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: Coping with failure; Feeling not good enough

Protagonists: Cottonball the Sheep and Swoosh the Windshield Wiper

Setting: A fjord on New Zealand’s South Island

Strategies: Self affirmations; confidence mantras; “Find your can” mindset shift (Ask: What can I do?)

Resources:

-Confidence Mantras for Kids

-Helping Kids Cope with Failure

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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: SIMAS-2010, SunnyScy BBB Song, SunnyScy NZ Song; Eusebiodemaria, LudoSoundX

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.

© 2026 PowerMouse Press, LLC

Story: Maia the kea thinks worms are delicious, but realizes they’re pretty hard to get if your beak just isn’t built for digging. Thankfully, Riko the kiwi is not only willing to share a wriggly snack, but also to help Maia rediscover her own, unique talents.

Region: New Zealand

Sticky Situation: What do you do when you’re feeling not good enough and like you can’t do anything right?

Unstick Tricks by: Jamie (Age 10) and Luke (Age 10)

Feelings Focus: Shifting mindset, embracing strengths, asking for help, collaboration

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

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Created, Written, and Produced by:

Meg Lewis

Story by:

Joshua Rubin

Narrated by:

Pamela Galbraith

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

-Hawaii Nature Ambient Sound

-Kiwi call: https://deadsounds.com/kiwi-bird-sound

-Suzanna Bridges (As Sparky)

-Pixabay Artists: GeoffreyBurch; SunnyScy; AntipodeanWriter; Eusebiodemaria; Onetent; 9JackJack8; GeoffHarvey

© 2026 PowerMouse Press, LLC

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

Region: New Zealand

Facts: Maori culture and Ta Moko tattoos; fjords;

Animals: Alpine parrots, kiwi birds, lots and LOTS of sheep

Jokes: Keas and sheep!

Links for Kids:

-New Zealand Facts for Kids

-Kea Facts for Kids

-Kiwi Facts for Kids

-Beginners’ Guide to Rugby

-Ta Moko: Maori Tattooing

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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/

-Kiwi call: https://deadsounds.com/kiwi-bird-sound

-Joke Time Song: https://freesound.org/people/BlondPanda/sounds/659889/

-Silly Country Rhyme Song: BackgroundMusicforVideo

-Pixabay Artists: SunnyScy; AntipodeanWriter

Know a kid with great advice for Sticky Situations? Check out www.storypillar.com/unsticktricks.

© 2026 PowerMouse Press, LLC

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: Setting boundaries, facing bullies, being assertive, speaking up

Protagonists: Purrcy the Mountain Lion and Flush the Toilet

Setting: A tree fort in the Smoky Mountains

Strategies: Great Grandpotty Lidbert’s 4 S’s of Setting Boundaries (Stand tall, Speak calmly, Say what needs to stop, Suggest an alternative)

Resources: Helping Kids Be Assertive, Assertive Practice for Kids

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Website: www.storypillar.com

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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

-Hawaii Nature Ambient Sound

-Pixabay Artists: SIMAS-2010, SunnyScy, AlanaJordan, Music_for_Creators, Folk_Acoustic

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

© 2026 PowerMouse Press, LLC

Story: A sneezy rabbit, cheeky snail, and slightly overbearing possum learn a thing or two about setting boundaries…and manage to get animals with no climbing skills whatsoever up a giant tree.

Region: The Smoky Mountains (Southeastern United States)

Sticky Situation: What do you do when a friend is being rude?

Unstick Tricks by: Vivienne (Age 8), Lena (Age 6), and Jayna (Age 6)

Feelings Focus: Speaking up; empathy; setting boundaries; managing with bullies; standing up for yourself

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

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Story by:

Meg 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

-Hawaii Nature Ambient Sound

-Suzanna Bridges (As Sparky)

-Pixabay Artists: NightCityTunes; AlanaJordan; Music_for_Creators; Caffeine_Creek_Band; Grumpynora; Folk_Acoustic

© 2026 PowerMouse Press, LLC

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

Region: The Smoky Mountains

Facts: The Great Smoky Mountains; Sequoya, Ayoka, and the written Cherokee language; the first Cherokee newspaper; Traditional Cherokee games

Animals: Mountain lions, aka deer tigers, aka pumas, aka the mammal with the most names EVER!

Jokes: Cats and mountain lions!

Links for Kids:

Traditional Cherokee Games

Why are the Smoky Mountains Smokey?

