Get to Know a Show: Like You: Mindfulness for Kids
Listen to this soothing mindfulness podcast that helps kids and families learn to self-regulate and better understand the world around them.
Like You helps kids learn about themselves, their feelings, and the world around them, and gives them tools for managing difficult emotions. It is a calm but entertaining listening experience that encourages active participation from listeners who are mostly kids, ages 3–8, as well as parents, teachers, or anyone who wants to get more in touch with their inner child.
Creator Noah Glenn has a background as an independent filmmaker, audio engineer, and non-profit creative director. He’s also a dad to two daughters, and a huge fan of Mister Rogers. He had always dreamed of producing children’s media with a focus on social and emotional learning.
In Noah’s words,
“I listen to lots of podcasts, and I wanted something like this podcast to exist for my kids. I also think podcasting is a great medium for kids since it offers screen-free entertainment. My initial goal hasn’t changed since launching the podcast. That goal is to give kids tools and resources for managing difficult emotions and developing a positive self-image. I knew many adults who found mindfulness to be an effective tool for these things, and I didn’t see any reason why kids wouldn’t benefit from mindfulness as well. I developed the idea in the fall of 2019, and spent several months writing and recording before launching my first episode in January 2020. Of course, I had no idea the pandemic would occur several months later. After more than a year of virtual learning and limited social interaction, I think the general public is more focused than ever on the importance of providing support for children’s mental well-being.”
Like You releases a new ~15-minute episode every Tuesday morning. Noah uses his own mindfulness techniques and his flexible schedule to find spare time each week to work on the podcast. It is an independent production and labor of love funded by himself and by listeners who choose to support the show through Patreon. In return, they receive exclusive and early content, discounts in the show store, art, merch, and other personalized rewards as well as gratitude.
Find them: www.likeyoupodcast.com. You can also support this indie show on Patreon at www.patreon.com/likeyoupodcast, and you can follow on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter — @likeyoupod on all social platforms.
