Seraphina Speaks
69 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago -This award winning family-friendly show inspires tweens and early teens to examine social norms and ordinary everyday things. Everything from happiness, being a tween, chores, school, Race, toys, & more.
Your host Seraphina Malina-Derben (currently 10 years old) started the show aged seven, as a small girl with big questions. Now older, she continues to query life’s basic situations. She brings thoughtful and fun conversation and is joined by her trusty triplet brothers plus different correspondents each episode. In 15-20 minute episodes she reviews other family focused podcasts with frequent guest appearances from hosts of these shows. Seraphina Speaks is listened to globally across schools, by children, and within families as conversation starters.
Seraphina was named a young social impact hero for this thought leadership podcast. Contact: [email protected]
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Episodes
Behind The Scenes Bulletin - On Failure
February 23, 2024 07:00 - 4 minutes - 4.53 MBMishaps. Flops. Missteps. Things that don’t hit the mark and downright blunders. We all experience failures in life. This episode is a nod to this commonplace ‘event’ that dominates much of our waking thought. In the Main Episode and the Behind The Scenes Bulletin you’ll learn about: • Where the word failure comes from • How the concept of failure has changed over time • Why some schools need to redesign how they treat different ability groups • Ways to rethink failure •...
On Failure
February 22, 2024 07:00 - 16 minutes - 22.9 MBMishaps. Flops. Missteps. Things that don’t hit the mark and downright blunders. We all experience failures in life. This episode is a nod to this commonplace ‘event’ that dominates much of our waking thought. In the Main Episode and the Behind The Scenes Bulletin you’ll learn about: • Where the word failure comes from • How the concept of failure has changed over time • Why some schools need to redesign how they treat different ability groups • Ways to rethink failure •...
Behind The Scenes Bulletin - On Disney
February 16, 2024 07:00 - 22 minutes - 21.2 MBWhether you're a kid or a kid at heart, prepare to be enchanted, entertained, and enticed by all things Disney. We explore the happiest (and most profitable) place on Earth! From Mickey's iconic ears to Frozen fever, Disney has mastered the art of turning dreams into dollars. In the Main Episode and the Behind The Scenes Bulletin you’ll learn about: • The Disney Life where talking animals reign supreme and princesses break into song • The mouse in the room - the ‘quirks’ of Di...
On Disney
February 15, 2024 07:00 - 21 minutes - 30.5 MBWhether you're a kid or a kid at heart, prepare to be enchanted, entertained, and enticed by all things Disney. We explore the happiest (and most profitable) place on Earth! From Mickey's iconic ears to Frozen fever, Disney has mastered the art of turning dreams into dollars. In the Main Episode and the Behind The Scenes Bulletin you’ll learn about: • The Disney Life where talking animals reign supreme and princesses break into song • The mouse in the room - the ‘quirks’ of Di...
Behind The Scenes Bulletin - On Questions to Ask Tweens + Teens
February 08, 2024 07:01 - 4 minutes - 7.04 MBThe answers you get depend on the questions you pose. This episode is about the questions grown ups ask vs the ones that might be better to ask tweens and teens. In the Main Episode and the Behind The Scenes Bulletin you’ll learn about: • The type of questions adults ask • How the question mark came about • What an Interrobang is • Why adults might be asking the questions they ask • Sample questions to steal and try out • How to tell the difference between questions t...
On Questions to Ask Tweens + Teens
February 08, 2024 07:00 - 18 minutes - 26.2 MBThe answers you get depend on the questions you pose. This episode is about the questions grown ups ask vs the ones that might be better to ask tweens and teens. In the Main Episode and the Behind The Scenes Bulletin you’ll learn about: • The type of questions adults ask • How the question mark came about • What an Interrobang is • Why adults might be asking the questions they ask • Sample questions to steal and try out • How to tell the difference between questions t...
Behind The Scenes Bulletin - On Being Happy To Be Different
February 01, 2024 07:01 - 5 minutes - 8.79 MBAccepting and celebrating our differences helps us get comfortable in our own skin. But if you’ve ever felt like YOU were the problem, that you were different, and things would be easier if you changed to “fit in” then this episode is a gift for you. In the Main Episode and the Behind The Scenes Bulletin you’ll learn about: • What being different means and what the opposite of this is • Why people try to not be different • What Herd Mentality is • The two biggest costs of...
