the day the energy spilled over ⚠️💥 – a playful story about energy regulation 🌈

💬 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