Mindful, Happy Adults
In this podcast, I interview children's authors, illustrators, poets, musicians, yoga and mindfulness practitioners and all things animals. I also include my Petitations (pet-centered meditations) and I read from my children's books on meditation, mindfulness, compassion, gratitude and yoga and my adult book on Petitations.
Episodes
62 episodes
Marissa Moss: Empowering Young Minds Through Storytelling and Illustration
Ever wondered how to blend art, history, and storytelling? 🎨📖 Don't miss our latest podcast episode featuring the incredible Marissa Moss. Discover her secrets behind beloved series like Amelia's Notebook and more. Listen today!In this exte...
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From Russia with Love: Annemarie O'Brien on Borzois and Writing
In this episode of 'Mindful Happy Kids', hosted by Dr. Elisabeth Paige, children's book author Ann Marie O'Brien discusses her journey as a writer, her love for dogs, particularly Borzoi, and the inspiration behind her middle-grade novel 'Lara'...
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Navigating Writing and Publishing with Book Coach and Author Julie Artz
Navigating Writing and Publishing with Book Coach Julie ArtzIn this episode, Elisabeth interviews Julie Artz, a seasoned book coach and author who assists writers crafting empowerment and justice-driven stories. Julie discusses her jour...
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Conversation with Nicole Chen: Picture Book Author and Middle Grade Novelist
Join us as we wrap up Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with an insightful interview featuring children’s author, Nicole Chen and Elisabeth Paige. Amidst Covid-related tensions, Nicole shifted her focus to portraying Taiwanese families,...
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Kid's yoga and mindfulness teacher, Audrey Clark speaks with Dr. Elisabeth Paige
Yoga and mindfulness are helpful for anxiety, depression, strength training and exercise for both children and adults. Audrey works as a yoga and mindfulness practitioner with both adults and children. She talks about her own yoga practice and ...
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#1 NYT best selling author--Dan Gemeinhart in interview with Dr. Elisabeth Paige
In this exciting and energetic interview, #1 NYT best selling author Dan Gemeinhart talks with Dr. Elisabeth Paige about his writing journey, each of his five middle grade books, his upcoming books, and his advice for authors.
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Dr. Rajani LaRocca--Award winning picture book and middle grade novelist in conversation with Dr. Elisabeth Paige
Dr. LaRocca's joy and brilliance are obvious as we take a deep dive into her award-winning middle grade novels and her picture books. Her books capture her love of medicine, Shakespeare, cooking, baseball, math, and her SE Asian heritage. She c...
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Jerry Craft--#1 NYT Best Selling Author and Elisabeth Paige
Jerry Craft, #1 NYT best selling author and only winner of the John Newbery Medal for outstanding contribution to children’s literature for a graphic novel as well as other awards speaks with Dr. Elisabeth Paige about his life, his writing and ...
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Steven Salerno-Picture Book Illustrator and Dr. Elisabeth Paige
Picture book author and illustrator Steven Salerno has written and illustrated 5 books and illustrated an additional 32. His books range from initiating a conversation about death to a fashion designing carrot. He illustrated a book on th...
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Chris Baron and Dr. Elisabeth Paige
In this engaging conversation between Dr. Elisabeth Paige and Chris Baron, Chris talks about his middle grade novels addressing sensitive topics such as body image, anxiety and other mental health concerns, eczema, and selective mutism. He writ...
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The Simple Petting Petitation
In this Simple Petting Petitation, created and recorded by Dr. Elisabeth Paige, you will stroke your pet to a count of ten and then repeat for 3 minutes. If you lose count, don't worry about it, just start over. Even short meditations ...
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Interview with Lisa Fipps--Children's Book Author
In this conversation between Dr. Paige and Lisa Fipps, Lisa talks about what it was like to be a "fat" child and all of the bullying that kids and adults go through when they are different. Her book is beautifully written in vers...
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Conversation with Kristin Hartness: Canines for Disabled Kids
It's finally here....My new website: https://mindfulhappykids.com/. You will find: links to the podcasts and the YouTube channel; links to the PDFs of my children's books; Petitations (upcoming); book reviews of children's boo...
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Conversation with Robi Castaneda: Pianist and Violist
In this conversation between UC Davis freshman and Dr. Elisabeth Paige, Robi is inspiring as he talks about his journey as a classical pianist and violinist along with his interest in international politics. He even plays a piece in the intervi...
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Gratitude Petitation: November is the month for Gratitude
November is here and along with it is a time for thinking about all we are grateful for, especially in this time of turmoil. The Gratitude Petitation helps to facilitate gratitude. Recorded by Dr. Elisabeth Paige and with music composed and rec...
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The Pet Scan Petitation™©
In this Petitation™©, The Pet Scan, you sit with your pet and touch, smell, and listen from their head to their toes in an effort to stay in the present moment with your pet. Created and recorded by Dr. Elisabeth Paige.Set to music co...
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Conversation with Colleen Paeff: Author of "The Great Stink"
Colleen talks about and reads from "The Great Stink: How Joseph Bazalgette Solved London's Poop Pollution Problem". This children's book won several awards and has many layers. It starts in 1500 and finishes with poop problems today. <...
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The Petting Petitation with Dr. Elisabeth Paige
Each month I will be making available a Petitation for you to practice with your pets set to music composed and recorded by Steve Gruskin. For more information, visit my website Petitationsplus.com or "The Petitation Companion" on amazon.
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Interview with Jennifer Gennari: Children's Book Author
In this interview, Jennifer Gennari talks about two of her books for 8-12 year olds. One is about the life of a little girl who is fighting her town's unacceptance of her mother's impending marriage to a woman and the other is about a girl with...
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Interview with JJ Austrian: Author
In this interview, JJ reads his book, "Worm Loves Worm," as adorable book where two worms get married. According to JJ enjoy the process and everything else will follow. Within a week a profile of JJ Astrian will be found on Dr. Paige's website...
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Interview with Georgia Heard: Poet and Teacher
All you've ever wanted to know about poetry. Georgia explains poetry in beautiful ways from anthologies to list poems to portrait poems to heart mapping. She has done extraordinary work in the schools and established poetry centers. A won...
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Interview with Janet Wong: Lawyer Turned Children's Poet and Much More
An incredible interview with the lawyer turned children's poet Janet Wong. She has written and edited many children's picture books, poetry books, anthologies for both adults and children and creative writing books and worked with children for ...
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Interview with Emma Dryden: Editor, Publishing Coach and Consultant Having Edited and Published Over 1000 Children's Books
In this extremely informative and interesting interview, Emma talks with Dr. Paige about all aspects of publishing and editing from her experiences working for the top five publishing houses as a VP, as an editor, a publisher, and as a consulta...
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Interview with Robert Castillo: Storyboard Artist and Creator
In this fascinating interview with Robert Castillo, you will learn all about storyboards for TV, movies, commercials and even music videos. Robert started his career creating storyboards for The Sopranos and has since worked on some Marvel movi...
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