Storypillar
Storypillar

Storypillar

Meg Lewis

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Storypillar is a podcast for kids and their grownups. Together with Sneak, Bean, and Meg, we’ll tackle the sticky situations kids face as they grow and change. To guide us, we’ll explore stories from all over the world and pick up advice from our listeners along the way. If you're interested in...

Stories and using your imagination,

Learning about new places and perspectives,

Laughing and being silly,

Having a space to process big feelings and social emotional challenges,

Getting advice from real, live (and very smart) kids

...then Storypillar is for you! We can't wait to say "Hey!" and find our way together.

Website: www.storypillar.com

Instagram: @storypillar

Support us on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/storypillar

Contact: [email protected]

Created, Written, and Produced by: Meg Lewis

Recent Episodes

May’s Brain Breather: Feeling Sorry With Rainy and Boot-Boot
MAY 19, 2025
May’s Brain Breather: Feeling Sorry With Rainy and Boot-Boot
<p><strong>May’s Brain Breather: Feeling Sorry With Rainy and Boot-Boot</strong></p><p><em>Figuring out how we’re feeling is hard…but easier with friends. Join Bean for a silly story that will help us check in with our minds and take care of our feelings.</em></p><p><strong>Feelings Focus: </strong>Making mistakes, Coping with guilt</p><p><strong>Strategies: </strong>Apologizing, Making Amends</p><p><strong>Protagonists:</strong> Rainy the Reindeer and Boot-Boot the…boot</p><p><strong>Setting:</strong> A rainbow-shaped island near Finland</p><p><strong>Resources:</strong></p><p><strong>-</strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://veryspecialtales.com/say-sorry-activities-apology-worksheets/">Helping Kids Apologize</a></p><p>-<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.littleapologies.com/blogs/news/creative-activities-to-teach-apologizing">Apology Activity Ideas</a></p><p><strong>Info/Get in Touch: </strong></p><p>Website: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.storypillar.com">www.storypillar.com</a> </p><p>Instagram: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/storypillar/">@storypillar</a> </p><p>Join our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://storypillar.com/#mailinglist">mailing list</a>. </p><p><em>Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you love listening!</em></p><p><strong>Donate: </strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://ko-fi.com/storypillar">https://ko-fi.com/storypillar</a> </p><p><strong>Shop:</strong> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://storypillarstore.threadless.com">storypillarstore.threadless.com</a> </p><p><strong>Created, Written, Edited, and Produced by: </strong></p><p>Meg Lewis</p><p><strong>Storypillar Theme Song: </strong></p><p>Lyrics by Meg Lewis </p><p>Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges </p><p>Produced by Andy Jobe </p><p><strong>Episode Cover Art: </strong></p><p>Mackenzie Allison</p><p>Meg Lewis</p><p><strong>Sound Effects and Additional Music:</strong></p><p>-<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://freesound.org">freesound.org</a></p><p>-<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://pixabay.com">pixabay.com</a><strong> </strong></p><p>-Pixabay Artists: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/music/upbeat-surprise-115066/">SunnyScy</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/music/upbeat-acoustic-simasx27s-243677/">SIMAS-2010</a><strong>, </strong>and<strong> </strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/music/modern-country-old-country-joy-201384/">Sonican</a></p><p><em>Know a kid with cool facts, great jokes, or who wants to share how they’re feeling? Tell us! Details at </em><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.storypillar.com/contact"><em>www.storypillar.com/contact</em></a><em>. </em></p><p><strong>© 2025 PowerMouse Press, LLC</strong></p>
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7 MIN
May’s Full Episode: A Little Dab of Honey and a Squeaky Block of Cheese (Finland)
MAY 12, 2025
May’s Full Episode: A Little Dab of Honey and a Squeaky Block of Cheese (Finland)
<p><strong>May’s Full Episode: A Little Dab of Honey and a Squeaky Block of Cheese (Finland)</strong></p><p><strong>Story: </strong>A cheese-loving wolverine runs away screaming from a ladybug, plays a squeaky, sticky trick on his friends, and discovers that strength isn’t always measured in muscles.</p><p><strong>Region: </strong>Finland</p><p><strong>Sticky Situation: </strong>What do you do when you’ve done something you regret?</p><p><strong>Unstick Tricks by:</strong> Rhys (Age 8), Addison (Age 6), and Cam (Age 4)</p><p><strong>Feelings Focus: </strong>Apologizing, Making mistakes, Making amends, Coping with jealousy and guilt</p><p><strong>Know a kid with great advice for Sticky Situations?</strong> Tell us! Details at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.storypillar.com/unsticktricks">www.storypillar.com/unsticktricks</a>.<em> </em></p><p><strong>Make a donation! Support Storypillar!