
Bean-o-meter Check 3.5 Feeling Sympathetic (Mini-episode)Figuring out how we’re feeling is hard…but easier with friends. Help Bean check in with her mind, body, and voice. Maybe you’ll learn more about how you’re feeling today, too. Feelings Focus: Feeling sympathetic; Empathy; Comforting a friend or loved one Strategies: Mind, Body, and Voice Check; Mind-aids! (Mindfulness; Coping; Tokens of kindness)Sympathy and Empathy for Kids:-Books That Teach Empathy and Compassion -Empathy Bracelets-Printable Band-aid OutlineCheck out our news-tastic pod friend…Newsy Pooloozi!Info/Get in Touch: Website: www.storypillar.com Instagram: @storypillar Join our mailing list. Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you love listening!Donate: https://ko-fi.com/storypillar Shop: storypillarstore.threadless.com Created, Written, and Produced by: Meg Lewis Storypillar Theme Song: Lyrics by Meg Lewis Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges Produced by Andy Jobe Episode Cover Art: Mackenzie Allison and Meg Lewis Sound Effects and Additional Music:-Chill Mindfulness Song: https://freesound.org/people/Seth_Makes_Sounds/sounds/670039/Feeling Sympathetic Song:https://freesound.org/people/Seth_Makes_Sounds/sounds/734822/ Mind-aid Song:https://freesound.org/people/Seth_Makes_Sounds/sounds/680393/ Know a kid with cool facts, great jokes, or who wants to share how they’re feeling? Tell us! Details at www.storypillar.com/contact. © 2024 PowerMouse Press, LLC
Jul 15, 2024
9 min

Storypillar Episode 3.5: The Story QueenStory: With the help of a squeaky lizard, an angry turtle volcano, and two squabbling sisters, an imaginative princess opens her royal father’s mind to the magic and true value of stories.Region: The Basque CountrySticky Situation: What do you do when someone shoots down your idea?Unstick Tricks by: Alexa (Age 12), Eve (Age 7), and Daniel (Age 12)Feelings Focus: Speaking up, resilience, setting boundaries, keeping an open mind, respecting perspectivesCheck out our news-tastic pod friend, Newsy Pooloozi!Shop at: storypillarstore.threadless.com Info/Get in Touch: Website: www.storypillar.com Instagram: @storypillar Join our mailing list Support Us: https://ko-fi.com/storypillar Created, Written, and Produced by: Meg Lewis Story by:Megan Cahill-Assenza and Meg LewisSound Design/Audio Editing: Niamh McauliffeMeg Lewis Storypillar Theme Song: Lyrics by Meg Lewis Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges Produced by Andy Jobe Episode Cover Art Mackenzie Allison Sound Effects and Additional Music: -https://freesound.org/ -Suzanna Bridges (As Sparky) -Pixabay Artists: Chillmore, Sonican, Hot_Dope, Luminous Presence, Ahmad MousaviPour, Ahmad MousaviPour 1, Ahmad MousaviPour 2© 2024 PowerMouse Press, LLC
Jul 8, 2024
27 min

Sneak Attack!!! 3.5: Fast Balls, Angry Bulls, and Pyrenean Desmans in the Basque CountryJoin Sneak for facts about our next Storypillar destination and kid-approved jokes that will make you laugh your face off! Region: The Basque CountryFacts: Sailors and PeloteAnimals: Pyrenean DesmansJokes: Bulls and Ships! Links for Kids: Basque Country Facts for Kids Pelote Facts San Fermín Bull Running FactsPyrenean Desman FactsCheck out our news-tastic pod friend…Newsy Pooloozi!Know a kid with great advice for Sticky Situations? We’d love to hear their Unstick Trick! Shoot us an email at info@storypillar.com.Info/Get in Touch: Website: www.storypillar.com Instagram: @storypillar Join our mailing list. Shop at: storypillarstore.threadless.comSupport Us: https://ko-fi.com/storypillar Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you love listening! Created, Written, and Produced by: Meg Lewis Storypillar Theme Song: Lyrics by Meg Lewis Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges Produced by Andy Jobe Episode Cover Art: Mackenzie Allison and Meg LewisSound Effects and Additional Music: -https://freesound.org/ -Joke Time Song: https://freesound.org/people/BlondPanda/sounds/659889/ -Pixabay Artist: Sonican © 2024 PowerMouse Press, LLC
Jul 1, 2024
10 min