Mountain Lion Facts for Kids

Trail of Tears Resources:

https://historyforkids.org/trail-of-tears/

For Our Long-time Storypillar Friends: Today’s episode might sound familiar. That’s because we’ve learned a lot over the past four years and decided to give some of our favorite episodes a fresh sound. We hope you enjoy this brand-sparkling new version with even more catchy music, ridiculous jokes, and silly shenanigans…we made it just for YOU! ❤️

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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:

-Freesound.org

-Joke Time Song: https://freesound.org/people/BlondPanda/sounds/659889/

-Silly Country Rhyme Song: BackgroundMusicforVideo

-Episode Refresh Song: Grumpynora

-Pixabay Artists: Music_for_Creators; SergePavkinMusic

Know a kid with great advice for Sticky Situations? Check out www.storypillar.com/unsticktricks.

© 2026 PowerMouse Press, LLC

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 worried, managing anxiety

Protagonists:

Milky the Cow and Flop the Lasagna Noodle

Setting: Kenya’s Masai Mara

Strategies: Cloud Dragons (Anxiety defusion; visualization)

Resources:

Helping Kids Defuse Worries

Anxiety Coping Activities for Kids

Info/Get in Touch:

Website: www.storypillar.com

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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: SIMAS-2010, SunnyScy, White_Records, Tunetank

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.

© 2026 PowerMouse Press, LLC

Story: Nia the eland is SUPER worried about joining the Great Migration from the Serengeti to the Masai Mara. I mean treacherous rivers…hungry lions and crocodiles…who could blame her?? Luckily, Tosha the cheerful bee eater and Kiloki the cool Zebra are on hand with friendly encouragement, good advice, and a few swift kicks to the armpit…for the lions and crocodiles, of course.

Region: Kenya

Sticky Situation: What do you do when you’re feeling worried about EVERYTHING?

Unstick Tricks by: Denver (Age 6), Valentina (Age 7)

Special Guest Narrator: Njeri Gachathi

Feelings Focus: Feeling worried, coping with anxiety; managing fear; positive visualization

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

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Story by:

Courtney Lewis

Listen to another of Courtney’s stories here.

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

-Sounddino.com

-Suzanna Bridges (As Sparky)

-Pixabay Artists: HitsLab; Miguelppais; Tunetank; 9JackJack8; RaspberryMusic; GeoffHarvey

© 2026 PowerMouse Press, LLC

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

Region: Kenya

Facts: The Great Rift Valley, The Maasai, The Great Migration, The Masai Mara

Animals: Elands and Little Bee Eaters

Jokes: Lions and Bees!

Links for Kids:

-The Great Migration in the Masai Mara

-The Maasai People

-Little Bee Eater Facts

-Eland Facts

-The Great Rift Valley

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Info/Get in Touch:

Website: www.storypillar.com

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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/ and sounddino.com

-Flamingo Sounds

-Joke Time Song: https://freesound.org/people/BlondPanda/sounds/659889/

-Silly Country Rhyme Song: BackgroundMusicforVideo

-Pixabay Artists: Starostin; RaspberryMusic; Ivan_Luzan

Know a kid with great advice for Sticky Situations? Check out www.storypillar.com/unsticktricks.

© 2026 PowerMouse Press, LLC

Get your pom-poms ready, people, ‘cause it’s almost time for Season 5 of Storypillar! 🥳 Here’s a sneak listen to what we have in store for a brand, sparkling new season of Sneak Attacks, Full Episodes, and Brain Breathers.

See you for Season 5 on Monday, April 6th, 2026!!!

Grownups, know a smart kid with great advice? We’d love to hear from them. Head to storypillar.com/unsticktricks for details.

Info/Get in Touch:

Website: www.storypillar.com

Instagram: @storypillar

Join our mailing list.

Support Us:

https://ko-fi.com/storypillar

Shop at:

storypillarstore.threadless.com

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

Mackenzie Allison and Meg Lewis

Sound Effects and Additional Music:

-https://freesound.org/

-Suzanna Bridges (As Sparky)

-Pixabay Artists: Grumpynora; Ivan_Luzan

© 2026 PowerMouse Press, LLC

Episode Description: 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.

Original Episodes:

-Feeling Dread with Plumby and Sir Trots-A-Lot

-Feeling Panicky with Pokey and Squirm

-Feeling Disappointed with Shelly and Slice

Helpful Resources:

-Goal Ladder Activity

-Helping Kids Cope with Anxiety

-Copecake Coping Toolkit Activities

Don’t Forget: We’ll be back for Season 5 on Monday, April 6, 2026! 🥳

Info/Get in Touch:

Website: www.storypillar.com

Instagram: @storypillar

Support Us:

https://ko-fi.com/storypillar

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:

-Freesound.org

-Suzanna Bridges (As Sparky)

-Pixabay Artists: SIMAS-2010, SunnyScy, White_Records, Tunetank, John Bartman, White_Records, Grumpynora

© 2026 PowerMouse Press, LLC

Join Sneak for a GIANT bowl of spaghetti…and our favorite animal facts and eyeball-meltingly funny jokes from Season 4’s Sneak Attacks.

