PomCast: The Peace of Mind Podcast

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PomCast: The Peace of Mind Podcast

PomCast is a podcast for children and their families. Peace Teacher Linda Ryden answers questions sent in by kids and their grown ups about challenges they're facing in their lives and in the world. Answers will focus on ways to incorporate mindfulness skills, an understanding of brain science, and conflict resolution skills all based on the renowned Peace of Mind Curriculum. Send in your questions for the Peace Teacher in an email or a voice memo to info@teachpeaceofmind.org You can watch videos of the mindfulness practices that we share here on PoMCast on our youtube channel: PoMTv-kids https://www.youtube.com/@PoMTV-kids

Episodes

  1. NOV 18

    How Kids Use Mindfulness to Navigate Life

    In this episode of the Peace of Mind podcast, Linda Ryden engages with a group of children about the uses and benefits of mindfulness in their daily lives. Listening to children talk candidly about their experiences, the podcast highlights how mindfulness can be beneficial in managing personal issues and strengthening empathy.

    21 min

  2. OCT 11

    Mindful Mentors: A Conversation with some Peaceful Kids

    In this episode of PoMcast, host Linda Ryden connects with former students, exploring mindfulness and emotional management. The conversation reveals the diverse challenges faced by young students, such as academic pressure and global concerns. The students share their coping strategies, including breathing exercises and visualization, to navigate their stress. As mindful mentors, these students are not only learning to handle their own emotions but are also teaching younger peers these valuable skills. Through their experiences, they demonstrate how mindfulness can empower individuals and create a positive impact within their community.

    20 min

  3. JUL 15

    The Worry Channel

    In today's episode we are learning about something called Metacognition. This big word just means thinking about thinking. We're going to do some mindfulness practices that will help us to notice what our mind is doing, where are thoughts are going, and see if we can start to have a little more control over what is happening up there. Then we'll listen to a story called Quinn and the Worry Channel about a little boy who has a hard time falling asleep because of his worrying thoughts.

    22 min

  4. MAR 5

    Mindful Moments: Exploring Mindfulness

    Curious about mindfulness? From mindful listening to mindful breathing exercises, Linda Ryden guides listeners through an introduction to mindfulness. Learn how to bring mindfulness into your everyday activities and witness the transformation it can bring to your life. Explore the power of being present in the moment and discover how mindfulness can open doors to a more peaceful world.

    20 min

  5. MAR 2

    Test Anxiety Busters: Mindfulness Tips for Kids

    In the podcast episode, 'Test Anxiety Busters: Mindfulness Tips for Kids,' host Linda Ryden discusses how mindfulness techniques can help children manage test anxiety. By focusing on the amygdala and prefrontal cortex, she explains the science behind test nerves and offers practical tips like four square breathing to calm the mind.

    13 min

  6. FEB 26

    Why Won't My Mind Settle Down So I Can Sleep?

    In this episode listener Elisabeth asks "Why won't my mind settle down so I can sleep?" We'll talk a little bit about why this happens, learn some mindfulness practices to help us to calm down a little and fall asleep, and listen to a storybook called Quinn and the Worry Channel - a story about mindfulness and sleep.

    18 min
  7. “I don’t like everyone in my class. Is that okay?”

    12/02/2023

    “I don’t like everyone in my class. Is that okay?”

    In Episode 4 of PoMCast, the Peace of Mind podcast, we’re talking about kindness. We’ll listen to a question from one of our listeners, learn a mindfulness practice called Heartfulness, and listen to a story called Henry is Kind. Learn more about Linda Ryden and Peace of Mind at teachpeaceofmind.org and our YouTube channel PoMTV-Kids! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachpeacedc/message

    21 min
  8. Why do deep breaths help me to calm down?

    11/10/2023

    Why do deep breaths help me to calm down?

    In this episode of PoMCast Linda Ryden the Peace Teacher talks about what happens in our brains when we get mad or nervous or worried and then explains how mindful breathing can help us to calm down so that we can think. We'll hear some listener questions, practice some mindful moments and hear a story! Check it out! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachpeacedc/message

    21 min
  9. Mindfulness and Nature

    11/03/2023

    Mindfulness and Nature

    In this episode we'll be talking about nature! Learn about ocean breaths and hummingbird breaths and practice some mindful listening. We'll also be taking a listener question about getting nervous before tests at school. Check it out! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachpeacedc/message

    10 min
  10. Why do I focus so much on bad things?

    10/21/2023

    Why do I focus so much on bad things?

    In this episode we'll learn about why we tend to focus on negative things more than positive things and we'll listen to the storybook Sergio Sees the Good, by Linda Ryden. If you have questions you'd like to ask the Peace Teacher about your feelings, friendships, conflicts... leave us a voice message. Maybe we'll include your question in an upcoming episode! Learn more about Peace of Mind at https://teachpeaceofmind.org/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachpeacedc/message

    13 min
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PomCast is a podcast for children and their families. Peace Teacher Linda Ryden answers questions sent in by kids and their grown ups about challenges they're facing in their lives and in the world. Answers will focus on ways to incorporate mindfulness skills, an understanding of brain science, and conflict resolution skills all based on the renowned Peace of Mind Curriculum. Send in your questions for the Peace Teacher in an email or a voice memo to info@teachpeaceofmind.org You can watch videos of the mindfulness practices that we share here on PoMCast on our youtube channel: PoMTv-kids https://www.youtube.com/@PoMTV-kids

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