Big Life Kids Podcast
96 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 2.2K ratingsThe Big Life Kids podcast teaches children to stay resilient, believe in themselves, and face life's challenges with confidence! In each episode, Zara and Leo travel the world to discover the living heroes that are making a difference in the world today. Each episode is reviewed and approved by a licensed therapist to ensure that the social-emotional learning and growth mindset lessons covered on this children's podcast are science-backed and accurate. Ideal for children ages 5-10.
The podcast is produced by Big Life Journal. Visit www.biglifejournal.com for more information and to get your own companion journal!
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Episodes
Mallory Lights Up the World with Positivity!
April 09, 2020 22:00 - 7 minutes - 17.9 MBIn this episode, we find out how one of our listeners from Chicago, Mallory, maintains her positive attitude to enjoy each day. Zara and Leo make a poster that helps them train their brains to stay POSITIVE. In this episode, you will: learn how to train their brain to be more positive and enjoy each day be inspired by our listener from Chicago, Mallory Produced by Big Life Journal. Use promo code BIGLIFEKIDS to get 15% off your purchase! Additional show notes available at biglifejourn...
Build Bridges of POSITIVITY in Techno Paradise!
April 02, 2020 22:00 - 15 minutes - 34.5 MBZara and Leo head to Hong Kong to make dumplings in an authentic Cantonese food market. But they soon find out that it’s harder than they thought. Follow Leo and Zara as they try to focus on the POSITIVES and learn about Dr. Jamie Chiu, the psychology student who created a computer game to help teenagers around the world. In this episode, you will: discover how to focus on the positives travel to Hong Kong be inspired by Dr. Jamie Chiu, psychologist and founder of The Brightly Project ...
How Kristina Meditates To Feel Better
March 26, 2020 22:00 - 11 minutes - 25.5 MBIn this episode, Zara and Leo try out some awesome yoga poses, and a calming breathing exercise! We also hear from Kristina, a Big Life Kid who uses mindful meditations to help her feel better, and get to sleep! In this episode, you will: learn how using meditation can help them feel and sleep better be inspired by our listener Kristina Produced by Big Life Journal. Use promo code BIGLIFEKIDS to get 15% off your purchase! Additional show notes available at biglifejournal.com/podcast C...
The Rock ‘n’ Roll Guide to Mindfulness!
March 19, 2020 22:00 - 19 minutes - 44.4 MBZara and Leo land in Memphis, Tennessee, to visit one of the best county fairs in the United States. They are determined to see their favorite band play on the main stage. In fact, they’re so determined that they’ve forgotten to enjoy themselves. Find out how to be mindful in this rockin’ guide and learn about Nicole Cardoza, the yoga teacher who learned to TRAIN her BRAIN to enjoy each moment as it comes. In this episode, you will: learn they can train their brain to enjoy each moment as ...
Part 2: How to Use the Big Life Kids PODCAST!
March 12, 2020 21:00 - 7 minutes - 17.2 MBHey dear listeners, do you want to know how to have an epic adventure with Zara and Leo? They will explain how to use the Big Life Journal and the Big Life Kids podcast… TOGETHER! Listen along as we take a look inside the journal and find out how your JOURNAL BUDDY can help you! And adults, don't forget to listen to PART 1: Your Questions ANSWERED for caregivers to make the most the Big Life Kids podcast and your journal. Produced by Big Life Journal. Use promo code BIGLIFEKIDS to get 15%...
Part 1: How to Use the Big Life Kids PODCAST!
March 12, 2020 21:00 - 7 minutes - 17.4 MBHave you heard that Season 1 and 2 of the Big Life Kids podcast accompanies the Big Life Journal for Kids? These episodes will show how you can combine the podcast and journal to create a dynamic growth mindset experience for children. Do you want to learn more about the Big Life Kids podcast? Zara and Leo explain how to get the most out of the podcast: What IS a podcast? How can I access the podcast? Which app do I need? What device should I use? How can I subscribe to get NEW episodes...
Go Green like Justin and the Frogs!
