The 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.
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Zara and Leo face their biggest challenge in the podcast's last episode: the Believemobile is gone! They soon discover its ingenious anti-theft system, sending it to space for a new life. This leads to a touching montage of their favorite past adventures and a reflection on how to deal with big changes. The episode concludes with a message of hope, reminding listeners that new adventures await even when familiar journeys end.
Zara and Leo are grown-ups! They meet to dig up their time capsule and remember the good times. Find out how to deal with life’s BIG CHANGES with gratitude, and discover the blind explorer who traveled far and wide to face life’s challenges head-on. Additional show notes available at biglifejournal.com/podcast Credits: Produced by Alexandra Eidens and Big Life Journal team. Written and directed by Sarah Cyrano. Sound design and original music by Elettra Bargiacchi. Sound mixing by Mattia Marcell...
In this episode, Ava from Iran shares how she dealt with the difficulties of learning online, while Zara and Leo swap spooky stories about the perils of COMPLAINING over the campfire! Additional show notes available at biglifejournal.com/podcast Credits: Produced by Alexandra Eidens and Big Life Journal team. Written and directed by Sarah Cyrano. Sound design and original music by Elettra Bargiacchi. Sound mixing by Mattia Marcelli. Characters played by Sean Chiplock and Ryan Bartley. Managed by...
Leo is bored. Really bored. And his favorite thing to do when he’s bored? Complain. But sometimes complaining doesn’t do you any favors... especially when you’ve turned into a zebra. Find out about COMPLAINING MINDSET, and meet the inventor who turned his problem into an opportunity to make things better! Additional show notes available at biglifejournal.com/podcast Credits: Produced by Alexandra Eidens and Big Life Journal team. Written and directed by Sarah Cyrano. Sound design and original mu...
In this episode, Maggie from Melbourne in Australia shares how she enjoys each day of learning to use her skate shoes, and Zara and Leo get swept up in an epic ice skating disco competition! Additional show notes available at biglifejournal.com/podcast Credits: Produced by Alexandra Eidens and Big Life Journal team. Written and directed by Sarah Cyrano. Sound design and original music by Elettra Bargiacchi. Sound mixing by Mattia Marcelli. Characters played by Sean Chiplock and Ryan Bartley. Man...
Zara and Leo are traveling by night bus along the coast of Brazil! Find out why sometimes the journey is more important than the destination, and meet the man who created his own rainforest, through love, hard work, and a TREE-mendous amount of patience! Additional show notes available at biglifejournal.com/podcast Credits: Produced by Alexandra Eidens and Big Life Journal team. Written and directed by Sarah Cyrano. Sound design and original music by Elettra Bargiacchi. Sound mixing by Mattia Ma...
In this episode, Elijah from Utah in the United States tells us how he and his brother Gideon worked through a conflict. Meanwhile, Zara and Leo deal with their own dispute... on a reality TV show in the forest! Additional show notes available at biglifejournal.com/podcast Credits: Produced by Alexandra Eidens and Big Life Journal team. Written and directed by Sarah Cyrano. Sound design and original music by Elettra Bargiacchi. Sound mixing by Mattia Marcelli. Characters played by Sean Chiplock ...
It’s time for the biggest battle of the century, ZARA vs LEO in a head-to-head contest at the lake! Find out why SIBLING RIVALRY is such a powerful force, and meet the fiercest, most hard-working sisters on the planet - it’s Venus and Serena Williams! Additional show notes available at biglifejournal.com/podcast Credits: Produced by Alexandra Eidens and Big Life Journal team. Written and directed by Sarah Cyrano. Sound design and original music by Elettra Bargiacchi. Sound mixing by Mattia Marce...
In this episode, Aariz from Toronto in Canada shares how he deals with tough stuff, and we take a trip to the “better”-verse, where everyone is having more fun than you... or are they? Additional show notes available at biglifejournal.com/podcast Credits: Produced by Alexandra Eidens and Big Life Journal team. Written and directed by Sarah Cyrano. Sound design and original music by Elettra Bargiacchi. Sound mixing by Mattia Marcelli. Characters played by Sean Chiplock and Ryan Bartley. Managed b...
Episode 61: Welcome to Good-Vibes-ONLY Land! ...or is it? Zara and Leo take a trip to Good-Vibes-Only Land, but there’s something not quite right about this place... Discover why it’s okay not to be okay, and meet the mental health activist who found a way to tackle TOXIC POSITIVITY! Additional show notes available at biglifejournal.com/podcast Credits: Produced by Alexandra Eidens and Big Life Journal team. Written and directed by Sarah Cyrano. Sound design and original music by Elettra Bargiac...
