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Hi! We're so happy that you're here, this is our first episode of Once upon a Feeling. This podcast is based on Gooshi's  stories read by kids that went through similar moments, feel free to explore the app and let us know if any of the stories that we shared there resonate with you …

Welcome to Beyond the Stories. Beyond the Stories is the companion podcast to Once Upon a Feeling, where the stories open the door — and the conversations go deeper. Hosted by Rita Bezzola — a mother, community builder, musician, and creator — the podcast brings together thoughtful experts to gen…

In Episode 2 of Beyond the Stories, we explore the sensory world of children, especially those who experience the world differently — with more intensity, more sensitivity, or simply from a neurodivergent perspective. This conversation picks up where our story episode “Big Orange Sky” left off — a …

Big Orange Sky: When Home Changes After a Wildfire We’re so happy you’re here for our second episode of Once Upon a Feeling — the podcast where we talk about growing up: the fun parts, the weird parts, the messy parts… and the magical parts too. This podcast is inspired by stories from Gooshi, read…

Send a text In this episode of Once Upon a Feeling , we explore how to help children prepare for and cope with dental visits through the story “Bobby Goes to the Dentist”, read by Annatina.  Dental appointments can be stressful for kids and parents alike—but with preparation, play, and supportive g…

Hi ! We're so glad you're here :) Welcome to Once Upon a feeling! In this episode of Once Upon a Feeling , we explore how to help children prepare for and cope with dental visits through the story “Bobby Goes to the Dentist”, read by Annatina.  Dental appointments can be stressful for ki…

Hi! We're really glad you're here! In this episode of Beyond the Stories, host Rita talks with Lacey Holmquist, a Certified Child Life Specialist, about helping children navigate dental visits and medical experiences.  Paired with the Once upon a feeling episode “Bobby Goes to the Dentist…

What does grief feel like when you're a child? In this episode, Madlaina reads Always In My Heart — a gooshi story about Milo, a little boy who loses his grandfather and learns that love doesn't disappear when someone does. This is one of the most requested topics in our community — and o…

How Children Grieve — and How to Talk About It What does grief actually look like in a child? And how do you talk about death, loss, and big feelings with kids who don't have the words yet?  In this episode of Beyond the Stories, Rita sits down with Jessica Correnti— certified child life spec…