BrightenUp! Kids
A solo-hosted mindfulness podcast for young children, delivering a weekly positive affirmation through a structured, routine-based format.
This is a highly structured, solo-hosted audio routine for young children, designed to build a vocabulary for emotions and self-regulation. Each episode is a predictable ritual: a dance party, deep breaths, the introduction of a single positive affirmation, and listener mail. It functions less as entertainment and more as a gentle, weekly mindfulness practice for its target audience.
“Unlike narrative story podcasts, its strength lies in its predictable, ritualistic format. The repetition of segments like "Dance Party!" and "Three Deep Breaths" creates a comforting and easy-to-follow structure for the youngest listeners, making it a guided practice rather than passive entertainment.”
Who hosts this show
BrightenUp! Kids is a weekly podcast that provides meditation and mindfulness content for children. Host Nicole Lesley guides young listeners through a new positive affirmation each week, centered around a monthly theme like "Emotional Regulation." The show uses a consistent and comforting format of recurring segments to help children start their week with positivity and confidence. It is created by Nicole Lesley and Manon van der Wee.
Credentials & credits
- Co-creator of BrightenUp! Kids LLC
- Author of "BrightenUp! Kids: My Emotions Are My Friends"
- Author of "BrightenUp! Kids Gratitude and Positivity Activity Journal"
Other ventures
- BrightenUp! Kids YouTube Channel
What kind of podcast
When new episodes drop
- 01
- 02
- 03
- 04BrightenUp! Kids Podcast: S4 Ep.4 "Big Feelings Will Pass!" Positive AffirmationJun 1, 2026 · 19 min
- 05BrightenUp! Kids Podcast: S4 Ep.3 "I Am Brave!!" Positive AffirmationMay 25, 2026 · 20 min
- 06BrightenUp! Kids Podcast: S4 Ep.2 "I Am Allowed To Shine!!" Positive AffirmationMay 18, 2026 · 20 min
- 07
- 08Just Bee - Quick Mindful Bumble Bee Breathing Technique For Kids!Apr 1, 2026 · 8 min
Notable episodes
- 01S4 Ep6 "I Don't Have To Be Perfect To Make Progress!" Positive Affirmation
Introduces the monthly theme of 'Emotional Regulation' and provides a clear example of the show's core message and structure.
- 02S4 Ep7 "Deep Breaths Help Me Slow Down!" Positive Affirmation
Features the host directly addressing a listener's question about what to do if you don't believe an affirmation yet, showcasing the show's gentle coaching style.
- 03S3 Ep.1 "I Am Enough!" Positive Affirmation
Kicks off a new season with a foundational affirmation, clearly stating the show's purpose as a 'positivity buddy' for kids.
What you'll be asked on this show
This is a solo-host show with no interviews; the format is a guided mindfulness session for children. Host Nicole Lesley has a gentle, consistently encouraging, and friendly tone. Episodes follow a strict, recurring structure including a "Dance Party!", deep breathing exercises, the week's positive affirmation, a "Pump Up Session," reading listener emails, and sharing a "Happy Silly News" story.
Signature segments
- · Positive Affirmation of the Week
- · Dance Party!
- · Three Deep Breaths
- · Happy Silly News
- · Email From You
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
The show does not feature interview guests. Listener emails from children (like Mason, Mila, and Conrad) are regularly read and celebrated on air, making them the primary form of audience participation.
- Masonon S4 Ep7 "Deep Breaths Help Me Slow Down!" Positive Affirmation
- Milaon S4 Ep6 "I Don't Have To Be Perfect To Make Progress!" Positive Affirmation
- Conradon S4 Ep.5 "I Can Be Upset, And Still Be Kind!" Positive Affirmation
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
The podcast is self-sponsored, exclusively promoting its own brand extensions. It consistently advertises the "Gratitude and Positivity Activity Journal" and the "My Emotions Are My Friends" activity book, both available on Amazon, as well as its own YouTube channel.
Subscriber and view counts are pulled live from YouTube and re-verified on a 30-day cycle. Listener estimates for the RSS feed aren't published here unless they're host-verified.
Pitch this show
People also ask
- Who is the host of BrightenUp! Kids?
- The host is Nicole Lesley, who refers to herself as "your host and friend Nicole." She is also the co-creator of the BrightenUp! Kids brand.
- What is the format of the podcast?
- It is a solo-hosted show for children. Each episode follows a predictable structure of segments including a "Dance Party," breathing exercises, a weekly positive affirmation, and reading listener emails. It does not feature interviews.
- Is the podcast still being produced?
- Yes, based on the recent episode dates from June 2026, the podcast is actively releasing new episodes on a weekly or bi-weekly basis.
- How can I submit a story or question to the show?
- The host encourages listeners to have a grown-up email stories or questions to [email — gated] to be potentially featured in a future episode.
- Where can I find the books mentioned in the podcast?
- The "Gratitude and Positivity Activity Journal" and "My Emotions Are My Friends" activity book are both available for purchase on Amazon.
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- [01]BrightenUp! Kids Podcast Website (via Buzzsprout)brightenupkidspodcast.buzzsprout.com
- [02]BrightenUp! Kids on YouTubeyoutube.com
- [03]BrightenUp! Kids on Apple Podcastspodcasts.apple.com
- [04]BrightenUp! Kids on Spotifyopen.spotify.com
- [05]BrightenUp! Kids: My Emotions Are My Friends (Activity Book)amazon.com
- [06]BrightenUp! Kids Gratitude and Positivity Activity Journalamazon.com
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