Bean-o-meter Check 3.4: Feeling FURIOUS!!! (Mini-episode)Figuring out how we’re feeling is hard…but easier with friends. Help Bean check in with her mind, body, and voice. Maybe you’ll learn more about how you’re feeling today, too. Feelings Focus: Feeling Furious, Enraged, Madder Than Mad!Strategies: Mind, Body, and Voice Check; Be the Volcano! (Mindfulness; Breath Regulation; Coping with Anger)Coping With Anger Resources: -Helping Kids Cope With Anger-Anger Management for KidsCheck out our pod friends…-The Adventures of Power Dog in Dogland-Reach: A Space Podcast for Kids-Newsy PoolooziInfo/Get in Touch: Website: www.storypillar.com Instagram: @storypillar Join our mailing list. Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you love listening!Donate: https://ko-fi.com/storypillar Shop: storypillarstore.threadless.com Created, Written, and Produced by: Meg Lewis Storypillar Theme Song: Lyrics by Meg Lewis Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges Produced by Andy Jobe Episode Cover Art: Mackenzie Allison and Meg Lewis Sound Effects and Additional Music:-Chill Mindfulness Song: https://freesound.org/people/Seth_Makes_Sounds/sounds/670039/Feeling Furious Song:https://freesound.org/people/Seth_Makes_Sounds/sounds/719427/ Be the Volcano Song:https://freesound.org/people/Seth_Makes_Sounds/sounds/736655/Know a kid with cool facts, great jokes, or who wants to share how they’re feeling? Tell us! Details at www.storypillar.com/contact.
Jun 17, 2024
11 min

The Bunny and the Crow: Episode 3.4Story: An annoyed big sister and her energetic little brother team up to rescue a treasured toy from a stuffy-loving crow. Region: The Yukon Sticky Situation: What do you do when you’re feeling cranky and irritated with a sibling?Unstick Tricks by: Charlotte (Age 8), Esme (Age 7), and Aviana (Age 7)Feelings Focus: Siblings, feeling irritated, setting boundaries, compromiseCheck out our pod friends!-The Adventures of Power Dog-Reach: A Space Podcast for Kids-Newsy PoolooziShop at: storypillarstore.threadless.com Info/Get in Touch: Website: www.storypillar.com Instagram: @storypillar Support Us: https://ko-fi.com/storypillar Created, Written, and Produced by: Meg Lewis Story by:Denise Florez and Meg LewisSound Design/Editing: Meg Lewis David WilsonStorypillar Theme Song: Lyrics by Meg Lewis Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges Produced by Andy Jobe Episode Cover Art Mackenzie Allison Sound Effects and Additional Music: -https://freesound.org/ -Suzanna Bridges (As Sparky) -Pixabay Artists: JuliusH, Alinhwalker, SergeQuadrado, Chillmore, KelCraft, Mapa Music, PianoAmor© 2024 PowerMouse Press, LLC
Jun 10, 2024
26 min

Sneak Attack!!! 3.4: Cool Caribou, Broken Thermometers, and the Gwich’in Nation in the YukonJoin Sneak for facts about our next Storypillar destination and kid-approved jokes that will make you laugh your face off! Region: The YukonFacts: The Gwich’in Nation and Super Duper Freeze-tastic WeatherAnimals: CaribouJokes: Caribou and Icicles! Links for Kids: Interesting Yukon FactsGwich’in Book for Kids: The Delta is my HomeCaribou Facts for KidsGwich’in Facts for Kids Check out our pod friends…-The Adventures of Power Dog in Dogland-Reach: A Space Podcast for Kids-Newsy PoolooziInfo/Get in Touch: Website: www.storypillar.com Instagram: @storypillar Join our mailing list. Shop at: storypillarstore.threadless.comSupport Us: https://ko-fi.com/storypillar Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you love listening! Created, Written, and Produced by: Meg Lewis Storypillar Theme Song: Lyrics by Meg Lewis Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges Produced by Andy Jobe Episode Cover Art: Mackenzie Allison and Meg LewisSound Effects and Additional Music: -https://freesound.org/ -Joke Time Song: https://freesound.org/people/BlondPanda/sounds/659889/ -Pixabay Artist: Mapa Music© 2024 PowerMouse Press, LLC
Jun 3, 2024
12 min

Bean-o-meter Check 3.3 Feeling Discouraged (Mini-episode)Figuring out how we’re feeling is hard…but easier with friends. Help Bean check in with her mind, body, and voice. Maybe you’ll learn more about how you’re feeling today, too. Feelings Focus: Feeling Discouraged; Down; Hard on YourselfStrategies: Mind, Body, and Voice Check; Alien Ambassador (Mindfulness; Affirmations)Affirmation Activities for kids:https://calmahoykids.co.uk/2021/06/28/strengths-based-affirmations-for-kids/ Check out our pod friends!-The Big Fib -ABC Story Sisters-The Adventures of Power Dog in DoglandInfo/Get in Touch: Website: www.storypillar.com Instagram: @storypillar Join our mailing list. Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you love listening!Donate: https://ko-fi.com/storypillar Shop: storypillarstore.threadless.com Created, Written, and Produced by: Meg Lewis Storypillar Theme Song: Lyrics by Meg Lewis Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges Produced by Andy Jobe Episode Cover Art: Mackenzie Allison and Meg Lewis Sound Effects and Additional Music:-Chill Mindfulness Song: https://freesound.org/people/Seth_Makes_Sounds/sounds/670039/-Feeling Discouraged Song: https://freesound.org/people/Seth_Makes_Sounds/sounds/725420/ Know a kid with cool facts, great jokes, or who wants to share how they’re feeling? Tell us! Details at www.storypillar.com/contact. © 2024 PowerMouse Press, LLC
May 20, 2024
10 min

