Peace Out Podcast

This week we have a special guest host…Olive the Olive Ridley Turtle! Olive's going to take us down to the Great Barrier Reef where we'll breathe and stretch while we learn all about coral reefs and why they're so important to us. Don't forget to write down each episode's special code word this season! Once you have all 10 code words you can unscramble them to make up the special sentence about oc...

Have you ever heard of sea bunnies? They may sound like mythical beings but these little creatures are real! They might not be related to rabbits but they are pretty cute. Join us as we dive under the sea to learn more about sea bunnies as we stretch, breathe, and relax.    Follow Peace Out on your favourite podcast app so you don't miss an episode! Get updates on our Twitter, Instagram, and Faceb...

Kemp's Ridley Turtles are the smallest sea turtles on earth. Learn more about these incredible creatures as we move, breathe, and learn a new mindfulness activity! We also talk about ahimsa (not harming living creatures) and about making kind choices every day.   Follow Peace Out on your favourite podcast app so you don't miss an episode! Get updates on our Twitter , Instagram , and Facebook as we...

We're back! This is the first episode of our fifth season and it's an ocean adventure! We're starting off with some cool ocean facts and practice ujjayi (oo-JAI-yee) breathing, or ocean breathing. Ocean breathing is a great way to check in with ourselves, plus it's super relaxing! Season 5 Code Word Challenge: Each episode has one ocean code word . Collect all 10 code words. Unscramble them with y...

Get ready to dive into Season 5, an ocean adventure! Join Chanel as we explore the ocean, meet interesting sea creatures, all while we relax and recharge with mindfulness activities.  Don't forget to follow us on your podcast app so that you don't miss a new episode!  If you'd like to support the podcast, check out our Patreon for fun perks like stickers in the mail, personalized birthday messages...

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In this bonus episode for parents, caregivers, and educators, Chanel shares her favourite mindfulness meditation practice called Mettā Meditation, or Loving Kindness Meditation. This is a practice that comes from Buddhism and its intention is to cultivate an attitude of benevolence and goodwill towards ourself and others, by repeating short phrases, like: "may you be happy" and "may you be healthy...

Hi, this is Chanel Tsang from Peace Out Podcast. Peace Out is on a break, but I want to invite you to join me for one of Peace Out's first LIVE events! We'll do the Calm Down Countdown and chill out with a relaxation story together!   Festival of Giving (October 24, 2020) On Saturday, October 24th, 2020, I'll be at Doing Good Together's Festival of Giving . This fun event will have different kindn...

Get comfy and settle in because we're going to spend the first part of this guided relaxation talking about mindfulness. This episode is lighter on movement and more focused on listening. Thank you for joining us this season! We are going to miss you while we are away writing and recording season five *NEW* Join our new Peace Out Podcast Mailing List for monthly updates, news, and fun mindfulness...

Nothing is as relaxing as a dinosaur's roar, right? Right? Hmm, well we're going to try to relax, stretch, and breathe today as we talk about (and pretend to be) the mighty Tyrannosaurus rex! We'll shake our tails, do the T.rex Twist, and even float in today's guided relaxation for kids and anyone who is looking to relax mindfully, playfully! ☺ *NEW* Join our new Peace Out Podcast Mailing List for...

We're going underground today to learn more about the life cycle of cicadas! These incredible insects live underground for 17 years before emerging altogether—all 1.5 million of them!  During the first breathing exercise called Backbone Breathing (our kid-friendly version of yogic spinal breathing), we are going to breathe in to fill up our "tummy tanks" and make an imaginary car drive up our spin...

We're all spending most of our time at home now, so you may relate a lot to our friends in today's relaxation story: salmon. Salmon have a superpower and that's finding their way home, no matter how far they swim away.  We hope that you are safe and happy at home right now.  Stay well and take care, everyone.  Today's Themes Scientific (curriculum connections): salmon, salmon life cycle, migration...