Episode 60: FAIL School Musical: How to deal with “BAD” GRADES! In this episode, Liyah from the Philippines tells us about her struggles learning Arabic and we discover how Zara and Leo approach their positive and negative feedback at school! Children listening will discover that they can choose to be proud of themselves and that feedback can teach them how they can improve. This episode is a great lesson on helping children develop a growth mindset and build confidence through perseverance. Add...
Episode 59: Lady Pink & the SUPERHERO Comic-Coscars! Join us for the biggest comic book event of the year: the Comic-Coscars! How will Leo cope when he wins the worst award of the night? Find out how to look beyond EXTERNAL VALIDATION and meet the graffiti artist who didn’t care what ANYONE thought of her artwork! An episode packed with advice for children to help them boost their confidence. Additional show notes available at biglifejournal.com/podcast Credits: Produced by Alexandra Eidens ...
Episode 58: Zara, Leo and Brielle Face their FEARS at the Dentist! In this episode, Brielle from the Philippines tells us about facing one of her greatest fears: getting x-rays at the dentist! Meanwhile, Leo has his annual teeth check-up. Find out how they both rise to the challenge! Additional show notes available at biglifejournal.com/podcast Credits: Produced by Alexandra Eidens and Big Life Journal team. Written and directed by Sarah Cyrano. Sound design and original music by Elettra Bargiac...
Episode 57: I’m a COURAGEOUS Lion... Get Me Out of Here! Zara and Leo head to the African Serengeti to shoot a wildlife documentary! But when they take a shortcut through a cornfield, things get strange... and scary. Find your BRAVERY and meet the African inventor who found a way to protect his herd from the local lions. Additional show notes available at biglifejournal.com/podcast Credits: Produced by Alexandra Eidens and Big Life Journal team. Written and directed by Sarah Cyrano. Sound design...
Episode 56: Count Mapula’s Dracula Spectacula: The Ultimate Countdown! In this episode, MaKayla from Florida in the United States faces the ultimate test of patience at school. Meanwhile, Zara and Leo are at a theme park waiting in line for the most popular ride. Will they EVER get a turn? Additional show notes available at biglifejournal.com/podcast Credits: Produced by Alexandra Eidens and Big Life Journal team. Written and directed by Sarah Cyrano. Sound design and original music by Elettra B...
Episode 55: Play the WAITING game in the Wicked Wild West! Sheriff Zara is headed to the Wild West, investigating a series of strange cases aboard the Smokey Plain Steam Train. Find out how to be PATIENT for things that are just out of reach and meet the Californian musician who used patience to overcome big obstacles. Additional show notes available at biglifejournal.com/podcast Credits: Produced by Alexandra Eidens and Big Life Journal team. Written and directed by Sarah Cyrano. Sound design a...
Episode 54: Zara Takes the Lead on the BASKETBALL Court! In this episode, Raya from Philadelphia in the United States faces a big challenge when her father has surgery and she needs to step up! Meanwhile, Zara and Leo’s streetball team are playing the match of their lives against their arch-rivals. Children will learn about LEADERSHIP and how great leaders lead by taking responsibility and supporting others. Additional show notes available at biglifejournal.com/podcast Credits: Produced by Alexa...
Episode 53: The Pizza Lighthouse: A True Test of LEADERSHIP! Zara and Leo take a trip to the lighthouse they once called home... but it has been transformed into a pizzeria, and now they have some very hot pizzas that need to be delivered! We’ll also meet the Dutch inventor who used LEADERSHIP skills to build a machine that cleans the ocean! In this episode, children will learn what it means to be a leader, discover how to strengthen their leadership skills, and understand that leaders lead by e...
Episode 52: Zara and Leo present.. the Sunny Soul Radio Show! In this episode, Flynn, from Michigan in the USA, shares how good he feels about himself every day, and Zara and Leo practice positive SELF-TALK on their ultra-smooth community radio show! Additional show notes available at biglifejournal.com/podcast Credits: Produced by Alexandra Eidens and Big Life Journal team. Written and directed by Sarah Cyrano. Sound design and original music by Elettra Bargiacchi. Sound mixing by Mattia Marcel...
Episode 51: SELF-TALK and Spelunkin’ Donuts in New Zealand! Zara and Leo are back with Season 6 of the Big Life Kids Podcast! They’ve gone spelunking, also known as cave exploring. And while Leo looks for glow worms, Zara hears a very strange, very special voice... Find out how to tackle NEGATIVE SELF-TALK, and meet the amazing rugby hero who dug deep and found his inner warrior! This episode offers children psychology-backed strategies to boost their confidence and believe in themselves. Additi...
