I'm excited to share an episode from one of my podcast friends, Dorktales Storytime Podcast ! This is the perfect story right now because it's all about going back to school and the worries that might come up during this time. Enjoy and keep your ears open for a familiar voice! :) BIG BAD GOES BACK TO SCHOOL Dorktales Podcast: Episode 74 Big Bad Goes Back To School Overcoming New School Year Anxiety A new school year has begun, and Big Bad Wolf is experiencing back-to-school jitters. He’s worrie...
Sep 07, 2023•20 min
This is it! The final episode of Season 6: Kaala & Chuff's Excellent Adventure. The two friends solved the biggest mystery in red panda history and learned a lot along the way. Today, we’re going to wrap it up with a bow by talking about what we can do to help our red panda and snow leopard friends in real life, along with the other living things on earth. (You can always go back to season 2-- the first episode is called “Calmness” -- to listen to the first part of their adventure!) Follow P...
Aug 22, 2023•21 min•Season 6Ep. 8
[Season Finale coming soon. Winners of the Red Panda Ranger Challenge are posted now on peaceoutpodcast.com!] I wrote a book! Peace Out: Calm Down Workbook for Kids is available now! The book includes 40 small sections, with each section including a two page story designed to help kids calm down, relax and think creatively about various interesting subjects, followed by a yoga relaxation exercise and a mindful "moment" to help them manage their thoughts and emotions. Just in time for back-to-sch...
Aug 16, 2023•9 min
We're taking a little break, but don't worry, I'm sharing an episode from one of my podcast friends! But first... RED PANDA PLUSH TOY PRIZE DRAW DEADLINE EXTENDED! Yes, you can still enter our lucky draw for a red panda plush toy from our collaborator the Red Panda Network until August 10th ! Go to our entry form here for all the details. Don't delay because you'll need to complete the Red Panda Ranger Challenge and there are 5 to do. And now, to today's guest episode... Presenting The Ten News:...
Jul 25, 2023•18 min
Mystery solved…? Kaala and Chuff still think that there’s more to the treasure gemstones and talk to an elder red panda to find out more (hint: it has something to do with our third season…). Listen along to find out the final piece of this puzzle! Follow Peace Out on your favourite podcast app so you don’t miss an episode! Get updates on our Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook as well as our Peace Out Podcast Mailing List . *NEW for S6* You could win a red panda plush toy! Peace Out is working wit...
Jul 04, 2023•23 min•Season 6Ep. 7
What’s friendship without a little FUN? Chuff helps her friends out today by getting them to relax and have fun together. In this episode, we play a game I call “Sound Story.” You’ll hear these sound effects: rain, birds, bubbles, ice cream truck, friendly robot, children laughing, twinkling, and a “boing” sound. How to play “Sound Story”: You can find some free audio sound effect files here and here . It would be fun to make your own sound effects (tapping your knees, rubbing hands together, cr...
Jun 19, 2023•15 min•Season 6Ep. 6
IReady to find your new favourite podcasts? It's Summer Sampler time! Peace Out is a proud member of Kids Listen, a non-profit organization advocating for great children's podcasts. Beacause summer is a great time to try out new things, I thought you might enjoy trying out a selection of different Kids Listen member podcasts. This epsiod features small tastes of shows to pique your curiosity, stretch your imagination, tickle your funny bone, and help you find your calm. Learn more about Kids Lis...
Jun 18, 2023•48 min
Sharing is caring…but is that all caring is? Kaala and Chuff find out more about why it’s important to be a caring friend in this episode AND the friends figure out the next piece of the glowing gemstone mystery. We play a couple of mindfulness games focused on our sense of sight and hearing, and then practice one of our favourites, Loving Kindness Meditation. Follow Peace Out on your favourite podcast app so you don’t miss an episode! Get updates on our Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook as well ...
Jun 05, 2023•18 min•Season 6Ep. 5
[Surprise! I'm sharing this episode early, just in time for the long weekend in Canada-- enjoy!] You can’t have a friendship without trust, and Kaala and Chuff are building trust with their new red panda friends. Join us as we do a heart opener exercise and mindful breathing together. Follow Peace Out on your favourite podcast app so you don’t miss an episode! Get updates on our Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook as well as our Peace Out Podcast Mailing List . *NEW for S6* You could win a red pand...
May 19, 2023•12 min•Season 6Ep. 4
Kaala is not happy with Chuff today but feels better after taking some deep breaths and did S.T.O.P. ( s top, t ake a breath, o bserve, p roceed). The friends learn about how to have equality in their friendship by being respectful. Follow Peace Out on your favourite podcast app so you don’t miss an episode! Get updates on our Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook as well as our Peace Out Podcast Mailing List . *NEW for S6* You could win a red panda plush toy! Peace Out is working with our friends at...
