Journeys With PDA Coffee Chat Podcast

Dec 01, 2025 • S03 E36 • 01:04:01

Send us a textIn this episode of the Journeys with PDA Coffee Chat podcast, hosts Heather and Kerissa welcome special guests Caryn and Georgina, who share their insights on Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) and their experiences as educators and authors...

Aug 25, 2025 • S03 E35 • 01:39:12

Send us a textIn this episode, Heather and Kerissa engage in a deep conversation with Sarah Martin, a registered dietitian nutritionist, about the challenges of eating for individuals with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) and the complexities of Avoida...

Jul 13, 2025 • S03 E34 • 01:05:46

Send us a textIn this episode, Heather and Kerissa chat with Rachel Crupi & Brad Broyles.

Rachel and Brad are from Polaris Academy in Mesa, Arizona. Polaris Academy is a transformative autism academy dedicated to empowering neurodiverse child...

Jul 02, 2025 • S03 E33 • 01:00:44

Send us a textIn this episode, Heather and Kerissa chat with Rachel Crupi, M.S., BCBA-LBA. 

Rachel Crupi is the Director of Behavior Services at Polaris Academy in Mesa, Arizona. Polaris Academy is a transformative autism academy dedicated to emp...

Jun 04, 2025 • S03 E32 • 01:37:57

Send us a textIn this episode, Heather and Kerissa continue their discussion on nutrition and eating challenges faced by neurodivergent individuals, particularly those with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA). They are joined by dietitian Sarah Martin, wh...

May 13, 2025 • S03 E31 • 01:01:29

Send us a textIn 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 Faceb...

Apr 20, 2025 • S03 E30 • 01:22:13

Send us a textIn 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...

Mar 16, 2025 • S03 E29 • 00:57:46

Send us a textIn this episode, Heather and Kerissa chat with Steph Curtis, author of "PDA in the Family: Life After the Lightbulb Moment," and the blog Steph's Two Girls.

You can find more information about Steph Curtis at www.step...

Feb 24, 2025 • S03 E28 • 00:50:30

Send us a textIn this episode, Heather & Kerissa chat with New York Times and International Best Selling Author JD Barker about late diagnosis and being an autistic author.

You can find more information about JD Barker at: https://jdbarker.co...

Feb 11, 2025 • S03 E27 • 01:12:26

Send us a textIn our Season 3 Kick-Off, Heather & Kerissa chat about accommodations. 

Join Heather & Kerissa as they share from an authentic & real-life perspective with in-depth conversations around neurodiversity, PDA autism profile...