January 09, 2020 22:10 - 6 minutes - 15.6 MBZara and Leo are on a mission to hear from YOU! Find out more in our mini-episodes as Big Life Kids from across the world tell us about their amazing adventures! In this episode, Justin from Los Angeles in the United States is on a mission to save one of the world's most fascinating species - frogs! Listen along to find out how you can make a difference in the world too. If you want to learn more about having a growth mindset and children will practice thinking about ways they can make a d...
Make a Difference in the World
January 02, 2020 21:42 - 16 minutes - 38.5 MBZara and Leo hang back in California to enjoy the cool creek on a hot day. But when Leo spots a wildfire, they are determined to help. Will they be able to put out the fire? Find out how YOU can make a difference in the world, and discover the environmentalist who made small changes and achieved BIG results. In this episode, you will: learn how even a small act can make a difference in the world! travel to Boston, USA be inspired by Kyle Kornack, environmental entrepreneur If you want t...
Aden’s Acts of Kindness!
December 19, 2019 22:52 - 6 minutes - 15.7 MBZara and Leo are on a mission to hear from YOU! Find out more in our mini-episodes as Big Life Kids from across the world tell us about their amazing adventures! In this episode, Aden from Baltimore in the United States proves that kindness really IS a superpower! Find out about his trip to Puerto Rico and learn about the ways you can show a little kindness in your community Produced by Big Life Journal. If you want to learn more about having a growth mindset and discover the superpower of...
EP 18: Aden’s Acts of Kindness!
December 19, 2019 22:52 - 6 minutes - 15.7 MBZara and Leo are on a mission to hear from YOU! Find out more in our mini-episodes as Big Life Kids from across the world tell us about their amazing adventures! In this episode, Aden from Baltimore in the United States proves that kindness really IS a superpower! Find out about his trip to Puerto Rico and learn about the ways you can show a little kindness in your community Produced by Big Life Journal. If you want to learn more about having a growth mindset and discover the superpower of...
EP 17: Discover the Superpower of Kindness!
December 12, 2019 21:19 - 15 minutes - 36 MBAfter traveling across the world and outer space, Zara and Leo finally arrive back in the United States! Find out how to cure jet lag, and discover the power of kindness from the architect who creates homes and changes lives, with just some cardboard and a lot of care! In this episode, you will: discover the superpower of kindness! travel to Los Angles, California be inspired by Tina Hovsepian, architect and philanthropist Produced by Big Life Journal. If you want to learn more about h...
Discover the Superpower of Kindness!
December 12, 2019 21:19 - 15 minutes - 36 MBAfter traveling across the world and outer space, Zara and Leo finally arrive back in the United States! Find out how to cure jet lag, and discover the power of kindness from the architect who creates homes and changes lives, with just some cardboard and a lot of care! In this episode, you will: discover the superpower of kindness! travel to Los Angles, California be inspired by Tina Hovsepian, architect and philanthropist Produced by Big Life Journal. If you want to learn more about h...
Ellie & Grace Learn Life Skills in Mexico!
December 05, 2019 23:00 - 11 minutes - 25.7 MBZara and Leo are on a mission to hear from YOU! Find out more in our mini-episodes as Big Life Kids from across the world tell us about their amazing adventures! In this episode, Ellie and Grace from Connecticut in the United States tell us about the year they spent living in Mexico, and how embracing every opportunity to learn about their new homemade it an amazing and unforgettable experience! Produced by Big Life Journal. If you want to learn more about having a growth mindset and disco...
Ep 16: Ellie & Grace Learn Life Skills in Mexico!
December 05, 2019 23:00 - 11 minutes - 25.7 MBZara and Leo are on a mission to hear from YOU! Find out more in our mini-episodes as Big Life Kids from across the world tell us about their amazing adventures! In this episode, Ellie and Grace from Connecticut in the United States tell us about the year they spent living in Mexico, and how embracing every opportunity to learn about their new homemade it an amazing and unforgettable experience! Produced by Big Life Journal. If you want to learn more about having a growth mindset and disco...
Ep 15: Explore your Universe: Love Learning to the Moon and Back!
November 26, 2019 17:33 - 16 minutes - 38.8 MBZara and Leo head to outer space to discover the mysteries of the universe... and beyond! Listen to the story of the first Canadian to walk in space to find out how learning can help you reach your BIG dreams. In this episode, you will: discover how developing a love of learning can make your life incredibly interesting travel to...space! be inspired by Chris Hadfield, the first Canadian to walk in space Produced by Big Life Journal. If you want to learn more about having a growth minds...
