Seraphina Speaks

Mishaps. Flops. Missteps. Things that don’t hit the mark and downright blunders. We all experience failures in life. This episode is a nod to this commonplace ‘event’ that dominates much of our waking thought.      In the Main Episode and the Behind The Scenes Bulletin you’ll learn about: • Where the word failure comes from • How the concept of failure has changed over time • Why some schools need to redesign how they treat different ability groups • Ways to rethink failure • What the acronym FAIL means • Three of my ‘bloopers’ from Season 2 and how they relate to failure The Robins Curious Travels podcast is reviewed and why Seraphina wishes podcast producers would consult with children more.     In this episode you’ll hear from 1) my trusty sidekick triplet brothers Montgomery and Horatio and 2) former movie mogul now host of the podcast called Failure, Ryan Kavanaugh. They all share their views on Failure, in their own ways.     Want to get involved? • Become a Correspondent  • Join us on Substack • Follow us on Instagram  • Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts  (I’ll shout you out!) • Advertising Inquiries here     Credits: • Hosted by Seraphina Malina-Derben • Written and produced by Danusia Malina-Derben + Seraphina Malina-Derben • Mixed + Mastered by Marie Kruz • Cover art by Anthony Oram

Mishaps. Flops. Missteps. Things that don’t hit the mark and downright blunders. We all experience failures in life. This episode is a nod to this commonplace ‘event’ that dominates much of our waking thought.      In the Main Episode and the Behind The Scenes Bulletin you’ll learn about: • Where the word failure comes from • How the concept of failure has changed over time • Why some schools need to redesign how they treat different ability groups • Ways to rethink failure • What the acronym FAIL means • Three of my ‘bloopers’ from Season 2 and how they relate to failure The Robins Curious Travels podcast is reviewed and why Seraphina wishes podcast producers would consult with children more.     In this episode you’ll hear from 1) my trusty sidekick triplet brothers Montgomery and Horatio and 2) former movie mogul now host of the podcast called Failure, Ryan Kavanaugh. They all share their views on Failure, in their own ways.     Want to get involved? • Become a Correspondent  • Join us on Substack • Follow us on Instagram  • Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts  (I’ll shout you out!) • Advertising Inquiries here     Credits: • Hosted by Seraphina Malina-Derben • Written and produced by Danusia Malina-Derben + Seraphina Malina-Derben • Mixed + Mastered by Marie Kruz • Cover art by Anthony Oram

Whether you're a kid or a kid at heart, prepare to be enchanted, entertained, and enticed by all things Disney. We explore the happiest (and most profitable) place on Earth! From Mickey's iconic ears to Frozen fever, Disney has mastered the art of turning dreams into dollars.     In the Main Episode and the Behind The Scenes Bulletin you’ll learn about: • The Disney Life where talking animals reign supreme and princesses break into song  • The mouse in the room - the ‘quirks’ of Disney storytelling • Gender norm defying characters who shine beside classic Disney tropes • Why my special guest Lauren Passell adores Disney  • What you must do to make your trip to Disney World  even more successful, courtesy of special guest David Semanoff • What Disney should be doing next     The Very Amusing podcast is reviewed and why this high energy podcast needs listening to.     In this episode you’ll hear from 1) Seraphina’s trusty sidekick triplet brothers Montgomery and Horatio 2) new States-based correspondents Lauren Passell and David Semanoff and 3) Elamin Abdelmahmoud, Sudanese Canadian writer, culture and politics commentator, and podcast host based in Canada. They all share their views on Disney, in their own ways.      Want to get involved? • Become a Correspondent  • Join us on Substack • Follow us on Instagram  • Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts  (I’ll shout you out!) • Advertising Inquiries here     Credits: • Hosted by Seraphina Malina-Derben • Written and produced by Danusia Malina-Derben + Seraphina Malina-Derben • Mixed + Mastered by Marie Kruz • Cover art by Anthony Oram  

The answers you get depend on the questions you pose. This episode is about the questions grown ups ask vs the ones that might be better to ask tweens and teens.      In the Main Episode and the Behind The Scenes Bulletin you’ll learn about: • The type of questions adults ask • How the question mark came about  • What an Interrobang is • Why adults might be asking the questions they ask • Sample questions to steal and try out • How to tell the difference between questions that tweens/teens would answer and those that adults ask • How great questions help creativity     The Culture Kids family friendly podcast is reviewed and you’ll hear about the episode Seraphina recommends you listen to.     In this episode you’ll hear from 1) my trusty sidekick triplet brother Montgomery but not Horatio and 2) Jamie Shiels co-host of 18 Summers Podcast for Parents. They all share their views on Questions To Ask Tweens and Teens, in their own ways.      Want to get involved? • Become a Correspondent  • Join us on Substack • Follow us on Instagram • Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts (I’ll shout you out!) • Advertising Inquiries here     Credits: • Hosted by Seraphina Malina-Derben • Written and produced by Danusia Malina-Derben + Seraphina Malina-Derben • Mixed + Mastered by Marie Kruz • Cover art by Anthony Oram

