The Kids Wellness Podcast

Giselle Shardlow

The Kids Wellness Podcast is your hub for creating happier, healthier lives for children. Hosted by Giselle Shardlow M.Ed., founder of Kids Yoga Stories, this podcast features inspiring guests from all areas of children's health and wellness. Whether you're an educator, pediatric therapist, yoga instructor, counselor, parent, or anyone working with kids, each episode offers practical tools, engaging stories, and expert insights to help children thrive emotionally and physically. Join us as we explore easy-to-implement wellness practices to create calm spaces, foster resilience, and support young minds and bodies.

  1. Aug 9

    #075 Teaching Anatomy to Children in Kids Yoga Classes with Menka Purswaney

    Join Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories, and Menka Purswaney, founder of World of Yoga School, as they explore how anatomy and body awareness can be taught in creative, meaningful ways through children's yoga. With deep roots in India and years of international teaching experience, Menka shares her journey from healing asthma with yoga to helping children connect with their bodies through stories, sports, and playful learning tools. Some highlights: • Why anatomy and body awareness are essential in children's yoga • Creative ways to teach anatomy using props, stories, and sports • How yoga supports neurodivergent students and inclusive classrooms • Linking mind-body learning tools with children's focus and resilience • Preventing sports injuries and promoting long-term well-being with yoga • Menka's personal journey from asthma to international yoga teaching Find Menka here: Website: https://www.worldofyogaschool.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kidsyogadancemenka Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1262354/episodes/7215475 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/495tJao17D6lPxtarSEl1Y?si=RS3aSSeNRUO-aWn7GfT4Iw 🧘🏽‍♂️🧘‍♀️🧘🏿‍♀️ Kids Yoga Stories, a mom-run and mom-operated business, was founded in 2012 by former classroom teacher and certified yoga instructor Giselle Shardlow. During her travels and time teaching grades kindergarten through fifth grade in Guatemala, Australia, Canada, and the United States, Giselle witnessed the need to address childhood illiteracy, obesity, and stress. She blended her passions of yoga, mindfulness, and education to create books, card decks, and educational resources to provide classroom teachers, school staff, coaches, and parents with the tools to bring yoga and mindfulness to children everywhere.   Connect with us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kidsyogastories  Website: https://www.kidsyogastories.com/ Shop: https://shop.kidsyogastories.com/

  2. Jul 27

    #079 Climate Change for Kids: How Young People Can Create a Better World with authors Danica and Meera

    How do we help young people understand climate change without overwhelming them? And how can children and teens make a meaningful difference in their communities? Join Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories, with author Meera Subramanian and illustrator Danica Novgorodoff, creators of "A Better World Is Possible: Global Youth Confront the Climate Crisis." Together, they discuss youth leadership, environmental education, the power of storytelling, and practical ways young people can take action and create positive change. Some highlights: • Why Danica and Meera felt compelled to create A Better World Is Possible • The power of combining personal stories with climate science • How storytelling helps young people connect with complex issues • Meaningful ways children and teens can make a difference without becoming full-time activists • Why simply talking about climate change can be a powerful action • The important role parents, teachers, and other caring adults play in nurturing environmental awareness • Real-life examples of young people creating change in their schools and communities • How educators can use the book across science, social studies, language arts, and civics • Why hope is something we do, not something we wait for • What gives Danica and Meera hope about the next generation Find Danica Novgorodoff and Meera Subramanian here: A Better World Is Possible website: https://abetterworldthebook.org/ A Better World Is Possible Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ABetterWorldTheBook/ A Better World Is Possible Instagram: @abetterworldthebook Meera Subramanian: Website: https://meerasub.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meerasub/ Instagram: @meerasub LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/journomeerasub/ Danica Novgorodoff: Website: http://danicanovgorodoff.com Instagram: @novgorodoff ***************** 🧘🏽‍♂️🧘‍♀️🧘🏿‍♀️ Kids Yoga Stories, a mom-run and mom-operated business, was founded in 2012 by former classroom teacher and certified yoga instructor Giselle Shardlow. During her travels and time teaching grades kindergarten through fifth grade in Guatemala, Australia, Canada, and the United States, Giselle witnessed the need to address childhood illiteracy, obesity, and stress. She blended her passions of yoga, mindfulness, and education to create books, card decks, and educational resources to provide classroom teachers, school staff, coaches, and parents with the tools to bring yoga and mindfulness to children everywhere.   Connect with us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kidsyogastories  Website: https://www.kidsyogastories.com/ Shop: https://shop.kidsyogastories.com/

