Welcome to Storypillar, a podcast for kids, ages 5-8. Together with Sneak, Bean, Sparky, and Meg, we'll…
Tackle sticky social situations and tough feelings.
Pick up solid, usable advice from real, live kids!
Explore our world’s amazing countries, cultures, and creatures.
Hear some fantasterrific stories and giggle our faces off!
Join us for fresh episodes on the first three Mondays of every month. You’ll learn something new, laugh until your cheeks hurt, and feel better equipped to handle any bumps life throws your way.
June’s Brain Breather: Feeling Discouraged with Cottonball and Swoosh
Season 5
Monday, June 15, 2026 • Duration 09:13
June’s Brain Breather: Feeling Discouraged with Cottonball and Swoosh
Figuring out how we’re feeling is hard…but easier with friends. Join Bean for a silly story that will help us check in with our minds and take care of our feelings.
Feelings Focus: Coping with failure; Feeling not good enough
Protagonists: Cottonball the Sheep and Swoosh the Windshield Wiper
Setting: A fjord on New Zealand’s South Island
Strategies: Self affirmations; confidence mantras; “Find your can” mindset shift (Ask: What can I do?)
June’s Full Episode: Wings for Worms (New Zealand)
Season 5
Monday, June 8, 2026 • Duration 23:20
June’s Full Episode: Wings for Worms (New Zealand)
Story: Maia the kea thinks worms are delicious, but realizes they’re pretty hard to get if your beak just isn’t built for digging. Thankfully, Riko the kiwi is not only willing to share a wriggly snack, but also to help Maia rediscover her own, unique talents.
Region: New Zealand
Sticky Situation: What do you do when you’re feeling not good enough and like you can’t do anything right?
Unstick Tricks by: Jamie (Age 10) and Luke (Age 10)
Feelings Focus: Shifting mindset, embracing strengths, asking for help, collaboration
May’s Brain Breather: Setting Boundaries with Purrcy and Flush
Season 5
Monday, May 18, 2026 • Duration 09:24
May’s Brain Breather: Setting Boundaries with Purrcy and Flush
Figuring out how we’re feeling is hard…but easier with friends. Join Bean for a silly story that will help us check in with our minds and take care of our feelings.
Feelings Focus: Setting boundaries, facing bullies, being assertive, speaking up
Protagonists: Purrcy the Mountain Lion and Flush the Toilet
Setting: A tree fort in the Smoky Mountains
Strategies: Great Grandpotty Lidbert’s 4 S’s of Setting Boundaries(Stand tall, Speak calmly, Say what needs to stop, Suggest an alternative)
May’s Full Episode: Rabbits Don’t Climb Trees (The Smoky Mountains)
Season 5
Monday, May 11, 2026 • Duration 22:59
May’s Full Episode: Rabbits Don’t Climb Trees (The Smoky Mountains)
Story: A sneezy rabbit, cheeky snail, and slightly overbearing possum learn a thing or two about setting boundaries…and manage to get animals with no climbing skills whatsoever up a giant tree.
Region: The Smoky Mountains (Southeastern United States)
Sticky Situation: What do you do when a friend is being rude?
Unstick Tricks by: Vivienne (Age 8), Lena (Age 6), and Jayna (Age 6)
Feelings Focus: Speaking up; empathy; setting boundaries; managing with bullies; standing up for yourself
For Our Long-time Storypillar Friends: Today’s episode might sound familiar. That’s because we’ve learned a lot over the past four years and decided to give some of our favorite episodes a fresh sound. We hope you enjoy this brand-sparkling new version with even more catchy music, ridiculous jokes, and silly shenanigans…we made it just for YOU! ❤️
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April’s Brain Breather: Feeling Worried with Milky and Flop
Season 5
Monday, April 20, 2026 • Duration 08:51
April’s Brain Breather: Feeling Worried with Milky and Flop
Figuring out how we’re feeling is hard…but easier with friends. Join Bean for a silly story that will help us check in with our minds and take care of our feelings.
Story: Nia the eland is SUPER worried about joining the Great Migration from the Serengeti to the Masai Mara. I mean treacherous rivers…hungry lions and crocodiles…who could blame her?? Luckily, Tosha the cheerful bee eater and Kiloki the cool Zebra are on hand with friendly encouragement, good advice, and a few swift kicks to the armpit…for the lions and crocodiles, of course.
Region: Kenya
Sticky Situation: What do you do when you’re feeling worried about EVERYTHING?
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