EPISODE 37: “PDA: PATHOLOGICAL DEMAND AVOIDANCE”

RELEASE DATE: 2/24/2025

In this episode: Jen breaks down the ins and outs of PDA; Pathological Demand Avoidance or Pervasive Drive for Autonomy. She chats about why even the simplest requests can feel like too much and how people with PDA handle those constant demands. Jen looks at the behaviors, challenges, and some ways to work on keeping a sense of autonomy even when triggered.

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