Explore Your Universe: Love Learning to the Moon and Back!
November 26, 2019 17:33 - 16 minutes - 38.8 MBZara and Leo head to outer space to discover the mysteries of the universe... and beyond! Listen to the story of the first Canadian to walk in space to find out how learning can help you reach your BIG dreams. In this episode, you will: discover how developing a love of learning can make your life incredibly interesting travel to...space! be inspired by Chris Hadfield, the first Canadian to walk in space Produced by Big Life Journal. If you want to learn more about having a growth minds...
Ep 15: Explore Your Universe: Love Learning to the Moon and Back!
November 26, 2019 17:33 - 16 minutes - 38.8 MBZara and Leo head to outer space to discover the mysteries of the universe... and beyond! Listen to the story of the first Canadian to walk in space to find out how learning can help you reach your BIG dreams. In this episode, you will: discover how developing a love of learning can make your life incredibly interesting travel to...space! be inspired by Chris Hadfield, the first Canadian to walk in space Produced by Big Life Journal. If you want to learn more about having a growth minds...
Kestrel ROCKS at Climbing!
November 21, 2019 23:30 - 6 minutes - 15.3 MBZara and Leo are on a mission to hear from YOU! Find out more in our mini-episodes as Big Life Kids from across the world tell us about their amazing adventures! In this episode, Kestrel from Colorado in the United States explains how she uses a positive mindset to help her become a mighty rock climber! Tune in to discover how you can use her rockin' encouragement techniques too! Produced by Big Life Journal. If you want to learn more about having a growth mindset and discover why effort i...
Ep 14: Kestrel ROCKS at Climbing!
November 21, 2019 23:30 - 6 minutes - 15.3 MBZara and Leo are on a mission to hear from YOU! Find out more in our mini-episodes as Big Life Kids from across the world tell us about their amazing adventures! In this episode, Kestrel from Colorado in the United States explains how she uses a positive mindset to help her become a mighty rock climber! Tune in to discover how you can use her rockin' encouragement techniques too! Produced by Big Life Journal. If you want to learn more about having a growth mindset and discover why effort i...
EP 13: Do Your Best and Reach for Everest!
November 15, 2019 00:14 - 18 minutes - 41.9 MBAfter some mild turbulence, Zara and Leo land at the foot of the Himalayas. Leo is determined to find a rare goat, but realizes that sometimes the most important thing is to do your best and have fun along the way. This week, discover the adventures of Edurne Pasaban, the mountaineer who put her friends first on her search for a world record. In this episode, you will: discover why effort is key and how it can help you achieve your goals travel to Spain be inspired by Edurne Pasaban, a f...
Do Your Best and Reach for Everest!
November 15, 2019 00:14 - 18 minutes - 41.9 MBAfter some mild turbulence, Zara and Leo land at the foot of the Himalayas. Leo is determined to find a rare goat, but realizes that sometimes the most important thing is to do your best and have fun along the way. This week, discover the adventures of Edurne Pasaban, the mountaineer who put her friends first on her search for a world record. In this episode, you will: discover why effort is key and how it can help you achieve your goals travel to Spain be inspired by Edurne Pasaban, a f...
Ep 12: Izayah’s Hospital Trip Made Him Stronger!
November 08, 2019 02:00 - 6 minutes - 15.6 MBZara and Leo are on a mission to hear from YOU! Find out more in our mini-episodes as Big Life Kids from across the world tell us about their amazing adventures! In this episode, Izayah from Connecticut in the United States tells us about the challenges he faced when he hurt his finger and went to the hospital, and how the experience made him stronger. Produced by Big Life Journal. If you want to learn more about having a growth mindset and how challenges make you stronger, read chapter 6 ...
Izayah’s Hospital Trip Made Him Stronger!
November 08, 2019 02:00 - 6 minutes - 15.6 MBZara and Leo are on a mission to hear from YOU! Find out more in our mini-episodes as Big Life Kids from across the world tell us about their amazing adventures! In this episode, Izayah from Connecticut in the United States tells us about the challenges he faced when he hurt his finger and went to the hospital, and how the experience made him stronger. Produced by Big Life Journal. If you want to learn more about having a growth mindset and how challenges make you stronger, read chapter 6 ...
