July’s Brain Breather: Feeling Panicky with Pokey and Squirm

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.

Feelings Focus: Staying calm; coping with panic and anxiety

Strategies: Mantras and affirmations

Protagonists: Pokey the Spork and Squirm the Worm Lizard

Setting: The Niger River Delta

Resources:

-Helping Kids Cope with Anxiety

-Helping Kids Stay Calm

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Created, Written, Edited, 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

Meg Lewis

Sound Effects and Additional Music:

-freesound.org

-pixabay.com

-Pixabay artists: SunnyScy; SIMAS-2010, John Bartman

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4.4 July’s Full Episode: Little Hippo…BIG SWIM!!! (Nigeria)

Story: With help from a squirmy, wormy new friend, a tiny hippo faces her fears and makes a BIG splash…literally!

Region: Nigeria

Sticky Situation: What do you do when you’re feeling a little panicky?

Unstick Tricks by: Erin (Age 8), and Charlotte (Age 10)

Feelings Focus: Coping with anxiety, managing fear, regulating breath and feelings together, visualization

Check out our fantasterrific pod friends: Modern Dadhood and Natural Nature Youth

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Story by:

Courtney Lewis

Created, Written, and Produced by:

Meg Lewis

Sound Design/Audio Editing:

Meg Lewis and Nate Blaweiss

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:

-Freesound.org

-Suzanna Bridges (As Sparky)

-Pixabay and Freesound.org Artists: LudoSoundX; SigmaMusicArt; Jooga-Booga_Studios; Denis-Pavlov-Music; John Bartman; Music_for_Videos; Szegvari

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July’s Sneak Attack!!! Giant Masks and Tiny Hippos in Nigeria

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

Region: Nigeria

Facts: Igbo culture, Ijele masks, yams

Animals: Worm lizards and pygmy hippos

Jokes: Yams and spots!

Links for Kids:

-Giante Ijele Masks

-Yam vs Sweet Potato

-Pygmy Hippo Facts

-Worm Lizard Facts

-World Wildlife Fund Action Center Link

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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/

-Silly Country Rhyme Song: BackgroundMusicforVideo

-Pixabay Artists: AudioCoffee; John Bartman; Angel4leon

Know a kid with great advice for Sticky Situations? Shoot us an email at info@storypillar.com.

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Pride Month Bonus Episode: When Webster Ate Through the Candy Castle

Join us for an extra special LGBTQ+ Pride Month Bonus Episode featuring a story written and narrated by Storypillar listener, Izzie, and her dad, Josh…When Webster Ate Through the Candy Castle.

Because at Storypillar, no matter who you are or who you love, we love YOU! ♥️

HAPPY PRIDE MONTH! 🥳🌈

Love telling stories!? Check out guest narrator, Josh R.’s, Tell Us A Story Card Game: https://www.tellusastory.games/home

Celebrating Pride Month With Kids:

https://parents-together.org/11-creative-activities-to-celebrate-pride-with-kids/

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Created, Written, and Produced by:

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

Meg Lewis

Sound Effects and Additional Music:

-https://freesound.org/

-Suzanna Bridges (As Sparky)

-Pixabay Artists: Nakaradaalexander, AlexGrohl, NaturesEye

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June’s Brain Breather: Feeling Dread with Plumby and Sir Trots-A-Lot

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.

Feelings Focus: Feeling dread; not wanting to do something; procrastinating

Strategies: Visualization; Game reframe (coping)

Protagonists: Plumby the Plunger and Sir Trots-A-Lot the Camel

Setting: A house made entirely of tulips…somewhere in Turkey

Resources:

-Helping Kids Combat Procrastination

-Goal Ladder Activity

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Created, Written, Edited, 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

Meg Lewis

Sound Effects and Additional Music:

-freesound.org

-pixabay.com

-Pixabay artists: SunnyScy; SIMAS-2010, JacobsApp

Know a kid with cool facts, great jokes, or who wants to share how they’re feeling? Tell us! Details at www.storypillar.com/unsticktricks.

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June’s Full Episode: Stinky Mutant Ninja Pinecones (Turkey)

Story: Bahar, Gamze, and Zeki would much rather play video games, crawl around with bugs, and train sidekicks than actually do their chores. But with help from some very smart ants–and despite a gaggle of extra gassy ninja bunnies–they team up and come through for their mom in the end.

Region: Turkey

Sticky Situation: What do you do when you’re having trouble working as a team?

Unstick Tricks by: Jayna (Age 5.5), Erin (Age 8), and Summer (Age 11)

Feelings Focus: Compromising, cooperating, reciprocating, and taking responsibility

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

Check out our newest pod-friend: Modern Dadhood

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Created, Written, and Produced by:

Meg Lewis

Sound Design/Audio Editing:

Meg Lewis and Nate Blaweiss

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:

-Freesound.org

-Suzanna Bridges (As Sparky)

-Pixabay and Freesound.org Artists: Onoychenko_Music, 9JackJack8, JacobsApp, Ahmad MousaviPour, StudioKolomna, NiKneT_Art, Stinky Mutant Ninja Pinecones Guitar Riff Base

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

Region: Turkey

Facts: Pink lakes, oil wrestling, camel wrestling, and tulips

Animals: Angora rabbits!

Jokes: Tulips and bunnies!

Links for Kids:

-Camel Wrestling Facts

-Tulips in Turkey

-Angora Rabbit Facts for Kids

-World Record: Longest Rabbit Fur

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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/

-Silly Country Rhyme Song: BackgroundMusicforVideo

-Pixabay Artists: Rene1905, Onoychenko_Music

Know a kid with great advice for Sticky Situations? Shoot us an email at info@storypillar.com.

© 2025 PowerMouse Press, LLC

May’s Brain Breather: Feeling Sorry With Rainy and Boot-Boot

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.

Feelings Focus: Making mistakes, Coping with guilt

Strategies: Apologizing, Making Amends

Protagonists: Rainy the Reindeer and Boot-Boot the…boot

Setting: A rainbow-shaped island near Finland

Resources:

-Helping Kids Apologize

-Apology Activity Ideas

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Created, Written, Edited, 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

Meg Lewis

Sound Effects and Additional Music:

-freesound.org

-pixabay.com

-Pixabay Artists: SunnyScy, SIMAS-2010, and Sonican

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.

© 2025 PowerMouse Press, LLC