</strong></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://ko-fi.com/storypillar">https://ko-fi.com/storypillar</a> </p><p><strong>Info/Get in Touch: </strong></p><p>Website: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.storypillar.com">www.storypillar.com</a> </p><p>Instagram: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/storypillar/">@storypillar</a> </p><p>Join our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://storypillar.com/#mailinglist">mailing list</a> </p><p><strong>Created, Written, and Produced by: </strong></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://storypillar.com/who#meg-lewis-bio">Meg Lewis</a> </p><p><strong>Sound Design/Audio Editing: </strong></p><p>Meg Lewis and Nate Blaweiss</p><p><strong>Storypillar Theme Song: </strong></p><p>Lyrics by Meg Lewis </p><p>Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges </p><p>Produced by Andy Jobe </p><p><strong>Episode Cover Art </strong></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://mkallisonart.com/portfolio/">Mackenzie Allison </a></p><p><strong>Sound Effects and Additional Music: </strong></p><p>-<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://Freesound.org">Freesound.org</a> </p><p>-Suzanna Bridges (As Sparky) </p><p>-Pixabay and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://Freesound.org">Freesound.org</a> Artists: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/music/rock-cherry-stone-rock-205899/">Meak363</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/music/modern-classical-the-awakening-124830/">CB-RECORDS</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/music/adventure-enchanted-echoes-238382/">Nakaradaalexander</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/music/modern-country-old-country-joy-201384/">Sonican</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://freesound.org/people/EKVelika/sounds/669489/">EKVelika</a></p><p>© 2025 PowerMouse Press, LLC</p>
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22 MIN
May’s Sneak Attack!!! Wolverines and Squeaky Cheese in Finland
MAY 5, 2025
May’s Sneak Attack!!! Wolverines and Squeaky Cheese in Finland
<p><strong>May’s Sneak Attack!!! Wolverines and Squeaky Cheese in Finland</strong></p><p><em>Join Sneak for facts about our next Storypillar destination and kid-approved jokes that will make you laugh your face off! </em></p><p><strong>Region:</strong> Finland</p><p><strong>Facts:</strong> Saunas, squeaky cheese, archipelagos, phone-throwing and mosquito-swatting contests</p><p><strong>Animals: </strong>Wolverines!</p><p><strong>Jokes:</strong> Claws and cheese!</p><p><strong>Links for Kids:</strong> </p><p>-<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.gofinland.org/finlands-most-unusual-competitions-and-events/">Unusual Finnish Games</a></p><p>-<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://finland.fi/life-society/bare-facts-of-the-sauna/">Saunas in Finland</a></p><p>-<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/burger-king-sauna-spa-helsinki-finland/index.html">Burger King Sauna</a></p><p>-<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tasteatlas.com/leipajuusto">Finnish Squeaky Cheese</a></p><p>-<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://kansalaisuuskoe.com/the-archipelago-sea-one-of-the-worlds-largest-archipelagos/">The Archipelago Sea</a></p><p><strong>Make a donation! Support Storypillar!</strong></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://ko-fi.com/storypillar">https://ko-fi.com/storypillar</a> </p><p><strong>Info/Get in Touch: </strong></p><p>Website: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.storypillar.com">www.storypillar.com</a> </p><p>Instagram: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/storypillar/">@storypillar</a> </p><p>Join our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://storypillar.com/#mailinglist">mailing list</a>. </p><p><strong>Shop at: </strong></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://storypillarstore.threadless.com">storypillarstore.threadless.com</a></p><p><strong>Created, Written, and Produced by: </strong></p><p>Meg Lewis </p><p><strong>Storypillar Theme Song: </strong></p><p>Lyrics by Meg Lewis </p><p>Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges </p><p>Produced by Andy Jobe </p><p><strong>Episode Cover Art: </strong></p><p>Mackenzie Allison and Meg Lewis</p><p><strong>Sound Effects and Additional Music: </strong></p><p><strong>-</strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://freesound.org/">https://freesound.org/</a> </p><p>-Joke Time Song: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://freesound.org/people/BlondPanda/sounds/659889/">https://freesound.org/people/BlondPanda/sounds/659889/</a> </p><p>-Silly Country Rhyme Song: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/music/folk-polka-song-polish-traditional-music-background-intro-theme-261890/">BackgroundMusicforVideo</a></p><p>-<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com//?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=music&amp;utm_content=22017">Pixabay</a> Artists: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/music/modern-country-old-country-joy-201384/">Sonican</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/music/modern-classical-the-awakening-124830/">CB-RECORDS</a></p><p><strong>Know a kid with great advice for Sticky Situations? </strong>Shoot us an email at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>.</p><p><strong>© 2025 PowerMouse Press, LLC</strong></p>
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8 MIN
April’s Brain Breather: Feeling Scared with Snappy and Crawly
APR 21, 2025
April’s Brain Breather: Feeling Scared with Snappy and Crawly
