freesound.org/s/493961 — attribution 3.0
😱 gasp by laft2k — https://freesound.org/s/437667 — cc0

🌀 part of the brave sparks podcast — co-created in therapy, shaped by the voice, needs, and strengths of neurodivergent children. 🌟

🎧 co-created in therapy — inspired by your child’s voice, strengths, and needs.

🎙️ voice: children who helped shape the episode with simone mossop
 🎛️ sound design: brave sparks team
 🎵 intro/outro music: serene acoustic guitar melodies by lolamoore — https://freesound.org/s/768424 — attribution 4.0

✨ explore more spark stories or learn about our therapy approach: trustchildren.au/bravesparks

💬 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 what their bodies need, these curious kids come up with a brave, respectful solution that helps everyone — even their teacher 🙌 

this story draws on real classroom experiences and highlights the importance of interoception — the way our bodies signal things like thirst, hunger, or needing the toilet 💧🍽️🚻 for many neurodivergent kids, these signals can feel delayed or extra intense 🔄 

whether it’s a full bladder, a sensory signal, or the courage to speak up, this story gently supports 💬 self-advocacy, 🌟 emotional resilience, and 🤝 collaborative problem-solving 

🎧 includes: 
 – a playful therapeutic story 
 – reflection questions to chat about 
 – ideas for home, school, or therapy 
part of brave sparks — a storytelling podcast shaped by the voice, needs, and strengths of neurodivergent children ✨ 

🎧 sound credits:
✍️ written by: trust children and the kids we support (with a sprinkle of ai magic)
🎙️ voice: the brave sparks team
🎛️ sound mixing: brave sparks team
🎶 music: serene acoustic guitar melodies by lolamoore — https://freesound.org/s/768424 — attribution 4.0

🔊 sound effects include:
 📝 classroom ambience by mickleness — https://freesound.org/s/338192 — cc0
 💺 soft chair creak by stevious42 — https://freesound.org/s/268903 — attribution 3.0
 🖊️ scribble pencil by florianreichelt — https://freesound.org/s/539449 — cc0
 👣 footsteps on carpet by qfox — https://freesound.org/s/415209 — attribution 3.0
 🚶‍♂️ school hallway walking by epicsoundfx — https://freesound.org/s/640875 — cc0
 🎵 chalk on blackboard by inspectorj — https://freesound.org/s/401011 — attribution 4.0
 😳 dun dun dun music sting by setuniman — https://freesound.org/s/274178 — attribution 3.0
 🚽 toilet flush by felix.blume — https://freesound.org/s/448221 — attribution 4.0
 📣 door creak by samsterbirdies — https://freesound.org/s/235968 — cc0
 🎬 dramatic gasp by croms — https://freesound.org/s/234244 — attribution 3.0

🌀 part of the brave sparks podcast — co-created in therapy, shaped by the voice, needs, and strengths of neurodivergent children. 🌟

🎧 co-created in therapy — inspired by your child’s voice, strengths, and needs.

🎙️ voice: children who helped shape the episode with simone mossop
 🎛️ sound design: brave sparks team
 🎵 intro/outro music: serene acoustic guitar melodies by lolamoore — https://freesound.org/s/768424 — attribution 4.0

✨ explore more spark stories or learn about our therapy approach: trustchildren.au/bravesparks

💬 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-created in therapy 🧠💛 with a particular brave spark ✨ and is designed to gently support kids who feel clumsy 🧸 or overwhelmed 😳 when things go wrong. 

inside this episode: 
 🐕 funny mishaps and bouncy beach zoomies 
 🧠 modelling emotional recovery, not perfection 
 🖌️ helpful phrases like “that was unexpected” and “i’m ok” 
 🐱 co-regulation and kindness from a supportive sidekick (hello, oopsie kitty!) 
 🌈 a story that helps neurodivergent kids feel safe, not ashamed 

featuring immersive sound design with sfx from the freesound community, including crashing waves, boings, tiptoes, monster growls and more! 