May 09, 2023•13 min•Season 6Ep. 3
Let’s go! Kaala and Chuff have noticed that the treasure gemstones that they found ( back in Season 2 ) have started glowing…what does that mean? Join them as they figure out this mystery and learn about friendship along the way. In this episode they learn more about why cooperation is important in friendship. Follow Peace Out on your favourite podcast app so you don’t miss an episode! Get updates on our Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook as well as our Peace Out Podcast Mailing List . *NEW for S6...
Apr 25, 2023•16 min•Season 6Ep. 2
What is altitude and how does it affect breathing? Join us as we take some mindful breaths and learn more about our red panda friends. Follow Peace Out on your favourite podcast app so you don’t miss an episode! Get updates on our Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook as well as our Peace Out Podcast Mailing List . *NEW for S6* You could win a red panda plush toy! Peace Out is working with our friends at the Red Panda Network this season because we LOVE what they do to protect red pandas. HOW TO ENTE...
Apr 11, 2023•14 min•Season 6Ep. 1
Our new season begins now! Listen to the trailer first before you dive into Kaala & Chuff’s Excellent Adventure . This season, we join Kaala and Chuff as they figure out a mystery, learn more about friendship, and of course, practice some mindfulness along the way! Follow Peace Out on your favourite podcast app so you don’t miss an episode! Get updates on our Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook as well as our Peace Out Podcast Mailing List . *NEW for S6* You could win a red panda plush toy! Pea...
Apr 10, 2023•3 min
I'm excited to share "Big Bad's Big Feelings" from Dorktales Storytime Podcast . I love their fun and funny take on fairytales and their original characters and stories too. Check out their other stories in the links below! Thank you to the whole DT team with special thanks to Jodi, Jonathan, Molly, and Amy for being so welcoming and kind. Some Peace Out updates and news in the intro. You can also keep in touch by subscribing to our mailing list . Hope you enjoy this story as much as I enjoyed b...
Jun 16, 2022•17 min
During our recent Ocean Adventure season, we talked about some very awesome and unique creatures and plants that live in the ocean. One thing that any animal lover (or anyone living on earth) needs to learn more about is how to stop plastic pollution. Plastic pollution not only hurts ocean life, but it hurts the whole earth. So I am sharing my podfriend Cool Facts About Animals, a podcast by kids for kids! This is their episode called “How Kids Can Stop Plastic Pollution.” I love how the kids ta...
Apr 18, 2022•44 min
Today I am sharing an episode from the awesome Stoopkid Stories Podcast. It’s called Black History 365 and is a great introduction to why it’s so important that we learn about Black history and culture all year round, recognizing the amazing things that Black people have accomplished and the great and important things they're doing today! Did you know that listeners love Stoopkid Stories so much that it’s been turned into a live musical? Check out her newly update website for more info on the po...
Feb 14, 2022•17 min
CODE WORD CHALLENGE! Today’s episode is about the very interesting Batfish! They can “walk” and go “fishing” and some look like they’re wearing lipstick! This episode also contains the tenth and final code word that you’ll need to put together our ocean sentence about why we need to protect our oceans. Collect all 10 code words from our 10 ocean-themed episodes this season, unscramble them to put together a sentence about why we need to protect our oceans. Then enter your guess here by Jan. 21, ...
Jan 17, 2022•14 min•Season 5Ep. 10
Ready to swim with a Whale Shark? These are the largest fish but are known to be gentle and calm creatures so let’s dive right into another relaxation story together. We start by introducing our podcast friend Warrior Kids ! Warrior Kids Podcast is a celebration about everything Indigenous! Join Pam Palmater for great stories and education for action to learn how to make this world a better place. You can check them out on Apple Podcasts or any podcast app! IT’S ALMOST TIME! Want to win an ocean...
Jan 17, 2022•15 min•Season 5Ep. 9
Common Murres are born on oceanside cliffs and can dive so well underwater with their strong wings that they look like they’re flying underwater! Learn more about these amazing seabirds as we power up our imaginations and do some fun mindfulness activities together. Want to win an ocean friend stuffed toy*? We’re giving away two toys at our live event on January 22, 2022. Find out how to enter our ocean sentence contest at www.PeaceOutPodcast.com ! To support the podcast, please go to our Patreo...
Jan 07, 2022•11 min•Season 5Ep. 8
What’s kelp? Kelp forests help clean the air, is a home for different sea animals, and…you may have eaten some today! Find out more about kelp forests as we breathe and stretch under the sea. Want to win a WWF ocean friend stuffed toy*? We’re giving away two toys at our live event on January 22, 2022. Find out how to enter our ocean sentence contest at www.PeaceOutPodcast.com ! To support the podcast, please go to our Patreon page . Today’s Themes Scientific (curriculum connections): Kelp forest...