Original Episodes:

-Mighty Monarchs and Cave Bacon in Mexico

-Snow Leopards and Yak Cheese in Tibet

-Screaming Rocks, Leathery Turtles, and Old School Halloween in Ireland

-Robber Crabs and Holiday Buffaloes in Guam

Don’t Forget: We’ll be back for Season 5 of Storypillar on Monday, April 6, 2026! 🥳

Info/Get in Touch:

Website: www.storypillar.com

Instagram: @storypillar

Support Us:

https://ko-fi.com/storypillar

Shop at:

storypillarstore.threadless.com

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 and Mackenzie Allison

Sound Effects and Additional Music:

-https://freesound.org/

-Suzanna Bridges (As Sparky)

-Pixabay Artists: SigmaMusicArt; Grumpynora, Alex Grohl, BackgroundMusicforVideo, Stock Music, Pumpupthemind, FJRAC_Travel_Vlog

© 2026 PowerMouse Press, LLC

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. 🪄

Story Description: 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.

Region: Ireland

Sticky Situation: What do you do when something is really hard and you’re feeling frustrated?

Feelings Focus: Coping with frustration; emoting; positive self-talk; self-soothing; resilience

Helpful Resources:

-National Almond Day

-Frustration Strategies for Kids

Don’t Forget: We’ll be back for Season 5 of Storypillar on Monday, April 6, 2026! 🥳

Info/Get in Touch:

Website: www.storypillar.com

Instagram: @storypillar

Support Us:

https://ko-fi.com/storypillar

Shop at:

storypillarstore.threadless.com

Created, Written, and Produced by:

Meg Lewis

Story by:

Ella English

Performed by:

Lynsey-Anne Moffat

Sound Design/Audio Editing:

Meg Lewis

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

Meg Lewis and Mackenzie Allison

Sound Effects and Additional Music:

-Freesound.org

-Suzanna Bridges (As Sparky)

-Pixabay Artists: Grumpynora, Dominique_GARNIER, SergePavkinMusic, Sounova, Musictown, GeoffreyBurch, SigmaMusicArt, Alex Grohl

© 2026 PowerMouse Press, LLC

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. 🪼🐥 💦

Story: 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.

Region: The Azores (Portugal)

Sticky Situation: What do you do when you’re having a really, really terribly awful bad day?

Feelings Focus: Coping with frustration and disappointment; thinking positively; flipping perspectives; turning to friends for help

Helpful Resources:

-Age-by-Age Guide for Managing Emotions

-Coping Skills for Kids Printables

Don’t Forget: We’ll be back for Season 5 of Storypillar on Monday, April 6, 2026! 🥳

Info/Get in Touch:

Website: www.storypillar.com

Instagram: @storypillar

Support Us:

https://ko-fi.com/storypillar

Created, Written, and Produced by:

Meg Lewis

Story by:

Mackenzie Allison

Sound Design/Audio Editing:

Meg Lewis

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

Meg Lewis and Mackenzie Allison

Sound Effects and Additional Music:

-freesound.org

-Suzanna Bridges (As Sparky)

-Pixabay Artists: MomotMusic, AlanaJordan, AlanaJordan 2, Ahmad MousaviPour, Ahmad MousaviPour 2, Raspberrymusic, Sonican, Sonican 2, Music For Video

© 2026 PowerMouse Press, LLC

Happy I’m-so-cold-my-toes-might-fall-off-season for anyone currently celebrating! 🥶👣

And to our southern hemisphere listeners…can we come visit!? Like…NOW! 🏖️😎😆

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! 💦

Story Description: 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?

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

Don’t Forget: We’ll be back for Season 5 of Storypillar on Monday, April 6, 2026! 🥳

Resources:

-Helping Kids Cope with Anxiety

-Helping Kids Stay Calm

Info/Get in Touch:

Website: www.storypillar.com

Instagram: @storypillar

Join our mailing list.

Support Us:

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Created, Written, and Produced by:

Meg Lewis

Story by:

Courtney Lewis

Sound Design/Audio Editing:

Meg Lewis

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

Meg Lewis and Mackenzie Allison

Sound Effects and Additional Music:

-https://freesound.org/

-Suzanna Bridges (As Sparky)

-Pixabay Artists: SigmaMusicArt; Jooga-Booga_Studios; Denis-Pavlov-Music; John Bartman; Music_for_Videos; Szegvari

© 2026 PowerMouse Press, LLC

We’re officially on Winter Break, but we’ll be replaying some of YOUR favorite Season 4 stories on the first 3 Mondays of January, February, and March! 🥳 Next up…Stinky Mutant Ninja Pinecones from June, 2025.

Story: Bahar, Gamze, and Zeki would much rather play videogames, 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.