🎧 sound credits:
✍️ written by: trust children and the kids we support (with a sprinkle of ai magic)
🎙️ voice: the brave sparks team
🎛️ sound mixing: brave sparks team
🎶 music: serene acoustic guitar melodies by lolamoore — https://freesound.org/s/768424 — attribution 4.0

🔊 sound effects include:
 🌊 crashing waves into rocks 3 by amholma — https://freesound.org/s/376794 — cc0
🌀 8-bit boing by greenhourglass — https://freesound.org/s/159375 — cc0
🎵 ukulele short theme by tetoszka — https://freesound.org/s/537253 — cc0
✨ soft tinkling by elis164 — https://freesound.org/s/553087 — cc0
🕊️ seagulls (newjersey_ac_seagull.mp3) by noisecollector — https://freesound.org/s/75656 — attribution 3.0
💧 water splosh by benj500 — https://freesound.org/s/545823 — cc0
👁️ comic eye blink.wav by markboylan10 — https://freesound.org/s/189586 — attribution 3.0
📡 mr. beacon by stivarts — https://freesound.org/s/417557 — cc0
🌫️ soft ambient atmosphere by universfield — https://freesound.org/s/726894 — attribution 4.0
🧺 washing machine 2 by somatik7 — https://freesound.org/s/608719 — cc0

🌀 part of the brave sparks podcast — co-created in therapy, shaped by the voice, needs, and strengths of neurodivergent children. 🌟

🎧 co-created in therapy — inspired by your child’s voice, strengths, and needs.

🎙️ voice: children who helped shape the episode with simone mossop
 🎛️ sound design: brave sparks team
 🎵 intro/outro music: serene acoustic guitar melodies by lolamoore — https://freesound.org/s/768424 — attribution 4.0

✨ explore more spark stories or learn about our therapy approach: trustchildren.au/bravesparks

💬 say hello 👋🏻

co-created in therapy with a particular brave spark, this episode helps kids explore what happens when energy gets too big — and how to bring it back to calm. 

when a mysterious chemical spill energises a curious spider, and then mr. peter and mr. simon, chaos erupts on the worksite! from wild zooming and slippery puddles to giggle-inducing magic rugs, this playful, sensory-rich story helps kids recognise their energy states and discover strategies that support balance. 

inspired by real therapy sessions, this episode gently introduces vestibular and proprioceptive input — movement-based supports that can help neurodivergent kids regulate big energy and build interoceptive awareness (how their body feels inside). 

🎧 includes: 
 – a playful therapeutic story 
 – reflection questions to chat about 
 – ideas for home, school, or therapy 
part of brave sparks — a storytelling podcast shaped by the voice, needs, and strengths of neurodivergent children ✨ 

🎧 sound credits:
✍️ written by: trust children and the kids we support (with a sprinkle of ai magic)
🎙️ voice: the brave sparks team
🎛️ sound mixing: brave sparks team
🎶 music: serene acoustic guitar melodies by lolamoore — https://freesound.org/s/768424 — attribution 4.0

🔊 sound effects include:
 🛠️ drilling noises & construction site by khenshom — https://freesound.org/s/477599 — cc0
💦 water_splash_18.wav by junggle — https://freesound.org/s/427910 — attribution 4.0
🫧 multiple bubbles bursting by florianreichelt — https://freesound.org/s/593902 — cc0
💨 whoosh_07.wav by dymewiz — https://freesound.org/s/396261 — attribution 3.0
🦶 footsteps in mud by iainmccurdy — https://freesound.org/s/243682 — attribution 4.0
🔍 zoomIn.wav by tkshredder — https://freesound.org/s/404936 — attribution 4.0
🔧 swish wire x4 by rhumphries — https://freesound.org/s/405958 — attribution 4.0
🤕 bonk sound effect by thecoolcookie17 — https://freesound.org/s/547290 — cc0
🪑 footsteps & chair pull by minimumlabyrinth — https://freesound.org/s/558869 — attribution 4.0
🐝 bee buzz by akkingstudio — https://freesound.org/s/662097 — cc0
🌀 syn_whoosh_01.aif by aishabag23 — https://freesound.org/s/583233 — attribution 3.0
🎯 boing cartoon sfx by deleted_user_7146007 — https://freesound.org/s/695490 — cc0
🔔 wind chimes (6 chimes) by iainmccurdy — https://freesound.org/s/241158 — attribution 4.0

