It’s another edition of Music & Affirmations! 🎵 This episode features guest affirmations from Eso and Mia, a new breathing exercise song called “Hold It For a Moment” and some favorite songs from past episodes including “Flying Like a Bird,” “Super,” and “When I’m Me.” Get ready to sing and dance along while taking some deep breaths and saying affirmations.
Did you know: the episode art for each edition of Music & Affirmations has a different melody on the music staff. Put them together and it begins to form Like You’s theme song! Here’s part 1 and part 2.
Show Notes
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Please send us a voice memo, drawing, or letter at hello@likeyoupodcast.com. We play a voice memo from a listener at the beginning of most episodes. If your child wants to be included, record a voice memo on your phone and email it to us. Your child can introduce themself and then say a favorite affirmation, sing a line from a Like You song, say what they like about the show, or share whatever they feel! Keep it short (10-20 seconds), send it to our email, and then wait patiently. It is our goal to share every recording eventually!
Like You is a production of Perpetual Motion. The show is written and produced by Noah Glenn. The show’s artwork was illustrated by Mia Saine. Episode art is created by Lindsey Glenn.
This episode features original music by Noah Glenn.
This episode’s affirmations were read by Eso Tolson and Mia Saine.
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Transcript
Arhaan: Hi! I listen to your podcast every night. I’m sending my favorite affirmations. I love myself! I’m strong and responsible. I will work hard today to become better tomorrow. Thank you!
Noah: Hello! I’m Noah and this is Like You, a mindfulness podcast for kids. I’m glad you’re here! I’d like to thank Arhaan Abbas for sending the affirmations you heard at the beginning of the show. If you want to send us your own voice recording to include on the podcast, you can email it to hello@likeyoupodcast.com OR send it in a direct message on instagram if you follow us @likeyoupod. Today, back by popular demand, we’re doing round three of a special Music and Affirmations podcast. We’ll listen to a few songs and say affirmations in between each one. But first, I want to remind the grownups that this podcast is listener supported, and I’d love to have you join us at patreon.com/likeyoupodcast where you can get early access to each episode and other special patron perks when you sign up to make a monthly donation.
Right now we’re ready to start the show, so find a place to listen where you feel comfortable and safe. Feel free to sing along to songs and say affirmations out loud, but if you’d rather keep those things quiet in your head, that’s ok too.
I’ll start with a brand new breathing song. The words of the song will tell you how to do a breathing exercise. First you breathe deep, then you hold it for a moment, then you slowly blow it out. As you listen to the song just breathe along with the instructions, taking deep, slow breathsr.
Breathe deep
Hold it for a moment then
Slowly blow it out
Breathe deep
Hold it for a moment then
Slowly blow it out
And while you’re breathing
Think of happy things
Relax
Keep breathing as I sing
Breathe deep
Hold it for a moment then
Slowly blow it out
Breathe deep
Hold it for a moment then
Slowly blow it out
Fill your lungs
As you breathe along
Hear your heart beat
Adding rhythm to your song
Breathe deep
Hold it for a moment then
Slowly blow it out
Breathe deep
Hold it for a moment then
Slowly blow it out
Great breathing! Now on the count of three we’ll all say I like me. 1-2-3 I like me.
I like you too. Your energy is like a beautiful melody that makes me want to dance.
Now let’s use our imagination to pretend we are birds. Imagine you can feel the cool breeze under your wings as you relax and glide through the sky. You can stand up, spread your wings and slowly act out flying around the room, or you could just close your eyes and use your mind to picture yourself as a bird, soaring peacefully through the clouds.
I’m flying like a bird
I’m flying like a bird
The sky is so blue
And the wind is at my wings
I’m gliding through the air
And it makes me want to sing
I’m flying like a bird
I’m flying like a bird
At first I was a little scared
Of trying something new
But now I’m flying in the sky
And smiling at the view
I’m flying like a bird
I’m flying like a bird
Now let’s say some affirmations. Affirmations are words you can say to yourself to help you feel good about yourself. For these first affirmations, we’ll be joined by our friend Eso.
Eso: Hey! It’s Eso. Are you ready to say some affirmations? Listen the first time, then say it with me the second time.
I am open and ready to learn
I can do big things
I have courage and confidence
I am beautiful inside and out
I deserve to be loved
I am strong on the inside
Noah: Thank you Eso. Since we just heard a song about flying, and then said some affirmations to remind ourselves how super we are, why don’t we sing a song about being a super hero? If you could choose a super power what would it be? As you listen, try dancing how you think a super hero would dance.
There’s power in my fingertips
There’s power in my toes
I can bring my power with me
Everywhere I go
There’s power in the words I say
And power in my mind
I bring power to the world
Whenever I am kind
I am super
You are too
There’s a hero inside you
I am super
You are super
We’re all super
It’s time for more affirmations. To lead us, please welcome our friend Mia.
Mia: It’s me, Mia! Will you repeat these affirmations with me?
I am proud of me
If I fall I will get up again
I speak up for what is right
When something is wrong, I can change it
There is beauty in our differences
The world needs someone like me
Noah: Thanks, Mia. It’s been fun saying affirmations and singing these songs with you today. I want you all to remember that you don’t have to be a bird or a super hero to feel proud of yourself. As I always say, there’s no one better to be than yourself. And sometimes you feel happy, sometimes you feel sad, sometimes you feel like relaxing, and sometimes you feel like dancing. However you feel, and whatever you do, you’re always you, and that’s the best thing to be! So while you listen to this last song, do whatever you feel like doing, whether that’s dancing, singing, taking deep breaths, or standing on your head! Just be you and do what you want to do.
When I’m up I’m up
When I’m down, I’m down
When I smile I smile
When I frown, I frown
When I’m me I’m me
And that’s who I’ll always be
When I’m me I’m me and that’s who I like to be
Thank you for listening, and singing, saying affirmations today. Be sure to let me know what some of your favorite Like You songs are so I can try to include them next time. Or send in a voice message saying your favorite affirmation for me to play on the show. 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. Today’s affirmations came from Eso Tolson and Mia Saine, who also illustrated our podcast cover art. 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!