Original Episode Link: Apple Podcasts, Spotify

Region: Turkey

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

Feelings Focus: Compromising, cooperating, and reciprocating

Resources:

-Helping Kids Combat Procrastination

-Goal Ladder Activity

Info/Get in Touch:

Website: www.storypillar.com

Instagram: @storypillar

Support Us:

https://ko-fi.com/storypillar

Shop at:

storypillarstore.threadless.com

Created, Written, and Produced by:

Meg Lewis

Sound Design/Audio Editing:

Meg Lewis

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

Meg Lewis

Sound Effects and Additional Music:

-Freesound.org

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

© 2026 PowerMouse Press, LLC

We’re officially on Winter Break and will be replaying some of YOUR favorite Season 4 stories on the first 3 Mondays of January, February, and March. First up…a trip back to Mexico to dance like a chicken!

Story: 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.

Original Episode: Dance Like a Chicken (April 2025) Apple Podcasts, Spotify

Region: Mexico

Sticky Situation: What do you do when you see someone being unkind?

Feelings Focus: Setting boundaries; being brave; showing kindness

Helpful Resources:

-Helping Kids Manage Fears

-Strategies for Coping with Fear

Info/Get in Touch:

Website: www.storypillar.com

Instagram: @storypillar

Join our mailing list.

Support Us:

https://ko-fi.com/storypillar

Shop at:

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Created, Written, and Produced by:

Meg Lewis

Sound Design/Audio Editing:

Meg Lewis

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

Meg Lewis

Sound Effects and Additional Music:

-freesound.org

-Suzanna Bridges (As Sparky)

-Pixabay Artists: AlanaJordan, Grand_Project, JuliusH, White_Records, FJRAC_Travel_Vlog, BackgroundMusicForVideo

© 2026 PowerMouse Press, LLC

Join Sparky and her pet rocks, Pinky and Dinky, for a silly story featuring her two favorite items from Storypillar Season 4. 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!

Sparky’s Season 4 Favorites:

-Leipajusto squeaky cheese (From: A Little Dab of Honey and a Squeaky Block of Cheese)

-Plateau pikas (From: Cheesy McChewy Pants to the Rescue! and Feeling Ignored With Squeakachu and Crunch)

Talk Like a Chicken: Take turns = Ba-a-awk, buk-buk-buk, BAWK!

Feelings Focus: Negotiating turns, Sharing, Compromising, Setting boundaries

Resources: Collaborative Drawing Games for Kids; Teaching Kids to Take Turns

And…

Even though we’re on winter break, ☃️ we’ll have Story Sip bonus episodes (Season 4 story replays) on the first three Mondays of January, February and March, ☕ and…

We’ll be back for Season 5 of Storypillar on Monday, April 6, 2026!!!

Info/Get in Touch:

Website: www.storypillar.com

Instagram: @storypillar

Support Us:

https://ko-fi.com/storypillar

Shop at:

storypillarstore.threadless.com

Created, Written, and Produced by:

Meg Lewis

Story 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:

-Freesound.org

-Suzanna Bridges (As Sparky)

Talk Like a Chicken Song:

Music For Video

Cutting the Cheese Song:

Sonican

Sparky’s Favorite Things Song:

GeoffHarvey

© 2026 PowerMouse Press, LLC

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:

Coping with disappointment; navigating change

Protagonists:

-Shelly the Coconut Crab

-Slice the Cheese Grater

Setting:

-The Mariana Trench, near the island of Guam

Strategies: Naming feelings; Glownut Recipes (Building a coping toolkit); Copecake coping toolkit activities

Helpful Resources:

-Copecake Coping Toolkit Activities

-Helping Kids Cope with Disappointment

Info/Get in Touch:

Website: www.storypillar.com

Instagram: @storypillar

Join our mailing list.

Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you love listening!

Donate: https://ko-fi.com/storypillar

Shop: storypillarstore.threadless.com

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: SIMAS-2010, SunnyScy, White_Records, Tunetank

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Story: With help from a friendly snake and a jolly, jangly water buffalo family, Connor the coconut crab finds their inner tadpole and unloads some big feelings just in time for the holidays.

Region: Guam

Sticky Situation: What do you do when you’re feeling sad during a normally festive time?

Unstick Tricks by: Krish (Age 11), Vivaan (Age 6), and Arthur (Age 9)

Special Guest Narrators: Travis, Megan, Eve, and Matt from the MARVELOUSLY talented cast of Tales From the Cloud Sea

https://www.talesfromthecloudsea.com/

Feelings Focus: Feeling sad during a normally festive time; emoting, coping with sadness, naming and making space for feelings

Check out our fantasterrific, award-winning pod friend, The Fourth Bookmark!