<p><strong>April’s Brain Breather: Feeling Scared with Snappy and Crawly</strong></p><p><em>Figuring out how we’re feeling is hard…but easier with friends. Join Bean for a silly story that will help us check in with our minds and take care of our feelings.</em></p><p><strong>Feelings Focus: </strong>Feeling scared; finding courage</p><p><strong>Protagonists:</strong> Snappy the Stapler and Crawly the Spider</p><p><strong>Setting:</strong> A cave in Mexico</p><p><strong>Strategies: </strong>Mindful Movement</p><p><strong>Resources</strong></p><p>-<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://childmind.org/article/help-children-manage-fears/">Helping Kids Manage Fears</a></p><p>-<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.goodrx.com/health-topic/childrens-health/coping-skills-for-kids">Strategies for Coping with Fear</a></p><p><strong>Info/Get in Touch: </strong></p><p>Website:<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.storypillar.com"> www.storypillar.com</a> </p><p>Instagram:<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/storypillar/"> @storypillar</a> </p><p>Join our<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://storypillar.com/#mailinglist"> mailing list</a>. </p><p><em>Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you love listening!</em></p><p><strong>Donate:</strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://ko-fi.com/storypillar"><strong> </strong>https://ko-fi.com/storypillar</a> </p><p><strong>Shop:</strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://storypillarstore.threadless.com"> storypillarstore.threadless.com</a> </p><p><strong>Created, Written, Edited, and Produced by: </strong></p><p>Meg Lewis</p><p><strong>Storypillar Theme Song: </strong></p><p>Lyrics by Meg Lewis </p><p>Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges </p><p>Produced by Andy Jobe </p><p><strong>Episode Cover Art: </strong></p><p>Mackenzie Allison</p><p>Meg Lewis</p><p><strong>Sound Effects and Additional Music:</strong></p><p>-<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://freesound.org">freesound.org</a></p><p>-<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://pixabay.com">pixabay.com</a><strong> </strong></p><p>-Pixabay Artists:<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/music/urban-latin-latin-fun-dance-music-mexican-background-hip-hop-larga-noche-140546/"> White_Records</a>,<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/music/upbeat-surprise-115066/"> SunnyScy</a>, and<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/music/upbeat-acoustic-simasx27s-243677/"> SIMAS-2010</a></p><p><em>Know a kid with cool facts, great jokes, or who wants to share how they’re feeling? Tell us! Details at</em><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.storypillar.com/contact"><em> www.storypillar.com/contact</em></a><em>. </em></p><p><strong>© 2025 PowerMouse Press, LLC</strong></p>
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6 MIN
April’s Full Episode: Dance Like a Chicken (Mexico) 
APR 14, 2025
April’s Full Episode: Dance Like a Chicken (Mexico) 
<p><strong>April’s Full Episode: Dance Like a Chicken (Mexico) </strong></p><p><strong>Story: </strong>With help from a fluffy chicken, a drooly dog, and a bubblegum-chomping frenemy, a brave girl teaches her town an important lesson about giving people space to be themselves.</p><p><strong>Region: </strong>Mexico</p><p><strong>Sticky Situation: </strong>What do you do when you see someone being unkind?</p><p><strong>Unstick Tricks by:</strong> Sally (Age 5), Rhys (Age 8), Addison (Age 6), and Cam (Age 4)</p><p><strong>Feelings Focus: </strong>Setting boundaries; being brave; showing kindness</p><p><strong>Know a kid with great advice for Sticky Situations?</strong> Tell us! Details at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.storypillar.com/unsticktricks">www.storypillar.com/unsticktricks</a>.<em> </em></p><p><strong>Ready to try your hand writing short stories for kids?</strong> Check out <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.storypillar.com/storysubmissions">www.storypillar.com/storysubmissions</a>. </p><p><strong>Make a donation! Support Storypillar!</strong></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://ko-fi.com/storypillar">https://ko-fi.com/storypillar</a> </p><p><strong>Info/Get in Touch: </strong></p><p>Website: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.storypillar.com">www.storypillar.com</a> </p><p>Instagram: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/storypillar/">@storypillar</a> </p><p>Join our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://storypillar.com/#mailinglist">mailing list</a> </p><p><strong>Created, Written, and Produced by: </strong></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://storypillar.com/who#meg-lewis-bio">Meg Lewis</a> </p><p><strong>Sound Design/Audio Editing: </strong></p><p>Meg Lewis and Nate Blaweiss</p><p><strong>Storypillar Theme Song: </strong></p><p>Lyrics by Meg Lewis </p><p>Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges </p><p>Produced by Andy Jobe </p><p><strong>Episode Cover Art </strong></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://mkallisonart.com/portfolio/">Mackenzie Allison </a></p><p><strong>Sound Effects and Additional Music: </strong></p><p>-<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://Freesound.org">Freesound.org</a> </p><p>-Suzanna Bridges (As Sparky) </p><p>-Pixabay Artists: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/music/happy-childrens-tunes-twinkles-and-bells-263337/">AlanaJordan</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/music/ambient-warm-rain-145528/">Grand_Project</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/music/big-band-cumbia-mexican-banda-2716/">JuliusH</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/music/urban-latin-latin-fun-dance-music-mexican-background-hip-hop-larga-noche-140546/">White_Records</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/music/folk-texas-255948/">FJRAC_Travel_Vlog</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/music/acoustic-group-spanish-guitar-song-latin-mexican-background-music-intro-theme-260578/">BackgroundMusicForVideo</a></p><p>© 2025 PowerMouse Press, LLC</p>
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22 MIN