Podcast appearances and mentions of meg lewis

November's Brain Breather: Feeling Excluded with Frenchy and SpikeFiguring 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 outProtagonists: -Spike the Rhinoceros Iguana-Frenchy the PotatoSetting: Lake Enriquillo in the Dominican RepublicStrategies: A-Z Awesome Me (affirmations); Find a group with similar interests; Naming feelingsResources:-Talking to Kids About Feeling Left Out-Tips and Activities for Boosting Kids' Self-EsteemExtra Resource:https://developingminds.net.au/blog/2017/6/2/left-out 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 LewisStorypillar Theme Song: Lyrics by Meg Lewis Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges Produced by Andy Jobe Episode Cover Art: Mackenzie AllisonMeg LewisSound Effects and Additional Music:-freesound.org-pixabay.com-Freesound and Pixabay Artists: Eggbeater FX Credit , SIMAS-2010, SunnyScy, FlakitogilbeatzKnow 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

Bonus Episode: Storypillar on Big Emotions Endings and BeginningsWe 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.—-------------------------Intro Credits: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.comCreated, 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

November's Full Episode: Batter Beasts Reign Supreme! (The Dominican Republic)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 RepublicSticky 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 friendsCheck out our fantasterrific pod friends, The Past and the Curious and The Fourth Bookmark!Know a kid with great advice for Sticky Situations? Tell us! Details at www.storypillar.com/unsticktricks. Make a donation! Support Storypillar!https://ko-fi.com/storypillar Info/Get in Touch: Website: www.storypillar.com Instagram: @storypillar Join our mailing list Story by:Meg LewisCreated, Written, and Produced by: Meg Lewis Sound Design/Audio Editing: Meg Lewis and Nate BlaweissStorypillar 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 LewisSound 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

November's Sneak Attack!!! Pirate Birds and Ancient Rock Art in the Dominican RepublicJoin Sneak for facts about our next Storypillar destination and kid-approved jokes that will make you laugh your face off! Region: The Dominican RepublicFacts: Ancient caves, Taino pictographs and petroglyphs, Lake Enriquillo, bizcocho dominicanoAnimals: Solenodons, Magnificent Frigate Birds, Rhinoceros IguanasJokes: Crocs and CakeLinks for Kids: -Exploring Lake Enriquillo-Exploring the Pomier Caves-Great Solenodon Facts for Kids-Magnificent Frigate Bird Facts-Rhinoceros Iguana FactsMake a donation! Support Storypillar!https://ko-fi.com/storypillar Shop at: storypillarstore.threadless.comInfo/Get in Touch: Website: www.storypillar.com Instagram: @storypillar Created, Written, and Produced by: Meg Lewis Storypillar Theme Song: Lyrics by Meg Lewis Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna BridgesProduced by Andy Jobe Episode Cover Art: Mackenzie Allison and Meg LewisSound 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_RecordsKnow a kid with great advice for Sticky Situations? Shoot us an email at info@storypillar.com.© 2025 PowerMouse Press, LLC

October's Brain Breather: Feeling Frustrated with Pumpkin and PatchFiguring 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 toleranceProtagonists: Pumpkin the Goat and Patch the BandaidSetting: A magical cave in IrelandStrategies: See it before you do it (Step-by-step Visualization); Naming emotionsResources:-Helping Kids Manage Frustration-Frustration Strategies for KidsInfo/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 LewisStorypillar Theme Song: Lyrics by Meg Lewis Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges Produced by Andy Jobe Episode Cover Art: Mackenzie AllisonMeg LewisSound Effects and Additional Music:-freesound.org-pixabay.com-Pixabay Artists: SIMAS-2010, SunnyScy, Grumpynora, Dominique_GARNIERKnow 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

October's Full Episode: Banana Butt and the Magic Stone (Ireland)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: IrelandSticky 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; resilienceCheck 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 YouthMake a donation! Support Storypillar!https://ko-fi.com/storypillar Info/Get in Touch: Website: www.storypillar.comInstagram: @storypillar Story by:Ella EnglishCreated, Written, and Produced by: Meg Lewis Sound Design/Audio Editing: Meg Lewis and Nate BlaweissStorypillar 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

Lauren and Rachael brainstorm on a guided experience that merges both of their skills and teaching styles. In pitching ideas to one another, they land on a workshop that they are both jazzed to facilitate! The big question is: Can they develop this idea into a strong, marketable offering?Episode Mentions:Lauren's Tutorial on Turning Junk Mail into Paper Clay for Crafts  Lauren's Upcycled Croissant  Lauren's Upcycled Pedestal Planter  Shoutout to Meg Lewis and their 'taper mache' method. Check out their work here!  Join us for this special in-person creative workshop in NYC on November 13th! Get tickets here!  For a transcript of this episode, contact us at chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.com Cover art designed and photographed by Kristle Marshall for Hom Sweet HomIf you love what we are doing and want to support us, head to patreon.com/chaoticcreativesFollow the pod on Instagram @chaoticcreativespod and tag us in the projects you're working on while listening!Say hi or tell us a silly lil joke: chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.comLauren's links:WebsiteInstagramOnline ClassesRachael's links:WebsiteInstagramPrioritize Play WorkshopStyle Course

