In episode 6, Chris and Marni talk with Becca Campbell, an ADHD PDAer raising an ADHD PDAer and the founder of Matching Sweaters Travel Company.
We discuss the unique challenges and insights that come with travel as a PDA adult and parent. Travel often means facing layers of uncertainty, shifting routines, and unexpected demands — all of which can spark resistance and anxiety.
Together, we explore:
Why new places and disrupted routines intensify PDA responses
Strategies for navigating travel with kids who have a pervasive drive for autonomy
The tension between wanting adventure and needing safety and predictability
How privilege, support, and self-awareness shape the ability to travel
The ways travel mirrors the larger journey of life with PDA: detours, resilience, and rethinking what “success” looks like
Becca shares stories from her own experience of parenting and traveling, offering both validation and practical insight for families wondering what’s possible — and how to find autonomy even when on the road.
Becca Campbell is an ADHD PDAer raising an ADHD PDAer. She’s the founder of Matching Sweaters Travel Company, where she helps neurodivergent families plan travel rooted in strengths, interests, curiosity, and autonomy. Her upcoming book blends memoir and practical tools to support families who want to explore the world without leaving themselves behind.
Resources from this episode
Connect with Becca Campbell:
Instagram --> @matchingsweaterstravel
Facebook --> Matching Sweaters Travel
Website --> https://matchingsweaterstravel.wordpress.com/
Connect With Us
Wandering Brightly with Marni Kammersell
Positive Disintegration and cosmic cheer squad with Chris Wells
PDA: Resistance and Resilience on Substack
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