🌀 part of the brave sparks podcast — co-created in therapy, shaped by the voice, needs, and strengths of neurodivergent children. 🌟

🎧 co-created in therapy — inspired by your child’s voice, strengths, and needs.

🎙️ voice: children who helped shape the episode with simone mossop
 🎛️ sound design: brave sparks team
 🎵 intro/outro music: serene acoustic guitar melodies by lolamoore — https://freesound.org/s/768424 — attribution 4.0

✨ explore more spark stories or learn about our therapy approach: trustchildren.au/bravesparks

💬 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 kind of energy — which is awesome… until it’s a bit much. when a zoomy moment accidentally scares nala, dave tries different movement strategies from his “energy dragon chart” to help find his just-right balance again. 

from dizzy spins and stair sprints to big belly breaths and gentle stretches, this episode models vestibular input, sensory awareness, and co-regulation. it’s a soothing, validating listen for neurodivergent kids who are learning how to tune into their energy — and feel good in their bodies. 

🎧 includes: 
 – a playful therapeutic story 
 – reflection questions to chat about 
 – ideas for home, school, or therapy 
part of brave sparks — a storytelling podcast shaped by the voice, needs, and strengths of neurodivergent children ✨ 

🎧 sound credits:
✍️ written by: trust children and the kids we support (with a sprinkle of ai magic)
🎙️ voice: the brave sparks team
🎛️ sound mixing: brave sparks team
🎶 music: serene horizons by nancy_sinclair — https://freesound.org/s/754395 — cc0
🎵 outro: serene acoustic guitar melodies by lolamoore — https://freesound.org/s/768424 — attribution 4.0

🔊 sound effects include:
 👏 awww then applause & cheering.wav by xtrgamr — https://freesound.org/s/243801 — attribution 4.0
🔔 tibetan bowl_left hit.wav by dersinnsspace — https://freesound.org/s/417117 — cc0
✨ mystical wind chimes transition fx by djlprojects — https://freesound.org/s/419594 — cc0
🐾 cat purring slow.wav by stevious42 — https://freesound.org/s/259620 — attribution 3.0
🔄 spinning cable 192khz.wav by jarredgibb — https://freesound.org/s/219031 — attribution 4.0
🐱 cat yawning & meow by 242011vee — https://freesound.org/s/764743 — attribution 4.0
💔 sad hard beat.wav by eskay-records666+ — https://freesound.org/s/554891 — cc0
😵 sadwoo (dizzy wobble) by moogsy — https://freesound.org/s/372866 — attribution 4.0
🏃 footsteps running on wood by florianreichelt — https://freesound.org/s/459965 — cc0
😮 sigh1.wav by k1m218 — https://freesound.org/s/60668 — attribution 4.0

🌀 part of the brave sparks podcast — co-created in therapy, shaped by the voice, needs, and strengths of neurodivergent children. 🌟

🎧 co-created in therapy — inspired by your child’s voice, strengths, and needs.

🎙️ voice: children who helped shape the episode with simone mossop
 🎛️ sound design: brave sparks team
 🎵 intro/outro music: serene acoustic guitar melodies by lolamoore — https://freesound.org/s/768424 — attribution 4.0

✨ explore more spark stories or learn about our therapy approach: trustchildren.au/bravesparks