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This is a GUIDED VISUALIZATION focusing on the theme of Gratitude, and set in Dover, Delaware.

Kids are guided into a relaxing moment either in the classroom or at home, where they focus on their breathing while listening to an audio quiet time activity.

They embark on a voyage and discover some unique features of this location.

The Breathing Practice for this month is Heart Circle breathing.

P.S. Thank you dear listener, Colette in San Francisco, for this location idea!

Intro/Outro music by Jef Shadoan

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Big Belly Breathing (BBB) is a bilingual audio program for kids (and the grownups who love them), founded by Vanessa Hutchinson-Szekely. Featuring episodes in English and French, BBB focuses on mindfulness, health, and wellness—inviting young listeners into joyful, imaginative, and restorative practices.

As a Physical Education and meditation teacher, parent of bilingual kids, yoga instructor, social-emotional learning facilitator, and holistic health & wellness coach, Vanessa created Big Belly Breathing to help children establish daily habits that nurture both body and mind.

Healthy Habits = Happy Kids

Through each episode, children are gently guided to:

• Breathe mindfully
• Stretch their creativity
• Build emotional awareness
• Practice gratitude
• And enjoy mini-moments of deep rest that help them reset, restore, and recalibrate.

In today’s busy, screen-heavy world, BBB offers kids a chance to feel centered, grounded, and good—helping them create their own self-care rituals, routines, and wellness habits that can last a lifetime.

These tools support mental clarity, physical health, and emotional resilience, setting kids up for more joy today and as they grow into adulthood.

But it’s not just for kids!

BBB also includes special episodes designed for ...

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Welcome back to *Cheese & Burritos*, our exclusive SUBSTACK series just for our valued subscribers! The first few episodes have been unlocked as a little taste—enjoy!

In this episode, we’re diving into the wonderful, delicious world of *burritos*—a California staple that’s sparked endless debate. Why wasn’t this the first episode? Honestly, no idea, but we’re here now, and it’s going to be worth it! From the mission-style monsters of San Francisco to the grilled delights of SoCal, we’re covering it all.

Whether you’re a burrito enthusiast, a taco lover, or just here for the food joy, this episode is packed with flavor, history, and personal stories that’ll inspire your next burrito adventure. I’ll also be sharing some of my favorite taqueria spots around the state—yes, you need to know about them!

Thank you so much for supporting me and my small business. Your support truly means the world, and I’m so excited to continue this journey with you. Tune in, grab your favorite burrito, and let’s embrace the magic of Californian food culture, one epic bite at a time. ¡Buen provecho!

P.S. One of the most wildly amazing *taco* experiences I’ve ever had was in Mexico City. So phenomenal that I wrote an article for *Broke Ass Stuart* about it! Seriously though, check it out and then fly to CDMX.

Places in San Francisco mentioned in this episode:
- La Taqueria
- Taqueria Can-Cun
- La Corneta Taqueria


Intro/Outro music by Jef Shadoan

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Big Belly Breathing (BBB) is a bilingual audio program for kids (and the grownups who love them), founded by Vanessa Hutchinson-Szekely. Featuring episodes in English and French, BBB focuses on mindfulness, health, and wellness—inviting young listeners into joyful, imaginative, and restorative practices.

As a Physical Education and meditation teacher, parent of bilingual kids, yoga instructor, social-emotional learning facilitator, and holistic health & wellness coach, Vanessa created Big Belly Breathing to help children establish daily habits that nurture both body and mind.

Healthy Habits = Happy Kids

Through each episode, children are gently guided to:

• Breathe mindfully
• Stretch their creativity
• Build emotional awareness
• Practice gratitude
• And enjoy mini-moments of deep rest that help them reset, restore, and recalibrate.

In today’s busy, screen-heavy world, BBB offers kids a chance to feel centered, grounded, and good—helping them create their own self-care rituals, routines, and wellness habits that can last a lifetime.

These tools support mental clarity, physical health, and emotional resilience, setting kids up for more joy today and as they grow into adulthood.

But it’s not just for kids!

BBB also includes special episodes designed for ...

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Ceci est une MÉDITATION DU SOIR axée sur le thème de la relaxation, se déroulant à Lisbon, Portugal. Les enfants sont guidés vers un moment de détente dans leurs lits douillets, où ils se concentrent sur leur respiration tout en écoutant une activité calme en audio.

Cette méditation peut être utilisée dans le cadre d'une routine du soir avant le coucher pour les aider à s'endormir en douceur, ou également avant une sieste.

La pratique de respiration pour ce mois-ci est la respiration en diamant.

