DB 428: Bethany Hamilton, Legendary Surfer, On How To Be Unstoppable.
Release Date: 10/07/2024
DB 450: Feeling Lost? The Power of Stillness in a Busy World
Dream Big Podcast for Kids
🌳 Ever feel like everything is happening all at once—and you don’t know what to do next? Maybe school feels hard, emotions are all over the place, and your schedule is packed. If that’s you, this episode is your gentle reminder: you don’t always have to push forward—sometimes, the most powerful thing you can do is pause. In Episode 450 of the Dream Big Podcast, Sophia Karpman shares a life-changing tip from forest survival experts: If you get lost in the woods—hug a tree and stay still. And then she shows how that same idea can help us when life gets emotionally overwhelming....
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DB 449: Warning: How One Thought Changed My Whole Day (And What You Can Learn From It)
Dream Big Podcast for Kids
🎙️ Can one small thought really change your whole day? In Episode 449 of the Dream Big Podcast, host Sophia Karpman shares a true story that started with a grumpy morning and ended in urgent care. 😳 But this episode isn’t just about a fall—it’s about the powerful lesson she learned about energy, thoughts, and how we create our reality. Whether you're a kid or grown-up, we all have moments when we wake up feeling “meh.” But did you know your morning thoughts can set the tone for your entire day? This episode is your reminder that every day is a chance to choose joy,...
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DB 448: The Magic Castle Mystery – The Secrets Behind Incredible Illusions.
Dream Big Podcast for Kids
Have you ever stepped into a place so full of wonder and surprises, it felt like you were inside a real-life fairytale? That’s exactly what happened when host Sophia Karpman visited The Magic Castle in Hollywood—a members-only clubhouse where some of the world’s best magicians gather to perform illusions that seem, well… impossible. ✨ In Episode 448 of the Dream Big Podcast, Sophia takes you behind the red velvet curtain to explore what makes this legendary castle so special—and asks the BIG question: Is what we see on stage truly magic… or is it something even more powerful...
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DB 447: Mel Robbins’ ‘Let Them’ Rule: Why You Don’t Need to Control Everything.
Dream Big Podcast for Kids
🎙️ Have you ever felt the sting of being left out? Maybe you weren't invited to a friend's party, a secret group chat, or a fun lunch table at school. It hurts, doesn't it? But what if you could turn that feeling of rejection into powerful FREEDOM instead? 🚀 In Episode 447 of the Dream Big Podcast, host Sophia Karpman introduces you to —a mindset trick that helps you stop worrying about being left out and start being the leader of your OWN adventure! 🎙️ Sophia shows you how to shift from feeling hurt to feeling empowered. Instead of chasing after those who exclude you, learn to...
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DB 446: What’s in Your Cup? How to Stay Positive When Life Shakes You ☕✨
Dream Big Podcast for Kids
☕ Life will always have its bumps, but what spills out of you when it does? In Episode 446 of the Dream Big Podcast, host Sophia Karpman dives into What’s in Your Cup? How to Stay Kind When Life Shakes You! 🌟 ✨ Have you ever had a day that seemed to be going just fine, and then—boom!—something unexpected happens? Maybe someone says something unkind, plans change, or you spill your drink. How do you react? What spills out of you in those moments? 🎙️ In this thought-provoking episode, Sophia explores how our daily thoughts, emotions, and habits fill our "cups," and why it’s...
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DB 445: The Power of Fresh Starts: Spring Cleaning Your Mind
Dream Big Podcast for Kids
🌸 Spring is in the air, and that means fresh starts are all around us! But did you know that just like cleaning out our rooms, we can also refresh our minds? In Episode 445 of the Dream Big Podcast, host Sophia Karpman dives into The Power of Fresh Starts: Spring Cleaning Your Mind! 🌟 ✨ Have you ever felt stuck in a cycle of negative thoughts? Maybe you’ve been holding onto worries, doubts, or old fears that no longer serve you. Well, Big Dreamers, it’s time to clear out that mental clutter and make space for new, powerful, and positive thoughts! 💡 🎙️ In this uplifting...