Ep 11: Be Strong like Smriti and Rise to the Challenge!
November 01, 2019 01:14 - 19 minutes - 43.8 MBZara and Leo land in Sangli, the small “Turmeric City” of Western India. Will Zara be able to rise to the challenges that face her? And how many mangoes does it take to fill a fine leg slip? Find out how the best Indian cricket player in the world tackles each challenge head-on! In this episode, you will: discover how challenges make you stronger travel to India be inspired by Smriti Mandhana, a famous cricket player from India Produced by Big Life Journal. If you want to learn more ab...
Be Strong like Smriti and Rise to the Challenge!
November 01, 2019 01:14 - 19 minutes - 43.8 MBZara and Leo land in Sangli, the small “Turmeric City” of Western India. Will Zara be able to rise to the challenges that face her? And how many mangoes does it take to fill a fine leg slip? Find out how the best Indian cricket player in the world tackles each challenge head-on! In this episode, you will: discover how challenges make you stronger travel to India be inspired by Smriti Mandhana, a famous cricket player from India Produced by Big Life Journal. If you want to learn more ab...
Peyton Celebrates Who She Is
July 24, 2019 02:00 - 6 minutes - 14.6 MBZara and Leo love hearing stories from the Big Life Kids (our listeners)! In the mini-episodes, you will discover some of the amazing things the Big Life Kids are up to in their own lives... prepare to be dazzled! To submit YOUR story, go to biglifejournal.com/podcast. We can't wait to hear from YOU! In this episode, Peyton from South Carolina in the USA gives us some excellent advice on how to focus on being yourself, and doing your best. Produced by Big Life Journal. If you want to learn...
Ep 10: Peyton Celebrates Who She Is
July 24, 2019 02:00 - 6 minutes - 14.6 MBZara and Leo love hearing stories from the Big Life Kids (our listeners)! In the mini-episodes, you will discover some of the amazing things the Big Life Kids are up to in their own lives... prepare to be dazzled! To submit YOUR story, go to biglifejournal.com/podcast. We can't wait to hear from YOU! In this episode, Peyton from South Carolina in the USA gives us some excellent advice on how to focus on being yourself, and doing your best. Produced by Big Life Journal. If you want to learn...
Ep 9: Celebrate Your Uniqueness
July 17, 2019 02:21 - 18 minutes - 41.5 MBZara and Leo arrive in Papua New Guinea! Leo is nervous about the big bird festival; will Zara be able to convince him that being HIMSELF is the best way to have fun? And discover the amazing and unique voyages of Kira Salak, the brave explorer and journalist who traveled the world and found... herself! In this episode, you will: discover how to celebrate who YOU are travel to Papua New Guinea be inspired by Kira Salak, the brave explorer and journalist Produced by Big Life Journal. If ...
Celebrate Your Uniqueness
July 17, 2019 02:21 - 18 minutes - 41.5 MBZara and Leo arrive in Papua New Guinea! Leo is nervous about the big bird festival; will Zara be able to convince him that being HIMSELF is the best way to have fun? And discover the amazing and unique voyages of Kira Salak, the brave explorer and journalist who traveled the world and found... herself! In this episode, you will: discover how to celebrate who YOU are travel to Papua New Guinea be inspired by Kira Salak, the brave explorer and journalist Produced by Big Life Journal. If ...
Ep 8: Joshua Helps the Community
July 10, 2019 02:00 - 6 minutes - 15.3 MBZara and Leo love hearing stories from the Big Life Kids (our listeners)! In the mini-episodes, you will discover some of the amazing things the Big Life Kids are up to in their own lives... prepare to be dazzled! To submit YOUR story, go to biglifejournal.com/podcast. We can't wait to hear from YOU! In this episode, Joshua from South Carolina in the USA helps Zara and Leo to discover the powerful impact of helping your community. Produced by Big Life Journal. If you want to learn more abo...
