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June’s Brain Breather: Feeling Discouraged with Cottonball and Swoosh
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: Coping with failure; Feeling not good enough
Protagonists: Cottonball the Sheep and Swoosh the Windshield Wiper
Setting: A fjord on New Zealand’s South Island
Strategies: Self affirmations; confidence mantras; “Find your can” mindset shift (Ask: What can I do?)
Resources:
-Confidence Mantras for Kids
-Helping Kids Cope with Failure
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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 BBB Song, SunnyScy NZ Song; Eusebiodemaria, LudoSoundX
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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June’s Full Episode: Wings for Worms (New Zealand)
Story: Maia the kea thinks worms are delicious, but realizes they’re pretty hard to get if your beak just isn’t built for digging. Thankfully, Riko the kiwi is not only willing to share a wriggly snack, but also to help Maia rediscover her own, unique talents.
Region: New Zealand
Sticky Situation: What do you do when you’re feeling not good enough and like you can’t do anything right?
Unstick Tricks by: Jamie (Age 10) and Luke (Age 10)
Feelings Focus: Shifting mindset, embracing strengths, asking for help, collaboration
Love telling stories!? Check out guest writer Josh R.’s Tell Us A Story Card Game: https://www.tellusastory.games/home
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Created, Written, and Produced by:
Meg Lewis
Story by:
Joshua Rubin
Narrated by:
Pamela Galbraith
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
-Hawaii Nature Ambient Sound
-Kiwi call: https://deadsounds.com/kiwi-bird-sound
-Suzanna Bridges (As Sparky)
-Pixabay Artists: GeoffreyBurch; SunnyScy; AntipodeanWriter; Eusebiodemaria; Onetent; 9JackJack8; GeoffHarvey
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June’s Sneak Attack!!! Maori Tattoos and Mountain Parrots in New Zealand
Join Sneak for facts about our next Storypillar destination and kid-approved jokes that will make you laugh your face off!
Region: New Zealand
Facts: Maori culture and Ta Moko tattoos; fjords;
Animals: Alpine parrots, kiwi birds, lots and LOTS of sheep
Jokes: Keas and sheep!
Links for Kids:
-New Zealand Facts for Kids
-Kea Facts for Kids
-Kiwi Facts for Kids
-Beginners’ Guide to Rugby
-Ta Moko: Maori Tattooing
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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/
-Kiwi call: https://deadsounds.com/kiwi-bird-sound
-Joke Time Song: https://freesound.org/people/BlondPanda/sounds/659889/
-Silly Country Rhyme Song: BackgroundMusicforVideo
-Pixabay Artists: SunnyScy; AntipodeanWriter
Know a kid with great advice for Sticky Situations? Check out www.storypillar.com/unsticktricks.

© 2026 PowerMouse Press, LLC

May’s Brain Breather: Setting Boundaries with Purrcy and Flush
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: Setting boundaries, facing bullies, being assertive, speaking up
Protagonists: Purrcy the Mountain Lion and Flush the Toilet
Setting: A tree fort in the Smoky Mountains
Strategies: Great Grandpotty Lidbert’s 4 S’s of Setting Boundaries (Stand tall, Speak calmly, Say what needs to stop, Suggest an alternative)
Resources: Helping Kids Be Assertive, Assertive Practice for Kids
Info/Get in Touch:
Website: www.storypillar.com
Instagram: @storypillar
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Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you love listening!
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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
-Hawaii Nature Ambient Sound
-Pixabay Artists: SIMAS-2010, SunnyScy, AlanaJordan, Music_for_Creators, Folk_Acoustic
Know a kid with great advice for sticky situations? Tell us! Details at www.storypillar.com/unsticktricks.
© 2026 PowerMouse Press, LLC

May’s Full Episode: Rabbits Don’t Climb Trees (The Smoky Mountains)
Story: A sneezy rabbit, cheeky snail, and slightly overbearing possum learn a thing or two about setting boundaries…and manage to get animals with no climbing skills whatsoever up a giant tree.

Region: The Smoky Mountains (Southeastern United States)
Sticky Situation: What do you do when a friend is being rude?
Unstick Tricks by: Vivienne (Age 8), Lena (Age 6), and Jayna (Age 6)
Feelings Focus: Speaking up; empathy; setting boundaries; managing with bullies; standing up for yourself
Know a kid with great advice for Sticky Situations? Tell us! Details at www.storypillar.com/unsticktricks.
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Story by:
Meg Lewis
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
-Hawaii Nature Ambient Sound
-Suzanna Bridges (As Sparky)
-Pixabay Artists: NightCityTunes; AlanaJordan; Music_for_Creators; Caffeine_Creek_Band; Grumpynora; Folk_Acoustic
© 2026 PowerMouse Press, LLC