We just wanted to let you know about an update to the Peace Out schedule Why not listen to more of Peace Out from Bedtime FM Drop us an email to hello@bedtime.fm , or follow us on Facebook or Twitter

Today we're going on a field trip today! Activate those imaginations and get ready to spend some time outdoors in the park as we practice mindfulness together.  We miss being outdoors with our family, friends, and other people so we designed this episode to feel and sound like we're really outside in a park together. It is a great episode to listen to with headphones to get the full experience!  W...

Seahorses are seriously interesting creatures! Learn more about these fish as we breathe, move, and relax together.  A core part of Peace Out is social-emotional learning. Today we talk about how we can check in with our family and friends during this challenging time.  We also introduce Alternate Nostril Breathing, a pranayama (yogic breathing) practice that has a lot of benefits . As we are expl...

Have you ever seen a starfish? Another name for this invertebrate is sea star! Sea stars are really cool and can even regenerate! If you're not sure what that means, check out this new relaxation story where we go through the life cycle of a sea star.  Stay well and take care, everyone.  Today's Themes Scientific (curriculum connections): Sea stars (starfish), regeneration (biology) Social-emotion...

We pretend to whistle with an acorn cap today, bring our hands near our mouth. Feel free to skip this one and/or make sure everyone has washed their hands right before listening. Did you know that trees talk to each other? They do! Mother trees can send food to their saplings. Trees that are being attacked can send warnings to their neighbours. Trees help each other and that connection is very imp...

It's the end of the week so it's time to relaaax! Today we're going to do a top to toes relaxation exercise. Mindfulness Activity: We are focusing on relaxing our bodies today but it's also important to keep active and moving. If you can't get outside to play in the fresh air and sunshine, you can still play some fun movement games in the house. Here are a few ideas (just be careful of the things...

Just breathe! Today is all about breathing as we play the Birthday Cake Breathing Game! 🤤 Mindfulness Activity: Make your own pinwheel to help focus on your breathing!  Easy Pencil Pinwheel Pinwheel (with template) Subscribe to Peace Out on Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcast app. You can also listen at peaceoutpodcast.com .  Why not listen to more of Peace Out from Bedtime FM Drop us an ema...

Think you have a good memory? We're going to test that out today! Mindfulness Activity: Share one of your favourite memories with someone by drawing a picture, writing a story, showing them a photo, or just by telling them about it! (Ask them about their favourite memories too!) Subscribe to Peace Out on Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcast app. You can also listen at peaceoutpodcast.com .  Wh...

It's all about the senses today as we do a simple grounding exercise. This good for those who experience anxiety or are having anxious thoughts.  NOTE: We will explore the sense of taste and smell, so it may be helpful to have a piece of fruit or veggie stick ready!  Mindfulness Activity: Go outside for a sensory walk! Choose one of your senses to focus on during different parts of your walk (what...

Today we do a Loving Kindness practice, sending friendly wishes to four people in our lives, including ourselves!  Mindfulness Activity: Call a relative or friends to say hello today!  Subscribe to Peace Out on Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcast app. You can also listen at peaceoutpodcast.com .  Why not listen to more of Peace Out from Bedtime FM Drop us an email to hello@bedtime.fm , or fol...

Many countries are closing schools in response to the coronavirus, which means students are home for awhile. Things are confusing and changing everyday, so now it's more important than ever to take time out of our days to pause so we can rest, recharge, and go back to life with a clear and calm mind.  So we've recorded five mini episodes (one for every weekday) that can be listened to at the begin...

Are tomatoes a fruit or a vegetable? Today we're talking about being adaptable while we move, breathe, and imagine that we're a growing tomato plant and also a buzzing bumble bee! One of our poses today, inspired by boat pose in yoga, is quite challenging, using a lot of core muscles. A couple of options are given, but one more that can be used is holding behind the knees. Encourage your child(ren...

Today we talk about mycelium. To me, this is such an interesting topic, so I've included some links below if you want to learn more!  We also do a Loving Kindness practice today. This is when we think of four people (ourselves, someone we love, someone we find difficult, a neutral person) while we say: May you be happy May you be healthy May you be safe May you live with ease  This is a beautiful...