Like You: Mindfulness for Kids
183 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 174 ratingsLike You is a mindfulness podcast for kids. We use breathing, affirmations, music, and imagination to explore feelings, relieve anxiety, encourage self-esteem, and grow empathy, all while having fun!
Our podcast creates a safe, calming, and relaxing audio experience for children as they learn to find beauty and wonder in themselves and the world. Subscribe so you never miss an episode.
We create the podcast with kids in mind, but we welcome listeners of any age, including parents, grandparents, or grown-ups who just want to get more in touch with themselves and their inner-child.
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Episodes
Leap Day Mindfulness
February 28, 2024 23:00 - 14 minutes - 6.55 MBOn this special bonus episode we’re celebrating Leap Day with mindfulness. Find full episode notes and transcript here. Like You is listener supported. You can support the show by subscribing on Apple Podcasts or becoming a patron on Patreon. You can also support the show by shopping in our online store or purchasing songs from the show on our Bandcamp page. Please send us a voice memo, drawing, or letter at [email protected]. We play a voice memos from listeners either at the begi...
Fourth Birthday Surprise!
January 29, 2024 12:00 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MB🥳 It's our podcast birthday! We’re celebrating four years of Like You, since we published our first episodes the last week of January in 2020. Find full episode notes and transcript here. Listen to our first ever episode here. And listen to our first birthday episode here. Like You is listener supported. You can support the show by subscribing on Apple Podcasts or becoming a patron on Patreon. You can also support the show by shopping in our online store or purchasing songs from the ...
A Recipe for Mindful Hot Cocoa
January 16, 2024 12:00 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MBOn this episode I’ll be sharing a special recipe for making hot cocoa in your imagination. This will be the last episode of our fall and winter season. New episodes return in the spring. Between now and then I'll have a few subscriber-only bonuses, so please consider showing your support by subscriber through Patreon or Apple Podcasts. Find full episode notes and transcript here. Like You is listener supported. You can support the show by subscribing on Apple Podcasts or becoming a patron...
Breathing Fire Like a Dragon
January 12, 2024 18:42 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBOn this episode we’ll imagine flying and breathing fire like a dragon. 🐉🐲 It's the last episode of the season before we break until fall. Find full episode notes and transcript here. Like You is listener supported. You can support the show by subscribing on Apple Podcasts or becoming a patron on Patreon. You can also support the show by shopping in our online store or purchasing songs from the show on our Bandcamp page. Please send us a voice memo, drawing, or letter at hello@likeyoupodca...
The Mindful Fortune Teller
January 09, 2024 14:21 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBOn this episode I’ll pretend to be a fortune teller who can see what makes you special and predict things about your future. 🔮 Find full episode notes and transcript here. Special shoutout to Stephanie Sacco, a kindergarten teacher who's fortune teller booth at a local school fall carnival inspired this episode. Like You is listener supported. You can support the show by subscribing on Apple Podcasts or becoming a patron on Patreon. You can also support the show by shopping in our online ...
Encore: In Between the Past and the Future
December 28, 2023 12:00 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBIt’s the last week of the year, and we are replaying a special New Year’s Episode. As the year winds down I want to say thank you for spending time with Like You. Here’s an encore of one of our favorite cozy winter episodes, In Between the Past and the Future. Find full episode notes and transcript here. Like You is listener supported. You can support the show by subscribing on Apple Podcasts or becoming a patron on Patreon. You can also support the show by shopping in our online store or ...
Encore: Resolutions and Affirmations
December 26, 2023 12:00 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBIn this special encore episode, we’ll talk about new year’s resolutions and before coming up with our own affirmations for the new year. 🥳 Find full episode notes and transcript here. Like You is listener supported. You can support the show by subscribing on Apple Podcasts or becoming a patron on Patreon. You can also support the show by shopping in our online store or purchasing songs from the show on our Bandcamp page. Please send us a voice memo, drawing, or letter at hello@likeyoupodc...