On Being Happy To Be Different
February 01, 2024 07:00 - 21 minutes - 30.7 MBAccepting and celebrating our differences helps us get comfortable in our own skin. But if you’ve ever felt like YOU were the problem, that you were different, and things would be easier if you changed to “fit in” then this episode is a gift for you. In the Main Episode and the Behind The Scenes Bulletin you’ll learn about: • What being different means and what the opposite of this is • Why people try to not be different • What Herd Mentality is • The two biggest costs of...
Behind The Scenes Bulletin - On Celebrity Special Treatment
January 25, 2024 07:01 - 6 minutes - 9.34 MBWe can’t calculate exactly how many celebrity-ish people there are in the world but it seems that these people get special treatment wherever they go. In the Main Episode and the Behind The Scenes Bulletin you’ll learn about: • What celebrity is and how people become one • Whether King Charles III is a celebrity • What VIP Syndrome is • Why celebrities have responsibilities to their fans • What can happen when a celebrity is unhappy with their special treatment • The s...
On Celebrity Special Treatment
January 25, 2024 07:00 - 22 minutes - 32 MBWe can’t calculate exactly how many celebrity-ish people there are in the world but it seems that these people get special treatment wherever they go. In the Main Episode and the Behind The Scenes Bulletin you’ll learn about: • What celebrity is and how people become one • Whether King Charles III is a celebrity • What VIP Syndrome is • Why celebrities have responsibilities to their fans • What can happen when a celebrity is unhappy with their special treatment • The s...
Behind The Scenes Bulletin - On Being a Tween: Body Odour
January 18, 2024 07:01 - 6 minutes - 9.52 MBAnyone who thinks they don’t smell is kidding themselves. Body odour is a gift that keeps on giving. In the Main Episode and the Behind The Scenes Bulletin you’ll learn about: What it takes to be an expert and why Seraphina calls herself one Who smells of cheese and who smells oniony What “bunny sniffs” are How our body odour is affected by what we eat The signature smell we each have How to tell someone they smell The link between disgust for body odour and social discrimination The...
On Being a Tween: Body Odour
January 18, 2024 07:00 - 14 minutes - 20.8 MBAnyone who thinks they don’t smell is kidding themselves. Body odour is a gift that keeps on giving. In the Main Episode and the Behind The Scenes Bulletin you’ll learn about: What it takes to be an expert and why Seraphina calls herself one Who smells of cheese and who smells oniony What “bunny sniffs” are How our body odour is affected by what we eat The signature smell we each have How to tell someone they smell The link between disgust for body odour and social discrimination The...
Behind The Scenes Bulletin - On Pockets
January 11, 2024 07:01 - 4 minutes - 7.19 MBPockets are political. They’re not a small item in clothes, though it could seem that way. In the Main Episode and the Behind The Scenes Bulletin you’ll learn about: The importance of pockets for girls and women The history of pockets How pockets became a feature then shrank The link between women’s pockets and the gender pay gap The Show about Science is reviewed and you’ll hear from fellow child host Nate who shares what he loves about being a veteran podcaster. In these...
On Pockets
January 11, 2024 07:00 - 20 minutes - 28.2 MBPockets are political. They’re not a small item in clothes, though it could seem that way. In the Main Episode and the Behind The Scenes Bulletin you’ll learn about: The importance of pockets for girls and women The history of pockets How pockets became a feature then shrank The link between women’s pockets and the gender pay gap The Show about Science is reviewed and you’ll hear from fellow child host Nate who shares what he loves about being a veteran podcaster. In these...
Behind The Scenes Bulletin - On Lying
January 04, 2024 07:01 - 4 minutes - 6.72 MBOpening this Season with a Big Bang: On Lying. In the Main Episode and the Behind The Scenes Bulletin you’ll learn about: • Seraphina’s Whopper Lie and how it was received • How often people lie • Who lies most and how often teens lie to their parents • Different ways to think about truth telling and lies • Social rules that expect us to lie yet to be honest also • The most common lie • The biggest lie of all time The Dream Big family friendly podcast is reviewed and li...
On Lying
January 04, 2024 07:00 - 16 minutes - 23.4 MBOpening this Season with a Big Bang: On Lying. In the Main Episode and the Behind The Scenes Bulletin you’ll learn about: • Seraphina’s Whopper Lie and how it was received • How often people lie • Who lies most and how often teens lie to their parents • Different ways to think about truth telling and lies • Social rules that expect us to lie yet to be honest also • The most common lie • The biggest lie of all time The Dream Big family friendly podcast is reviewed and li...