The answers you get depend on the questions you pose. This episode is about the questions grown ups ask vs the ones that might be better to ask tweens and teens.      In the Main Episode and the Behind The Scenes Bulletin you’ll learn about: • The type of questions adults ask • How the question mark came about  • What an Interrobang is • Why adults might be asking the questions they ask • Sample questions to steal and try out • How to tell the difference between questions that tweens/teens would answer and those that adults ask • How great questions help creativity     The Culture Kids family friendly podcast is reviewed and you’ll hear about the episode Seraphina recommends you listen to.     In this episode you’ll hear from 1) my trusty sidekick triplet brother Montgomery but not Horatio and 2) Jamie Shiels co-host of 18 Summers Podcast for Parents. They all share their views on Questions To Ask Tweens and Teens, in their own ways.      Want to get involved? • Become a Correspondent  • Join us on Substack • Follow us on Instagram • Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts (I’ll shout you out!) • Advertising Inquiries here     Credits: • Hosted by Seraphina Malina-Derben • Written and produced by Danusia Malina-Derben + Seraphina Malina-Derben • Mixed + Mastered by Marie Kruz • Cover art by Anthony Oram

Accepting and celebrating our differences helps us get comfortable in our own skin. But if you’ve ever felt like YOU were the problem, that you were different, and things would be easier if you changed to “fit in” then this episode is a gift for you.    In the Main Episode and the Behind The Scenes Bulletin you’ll learn about:   • What being different means and what the opposite of this is • Why people try to not be different  • What Herd Mentality is • The two biggest costs of trying to be someone we’re not • Why being HAPPY with our differences is essential • How we decide to be ourselves rather than conform  • The first steps towards being at peace in ourselves • My neurodiversity and how this links to being happy to be different   The Activators! podcast is reviewed and you’ll hear about the episode Seraphina recommends you listen to.   In this episode you’ll hear from 1) my trusty sidekick triplet brothers Montgomery and Horatio 2) new UK-based correspondent Isadora and 3) Selena Rezvani author of Quick Confidence.  They share their views on being happy to be different, in their own ways.    Want to get involved? • Become a Correspondent  • Join us on Substack • Follow us on Instagram  • Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts  (I’ll shout you out!) • Advertising Inquiries here   Credits: • Hosted by Seraphina Malina-Derben • Written and produced by Danusia Malina-Derben + Seraphina Malina-Derben • Mixed + Mastered by Marie Kruz • Cover art by Anthony Oram  

Accepting and celebrating our differences helps us get comfortable in our own skin. But if you’ve ever felt like YOU were the problem, that you were different, and things would be easier if you changed to “fit in” then this episode is a gift for you.    In the Main Episode and the Behind The Scenes Bulletin you’ll learn about:   • What being different means and what the opposite of this is • Why people try to not be different  • What Herd Mentality is • The two biggest costs of trying to be someone we’re not • Why being HAPPY with our differences is essential • How we decide to be ourselves rather than conform  • The first steps towards being at peace in ourselves • My neurodiversity and how this links to being happy to be different   The Activators! podcast is reviewed and you’ll hear about the episode Seraphina recommends you listen to.   In this episode you’ll hear from 1) my trusty sidekick triplet brothers Montgomery and Horatio 2) new UK-based correspondent Isadora and 3) Selena Rezvani author of Quick Confidence.  They share their views on being happy to be different, in their own ways.    Want to get involved? • Become a Correspondent  • Join us on Substack • Follow us on Instagram  • Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts  (I’ll shout you out!) • Advertising Inquiries here   Credits: • Hosted by Seraphina Malina-Derben • Written and produced by Danusia Malina-Derben + Seraphina Malina-Derben • Mixed + Mastered by Marie Kruz • Cover art by Anthony Oram  

