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Seraphina Speaks

Seraphina Malina-Derbenseraphinaspeakspodcast.substack.com
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: seraphina@seraphinaspeaks.com
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Episodes

On Being a Tween: HAIR

Each 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...

Sep 14, 20239 minSeason 1Ep. 2

Behind The Scenes Bulletin - Seraphina Speaks Grows Up

Welcome 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: seraphina@seraphinaspeaks.com

Sep 07, 20233 minSeason 1Ep. 1

Seraphina Speaks Grows Up

After 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 about dif...

Sep 07, 20236 minSeason 1Ep. 1

SAFETY

Today 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: Seraphina@seraphinaspeaks.com...

Aug 21, 20224 min

THE QUEEN’S JUBILEE

The 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 seraphina@seraphinaspeaks.com

Jun 01, 20228 min

BACK TO SCHOOL

Are 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 seraphina@seraphinaspeaks.com.

Mar 07, 20214 min

MEAT

Hmmm 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 seraphina@seraphinaspeaks.com.

Jan 24, 20214 min

HAPPINESS

What 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 seraphina@seraphinaspeaks.com.

Jan 17, 20214 min

FAT

Why 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 seraphina@seraphinaspeaks.com .

Jan 10, 20214 min

WINNER

I 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 seraphina@seraphinaspeaks.com - I love hearing from my listeners!

Dec 30, 20202 min

NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS

Do 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 seraphina@seraphinaspeaks.com ....

Dec 29, 20205 min

PODCASTING

You 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 seraphina@seraphinaspeaks.com .

Dec 06, 20205 min

RACISM

Listeners, 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 seraphina@seraphinaspeaks.com .

Nov 15, 20208 min

HALLOWEEN

Mwahaha 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 seraphina@seraphinaspeaks.com .

Oct 31, 20204 min

TRUMP

What 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 seraphina@seraphinaspeaks.com .

Oct 18, 20206 min

FARTS

Wooowee - 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 seraphina@seraphinaspeaks.com .

Oct 11, 20205 min

PIRATES

Ahoy 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 seraphina@seraphinaspeaks.com

Sep 27, 20206 min

ZOO

How 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 seraphina@seraphinaspeaks.com .

Sep 20, 20205 min

ASTROLOGY

It'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 seraphina@seraphinaspeaks.com .

Sep 13, 20205 min

SCHOOL UNIFORM

Could 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 seraphina@seraphinaspeaks.com

Sep 06, 20205 min

ISLAND HOLIDAY

How do YOU make your own fun? I love hearing from my listeners! You can email me on seraphina@seraphinaspeaks.com

Aug 22, 20206 min

HOLIDAY MEDITATION

Will you come on a trip with me? I love hearing from my listeners! You can email me on seraphina@seraphinaspeaks.com

Jul 27, 20207 min

NAMES

What’s in a name? I love hearing from my listeners! You can email me on seraphina@seraphinaspeaks.com

Jul 12, 20205 min

POKÉMON

What can we learn from the world of Pokémon? I love hearing from my listeners! You can email me on seraphina@seraphinaspeaks.com

Jul 06, 20205 min

CAKE

Can you have your cake and eat it? I love hearing from my listeners! You can email me on seraphina@seraphinaspeaks.com You Are Cake, by Joanna Bloor You are your own unique set of ingredients Ingredients curated over time and experiences Put together by the recipe of you Your cake is perfect. Cakes are for sharing Eat it all yourself, and you might feel sick Share cake, and it transforms From just food to a celebration I know you worry that someone will steal your cake And try to own its magic B...

Jun 21, 20204 min

RACE

It’s time we talked about something important: race. Take a look at Good Night Stories For Rebel Girls I love hearing from my listeners! You can email me on seraphina@seraphinaspeaks.com

Jun 07, 20205 min

NITS

It’s time we talked about head lice. Have you ever had them? Let’s break the silence! I love hearing from my listeners! You can email me on seraphina@seraphinaspeaks.com

May 30, 20206 min

PETS

What's the point of having pets? Take a look at the picture I mention, here > https://www.dropbox.com/s/2ueb7pw1okf42h8/Dickie%20Van%20Der%20Sausage.jpg?dl=0 I love hearing from my listeners! You can email me on seraphina@seraphinaspeaks.com

May 23, 20206 min

HOMESCHOOLING

How much homeschooling are you doing?! Be honest I love hearing from my listeners! You can email me on seraphina@seraphinaspeaks.com

May 17, 20205 min

CHORES

How do you feel about chores? I have a dilemma… I love hearing from my listeners! You can email me on seraphina@seraphinaspeaks.com

May 05, 20206 min
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