Storypillar

Bean-o-meter Check 3.9: Feeling Hopeful (Mini-episode)

Figuring out how we’re feeling is hard…but easier with friends. Help Bean check in with her mind and body. Maybe you’ll learn more about how you’re feeling today, too.

Feelings Focus: Feeling Hopeful

Strategies: Mind and Body Check; Fluffy, Floaty, Fizzy Happy Dance (Mindful Movement)

Links for Kids and their Grownups:

Sea Dragons Info

Mindful Movement Games

Check out our fantasterrific pod friends…Snoriezzz, Opal Watson: Private Eye, and The Kids Book Review Podcast: For Kids, by Kids

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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 Hopeful Song:

https://soundcloud.com/sethamakessounds/hope-maybe

Happy Dance Song:

https://pixabay.com/music/upbeat-funky-burger-138616/

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Welcome to Storypillar! (Episode guide for new listeners)

New to Storypillar!? Here’s a quick guide for navigating our silly, supportive, story-tastic episodes. Whether you love stories, are looking for cool facts, or need help with big emotions, Sneak, Bean, Sparky, and Meg will point you in the right direction. Happy listening, and we’re so very happy you’re here!

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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:

Meg Lewis

Additional Music and Sound Effects:

-Suzanna Bridges as Sparky

-www.freesound.org

-Pixabay Artist: Onoychenkomusic 2

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Storypillar Full Episode 3.9: French Fries and Fur Cakes (Jamaica)

Story: Two adventurous hutias on a quest to track down a magical acorn–and a lifetime supply of french fries–make a cheeky new friend and learn an important lesson about taking advice.

Region: Jamaica

Sticky Situation: What do you do when it feels like everyone’s telling you what to do?

Unstick Tricks by: Corbin (Age 12), Sanaya (Age 12)

Feelings Focus: Taking advice; Compromising; Setting boundaries

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Created, Written, and Produced by:

Meg Lewis

Story by:

Phil Bechtel

Meg Lewis

Sound Design/Audio Editing:

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

Sound Effects and Additional Music:

-Suzanna Bridges (As Sparky)

-Pixabay Artists: FaeSpencer, Space Elevations, Cosmic_os_studios, UNIVERSFIELD, Keyframe_Audio

Know a kid with great advice for Sticky Situations? Tell us! Details at www.storypillar.com/unsticktricks.

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Sneak Attack!!! 3.9: Lady Pirates, Radioactive Spas, and Greater Bulldog Bats in Jamaica

Join Sneak for facts about our next Storypillar destination and kid-approved jokes that will make you laugh your face off!

Region: Jamaica

Facts: Negril Cliffs, Milk River Baths, Ackee and Saltfish

Animals: Greater Bulldog Bat

Jokes: Pirates and Bats!

Links for Kids:

-Jamaica Facts for Kids

-Greater Bulldog Bat Facts

-Anne Bonny and Mary Read, Lady Pirates (**Sensitive themes; grownups may want to preview this one.)

-Ackee and Saltfish

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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:

-https://freesound.org/

-Joke Time Song: https://freesound.org/people/BlondPanda/sounds/659889/

-Pixabay Artists: Brotheration_Records

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Bean-o-meter Check 3.8: Feeling Jumpy (Mini-episode)

Figuring out how we’re feeling is hard…but easier with friends. Help Bean check in with her mind and body. Maybe you’ll learn more about how you’re feeling today, too.

Feelings Focus: Feeling jumpy, anxious, and a little spooked

Strategies: Mind and Body Check; Worst Thing’s First (Mindfulness, coping)

Links for Kids and their Grownups:

Worry Stones Step-by-Step Instructions

Help Kids Cope With Anxiety

Check out our fantasterrific pod friends…Snoriezzz, Opal Watson: Private Eye, and The Kids Book Review Podcast: For Kids, by Kids

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Website: www.storypillar.com

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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 Jumpy Song:

https://soundcloud.com/sethamakessounds/oooahhaooh

Crunch-o-lantern Song:

https://pixabay.com/music/comedy-circus-hungaria-is-comedy-music-219158/

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

Storypillar Full Episode 3.8: Shriek Your Spots Off! (Sri Lanka)

Story: With help from an exuberant elephant, a timid leopard learns to boost her bravery and face her fears…and winds up with a brand-new, cheeky, shrieky friend.

Region: Sri Lanka

Sticky Situation: What do you do when you’re feeling intimidated?

Unstick Tricks by: Parker (Age 15), Layla (Age 5)

Feelings Focus: Facing fears; Setting boundaries

Check out our fantasterrific pod friends…Snoriezzz, Opal Watson: Private Eye, and The Kids Book Review Podcast: For Kids, by Kids!

