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 🌈✨

🔊 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 0

• water_splash_18.wav by junggle
  https://freesound.org/s/427910 — License: Attribution 4.0

• multiple bubbles bursting by florianreichelt
  https://freesound.org/s/593902 — License: Creative Commons 0

• Whoosh_07.wav by Dymewiz
  https://freesound.org/s/396261 — License: Attribution 3.0

• Footsteps in Mud by iainmccurdy
  https://freesound.org/s/243682 — License: Attribution 4.0

• ZoomIn.wav by tkshredder
  https://freesound.org/s/404936 — License: Attribution 4.0

• rbh swish wire x 4.wav by RHumphries
  https://freesound.org/s/405958 — License: Attribution 4.0

• Bonk Sound effect by thecoolcookie17
  https://freesound.org/s/547290 — License: Creative Commons 0

• Footsteps, pull chair back... by minimumlabyrinth
  https://freesound.org/s/558869 — License: Attribution 4.0

• Bee Buzz by AKkingStudio
  https://freesound.org/s/662097 — License: Creative Commons 0

• syn_whoosh_01.aif by aishabag23
  https://freesound.org/s/583233 — License: Attribution 3.0

• Boing Cartoon Sound Effect by deleted_user_7146007
  https://freesound.org/s/695490 — License: Creative Commons 0

• Wind Chimes (medium, 6 chimes) by iainmccurdy
  https://freesound.org/s/241158 — License: Attribution 4.0

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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.