Intro/Outro music by Jef Shadoan

Support the show

Big Belly Breathing (BBB) is a bilingual audio program for kids (and the grownups who love them), founded by Vanessa Hutchinson-Szekely. Featuring episodes in English and French, BBB focuses on mindfulness, health, and wellness—inviting young listeners into joyful, imaginative, and restorative practices.

As a Physical Education and meditation teacher, parent of bilingual kids, yoga instructor, social-emotional learning facilitator, and holistic health & wellness coach, Vanessa created Big Belly Breathing to help children establish daily habits that nurture both body and mind.

Healthy Habits = Happy Kids

Through each episode, children are gently guided to:

• Breathe mindfully
• Stretch their creativity
• Build emotional awareness
• Practice gratitude
• And enjoy mini-moments of deep rest that help them reset, restore, and recalibrate.

In today’s busy, screen-heavy world, BBB offers kids a chance to feel centered, grounded, and good—helping them create their own self-care rituals, routines, and wellness habits that can last a lifetime.

These tools support mental clarity, physical health, and emotional resilience, setting kids up for more joy today and as they grow into adulthood.

But it’s not just for kids!

BBB also includes special episodes designed for ...

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Ceci est une MÉDITATION DU SOIR axée sur le thème de la relaxation, se déroulant à Tokyo, au Japon. Les enfants sont guidés vers un moment de détente dans leurs lits douillets, où ils se concentrent sur leur respiration tout en écoutant une activité calme en audio.

Cette méditation peut être utilisée dans le cadre d'une routine du soir avant le coucher pour les aider à s'endormir en douceur, ou également avant une sieste.

La pratique de respiration pour ce mois-ci est la respiration en diamant.

Intro/Outro music by Jef Shadoan

Support the show

Big Belly Breathing (BBB) is a bilingual audio program for kids (and the grownups who love them), founded by Vanessa Hutchinson-Szekely. Featuring episodes in English and French, BBB focuses on mindfulness, health, and wellness—inviting young listeners into joyful, imaginative, and restorative practices.

As a Physical Education and meditation teacher, parent of bilingual kids, yoga instructor, social-emotional learning facilitator, and holistic health & wellness coach, Vanessa created Big Belly Breathing to help children establish daily habits that nurture both body and mind.

Healthy Habits = Happy Kids

Through each episode, children are gently guided to:

• Breathe mindfully
• Stretch their creativity
• Build emotional awareness
• Practice gratitude
• And enjoy mini-moments of deep rest that help them reset, restore, and recalibrate.

In today’s busy, screen-heavy world, BBB offers kids a chance to feel centered, grounded, and good—helping them create their own self-care rituals, routines, and wellness habits that can last a lifetime.

These tools support mental clarity, physical health, and emotional resilience, setting kids up for more joy today and as they grow into adulthood.

But it’s not just for kids!

BBB also includes special episodes designed for ...

Send us a text

This is a BEDTIME MEDITATION focusing on the theme of Relaxation, and set in Lisbon, Portugal. 

Kids are guided into a very relaxing moment at home in their cozy beds, where they focus on their breathing while listening to an audio quiet time activity. 

This meditation can be used as a nighttime routine before bed is to help them ease into slumber land, or also before nap.

The Breathing Practice for this month is Diamond breathing.

Intro/Outro music by Jef Shadoan

Support the show

Big Belly Breathing (BBB) is a bilingual audio program for kids (and the grownups who love them), founded by Vanessa Hutchinson-Szekely. Featuring episodes in English and French, BBB focuses on mindfulness, health, and wellness—inviting young listeners into joyful, imaginative, and restorative practices.

As a Physical Education and meditation teacher, parent of bilingual kids, yoga instructor, social-emotional learning facilitator, and holistic health & wellness coach, Vanessa created Big Belly Breathing to help children establish daily habits that nurture both body and mind.

Healthy Habits = Happy Kids

Through each episode, children are gently guided to:

• Breathe mindfully
• Stretch their creativity
• Build emotional awareness
• Practice gratitude
• And enjoy mini-moments of deep rest that help them reset, restore, and recalibrate.

In today’s busy, screen-heavy world, BBB offers kids a chance to feel centered, grounded, and good—helping them create their own self-care rituals, routines, and wellness habits that can last a lifetime.

These tools support mental clarity, physical health, and emotional resilience, setting kids up for more joy today and as they grow into adulthood.

But it’s not just for kids!

BBB also includes special episodes designed for ...

Send us a text

This is a BEDTIME MEDITATION focusing on the theme of Relaxation, and set in Tokyo, Japan. 

Kids are guided into a very relaxing moment at home in their cozy beds, where they focus on their breathing while listening to an audio quiet time activity. 

