How to Fall Like a Superhero

In episode #3, high school gymnast Paige Magel shared a blooper reel of her falls (see our YouTube page for the video), and said, "...I'm going to make mistakes. And it's OK to make mistakes." So, we thought it only fitting that we share a short blooper reel from season 1. We'll be back in the fall with new episodes (September 26, 2022). Until then, revisit our stories, share with your kids and friends...oh, and please leave a comment and rating where you listen to podcasts. Picture: Episode Narrator (Flash at 3 years old); Piano player (Wizard at 5 years old) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/christina-lee24/message

Eva and Ophelia Johnston, 10 and 8-year-old sisters, from Calgary, Alberta, have discovered the power of a scrunchie. Or rather, they've discovered how selling homemade scrunchies can get them to England, contribute to the Ukrainian Crisis and even buy a dog! www.scrunchsisters.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/christina-lee24/message

According to Cash Daniels, a boy from Chattanooga, Tennessee, age is not a factor when it comes to his environmental activism. After all, he started his conservation work at the age of 7. At 9 he became a published author, writing a book called “One Small Piece,” and at 12 years old, he was named a Top 5 honoree for Time Magazine's Kid of the Year. To Cash, age has no bearing on whether he can make a difference to his community, the environment or to the planet…what matters most are his actions. And every action counts. www.thecleanupkids.org --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/christina-lee24/message

Ethan Hill, 11, is a real life superhero. Along with his family, friends and community members, Ethan collects and distributes supplies (sleeping bags, food, toiletries, blankets, etc.) for the homeless. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/christina-lee24/message

Growth mindset quotes from the previous episodes. Gems of wisdom for your kids. A quick play during those pre-bedtime talks, nervous car drives to the tournament or pre-test anxiety. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/christina-lee24/message

On May 2, we'll hear from Ethan Hill, an 11-year-old boy from Alabama, who has been collecting sleeping bags and other supplies for the homeless. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/christina-lee24/message

Jaimee Kadish is a classically-trained dancer, who dreamt of becoming a professional dancer and travelling the world. At 21, however, she was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa, a genetic condition that causes vision loss. Initially in denial, Jaimee eventually "got out of her own way" to show up to life. Although Jaimee's dreams and goals have shifted a bit, she is still very passionate about movement (she is a Certified Pilates and Personal Trainer, an Early Childhood Educator and Movement Educator) and sharing her skills with both sighted and visually impaired individuals. Listen to the full story to hear about Jaimee's #growthmindset. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/christina-lee24/message

Have you ever heard of echolocation? Maybe you have - in reference to superheroes, like Daredevil, or when talking about animals, like bats and dolphins. In this episode, Brian Bushway explains how echolocation is a "human ability to understand sound reflecting off objects and that reflected sound creates an acoustic image in the brain." Echolocation is the reason Brian has the freedom and confidence to travel around the world, to share his experiences and to encourage others to also live their best lives. It's the reason he was named the World's Best Blind Mountain Biker by Mountain Bike Magazine. Brian uses echolocation to inspire and train both visually impaired and sighted individuals. He refers to it as a human quality that we can all learn and develop. Along with his long-time friend, Thomas Izdebski, Brian co-founded Acoustic Athletics, a performance and development company that offers personalized programs for elite athletes and sports teams. #growthmindset #howtofalllikeasuperhero --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/christina-lee24/message

Brian Bushway experienced an identity crisis after losing his sight at the age of 14. Although he had a lot of insecurities and obstacles to overcome, he also had a lot of curiosity and a great desire to live. This motivated him get up, do the research, talk to people and figure out how to live his life independently and confidently. #growthmindset. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/christina-lee24/message

Reyansh Surani, who lives in Dubai with his family, was named the youngest certified yoga instructor (9 years and 220 days old) by Guinness World Records on July 27, 2021. He received his certification from the Anand Shekhar Yoga School after completing their 200-Hour Yoga Teacher's Training Course. Listen to Reyansh speak about how yoga can bring calm and focus to your life, as well as help with the stresses of student life. Visit our YouTube Page to watch Reyansh demonstrate some yoga postures, including the tree pose. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/christina-lee24/message

Teen gymnast, Paige Magel, talks about her love of the sport, supporting her teammates and coming to the realization that it's ok to make mistakes. Listen to our interview with the 16-year-old Illinois native and then check out the videos (on our YouTube channel) that inspired this interview. #mindsetmatters --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/christina-lee24/message

Tracy Schmitt, also known as Unstoppable Tracy, was born a 4-way amputee. All her life, she has had to prove her abilities. Whether it was being able to tie her own shoes in kindergarten, play tag with the other kids in the neighbourhood, learn how to sail a 110-foot tall ship or climb mountains in the Himalayas, Tracy has never been afraid of a challenge. And although people often tell her she can't do something, she doesn't let that stop her. When she has a goal, she doesn't always know how she's going to accomplish it; she just knows she has to start. And that's what she did when she decided that she wanted to ski. She simply started. Listen to Tracy's story and visit us on our social media sites. We'll share pictures and details throughout the week. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/christina-lee24/message

My sons love bugs. They'll pick them up and study them…they'll even let them crawl on their arms and legs. But the big question is, will they eat them? I heard that bugs are a great source of protein and if we chose to eat them, instead of meat, we would be greatly helping the planet. So I found a site online, EdibleInsects.com, and ordered a bag of cricket flour. The plan is for my sons and I to make some chocolate chip cricket cookies. But first, I wanted to get some advice ahead of the big crunch. So I spoke with David George Gordon, aka, The Bug Chef. ~For more information on The Bug Chef and to see pictures of the cookies we baked, visit our website and social media sites. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/christina-lee24/message