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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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Join us for our season finale as we talk to one of the coolest, most creative 2nd graders we know! Flow state is when everything else just seems to disappear and you don't even notice the time passing. Who better to walk us through ... more

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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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Carver Willis
NFL offensive lineman, drafted to the San Francisco 49ers
San Francisco 49ers
Episode: Ep. 13 49ers Player Carver Willis on Purpose!
Holly Gibbs
Host of The Happy Pod (BBC)
BBC
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.
Alameda Fire Department
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
Oakland Roots
Episode: Ep. 2 Kindness on and off the Field with Camden Riley

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 41 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 States9 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 States10 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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Kinder, hopeful takeaways and real examples from kids.
Listeners praise the calm, well-structured format and actionable tips for classrooms.
Season two tease and enthusiastic student messages show strong engagement.

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Ep. 14 Flow State with Levi
Q: What do you want people to feel when they see something you created?
Levi wants viewers to feel inspired to create themselves, sparking more creations around the world.
Ep. 14 Flow State with Levi
Q: If you had unlimited supplies, anything you wanted, any materials, any tools, no limits at all, what would you build?
Levi imagines an underground bunker with limitless fun, including water slides and multiple parks, powered by endless supplies.
Ep. 14 Flow State with Levi
Q: Has anyone ever looked at something you made and been really impressed? What happened, and what did it feel like?
Levi recalls praise and a sense of pride when others admire his work, which motivates him to design and refine further.
Ep. 14 Flow State with Levi
Q: When you're in the middle of building something you really love, does the whole world kind of disappear?
Levi describes flow as time slipping away when he's deeply engaged in building, focusing entirely on the creation at hand.
Ep. 14 Flow State with Levi
Q: First things first, what is your absolute favorite thing to do?
Levi says his favorite activity is building forts, reflecting a love for hands-on, imaginative creation.

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The show centers kids' perspectives on kindness, resilience, mindfulness, gratitude, and intergenerational connection. Episodes feature educators, parents, firefighters, artists, and child-development experts who translate complex ideas into practical, child-friendly takeaways. A consistent thread is turning positive traits (kindness, curiosity, focus) into everyday actions, with guests who model growth, collaboration, and emotional literacy. A standout element is the emphasis on real-world applications for young listeners, from sportsmanship to classroom kindness, and a recurring focus on mental wellness and gratitude.

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8. Tyler Jacobson

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