This meditation can be used as a nighttime routine before bed is to help them ease into slumber land, or also before nap.

The Breathing Practice for this month is Diamond breathing.

Intro/Outro music by Jef Shadoan

Support the show

Big Belly Breathing (BBB) is a bilingual audio program for kids (and the grownups who love them), founded by Vanessa Hutchinson-Szekely. Featuring episodes in English and French, BBB focuses on mindfulness, health, and wellness—inviting young listeners into joyful, imaginative, and restorative practices.

As a Physical Education and meditation teacher, parent of bilingual kids, yoga instructor, social-emotional learning facilitator, and holistic health & wellness coach, Vanessa created Big Belly Breathing to help children establish daily habits that nurture both body and mind.

Healthy Habits = Happy Kids

Through each episode, children are gently guided to:

• Breathe mindfully
• Stretch their creativity
• Build emotional awareness
• Practice gratitude
• And enjoy mini-moments of deep rest that help them reset, restore, and recalibrate.

In today’s busy, screen-heavy world, BBB offers kids a chance to feel centered, grounded, and good—helping them create their own self-care rituals, routines, and wellness habits that can last a lifetime.

These tools support mental clarity, physical health, and emotional resilience, setting kids up for more joy today and as they grow into adulthood.

But it’s not just for kids!

BBB also includes special episodes designed for ...

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Welcome back to *Cheese & Burritos*, our exclusive SUBSTACK series just for our valued subscribers! The first few episodes have been unlocked as a little taste—enjoy!

Enjoy our third full episode. Today, I’m thrilled to kick off our journey with an exploration of the delightful fusion between French and Californian cultures.  In this new episode, we dive into the world of Pet Nats, or Pétillant Naturel, which is just French for “naturally sparkling.”

We’ll explore what makes pét-nat so unique, how it’s made, and why it’s quickly becoming a favorite among wine lovers. Whether you’re a seasoned wine enthusiast or just curious about this fizzy delight, this episode is sure to pique your interest and maybe even inspire your next wine adventure. Cheers!​

Thank you for supporting me and my small business. Your support means the world, and I’m excited to share this culinary journey with you. Tune in and let’s embrace the beauty of French and Californian fusion, one delicious bite at a time. Bon appétit!

Places mentioned in this episode:
- Slake Bottle & Sundry in San Francisco
- Le Nez en l'Air in Samoens, France


Intro/Outro music by Jef Shadoan

Big Belly Breathing (BBB) is an audio program primarily for kids in English and French focusing on health and wellness, started by Vanessa Hutchinson-Szekely.

As a teacher, a parent of bilingual kids & a yoga instructor/social emotional learner facilitator and holistic health & wellness coach, Vanessa wants to encourage children to thrive through establishing daily health habits.

Healthy Habits = Happy Kids

While listening, kids learn techniques to increase their creativity and attention spans. By practicing mindfulness, breathing, & gratitude kids experience mini-moments of deep rest that help them to reset, restore and recalibrate.

In today's busy world of multi-tasking, BBB is a place to help kids get centered, grounded and feel good. By practicing techniques learned here, kids develop their own self-care rituals, routines and habits.

These tools benefit their mind, body and heart health and set them up for greater joy in their present lives, and as adults.

So that kids aren't the only ones reaping these benefits, Vanessa has also included meditations specifically for older teens or adults!

And, there's now a sub series called "Cheese & Burritos" about lifestyle and cultural phenomenons in California and France! Eventually, this exclusive series will be only for subscribers. Enjoy the current unlocked episodes :)

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Voici une MÉDITATION GUIDÉE créée exclusivement pour nos abonnés adolescents et adultes. Parce que pourquoi les plus jeunes devraient-ils être les seuls à profiter des méditations, n'est-ce pas ?

Le voyage de ce mois-ci nous emmène à travers le quartier de Bernal Heights à San Francisco, de Bernal Hill au corridor commerçant principal, en passant par Holly Park Circle, pour terminer chez "Bird & Beckett Books and Records".

Profitez de cette visualisation guidée en parcourant l'un des quartiers emblématiques de la ville. Découvrez de nouveaux endroits ou savourez la joie de revisiter vos lieux familiers.

Dans cette expérience apaisante, les auditeurs sont doucement guidés vers un moment de sérénité, en dirigeant leur attention sur le rythme de leur respiration tout en s'immergeant dans les tons apaisants de la méditation guidée. Parfait pour ces moments où vous avez besoin de vous détendre, de vous ressourcer et de repartir à zéro. Alors, trouvez un espace confortable, prenez une profonde inspiration, et laissez cette méditation guidée être votre compagnon vers la tranquillité.