We can’t calculate exactly how many celebrity-ish people there are in the world but it seems that these people get special treatment wherever they go.    In the Main Episode and the Behind The Scenes Bulletin you’ll learn about:   • What celebrity is and how people become one • Whether King Charles III is a celebrity • What VIP Syndrome is • Why celebrities have responsibilities to their fans • What can happen when a celebrity is unhappy with their special treatment • The step-by-step plan to becoming a self-made celebrity • How celebrity is available to anyone    The Kids Law family friendly podcast is reviewed and you’ll hear about the episode Seraphina recommends you listen to.   In this episode you’ll hear from 1) my trusty sidekick triplet brothers Montgomery and Horatio 2) new States-based correspondent Aria and 3) award winning entrepreneur Trent Out Loud. They all share their views on celebrity special treatment, in their own ways.    Want to get involved? • Become a Correspondent   • Join us on Substack • Follow us on Instagram • Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts  (I’ll shout you out!) • Advertising Inquiries here   Credits: • Hosted by Seraphina Malina-Derben • Written and produced by Danusia Malina-Derben + Seraphina Malina-Derben • Mixed + Mastered by Marie Kruz • Cover art by Anthony Oram  

We can’t calculate exactly how many celebrity-ish people there are in the world but it seems that these people get special treatment wherever they go.    In the Main Episode and the Behind The Scenes Bulletin you’ll learn about:   • What celebrity is and how people become one • Whether King Charles III is a celebrity • What VIP Syndrome is • Why celebrities have responsibilities to their fans • What can happen when a celebrity is unhappy with their special treatment • The step-by-step plan to becoming a self-made celebrity • How celebrity is available to anyone    The Kids Law family friendly podcast is reviewed and you’ll hear about the episode Seraphina recommends you listen to.   In this episode you’ll hear from 1) my trusty sidekick triplet brothers Montgomery and Horatio 2) new States-based correspondent Aria and 3) award winning entrepreneur Trent Out Loud. They all share their views on celebrity special treatment, in their own ways.    Want to get involved? • Become a Correspondent   • Join us on Substack • Follow us on Instagram • Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts  (I’ll shout you out!) • Advertising Inquiries here   Credits: • Hosted by Seraphina Malina-Derben • Written and produced by Danusia Malina-Derben + Seraphina Malina-Derben • Mixed + Mastered by Marie Kruz • Cover art by Anthony Oram  

Anyone who thinks they don’t smell is kidding themselves. Body odour is a gift that keeps on giving. In the Main Episode and the Behind The Scenes Bulletin you’ll learn about: What it takes to be an expert and why Seraphina calls herself one Who smells of cheese and who smells oniony What “bunny sniffs” are How our body odour is affected by what we eat The signature smell we each have How to tell someone they smell The link between disgust for body odour and social discrimination The Kid CEO family friendly podcast is reviewed and listeners hear about the anti-bullying organisation Cool & Dupe! In this episode you’ll hear from 1) my trusty sidekick triplet brothers Montgomery and Horatio 2) new UK-based correspondent Gabe and 3) Benjamin Young, Associate Professor of Philosophy. They all share their views on body odour and smells, in their own ways.  Want to get involved? Become a Correspondent  Join us on Substack Follow us on Instagram  Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts  (I’ll shout you out!) Advertising Inquiries here   Credits: Hosted by Seraphina Malina-Derben Written and produced by Danusia Malina-Derben + Seraphina Malina-Derben Mixed + Mastered by Marie Kruz Cover art by Anthony Oram  

Pockets are political. They’re not a small item in clothes, though it could seem that way.    In the Main Episode and the Behind The Scenes Bulletin you’ll learn about: The importance of pockets for girls and women The history of pockets How pockets became a feature then shrank The link between women’s pockets and the gender pay gap   The Show about Science is reviewed and you’ll hear from fellow child host Nate who shares what he loves about being a veteran podcaster.  In these episodes you’ll hear from 1) Seraphina’s trusty sidekick triplet brothers Montgomery and Horatio and 2) famous podcaster Avery Trufelman, host of Articles of Interest , a show about what we wear, sharing her views on pocket sexism and ways to secure pocket equality. Want to get involved? Become a Correspondent  Email me   Join us on Substack Follow us on Instagram  Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts  (I’ll shout you out!)   Credits: Hosted by Seraphina Malina-Derben Written and produced by Danusia Malina-Derben + Seraphina Malina-Derben Mixed + Mastered by Marie Kruz Cover art by Anthony Oram  