Encore: Holiday Affirmations
December 21, 2023 12:00 - 9 minutes - 8.38 MBIn this special mini episode we'll ask questions for reflecting on the past year and the next year, then say some holiday themed affirmations. Find full episode notes and transcript here. Like You is listener supported. You can support the show by subscribing on Apple Podcasts or becoming a patron on Patreon. You can also support the show by shopping in our online store or purchasing songs from the show on our Bandcamp page. Please send us a voice memo, drawing, or letter at hello@likeyou...
Guest Episode: "Once Upon a Lullaby" from Dorktales Storytime
December 19, 2023 12:00 - 18 minutes - 33.2 MBIn this special Guest Episode, you'll hear a sleep story from the podcast Dorktales Storytime. Nighttime has fallen and starry skies are twinkling—that means it’s go time for Hesper, the enchanting fairy of the Evening Star, and her talking moth companion, Vesper! They’re off on their evening’s journey to bring restful sleep and wonderous dreams to all the creatures of the Folktale Forest. So, tuck your dear ones under the covers and get ready for a slumber time adventure filled with stardu...
Evergreen Mindfulness
December 12, 2023 12:00 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBOn this episode we’ll imagine being evergreen trees as we practice thinking warm thoughts when the world feels cold. 🌲 Find full episode notes and transcript here. Like You is listener supported. You can support the show by subscribing on Apple Podcasts or becoming a patron on Patreon. You can also support the show by shopping in our online store or purchasing songs from the show on our Bandcamp page. Please send us a voice memo, drawing, or letter at [email protected]. We play a v...
Go Fly a Kite
December 05, 2023 12:00 - 13 minutes - 11.9 MBOn this episode we’ll imagine a windy day as we go fly a kite. 🪁 Find full episode notes and transcript here. Like You is listener supported. You can support the show by subscribing on Apple Podcasts or becoming a patron on Patreon. You can also support the show by shopping in our online store or purchasing songs from the show on our Bandcamp page. Please send us a voice memo, drawing, or letter at [email protected]. We play a voice memos from listeners either at the beginning of a...
Paper Airplane Thanks
November 21, 2023 12:00 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBOn this episode we’ll think thankful thoughts and imagine them flying out into the world like a paper airplane. ✈️ Find full episode notes and transcript here. Like You is listener supported. You can support the show by subscribing on Apple Podcasts or becoming a patron on Patreon. You can also support the show by shopping in our online store or purchasing songs from the show on our Bandcamp page. Please send us a voice memo, drawing, or letter at [email protected]. We play a voice...
Connect the Dots
November 14, 2023 12:00 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBOn this episode we’ll connect the dots between ourselves and other people. Find full episode notes and transcript here. Like You is listener supported. You can support the show by subscribing on Apple Podcasts or becoming a patron on Patreon. You can also support the show by shopping in our online store or purchasing songs from the show on our Bandcamp page. Please send us a voice memo, drawing, or letter at [email protected]. We play a voice memos from listeners either at the begi...
A Castle in Your Mind
November 07, 2023 12:00 - 17 minutes - 15.6 MBOn this episode we’ll imagine a castle inside our minds and decide which feelings to let in, and which ones to send away. 🏰 Find full episode notes and transcript here. Like You is listener supported. You can support the show by subscribing on Apple Podcasts or becoming a patron on Patreon. You can also support the show by shopping in our online store or purchasing songs from the show on our Bandcamp page. Please send us a voice memo, drawing, or letter at [email protected]. We pla...
Encore: When You Feel Afraid
October 31, 2023 11:00 - 17 minutes - 37.6 MBFeeling a little afraid during spooky season? Check out this encore episode, full of mindful tips for acting brave, even when you feel afraid. Everyone feels afraid sometimes. Being afraid is certainly a normal, healthy part of growing up. With Halloween approaching, it’s a great time to talk about fear – how it feels, and what to do with it. 👻 Find full episode notes and transcript here. Like You is listener supported. You can support the show by subscribing on Apple Podcasts or becoming ...