Send us a textWelcome to the Brave Creative Humans series! This is the final episodes in the series featuring some of the many past Talk Paper Scissors guests who exemplify brave creative living: Allison MacKenzie, Kevin Shaw, Vincent Wanga, Meg Lewis, Emad Saedi, and Justine Abigail Yu.In this episode, the 6 answer this question: “In your opinion, what does living life as a ‘Brave Creative Human' mean to you?” This series is inspired by Diana's recently published book, Brave Creative Human: Embrace Failure, Reframe Imposter Syndrome, and Be Unapologetically You. Thank you so much to everyone who joined me at DesignThinkers Toronto for the official launch on October 1 and 2!Brave Creative Human: Embrace Failure, Reframe Imposter Syndrome, and Be Unapologetically You is available in paperback and as an ebook!I'm all about interesting projects with interesting people! Let's Connect on the web or via Instagram. :)

October's Sneak Attack!!! Screaming Rocks, Giant Turtles, and Old School Halloween in IrelandJoin Sneak for facts about our next Storypillar destination and kid-approved jokes that will make you laugh your face off!Region: IrelandFacts: Screaming rocks, sharp-toothed mermaids, Halloween's origins, and goat kingsAnimal: Leatherback Sea TurtlesJokes: Ghosts and Turtles!Links for Kids:-Leatherback Sea Turtle Facts-Samhain: Halloween History for Kids-Goat King Festival-Merrows: Irish MermaidsMake a donation! Support Storypillar!https://ko-fi.com/storypillarShop at:storypillarstore.threadless.comInfo/Get in Touch:Website: www.storypillar.comInstagram: @storypillarJoin our mailing list.Created, Written, and Produced by:Meg LewisStorypillar Theme Song:Lyrics by Meg LewisMusic by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna BridgesProduced by Andy JobeEpisode Cover Art:Mackenzie Allison and Meg LewisSound 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 GrohlKnow a kid with great advice for Sticky Situations? Shoot us an email at info@storypillar.com.© 2025 PowerMouse Press, LLC

Send us a textWelcome to the Brave Creative Humans series! This is the fifth of 6 episodes featuring some of the many past Talk Paper Scissors guests who exemplify brave creative living: Allison MacKenzie, Kevin Shaw, Vincent Wanga, Meg Lewis, Emad Saedi, and Justine Abigail Yu.In this episode, the 6 answer this question: “How do you ‘colour outside of the lines' in your creative work; in other words, how are you living a creative existence on your own terms?”This series is inspired by Diana's recently published book, Brave Creative Human: Embrace Failure, Reframe Imposter Syndrome, and Be Unapologetically You. Thank you so much to everyone who joined me at DesignThinkers Toronto for the official launch on October 1 and 2!Brave Creative Human: Embrace Failure, Reframe Imposter Syndrome, and Be Unapologetically You is available in paperback and as an ebook!I'm all about interesting projects with interesting people! Let's Connect on the web or via Instagram. :)

Send us a textWelcome to the Brave Creative Humans series! This is the fourth of 6 episodes featuring some of the many past Talk Paper Scissors guests who exemplify brave creative living: Allison MacKenzie, Kevin Shaw, Vincent Wanga, Meg Lewis, Emad Saedi, and Justine Abigail Yu.In this episode, the 6 answer this question: “What is your approach to maintaining sanity and humanity in a hyper-connected world, particularly as it relates to comparison with other creative folks?”This series is inspired by Diana's recently published book, Brave Creative Human: Embrace Failure, Reframe Imposter Syndrome, and Be Unapologetically You. Join Diana for the book's official launch on October 1 and 2, 2025, at Canada's largest conference for graphic designers, DesignThinkers Toronto!Brave Creative Human: Embrace Failure, Reframe Imposter Syndrome, and Be Unapologetically You is available in paperback and as an ebook!I'm all about interesting projects with interesting people! Let's Connect on the web or via Instagram. :)

Send us a textWelcome to the Brave Creative Humans series! This is the second of 6 episodes featuring some of the many past Talk Paper Scissors guests who exemplify brave creative living: Allison MacKenzie, Kevin Shaw, Vincent Wanga, Meg Lewis, Emad Saedi, and Justine Abigail Yu.In this episode, the 6 answer this questions: “When is a time when you failed, what did it mean to you and how did you move forward?”This series is inspired by Diana's recently published book, Brave Creative Human: Embrace Failure, Reframe Imposter Syndrome, and Be Unapologetically You. Join Diana for the book's official launch on October 1 and 2, 2025, at Canada's largest conference for graphic designers, DesignThinkers Toronto!Brave Creative Human: Embrace Failure, Reframe Imposter Syndrome, and Be Unapologetically You is available in paperback and as an ebook!I'm all about interesting projects with interesting people! Let's Connect on the web or via Instagram. :)

