Some phrases weigh you down.Others? They lift you up, light you up, help you grow.In this gentle daytime practice episode of *The Giddyup Guide to the Galaxy*, you’ll join Miss Sherrise, Reya, and Kai in the Garden of Gentle Words as they learn to speak "Phrase Spells"—simple, uplifting phrases that ripple into your day like sunlight on soil.✨ Pick a phrase. Breathe it in. Let it grow.🎧 This is a guided practice you can come back to anytime your heart feels heavy or you want to shift the way your day feels.🌱 Want more tools, stories, and magic? Visit our Patreon:👉 https://www.patreon.com/giddyupguide

Did you know that the words you use every day—especially the ones you speak to yourself—can actually shape how you think and feel? In this uplifting and practical episode, we explore the science and power behind *changing your inner dialogue*. Reya and Kai return to the Garden of Gentle Words, but the real magic comes from learning how to flip phrases like “I can’t” into “I’m learning,” and discovering how those tiny changes can create major shifts in your mindset.This episode blends storytelling with simple brain science and lots of encouragement to help you feel more confident, more curious, and more kind to yourself.✨ What’s one phrase you’d like to reword in your life? Share it in the Spotify comments or answer today’s poll below.🔗 Want to learn more about the science of words and mindset? Check out this great article on the topic:  https://www.mentalwellbeing.net/change-your-words-change-your-mindset/

Words are more powerful than you think—they shape how we feel, what we see, and even who we become. In this kickoff to our four-part series, Reya and Kai discover a mysterious garden where every word they speak causes plants to bloom or wilt. It's not just magic—it’s energy, intention, and science all rolled into one.In this episode, we explore how words affect the world around us and inside us. We’ll talk about how changing just one word can shift your entire perspective—and how the way we speak to ourselves matters just as much as what we say to others.✨ You’ll also hear about a real-life experiment from IKEA, where students spoke kindly to one plant and negatively to another—and the results were stunning. (Yes, really!) Check out the full study here:
https://www.today.com/news/ikea-anti-bullying-ad-shows-how-negative-words-can-hurt-t128800🧪 Try our mini word experiment at home with your own plants—or with the way you talk to yourself.💬 Today’s challenge: What’s one word you love? Say it out loud. Whisper it. Then tell us in the comments or poll below.💫 Want more magic and extra stories? Join us on Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/giddyupguide

Settle in, slow down, and let your energy glow soft and gentle. In this dreamy nighttime story, Kai and Reya relax by a quiet stream as the whole forest falls asleep. Fireflies blink. Stars shimmer. And a warm glow fills the space between friends.This episode is part story, part meditation, and all about calming energy. Miss Sherrise guides kids through a soothing bedtime wind-down to help their thoughts float like leaves and their bodies settle like moss. A perfect listen before sleep, after a long day, or anytime a little stillness is needed.✨ Want more cozy stories, character deep-dives, and guided meditations? Join us on Patreon to unlock a secret side of the galaxy made just for curious hearts:
patreon.com/giddyupguidepodcast🌟 After listening, don’t forget to answer the poll or leave a comment—we’d love to hear what helped you feel calmest tonight.

Good morning, energy explorers! In this energizing episode, Sherrise, Reya, and Kai wake up in the glowing forest and help you activate your inner light. Through a joyful morning story, gentle movement, and guided breath, kids are invited to stretch, charge up, and say the magic words: I’m bright inside.Perfect for mornings, classroom transitions, or anytime you want a reset. This episode builds confidence, awareness, and that oh-so-good feeling of starting your day grounded and glowing.Want more energy adventures? We’ve got bonus content on Patreon—like a special deep-dive into Kai and Reya’s backstories, behind-the-scenes peeks, and extra episodes for curious minds: 👉 patreon.com/giddyupguidepodcast

What if there were invisible threads connecting you to the people, animals, and places you love? In this gentle story, we meet Kai and Reya—two explorers who discover the magic of emotional energy and silent connection. Through a moment of stillness, they begin to feel the glowing thread that links them. Includes a guided reflection to help listeners tune into their own energy connections.
🌟 Want to know more about Kai and Reya? Their full origin story is waiting for you on Patreon—along with extra stories, behind-the-scenes peeks, and special episodes just for our most curious listeners: patreon.com/giddyupguidepodcast

