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Little Minds Big Talks

Mrs. Brazil's 4th Grade Class
Racism
Gratitude
Gender Identity
Purpose
Education
Kindness
Empathy
Dopamine
Peace
Teamwork
Social Connections
Resilience
Children's Education
Mindfulness
Banned Books
Emotional Well-Being
Mental Health
Emotional Regulation
Bullying
Mattie JT. Stepanek

Our mission is for this fourth grade class to empower young voices, inspire change and promote understanding among students nationwide.

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Fresh off being drafted by the San Francisco 49ers, Carver Willis sits down with our student hosts to talk about purpose! This is what it means to find your why, stay committed when things get hard, and show up for your teammates ev... more

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Join us as we interview our art auction winner and discuss how art plays a role in our happiness!! We loved interviewing Fox and talking comics together!

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This week on Little Minds Big Talks, we continue our exploration of optimism by zooming out and looking at stories from around the world.

Our fourth- and fifth-grade hosts sit down with Holly Gibbs, the host of The Happy Pod, who s... more

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Listen with us as we explore the power of optimism, and how the way we think can shape how we feel and respond to challenges.

Our fourth- and fifth-grade hosts sit down with Bryn Imagire from Pixar to talk about how optimism plays ... more

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Recent Guests

Holly Gibbs
Host of The Happy Pod (BBC)
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Episode: Ep. 11 Optimism with Holly Gibbs from The Happy Pod
Bryn Imagire
Story artist and production designer at Pixar
Pixar
Episode: Ep. 10 Optimism with Bryn Imagire from Pixar
Dr. Thao
A child psychologist who helps kids and families understand big feelings and learn how to handle them in healthy ways.
Episode: Ep. 9 Big Feelings, Strong Brains: Emotional Regulation with Dr. Thao
Marty Dodson
Professional songwriter who has written songs for many famous artists
Episode: Ep. 8 Growth Mindset with Marty Dodson
Dr. Jeni Stepanek
Author, speaker, and peace advocate who continues the legacy of her son, Mattie JT. Stepanek, a young poet and peace activist.
Episode: Ep. 6 Gratitude, Peace, and Purpose with Dr. Jeni ‘Mama Peace’ Stepanek
Kyle Garcia
A local firefighter with over 23 years of experience, dedicated to helping the community.
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Episode: Ep. 5 Gratitude in Action: Serving the Community with Firefighter Kyle Garcia
Tyler Jacobson
Award-winning illustrator of fantasy and sci-fi
Works for Dungeons and Dragons and Magic the Gathering
Episode: Ep. 4 Finding Focus and Calm with Illustrator Tyler Jacobson
Camden Riley
Player for the Oakland Roots soccer team
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Episode: Ep. 2 Kindness on and off the Field with Camden Riley
Deirdre Freeman
Founder of the Kindness Coalition and advocate for spreading kindness.
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Episode: Ep. 1: Spreading Kindness: A Conversation with the Kindness Coalition

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 40 ratings
  • Brilliant

    Thank you for reminding us that kids are the smartest humans on the planet! Keep up the amazing work! (Your teacher is a world changer. Thank you!)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    moxen80
    United States8 months ago
  • Beautiful

    I lack the patience to listen to everything, but it’s so well put together! Amazing what a few fourth graders can do. - Indigo, a former student (used to go by the name Lilac)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Indigo.C.
    United States8 months ago
  • Hi Ms.Brazil

    YOU STARTED SEASON TWO ALREADY!!!???

    Max.W

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hghughjygh
    United States2 years ago
  • Hi Ms.Brazil

    Hi Ms.Brazil. Its Max here. I was wondering what our podcast sounded like so I came home to see. So I’m also wondering can I write a message to you so I’m going to see if it works. See you tomorrow!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hghughjygh
    United States2 years ago

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Ep. 12: Talking Art & Purpose with a 1st Grader
Q: What is it called?
The Fox and the Whale.
Ep. 12: Talking Art & Purpose with a 1st Grader
Q: Like if somebody makes a book, you draw the pictures?
I actually like making books myself and am making one called The Fox and the Whale with my friends.
Ep. 12: Talking Art & Purpose with a 1st Grader
Q: Do you want to be an artist when you grow up?
Not really, I want to be an illustrator.
Ep. 12: Talking Art & Purpose with a 1st Grader
Q: Is this the only year we're doing this?
No, we do this every year, but with different classes.
Ep. 12: Talking Art & Purpose with a 1st Grader
Q: If you could make something that would make the whole world happier, what would it be?
These are comic books of spreading Mexican culture all over the world, so I'd make more books that celebrate culture and kindness.

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2. Bryn Imagire
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5. Dr. Jeni Stepanek
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