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Story by:

Kathryn Torres and Meg 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 Artists: Music_for_video, White_Records, BLACKBOX, AudioCoffee, Tunetank, NaturesEye

© 2025 PowerMouse Press, LLC

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

Region: Guam

Facts: The Mariana trench, Christmas barbecues, boñuelos dagu (yam doughnuts)

Animals: Coconut crabs

Jokes: Veggies and elves!

Links for Kids:

-Cool Guam Facts

-Mariana Trench Facts for Kids

-Christmas in Guam

-Boñuelos Dagu Recipe

-Coconut Crab Facts

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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:

-Freesound.org

-Joke Time Song: https://freesound.org/people/BlondPanda/sounds/659889/

-Silly Country Rhyme Song: BackgroundMusicforVideo

-Pixabay Artists: BackgroundMusicforVideo; Music_for_video, White_Records

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

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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:

Coping with bullying and feeling left out

Protagonists:

-Spike the Rhinoceros Iguana

-Frenchy the Potato

Setting: Lake Enriquillo in the Dominican Republic

Strategies:

A-Z Awesome Me (affirmations); Find a group with similar interests; Naming feelings

Resources:

-Talking to Kids About Feeling Left Out

-Tips and Activities for Boosting Kids’ Self-Esteem

Extra Resource:

https://developingminds.net.au/blog/2017/6/2/left-out

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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

-Freesound and Pixabay Artists:

Eggbeater FX Credit , SIMAS-2010, SunnyScy, Flakitogilbeatz

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.

© 2025 PowerMouse Press, LLC

We never drop two episodes in one week…but we had a chance to be a part of something special and wanted to share it with our Storypillar family!

Listen on for Endings and Beginnings from Kids Listen Big Emotions Mashups. You’ll hear some great stories–including one from Storypillar–that teach us each chapter we close makes room for another to open. Find the full series here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/big-emotions-kids-listen-mashups-about-feelings/id1502915722

Happy Listening!

Big Emotions: Kids Listen Mashups is a 7-part audio adventure where creators from the Kids Listen community come together to explore feelings in all their shapes and sizes. Each episode pairs two related emotions, sharing original clips and reflections to help kids (and grownups!) understand, name, and navigate their feelings.

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Intro Credits:

Grownups, know a smart kid with great advice? We’d love to hear from them. Head to storypillar.com/unsticktricks for details.

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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

© 2025 PowerMouse Press, LLC

Story: Aspiring pirates, Iggy and Mango, just want to bribe a giant tarantula with cake and swim in a lake of gold. Who wouldn’t!? But will a feathery intruder with a supremely high opinion of himself squash their plans like a moldy papaya??? Only time (and listening to this episode) will tell…

Region: The Dominican Republic

Sticky Situation: What do you do when you’re feeling excluded, or left out?

Unstick Tricks by: Krish (Age 11), Vivaan (Age 6), and Lorelai (Age 7)

Special Guest Narrator: Owen S. (Age 9)

Feelings Focus: Setting boundaries; affirmations; positive self-talk; changing environments; leaning on friends

Check out our fantasterrific pod friends, The Past and the Curious and The Fourth Bookmark!

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Story by:

Meg 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 and Meg Lewis

Sound Effects and Additional Music:

-Freesound.org, Flamingo Sounds

-Suzanna Bridges (As Sparky)

-Pixabay Artists: Jean-Paul-V, Flakitogilbeatz, YellowBirdBeats, UniqueCreativeStudio, White_Records, Jacobsapp

© 2025 PowerMouse Press, LLC

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

Region: The Dominican Republic

Facts: Ancient caves, Taino pictographs and petroglyphs, Lake Enriquillo, bizcocho dominicano

Animals: Solenodons, Magnificent Frigate Birds, Rhinoceros Iguanas

Jokes: Crocs and Cake

Links for Kids:

-Exploring Lake Enriquillo

-Exploring the Pomier Caves

-Great Solenodon Facts for Kids

-Magnificent Frigate Bird Facts

-Rhinoceros Iguana Facts

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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: Music_for_video, White_Records

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

© 2025 PowerMouse Press, LLC

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:

Managing frustration; Building stress tolerance

Protagonists: Pumpkin the Goat and Patch the Bandaid

Setting: A magical cave in Ireland

Strategies:

See it before you do it (Step-by-step Visualization); Naming emotions

Resources:

-Helping Kids Manage Frustration

-Frustration Strategies for Kids

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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: SIMAS-2010, SunnyScy, Grumpynora, Dominique_GARNIER

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.

© 2025 PowerMouse Press, LLC

Story: 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.

Region: Ireland

Sticky Situation: What do you do when something is really hard and you’re feeling frustrated?

