the day the energy spilled over

episode 2 · brave sparks — a storytelling podcast supporting emotional regulation through the power of play

🎧 listen to the episode

🌟 in this brave sparks episode, a chemical spill sends energy zooming across the worksite! ⚠️🧪 mr. peter and mr. simon experience buzzing knees, fast hearts, and zoomy feelings — but they also discover what helps when energy feels too big 💥💨💛

inspired by a particular brave spark ✨ this story gently supports neurodivergent children in understanding their sensory and emotional world using metaphor, movement, and imagination 🧠🌈🎧

💛 tip for grown-ups

the “magic rug” in this story was inspired by a large piece of lycra, often used in therapy to explore the vestibular and proprioceptive senses. these deep-body signals help kids feel calm, coordinated, and connected.

the strategies in this episode were useful for the child who helped write it — your child may need something different, and that’s okay. check in with your therapy team to find what works best.
the good news is... trying these strategies can do no harm and might even open up a conversation about your child’s energy and what helps them feel just right 🌈✨

🎧 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 — freesound.org/s/768424 — 🎧 attribution 4.0

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

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discover more child-led therapeutic stories at https://www.trustchildren.au/bravesparks

follow along for new episodes that support emotional regulation through the power of play — all shaped by the voices and needs of the children we work with.