Creepy Crawly Mindfulness
October 24, 2023 11:00 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MBIt's spooky season, so on this episode we’ll see what we can learn about mindfulness from creepy crawly creatures like snakes, spiders, and bugs. 🐍🕷️🪲 Find full episode notes and transcript here. Like You is listener supported. You can support the show by subscribing on Apple Podcasts or becoming a patron on Patreon. You can also support the show by shopping in our online store or purchasing songs from the show on our Bandcamp page. Please send us a voice memo, drawing, or letter at hello...
Morning Noon and Night
October 17, 2023 13:59 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBOn this episode we’ll talk about ways to practice mindfulness throughout the day – morning, noon, and night. Find full episode notes and transcript here. Like You is listener supported. You can support the show by subscribing on Apple Podcasts or becoming a patron on Patreon. You can also support the show by shopping in our online store or purchasing songs from the show on our Bandcamp page. Please send us a voice memo, drawing, or letter at [email protected]. We play a voice memos...
Guess the Mindful Sounds
October 10, 2023 11:00 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBWe're back with a new season for the fall! On this episode we’ll sharpen our mindful listening skills as we play a guessing game. Find full episode notes and transcript here. Like You is listener supported. You can support the show by subscribing on Apple Podcasts or becoming a patron on Patreon. You can also support the show by shopping in our online store or purchasing songs from the show on our Bandcamp page. Please send us a voice memo, drawing, or letter at [email protected]. ...
Mindful Noodles
July 11, 2023 11:00 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBOn this episode we’ll wiggle and relax like a noodle. 🍜🍝 Find full episode notes and transcript here. Like You is listener supported. You can support the show by subscribing on Apple Podcasts or becoming a patron on Patreon. You can also support the show by shopping in our online store or purchasing songs from the show on our Bandcamp page. Please send us a voice memo, drawing, or letter at [email protected]. We play a voice memos from listeners either at the beginning of an episod...
Kids Listen Summer Sampler
July 04, 2023 11:01 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MBReady to find your new favorite podcasts? It's a Summer Sampler time! Like You is a proud member of Kids Listen, a non-profit organization advocating for great children's podcasts. Because summer is a great time to try out new things, we thought you might enjoy trying out a selection of different Kids Listen member podcasts. This episode features small tastes of shows to pique your curiosity, stretch your imagination, tickle your funny bone, and help you find calm. Learn more about Kids Lis...
Mindful Like a Cat
June 27, 2023 11:00 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBOn this episode we’ll discover a few things we can learn about mindfulness by acting like a cat. 😸 Find full episode notes *including pictures of my cat and cat yoga poses* and transcript here. Click here for a photo of my cat Zuki. Click here for images of cat yoga poses. Like You is listener supported. You can support the show by subscribing on Apple Podcasts or becoming a patron on Patreon. You can also support the show by shopping in our online store or purchasing songs from the show...
Music and Affirmations Part VI
June 20, 2023 11:05 - 18 minutes - 16.5 MBThis week on the podcast, it's the 6th edition of listener favorite, Music & Affirmations! This episode is allllll full of songs and affirmations. It features a new song called "Breathe in Slowly," plus other favorites, "Take a Closer Look," "Let it Pass," and "It's Hard to Wait." 🎵✨ Find full episode notes and transcript here. Like You is listener supported. You can support the show by subscribing on Apple Podcasts or becoming a patron on Patreon. You can also support the show by shopping...
Encore: Visualize Your Goal
June 13, 2023 11:00 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBSummer Encore episode! There’s a common bit of sports psychology that tells athletes to visualize themselves making a goal before they take a shot. On this episode I recall learning this lesson on my childhood basketball team, then explain how this advice is similar to saying affirmations. Want to read more (for adults) about visualization in sports? Start here: Visualization: The power of the movie theater in your mind How Imagery and Visualization Can Improve Athletic Performance Like ...
