What is PDA?—with Amy Lakeberg

So, what exactly is PDA?One answer we discovered in conversation with guest Amy Lakeberg is: It depends on who you ask (& maybe a little on who's asking)!Known in variants as "pervasive demand avoidance" or "persistent drive for autonomy," the even older version is "oppositional defiance disorder." ... But is this state of being a apathologized 'disorder' or simply another way to be?Amy continues who quest to pursue her own inner world (& help others along the way) as she explores this concept. She's also recently created & continuing to develop a support group that welcomes both people who experience PDA & parents of kiddos who experience it.Hear now:- The emotions that often correlate to PDA- Why "demand" feels unsafe- How less forcing can bring about a better world, with or without PDA (& how you can practice this by forcing yourself less)- The link to PDA & meditation - Two books Amy recommends to anyone exploring the concept|| Connect with Amy Lakeberg: -PDA Self-Help group- Book recos (1 &2)- Pastconversation || Other resources we mentioned today include:  || SUPPORT OUR SHOW while supporting yourself: Visit our affiliate sites Big Life Journal & Generation Mindful to find products like journals, Calm Down Corner kits, lesson plans & posters & even parenting communities to help you #feelandheal with #moodtools … or visit our affiliate SensaCalm for weighted blankets & plushies—& lots of other sensory tools—for kids & grownups alike. || Meet our show SPONSORS: Coach Kiki & My Moody Daybook.