September's Brain Breather: Feeling Grumpy with Fishy and SnugFiguring 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 grumpyProtagonists: Snug the Blanket Octopus and Fishy the Can of TunaSetting: An underwater volcano in the Azores IslandsStrategies: Eject and Reset (Emoting and coping through breath work and distraction); Naming feelingsResources:-Age-by-Age Guide for Managing Emotions-Coping Skills for Kids PrintablesPixabay Artists: SIMAS-2010, SunnyScy, AlanaJordanInfo/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 LewisStorypillar Theme Song: Lyrics by Meg Lewis Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges Produced by Andy Jobe Episode Cover Art: Mackenzie AllisonMeg LewisSound Effects and Additional Music:-freesound.org-pixabay.com-Pixabay artists: SunnyScy; SIMAS-2010, Stock MusicKnow 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

Send us a textWelcome to the Brave Creative Humans series! This is the second of 6 episodes featuring some of the many past Talk Paper Scissors guests who exemplify brave creative living: Allison MacKenzie, Kevin Shaw, Vincent Wanga, Meg Lewis, Emad Saedi, and Justine Abigail Yu.In this episode, the 6 answer this questions: “How do you sense failure: literally, how would you describe how you see it, feel it, hear it, smell it and even taste it?This series is inspired by Diana's recently published book, Brave Creative Human: Embrace Failure, Reframe Imposter Syndrome, and Be Unapologetically You. Join Diana for the book's official launch on October 1 and 2, 2025, at Canada's largest conference for graphic designers, DesignThinkers Toronto!Brave Creative Human: Embrace Failure, Reframe Imposter Syndrome, and Be Unapologetically You is available in paperback and as an ebook!I'm all about interesting projects with interesting people! Let's Connect on the web or via Instagram. :)

September's Full Episode: Best Day Never (The Azores)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!Know a kid with great advice for Sticky Situations? Tell us! Details at www.storypillar.com/unsticktricks. Make a donation! Support Storypillar!https://ko-fi.com/storypillar Info/Get in Touch: Website: www.storypillar.com Instagram: @storypillar Join our mailing list Story by:Mackenzie AllisonCreated, Written, and Produced by: Meg Lewis Sound Design/Audio Editing: Meg Lewis and Nate BlaweissStorypillar 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

Send us a textWelcome to the Brave Creative Humans series! This is the first of 6 episodes featuring some of the many past Talk Paper Scissors guests who exemplify brave creative living: Allison MacKenzie, Kevin Shaw, Vincent Wanga, Meg Lewis, Emad Saedi, and Justine Abigail Yu.In this episode, the 6 answer these questions: What are your thoughts on perfectionism in creative work? Is perfect necessary or even possible?This series is inspired by Diana's recently published book, Brave Creative Human: Embrace Failure, Reframe Imposter Syndrome, and Be Unapologetically You. Join Diana for the book's official launch on October 1 and 2, 2025, at Canada's largest conference for graphic designers, DesignThinkers Toronto!Brave Creative Human: Embrace Failure, Reframe Imposter Syndrome, and Be Unapologetically You is available in paperback and as an ebook!I'm all about interesting projects with interesting people! Let's Connect on the web or via Instagram. :)

September's Sneak Attack!!! Jiggly Jellyfish and Volcano Chefs in the AzoresJoin 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 mealsAnimals: Portuguese Man of War JellyfishJokes: 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 FactsMake a donation! Support Storypillar!https://ko-fi.com/storypillar Shop at: storypillarstore.threadless.comInfo/Get in Touch: Website: www.storypillar.com Instagram: @storypillar Join our mailing list. 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 LewisSound Effects and Additional Music: -https://freesound.org/ -Joke Time Song: https://freesound.org/people/BlondPanda/sounds/659889/ -Silly Country Rhyme Song: BackgroundMusicforVideo-Pixabay Artist: AlanaJordanKnow a kid with great advice for Sticky Situations? Shoot us an email at info@storypillar.com.© 2025 PowerMouse Press, LLC

August's Brain Breather: Feeling Ignored with Squeakachu and CrunchFiguring 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 assertiveProtagonists: Squeakachu the Pika and Crunch the Alpine ToastSetting: Mount Everest! Strategies: Mantras, Speaking up, Show Instead of TellResources:-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.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 LewisStorypillar Theme Song: Lyrics by Meg Lewis Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges Produced by Andy Jobe Episode Cover Art: Mackenzie AllisonMeg LewisSound Effects and Additional Music:-freesound.org-pixabay.com-Pixabay artists: SunnyScy; SIMAS-2010, Stock MusicKnow 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

