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

Sparky Shorts: Dracula Makes Strudel! (Mini-episode)
SEP 30, 2024
Sparky Shorts: Dracula Makes Strudel! (Mini-episode)
<p><strong>Sparky Shorts: Dracula Makes Strudel! </strong><em>(Mini-episode)</em></p><p><em>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!</em></p><p><strong>Sparky’s September Favorites:</strong> </p><p>-Dracula’s Cave </p><p>(<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sneak-attack-3-7-speedy-cubes-spooky-caves-and-pine/id1671452499?i=1000668029019">From Sneak Attack!!! 3.7</a>)</p><p> -Strudel</p><p>(<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/storypillar-full-episode-3-7-doodle-for-strudel-hungary/id1671452499?i=1000668854517">From Doodle for Strudel, Full Episode 3.7</a>)</p><p><strong>Talk Like a Chicken:</strong></p><p>Compromise: Bawk…bawk…bawkabawkabawka-BAWK!</p><p><strong>Feelings Focus:</strong> Compromising, Setting boundaries </p><p><strong>Links for Kids and their Grownups:</strong></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://connectedfamilies.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Object-Lesson-Oranges-and-Compromise.pdf">Orange Cookie Compromise Activity</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, 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, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/andyandsuzanna/">Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges</a> </p><p>Produced by Andy Jobe </p><p><strong>Episode Cover Art: </strong></p><p>Meg Lewis </p><p><strong>Additional Music and Sound Effects:</strong></p><p>-Suzanna Bridges as Sparky</p><p>-<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.freesound.org">www.freesound.org</a><strong> </strong></p><p>-Talk Like a Chicken Song: <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>-Dracula Makes Strudel Song: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/music/comedy-circus-hungaria-is-comedy-music-219158/">Alex Grohl</a></p><p>-Sparky’s Favorite Things Song: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/music/cartoons-raggamuffin-173303/">GeoffHarvey</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>© 2024 PowerMouse Press, LLC </strong></p>
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10 MIN
Bean-o-meter Check 3.7: Feeling Ignored (Mini-episode)
SEP 16, 2024
Bean-o-meter Check 3.7: Feeling Ignored (Mini-episode)
<p><strong>Bean-o-meter Check 3.7: Feeling Ignored <em>(Mini-episode)</em></strong></p><p><em>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. </em></p><p><strong>Feelings Focus: </strong>Feeling ignored, unheard, and unseen </p><p><strong>Strategies: </strong>Mind and Body Check; Sparkle Like a Rainbow Glitter Disco Star (Mindfulness, coping, affirmations)</p><p><strong>Links for Kids and their Grownups:</strong></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://worldofprintables.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Star-Template-5-Pointed-7-Inch.png">Inner Sparkle Star Template</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.teachingexpertise.com/sel/affirmations-activity/">Affirmation Activities for Kids</a><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Check out our story-tastic pod friends…</strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/koala-shine-daytime-kids-stories/id1709930013">Koala Shine</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://kittenandclucky.com/">Kitten and Clucky</a>, and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bearilybear.com/">Bearily Bear</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, 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, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/andyandsuzanna/">Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges</a> </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>Chill Mindfulness Song: </strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://freesound.org/people/Seth_Makes_Sounds/sounds/670039/">https://freesound.org/people/Seth_Makes_Sounds/sounds/670039/</a></p><p><strong>Feeling Invisible Song:</strong></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://freesound.org/people/Seth_Makes_Sounds/sounds/679738/">https://freesound.org/people/Seth_Makes_Sounds/sounds/679738/</a><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Rainbow Glitter Disco Star Song:</strong></p><p>Pixabay Artist: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/music/solo-instruments-marimba-dreams-soft-melodies-for-blissful-relaxation-129357/">NourishedByMusic</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>© 2024 PowerMouse Press, LLC</strong></p>
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11 MIN
Storypillar Full Episode 3.7: Doodle for Strudel (Hungary)
SEP 9, 2024
Storypillar Full Episode 3.7: Doodle for Strudel (Hungary)
<p><strong>Storypillar Full Episode 3.7: Doodle for Strudel (Hungary)</strong></p><p><strong>Story: </strong>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. </p><p> </p><p><strong>Region: </strong>Hungary</p><p><strong>Sticky Situation: </strong>What do you do when you have to work with a bossy teammate?