Fear and Bravery - Part 1 - Big Emotions: Kids Listen Mashups About Feelings

Fear and Bravery - Part 1 - Big Emotions: Kids Listen Mashups About Feelings

Author: Tal Kelly September 16, 2025 Duration: 22:16

Fear & Bravery (Part 1) 😱🦸

Welcome to Big Emotions! A brand new podcast where we show you that emotions aren't something to fear, they're something to feel. And speaking of fear…fear & bravery might seem like total opposites, but they're actually deeply connected. In our first episode of the series, we'll be exploring how fear can help keep us safe, prepare us for challenges, and even guide us toward growth - and how bravery isn't about having no fear, but about moving forward despite it. You'll hear amazing stories from Kids Listen creators that show fear and bravery in action, and learn tools to face your own fears!

Contributing podcasts in this episode: Smash Boom Best! Koala MoonWhat's Poppin Penny
Hosted by: Eric from What If World

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About this series: Big Emotions: Kids Listen Mashups is a 7-part audio adventure where creators from the Kids Listen community come together to explore feelings in all their shapes and sizes. Each episode pairs two related emotions, sharing original clips and reflections to help kids (and grownups!) understand, name, and navigate their feelings.

Produced by Tal Kelly  | Executive Writer Jenna Clarke | In consultation with Dr. Eileen Kennedy-Moore | Intro by Dan Sacks of Noodle Loaf | Check out the music in each episode.

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Ever find yourself searching for the right words when a child is grappling with a huge feeling? Big Emotions: Kids Listen Mashups About Feelings offers a gentle, creative space for those conversations. Curated by Tal Kelly, this limited series brings together favorite voices from the Kids Listen network for a unique audio experience. Instead of lectures, each episode is a crafted mashup, weaving together original story clips and thoughtful reflections around a pair of connected emotions. The idea is to give shape and sound to the internal world, helping young listeners identify what's swirling inside them-whether it's the tight coil of fear or the warm swell of bravery. For instance, one installment hosted by Eric O'Keefe of What If World explores exactly that pairing, using imaginative storytelling to frame these feelings as part of a shared human adventure. It’s designed for kids to engage with directly, but parents and caregivers will likely find it just as useful, picking up language and perspectives to support emotional growth. This seven-part podcast unfolds with new episodes released on Tuesdays and Thursdays, making it an easy, regular touchpoint for families. By presenting feelings not as problems to solve but as territories to explore, this series becomes a valuable tool for building empathy and self-awareness, one heartfelt mashup at a time.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Big Emotions: Kids Listen Mashups About Feelings
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