  3. Jul 26

    #074 Adding Depth to Your Kids Yoga Classes with Katie Rose

    Join Giselle Shardlow (founder of Kids Yoga Stories) and Katie Rose (founder of Bhakti Rose) as we talk about a popular topic that we hear from our community: How do we add depth and meaning to our kids yoga classes? We talk with Katie Rose, who is a yoga teacher, mother of five, ayurveda guide, and author with over 25 years of experience in the world of wellness. We talk about practical ways to embody the yoga principles and how we can model the yoga teachings in our children yoga classes. Resources mentioned in the interview: The Magic Ten and Beyond: Daily Spiritual Practice for Greater Peace and Well-Being, by Sharon Gannon Bhakti Rose website   🧘🏽‍♂️🧘‍♀️🧘🏿‍♀️ Kids Yoga Stories, a mom-run and mom-operated business, was founded in 2012 by former classroom teacher and certified yoga instructor Giselle Shardlow. During her travels and time teaching grades kindergarten through fifth grade in Guatemala, Australia, Canada, and the United States, Giselle witnessed the need to address childhood illiteracy, obesity, and stress. She blended her passions of yoga, mindfulness, and education to create books, card decks, and educational resources to provide classroom teachers, school staff, coaches, and parents with the tools to bring yoga and mindfulness to children everywhere.   Connect with us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kidsyogastories  Website: https://www.kidsyogastories.com/ Shop: https://shop.kidsyogastories.com/

  4. Jul 12

    #073 A Blueprint for Joy and Resilience for Children, Educators, and Families with Jessica Janzen

    How do we choose joy when life feels overwhelming? And how can we help children build resilience, emotional regulation, and a positive mindset in the face of challenges?  Join Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories, with speaker, author, and coach Jessica Janzen. Drawing from her personal journey through profound grief and loss, Jessica shares practical tools for building resilience, managing difficult emotions, and finding more joy in everyday life.  Some highlights:  • Why managing your mind is one of the most important life skills  • Jessica's concept of "Larry" and how to separate yourself from negative thoughts  • The connection between movement, physical health, and emotional well-being  • How joy differs from happiness  • Why children often bring the joy and adults unintentionally dampen it  • Practical ways to create more joy in classrooms and homes  • The power of joy boards and evidence banks  • How journaling helped Jessica's son process fear and anxiety  • Why emotional regulation starts with allowing children to feel their emotions  • The transformative question: "So now what?"  • How perspective shifts can help us navigate life's hardest challenges  • Why joy is a responsibility, not a circumstance  Find Jessica Janzen here:  Website: https://jessicajanzen.ca  Love for Lewiston Foundation: https://loveforlewiston.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejessicajanzen/  Love for Lewiston Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loveforlewiston/  "Bring the Joy" book (Amazon affiliate): https://amzn.to/4oFmiqE    🧘🏽‍♂️🧘‍♀️🧘🏿‍♀️ Kids Yoga Stories, a mom-run and mom-operated business, was founded in 2012 by former classroom teacher and certified yoga instructor Giselle Shardlow. During her travels and time teaching grades kindergarten through fifth grade in Guatemala, Australia, Canada, and the United States, Giselle witnessed the need to address childhood illiteracy, obesity, and stress. She blended her passions of yoga, mindfulness, and education to create books, card decks, and educational resources to provide classroom teachers, school staff, coaches, and parents with the tools to bring yoga and mindfulness to children everywhere.   Connect with us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kidsyogastories  Website: https://www.kidsyogastories.com/ Shop: https://shop.kidsyogastories.com/

  5. Jun 28

    #072 Mindful Monday - Make Space

    In this special Mindful Monday, Giselle guides you through a simple yet powerful practice to help make space. Whether you're an educator, parent, or anyone working with children, this practice is useful for exploration. Take a deep breath, settle in, and let's begin. 💛

  6. Jun 14

    #071 How to Help Kids Navigate Social Anxiety with Confidence and Compassion with Natasha Daniels

    Join Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories, and Natasha Daniels, a licensed child anxiety and OCD therapist, as they discuss the key differences between general anxiety, social anxiety, and shyness. Discover real-world examples and targeted strategies to help children and adults manage social anxiety more effectively. Some highlights: • The critical differences between social anxiety, shyness, and introversion  • How social anxiety manifests in children and adults, including subtle and severe behaviors  • Common misconceptions about social anxiety and its connection to self-worth and fear of judgment  • Concrete tips for parents, educators, and therapists to identify and support children with social anxiety  • Real success stories and actionable steps to empower those struggling with social anxiety Find Natasha Daniels here: Website: Natashadaniels.com Courses: Natashadaniels.com/courses Instagram: Natashadaniels.com/Instagram YouTube: Natashadaniels.com/youtube Facebook: Natashadaniels.com/facebook   🧘🏽‍♂️🧘‍♀️🧘🏿‍♀️ Kids Yoga Stories, a mom-run and mom-operated business, was founded in 2012 by former classroom teacher and certified yoga instructor Giselle Shardlow. During her travels and time teaching grades kindergarten through fifth grade in Guatemala, Australia, Canada, and the United States, Giselle witnessed the need to address childhood illiteracy, obesity, and stress. She blended her passions of yoga, mindfulness, and education to create books, card decks, and educational resources to provide classroom teachers, school staff, coaches, and parents with the tools to bring yoga and mindfulness to children everywhere.   Connect with us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kidsyogastories  Website: https://www.kidsyogastories.com/ Shop: https://shop.kidsyogastories.com/