</p><p><strong>Unstick Tricks by:</strong> Charlotte (Age 7), Amelia Anne (Age 9)</p><p><strong>Feelings Focus: </strong>Setting boundaries, speaking up, compromising</p><p><strong>Check out our story-tastic pod friends…</strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/koala-shine-daytime-kids-stories/id1709930013">Koala Shine</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://kittenandclucky.com/">Kitten and Clucky</a>, and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bearilybear.com/">Bearily Bear</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>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>Kathryn Torres </p><p>Meg Lewis</p><p><strong>Sound Design/Audio Editing: </strong></p><p>Niamh McAuliffe </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><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>-<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://freesound.org/people/tombenedict/sounds/397997/">Forest Sounds</a> </p><p>-Suzanna Bridges (As Sparky) </p><p>-Pixabay Artists: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/music/introoutro-pony-trek-guitar-ahmad-mousavipour-13869/">Ahmad MousaviPour</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/music/solo-classical-instruments-dionisio-aguado-ejercicio-classical-guitar-played-on-harpsichord-7731/">Nesrality</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://pixabay.com/music/folk-hutsul-fantasy-132797/">Onoychenkomusic</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/music/folk-gipsy-133020/">Onoychenkomusic 2</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/music/video-games-atari-8-bit-black-magic-composer-cancan-148601/">As_I_in_does_tries</a></p><p><em>Know a kid with great advice for Sticky Situations? Tell us! Details at </em><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.storypillar.com/unsticktricks"><em>www.storypillar.com/unsticktricks</em></a><em>. </em></p><p>© 2024 PowerMouse Press, LLC </p>
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28 MIN
Sneak Attack!!! 3.7: Speedy Cubes, Spooky Caves, and Pine Marten Poop in Hungary (Mini-Episode)
SEP 2, 2024
Sneak Attack!!! 3.7: Speedy Cubes, Spooky Caves, and Pine Marten Poop in Hungary (Mini-Episode)
<p><strong>Sneak Attack!!! 3.7: Speedy Cubes, Spooky Caves, and Pine Marten Poop in Hungary</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> Hungary</p><p><strong>Facts:</strong> Caves and Rubik’s Cubes</p><p><strong>Animals: </strong>Pine Martens</p><p><strong>Jokes: </strong>Rubber Duckies and Squirrels! </p><p><strong>Links for Kids:</strong> </p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/geography/countries/article/Hungary">Hungary Facts for Kids</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://ruwix.com/amazing-rubiks-cube-facts/">Rubik’s Cube Facts</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.corinthia.com/en-gb/budapest/discover-budapest/exploring-the-underground-caves-in-budapest/">Exploring Budapest’s Caves</a> </p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/blog/2018/06/pine-marten-facts/">Pine Marten Facts</a></p><p><strong>Pod Friends: </strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bearilybear.com/">Bearily Bear</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://kittenandclucky.com/">Kitten and Clucky</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/koala-shine-daytime-kids-stories/id1709930013">Koala Shine</a>, and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pod.link/1696972405/episode/0c21282c6f5373ba49c8779b8dcfd473">Podcast 360</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><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>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>Storypillar Theme Song: </strong></p><p>Lyrics by Meg Lewis </p><p>Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges </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>-<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://freesound.org/people/BlondPanda/sounds/659889/">Joke Time Song </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/folk-hutsul-fantasy-132797/">Onoychenkomusic</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/music/video-games-go-for-it-80s-cheesy-vhs-infomercial-synthpop-soundtrack-187085/">MelodyAyresGriffiths</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/music/scary-childrens-tunes-halloween-surfing-with-spooks-178078/">AlexGrohl</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/music/modern-country-old-country-joy-201384/">Sonican</a></p><p><strong>© 2024 PowerMouse Press, LLC</strong></p>
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12 MIN
Bean-o-meter Check 3.6 Feeling LAZY (Mini-episode)
AUG 19, 2024
Bean-o-meter Check 3.6 Feeling LAZY (Mini-episode)
<p><strong>Bean-o-meter Check 3.6 Feeling LAZY <em>(Mini-episode)</em></strong></p><p><em>Figuring out how we’re feeling is hard…but easier with friends. Help Bean check in with her mind, body, and voice. Maybe you’ll learn more about how you’re feeling today, too. </em></p><p><strong>Feelings Focus: </strong>Feeling lazy; Not wanting to do something </p><p><strong>Strategies: </strong>Mind, Body, and Voice Check; Big Fluffy Marshmallow (Mindfulness, coping, expressing and regulating emotions)</p><p><strong>Links for Kids and their Grownups:</strong></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://mommyevolution.com/marshmallow-games/">Fun With Marshmallows</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.prenda.com/post/how-to-motivate-kids-without-praise-or-rewards">Tips for Motivating and Encouraging Kids</a></p><p><strong>Check out our story-tastic new pod friends…</strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/koala-shine-daytime-kids-stories/id1709930013">Koala Shine</a> and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bearilybear.com/">Bearily Bear</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, 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, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/andyandsuzanna/">Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges</a> </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>Chill Mindfulness Song: </strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://freesound.org/people/Seth_Makes_Sounds/sounds/670039/">https://freesound.org/people/Seth_Makes_Sounds/sounds/670039/</a></p><p><strong>Feeling Lazy Song:</strong></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://soundcloud.com/sethamakessounds/straight-stream-of-echoes">https://soundcloud.com/sethamakessounds/straight-stream-of-echoes</a></p><p><strong>Big Fluffy Marshmallow Song:</strong></p><p>Pixabay Artist: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/music/afrobeat-latino-dance-167252/">Jacobsapp</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>© 2024 PowerMouse Press, LLC</strong></p>
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11 MIN