Interview with Donna Sager Cowan

Interview with Donna Sager Cowan

Author: Elisabeth February 22, 2022 Duration: 26:37
In this interview, Donna talks about her work on a series of animal superheroes books, her editing, and her podcast. Interview by Elisabeth Paige Music composed and played by Natalie Hagwood on the cello and Casey Lipska on the string bass. You can find information about Dr. Elisabeth Paige at www.mindfulhappykids.com.

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.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 97

Mindful, Happy Kids
Podcast Episodes
The Pet Scan: Short Form [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:50
This is the Pet Scan, especially for kids. You can find out more about it on my website Petitationsplus.com. The music was composed and recorded by Natalie Hagwood on the cello and Casey Lipka on the string bass. You can…
The Petitation Companion: Introduction [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:34
Join Pago, the scientifically-minded, quasi-Buddhist dog as he, and his younger sister and grumpy cat brother learn to Petitate (pet-centered meditation). In this introduction, you will meet the characters and how the bo…
The Happy Petitation: Otherwise Known as the Gratitude Petitation [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:15
In this Petitation, I guide you to uplift your mood by focusing on the things that make you happy or grateful. It can be practiced with pets, your favorite stuffed animals and the people in your life. You can find inform…
Pippi the Puppy Learns About Mindfulness [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:41
In this book, which is part of a series, Pippi the puppy learns about mindfulness and gratitude. The book is written and read by Dr. Elisabeth Paige and illustrated by Zanne deJanvier. The music was composed and recorded…

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