Unstick Tricks by: Henry (Age 9), Charlotte (Age 10), and Summer (Age 11)

Feelings Focus: Coping with frustration; emoting; positive self-talk; self-soothing; resilience

Check out…

-Ella English’s Kitty in the City children’s book series

-Voice actor Lynsey-Anne Moffat as Mrs. Spellbody in Netflix’s The Worst Witch (Season 1; Episode 7 “Maud’s Big Mistake”)

-And our fantasterrific pod friends, Modern Dadhood and Natural Nature Youth

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Story by:

Ella English

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 Artists: Grumpynora, Dominique_GARNIER, SergePavkinMusic, Sounova, Musictown, GeoffreyBurch, SigmaMusicArt, Alex Grohl

© 2025 PowerMouse Press, LLC

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

Region: Ireland

Facts: Screaming rocks, sharp-toothed mermaids, Halloween’s origins, and goat kings

Animal: Leatherback Sea Turtles

Jokes: Ghosts and Turtles!

Links for Kids:

-Leatherback Sea Turtle Facts

-Samhain: Halloween History for Kids

-Goat King Festival

-Merrows: Irish Mermaids

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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 Artist: SigmaMusicArt; Grumpynora; Alex Grohl

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

© 2025 PowerMouse Press, LLC

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 grumpy

Protagonists: Snug the Blanket Octopus and Fishy the Can of Tuna

Setting: An underwater volcano in the Azores Islands

Strategies: Eject and Reset (Emoting and coping through breath work and distraction); Naming feelings

Resources:

-Age-by-Age Guide for Managing Emotions

-Coping Skills for Kids Printables

Pixabay Artists: SIMAS-2010, SunnyScy, AlanaJordan

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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, Stock Music

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.

© 2025 PowerMouse Press, LLC

Story: 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.

Region: The Azores (Portugal)

Sticky Situation: What do you do when you’re having a really, really terribly awful bad day?

Unstick Tricks by: Henry (Age 7) and Ford (Age 6)

Feelings Focus: Coping with frustration and disappointment; thinking positively; flipping perspectives; turning to friends for help

Check out our fantasterrific pod friend for grownups, Limited Time Only!

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Story by:

Mackenzie Allison

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: MomotMusic, AlanaJordan, AlanaJordan 2, Ahmad MousaviPour, Raspberrymusic, Sonican, Sonican 2, Music For Video

© 2025 PowerMouse Press, LLC

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

Region: The Azores (Portugal)

Facts: Tall mountains, volcano-cooked meals

Animals: Portuguese Man of War Jellyfish

Jokes: Tentacles and sea cats!

Links for Kids:

-Azores Volcanic Hotspots

-Cool Azores Facts for Kids

-Let Volcanoes Cook for You!

-Portuguese Man of War Jellyfish Facts

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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 Artist: AlanaJordan

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

© 2025 PowerMouse Press, LLC

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: Speaking up; Being assertive

Protagonists: Squeakachu the Pika and Crunch the Alpine Toast

Setting: Mount Everest!

Strategies: Mantras, Speaking up, Show Instead of Tell

Resources:

-Teaching Kids to Advocate for Themselves

-Activities to Encourage Assertiveness

Meet our new grownup pod-friend, Limited Time Only, and keep tabs on Susie and Esther’s upcoming live tour here.

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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, Stock Music

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.

© 2025 PowerMouse Press, LLC

Story: With help from an intergalactic snack villain and a pair of cheesy super heroes, an imaginative snow leopard learns to advocate for his wonderfully wacky ideas.

Region: Tibet

Sticky Situation: What do you do when it feels like no one ever listens to you?

Unstick Tricks by: Henry (Age 7), and Jamie (Age 9)

Feelings Focus: Speaking up, advocating for oneself and friends, compromise, considering multiple perspectives

Check out our fantasterrific pod friend for grownups, Limited Time Only, and keep tabs on Susie and Esther’s upcoming live tour here.

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

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Story by:

Meg 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: Stock Music, Ikoliks, Pumpupthemind, Luis_Humanoide, Break, NightCityTunes

© 2025 PowerMouse Press, LLC

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

Region: Tibet

Facts: Mount Everest, super high railroads, chhurpi, oxygen-on-demand

Animals: Snow leopards and plateau pikas

Jokes: Cheese and snow leopards!

Links for Kids:

-Snow Leopard Activities for Kids

-Spot the Snow Leopard Challenge (Third image from the top)

-Pika Facts for Kids

-Adorable Pika Calls

-Chhurpi: Super Hard Yak Cheese

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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: Stock Music, Pumpupthemind

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

© 2025 PowerMouse Press, LLC

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

Check out these pictures from our Trip to London!

Meet our new grownup pod-friend: The Story of Woman!

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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

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.

© 2025 PowerMouse Press, LLC

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

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

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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

© 2025 PowerMouse Press, LLC

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.

© 2025 PowerMouse Press, LLC

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

© 2025 PowerMouse Press, LLC

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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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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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.

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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.

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Story: 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.