August's Full Episode: Cheesy McChewy Pants to the Rescue! (Tibet) 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: TibetSticky 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. Make a donation! Support Storypillar!https://ko-fi.com/storypillar Info/Get in Touch: Website: www.storypillar.com Instagram: @storypillar Join our mailing list Story by:Meg LewisCreated, Written, and Produced by: Meg Lewis Sound Design/Audio Editing: Meg Lewis and Nate BlaweissStorypillar 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

Today I'm joined by Meg Lewis – a passionate advocate and activist in the health space, making a profound impact in respiratory care and palliative health.Meg shares her deeply challenging and complex journey with Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis, a rare form of Pulmonary Fibrosis that can cause irreversible lung damage. The condition is life-altering, with no cure, limited management options, and a severe lack of research, awareness, and available resources. It's a reality that many struggle to even imagine, yet Meg offers an unfiltered, human perspective — shining a light on the physical, emotional, and social challenges that come with living with such an under-recognised illness.She also speaks openly about the ripple effects of her diagnosis, including medically induced disordered eating. From the intense fear of food and choking brought on by her condition, to the emotional toll of weight gain from steroid treatment, Meg vulnerably explores the complex intersection between physical health, body image, and mental well-being.And yet, at the heart of her story is a powerful message about what it means to truly live — even in the face of uncertainty. Meg reminds us of the importance of filling life with the things you love, embracing the “everyday magic” of small joys, and finding moments of laughter and connection despite hardship.https://www.instagram.com/thelungnrestless/https://thelungnrestless.substack.comTikTok: The Lung N Restless

August's Sneak Attack!!! Snow Leopards and Yak Cheese in TibetJoin Sneak for facts about our next Storypillar destination and kid-approved jokes that will make you laugh your face off! Region: TibetFacts: Mount Everest, super high railroads, chhurpi, oxygen-on-demand Animals: Snow leopards and plateau pikasJokes: 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 CheeseMake a donation! Support Storypillar!https://ko-fi.com/storypillar Shop at: storypillarstore.threadless.comInfo/Get in Touch: Website: www.storypillar.com Instagram: @storypillar Join our mailing list. Created, Written, and Produced by: Meg Lewis Storypillar Theme Song: Lyrics by Meg Lewis Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe and Suzanna BridgesProduced by Andy Jobe Episode Cover Art: Mackenzie Allison and Meg LewisSound 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, PumpupthemindKnow a kid with great advice for Sticky Situations? Shoot us an email at info@storypillar.com.© 2025 PowerMouse Press, LLC

July's Brain Breather: Feeling Panicky with Pokey and SquirmFiguring 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 anxietyStrategies: Mantras and affirmationsProtagonists: Pokey the Spork and Squirm the Worm LizardSetting: The Niger River DeltaResources:-Helping Kids Cope with Anxiety-Helping Kids Stay CalmCheck out these pictures from our Trip to London!Meet our new grownup pod-friend: The Story of Woman!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 LewisStorypillar Theme Song: Lyrics by Meg Lewis Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges Produced by Andy Jobe Episode Cover Art: Mackenzie AllisonMeg LewisSound Effects and Additional Music:-freesound.org-pixabay.com-Pixabay artists: SunnyScy; SIMAS-2010, John BartmanKnow 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

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: NigeriaSticky 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, visualizationCheck out our fantasterrific pod friends: Modern Dadhood and Natural Nature YouthKnow a kid with great advice for Sticky Situations? Tell us! Details at www.storypillar.com/unsticktricks.Make a donation! Support Storypillar!https://ko-fi.com/storypillarInfo/Get in Touch:Website: www.storypillar.comInstagram: @storypillarJoin our mailing listStory by:Courtney LewisCreated, Written, and Produced by:Meg LewisSound Design/Audio Editing:Meg Lewis and Nate BlaweissStorypillar Theme Song:Lyrics by Meg LewisMusic by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna BridgesProduced by Andy JobeEpisode Cover ArtMackenzie AllisonSound 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

July's Sneak Attack!!! Giant Masks and Tiny Hippos in NigeriaJoin Sneak for facts about our next Storypillar destination and kid-approved jokes that will make you laugh your face off! Region: NigeriaFacts: Igbo culture, Ijele masks, yamsAnimals: Worm lizards and pygmy hipposJokes: Yams and spots!Links for Kids: -Giante Ijele Masks-Yam vs Sweet Potato-Pygmy Hippo Facts-Worm Lizard Facts-World Wildlife Fund Action Center LinkMake a donation! Support Storypillar!https://ko-fi.com/storypillar Shop at: storypillarstore.threadless.comInfo/Get in Touch: Website: www.storypillar.com Instagram: @storypillar Join our mailing list. Created, Written, and Produced by: Meg Lewis Storypillar Theme Song: Lyrics by Meg Lewis Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe and Suzanna BridgesProduced by Andy Jobe Episode Cover Art: Mackenzie Allison and Meg LewisSound 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; Angel4leonKnow a kid with great advice for Sticky Situations? Shoot us an email at info@storypillar.com.© 2025 PowerMouse Press, LLC

Pride Month Bonus Episode: When Webster Ate Through the Candy CastleJoin 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!