Season 2 Trailer
December 07, 2023 07:00 - 5 minutes - 8.39 MBSeason 2 of Seraphina Speaks: For Children Who Think is coming soon! This is a trailer to let you know that early next month we'll begin dropping eight regular-season episodes again. In this trailer you’ll learn about which topics I’m tackling this season. Plus you’ll also hear from a mighty legend of a podcaster who is one of my featured guests this season! Want to get involved? Become a Correspondent Email me Join us on Substack Follow us on Instagram Leave us a review on Ap...
Behind The Scenes Bulletin - On Things I Don't Care About
October 26, 2023 07:01 - 4 minutes - 6.66 MBClosing our this Season with a quick review of how featuring my triplet brothers, Montgomery and Horatio, is going. I couldn’t tell if it would be a smooth experience until I tried, obviously. You’ll hear my update on the situation in this tiny behind the scenes bulletin. Share your tips on managing your siblings to [email protected] You’ll also learn that Seraphina Speaks is expanding to now work with sponsors as this show has grown even more popular. Plus if you’d like to kno...
On Things I Don't Care About
October 26, 2023 07:00 - 17 minutes - 24.9 MBTime is precious whatever our age. Wasting our time on conversation topics that bore us can feel pretty mindless. In todays episode I explore the idea of things I don’t care about. You’ll hear examples of conversations that fall into this category. My triplet brothers, Montgomery and Horatio will probably make you almost fall sleep UNLESS you’re into the topics they are passionate about. I find that hard to believe but it’s possible! You’ll learn about one topic I drone on about to anyone...
Behind The Scenes Bulletin - On Reframing Bad Habits
October 19, 2023 07:01 - 6 minutes - 9.73 MBLet’s make bad habits normal, could we agree on this?. In todays behind the scenes bulletin you’ll hear about even more so-called bad habits including how a particular one sparked a mega successful TV show. You’ll learn why I believe that asking neurodiverse people to change bad habits may be unkind. Plus, I encourage listeners to start up conversations about reframing bad habits at school, at home and in friendship groups. Let me know about your bad habits and how you reframe them!! ...
On Reframing Bad Habits
October 19, 2023 07:00 - 16 minutes - 23.6 MBHabits shape our behaviour. Bad habits; we all have them (apparently) and some people have several in their life. In this episode we consider a list of habits that kids display and how these are seen as bad, by grown ups. But what would it be like if we thought about these pesky habits differently? Could this be possible, and if so, would reframing them make a difference to how we feel about ourselves? Flipping the script on our bad habits can fill us full of hope and compassion for ours...
Behind The Scenes Bulletin - On Pyjama Weirdisms 2
October 12, 2023 07:01 - 2 minutes - 4.14 MBBeing a critical thinker is important. When we notice other people do things differently than ourselves we can find out why without making anyone wrong, or right. In this tiny behind the scenes bulletin I raise awareness of the responsibility brands have about this topic. I make a plea for gender fluid pyjamas - let me know your opinion on this! Send your thoughts to [email protected] If you’d like to know more about me and what I’m doing as a social commentator, follow me on...
On Pyjama Weirdisms 2
October 12, 2023 07:00 - 11 minutes - 16.9 MBIn this episode, we explore one big pyjama issue. Can you believe this ordinary garment causes such a stir? Having covered pj storage and social norms of pyjama wearing in public in the last episode, we move onto something that adults get into a pickle about. The focus of this show is on examining taken for granted things we do everyday. I prize apart basic assumptions. It’s important I mention this as today we are wondering about what people wear under their night wear. This is not out o...
Behind The Scenes Bulletin - On Pyjama Weirdisms 1
October 05, 2023 07:01 - 2 minutes - 4.78 MBThere are ‘rules’ of society and actual legal rules. So while many frown about people wearing pyjamas in supermarkets, are there any actual laws stopping us from doing it? In this behind the scenes bulletin the reality of bans on pj wearing while shopping is explored. How come there’s a big fat gap between what ordinary people on the the street can wear out in public, compared to celebrities who are celebrated for being out in their pyjamas? Let me know what you think! Send me your tho...