Guest Mini: Storypillar
June 06, 2023 11:00 - 7 minutes - 6.74 MBI hope you'll enjoy this special guest episode from our friends at Storypillar. Storypillar is a podcast for kids and their grownups that tackles the sticky situations kids face while growing up. It features a story-loving caterpillar named Sneak, Sneak’s older sister, a butterfly named Bean, and Meg, a human person who writes and produces the podcast. This guest mini-episode features Bean the butterfly doing a mindful check-in, which she calls a Bean-o-meter check. We all know that mindfuln...
Encore: The Sleepy Episode
May 30, 2023 10:55 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBEnjoy this special encore of a listener-favorite episode. I know that many listeners have made Like You a mindful part of their bedtime routine. Mindfulness a smart way to relax, unwind, and say goodbye to the day. So today I thought I’d make a special episode that’s made for bedtime, nap time, or any time you need to get a little sleepy. 🥱😴 Parents, if you have a child that is regularly having trouble falling asleep, here are a few resources: Healthline Child Mind Institute Like You is ...
Build Yourself a Mindful-Nest
May 23, 2023 15:46 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBOn this episode we’ll imagine we’re birds building comfy cozy nests to help us relax and enjoy ourselves while we practice mindfulness. 🪺🐤 Find full episode notes and transcript here. Like You is listener supported. You can support the show by subscribing on Apple Podcasts or becoming a patron on Patreon. You can also support the show by shopping in our online store or purchasing songs from the show on our Bandcamp page. Please send us a voice memo, drawing, or letter at hello@likeyoupodc...
How to Be a Good Friend
May 16, 2023 11:00 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBOn this episode we’re talking about friendship, and I’m glad to have a friend like you. Find full episode notes and transcript here. Like You is listener supported. You can support the show by subscribing on Apple Podcasts or becoming a patron on Patreon. You can also support the show by shopping in our online store or purchasing songs from the show on our Bandcamp page. Please send us a voice memo, drawing, or letter at [email protected]. We play a voice memos from listeners eith...
A Mindful Moonwalk
May 09, 2023 11:00 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBOn this episode we’ll travel to outer space and imagine how it feels to walk on the moon. 🚀🧑🚀🌕 Find full episode notes and transcript here. Like You is listener supported. You can support the show by subscribing on Apple Podcasts or becoming a patron on Patreon. You can also support the show by shopping in our online store or purchasing songs from the show on our Bandcamp page. Please send us a voice memo, drawing, or letter at [email protected]. We play a voice memos from listen...
Sailing Through Stormy Seas
May 02, 2023 11:00 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBOn this episode we’ll imagine sailing a boat through choppy waters to a calm destination as we learn to steer a boat the same way we can mindfully steer our emotions. ⛵️ Find full episode notes and transcript here. Like You is listener supported. You can support the show by subscribing on Apple Podcasts or becoming a patron on Patreon. You can also support the show by shopping in our online store or purchasing songs from the show on our Bandcamp page. Please send us a voice memo, drawing,...
The Life of a Tree
April 25, 2023 11:00 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MBThis episode features mindfulness exercises based on the life cycle of a tree. 🌱🌳🍂 Find full episode notes and transcript here. Like You is listener supported. You can support the show by subscribing on Apple Podcasts or becoming a patron on Patreon. You can also support the show by shopping in our online store or purchasing songs from the show on our Bandcamp page. Please send us a voice memo, drawing, or letter at [email protected]. We play a voice memos from listeners either at ...
Take a Vacation in Your Mind
April 18, 2023 11:00 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MBWe're back! We may have taken a few months off from releasing new episodes, but today we’re going to be taking a little time off TOGETHER, because we’re using mindfulness to take a vacation in our minds. This episode also features a new song called "Take A Break." Find full episode notes and transcript here. Like You is listener supported. You can support the show by subscribing on Apple Podcasts or becoming a patron on Patreon. You can also support the show by shopping in our online store...
Encore: A Mindful Way to Say I Love You
February 14, 2023 12:00 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBFor Valentine’s Day, I decided to share an encore of one of my favorite episodes. This episode features a mindful way to say “I love you” by sending loving-kindness wishes. Some of you grownups might be familiar with a mindfulness practice known as a loving-kindness meditation. This is kind of like that, except we get to make wishes! Find full episode notes and transcript here. Grownups who are interested in loving kindness can learn more here: https://www.mindful.org/this-loving-kindness-...
