“Like You” is a mindfulness children’s podcast created by award-winning filmmaker, father, and Memphis resident, Noah Glenn.
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Noah Glenn, creator of “Like You” podcast
“Like You,” which launched last week, is inspired by Glenn’s personal hero, Fred Rogers. Glenn grew up watching Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood. “I always had a fondness for his calming and gentle presence, but it wasn’t until I became a father and started re-watching his show with my kids that I really began to consider him a hero,” Glenn says.
“That’s because I discovered that the lessons I learned from him and his show were really effective in helping me be a better parent. I began reading about his life and his motivations for creating his television show, and it inspired me to pursue some of the same goals of carrying a message to children that their lives have value, they can be loved just the way they are, and also to help them understand their feelings and navigate the challenges of growing up.”
Just like Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, Glenn’s weekly episodes will focus on things like kindness, friendship, and empathy.
“From the child’s perspective, the podcast is focused on imagination, relaxation, and positive thoughts, so the term ‘mindfulness’ is more about something I thought the parents would be able to latch onto as a shorthand for what happens on the podcast, which includes breathing exercises, make-believe, positive affirmations, discussions about feelings and empathy, calming music, and songs that help summarize all those things,” Glenn says.
The goal of the podcast is to create a calming listening experience for children ages 3 to 8 that helps them develop a positive sense of self and loving outlook toward others. Glenn says this podcast is not only for children but also adults, parents, and even grandparents who want to get in touch with their inner child.
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The Glenn Family
“I created this podcast because each day I get to relive the experience of childhood through my children’s eyes,” says Glenn.
The title of the podcast is only two words, but those two words have multiple meanings that reflect the messages of the show. The first meaning is, “I like you just the way you are.” This is a positive affirmation. The second meaning is, “I was just like you.” This implies parents and adults sharing their childhood experiences to help a child feel understood. The next is “Like you.” This encourages a child to like themselves. Lastly, “Others are like you.” This represents the fact that many emotions and challenges of childhood are universal.
“Childhood is filled with plenty of joy and wonder, but it’s also filled with things that are hard,” says Glenn. “Like learning to understand our feelings, learning to understand others, and figuring out how we fit into a great big world.”
To get more information about “Like You” or to listen to the most recent podcast, visit likeyoupodcast.com.
“Like You” also has a Patreon account, which allows listeners and parents to support the podcast. “By profession, I’m a full-time freelance filmmaker, so I don’t have any sort of media company or organization funding the podcast,” Glenn says. “It’s all done by me and my wife out of a passion for creating the work. I hope parents will appreciate the podcast enough to offer their support.
“I hope over time to build a sustainable model for producing the podcast and continue to develop other children’s media like books, music, and even one day television or movies.”