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Created, Written, and Produced by:

Meg Lewis

Story by:

Megan Cahill-Assenza

Meg Lewis

Sound Design/Audio Editing:

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

Sound Effects and Additional Music:

-Forest Sounds

-Suzanna Bridges (As Sparky)

-Pixabay Artists: TVARI Bali Nature, Bot Beats Silk Dream, Sonican World Adventure Jungle Mystery, Royalty Free Music Indian Percussion, Raspberry Music Bollywood Chic, Bineleyas Mystical Fusion, Shinded Beats Music Indian Music With Sitar, White_Records

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Sneak Attack!!! 3.8: Leading Ladies, Musical Bread Trucks, and Flowery Civet Butts

Join Sneak for facts about our next Storypillar destination and kid-approved jokes that will make you laugh your face off!

Region: Sri Lanka

Facts: First Female Prime Minister, Head Waggles, and Musical Bread Trucks

Animals: Golden Palm Civets

Jokes: Bread and Caves!

Links for Kids:

Sri Lankan Caves

The Sri Lankan Head Waggle

Musical Bread Trucks in Sri Lanka

Golden Palm Civet Facts

Check out our fantasterrific pod friends…Snoriezzz, Opal Watson: Private Eye, and The Kids Book Review Podcast: For Kids, by Kids

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Website: www.storypillar.com

Instagram: @storypillar

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Support 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 Lewis

Sound Effects and Additional Music:

-Joke Time Song: https://freesound.org/people/BlondPanda/sounds/659889/

-Pixabay Artists: Bineleyas Mystical Fusion, Shinded Beats Music Indian Music With Sitar, White_Records

© 2024 PowerMouse Press, LLC

Sparky Shorts: Dracula Makes Strudel! (Mini-episode)

Join Sparky and her pet rocks, Pinky and Dinky, for a silly story featuring her two favorite things from this month’s episodes. We’ll giggle our gizzards off, give our imaginations an extra silly workout, and Sparky’ll even teach us to talk like a chicken…Ba-GAWK!

Sparky’s September Favorites:

-Dracula’s Cave

(From Sneak Attack!!! 3.7)

-Strudel

(From Doodle for Strudel, Full Episode 3.7)

Talk Like a Chicken:

Compromise: Bawk…bawk…bawkabawkabawka-BAWK!

Feelings Focus: Compromising, Setting boundaries

Links for Kids and their Grownups:

Orange Cookie Compromise Activity

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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:

Meg Lewis

Additional Music and Sound Effects:

-Suzanna Bridges as Sparky

-www.freesound.org

-Talk Like a Chicken Song: Music For Video

-Dracula Makes Strudel Song: Alex Grohl

-Sparky’s Favorite Things Song: GeoffHarvey

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Bean-o-meter Check 3.7: Feeling Ignored (Mini-episode)

Figuring out how we’re feeling is hard…but easier with friends. Help Bean check in with her mind and body. Maybe you’ll learn more about how you’re feeling today, too.

Feelings Focus: Feeling ignored, unheard, and unseen

Strategies: Mind and Body Check; Sparkle Like a Rainbow Glitter Disco Star (Mindfulness, coping, affirmations)

Links for Kids and their Grownups:

Inner Sparkle Star Template

Affirmation Activities for Kids

Check out our story-tastic pod friends…Koala Shine, Kitten and Clucky, and Bearily Bear!

Info/Get in Touch:

Website: www.storypillar.com

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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 Invisible Song:

https://freesound.org/people/Seth_Makes_Sounds/sounds/679738/

Rainbow Glitter Disco Star Song:

Pixabay Artist: NourishedByMusic

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© 2024 PowerMouse Press, LLC

Storypillar Full Episode 3.7: Doodle for Strudel (Hungary)

Story: A bossy boar with an ooey-gooey sweet tooth paints with mud, dances like a possessed worm, and–with a little help from some feisty, furry, fluttery friends–finally learns the true meaning of teamwork.

Region: Hungary

Sticky Situation: What do you do when you have to work with a bossy teammate?

Unstick Tricks by: Charlotte (Age 7), Amelia Anne (Age 9)

Feelings Focus: Setting boundaries, speaking up, compromising

Check out our story-tastic pod friends…Koala Shine, Kitten and Clucky, and Bearily Bear!

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Website: www.storypillar.com

Instagram: @storypillar

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Created, Written, and Produced by:

Meg Lewis

Story by:

Kathryn Torres

Meg Lewis

Sound Design/Audio Editing:

Niamh McAuliffe

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

Sound Effects and Additional Music:

-https://freesound.org/

-Forest Sounds

-Suzanna Bridges (As Sparky)

-Pixabay Artists: Ahmad MousaviPour, Nesrality, Sonican, Onoychenkomusic, Onoychenkomusic 2, As_I_in_does_tries

Know a kid with great advice for Sticky Situations? Tell us! Details at www.storypillar.com/unsticktricks.

© 2024 PowerMouse Press, LLC