Storypillar
Storypillar

Storypillar

Meg Lewis

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Welcome to Storypillar, a podcast for kids, ages 5-8. Together with Sneak, Bean, Sparky, and Meg, we'll… Tackle sticky social situations and tough feelings. Pick up solid, usable advice from real, live kids! Explore our world’s amazing countries, cultures, and creatures. Hear some fantasterrific stories and giggle our faces off! Join us for fresh episodes on the first three Mondays of every month. You’ll learn something new, laugh until your cheeks hurt, and feel better equipped to handle any bumps life throws your way.Website: www.storypillar.comInstagram: @storypillarSupport us on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/storypillarContact: [email protected], Written, and Produced by: Meg Lewis

Recent Episodes

Brain Breather Bonanza! (Best of Season 4)
MAR 9, 2026
Brain Breather Bonanza! (Best of Season 4)
<p><strong>Brain Breather Bonanza! (Best of Season 4)</strong></p><p><strong>Episode Description: </strong>Figuring out how we’re feeling is easier with friends. Join Bean for a listen to some great Brain Breather Stories from Season 4 that helped us check in with our minds and take care of our feelings.</p><p><strong>Original Episodes:</strong></p><p><strong>-</strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/junes-brain-breather-feeling-dread-with-plumby-and/id1671452499?i=1000713032898">Feeling Dread with Plumby and Sir Trots-A-Lot</a> </p><p>-<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/julys-brain-breather-feeling-panicky-with-pokey-and-squirm/id1671452499?i=1000718282018">Feeling Panicky with Pokey and Squirm</a></p><p>-<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/decembers-brain-breather-feeling-disappointed-with/id1671452499?i=1000741333138">Feeling Disappointed with Shelly and Slice</a></p><p><strong>Helpful Resources:</strong></p><p>-<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://dandeliontraininganddevelopment.com/2023/01/childrens-activity-goal-planning-ladder/">Goal Ladder Activity</a></p><p>-<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://copingskillsforkids.com/calming-anxiety">Helping Kids Cope with Anxiety</a></p><p>-<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://extension.purdue.edu/4-H/_docs/copecakescopingskillworksheets.pdf">Copecake<strong> </strong>Coping Toolkit Activities</a></p><p><strong>Don’t Forget: </strong>We’ll be back for <strong><em>Season 5 on Monday, April 6, 2026! </em></strong>🥳</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><strong>Support Us: </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>Created, Written, and Produced by: </strong></p><p>Meg Lewis</p><p><strong>Sound Design/Audio Editing: </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>Meg Lewis</p><p><strong>Sound Effects and Additional Music: </strong></p><p>-Freesound.org </p><p>-Suzanna Bridges (As Sparky) </p><p>-<strong>Pixabay Artists: </strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/music/upbeat-acoustic-simasx27s-243677/">SIMAS-2010</a>, <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/techno-trance-the-nutcracker-dance-of-the-sugar-plum-fairy-electro-house-version-173832/">White_Records</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/music/christmas-jingle-bells-hip-hop-350035/">Tunetank</a><strong>, </strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/music/solo-guitar-happy-african-village-69/">John Bartman</a><strong>, </strong><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/ireland-bag-o-irish-310585/">Grumpynora</a></p><p><strong>© 2026 PowerMouse Press, LLC</strong></p>
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16 MIN
Sneak Attack-A-Rama with Spaghetti on Top! (Best of Season 4)
MAR 2, 2026
Sneak Attack-A-Rama with Spaghetti on Top! (Best of Season 4)
<p><strong>Sneak Attack-A-Rama with Spaghetti on Top! (Best of Season 4)</strong></p><p><em>Join Sneak for a GIANT bowl of spaghetti…and our favorite animal facts and eyeball-meltingly funny jokes from Season 4’s Sneak Attacks. </em></p><p><strong>Original Episodes:</strong></p><p>-<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aprils-sneak-attack-mighty-monarchs-and-cave-bacon-in/id1671452499?i=1000702487618">Mighty Monarchs and Cave Bacon in Mexico</a></p><p>-<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/augusts-sneak-attack-snow-leopards-and-yak-cheese-in-tibet/id1671452499?i=1000720568970">Snow Leopards and Yak Cheese in Tibet</a></p><p>-<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/octobers-sneak-attack-screaming-rocks-giant-turtles/id1671452499?i=1000730383118">Screaming Rocks, Leathery Turtles, and Old School Halloween in Ireland </a></p><p>-<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/decembers-sneak-attack-robber-crabs-and-holiday/id1671452499?i=1000739101030">Robber Crabs and Holiday Buffaloes in Guam</a></p><p><strong>Don’t Forget: </strong>We’ll be back for <strong><em>Season 5 of Storypillar on Monday, April 6, 2026! </em></strong>🥳</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><strong>Support Us: </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>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>Sound Design/Audio Editing: </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>Meg Lewis and Mackenzie Allison</p><p><strong>Sound Effects and Additional Music: </strong></p><p>-<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://freesound.org/">https://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/folk-oktoberfest-germany-is-not-ai-generate-242366/">SigmaMusicArt</a>; <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/music/ireland-bag-o-irish-310585/">Grumpynora</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/music/scary-childrens-tunes-halloween-surfing-with-spooks-178078/">Alex Grohl</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/music/folk-polka-song-polish-traditional-music-background-intro-theme-261890/">BackgroundMusicforVideo</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/music/china-chinese-new-year-182996/">Stock Music</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/music/special-occasions-asian-celebration-172505/">Pumpupthemind</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/music/folk-texas-255948/">FJRAC_Travel_Vlog</a></p><p><strong>© 2026 PowerMouse Press, LLC</strong></p>
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Season 4 Story Sip 5: Banana Butt and the Magic Stone Story Replay
FEB 16, 2026
Season 4 Story Sip 5: Banana Butt and the Magic Stone Story Replay
<p><strong>Season 4 Story Sip</strong> <strong>5: Banana Butt and the Magic Stone Story Replay</strong></p><p>One more Story Sip before a Season 4 Sneak-Attack-A-Rama that’ll send you scrambling for your silly little spaghetti socks! 🍝🧦So get ready for smushy sandwiches, 🥪 cranky sea turtles, 🐢 and a magical dose of perseverance for an extra rotten day. 🪄</p><p><strong>Story Description: </strong>Niamh’s Halloween field trip goes from bad to worse thanks to a squishy banana sandwich and an extra bumpy bus ride. Luckily, she meets a cheeky mermaid and cranky sea turtle who help her flip her frustration into motivation to keep going even when things get tough.</p><p><strong>Region: </strong>Ireland</p><p><strong>Sticky Situation: </strong>What do you do when something is really hard and you’re feeling frustrated?</p><p><strong>Feelings Focus: </strong>Coping with frustration; emoting; positive self-talk; self-soothing; resilience</p><p><strong>Helpful Resources:</strong></p><p><strong>-</strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/almond-day/">National Almond Day</a></p><p>-<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://realitypathing.com/ideas-for-activities-that-help-children-release-frustration-positively/">Frustration Strategies for Kids</a></p><p><strong>Don’t Forget: </strong>We’ll be back for <strong><em>Season 5 of Storypillar on Monday, April 6, 2026! </em></strong>🥳</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><strong>Support Us: </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>Shop at: </strong></p><p>storypillarstore.threadless.com</p><p><strong>Created, Written, and Produced by: </strong></p><p>Meg Lewis</p><p><strong>Story by:</strong></p><p>Ella English</p><p><strong>Performed by:</strong></p><p>Lynsey-Anne Moffat</p><p><strong>Sound Design/Audio Editing: </strong></p><p>Meg Lewis </p><p>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>Meg Lewis and Mackenzie Allison</p><p><strong>Sound Effects and Additional Music: </strong></p><p>-Freesound.org </p><p>-Suzanna Bridges (As Sparky) </p><p>-Pixabay Artists: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/music/ireland-bag-o-irish-310585/">Grumpynora</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/music/upbeat-celtic-electro-jig-music-only-308537/">Dominique_GARNIER</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/music/folk-irish-153193/">SergePavkinMusic</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/music/folk-nordic-407196/">Sounova</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/music/adventure-the-sea-is-calling-99289/">Musictown</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/music/main-title-brandon-hill-glbml-109292/">GeoffreyBurch</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/music/folk-oktoberfest-germany-is-not-ai-generate-242366/">SigmaMusicArt</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/music/scary-childrens-tunes-halloween-surfing-with-spooks-178078/">Alex Grohl</a></p><p><strong>© 2026 PowerMouse Press, LLC</strong> </p>
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18 MIN
Season 4 Story Sip 4: Best Day Never (Story Replay)
FEB 9, 2026
Season 4 Story Sip 4: Best Day Never (Story Replay)