4.3 June's Brain Breather: Feeling Dread with Plumby and Sir Trots-A-LotFiguring 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; procrastinatingStrategies: Visualization; Game reframe (coping)Protagonists: Plumby the Plunger and Sir Trots-A-Lot the CamelSetting: A house made entirely of tulips…somewhere in TurkeyResources: -Helping Kids Combat Procrastination-Goal Ladder ActivityInfo/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 LewisStorypillar Theme Song: Lyrics by Meg Lewis Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges Produced by Andy Jobe Episode Cover Art: Mackenzie AllisonMeg LewisSound Effects and Additional Music:-freesound.org-pixabay.com-Pixabay artists: SunnyScy; SIMAS-2010, JacobsAppKnow 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

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: TurkeySticky 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 responsibilityKnow a kid with great advice for Sticky Situations? Tell us! Details at www.storypillar.com/unsticktricks. Check out our newest pod-friend: Modern DadhoodMake a donation! Support Storypillar!https://ko-fi.com/storypillar Info/Get in Touch: Website: www.storypillar.com Instagram: @storypillar Join our mailing list Created, Written, and Produced by: Meg Lewis Sound Design/Audio Editing: Meg Lewis and Nate BlaweissStorypillar 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© 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: TurkeyFacts: Pink lakes, oil wrestling, camel wrestling, and tulipsAnimals: Angora rabbits!Jokes: Tulips and bunnies!Links for Kids: -Camel Wrestling Facts-Tulips in Turkey-Angora Rabbit Facts for Kids-World Record: Longest Rabbit FurMake a donation! Support Storypillar! https://ko-fi.com/storypillar Info/Get in Touch: Website: www.storypillar.com Instagram: @storypillar Join our mailing list. Shop at: storypillarstore.threadless.comCreated, 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 LewisSound 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-BootFiguring 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 guiltStrategies: Apologizing, Making AmendsProtagonists: Rainy the Reindeer and Boot-Boot the…bootSetting: A rainbow-shaped island near FinlandResources:-Helping Kids Apologize-Apology Activity IdeasInfo/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 LewisStorypillar Theme Song: Lyrics by Meg Lewis Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges Produced by Andy Jobe Episode Cover Art: Mackenzie AllisonMeg LewisSound Effects and Additional Music:-freesound.org-pixabay.com -Pixabay Artists: SunnyScy, SIMAS-2010, and SonicanKnow 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

May's Full Episode: A Little Dab of Honey and a Squeaky Block of Cheese (Finland)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: FinlandSticky 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 guiltKnow a kid with great advice for Sticky Situations? Tell us! Details at www.storypillar.com/unsticktricks. Make a donation! Support Storypillar!https://ko-fi.com/storypillar Info/Get in Touch: Website: www.storypillar.com Instagram: @storypillar Join our mailing list Created, Written, and Produced by: Meg Lewis Sound Design/Audio Editing: Meg Lewis and Nate BlaweissStorypillar 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

May's Sneak Attack!!! Wolverines and Squeaky Cheese in FinlandJoin Sneak for facts about our next Storypillar destination and kid-approved jokes that will make you laugh your face off! Region: FinlandFacts: Saunas, squeaky cheese, archipelagos, phone-throwing and mosquito-swatting contestsAnimals: Wolverines!Jokes: Claws and cheese!Links for Kids: -Unusual Finnish Games-Saunas in Finland-Burger King Sauna-Finnish Squeaky Cheese-The Archipelago SeaMake a donation! Support Storypillar!https://ko-fi.com/storypillar Info/Get in Touch: Website: www.storypillar.com Instagram: @storypillar Join our mailing list. Shop at: storypillarstore.threadless.comCreated, 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 LewisSound 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-RECORDSKnow a kid with great advice for Sticky Situations? Shoot us an email at info@storypillar.com.© 2025 PowerMouse Press, LLC

April's Brain Breather: Feeling Scared with Snappy and CrawlyFiguring 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 courageProtagonists: Snappy the Stapler and Crawly the SpiderSetting: A cave in MexicoStrategies: Mindful MovementResources-Helping Kids Manage Fears-Strategies for Coping with FearInfo/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 LewisStorypillar Theme Song: Lyrics by Meg Lewis Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges Produced by Andy Jobe Episode Cover Art: Mackenzie AllisonMeg LewisSound Effects and Additional Music:-freesound.org-pixabay.com -Pixabay Artists: White_Records, SunnyScy, and SIMAS-2010Know 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

