Interview with Cellist Susan Lamb Cook

Interview with Cellist Susan Lamb Cook

Author: Elisabeth July 21, 2020 Duration: 28:23
Susan Lamb Cook is a cellist and cello teacher with the Sacramento Philharmonic and Opera, the Sacramento Choral Society and the Chamber Music Association at the Harris Center. She teaches in the department of music at UC Davis and created the Rising Stars Program for kids that excel in music. You can find her music by searching her name in Spotify. Her background spans the US and Europe. The music for this podcast was composed and recorded by Natalie Hagwood on cello and Casey Lipska on stri...

Hosted by Elisabeth, Mindful, Happy Kids offers a gentle space for families to explore mindfulness together. The core of this podcast is built around unique "Petitations," which are guided meditations centered on the comforting presence of pets, helping young listeners find calm and focus. These audio experiences are complemented by engaging stories and conversations. Elisabeth speaks with a wide range of creative and thoughtful guests, including children's book authors and illustrators, musicians, educators, and practitioners of mindfulness and yoga. Their interviews provide practical insights and inspiration for weaving these concepts into daily life. While initially crafted for children, the content has resonated with parents and adults, making it a shared family resource. The discussions often touch on themes of gratitude, compassion, and emotional awareness, extending the learning beyond the meditation cushion. For those looking to deepen the experience, additional materials like musical Petitations and children's book PDFs are referenced, all tied to the work of Dr. Paige. This podcast quietly supports emotional well-being through creative, pet-friendly meditations and thoughtful dialogue, making mindfulness accessible and enjoyable for listeners of all ages.
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Podcast Episodes
The Gratitude Petitation [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:07
I'm uploading this one again for the holidays. It's from The Petitation Companion by Dr. Elisabeth Paige and Joanne Leslie. Enjoy You can find information about Dr. Elisabeth Paige at www.mindfulhappykids.com.
Norman the Cat Learns to Look on the Bright Side [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:31
Another one for Thanksgiving! by Dr. Elisabeth Paige. Illustrations by Zanne deJanvier. You can find information about Dr. Elisabeth Paige at www.mindfulhappykids.com.
Pippi Learns to Be Kind to Herself and Others [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:13
Pippi the Schipperke Puppy learns to be kind to herself and others. She has to learn to clean her toys, deal with her grumpy brother Norman and learn to pay attention during obedience school. She uses meditative and self…
The Petitation Companion Chapter Four: Equanimity or Balance [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:39
Is this chapter of The Petitation Companion, written by Dr. Elisabeth Paige and Joanne Leslie, you will be introduced to some mantras to help give you space between stress or emotion and reaction. The music was composed…
Carly the Cello Finds Her Forever Family [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:33
In this book, written and read by Dr. Elisabeth Paige with illustrations by Zanne deJanvier, Carly the cello begins her journey in a pawn shop with the other unwanted instruments. All she wants is to play beautiful music…
Interview with Hannah Kile: Song writer, singer and music teacher [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:16
In this interview with Hannah Jane Kile, talks about her Type I diabetes, her music with Dear Darlings, her solo music with her husband, Corey strange and about teaching kids to play instruments and sing. I think you'll…
Interview with Corey Strange: Drummer and Visual Artist [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:00
Corey Strange is a drummer and visual artist. In this interview he talks about the beginning of his art, working with his wife and getting through the pandemic. If you are interested in seeing his art or his teaching, yo…