Dec 27, 2021•15 min•Season 5Ep. 7
Hello everyone! We usually post a new episode every other week but this week I thought I’d share a holiday story that I wrote that was shared on the Story Time podcast. It’s about a boy named Henry who is having a tough time in a new neighbourhood…but things start to change once he starts making the biggest snowball of his life! It’s read by my friend Rob Griffiths. If you like this or want to hear more bedtime stories, go over to bedtime.fm or find Story Time on Apple Podcasts. They have a lot ...
Dec 20, 2021•18 min
Dive into another ocean adventure! Today we’re visiting a new friend, the dugong (sea cow). Learn more about these gentle giants as we practice some mindfulness and yoga together. Don’t forget to write down each episode’s special code word this season! Once you have all 10 code words you can unscramble them to make up the special sentence about oceans! Enter your guess at our website ( www.PeaceOutPodcast.com ) and we’ll announce the winner at our live season finale on Zoom in January 2022 ( sec...
Dec 13, 2021•17 min•Season 5Ep. 6
Guest Episode! Here at Peace Out, we're all about mindfulness and cooperation. So this week, I wanted to share another mindfulness podcast with you. It's called Like You: Mindfulness for Kids by my friend Noah Glenn. On Like You, you'll find mindful breathing exercises, affirmations for kids, amazing music, and a lot of fun talking about feelings. I'm excited to share Like You's "Riding a Wave" episode. If you want to find out more about Like You, check out their website likeyoupodcast.com which...
Nov 29, 2021•18 min
Meet the Peacock Mantis Shrimp, a rainbow-coloured crustacean that has strong eyesight and an even stronger punch! Yep, you read that right, the mantis shrimp's punch can be deadly...but we'll help them find their calm! Don’t forget to write down each episode’s special code word this season! Once you have all 10 code words you can unscramble them to make up the special sentence about oceans! Enter your guess at our website ( www.PeaceOutPodcast.com ) and we’ll announce the winner at our live sea...
Nov 15, 2021•16 min•Season 5Ep. 5
This week we have a special guest host…Olive the Olive Ridley Turtle! Olive’s going to take us down to the Great Barrier Reef where we’ll breathe and stretch while we learn all about coral reefs and why they’re so important to us. Don’t forget to write down each episode’s special code word this season! Once you have all 10 code words you can unscramble them to make up the special sentence about oceans! Enter your guess at our website ( www.PeaceOutPodcast.com ) and we’ll announce the winner at o...
Oct 18, 2021•19 min•Season 5Ep. 4
Have you ever heard of sea bunnies? They may sound like mythical beings but these little creatures are real! They might not be related to rabbits but they are pretty cute. Join us as we dive under the sea to learn more about sea bunnies as we stretch, breathe, and relax. Follow Peace Out on your favourite podcast app so you don’t miss an episode! Get updates on our Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook as well as our Peace Out Podcast Mailing List . Today’s Themes Scientific (curriculum connections):...
Oct 04, 2021•16 min•Season 5Ep. 3
Kemp’s Ridley Turtles are the smallest sea turtles on earth. Learn more about these incredible creatures as we move, breathe, and learn a new mindfulness activity! We also talk about ahimsa (not harming living creatures) and about making kind choices every day. Follow Peace Out on your favourite podcast app so you don’t miss an episode! Get updates on our Twitter , Instagram , and Facebook as well as our Peace Out Podcast Mailing List . Today’s Themes Scientific (curriculum connections): Kemp’s ...
Sep 20, 2021•17 min•Season 5Ep. 2
We’re back! This is the first episode of our fifth season and it’s an ocean adventure! We’re starting off with some cool ocean facts and practice ujjayi (oo-JAI-yee) breathing, or ocean breathing. Ocean breathing is a great way to check in with ourselves, plus it’s super relaxing! Season 5 Code Word Challenge: Each episode has one ocean code word. Collect all 10 code words. Unscramble them with your family to create the secret ocean sentence! Go to PeaceOutPodcast.com (after the final episode re...
Sep 06, 2021•20 min•Season 5Ep. 1
Get ready to dive into Season 5, an ocean adventure! Join Chanel as we explore the ocean, meet interesting sea creatures, all while we relax and recharge with mindfulness activities. Don't forget to follow us on your podcast app so that you don't miss a new episode! If you'd like to support the podcast, check out our Patreon for fun perks like stickers in the mail, personalized birthday messages, and bonus episodes based on Patron ideas! For all things Peace Out and children's mindfulness (and t...
Aug 30, 2021•43 sec•Season 5Ep. 3
Missed the event? For upcoming events and podcast updates, follow us on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram . Our online home is www.peaceoutpodcast.com . Join our monthly mailing list for Peace Out Podcast news and mindfulness activities! Like what you hear? Become a Peace Out Patron to get access to perks like personalized birthday messages and live Family Yoga Hour with Chanel! Join us on National Pet Day for a live Peace Out relaxation story all about our favourite pets! We’ll play fun mindfu...
Apr 06, 2021•1 min
