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Noah: Hello! I’m Noah and this is Like You, a mindfulness podcast for kids. I’m glad you’re here! I want to start by giving a shoutout to a new Patreon supporter, Atticus Carter. Our Patreon supporters are truly what make this podcast possible, so thank you Atticus! If anyone else would like to join us on Patreon, you’ll find us at patreon.com/likeyoupodcast. Once you sign up, you’ll have early access to each episode and other special patron perks. Grownups we hope you’ll join us there!

On today’s episode, we’re giving out hugs! Right now find a place to listen where you feel comfortable and safe. Feel free to speak up and chime in with your own thoughts or responses, but if you’d rather keep those thoughts quiet in your head, that’s ok too.

Let’s start with a breathing exercise. We’re going to take big belly breaths, so put one hand on your tummy. Try taking a slow deep breath in. Do you feel your tummy getting bigger like a balloon filling up with air? Good. Now breathe out, making your exhale even longer than your inhale. Keeping your hand on your tummy, you’ll feel it getting smaller as you breathe out. Let’s do a few more deep belly breaths. Long breath in 1-2-3, feel your tummy rise. Long breath out 1-2-3, feel your tummy fall. Deep breath in, belly getting bigger, 1-2-3. Long breath out, belly getting smaller, 1-2-3.

Now on the count of three we’ll all say “I like me.” 1-2-3. I like me.

I like you too. There’s no one else like you, and you have so much to be proud of. I’m so glad you’re you.

Today we’re giving out hugs. But they are not for just anyone. You will give a hug to someone very special. Yourself. Do you like giving hugs to others? Do you like when someone else gives you a hug? A hug from someone you love can be a very comforting thing, but not everyone likes to be hugged, so it’s good to ask someone before offering a hug. And remember you can always tell someone “no thanks” if you don’t feel like a hug. That’s up to you.

Remember your body belongs to you and no one else. And you can control your own body and what it does. Only you can make your feet walk or dance. Only you can make your hands clap or throw up a peace sign. You can make your mouth speak or sing. You can make your eyes open or close. You’re the only one who has control over your body.

Let’s do a quick check in with our bodies head to toe. Touch your head. Now say “this is my head, and it belongs to me.”

Now touch your hair. And say “this is my hair, and it belongs to me.”

Put your hands together, so they are touching each other. Say “these are my hands, and they belong to me.”

Reach down to touch your toes. Give them a little wiggle and say “these are my toes, and they belong to me.”

And finally, wrap your arms around your whole body and give yourself a big hug and say “this is my body, and it belongs to me.”

Now we’re going to try a few more imaginary hugs. So you’re welcome to close your eyes if that helps you imagine. Picture a big fluffy cloud. It looks so soft and cozy. What do you think it would it feel like to hug a cloud? Let’s find out. Say “hi cloud, would you like a hug?” This cloud says it would love a hug. Imagine wrapping your arms around the cloud. It’s like hugging a giant pillow in the sky.

Now I want you to think of your favorite color. What is your favorite color? Think hard about that color. What would it be like to hug your favorite color? Say “Hi color, can I give you a hug?” The color says it would love a hug. Imagine wrapping your arms around your favorite color and giving it a big squeeze.

Now let’s move back to you. Giving yourself a hug can be a good way to remind yourself how much you like yourself. Think of one thing you really like about yourself. It might be how smart you are, how fun and funny you are, how brave you are, how you always do your best. It could be anything. We all know there are many many things to like about you, but start by just thinking of one. Once you’ve thought of it sit with it for a moment while you take a deep breath in and out.

Now this might sound a little funny at first, but I want you to tell yourself one thing you like about yourself. You can say it out loud or just inside your head. Go ahead. It feels nice to let yourself know how much you like yourself. Now wrap your arms around yourself and give yourself a big hug.

And with that hug, it’s now time to say affirmations. If you think about it, affirmations are a bit like giving yourself a hug with words. I’ll say each affirmation twice. Listen the first time, then say it with me the second time.

There’s no one better to be than myself.

I am so proud of who I am 

I bring beauty into the world

I am full of magic

I will speak kindly to myself

I will love myself no matter what

I love me for simply being me

Let’s end this episode by listening to a song. As you listen take a few deep breaths and continue to think about all the things you like about yourself.

Comfy cozy

Head to toes-y

Feeling safe and warm inside

My heart feels light

My cheeks feel rosy

Breathing deep and smiling wide

When I feel I can’t control things

When my yes turns into no

When the world seems wild and noisy

And I need some place to go

I can reach inside myself

Pull a book down from the shelf

Think a thought that makes me grin

And imagine deep within I’m

Comfy cozy

Head to toes-y

Feeling safe and warm inside

My heart feels light

My cheeks feel rosy

Breathing deep and smiling wide

I can’t wait to spend some time together again soon. Until then, I like you, I’m proud of you, and I’m glad we are friends. Have a happy and peaceful day.

Like You is a production of Perpetual Motion. It is written and hosted by me, Noah Glenn. I also composed and performed the Like You theme music and other music that appeared in the episode. Our podcast cover art was illustrated by Mia Saine, and our episode art is created by Lindsey Glenn. Our podcast is listener supported, and you can be a part of supporting us by joining our Patreon group at Patreon.com/likeyoupodcast. Other ways to support the show are by telling your friends, writing a review on Apple Podcasts, or checking out our online shop at likeyoupodcast.com. Our website also features show notes for every episode. We love hearing from listeners. You can send us voice memos, drawings and pictures by having a grownup send an email to hello@likeyoupodcast.com. Be sure to follow us on instagram, Facebook, and twitter @likeyoupod. Thanks for listening!