April’s Brain Breather: Feeling Worried with Milky and Flop

Figuring out how we’re feeling is hard…but easier with friends. Join Bean for a silly story that will help us check in with our minds and take care of our feelings.

Feelings Focus:

Feeling worried, managing anxiety

Protagonists:

Milky the Cow and Flop the Lasagna Noodle

Setting: Kenya’s Masai Mara

Strategies: Cloud Dragons (Anxiety defusion; visualization)

Resources:

Helping Kids Defuse Worries

Anxiety Coping Activities for Kids

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Website: www.storypillar.com

Instagram: @storypillar

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Created, Written, Edited, and Produced by:

Meg Lewis

Storypillar Theme Song:

Lyrics by Meg Lewis

Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges

Produced by Andy Jobe

Episode Cover Art:

Mackenzie Allison

Meg Lewis

Sound Effects and Additional Music:

-freesound.org

-pixabay.com

-Pixabay Artists: SIMAS-2010, SunnyScy, White_Records, Tunetank

Know a kid with cool facts, great jokes, or who wants to share how they’re feeling? Tell us! Details at www.storypillar.com/unsticktricks.

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April’s Full Episode: Nobody’s Dinner (Kenya)

Story: Nia the eland is SUPER worried about joining the Great Migration from the Serengeti to the Masai Mara. I mean treacherous rivers…hungry lions and crocodiles…who could blame her?? Luckily, Tosha the cheerful bee eater and Kiloki the cool Zebra are on hand with friendly encouragement, good advice, and a few swift kicks to the armpit…for the lions and crocodiles, of course.

Region: Kenya

Sticky Situation: What do you do when you’re feeling worried about EVERYTHING?

Unstick Tricks by: Denver (Age 6), Valentina (Age 7)

Special Guest Narrator: Njeri Gachathi

Feelings Focus: Feeling worried, coping with anxiety; managing fear; positive visualization

Know a kid with great advice for Sticky Situations? Tell us! Details at www.storypillar.com/unsticktricks.

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Story by:

Courtney Lewis

Listen to another of Courtney’s stories here.

Created, Written, and Produced by:

Meg Lewis

Sound Design/Audio Editing:

Meg Lewis and Nate Blaweiss

Storypillar Theme Song:

Lyrics by Meg Lewis

Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges

Produced by Andy Jobe

Episode Cover Art

Mackenzie Allison

Sound Effects and Additional Music:

-Freesound.org

-Sounddino.com

-Suzanna Bridges (As Sparky)

-Pixabay Artists: HitsLab; Miguelppais; Tunetank; 9JackJack8; RaspberryMusic; GeoffHarvey

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April’s Sneak Attack!!! Bee Dinners and Continental Cracks in Kenya (Season 5 Premiere)

Join Sneak for facts about our next Storypillar destination and kid-approved jokes that will make you laugh your face off!

Region: Kenya

Facts: The Great Rift Valley, The Maasai, The Great Migration, The Masai Mara

Animals: Elands and Little Bee Eaters

Jokes: Lions and Bees!

Links for Kids:

-The Great Migration in the Masai Mara

-The Maasai People

-Little Bee Eater Facts

-Eland Facts

-The Great Rift Valley

Make a donation! Support Storypillar!

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Info/Get in Touch:

Website: www.storypillar.com

Instagram: @storypillar

Created, Written, and Produced by:

Meg Lewis

Storypillar Theme Song:

Lyrics by Meg Lewis

Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges

Produced by Andy Jobe

Episode Cover Art:

Mackenzie Allison and Meg Lewis

Sound Effects and Additional Music:

-https://freesound.org/ and sounddino.com

-Flamingo Sounds

-Joke Time Song: https://freesound.org/people/BlondPanda/sounds/659889/

-Silly Country Rhyme Song: BackgroundMusicforVideo

-Pixabay Artists: Starostin; RaspberryMusic; Ivan_Luzan

Know a kid with great advice for Sticky Situations? Check out www.storypillar.com/unsticktricks.

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Season 5 Trailer

Get your pom-poms ready, people, ‘cause it’s almost time for Season 5 of Storypillar! 🥳 Here’s a sneak listen to what we have in store for a brand, sparkling new season of Sneak Attacks, Full Episodes, and Brain Breathers.

See you for Season 5 on Monday, April 6th, 2026!!!

Grownups, know a smart kid with great advice? We’d love to hear from them. Head to storypillar.com/unsticktricks for details.

Info/Get in Touch:

Website: www.storypillar.com

Instagram: @storypillar

Join our mailing list.

Support Us:

https://ko-fi.com/storypillar

Shop at:

storypillarstore.threadless.com

Created, Written, and Produced by:

Meg Lewis

Sound Design/Audio Editing:

Meg Lewis

Storypillar Theme Song:

Lyrics by Meg Lewis

Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges

Produced by Andy Jobe

Episode Cover Art

Mackenzie Allison and Meg Lewis

Sound Effects and Additional Music:

-https://freesound.org/

-Suzanna Bridges (As Sparky)

-Pixabay Artists: Grumpynora; Ivan_Luzan

© 2026 PowerMouse Press, LLC

Brain Breather Bonanza! (Best of Season 4)

Episode Description: Figuring out how we’re feeling is easier with friends. Join Bean for a listen to some great Brain Breather Stories from Season 4 that helped us check in with our minds and take care of our feelings.