SEAL TIME!!!Storypillar Episode 3.3Story: A frustrated seal ditches the marbles, says “See ya, soccer ball!” and slips into the sea for a little swimming and saving lives. Go, Esther, go! Shine like a starfish!Region: Iran Sticky Situation: What do you do when you feel like you can’t do anything right?Unstick Trick by: Sage (Age 12)Feelings Focus: Feeling frustrated, feeling discouraged, self-confidence, celebrating strengthsCheck out our pod friends!-The Big Fib -ABC Story Sisters-The Adventures of Power Dog in DoglandShop at: storypillarstore.threadless.com Info/Get in Touch: Website: www.storypillar.com Instagram: @storypillar Join our mailing list Support Us: https://ko-fi.com/storypillar Created, Written, and Produced by: Meg Lewis Story by:Kathryn TorresSound Design/Audio Editing: Niamh McAuliffeMeg Lewis Storypillar Theme Song: Lyrics by Meg Lewis Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges Produced by Andy Jobe Episode Cover Art Mackenzie Allison Sound Effects and Additional Music: -https://freesound.org/ -Clogging: https://freesound.org/people/bmccoy2/sounds/379611/ -Suzanna Bridges (As Sparky) -Pixabay Artists: Lesfm, Onoychenkomusic, TuesdayNight, JessieCherry © 2024 PowerMouse Press, LLC
May 13, 2024
25 min

Sneak Attack!!! 3.3: Caspian Seals, Fancy-schmancy Saffron, and Lava-hot Deserts in IranJoin Sneak for facts about our next Storypillar destination and kid-approved jokes that will make you laugh your face off! Region: IranFacts: Saffron, The Lut Desert, and Ancient RuinsAnimals: Caspian SealsJokes: Seals and Deserts! Links for Kids: Iran Facts for KidsCaspian Seal FactsAncient Ruins in IranWhy is Saffron More Expensive Than Gold?Finding the Hottest Place on EarthCheck out our pod friends…-The Big Fib -ABC Story Sisters-The Adventures of Power Dog in DoglandInfo/Get in Touch: Website: www.storypillar.com Instagram: @storypillar Join our mailing list. Shop at: storypillarstore.threadless.comSupport Us: https://ko-fi.com/storypillar Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you love listening! Created, Written, and Produced by: Meg Lewis Storypillar Theme Song: Lyrics by Meg Lewis Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges Produced by Andy Jobe Episode Cover Art: Mackenzie Allison and Meg LewisSound Effects and Additional Music: -https://freesound.org/ -Joke Time Song: https://freesound.org/people/BlondPanda/sounds/659889/ -LesfmKnow a kid with cool facts, great jokes, or who wants to share how they’re feeling? Tell us! Details at www.storypillar.com/contact. © 2024 PowerMouse Press, LLC
May 6, 2024
11 min

Happy Earth Day, Chicken Tray! (Bonus Episode)Pull some weeds and plant a seed, it’s EARTH DAY!!! Join Sneak, Bean, Sparky, and Meg for a special-tastic Earth Day episode featuring…YOU, our listeners! We’ll hear all about your favorite ways to take care of the planet, share links to some Earth-friendly crafts and organizations, and celebrate our fantast-a-riff-a-roo monthly supporters, Ada and Rafi. A huge-tastic self-high five to: Eli, Hope, Artem, Annecy, Carter, Izzie, Erin, Jane, Polly, Sebastian, and Gabriel for sharing their Earth Day advice. Reuse, Recycle…and Recreate! Upcycled Earth Day Crafts: https://www.weareteachers.com/earth-day-crafts-classroom-activities/Support Kids’ Access to Clean Water: https://splash.org/donate Shop Stylish, Sustainable Kids’ Clothes at:www.treehousekids.shopBecome a Monthly Supporter: https://ko-fi.com/storypillar Info/Get in Touch: Website: www.storypillar.com Instagram: @storypillar Join our mailing list. Shop at: storypillarstore.threadless.com Created, Written, Edited, and Produced by: Meg Lewis Storypillar Theme Song: Lyrics by Meg Lewis Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges Produced by Andy Jobe Episode Cover Art: Meg LewisSound Effects and Additional Music: https://freesound.org/ -Suzanna Bridges (As Sparky) -Bineleyas -SOFRA -Seth_Makes_Sounds -NaturesEye-The_Mountain-NourishedByMusic© 2024 PowerMouse Press, LLC
Apr 22, 2024
8 min
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