April's Full Episode: Dance Like a Chicken (Mexico) 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: MexicoSticky 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 kindnessKnow 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. Make a donation! Support Storypillar!https://ko-fi.com/storypillar Info/Get in Touch: Website: www.storypillar.com Instagram: @storypillar Join our mailing list Created, Written, and Produced by: Meg Lewis Sound Design/Audio Editing: Meg Lewis and Nate BlaweissStorypillar 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

Sneak Attack!!! Mighty Monarchs and Cave Bacon in MexicoJoin Sneak for facts about our next Storypillar destination and kid-approved jokes that will make you laugh your face off! Region: Monterrey, MexicoFacts: Underground rivers, cave bacon, pyramids, and the world's oldest ball gameAnimals: 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 InfoMake a donation! Support Storypillar!https://ko-fi.com/storypillar Explore Yoto Player and Yoto Mini at:us.yotoplay.com Info/Get in Touch: Website: www.storypillar.com Instagram: @storypillar Join our mailing list. Shop at: storypillarstore.threadless.comCreated, 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 LewisSound Effects and Additional Music: -https://freesound.org/ -Joke Time Song: https://freesound.org/people/BlondPanda/sounds/659889/ -Pixabay Artists: FJRAC_Travel_Vlog, BackgroundMusicforVideoKnow a kid with great advice for Sticky Situations? Shoot us an email at info@storypillar.com.© 2025 PowerMouse Press, LLC

Storypillar Season 4 Sneak Listen! (Bonus Episode)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.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.comCreated, 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 LewisSound Effects and Additional Music: -https://freesound.org/ -Suzanna Bridges (As Sparky) -Pixabay Artist: Royalty-free-music© 2025 PowerMouse Press, LLC

Season 3 Winter Story Sip 8: Doodle for Strudel (Story Replay)Grab a fork and hop on a stork! We're headed back to Hungary for our very last Story Sip of Season 3. We'll check in with our friends, Margot, Farkas, Petra, and Sandor, drool over a car-sized strudel, and learn how to set boundaries when working with a demanding teammate.Story: 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. Region: HungarySticky Situation: What do you do when you have to work with a bossy teammate?Feelings Focus: Setting boundaries, speaking up, compromising, cooperatingInfo/Get in Touch: Website: www.storypillar.com Instagram: @storypillar Join our mailing list. Support Us: https://ko-fi.com/storypillar Shop at: storypillarstore.threadless.comCreated, Written, and Produced by: Meg Lewis Story by:Kathryn Torres Meg LewisSound 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 LewisSound Effects and Additional Music: -https://freesound.org/ -Forest Sounds -Suzanna Bridges (As Sparky) -Pixabay Artists: Ahmad MousaviPour, Nesrality, Sonican, Onoychenkomusic, Onoychenkomusic 2, As_I_in_does_tries, Cosmic_os_studios© 2025 PowerMouse Press, LLC

In this episode, hairstylist and educator Meg Lewis discusses her journey from offering wigs in her salon to becoming an advocate for neurodivergent education within the hair industry. Meg shares her experiences and insights into developing accessible and digestible educational content tailored to neurodivergent stylists. She emphasizes the importance of creating a learning environment that accommodates diverse learning styles and the need to step away from conventional 'look and learn' classes. Meg also touches on her personal growth, including unmasking as a neurodivergent individual to find her community and the benefits of letting go of control. Tune in for an inspiring conversation on the evolution of education in hairstyling and personal empowerment.

Season 3 Winter Story Sip 7: Operation Clawzilla (Story Replay)Story: A little brown duck with big blue feet and a watertight master plan gets a surprising taste of the truth…and a very large new friend. Region: Acadiana (French Louisiana)Sticky Situation: What do you do when someone discredits (disbelieves) you when you're telling the truth? Feelings Focus: Sticking to the truth, standing firm, speaking up, setting boundariesJust one more Story Sip, and then…get ready for Season 4 on Monday, April 7th, 2025!!!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.comCreated, 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: Cosmic_os_studios, eRoybushband, Lesfm, Caffeine_Creek_Band, Caffeine_Creek_Band 2, Nature'sEye, AlesiaDavina, free-to-use-audio, chill_background© 2025 PowerMouse Press, LLC

In this episode, we're revisiting a fan-favourite (episode 108) with the wonderfully unique Meg Lewis, who's rewriting the rules of what it means to build a creative career.Meg proves you don't have to choose just one path. As a designer, comedian, performer, and educator (yes, even a clown!

