nala and dave the dragon’s just-right snuggle 🐉✨

💬 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