Season 4 Trailer

Send us Fan MailLet's learn about why recognition is so important to building community with someone who recognizes people and stories for his job! We're going to discuss tootling, and why shouting out the good is a very important skill to have!

Send us Fan MailJoin us as we discuss the importance of trees and helping each other with Amos White of 100k Trees for Humanity! We talk about creating change for ourselves, the planet, and each other!

Send us Fan MailWe are off! Join us for episode 1 of season 4. Our whole season will be about Ubuntu and the importance of community. Join us as we explain exactly what that means and what to expect this season of Little Minds Big Talks!

Send us Fan MailThis season we are discussing Ubuntu, the South African philosophy that means, I am because we are. Join us as we talk about the importance of community and coming together as one. 

Send us Fan MailJoin us for our season finale as we talk to one of the coolest, most creative 2nd graders we know! Flow state is when everything else just seems to disappear and you don't even notice the time passing. Who better to walk us through this topic than a second grader at our school!? You won't want to miss us wrap up the season, and we hope you'll join us in a few months for season 4!

Send us Fan MailFresh off being drafted by the San Francisco 49ers, Carver Willis sits down with our student hosts to talk about purpose! This is what it means to find your why, stay committed when things get hard, and show up for your teammates even when nobody's watching. Science says people with purpose live longer and happier lives. Carver Willis is living proof. 

Send us Fan MailJoin us as we interview our art auction winner and discuss how art plays a role in our happiness!! We loved interviewing Fox and talking comics together!

Send us Fan MailThis week on Little Minds Big Talks, we continue our exploration of optimism by zooming out and looking at stories from around the world.Our fourth- and fifth-grade hosts sit down with Holly Gibbs, the host of The Happy Pod, who shares real stories of happiness, resilience, and hope from people across the globe.We talk about how focusing on positive stories can help our brains feel more hopeful, and how optimism is something we can practice every day.This episode reminds us that even in a big world full of challenges, there is always good to be found, and we can choose to look for it!And remember, little hearts can make a big difference.

Send us Fan MailListen with us as we explore the power of optimism, and how the way we think can shape how we feel and respond to challenges.Our fourth- and fifth-grade hosts sit down with Bryn Imagire from Pixar to talk about how optimism plays a role in storytelling, creativity, and real life. At Pixar, stories often begin with problems, mistakes, or setbacks, but they don’t end there. Bryn shares how staying hopeful, working through challenges, and believing things can get better are all part of creating meaningful stories.This episode reminds us that optimism doesn’t mean everything is perfect. It means choosing to look for possibilities, even during difficult moments.Keep your mind open, your heart hopeful, and listen in as we continue our Happiness Project journey.And remember, little hearts can make a big difference!

Send us Fan MailThis month on Little Minds Big Talks, we’re diving into emotional regulation and how understanding our brains can actually make us happier.Our fourth- and fifth-grade hosts interview Dr. Thao, a local child psychologist, to learn why we have big emotions and what’s happening in our brains when we feel overwhelmed, angry, nervous or sad. Dr. Thao shares practical strategies kids (and adults!) can use in the moment to calm down, think clearly and build emotional intelligence at home and at school.This episode reminds us that emotional regulation isn’t about stopping feelings it’s about learning what to do with them.Take a deep breath and listen in as we continue our Happiness Project journey.And remember, little hearts can make a big difference.