Pockets are political. They’re not a small item in clothes, though it could seem that way.    In the Main Episode and the Behind The Scenes Bulletin you’ll learn about: The importance of pockets for girls and women The history of pockets How pockets became a feature then shrank The link between women’s pockets and the gender pay gap   The Show about Science is reviewed and you’ll hear from fellow child host Nate who shares what he loves about being a veteran podcaster.  In these episodes you’ll hear from 1) Seraphina’s trusty sidekick triplet brothers Montgomery and Horatio and 2) famous podcaster Avery Trufelman, host of Articles of Interest , a show about what we wear, sharing her views on pocket sexism and ways to secure pocket equality. Want to get involved? Become a Correspondent  Email me   Join us on Substack Follow us on Instagram  Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts  (I’ll shout you out!)   Credits: Hosted by Seraphina Malina-Derben Written and produced by Danusia Malina-Derben + Seraphina Malina-Derben Mixed + Mastered by Marie Kruz Cover art by Anthony Oram

Opening this Season with a Big Bang: On Lying. In the Main Episode and the Behind The Scenes Bulletin you’ll learn about: • Seraphina’s Whopper Lie and how it was received • How often people lie • Who lies most and how often teens lie to their parents • Different ways to think about truth telling and lies • Social rules that expect us to lie yet to be honest also • The most common lie • The biggest lie of all time   The Dream Big family friendly podcast is reviewed and listeners are challenged to find out whether host Seraphina is lying or telling the truth!    In this episode you’ll hear from 1) my trusty sidekick triplet brothers Montgomery and Horatio 2) new States-based correspondent Mae and 3) Glennon Doyle, Abby Warmbach and Amanda Doyle. They all share their views on lying in their own ways.    Want to get involved? • Become a Correspondent  • Join us on Substack • Follow us on Instagram  • Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts  (I’ll shout you out!) • Advertising Inquiries here   Credits: • Hosted by Seraphina Malina-Derben • Written and produced by Danusia Malina-Derben + Seraphina Malina-Derben • Mixed + Mastered by Marie Kruz • Cover art by Anthony Oram

Opening this Season with a Big Bang: On Lying. In the Main Episode and the Behind The Scenes Bulletin you’ll learn about: • Seraphina’s Whopper Lie and how it was received • How often people lie • Who lies most and how often teens lie to their parents • Different ways to think about truth telling and lies • Social rules that expect us to lie yet to be honest also • The most common lie • The biggest lie of all time   The Dream Big family friendly podcast is reviewed and listeners are challenged to find out whether host Seraphina is lying or telling the truth!    In this episode you’ll hear from 1) my trusty sidekick triplet brothers Montgomery and Horatio 2) new States-based correspondent Mae and 3) Glennon Doyle, Abby Warmbach and Amanda Doyle. They all share their views on lying in their own ways.    Want to get involved? • Become a Correspondent  • Join us on Substack • Follow us on Instagram  • Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts  (I’ll shout you out!) • Advertising Inquiries here   Credits: • Hosted by Seraphina Malina-Derben • Written and produced by Danusia Malina-Derben + Seraphina Malina-Derben • Mixed + Mastered by Marie Kruz • Cover art by Anthony Oram

Season 2 of Seraphina Speaks: For Children Who Think is coming soon! This is a trailer to let you know that early next month we'll begin dropping eight regular-season episodes again.  In this trailer you’ll learn about which topics I’m tackling this season. Plus you’ll also hear from a mighty legend of a podcaster who is one of my featured guests this season! Want to get involved? Become a Correspondent  Email me   Join us on Substack Follow us on Instagram  Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts  (I’ll shout you out!)   Credits: Hosted by Seraphina Malina-Derben Written and produced by Danusia Malina-Derben + Seraphina Malina-Derben Mixed + Mastered by Marie Cruz Cover art by Anthony Oram

Whether you're a kid or a kid at heart, prepare to be enchanted, entertained, and enticed by all things Disney. We explore the happiest (and most profitable) place on Earth! From Mickey's iconic ears to Frozen fever, Disney has mastered the art of turning dreams into dollars.     In the Main Episode and the Behind The Scenes Bulletin you’ll learn about: • The Disney Life where talking animals reign supreme and princesses break into song  • The mouse in the room - the ‘quirks’ of Disney storytelling • Gender norm defying characters who shine beside classic Disney tropes • Why my special guest Lauren Passell adores Disney  • What you must do to make your trip to Disney World  even more successful, courtesy of special guest David Semanoff • What Disney should be doing next     The Very Amusing podcast is reviewed and why this high energy podcast needs listening to.     In this episode you’ll hear from 1) Seraphina’s trusty sidekick triplet brothers Montgomery and Horatio 2) new States-based correspondents Lauren Passell and David Semanoff and 3) Elamin Abdelmahmoud, Sudanese Canadian writer, culture and politics commentator, and podcast host based in Canada. They all share their views on Disney, in their own ways.      Want to get involved? • Become a Correspondent  • Join us on Substack • Follow us on Instagram  • Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts  (I’ll shout you out!) • Advertising Inquiries here     Credits: • Hosted by Seraphina Malina-Derben • Written and produced by Danusia Malina-Derben + Seraphina Malina-Derben • Mixed + Mastered by Marie Kruz • Cover art by Anthony Oram  