On Pyjama Weirdisms 1
October 05, 2023 07:00 - 11 minutes - 16.1 MBIn this episode, we explore the fascinating world of pyjamas and their significance throughout history. From their origins in India to their association with gender equality and liberation, pyjamas play a unique role in society, even now. Seriously, who knew that these humble garments could bring big dilemmas and even some pretty significant double standards. It’s hard to imagine controversy around such cosy clothes, isn’t it?! Which is why bringing you two different debates in this episo...
Behind The Scenes Bulletin - On Adult Sayings That Make No Sense
September 28, 2023 07:01 - 3 minutes - 5.23 MBHonesty is the best policy, I’m told. This behind the scenes bulletin pretty well tests out that idea and stretches what’s okay to divulge. Maybe this will be tame for you, maybe not. Whatever you think, I’m keen to hear your responses to my backstage admissions. Send me your thoughts to [email protected] If you’d like to know more about me and what I’m doing as a social commentator, follow me on my Substack here
On Adult Sayings That Make No Sense
September 28, 2023 07:00 - 14 minutes - 20.1 MBThere’s so much to learn when it comes to the English language and it’s cram full with colourful sayings. If you’re an English native speaker, you’ve probably learned plenty of them by some kind of osmosis. In this episode I unpack the idea that there isn’t logic behind some of these sayings. I’m here to tell you there really are English sayings that adults use that just don’t make any sense. Tell me this isn’t the bittersweet truth Listeners: You can't have your cake and eat it too. Thri...
Behind The Scenes Bulletin - On My Anime Soapbox
September 21, 2023 07:01 - 3 minutes - 5.19 MBBeing a good girl brings rules. One of them is to follow the lead of ‘sensible’ adults. In this micro behind the scenes bulletin you’ll hear one big question that’s behind grown-ups worries about anime. I give my opinion on it. Enough of me, I’d like to hear your thoughts whether you’re a tween/young teen or a parent of one. Send your response to land in my email at [email protected] If you’d like to know more about me and what I’m doing as a social commentator, follow me on my...
On My Anime Soapbox
September 21, 2023 07:00 - 9 minutes - 14.2 MBBe warned, I couldn’t resist getting up on my anime soapbox. It’s just one of those misunderstood things in life, rather like getting to grips with the info that tomatoes are fruit not vegetables. For some people that comes as a shocker. Anime too is not all it seems, and in this episode, I raise questions about the way it’s portrayed. Don’t worry I also talk about concerning features of ‘some’ anime. You’ll hear that I dedicate lots of focus to finding age appropriate anime so that I protec...
Behind The Scenes Bulletin - On Being a Tween: HAIR
September 14, 2023 07:01 - 2 minutes - 4.38 MBThis micro behind the scenes bulletin lets you in on an important secret. Hear how this one dilemma and one decision affected what I shared with you in the main Being a Tween: Hair episode. Listeners this principle affects us all. I’d like to tell you more but that would be spoiling it, wouldn’t it?! See what you think and let me know. Follow me on my Substack here Sponsorship and partnership ideas and offers can be directed to my email at [email protected] or to my Substack.
On Being a Tween: HAIR
September 14, 2023 07:00 - 8 minutes - 12.5 MBEach season I’ll be bringing you a Being A Tween episode dedicated to a different topic I think is worthy of attention. The first one in this series covers hair growth, just not on our heads. This is a much-ignored subject in conversation and on podcasts but is something tween kids, like me, are often experiencing. Expect to hear my personal story of Bob the lone long hair who grew and grew and was eventually joined by ‘friends’. My trusty triplet sidekick brothers Montgomery & Horatio ask q...
Behind The Scenes Bulletin - Seraphina Speaks Grows Up
September 07, 2023 07:01 - 2 minutes - 4.42 MBWelcome to this tiny bulletin where I share an inside track on Episode 1, Seraphina Speaks Grows Up. This episode is more like planting a seed. Let’s be honest when we plant seeds we never really know if it will grow into a strong plant. Consider the message in this bulletin just like that. All will be revealed… Feel free to throw sponsorship offers at me here: [email protected]
Seraphina Speaks Grows Up
September 07, 2023 07:00 - 6 minutes - 9.45 MBAfter a good ‘ol sabbatical I’m bringing you this brand new updated Seraphina Speaks show. I’ve grown up quite a lot, and so has my podcast. I’m back at my mic bringing you content especially for tweens and early teens. Each episode questions social norms in some way. It’s the ordinary things we take for granted that shape how we live, what we believe in and our views on the world. In this first episode you’ll hear what topics I’ll be sharing with you in SEASON ONE. I also let you know a...
