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Nov 2021
15m 4s

Leo (Fear + Confidence)

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About this episode

Let’s talk about feeling fear. Leo shares a memory of finding courage, and Dr. Lockhart and Nakita discuss how doing hard things when we’re afraid can help us grow.

You can find out more about Dr. Lockhart and her practice online at anewdaysa.com and on Instagram at @dr.annlouise.lockhart. 

You can find Nakita’s book, A Kids Book About Emotions and other kids' books about important topics at akidsco.com 

If there’s an emotion you want to share for us to explore, send us a note at listen@akidspodcastabout.com. Check out other podcasts made for kids just like you by visiting akidsco.com

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