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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