In this episode, Vivian and Hadley from New Mexico in the United States tell us about their joint mission: Scooter Camp! Zara and Leo try out Scooter Camp for themselves and find a way to work as a team on the boardwalk. Join in the fun! This wraps up season 5 of the Big Life Kids Podcast. Catch more new episodes of the Big Life Kids Podcast in August 2021. In the meantime, re-live your growth mindset adventures with Leo and Zara by listening to your favorite past episodes. Leave a review to let...
Zara and Leo go for a walk in the forest and discover an abandoned factory. When the factory comes to life, they have to figure out what each of the mysterious machines is for! Discover the power of teamwork and meet the Peace Corps volunteer who created a team that makes chocolate and happiness at the same time! Additional show notes available at biglifejournal.com/podcast Credits: Produced by Alexandra Eidens and Big Life Journal team. Written and directed by Sarah Cyrano. Sound design and ori...
In this episode, Theo, a Big Life Kid from Montana in the United States, tells us about his mission to help struggling families in his neighborhood. Meanwhile, Zara and Leo solve a mysterious problem: how to sell the strange items at their charity auction! Additional show notes available at biglifejournal.com/podcast Credits: Produced by Alexandra Eidens and Big Life Journal team. Written and directed by Sarah Cyrano. Sound design and original music by Elettra Bargiacchi. Sound mixing by Mattia ...
Zara and Leo are back in the Believemobile! Or at least they were until it got towed and they had to go to the scrapyard to find it. Discover some quacking PROBLEM SOLVING strategies and meet the Fijian designer who found a way to solve problems AND have fun at the same time! Additional show notes available at biglifejournal.com/podcast Credits: Produced by Alexandra Eidens and Big Life Journal team. Written and directed by Sarah Cyrano. Sound design and original music by Elettra Bargiacchi. Sou...
In this episode, Evan, a Big Life Kid from Maine in the United States, tells us about his three-year journey to making the cut for the local baseball team. Meanwhile, Zara and Leo visit France and try to order a special Parisian meal... in French! Listeners will discover a practical way to make practicing more fun and get inspired to keep working toward their goal. Attribution: The Pomodoro Technique® by Francesco Cirillo, Cirillo Consulting. Learn more: https://francescocirillo.com/ Additional ...
Zara and Leo are in the Bahamas for a beach party! Zara has signed up for a DJ set, but there’s just one problem... she has never DJ’d before. Discover the key to mastering ANY skill and meet the ocean conservationist who found a way to fulfill her lifelong dream... swimming with sharks! Additional show notes available at biglifejournal.com/podcast Credits: Produced by Alexandra Eidens and Big Life Journal team. Written and directed by Sarah Cyrano. Sound design and original music by Elettra Bar...
In this episode, Ava, a Big Life Kid from Houston in the United States, tells us how she managed to work through her feelings about her parents splitting up. Meanwhile, Zara and Leo experience a big disappointment... find out how they deal with it! Children will discover strategies for dealing with anger and frustration as well as learn how to cope with big life changes. Additional show notes available at biglifejournal.com/podcast Credits: Produced by Alexandra Eidens and Big Life Journal team....
Zara and Leo are in a mad dash to the airport, desperate to catch their flight! But when their plane gets delayed, they begin to lose their temper. Find out how to cope with BIG feelings like anger and frustration, and meet the boxing champion who learned to take charge of his angry feelings, and express himself in other ways! Additional show notes available at biglifejournal.com/podcast Credits: Produced by Alexandra Eidens and Big Life Journal team. Written and directed by Sarah Cyrano. Sound ...
In this episode, Jayla, a Big Life Kid from Georgia in the United States, tells us about her dreams of becoming a published author, and how she took small steps towards her BIG goal. Meanwhile, Zara and Leo tackle a rare and deadly species... their carpet. In this episode, children will be inspired by Jayla, a young girl who aspires to be an author, discover practical ways to work towards their biggest goals and create a Bucket List Poster to motivate them to achieve their goals. Additional show...
Zara and Leo are traveling through rural Mongolia on horseback. They have BIG dreams for their journey... but absolutely no idea how to achieve them. Find out how to take steps towards your dreams and goals and discover the Swiss explorer who galloped her way to a life filled with adventure! In this episode, children will: uncover the secret to setting goals effectively learn how to break a goal into small steps travel to Mongolia and get inspired by the Swiss adventurer, Sarah Marquis Additiona...