Closing our this Season with a quick review of how featuring my triplet brothers, Montgomery and Horatio, is going. I couldn’t tell if it would be a smooth experience until I tried, obviously. You’ll hear my update on the situation in this tiny behind the scenes bulletin. Share your tips on managing your siblings to Seraphina@seraphinaspeaks.com You’ll also learn that Seraphina Speaks is expanding to now work with sponsors as this show has grown even more popular. Plus if you’d like to know more about what I’m doing as a social commentator, come on over and subscribe to my Substack here 

Time is precious whatever our age. Wasting our time on conversation topics that bore us can feel pretty mindless. In todays episode I explore the idea of things I don’t care about. You’ll hear examples of conversations that fall into this category. My triplet brothers, Montgomery and Horatio will probably make you almost fall sleep UNLESS you’re into the topics they are passionate about. I find that hard to believe but it’s possible!  You’ll learn about one topic I drone on about to anyone who will listen. That’s also possibly a subject my family would say they don’t care about! Perhaps you have topics you like to talk over but secretly people roll their eyes about! We really do all have things we don’t care about.  If this is true, we might want to reflect on how we manage ourselves when people decide to share about things they care about but we don’t. I explore ways I deal with these situations and accept I may need to develop different strategies.  In this episode I also review the Growing Up Powerful Podcast from Rebel Girls. I’m a fan of Rebel Girls in general. I’m committed to examining things critically so you’ll hear the question I have about the hosts I can’t find the answer for online. It’s an important question. If you have the answer let me know. I hope this episode sparks ideas for you . If it does, could this be the day you leave me a positive review on whichever podcast platform you prefer to listen in on? And don't forget, if you want to get involved and join my correspondent team, all you have to do is leave a review for this show on your favorite podcast app (you name and what you like about this podcast) and send me a screenshot. Then I'll be in touch with more information about coming on my show! Subscribe to my Substack here where I share more social commentary on everyday habits and norms, on trends and more.  Sponsorship ideas and offers are always welcome to land in my email at seraphina@seraphinaspeaks.com or to my Substack.

Let’s make bad habits normal, could we agree on this?. In todays behind the scenes bulletin you’ll hear about even more so-called bad habits including how a particular one sparked a mega successful TV show.  You’ll learn why I believe that asking neurodiverse people to change bad habits may be unkind. Plus, I encourage listeners to start up conversations about reframing bad habits at school, at home and in friendship groups. Let me know about your bad habits and how you reframe them!!   Send your thoughts to Seraphina@seraphinaspeaks.com If you’d like to know more about me and what I’m doing as a social commentator, follow me on my Substack here

Habits shape our behaviour. Bad habits; we all have them (apparently) and some people have several in their life. In this episode we consider a list of habits that kids display and how these are seen as bad, by grown ups. But what would it be like if we thought about these pesky habits differently?  Could this be possible, and if so, would reframing them make a difference to how we feel about ourselves?  Flipping the script on our bad habits can fill us full of hope and compassion for ourselves. I hope you start conversations about bad habits wherever you go. Tell me about your so-called bad habits and how you’re reframing them, at seraphina@seraphinaspeaks.com.  In this episode I also share a review of Australian family podcast, Short & Curly. I’ve got to say this is the most entertaining philosophy podcast for kids I know. Ethicist Dr Matt Beard, one of the hosts, joins me to answer my question, "what’s been the toughest philosophical question" he’s considered on the Short & Curly show so far. His answer is fascinating.  I hope you find this episode thought provoking. If you do, consider leaving me a positive review on whichever podcast platform you prefer to listen in on. And don't forget, if you want to get involved and join my correspondent team, all you have to do is leave a review for this show on your favorite podcast app (you name and what you like about this podcast) and send me a screenshot. Then I'll be in touch with more information about coming on my show! Subscribe to my Substack here where I share more social commentary on everyday habits and norms, on trends and more.  Sponsorship ideas and offers are always welcome to land in my email at seraphina@seraphinaspeaks.com or to my Substack.