A Family of Feelings
December 13, 2022 06:00 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBOn this episode, we’ll talk about how feelings are related to each other - kind of like a family. 👪
When Waiting Feels Hard
December 06, 2022 12:00 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBDo you think of yourself as a patient person? On this episode we’ll talk about how you can use mindfulness, or other creative ways to pass the time when waiting feels hard. ⏳
Music and Affirmations Part V
November 29, 2022 12:00 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBThis week on the podcast, it's the 5th edition of listener favorite, Music & Affirmations! This episode is allllll full of songs and affirmations. It features a new song called "Wiggle Then Breathe," plus other favorites, "Proud of You," "A Present to Me," and "Forever Now." 🎵✨
Encore: Thinking Thankful Thoughts
November 22, 2022 12:00 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MBEnjoy this encore episode as we approach a season of thankfulness. On this episode when spend some time thinking about what we're thankful for. Plus there's a breathing exercise where we blow autumn leaves out of trees and jump in a pile of leaves! 🍂
Encore: Breathing Out Thanks
November 15, 2022 12:00 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBEnjoy this encore episode as we approach a season of thankfulness. Today we will spend some time thinking about what makes us feel grateful, then take deep breaths and say "thank you."
Painting a Dream
November 01, 2022 11:00 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBThis bedtime episode is great for keeping bad dreams away and inviting happy dreams. 😴🛏️
Encore: How to Be as Brave as a Lion
October 25, 2022 11:00 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBFeeling a little afraid during spooky season? Check out this encore episode. Do you ever feel afraid? We all do! Do you wish you could be as brave as a lion? Today we'll learn how! This episode features affirmations from Noah and Mia, and a song called "When I Feel Afraid."
Recharging Your Magic
October 11, 2022 11:00 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBOn this episode, we’ll learn about the magic spark that lives in each of you, and how to recharge our magic. 🪄
Stars Shining Around the World
October 04, 2022 11:00 - 16 minutes - 15 MBOn this episode, we’ll imagine a night sky full of stars as we remember that it’s always night time somewhere in the world. 🌟🌎🌟
S'more Mindfulness
September 27, 2022 11:00 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBOn this episode, we’ll turn ooey-gooey and imagine being marshmallows as we slowly melt head to toe. 🍫
The Shape of Feelings
September 20, 2022 11:00 - 14 minutes - 12.8 MBOn this episode, we’re going to use our imagination to think about the shape of feelings. 🟡🟦🔶🔺
Filling Up With Pride
September 13, 2022 11:00 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBOn this episode we'll think about times we have felt proud, and all the reasons you have to be proud of yourself.
Wishes for People You Love
September 06, 2022 11:00 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBOn this episode, we’ll make a few wishes - for people we love, for people we don’t know, and for ourselves.
Presents From Your Day
August 30, 2022 11:00 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBOn this episode, we’ll think back through the happiest moments of our day and wrap up some presents to give to future you. 🎁
Counting Down Your Senses
August 23, 2022 11:00 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBOn this episode, we’ll count down our five senses, and practice relaxing head to toe. 👀👂🏻👃👅✋
Deep Breath In
August 16, 2022 11:00 - 13 minutes - 12 MBTake a deep breath! On this episode, we’ll learn about how breathing plays a part in mindfulness, and how it can help you relax. 💨
Back to School Jitters
August 09, 2022 11:00 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MBFor many of you, this time of year means back to school! On this episode we’ll talk about all the different feelings that may go along with that. 🎒
Encore: Quietly in Your Own Mind: Mindfulness Tips for the School Day
August 02, 2022 11:00 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBEncore: Today we’ll learn some ways to practice mindfulness any time, anywhere, inside your own mind. This episode is inspired by all you kids who are heading back to school. When you can't stop in the middle of the day to listen to a podcast, remember that you have everything you need inside yourself to find your calm and control your own feelings.