In this episode, we sit down with Pooja Sardana — strategy consultant, writer, mother of two, and the voice behind The Backpacking Mama. What unfolds is a rich, real conversation about parenting as a journey of becoming — not just for children, but for the parent, too.From teenage eyebrow waxing surprises to brain surgery scares, and from co-parenting revelations to travel tales that shaped her kids, Pooja shares the ups, the downs, and the deeply human in-betweens of raising a family while

Maggie chats with Bryce Dallas Howard about her touching new Disney+ documentary Pets, exploring the magical bond between children and animals. Bryce shares personal stories of her childhood dog Frisky and a surprising snake friendship in this conversation about how animals transform our lives.

My guest today is  Lisa Watson a transformational coach dedicated to building a generation that won’t need healing. Through her (re)Parent Yourself Method and the Awaken the One children's book series, she offers a unique approach to breaking generational patterns. Her work bridges spiritual wisdom with practical strategies, empowering individuals to rewrite limiting beliefs and nurture authentic self-expression across generations.Kickstarter

It's a dark, thundery night and two children lie in bed, afraid and unable to sleep. Then their cat says he wants to show them where all the noise outside is really coming from...

Tonight’s magical story was wished for by Luke, who is 7 years old and lives in Houston, Texas. Luke sent us a voice message asking for a story about a cat who can drive a train and travels through portals to different magical lands—and we thought, what a purrfect idea!So tonight’s bedtime story is called “Whiskers the Train-Driving Cat”, and it’s a wild ride through candy kingdoms, floating islands, and even underwater railways, all led by a very special silver cat in a tiny conductor’s hat.And

Amazing life lesson from Peggy Joyce Ruth. Jaggy and I thank you for tuning in and SHARING!

Fartun gears up for a cozy afternoon at Evergreen Library with Chester, the library cat, only to discover a mysterious golden key that unlocks a secret vault beneath the shelves, leading her on a magical adventure where bravery, books, and perhaps even sharks await!

Emily Moore–cat mom, kickball player, scooter rider, pottery thrower, and senior policy analyst at Voices For Virginia's Children–is celebrated by loved ones, and reflects on the importance of surrounding yourself with authentic friends who support and challenge you.

In this episode, Emily Moore--cat mom, kickball player, scooter rider, pottery thrower, and senior policy analyst at Voices For Virginia's Children--reflects on writing her own obituary and discusses how radical self-care and transformative relationships can, in turn, transform the exploitative systems we live and work within.

Welcome! 🐈‍⬛ Today, listen to K read aloud Black Cat & White Cat by Claire Garralon ( ages 3 - 8 ). Every weekday, we will read  aloud a new kids book.Black Cat & White Cat was published by Sourcebooks Jabberwocky in 2015. Join us tomorrow to hear a new kids book read aloud by K!Thank you for tuning in to Storytime with K. In this space, we will read aloud your favorite kids books with new episodes posted Monday through Friday! Whether you use reading time to help build reading skills,

Let me know what you think...Thank you to Poppy and Nanny Abby for today's story ideas. I hope you all enjoy it!Poppy Rose is a super cat who lives in Fairytale Land. When the magic honeycomb gets stolen, Poppy Rose is straight on the case. Can she save Fairytale Land? Of course she can! Come and join me to find out how...Support the show

In this intimate opening to Season 2 of office hours, Bat (the cat) and G (dropout philosopher) reflect on the belief that they've always been “too much”—too sensitive, too dramatic, that they're simply prone to neuroticism—and how that shaped their relationship with emotion. Drawing from Internal Family Systems and the practice of Rasa Sadhana, Bat and G explain this season's title: the care and feeding of feral children. This episode sets the stage for a journey through the nine Rasas—emotions not

This story follows the contrasting fates of three frog siblings. Hop leaves home seeking adventure, but encounters dangers like carts, a cat, and a snake, leading to his demise. Croak, vain and proud of his singing, is captured, mistreated, and eventually killed when he's mistaken as food for an old gentleman. Splash, kind and content, stays home, helping others. Her good nature and helpfulness impress the Frog Prince, who, disguised as a beggar, observes her kindness and chooses her as his queen

In tonight's cozy bedtime story for kids, Clive the cat is on a search for the perfect pair of pyjamas, and brings a friend on this wonderful adventure. This is the perfect, snuggly story for winding down at bedtime. Narrated by: Simon MattacksWritten by: Lottie FinklaireWelcome to Snuggle! The best kid's story-telling podcast. Enter a cozy world of imagination perfect for bedtime, quiet time, or any time you want to embark on an enchanting adventure. Our cozy stories present a wide selection of

Send us a text Are you ready for this? This podcast-novela is going deeper. Aileen is learning more about the Super Fantastical Toy Paradise and the Guessil. She may have come up with a helpful solution, but that remains to be seen. Age: 6+ but younger ones with a solid attention span may also enjoy Length: Longey Scary: No Shorty (less than 10 minutes), Mediumy (10-20 minutes), Longy (more than 20 minutes) Our simple website: https://nebulacatstorytime.buzzspr...

Welcome! 🍀 Today, listen to K read aloud St. Patrick’s Day Pete the Cat The Great Leprechaun Chase by James Dean ( ages 3 - 8 ). Every weekday, we will read  aloud a new kids book.St. Patrick’s Day Pete the Cat The Great Leprechaun Chase was published by Harper Collins in 2019. Join us tomorrow to hear a new kids book read aloud by K!Thank you for tuning in to Storytime with K. In this space, we will read aloud your favorite kids books with new episodes posted Monday through Friday! Whether you use

This episode may not be an easy listen, but it’s an important one. The reality is, Gabby Petito could have been any of our daughters. Even if you already know the details, this new documentary offers a fresh perspective—a family's perspective. The relationship was controlling, but as parents, how do we help our adult children in situations like this? We’re so thankful her parents shared their story so openly.Want our podcasts sent straight to your phone? Text us the word "Podcast" to +1 (917)

Discussion of Maggie's 2nd companion sandwich; Convos Over Companion Sandwiches (SPS). She's got a problem. Stephanie gives a recap of the movie All Dogs Go To Heaven (1989 "Family/Fantasy"), which is part one to its companion episode, to follow. What Stephanie remembered as a wholesome children's movie is anything BUT! Also, Cat Fight Club. But we digress.https://patron.podbean.com/ConvosOverCoffee2

#marathigoshti #marathistories #kids #house #grandma #animals #mouse #cat #mousehasafriend #उंदराचादोस्त Written by Anjali Tai InamdarNarrated by Asawari Doshi.Story's Video : https://youtu.be/vgMwYQUxIyw⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠To receive updates about Online and Offline storytelling events from Books That Speak, join the whatsapp group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://chat.whatsapp.com/BuBaOlkD2UACckOdYk4FDg⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen to the podcast:iTunes

Mischief and mayhem abound in this jazzy little story about leprechauns - and the cat who tries to save the day! We hope you enjoy this story, inspired by St Patrick's Day and the legendary little mischief-makers. Joey played the tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone, bells, chimes, and drum brushes for this story. Can you spot the different instruments while you listen? Special thanks to Leo for the leprechaun sound effects! Stories written and narrated by Rachel Boyd Music created and ...