Season 3 Winter Story Sip 6: Dracula Makes Strudel (Sparky Shorts Story Replay)Grab some strudel and eat a noodle! We're flapping back to Hungary for this week's Story Sip from September's Sparky Shorts Mini-episode! We'll bake some mint-tastic strudel, learn how to compromise, and bounce all the way to the moon.Story Description: Join Sparky and her pet rocks, Pinky and Dinky, for a silly story featuring her two favorite things from September's episodes. We'll don our poofy chefs' hats with Dracula and his little brother, Zacula, cook up an extra cheesy, minty fresh strudel, and Sparky'll even teach us to talk like a chicken…Ba-GAWK!Region: HungaryTalk Like a Chicken:Compromise: Bawk, bawk, bawka-bawka-bawka-BAWK!Feelings Focus: Sharing, Compromising, Considering others' perspectivesInfo/Get in Touch: Website: www.storypillar.com Instagram: @storypillar Join our mailing list. Support Us: https://ko-fi.com/storypillar Shop at: storypillarstore.threadless.comCreated, Written, and Produced by: Meg Lewis Story by:Meg LewisSound 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: The_Mountain, Music For Video, Alex Grohl, GeoffHarvey© 2025 PowerMouse Press, LLC

Season 3 Winter Story Sip 5: French Fries and Fur Cakes (Story Replay)Grab some ketchup and slap on your hiking boots! We're trekking back to Jamaica for this week's Story Sip from Full Episode 3.9. We'll quest after magical acorns with our friends Ruby and Fern, hide from eccentric turtles, and–eventually–bury our faces in a lifetime supply of french fries.Story Description: Two adventurous hutias on a quest to track down a magical acorn–and a lifetime supply of french fries–make a cheeky new friend and learn an important lesson about taking advice. Region: JamaicaSticky Situation: What do you do when it feels like everyone's telling you what to do?Feelings Focus: Taking advice; Compromising; Setting boundariesInfo/Get in Touch: Website: www.storypillar.com Instagram: @storypillar Join our mailing list. Support Us: https://ko-fi.com/storypillar Shop at: storypillarstore.threadless.comCreated, Written, and Produced by: Meg Lewis Story by:Phill Bechtel and Meg LewisSound 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: The_Mountain, FaeSpencer, Space Elevations, Cosmic_os_studios, UNIVERSFIELD, Keyframe_Audio© 2025 PowerMouse Press, LLC

Right now there are countless traumatic things happening around the world, multiple social media platforms are changing AGAIN, and our own lives have ups and downs every single day. We're all just trying to keep up and keep going.Whether it's things in your own life, your creative business, or the world, it can be easy to get overwhelmed by everything that's going on. I know I've felt that, especially lately.You might be thinking…Where does your art fit in?Is there any point with everything going on?How do you keep going when things are so overwhelming?In today's episode, I want to talk to you about how we as creatives can find purpose and keep going in the midst of the chaos. So, here are three things you need to know.–––––––––––WANT MORE?Want your questions answered on the podcast, or be part of an awesome community of creatives supporting each other? Join us in the Brand Your Passion Collective at www.makerandmoxie.com/community. We'd love to have you

Season 3 Winter Story Sip 4: Rainy With a Chance of Moon Cheese (Story Replay)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: ChileSticky 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 frustrationInfo/Get in Touch: Website: www.storypillar.com Instagram: @storypillar Join our mailing list. Support Us: https://ko-fi.com/storypillar Shop at: storypillarstore.threadless.comCreated, Written, and Produced by: Meg Lewis Story by:Meg LewisSound 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

Season 3 Winter Story Sip 3: The Story Queen (Story Replay)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 CountrySticky Situation: What do you do when someone shoots down your idea?Feelings Focus: Speaking up, resilience, setting boundaries, keeping an open mind, respecting perspectivesTake our listener feedback survey! Info/Get in Touch: Website: www.storypillar.com Instagram: @storypillar Support Us: https://ko-fi.com/storypillar Shop at: storypillarstore.threadless.comCreated, Written, and Produced by: Meg LewisStory by:Megan Cahill-Assenza and Meg LewisSound Design/Audio Editing: Niamh McAuliffeMeg 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

Season 3 Winter Story Sip 2: Friends Are Not Sweaters (Story Replay)Get your ear straws ready for this week's yak-tastic Winter Story Sip! That's when we play one of YOUR favorite Season 3 stories each Monday we're on Winter Break. So…grab a sweater–or twenty–and join Sparky and Meg for another snuggle with our friends Altan, Qara, and Moon in Mongolia. Take a listen…and let us know what YOU want to hear next week! Grownups, email info@storypillar.com with your or your child's Season 3 favorites. Use subject line: “Season 3 Story Replays.”Story Description: A golden eagle with dreams of being a cowboy learns a valuable lesson about showing appreciation…and how to differentiate between friends and sweaters. Region: Mongolia Sticky Situation: What do you do when you're feeling unappreciated? Feelings Focus: Feeling unappreciated and taken for granted; showing appreciation; saying thank you; speaking up; setting boundaries 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.comCreated, Written, and Produced by: Meg LewisSound Design by:Meg LewisStorypillar 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: Music_Unlimited, Moodmode, Qube Sounds, NourishedByMusic, SiddharathJi, NourishedByMusic, SoundGalleryByDmitryTaras© 2025 PowerMouse Press, LLC

