No Pressure PDA

Brook Madera
  • 5.0 (9)
  • Mental Health

Podcast exploring Pathological Demand Avoidance, and all things neurodivergent.

Episodes

  1. Jul 1

    Episode 11: Diet, Nutrition, Food Allergies

    Send us Fan Mail Food sensitivities, nutrition, and diet impact myself and my kids almost as much as lifestyle supports. While I can’t diagnose or treat any condition, I will share how learning about various neurodivergent sensitivities in our bodies has helped my family get further out of burnout, and how you can approach troubleshooting and supporting physical health in a PDA-affirming way. Support the show Need help understanding PDA? Find training and free materials from myself and Sally Cat here at: pda-insiders.com

  2. Jun 10

    Episode 10: The Power of Relationship

    Send us Fan Mail As part of my burnout healing Repairing the NET series I talk about how viewing every aspect of my life through the lens of “relationship” has lifted roadblocks that I otherwise couldn’t get though. Relationship applies to how I help my kids troubleshoot, and explains why I would rather back off from tasks that are too difficult for now in order to preserve our relationship to that task for when our capacity grows. Support the show Need help understanding PDA? Find training and free materials from myself and Sally Cat here at: pda-insiders.com

  3. Jun 2

    Episode 9: PDA Golden Ratio

    Send us Fan Mail As part of my “Repairing the NET” burnout recovery I mention how I find that an 80/20 ratio in my life as a way to feel balanced long-term 💕 how 80/20 applies to my projectsusing 80/20 to find low-stress community environments“Stacking” 80/20 (like the golden ratio) as I adjust to unexpected stressorsSupport the show Need help understanding PDA? Find training and free materials from myself and Sally Cat here at: pda-insiders.com

  4. May 28

    Episode 8: Repairing the NET

    Send us Fan Mail Burnout healing is a complex process, and it helps me to picture PDA individuals as tightrope walkers whose safety net is damaged and broken. In order to safely walk again, we desperately need a proper net underneath. “Rebuilding the net” is a concept I have used to troubleshoot the many angles that PDA people need support in order to discover their best selves. Want personalised support for PDA from the lived-experience perspective: pda-insiders.com/coaching Support the show Need help understanding PDA? Find training and free materials from myself and Sally Cat here at: pda-insiders.com

  5. May 1

    Episode 7: Supporting PDA with Siblings

    Send us Fan Mail This week’s live is directed at complications surrounding raising PDA kids alongside siblings (who may or may not be PDA as well!) As a PDA parent with three PDA boys, Brook talks about: Complaints of unfairness Discerning if other siblings might also be PDA with a different presentation Handling conflicts safely Creating a culture of equity to diffuse tensions You can attend these events live by joining our free PDA Insiders Hub trial! Support the show Need help understanding PDA? Find training and free materials from myself and Sally Cat here at: pda-insiders.com

  6. Apr 24

    Episode 6: "They said what?!" How to handle our kids saying awkward things

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode I talk about how PDA can say or do shocking or provocative things when in distress. Many parents panic and feel ashamed, but I help break down how to best view these behaviours and help resolve them in a supportive way. This podcast was aired live in the circle app created by Sally Cat and Brook. If you want to join our community to discuss topics like this live, or ask your own questions in our private chat spaces, join now with a free trial: https://pda-insiders.circle.so/checkout/pda-insiders-hub Support the show Need help understanding PDA? Find training and free materials from myself and Sally Cat here at: pda-insiders.com

  7. 04/23/2025

    Episode 5: Misdiagnosed

    Send us Fan Mail Me sharing my story as a misdiagnosed, PDA/autistic adult. Support the show Need help understanding PDA? Find training and free materials from myself and Sally Cat here at: pda-insiders.com

    Episode 5: Misdiagnosed

  8. 09/13/2023

    Episode 4: Expanding the "F" Trauma Responses

    Send us Fan Mail This is an ongoing project as part of a book I'm working on with SallyCat's PDA to help explain PDA behaviors in part through the lens of trauma. We believe that the current understanding of Fight, Flight, Freeze, and Fawn didn't encapsolate the range of behavior for PDA individuals, and that the realization will speak to how all humans react when they go trough trauma.  Support the show Need help understanding PDA? Find training and free materials from myself and Sally Cat here at: pda-insiders.com

    Episode 4: Expanding the "F" Trauma Responses

  9. 04/11/2023

    Episode 3: Romance, Limerence, PDA, and Trauma

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode I share personal anecdotes around how I've learned to deal with trauma and PDA's impact on my romantic life, specifically how limerence effects some of us. Support the show Need help understanding PDA? Find training and free materials from myself and Sally Cat here at: pda-insiders.com

    Episode 3: Romance, Limerence, PDA, and Trauma

  10. 01/23/2023

    Episode 2: Different styles of "Demand Avoidance"

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode I try to tease apart different styles of demand avoidance. How do we tell the difference between ADHD, PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) or autistic demand avoidance? How does trauma or autism with EDA (extreme demand avoidance) fit into this conversation? Support the show Need help understanding PDA? Find training and free materials from myself and Sally Cat here at: pda-insiders.com

    Episode 2: Different styles of "Demand Avoidance"

  11. 11/14/2022

    Episode 1: Introductions, experiences, and answering "What is PDA?"

    Send us Fan Mail In my first ever episode I take time introducing myself and my experiences that contribute to what I do here with NoPressurePDA. I also share how PDA has personally impacted my life, and the ups and downs of trying to live without knowing my diagnosis.  Finally I take some time trying to answer the question "What is PDA?" by reading through the description given by the current authority (The PDA Society, UK) and fleshing out that description with examples and some compare and contrast. Support the show Need help understanding PDA? Find training and free materials from myself and Sally Cat here at: pda-insiders.com

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About

Podcast exploring Pathological Demand Avoidance, and all things neurodivergent.

Information

  • Creator
    Brook Madera
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 No Pressure PDA
  • Show Website
    No Pressure PDA

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