Joshua Helps the Community
July 10, 2019 02:00 - 6 minutes - 15.3 MBZara and Leo love hearing stories from the Big Life Kids (our listeners)! In the mini-episodes, you will discover some of the amazing things the Big Life Kids are up to in their own lives... prepare to be dazzled! To submit YOUR story, go to biglifejournal.com/podcast. We can't wait to hear from YOU! In this episode, Joshua from South Carolina in the USA helps Zara and Leo to discover the powerful impact of helping your community. Produced by Big Life Journal. If you want to learn more abo...
Discover How GRATITUDE Can Change Your Life!
July 03, 2019 01:30 - 17 minutes - 40.1 MBZara and Leo wake up in the middle of the Malaysian rainforest...beside a hungry leopard! Find out how we can use gratitude to help us appreciate and take care of the environment, as we meet the wildlife biologist on a mission to protect the world’s smallest bears. In this episode, you will: discover why being grateful is so important travel to Malaysia be inspired by Dr. Siew Te Wong, wildlife biologis. Produced by Big Life Journal. If you want to learn more about having a growth minds...
Ep 7: Discover How GRATITUDE Can Change Your Life!
July 03, 2019 01:30 - 17 minutes - 40.1 MBZara and Leo wake up in the middle of the Malaysian rainforest...beside a hungry leopard! Find out how we can use gratitude to help us appreciate and take care of the environment, as we meet the wildlife biologist on a mission to protect the world’s smallest bears. In this episode, you will: discover why being grateful is so important travel to Malaysia be inspired by Dr. Siew Te Wong, wildlife biologis. Produced by Big Life Journal. If you want to learn more about having a growth minds...
Josh Learns Persistence
June 26, 2019 01:00 - 6 minutes - 13.9 MBZara and Leo love hearing stories from the Big Life Kids (our listeners)! In the mini-episodes, you will discover some of the amazing things the Big Life Kids are up to in their own lives... prepare to be dazzled! To submit YOUR story, go to biglifejournal.com/podcast. We can't wait to hear from YOU! This week, Josh from Calgary in Canada gives us his expert tree climbing tips, and shows us how persistence helped him to push through. Produced by Big Life Journal. If you want to learn more ...
Ep 6: Josh Learns Persistence
June 26, 2019 01:00 - 6 minutes - 13.9 MBZara and Leo love hearing stories from the Big Life Kids (our listeners)! In the mini-episodes, you will discover some of the amazing things the Big Life Kids are up to in their own lives... prepare to be dazzled! To submit YOUR story, go to biglifejournal.com/podcast. We can't wait to hear from YOU! This week, Josh from Calgary in Canada gives us his expert tree climbing tips, and shows us how persistence helped him to push through. Produced by Big Life Journal. If you want to learn more ...
Ep 5: Be the Kid Who Never Gives Up
June 18, 2019 22:42 - 15 minutes - 35.3 MBZara and Leo arrive in London to seek ancient treasures in the depths of the River Thames, and end up finding a basketball! Meet Ade Adepitan, the gold medal winning athlete that will help Leo understand that basketball is about trying, and trying, and trying again! In this episode, you will: discover how staying persistent will help you succeed travel to London, UK be inspired by Ade Adepitan, a wheelchair basketball player Produced by Big Life Journal. If you want to learn more about ...
Be the Kid Who Never Gives Up
June 18, 2019 22:42 - 15 minutes - 35.3 MBZara and Leo arrive in London to seek ancient treasures in the depths of the River Thames, and end up finding a basketball! Meet Ade Adepitan, the gold medal winning athlete that will help Leo understand that basketball is about trying, and trying, and trying again! In this episode, you will: discover how staying persistent will help you succeed travel to London, UK be inspired by Ade Adepitan, a wheelchair basketball player Produced by Big Life Journal. If you want to learn more about ...
Emma Bounces Back from a Setback
June 12, 2019 01:00 - 6 minutes - 16 MBZara and Leo love hearing stories from the Big Life Kids (our listeners)! In the mini-episodes, you will discover some of the amazing things the Big Life Kids are up to in their own lives... prepare to be dazzled! To submit YOUR story, go to biglifejournal.com/podcast. We can't wait to hear from YOU! In this episode, hockey sensation Emma in Albert Canada explains how she used self-talk to help her skate her way to victory on the ice. Produced by Big Life Journal. If you want to learn more...
