PomCast: The Peace of Mind Podcast

PomCast is a podcast for children and their families. Peace Teacher Linda Ryden answers questions sent in by kids and their grown ups about challenges they're facing in their lives and in the world. Answers will focus on ways to incorporate mindfulness skills, an understanding of brain science, and conflict resolution skills all based on the renowned Peace of Mind Curriculum. Send in your questions for the Peace Teacher in an email or a voice memo to info@teachpeaceofmind.org You can watch videos of the mindfulness practices that we share here on PoMCast on our youtube channel: PoMTv-kids https://www.youtube.com/@PoMTV-kids

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Latest episodes

02 January 2025

The THiNK Test: Learning to Speak Mindfully

In this episode of Pomcast, the Peace of Mind Podcast, Linda Ryden discusses the Think Test concept from the Peace of Mind curriculum. She interviews a diverse group of students ranging from ages six to fourteen, introducing how the test helps them be more mindful of their words, preventing conflicts and promoting kindness.

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18 November 2024

How Kids Use Mindfulness to Navigate Life

In this episode of the Peace of Mind podcast, Linda Ryden engages with a group of children about the uses and benefits of mindfulness in their daily lives. Listening to children talk candidly about their experiences, the podcast highlights how mindfulness can be beneficial in managing personal issues and strengthening empathy.

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11 October 2024

Mindful Mentors: A Conversation with some Peaceful Kids

In this episode of PoMcast, host Linda Ryden connects with former students, exploring mindfulness and emotional management. The conversation reveals the diverse challenges faced by young students, such as academic pressure and global concerns. The students share their coping strategies, including breathing exercises and visualization, to navigate their stress. As mindful mentors, these students are not only learning to handle their own emotions but are also teaching younger peers these valuable skills. Through their experiences, they demonstrate how mindfulness can empower individuals and create a positive impact within their community.

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15 July 2024

The Worry Channel

In today's episode we are learning about something called Metacognition. This big word just means thinking about thinking. We're going to do some mindfulness practices that will help us to notice what our mind is doing, where are thoughts are going, and see if we can start to have a little more control over what is happening up there. Then we'll listen to a story called Quinn and the Worry Channel about a little boy who has a hard time falling asleep because of his worrying thoughts.

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05 March 2024

Mindful Moments: Exploring Mindfulness

Curious about mindfulness? From mindful listening to mindful breathing exercises, Linda Ryden guides listeners through an introduction to mindfulness. Learn how to bring mindfulness into your everyday activities and witness the transformation it can bring to your life. Explore the power of being present in the moment and discover how mindfulness can open doors to a more peaceful world.

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02 March 2024

Test Anxiety Busters: Mindfulness Tips for Kids

In the podcast episode, 'Test Anxiety Busters: Mindfulness Tips for Kids,' host Linda Ryden discusses how mindfulness techniques can help children manage test anxiety. By focusing on the amygdala and prefrontal cortex, she explains the science behind test nerves and offers practical tips like four square breathing to calm the mind.

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