In the Zone: Understanding Big Feelings for Kids

Suzanne Jamieson and Ali de Guzman

In the Zone is a scripted musical podcast for early learning listeners where big feelings become big adventures. At the heart of the series is Leon, a lovable chameleon whose emotions magically transform the Zone Center, a magic clubhouse that changes color with big feelings. Guided by the warm and playful Ms. Maya, Leon and his friends navigate the everyday highs and lows of early learning through imaginative stories, irresistible original songs, and laugh-out-loud comedy. The voice cast includes award-winning children’s musician and mindfulness coach Suzanne Jamieson, Broadway performer Patti Murin, Emmy Award-winner Emmanuel Carter, and 3x Grammy nominee Jason Rabinowitz. Created by Suzanne Jamieson. Co-created and written by Ali de Guzman. Built from the ground up for audio by Little Loud Productions, In the Zone combines cinematic sound design, original music, and lively storytelling to create a listening experience children will ask for again and again. It’s social-emotional learning wrapped in the joy, humor, and imagination of great early learning listeners entertainment.

Episodes

  1. 16h ago

    Waiting is the Worst: How to Help Your Kid Handle Impatience and Hanger

    Hi friends! Welcome back to, "In The Zone!" Today, Leon and Ollie are feeling hangry. Explore the Yellow and Red Zones with us. Featuring the song "Hangry!"and a tool called "Body Check In," Ms. Maya reminds us that if you: Name it, feel it, and breathe through it, you will find your green! Created by Suzanne Jamieson Co-created by Ali de Guzman Hosted by / Ms. Maya: Suzanne Jamieson Written by: Ali de Guzman Featuring: Emmanuel Carter as Leon Patti Murrin as Lulu/Nia Jason Rabinowitz as Ollie/Ziggy Original music by: Suzanne Jamieson Produced by: Little Loud Studios Original art by: Joey Murphy Editing and sound mix by: Little Loud Studios Vocal editing by: Baldev Sandhu © 2026. All rights reserved. Find Suzanne's Children's Music on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/artist/35fSQa6lSf7H4znKvQci1V?si=uvMrKPLbT7qav2eY3XfmNw More listening for your family: Kayo the Penguin  Looking for a gentle adventure after IN THE ZONE? Meet Kayo, a curious little penguin who leaves his icy island to explore the world with Hugo the whale. Each episode introduces a new animal friend and ends with real animal facts for young listeners. With calm narration and episodes around 20 minutes long, it’s a lovely choice for car rides, bedtime, or a quiet afternoon.  Created by two parents in Poland, the series is available in English, Polish, Spanish, and Hindi. Written by Jakub Lesniak, the English narration uses a licensed voice model of co-creator Ola Stalmach's voice, which the creators disclose in episode descriptions. (podcasts.apple.com) Start your adventure and follow the show: Apple PodcastsListen to Episode 1 on SpotifyExplore HolaOla Stories

    Waiting is the Worst: How to Help Your Kid Handle Impatience and Hanger
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About

In the Zone is a scripted musical podcast for early learning listeners where big feelings become big adventures. At the heart of the series is Leon, a lovable chameleon whose emotions magically transform the Zone Center, a magic clubhouse that changes color with big feelings. Guided by the warm and playful Ms. Maya, Leon and his friends navigate the everyday highs and lows of early learning through imaginative stories, irresistible original songs, and laugh-out-loud comedy. The voice cast includes award-winning children’s musician and mindfulness coach Suzanne Jamieson, Broadway performer Patti Murin, Emmy Award-winner Emmanuel Carter, and 3x Grammy nominee Jason Rabinowitz. Created by Suzanne Jamieson. Co-created and written by Ali de Guzman. Built from the ground up for audio by Little Loud Productions, In the Zone combines cinematic sound design, original music, and lively storytelling to create a listening experience children will ask for again and again. It’s social-emotional learning wrapped in the joy, humor, and imagination of great early learning listeners entertainment.

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