Region: Finland

Sticky Situation: What do you do when you’ve done something you regret?

Unstick Tricks by: Rhys (Age 8), Addison (Age 6), and Cam (Age 4)

Feelings Focus: Apologizing, Making mistakes, Making amends, Coping with jealousy and guilt

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

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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: Meak363, CB-RECORDS, Nakaradaalexander, Sonican, EKVelika

© 2025 PowerMouse Press, LLC

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

Region: Finland

Facts: Saunas, squeaky cheese, archipelagos, phone-throwing and mosquito-swatting contests

Animals: Wolverines!

Jokes: Claws and cheese!

Links for Kids:

-Unusual Finnish Games

-Saunas in Finland

-Burger King Sauna

-Finnish Squeaky Cheese

-The Archipelago Sea

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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: Sonican, CB-RECORDS

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

© 2025 PowerMouse Press, LLC

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 scared; finding courage

Protagonists: Snappy the Stapler and Crawly the Spider

Setting: A cave in Mexico

Strategies: Mindful Movement

Resources

-Helping Kids Manage Fears

-Strategies for Coping with Fear

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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: White_Records, SunnyScy, and SIMAS-2010

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.

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Story: 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.

Region: Mexico

Sticky Situation: What do you do when you see someone being unkind?

Unstick Tricks by: Sally (Age 5), Rhys (Age 8), Addison (Age 6), and Cam (Age 4)

Feelings Focus: Setting boundaries; being brave; showing kindness

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

Ready to try your hand writing short stories for kids? Check out www.storypillar.com/storysubmissions.

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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 Artists: AlanaJordan, Grand_Project, JuliusH, White_Records, FJRAC_Travel_Vlog, BackgroundMusicForVideo

© 2025 PowerMouse Press, LLC

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

Region: Monterrey, Mexico

Facts: Underground rivers, cave bacon, pyramids, and the world’s oldest ball game

Animals: Monarch butterflies!

Jokes: Butterflies and bacon!

Links for Kids:

-Matacán Adventure in the Sierra Madre Oriental Mountains

-The Great Pyramid of Cholula

-Ancient Ball Games

-Monarch Butterfly Migration Info

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us.yotoplay.com

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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/

-Pixabay Artists: FJRAC_Travel_Vlog, BackgroundMusicforVideo

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

© 2025 PowerMouse Press, LLC

It’s almost time for Storypillar Season 4!

So grab your ear spoons, and get a little taste of what we have in store for a brand, sparkling new season of Sneak Attacks, Full Episodes, and Bean’s new mini-episodes…Brain Breathers!

See you for Season 4 on Monday, April 7th, 2025!!!

Grownups, know a smart kid with great advice? We’d love to hear from them. Head to storypillar.com/unsticktricks for details.

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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 Artist: Royalty-free-music

© 2025 PowerMouse Press, LLC

Grab a helmet and dust off your jetpack! We’re heading back to Chile for this week’s Story Sip from full episode 3.6. We’ll build a tiny rocket, fix a leaky roof, and even nibble some out-of-this-world-delicious moon-zarella.

Thanks for listening! We LOVE you!

Story Description:

With some help from a tiny, cranky deer and an even tinier wildcat ninja, a pint-sized possum puts their moon-cheese dreams on hold and takes responsibility for a horrible, boring, super soggy chore.

Region: Chile

Sticky Situation: What do you do when you really, really don’t want to do what your grownups have asked you to do?

Feelings Focus: Taking responsibility; following through; managing dread and frustration

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Created, Written, and Produced by:

Meg Lewis

Story 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: SoundGalleryByDmitryTaras, Musictown, Nerdyboyz, Jacobsapp, Justincallaghan, MomotMusic

© 2025 PowerMouse Press, LLC

Bean’s heading back to The Basque Country to hang out with Princess Laia and Stubby the squeaky lizard from Episode 3.5. We’ll swim in the Bay of Biscay, defeat a giant lava-spewing turtle volcano or two, and pick up a few tips for standing firm when someone shoots down your idea.

Story Description: With the help of a squeaky lizard, an angry turtle volcano, and two squabbling sisters, an imaginative princess opens her royal father’s mind to the magic and true value of stories.

Region: The Basque Country

Sticky Situation: What do you do when someone shoots down your idea?

Feelings Focus: Speaking up, resilience, setting boundaries, keeping an open mind, respecting perspectives

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Created, Written, and Produced by:

Meg Lewis

Story by:

Megan Cahill-Assenza and Meg Lewis

Sound Design/Audio Editing:

Niamh McAuliffe

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: -Pixabay Artists: Chillmore, Sonican, Hot_Dope, Luminous Presence, Ahmad MousaviPour, Ahmad MousaviPour 1, Ahmad MousaviPour 2, SoundGalleryByDmitryTaras

© 2025 PowerMouse Press, LLC

Pull up a bunny-shaped chair, and settle in for our very first SEASON 3 STORY SIP! Each Monday we’re on winter break, we’ll replay some of YOUR favorite stories from Season 3…it’s like a sip of something hot and yumma-riff-a-storypillar-tastic to hold your ears over until Season 4. This week, we’re headed back to the Yukon to chase after cheeky crows and fluffy bunnies with our friends, Quannah and Yakez, and we’re SO happy you’re along for the ride.

