In this episode, Zara and Leo set up camp in the Australian wilderness to practice their survival skills. But before long, they get swept up in a tidal river and find themselves up a tree without a paddle! Find out how struggle can make you STRONGER, and learn about Deng Adut, the defense lawyer who took each obstacle as an opportunity to grow and help his community.

In this episode, children will:

• Learn how challenges make you stronger  
• Travel to Australia
• Meet Deng Adut, a defense lawyer

Additional show notes available at biglifejournal.com/podcast

Produced by Big Life Journal

Credits:

Produced by Alexandra Eidens and Big Life Journal team. Written and directed by Sarah Cyrano. Sound design and original music by Elettra Bargiacchi. Sound mixing by Mattia Marcelli. Characters played by Sean Chiplock and Ryan Bartley. Managed by Laura Hernandez.

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In this episode, Giulia, a Big Life Kid from Florida in the United States,

tells us about all of the cool new sports she’s been trying out, while Zara

and Leo tackle some interesting new foods at the all-you-can-eat

breakfast buffet!

In this episode, children will:

• Learn about trying new things
• Be inspired by our listener Giulia
• Create a Garden of Learning

Show notes and printable activities available at biglifejournal.com/podcast

Produced by Big Life Journal

Credits:

Produced by Alexandra Eidens and Big Life Journal team. Written and directed by Sarah Cyrano. Sound design and original music by Elettra Bargiacchi. Sound mixing by Mattia Marcelli. Characters played by Sean Chiplock and Ryan Bartley. Managed by Laura Hernandez.

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This week, Zara and Leo head to Gothenburg, Sweden, to solve a mystery! Discover how TRYING NEW THINGS can lead to new ways to have fun and explore the world, and meet Gunhild Carling, the jazz musician who plays more than 20 instruments, and still loves learning new things every day!

In this episode, children will:

• Discover that it is fun to try new things 
• Travel to Sweden
• Meet Gunhild Carling, a jazz musician

Additional show notes available at biglifejournal.com/podcast

Produced by Big Life Journal

Credits:

Produced by Alexandra Eidens and Big Life Journal team. Written and directed by Sarah Cyrano. Sound design and original music by Elettra Bargiacchi. Sound mixing by Mattia Marcelli. Characters played by Sean Chiplock and Ryan Bartley. Managed by Laura Hernandez.

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This week, Landon learns how to stop comparing himself to the other kids at the skatepark, and Zara and Leo create a ROCKET that helps them to focus on their goals!

In this episode, children will:

• Learn to focus on their own goals and progress
• Be inspired by our listener Landon
• Create a Goal Rocket

Show notes and printable activities available at biglifejournal.com/podcast

Produced by Big Life Journal

Credits:

Produced by Alexandra Eidens and Big Life Journal team. Written and directed by Sarah Cyrano. Sound design and original music by Elettra Bargiacchi. Sound mixing by Mattia Marcelli. Characters played by Sean Chiplock and Ryan Bartley. Managed by Laura Hernandez.

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This week, Zara and Leo arrive at the biggest rally in the Sahara Desert... with absolutely no racing experience.

How will they be able to compete against the pros?

Find out why you should focus on your OWN progress instead of comparing yourself to others, and meet the Ugandan CHESS player who became a champion using this EXACT strategy!

In this episode, children will:

• Learn how to focus on their own progress
• Travel to Uganda
• Be inspired by Phiona Mutesi, a champion chess player

Additional show notes available at biglifejournal.com/podcast

Produced by Big Life Journal

Credits:

Produced by Alexandra Eidens and Big Life Journal team. Written and directed by Sarah Cyrano. Sound design and original music by Elettra Bargiacchi. Sound mixing by Mattia Marcelli. Characters played by Sean Chiplock and Ryan Bartley. Managed by Laura Hernandez.

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This week, Erin from Lochwinnoch motivates herself to climb the highest mountain in Scotland, Ben Nevis! And find out how to create your own PEP TALK, as Zara and Leo canoe across Loch Lomond in search of the Midnight Piper!

In this episode, children will:

• Learn how to motivate themselves with a Pep Talk!
• Be inspired by our listener Erin

Additional show notes available at biglifejournal.com/podcast

Produced by Big Life Journal

Credits:

Produced by Alexandra Eidens and Big Life Journal team. Written and directed by Sarah Cyrano. Sound design and original music by Elettra Bargiacchi. Sound mixing by Mattia Marcelli. Characters played by Sean Chiplock and Ryan Bartley. Managed by Laura Hernandez.

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Zara arrives home from a run to find that Leo has turned the Believemobile into a disco spin class! Get pumped in this jumping, jiving episode as we discover the Sichuan beekeeper that used GRIT to overcome a whole hive of challenges!

In this episode, children will:

• Learn how to use GRIT to overcome big challenges
• Travel to China
• Be inspired by Chen Yanyu, a Beekeeper

Additional show notes available at biglifejournal.com/podcast

Produced by Big Life Journal

Credits:

Produced by Alexandra Eidens and Big Life Journal team. Written and directed by Sarah Cyrano. Sound design and original music by Elettra Bargiacchi. Sound mixing by Mattia Marcelli. Characters played by Sean Chiplock and Ryan Bartley. Managed by Laura Hernandez

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In this episode, our listener Benjamin uses abstract art to find beauty in imperfect things and Zara and Leo create their own imperfect journals.

In this episode, children will:

• learn to find beauty in imperfect things
• be inspired by our listener Benjamin 

Produced by Big Life Journal.

Use promo code BIGLIFEKIDS to get 15% off your purchase!

Additional show notes available at biglifejournal.com/podcast

Credits:

Produced by Alexandra Eidens and Big Life Journal team. Written and directed by Sarah Cyrano. Sound design and original music by Elettra Bargiacchi. Sound mixing by Mattia Marcelli. Characters played by Sean Chiplock and Ryan Bartley. Managed by Kait Bibb.

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Zara and Leo arrive in Nara Park, a peaceful deer sanctuary in Japan! They want to make a traditional Japanese peace garden, but things aren’t going exactly to plan... Find out how to celebrate imperfections, and learn more about kintsugi, the ancient Japanese art of IMPERFECTION!

In this episode, children will:

• learn to celebrate imperfection  
• travel to Japan
• be inspired by Mio Heki, kintsugi artist

Produced by Big Life Journal.

Use promo code BIGLIFEKIDS to get 15% off your purchase!

Additional show notes available at biglifejournal.com/podcast

Credits:

Produced by Alexandra Eidens and Big Life Journal team. Written and directed by Sarah Cyrano. Sound design and original music by Elettra Bargiacchi. Sound mixing by Mattia Marcelli. Characters played by Sean Chiplock and Ryan Bartley. Managed by Kait Bibb.

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In this episode, we find out how one of our listeners from Chicago, Mallory, maintains her positive attitude to enjoy each day. Zara and Leo make a poster that helps them train their brains to stay POSITIVE.

In this episode, you will:

• learn how to train their brain to be more positive and enjoy each day
• be inspired by our listener from Chicago, Mallory

Produced by Big Life Journal.

Use promo code BIGLIFEKIDS to get 15% off your purchase!

Additional show notes available at biglifejournal.com/podcast

Credits:

Produced by Alexandra Eidens and Big Life Journal team. Written and directed by Sarah Cyrano. Sound design and original music by Elettra Bargiacchi. Sound mixing by Mattia Marcelli. Characters played by Sean Chiplock and Ryan Bartley. Managed by Kait Bibb.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.