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Big Belly BreathingAuthor: Vanessa Hutchinson-Szekely
Big Belly Breathing (BBB): Your Holistic Health Hub for Kids Welcome to the Big Belly Breathing Podcast with host Vanessa Hutchinson-Szekelywhere mindfulness meets magic! Each episode invites kids (and their grownups!) into a joyful world of guided visualizations, breathing exercises, and uplifting stories that ignite imagination and nurture well-being. Podcast Highlights:Fun, interactive mindfulness and breathing activities for all agesCreative storytelling to inspire calm, joy, and confidenceRelaxation techniques that support emotional balanceBilingual episodes in English and French double the magic!Rooted in the BBB motto (Breathe, Move, Eat, Rest) this podcast helps kids build emotional resilience, body awareness, and creative confidence, all while staying grounded and centered. With 100 FREE episodes (half in English, half in French!), theres so much joy to exploreespecially if you speak both! Subscriber Bonus: Support a woman-owned small business and unlock the exclusive sub-series, "Cheese & Burritos": a fun, lighthearted celebration of California cool and French flair. Its mindfulness with a side of personality! Cheese & Burritos champions the gloriousness of the California French lifestyle and the joy of being your full, authentic self.Discover even more mindfulness joy from educator and creator Vanessa, from journals to courses, meditations, and more: www.bigbellybreathing.comFinally, if you made it this farcheck out my other podcast, which I co-host, called "Valkyries, Say Less". Its all about the newest WNBA team in San Francisco...the Golden State Valkyries. Im not a sports analyst, but instead share player backstories, local culture, and the joy of this incredible moment for womens sports.#BigBellyBreathing #MindfulnessForKids #JoyfulParenting #KidsWellness #HealthyHabits #CheeseAndBurritos #Podcast4Kids Language: en-us Genres: Education, Education for Kids, Kids & Family, Self-Improvement Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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17.1 Special Episode: "Easing Pain & Inviting Joy"
Monday, 8 December, 2025
Send us a textIn this special Big Belly Breathing episode recorded for Mindful Magazine, Vanessa guides you through a gentle meditation designed to help release physical and emotional pain while making space for joy to return. Whether you’re recovering from an injury, moving through grief, or simply feeling worn down, this practice offers a compassionate pause—a chance to breathe deeply, reconnect with your body, and remember that healing and happiness can coexist.Through soothing imagery, mindful breathing, and moments of reflection, you’ll learn to ease tension and invite small, steady bursts of joy back into your daily life.Take a seat, find your breath, and let this meditation be your reminder: even in the hardest moments, light still lives within you.Click here to read the accompanying article on Mindful "What Unexpected Chronic Back Pain Taught Me: 4 Takeaways That Matter".Intro/Outro music by Jef ShadoanSupport the showBig Belly Breathing (BBB) is a bilingual audio program for kids (and the grownups who love them), founded by Vanessa Hutchinson-Szekely. Featuring episodes in English and French, BBB focuses on mindfulness, health, and wellness—inviting young listeners into joyful, imaginative, and restorative practices. As a Physical Education and meditation teacher, parent of bilingual kids, yoga instructor, social-emotional learning facilitator, and holistic health & wellness coach, Vanessa created Big Belly Breathing to help children establish daily habits that nurture both body and mind. Healthy Habits = Happy Kids Through each episode, children are gently guided to: Breathe mindfully Stretch their creativity Build emotional awareness Practice gratitude And enjoy mini-moments of deep rest that help them reset, restore, and recalibrate. In today’s busy, screen-heavy world, BBB offers kids a chance to feel centered, grounded, and good—helping them create their own self-care rituals, routines, and wellness habits that can last a lifetime. These tools support mental clarity, physical health, and emotional resilience, setting kids up for more joy today and as they grow into adulthood. But it’s not just for kids! BBB also includes special episodes designed for ...