Grownups, round up any Storypillar fans you can find and head to storypillar.com to take our listener feedback survey! Tell us what you love, what you think we should change up, and help shape our first steps into 2025. As always, thanks for listening, and…

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Story Replay: The Bunny and the Crow (Full Episode 3.4)

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Created, Written, and Produced by:

Meg Lewis

Story Written by:

Denise Florez

Sound Design by:

Meg Lewis and David Wilson

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: KelCraft, PianoAmor, JuliusH, Alinhwalker, SergeQuadrado, Chillmore, Mapa Music,

© 2025 PowerMouse Press, LLC

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!

Sparky’s December Favorites:

-Koalas (From Bean-o-meter Check 3.10)

-Surfing Santa (From Sneak Attack 3.10 and Full Episode 3.10)

Talk Like a Chicken:

Sharing: Ba-ga-a-awk, Bawk, Ba-a-a-awk!

Feelings Focus: Sharing, Compromising, Considering others’ perspectives

Helpful Resources:

-Age-by-Age Strategies for Helping Kids Share

-Great Books About Sharing

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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:

Meg Lewis

Additional Music and Sound Effects:

-Suzanna Bridges as Sparky

-www.freesound.org

Talk Like a Chicken Song:

Music For Video

Surfing with Santa Song:

Pavetraxx

Sparky’s Favorite Things Song:

GeoffHarvey

© 2024 PowerMouse Press, LLC

New to Storypillar!? Here’s a quick guide for navigating our silly, supportive, story-tastic episodes. Whether you love stories, are looking for cool facts, or need help with big emotions, Sneak, Bean, Sparky, and Meg will point you in the right direction. Happy listening, and we’re so very happy you’re here!

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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:

Meg Lewis

Additional Music and Sound Effects:

-Suzanna Bridges as Sparky

-www.freesound.org

-Pixabay Artist: Onoychenkomusic 2

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.

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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!

Sparky’s September Favorites:

-Dracula’s Cave

(From Sneak Attack!!! 3.7)

-Strudel

(From Doodle for Strudel, Full Episode 3.7)

Talk Like a Chicken:

Compromise: Bawk…bawk…bawkabawkabawka-BAWK!

Feelings Focus: Compromising, Setting boundaries

Links for Kids and their Grownups:

Orange Cookie Compromise Activity

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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:

Meg Lewis

Additional Music and Sound Effects:

-Suzanna Bridges as Sparky

-www.freesound.org

-Talk Like a Chicken Song: Music For Video

-Dracula Makes Strudel Song: Alex Grohl

-Sparky’s Favorite Things Song: GeoffHarvey

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.

© 2024 PowerMouse Press, LLC

Pull some weeds and plant a seed, it’s EARTH DAY!!! Join Sneak, Bean, Sparky, and Meg for a special-tastic Earth Day episode featuring…YOU, our listeners! We’ll hear all about your favorite ways to take care of the planet, share links to some Earth-friendly crafts and organizations, and celebrate our fantast-a-riff-a-roo monthly supporters, Ada and Rafi.

A huge-tastic self-high five to: Eli, Hope, Artem, Annecy, Carter, Izzie, Erin, Jane, Polly, Sebastian, and Gabriel for sharing their Earth Day advice.

Reuse, Recycle…and Recreate! Upcycled Earth Day Crafts: https://www.weareteachers.com/earth-day-crafts-classroom-activities/

Support Kids’ Access to Clean Water: https://splash.org/donate

Shop Stylish, Sustainable Kids’ Clothes at:

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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:

Meg Lewis

Sound Effects and Additional Music: https://freesound.org/

-Suzanna Bridges (As Sparky)

-Bineleyas

-SOFRA

-Seth_Makes_Sounds

-NaturesEye

-The_Mountain

-NourishedByMusic

© 2024 PowerMouse Press, LLC

1. Tackle sticky social situations and tough feelings.
2. Pick up solid, usable advice from real, live kids!
3. Explore our world’s amazing countries, cultures, and creatures.
4. 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.

Info/Get in Touch:

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Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you love listening!

Created, Written, and Produced by:

Meg Lewis

Image:

Mackenzie Allison and Meg Lewis

Storypillar Theme Song:

Lyrics by Meg Lewis

Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges

Produced by Andy Jobe

© 2026 PowerMouse Press, LLC