SAFETY
August 21, 2022 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.95 MBToday I’m talking about different kinds of safety. Most of us take our safety for granted. But that’s not the reality for lots of people. It’s a difficult topic and I don’t go into detail. Honest. If you feel a bit jangled for whatever reason scroll back in my podcast episodes to one called HOLIDAY MEDITATION and that should help you transport yourself to another place. I love hearing from my listeners! Email me at: [email protected]
THE QUEEN’S JUBILEE
June 01, 2022 07:00 - 7 minutes - 7.56 MBThe Queen is an independent woman. She’s been on her throne for seventy years. But is she a feminist? You can find the pictures I mention here >> https://rb.gy/hmftef I love hearing from my listeners! You can email me on [email protected]
BACK TO SCHOOL
March 07, 2021 12:00 - 3 minutes - 3.47 MBAre you going back to school? How do you feel about it? Let's have a think about what school might be like :) Will you write and tell me how going back to school is? My email is [email protected].
MEAT
January 24, 2021 00:30 - 4 minutes - 3.91 MBHmmm this is a tricky topic everybody... Let's do some research into why we might, and might not, eat meat! Will you write and tell me what you think? My email is [email protected].
HAPPINESS
January 17, 2021 00:30 - 4 minutes - 4.1 MBWhat do we know about happiness? Is it something we can create for ourselves? Will you write and tell me what you think? My email is [email protected].
FAT
January 10, 2021 12:00 - 3 minutes - 3.69 MBWhy do some words mean *more* than others? Listeners, we're exploring the word FAT today. Come and join in :) Will you write and tell me what you think? My email is [email protected].
WINNER
December 30, 2020 15:08 - 2 minutes - 2.22 MBI won! I'd love to say a BIG thank you to the Asian American Podcasters Association and I have a message for any budding podcasters... Remember, you can email me on [email protected] - I love hearing from my listeners!
NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS
December 29, 2020 15:48 - 5 minutes - 5.02 MBDo New Year's Resolutions actually work? I wonder..... Here's that video I mentioned And you can get tickets to the AAP Golden Crane Awards here - come and see if I win! Remember to tell me your New Year's Resolutions! My email is [email protected].
PODCASTING
December 06, 2020 00:30 - 5 minutes - 5.02 MBYou might be a big podcast fan, but do you know how they’re made?! I explain a few podding basics to my big brother Tom. Will you write and tell me what you think? My email is [email protected].
RACISM
November 15, 2020 00:30 - 7 minutes - 7.13 MBListeners, this episode is on an important topic and I have an important guest joining me; George Floyd’s uncle, Selwyn Jones. Let’s work together and get rid of racism! Will you write and tell me what you think? My email is [email protected].
HALLOWEEN
October 31, 2020 06:00 - 3 minutes - 3.55 MBMwahaha it's time for a spooky episode of Seraphina Speaks. And this time I have a question for you listeners! Happy Halloween! Will you write and tell me what you think? My email is [email protected].
TRUMP
October 18, 2020 00:30 - 5 minutes - 5.58 MBWhat makes a good president? I'm exploring all things Donald Trump in this episode..! Will you write and tell me what you think? My email is [email protected].
FARTS
October 11, 2020 00:30 - 4 minutes - 4.34 MBWooowee - what's that smell?! Oh yes, it's my stinky episode on FARTS. Will you write and tell me what you think? My email is [email protected].
PIRATES
September 27, 2020 00:30 - 5 minutes - 5.4 MBAhoy there matey! I'm sailing the seven seas and exploring the world of pirates. Climb aboard? Will you write and tell me what you think? My email is [email protected]
ZOO
September 20, 2020 00:30 - 4 minutes - 4.65 MBHow do you feel about zoos? I'm weighing up the arguments in this wild episode... Will you write and tell me what you think? My email is [email protected].
ASTROLOGY
September 13, 2020 17:21 - 5 minutes - 5.11 MBIt's time for another episode and I'm talking about something pretty cosmic! Will you write and tell me what you think? My email is [email protected].
SCHOOL UNIFORM
September 06, 2020 00:30 - 5 minutes - 4.94 MBCould you add these show notes: Hmmm, I'm having a think about school uniforms. Do you like wearing a uniform? I love hearing from my listeners! You can email me on [email protected]