the day the energy spilled over
episode 2 · brave sparks — a storytelling podcast supporting emotional regulation through the power of play
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💛 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 🌈✨
🔊 sound credits – the day the energy spilled over
🎶 intro & outro music
Serene Acoustic Guitar Melodies by lolamoore —
https://freesound.org/s/768424 — Licensed under Attribution 4.0
🛠️ sound effects
Drilling noises and construction site next door by khenshom
https://freesound.org/s/477599 — License: Creative Commons 0water_splash_18.wav by junggle
https://freesound.org/s/427910 — License: Attribution 4.0multiple bubbles bursting by florianreichelt
https://freesound.org/s/593902 — License: Creative Commons 0Whoosh_07.wav by Dymewiz
https://freesound.org/s/396261 — License: Attribution 3.0Footsteps in Mud by iainmccurdy
https://freesound.org/s/243682 — License: Attribution 4.0ZoomIn.wav by tkshredder
https://freesound.org/s/404936 — License: Attribution 4.0rbh swish wire x 4.wav by RHumphries
https://freesound.org/s/405958 — License: Attribution 4.0Bonk Sound effect by thecoolcookie17
https://freesound.org/s/547290 — License: Creative Commons 0Footsteps, pull chair back... by minimumlabyrinth
https://freesound.org/s/558869 — License: Attribution 4.0Bee Buzz by AKkingStudio
https://freesound.org/s/662097 — License: Creative Commons 0syn_whoosh_01.aif by aishabag23
https://freesound.org/s/583233 — License: Attribution 3.0Boing Cartoon Sound Effect by deleted_user_7146007
https://freesound.org/s/695490 — License: Creative Commons 0Wind Chimes (medium, 6 chimes) by iainmccurdy
https://freesound.org/s/241158 — License: Attribution 4.0
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