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This 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.

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Listen 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!

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This 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.