Ep 4: Emma Bounces Back from a Setback
June 12, 2019 01:00 - 6 minutes - 16 MBZara and Leo love hearing stories from the Big Life Kids (our listeners)! In the mini-episodes, you will discover some of the amazing things the Big Life Kids are up to in their own lives... prepare to be dazzled! To submit YOUR story, go to biglifejournal.com/podcast. We can't wait to hear from YOU! In this episode, hockey sensation Emma in Albert Canada explains how she used self-talk to help her skate her way to victory on the ice. Produced by Big Life Journal. If you want to learn more...
How to Turn Failures into Robots
June 04, 2019 22:00 - 18 minutes - 41.4 MBZara and Leo have accidentally crash landed into the Great Barrier Reef! Will they find a way back from the bottom of the ocean? Will Zara be able to get over her fear of failure? Will Leo be able to eat a whole cake in under 28 seconds? In this episode, you will: learn that failures & mistakes help you grow travel to Australia be inspired by Marita Cheng Produced by Big Life Journal. If you want to learn more about having a growth mindset and how failures & mistakes help you grow, read...
Ep 3: How to Turn Failures into Robots
June 04, 2019 22:00 - 18 minutes - 41.4 MBZara and Leo have accidentally crash landed into the Great Barrier Reef! Will they find a way back from the bottom of the ocean? Will Zara be able to get over her fear of failure? Will Leo be able to eat a whole cake in under 28 seconds? In this episode, you will: learn that failures & mistakes help you grow travel to Australia be inspired by Marita Cheng Produced by Big Life Journal. If you want to learn more about having a growth mindset and how failures & mistakes help you grow, read...
Grissom Believes in Himself
May 29, 2019 00:42 - 6 minutes - 14.6 MBZara and Leo love hearing stories from the Big Life Kids (our listeners)! In the mini-episodes, you will discover some of the amazing things the Big Life Kids are up to in their own lives... prepare to be dazzled! To submit YOUR story, go to biglifejournal.com/podcast. We can't wait to hear from YOU! In this episode, Grissom from Georgia, USA tells you about his musical journey to believing in himself. Produced by Big Life Journal. If you want to learn more about having a growth mindset an...
Ep 2: Grissom Believes in Himself
May 29, 2019 00:42 - 6 minutes - 14.6 MBZara and Leo love hearing stories from the Big Life Kids (our listeners)! In the mini-episodes, you will discover some of the amazing things the Big Life Kids are up to in their own lives... prepare to be dazzled! To submit YOUR story, go to biglifejournal.com/podcast. We can't wait to hear from YOU! In this episode, Grissom from Georgia, USA tells you about his musical journey to believing in himself. Produced by Big Life Journal. If you want to learn more about having a growth mindset an...
Discover Growth Mindset and How to Believe in Yourself!
May 28, 2019 21:54 - 19 minutes - 45 MBThe first episode takes you to Paraguay! Zara and Leo discover Los Reciclados de Cateura, the children’s orchestra that uses instruments made out of recycled garbage. Follow their journey and find out how you can keep dreaming big and believing in yourself! In this episode, you will: discover what it means to live a big life learn about a growth mindset and neurogenesis learn you can grow your brain by learning new things be inspired to believe in yourself Produced by Big Life Journal....
Ep 1: Discover Growth Mindset and How to Believe in Yourself!
May 28, 2019 21:54 - 19 minutes - 45 MBThe first episode takes you to Paraguay! Zara and Leo discover Los Reciclados de Cateura, the children’s orchestra that uses instruments made out of recycled garbage. Follow their journey and find out how you can keep dreaming big and believing in yourself! In this episode, you will: discover what it means to live a big life learn about a growth mindset and neurogenesis learn you can grow your brain by learning new things be inspired to believe in yourself Produced by Big Life Journal....
Welcome to Big Life Kids Podcast!
April 29, 2019 00:21 - 2 minutes - 6.02 MBGet ready for take-off... Big Life Kids podcast launches May 29th. Big Life Kids teaches children to stay resilient, believe in themselves, and face life's challenges with confidence. In each episode of Big Life Kids, Zara and Leo will travel the world to discover the living heroes that are making a difference in the world today. Produced by Big Life Journal biglifejournal.com Use promo code BIGLIFEKIDS to get 15% off your purchase! Shownotes available at biglifejournal.com/podcast Credi...