<p><strong>Season 4 Story Sip</strong> <strong>4: Best Day Never </strong><em>(Story Replay)</em></p><p>Snuggle up for another Winter Story Sip! This week, we’ll head for the warm waters of the Azores Islands with some jiggly–and squeaky–new friends. 🪼🐥 💦</p><p><strong>Story: </strong>A jolly jellyfish’s perfect day takes a turn for the worse…at least until his exuberant best friend, squeaky new pet, and sting-proof octo-taxi help him flip his thinking. </p><p><strong>Region: </strong>The Azores (Portugal)</p><p><strong>Sticky Situation: </strong>What do you do when you’re having a really, really terribly awful bad day?</p><p><strong>Feelings Focus: </strong>Coping with frustration and disappointment; thinking positively; flipping perspectives; turning to friends for help </p><p><strong>Helpful Resources:</strong></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.gottman.com/blog/age-age-guide-helping-kids-manage-emotions/">-Age-by-Age Guide for Managing Emotions</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://children.wi.gov/Documents/MHCurriculum/Teach%20Coping%20Skills%20Checklist.pdf">-Coping Skills for Kids Printables</a></p><p><strong>Don’t Forget: </strong>We’ll be back for <strong><em>Season 5 of Storypillar on Monday, April 6, 2026! </em></strong>🥳</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><strong>Support Us: </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>Created, Written, and Produced by: </strong></p><p>Meg Lewis</p><p><strong>Story by:</strong></p><p>Mackenzie Allison</p><p><strong>Sound Design/Audio Editing: </strong></p><p>Meg Lewis </p><p>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>Meg Lewis and Mackenzie Allison</p><p><strong>Sound Effects and Additional Music: </strong></p><p>-freesound.org</p><p>-Suzanna Bridges (As Sparky) </p><p>-Pixabay Artists: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/music/upbeat-the-latin-party-211307/">MomotMusic</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/music/folk-the-days-are-numbered-310197/">AlanaJordan</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/music/happy-childrens-tunes-twinkles-and-bells-263337/">AlanaJordan 2</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/music/solo-guitar-carcelero-by-juan-martin-flamenco-guitar-ahmad-mousavipour-12961/">Ahmad MousaviPour</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/users/ahmadmousavipour-48747432/">Ahmad MousaviPour 2</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/music/urban-latin-in-the-summer-dance-156863/">Raspberrymusic</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/music/upbeat-spanish-latin-flamenco-dance-loop-199892/">Sonican</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/music/modern-country-old-country-joy-201384/">Sonican 2</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/music/elevator-music-elevator-music-bossa-nova-background-music-version-60s-10900/">Music For Video</a></p><p><strong>© 2026 PowerMouse Press, LLC</strong></p>
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17 MIN
Season 4 Story Sip 3: Little Hippo, BIG SWIM! Story Replay
FEB 2, 2026
Season 4 Story Sip 3: Little Hippo, BIG SWIM! Story Replay
<p><strong>Season 4 Story Sip</strong> <strong>3: Little Hippo, BIG SWIM! Story Replay</strong></p><p>Happy I’m-so-cold-my-toes-might-fall-off-season for anyone currently celebrating! 🥶👣</p><p>And to our southern hemisphere listeners…can we come visit!? Like…NOW! 🏖️😎😆 </p><p>We’re still on winter break, ❄️ but we’ll keep the Story Sips (Season 4 story replays) coming your way on the first 3 Mondays of February, and March! 🥳 This week, tiny hippos, 🦛 “worms” with legs, 🪱 and lots and LOTS of splashing! 💦</p><p><strong>Story Description: </strong>With help from a squirmy, wormy new friend, a tiny hippo faces her fears and makes a BIG splash…literally!</p><p><strong>Region: </strong>Nigeria</p><p><strong>Sticky Situation: </strong>What do you do when you’re feeling a little panicky?</p><p><strong>Feelings Focus: </strong>Coping with anxiety, managing fear, regulating breath and feelings together, visualization</p><p><strong>Don’t Forget: </strong>We’ll be back for <strong><em>Season 5 of Storypillar on Monday, April 6, 2026! </em></strong>🥳</p><p><strong>Resources: </strong></p><p>-<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://copingskillsforkids.com/calming-anxiety">Helping Kids Cope with Anxiety</a></p><p>-<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.connecticutchildrens.org/growing-healthy/12-calming-exercises-teach-your-child">Helping Kids Stay Calm</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>Support Us: </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>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>Story by:</strong></p><p>Courtney Lewis</p><p><strong>Sound Design/Audio Editing: </strong></p><p>Meg Lewis </p><p>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>Meg Lewis and Mackenzie Allison</p><p><strong>Sound Effects and Additional Music: </strong></p><p>-<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://freesound.org/">https://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/main-title-percussion-and-claps-198850/">SigmaMusicArt</a>; <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/music/upbeat-welcome-to-the-jungle-228477/">Jooga-Booga_Studios</a>; <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/music/pulses-marimba-game-high-tech-electronics-technology-291103/">Denis-Pavlov-Music</a>; <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/music/solo-guitar-happy-african-village-69/">John Bartman</a>; <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/music/lullabies-twinkle-twinkle-little-star-lullaby-164263/">Music_for_Videos</a>; <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://freesound.org/people/szegvari/sounds/641823/">Szegvari</a></p><p><strong>© 2026 PowerMouse Press, LLC</strong> </p>
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16 MIN