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DB 444: Love in Action: How Legendary Explorers Showed Courage & Care
Dream Big Podcast for Kids
Have you ever faced a challenge that seemed impossible to overcome? 🗺️ Imagine being stranded in the icy wilderness with your team, where survival depends on courage, leadership, and unwavering commitment. This is the incredible journey we're exploring in Episode 444 of the Dream Big Podcast! Join host Sophia Karpman as she delves into the inspiring story of Sir Ernest Shackleton and his legendary Antarctic expedition. 🎙️ In this episode, titled "Shackleton's Endurance: A Tale of Courage and Compassion," Sophia takes us on a voyage through history, highlighting how Shackleton's...
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DB 443: No Turning Back: What Happens When You Ignore the Signs
Dream Big Podcast for Kids
Have you ever been so sure of something—only to realize later that you should have listened to the warnings? 🚦 In Episode 443 of the Dream Big Podcast, host Sophia Karpman takes us on a thrilling yet nerve-wracking ski adventure at Mammoth Mountain. 🎿 What started as an exciting day on the slopes quickly turned into a challenging lesson about paying attention to signs—both on the mountain and in life! 🌟 What You'll Discover: ✔️ Sophia’s daring ski journey and the icy challenge that left her second-guessing her choices. ✔️ The importance of listening to those who have...
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DB 442: Into the Flames: The Firefighter Code of Bravery 🔥🚒
Dream Big Podcast for Kids
🔥🚒 What does it take to be a real-life hero? 🌟 Join Sophia Karpman, the inspiring young host of the Dream Big Podcast, as she takes you inside the world of fearless firefighters! Firefighters don’t just fight fires—they race toward danger, save lives, and show incredible bravery every single day. In this special episode dedicated to our real-life heroes, we explore the Firefighter Code of Bravery and the powerful lessons we can all learn from them. ✨ What you’ll discover in this episode: 🚒 B is for Bravery – How firefighters push through fear to save others....
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DB 441: The 5 Superpowers You’ve Forgotten (And How to Get Them Back)
Dream Big Podcast for Kids
🌟 Have you ever felt like life’s pressures have hidden your true self? 🌟 Join Sophia Karpman, the inspiring young host of the Dream Big Podcast, as she uncovers 5 forgotten superpowers that are already inside you! These aren’t the powers to fly or become invisible—but strengths that help you feel happier, more confident, and true to yourself. In this episode, inspired by the book Superpowered by Renee Jain and Dr. Shefali Tsabary, Sophia reveals the acronym POWER—5 game-changing abilities: Present, Original, Whole, Energized, and Resilient. Discover how life’s distractions,...
info_outlineEva’s #1 mission for the Dream Big Podcast is to inspire her listeners to believe in their potential to achieve their biggest dreams in life, even when life is fraught with obstacles and challenges.
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In this regard, we can think of no better guest to inspire the young Big Dreamers than Bethany Hamilton. At the age of 13 as a rising surf star, Bethany lost her left arm to a 14-foot tiger shark, which seemed to end her dream career. However, one month after the attack, Bethany returned to surfing and within two years had won her first national surfing title. At 17 years old, she realized her dream of surfing professionally and she is still an active surf competitor to this day.
There is a documentary about Bethany’s life called Unstoppable available on iTunes and Netfllix (links in resources section below), and we highly recommend all Big Dreamer families watch this moving film about Bethany’s inspiring journey.
Thank you again Bethany for being Eva’s guest on the Dream Big Podcast, and for all that you do to inspire others to become unstoppable like you!
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
- How Bethany was drawn to the ocean from a young age, and why it continues to be her happy place to this day.
- How Bethany was able to summon the courage to get back in the water less than a month after losing her arm in a shark attack.
- Why Bethany did not let the shark attack destroy her dreams of being a professional surfer.
- How Bethany has dealt with the naysayers who told her that she could never surf competitively.
- Bethany’s Unstoppable Documentary and what it means to be “Unstoppable.”
- How Bethany balances her professional surfing career with having a family and being a mom.
- Bethany’s public speaking tips for anyone who is afraid of speaking in front of an audience.
- Bethany’s Big Dream for the future.
- And so much more!
RESOURCES
- Unstoppable Course Giveaway for the Dream Big Podcast
- Bethany Hamilton Website
- Bethany Hamilton Unstoppable Documentary Netflix, iTunes, Amazon