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In the Zone: Understanding Big Feelings for Kids

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In the Zone: Understanding Big Feelings for Kids

By Suzanne Jamieson and Ali de Guzman

In the Zone is a scripted musical podcast for early learning listeners where big feelings become big adventures. At the heart of the series is Leon, a lovable chameleon whose emotions magically transform the Zone Center, a magic clubhouse that changes color with big feelings. Guided by the warm and playful Ms. Maya, Leon and his friends navigate the everyday highs and lows of early learning through imaginative stories, irresistible original songs, and laugh-out-loud comedy. The voice cast includes award-winning children’s musician and mindfulness coach Suzanne Jamieson, Broadway performer Patti Murin, Emmy Award-winner Emmanuel Carter, and 3x Grammy nominee Jason Rabinowitz. Created by Suzanne Jamieson. Co-created and written by Ali de Guzman.Built from the ground up for audio by Little Loud Productions, In the Zone combines cinematic sound design, original music, and lively storytelling to create a listening experience children will ask for again and again. It’s social-emotional learning wrapped in the joy, humor, and imagination of great early learning listeners entertainment.

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3 episodes
·09:28

Rainy Day Steps: How To Navigate Sadness in The Blue Zone

About this episode

Hi friends! Welcome to, "In The Zone!" Today, Leon is feeling sad. Explore the Blue Zone with us. Featuring the song "Raining in my Heart," and a tool called "Cozy Cloud Hug," Ms. Maya reminds us that if you: Name it, feel it, and breathe through it, you will find your green!

Created by Suzanne Jamieson
Co-created by Ali de Guzman
Hosted by / Ms. Maya: Suzanne Jamieson
Written by: Ali de Guzman
Featuring: Emmanuel Carter as Leon
Patti Murrin as Lulu/Nia
Jason Rabinowitz as Ollie/Ziggy
Original music by: Suzanne Jamieson
Produced by: Little Loud Studios
Original art by: Joey Murphy
Editing and sound mix by: Little Loud Studios
Vocal editing by: Baldev Sandhu

© 2026. All rights reserved.


·17:13

ROAR: Exploring Anger and How To Calm Down Kids

About this episode

Hi friends! Welcome to the very first episode of, "In The Zone!" Today, Leon is feeling angry. Explore the Red Zone with Leon and friends. Featuring the song “Roar and Breathe” and a tool called "Volcano Breaths," Ms. Maya reminds us that if you: Name it, feel it, and breathe through it, you will find your green!

Created by Suzanne Jamieson
Co-created by Ali de Guzman
Hosted by / Ms. Maya: Suzanne Jamieson
Written by: Ali de Guzman
Featuring: Emmanuel Carter as Leon
Patti Murrin as Lulu/Nia
Jason Rabinowitz as Ollie/Ziggy
Original music by: Suzanne Jamieson
Produced by: Little Loud Studios
Original art by: Joey Murphy
Editing and sound mix by: Little Loud Studios
Vocal editing by: Baldev Sandhu

© 2026. All rights reserved.

·01:42

In The Zone: Trailer

About this episode

Welcome to In The Zone, where feelings have colors, stories come alive through music, and every adventure gives kids a new way to move through big emotions.

Join Ms. Maya, Leon, and friends at the magical Zone Center in an original musical podcast for early learning listeners. From taking turns to trying something new, each adventure brings original songs, familiar challenges, and simple ways to work through feelings together. Kids can sing, move, and practice right along with their new friends.

Get a first listen in this trailer, then follow In The Zone for the premiere on September 25!

Created by Suzanne Jamieson. Co-created and written by Ali de Guzman. Produced by Little Loud Studios.