Intro/Outro music by Jef Shadoan

Support the show

Big Belly Breathing (BBB) is a bilingual audio program for kids (and the grownups who love them), founded by Vanessa Hutchinson-Szekely. Featuring episodes in English and French, BBB focuses on mindfulness, health, and wellness—inviting young listeners into joyful, imaginative, and restorative practices.

As a Physical Education and meditation teacher, parent of bilingual kids, yoga instructor, social-emotional learning facilitator, and holistic health & wellness coach, Vanessa created Big Belly Breathing to help children establish daily habits that nurture both body and mind.

Healthy Habits = Happy Kids

Through each episode, children are gently guided to:

• Breathe mindfully
• Stretch their creativity
• Build emotional awareness
• Practice gratitude
• And enjoy mini-moments of deep rest that help them reset, restore, and recalibrate.

In today’s busy, screen-heavy world, BBB offers kids a chance to feel centered, grounded, and good—helping them create their own self-care rituals, routines, and wellness habits that can last a lifetime.

These tools support mental clarity, physical health, and emotional resilience, setting kids up for more joy today and as they grow into adulthood.

But it’s not just for kids!

BBB also includes special episodes designed for ...

Send us a text

Voici une MÉDITATION DU SOIR centrée sur le thème de l’amusement, et qui se déroule à Annecy, en France.
 
Les enfants sont guidés vers un moment de grande détente à la maison, dans leurs lits douillets, où ils se concentrent sur leur respiration tout en écoutant une activité audio apaisante.

Cette méditation peut être utilisée dans le cadre de leur routine du soir pour les aider à s’endormir plus facilement, ou avant une sieste.

La Pratique de Respiration pour ce mois est la respiration en Éclair.


Intro/Outro music by Jef Shadoan

Support the show

Big Belly Breathing (BBB) is a bilingual audio program for kids (and the grownups who love them), founded by Vanessa Hutchinson-Szekely. Featuring episodes in English and French, BBB focuses on mindfulness, health, and wellness—inviting young listeners into joyful, imaginative, and restorative practices.

As a Physical Education and meditation teacher, parent of bilingual kids, yoga instructor, social-emotional learning facilitator, and holistic health & wellness coach, Vanessa created Big Belly Breathing to help children establish daily habits that nurture both body and mind.

Healthy Habits = Happy Kids

Through each episode, children are gently guided to:

• Breathe mindfully
• Stretch their creativity
• Build emotional awareness
• Practice gratitude
• And enjoy mini-moments of deep rest that help them reset, restore, and recalibrate.

In today’s busy, screen-heavy world, BBB offers kids a chance to feel centered, grounded, and good—helping them create their own self-care rituals, routines, and wellness habits that can last a lifetime.

These tools support mental clarity, physical health, and emotional resilience, setting kids up for more joy today and as they grow into adulthood.

But it’s not just for kids!

BBB also includes special episodes designed for ...

Send us a text

Voici une VISUALISATION GUIDÉE centrée sur le thème de l'amusement et se déroulant à Mexico City.

Les enfants sont invités à vivre un moment de détente, soit en classe, soit à la maison, en se concentrant sur leur respiration tout en écoutant une activité audio de relaxation.

Ils embarquent pour un voyage et découvrent des aspects uniques de cette destination.

La Pratique de Respiration de ce mois est la respiration Éclair.

Intro/Outro music by Jef Shadoan

 

Support the show

Big Belly Breathing (BBB) is a bilingual audio program for kids (and the grownups who love them), founded by Vanessa Hutchinson-Szekely. Featuring episodes in English and French, BBB focuses on mindfulness, health, and wellness—inviting young listeners into joyful, imaginative, and restorative practices.

As a Physical Education and meditation teacher, parent of bilingual kids, yoga instructor, social-emotional learning facilitator, and holistic health & wellness coach, Vanessa created Big Belly Breathing to help children establish daily habits that nurture both body and mind.

Healthy Habits = Happy Kids

Through each episode, children are gently guided to:

• Breathe mindfully
• Stretch their creativity
• Build emotional awareness
• Practice gratitude
• And enjoy mini-moments of deep rest that help them reset, restore, and recalibrate.

In today’s busy, screen-heavy world, BBB offers kids a chance to feel centered, grounded, and good—helping them create their own self-care rituals, routines, and wellness habits that can last a lifetime.

These tools support mental clarity, physical health, and emotional resilience, setting kids up for more joy today and as they grow into adulthood.

But it’s not just for kids!

BBB also includes special episodes designed for ...