Original Episodes:

-Feeling Dread with Plumby and Sir Trots-A-Lot

-Feeling Panicky with Pokey and Squirm

-Feeling Disappointed with Shelly and Slice

Helpful Resources:

-Goal Ladder Activity

-Helping Kids Cope with Anxiety

-Copecake Coping Toolkit Activities

Don’t Forget: We’ll be back for Season 5 on Monday, April 6, 2026! 🥳

Info/Get in Touch:

Website: www.storypillar.com

Instagram: @storypillar

Support Us:

https://ko-fi.com/storypillar

Created, Written, and Produced by:

Meg Lewis

Sound Design/Audio Editing:

Meg Lewis

Storypillar Theme Song:

Lyrics by Meg Lewis

Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges

Produced by Andy Jobe

Episode Cover Art

Meg Lewis

Sound Effects and Additional Music:

-Freesound.org

-Suzanna Bridges (As Sparky)

-Pixabay Artists: SIMAS-2010, SunnyScy, White_Records, Tunetank, John Bartman, White_Records, Grumpynora

© 2026 PowerMouse Press, LLC

Sneak Attack-A-Rama with Spaghetti on Top! (Best of Season 4)

Join Sneak for a GIANT bowl of spaghetti…and our favorite animal facts and eyeball-meltingly funny jokes from Season 4’s Sneak Attacks.

Original Episodes:

-Mighty Monarchs and Cave Bacon in Mexico

-Snow Leopards and Yak Cheese in Tibet

-Screaming Rocks, Leathery Turtles, and Old School Halloween in Ireland

-Robber Crabs and Holiday Buffaloes in Guam

Don’t Forget: We’ll be back for Season 5 of Storypillar on Monday, April 6, 2026! 🥳

Info/Get in Touch:

Website: www.storypillar.com

Instagram: @storypillar

Support Us:

https://ko-fi.com/storypillar

Shop at:

storypillarstore.threadless.com

Created, Written, and Produced by:

Meg Lewis

Sound Design/Audio Editing:

Meg Lewis

Storypillar Theme Song:

Lyrics by Meg Lewis

Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges

Produced by Andy Jobe

Episode Cover Art

Meg Lewis and Mackenzie Allison

Sound Effects and Additional Music:

-https://freesound.org/

-Suzanna Bridges (As Sparky)

-Pixabay Artists: SigmaMusicArt; Grumpynora, Alex Grohl, BackgroundMusicforVideo, Stock Music, Pumpupthemind, FJRAC_Travel_Vlog

© 2026 PowerMouse Press, LLC

Season 4 Story Sip 5: Banana Butt and the Magic Stone Story Replay

One more Story Sip before a Season 4 Sneak-Attack-A-Rama that’ll send you scrambling for your silly little spaghetti socks! 🍝🧦So get ready for smushy sandwiches, 🥪 cranky sea turtles, 🐢 and a magical dose of perseverance for an extra rotten day. 🪄

Story Description: Niamh’s Halloween field trip goes from bad to worse thanks to a squishy banana sandwich and an extra bumpy bus ride. Luckily, she meets a cheeky mermaid and cranky sea turtle who help her flip her frustration into motivation to keep going even when things get tough.

Region: Ireland

Sticky Situation: What do you do when something is really hard and you’re feeling frustrated?

Feelings Focus: Coping with frustration; emoting; positive self-talk; self-soothing; resilience

Helpful Resources:

-National Almond Day

-Frustration Strategies for Kids

Don’t Forget: We’ll be back for Season 5 of Storypillar on Monday, April 6, 2026! 🥳

Info/Get in Touch:

Website: www.storypillar.com

Instagram: @storypillar

Support Us:

https://ko-fi.com/storypillar

Shop at:

storypillarstore.threadless.com

Created, Written, and Produced by:

Meg Lewis

Story by:

Ella English

Performed by:

Lynsey-Anne Moffat

Sound Design/Audio Editing:

Meg Lewis

Nate Blaweiss

Storypillar Theme Song:

Lyrics by Meg Lewis

Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges

Produced by Andy Jobe

Episode Cover Art

Meg Lewis and Mackenzie Allison

Sound Effects and Additional Music:

-Freesound.org

-Suzanna Bridges (As Sparky)

-Pixabay Artists: Grumpynora, Dominique_GARNIER, SergePavkinMusic, Sounova, Musictown, GeoffreyBurch, SigmaMusicArt, Alex Grohl

© 2026 PowerMouse Press, LLC

Season 4 Story Sip 4: Best Day Never (Story Replay)

Snuggle up for another Winter Story Sip! This week, we’ll head for the warm waters of the Azores Islands with some jiggly–and squeaky–new friends. 🪼🐥 💦

Story: A jolly jellyfish’s perfect day takes a turn for the worse…at least until his exuberant best friend, squeaky new pet, and sting-proof octo-taxi help him flip his thinking.

Region: The Azores (Portugal)

Sticky Situation: What do you do when you’re having a really, really terribly awful bad day?

Feelings Focus: Coping with frustration and disappointment; thinking positively; flipping perspectives; turning to friends for help

Helpful Resources:

-Age-by-Age Guide for Managing Emotions

-Coping Skills for Kids Printables

Don’t Forget: We’ll be back for Season 5 of Storypillar on Monday, April 6, 2026! 🥳

Info/Get in Touch:

Website: www.storypillar.com

Instagram: @storypillar

Support Us:

https://ko-fi.com/storypillar

Created, Written, and Produced by:

Meg Lewis

Story by:

Mackenzie Allison

Sound Design/Audio Editing:

Meg Lewis

Nate Blaweiss

Storypillar Theme Song:

Lyrics by Meg Lewis

Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges

Produced by Andy Jobe

Episode Cover Art

Meg Lewis and Mackenzie Allison

Sound Effects and Additional Music:

-freesound.org

-Suzanna Bridges (As Sparky)

-Pixabay Artists: MomotMusic, AlanaJordan, AlanaJordan 2, Ahmad MousaviPour, Ahmad MousaviPour 2, Raspberrymusic, Sonican, Sonican 2, Music For Video

© 2026 PowerMouse Press, LLC