Season 3 Winter Story Sip 1: The Bunny and the Crow (Story Replay)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)Info/Get in Touch: Website: www.storypillar.com Instagram: @storypillar Support Us: https://ko-fi.com/storypillar Shop at: storypillarstore.threadless.comCreated, Written, and Produced by: Meg Lewis Story Written by:Denise FlorezSound Design by:Meg Lewis and David WilsonStorypillar 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

Sparky Shorts: Santa and Bow-ala the Koala Share a Surfboard! (Mini-episode)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' perspectivesHelpful Resources:-Age-by-Age Strategies for Helping Kids Share-Great Books About SharingInfo/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, 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 VideoSurfing with Santa Song:PavetraxxSparky's Favorite Things Song:GeoffHarvey© 2024 PowerMouse Press, LLC

Storypillar Full Episode 3.10: Hot Fudge Snazzy Pizzazzy with a Cherry on Top (Australia)Story: A fabulous duck and her silly sister want nothing more than to win Opal Lake's tree decorating contest. Join them as they make an unlikely new friend, learn an important lesson about sharing, and bury their faces in a triple-chocolate-super-swirl ice cream sundae!Region: AustraliaSticky Situation: What do you do when you really, really don't want to share?Unstick Tricks by: Sullivan (Age 5), Layla (Age 5), Hope (Age 4), and Lodi (Age 5)Feelings Focus: Sharing; Reciprocating; Setting boundariesAdd our Ninja-Monkey-Christma-Kwanz-akuh Bacon Day Puzzle to your gifting list! storypillarstore.threadless.com Make a donation! Support Storypillar!https://ko-fi.com/storypillar Info/Get in Touch: Website: www.storypillar.com Instagram: @storypillar Join our mailing list 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 Sound Effects and Additional Music: -Suzanna Bridges (As Sparky) -Pixabay Artists: FaeSpencer, SoundDelicious, AlanaJordan, Folk_Acoustic, SAMusic, Chill_BackgroundKnow a kid with great advice for Sticky Situations? Tell us! Details at www.storypillar.com/unsticktricks. © 2024 PowerMouse Press, LLC

Bean-o-meter Check 3.10: Feeling Left Out With Abbe and Koko from Koala Moon! (Mini-episode)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.Feelings Focus: Feeling Sympathetic; Feeling Left OutStrategies: Mind and Body Check; Cocoa for Koko (Mindfulness, Coping, Kindness)Links for Kids and their Grownups:-Printable Cocoa for Koko Template-Great Books About KindnessCheck out our sleepy-tastic pod friend, Koala Moon!Info/Get in Touch:Website: www.storypillar.comInstagram: @storypillarJoin our mailing list.Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you love listening!Donate: https://ko-fi.com/storypillarShop: storypillarstore.threadless.comCreated, Written, Edited, and Produced by: Meg Lewis, Jenna Clarke, Suzanna Mcloughlin, Sokratis Seirlis, and Abbe OpherStorypillar Theme Song:Lyrics by Meg LewisMusic by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna BridgesProduced by Andy JobeEpisode Cover Art:Meg Lewis and Koala Moon StaffSound Effects and Additional Music:Chill Mindfulness Song: https://freesound.org/people/Seth_Makes_Sounds/sounds/670039/Feeling Left Out Song:Music_for_videoCocoa for Koko Song:NourishedByMusicStorypillar STORE Promo Song:Maksym MalkoKnow 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

Sneak Attack!!! 3.10: Giant Wombats, Surfing Santas, and Pink-eared Zebra Ducks in AustraliaJoin Sneak for facts about our next Storypillar destination and kid-approved jokes that will make you laugh your face off! Region: New South Wales, AustraliaFacts: Songlines, Giant Wombats, Christmas at the BeachAnimals: Pink-eared Ducks and Little Black CormorantsJokes: Kangaroos and Ducks! Links for Kids: -Indigenous Songlines-Cuddie Springs-Christmas at Bondi Beach-Australian Twelve Days of Christmas-Little Black Cormorant Facts-Pink Eared Duck FactsMake a donation! Support Storypillar!https://ko-fi.com/storypillar Info/Get in Touch: Website: www.storypillar.com Instagram: @storypillar Join our mailing list. Shop at: storypillarstore.threadless.comCreated, 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 LewisSound Effects and Additional Music: -https://freesound.org/ -Joke Time Song: https://freesound.org/people/BlondPanda/sounds/659889/ -Pixabay Artists: FaeSpencer, Good_B_Music, Purple Planet Music© 2024 PowerMouse Press, LLC