  7. Jun 7

    #070 How To Help Kids Build Mind-Body Integration with Trish Keiller

    Discover how mind-body integration can support emotional regulation and create more connected, engaged classrooms. Join Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories, and Trish Keiller, founder of Roots Education, as they explore how neuroscience, somatic tools, and conscious language help children and educators build resilience, connection, and sustainable success. Drawing from over 30 years in education, Trish shares how small, everyday practices like noticing sensations, grounding through the feet, and being present can shift both individual regulation and the overall classroom environment. Some highlights: • Why mind-body integration is essential in today's fast-paced world • What happens in the brain and body when children feel stressed or overwhelmed • The difference between reacting to stress and learning to regulate it • Three simple practices: noticing sensations, grounding through the feet, and being with discomfort • Why students benefit from consistent, small moments of awareness • A powerful story of students using yoga before a big game • How connection, play, and partner yoga can transform classroom culture Find Trish Keiller here: Website: www.roots-education.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trish-keiller/     🧘🏽‍♂️🧘‍♀️🧘🏿‍♀️ Kids Yoga Stories, a mom-run and mom-operated business, was founded in 2012 by former classroom teacher and certified yoga instructor Giselle Shardlow. During her travels and time teaching grades kindergarten through fifth grade in Guatemala, Australia, Canada, and the United States, Giselle witnessed the need to address childhood illiteracy, obesity, and stress. She blended her passions of yoga, mindfulness, and education to create books, card decks, and educational resources to provide classroom teachers, school staff, coaches, and parents with the tools to bring yoga and mindfulness to children everywhere.   Connect with us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kidsyogastories  Website: https://www.kidsyogastories.com/ Shop: https://shop.kidsyogastories.com/

  8. May 24

    #069 Helping Children Befriend Their Worries with Catherine Cook-Cottone

    Discover how to help children understand, manage, and even befriend their worries using mindfulness, movement, and self-awareness. Join Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories, and Catherine Cook-Cottone, licensed psychologist, yoga therapist, and professor at the University at Buffalo, as they explore how anxiety shows up in children's bodies, thoughts, and behaviors, and how we can support them with practical, research-backed tools. Drawing from her book "The Worry Monster" and decades of research, Catherine shares how mindfulness, yoga, and embodied practices can help children build resilience, regulate emotions, and connect more deeply to themselves and others. Some highlights: • The impact of yoga and mindfulness research in schools • What anxiety looks like in children's behavior and the body • Why worry is not the enemy and how to build a healthy relationship with it • How emotions provide important information about relationships and values • Simple grounding practices like movement, breath, and body awareness • The importance of practicing calm before stressful moments arise • How repeated mindfulness practice becomes a lifelong skill • Real-life examples of helping children navigate anxiety with compassion Find Catherine Cook-Cottone here: Website: www.catherinecookcottone.com "The Worry Monster" book: https://www.amazon.com/Worry-Monster-Calming-Anxiety-Mindfulness/dp/0593567919   🧘🏽‍♂️🧘‍♀️🧘🏿‍♀️ Kids Yoga Stories, a mom-run and mom-operated business, was founded in 2012 by former classroom teacher and certified yoga instructor Giselle Shardlow. During her travels and time teaching grades kindergarten through fifth grade in Guatemala, Australia, Canada, and the United States, Giselle witnessed the need to address childhood illiteracy, obesity, and stress. She blended her passions of yoga, mindfulness, and education to create books, card decks, and educational resources to provide classroom teachers, school staff, coaches, and parents with the tools to bring yoga and mindfulness to children everywhere.   Connect with us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kidsyogastories  Website: https://www.kidsyogastories.com/ Shop: https://shop.kidsyogastories.com/

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The Kids Wellness Podcast is your hub for creating happier, healthier lives for children. Hosted by Giselle Shardlow M.Ed., founder of Kids Yoga Stories, this podcast features inspiring guests from all areas of children's health and wellness. Whether you're an educator, pediatric therapist, yoga instructor, counselor, parent, or anyone working with kids, each episode offers practical tools, engaging stories, and expert insights to help children thrive emotionally and physically. Join us as we explore easy-to-implement wellness practices to create calm spaces, foster resilience, and support young minds and bodies.

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