The Giddyup Guide to the Galaxy – Episode 1
What Does It Mean to Be Made of Energy?Welcome to our very first episode! If you've ever felt a weird vibe when walking into a room—or noticed your mood shift just by being near certain people—you’ve already started tuning into one of the coolest invisible forces in the universe: energy.In this adventure, Miss Sherrise helps curious kids (and their grown-ups) explore what it really means to be made of energy. You’ll learn how everything—from cats and trees to your thoughts and feelings—is made of tiny, wiggly bits that never stop moving. That movement creates vibration, and vibration is energy.Here’s what you’ll find in this episode:🌟 A big idea explainer: atoms, vibration, and the truth about “good vibes”
🌟 Real-life examples of energy you can feel (but not see)
🌟 A fun “Vibe Check” challenge to try this week
🌟 A relaxing imagination moment to help you feel your own energetic connection to the world
🌟 A sneak peek at what’s coming next—and how to dive even deeperYou’ll also hear about the Schumann Resonance (Earth’s natural hum), why your mood is kind of like a radio station, and how YOU are not just walking through the world—you’re part of it. All the time.This episode is great for kids ages 7–15, especially those who:

• Feel things deeply
• Ask big questions
• Are naturally curious about the unseen world
• Like imagination mixed with science and wonder

Whether your child is new to this kind of thinking or already exploring mindfulness, empathy, or sensory awareness, The Giddyup Guide to the Galaxy offers a playful, thoughtful space to grow their curiosity and confidence.Plus: Stick around for a bonus imagination moment where we picture threads of light connecting you to your favorite people, places, and pets. It’s gentle, grounding, and a little bit magical.Grown-ups!
Want more episodes like this, including bedtime meditations, deeper dives, and silly stories with lessons about emotions and energy? We’re building a bonus content area on Patreon just for you.More information coming soon!✨ Spark your curiosity. Light up your wonder. Let’s Giddyup. ✨Support the show and unlock more stories here: https://patreon.com/giddyupguidepodcast

Welcome to Episode 0 of The Giddyup Guide to the Galaxy!
This is your official launchpad into a podcast made for curious kids—and the grownups who love them—exploring the invisible things that shape our lives.In this first episode, you’ll meet Nova (that’s me—also known as Miss Sherrise), your cosmic guide to everything thoughtful, playful, and unseen. Whether you're a deep thinker, a feeler, a science lover, an artist, or just someone who asks big questions, this space was made for you.

• What The Giddyup Guide to the Galaxy is all about
• How each series is structured (playful intro, story adventure, daytime practice, and bedtime episode)
• Who this podcast is for (ages 7–15, plus grownups with big hearts and open minds)
• What’s coming first (we’re starting with ENERGY!)
• How you can listen in a way that works for you—at home, in the car, on a walk, or curled up in a blanket fort

This isn’t a podcast with just facts or just stories. It’s a guidebook to the parts of life that are harder to see but so real—like how your energy feels, what your emotions are telling you, or how your words ripple out into the world.Every series will explore one of these big ideas in a way that’s imaginative, warm, and just the right kind of weird. You'll hear:

• Story-based episodes featuring Nova, Zia the Curious Kitten, and a rotating cast of special guests
• Real-life practices and tools you can try during the day to feel more grounded or inspired
• Soothing bedtime stories and meditations to help ideas settle into your body before sleep

This is my very first time producing a podcast, so you’ll hear me learning as I go! I’m figuring out audio, music, pacing—and I’m wide open to your thoughts. I’d love to hear:

• What topics you’d love to explore
• What kind of music feels good to you (spacey? cozy? rhythmic?)
• What you want more of (Zia’s giggles? More sound adventures? Real-world practices?)

If you’re listening with your child, student, or just on your own—thank you. This podcast was made with care, intention, and a deep respect for how intuitive, intelligent, and emotionally aware kids already are. My hope is that these episodes spark meaningful conversations, quiet insights, and joyful moments of connection—for kids and the adults who love them.So whether you're here out of curiosity, imagination, or a little of both… you’re in the right place.Thanks for launching with me.
✨ What This Episode Covers:🌟 What Makes This Podcast Special?🎧 This Episode Is Also a Test Run🚀 A Message for GrownupsSupport the show and unlock more stories here: https://patreon.com/giddyupguidepodcastLet’s Giddyup.