35 Best Social-Emotional Learning Podcasts For Kids
Social-Emotional Learning Podcasts For Kids
Here are 35 Best Social-Emotional Learning Podcasts For Kids worth listening to in 2026.
Export Contact List1. Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning
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The mission of the 'Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning' podcast is to bridge the gap between neuroscience research and practical applications in education, business, and personal development. The podcast aims to share insights, strategies, and best practices to enhance learning, performance, and well-being by integrating neuroscience with social and emotional learning (SEL). The goal is to provide valuable information that listeners can apply in their work and personal lives to achieve peak performance and overall improvement...MORE Host Andrea Samadi
Producer/Network Andrea Samadi
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 93Facebook 371Twitter 3K Avg Length 29 min Format Medium form Since Jun 2019 Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google
2. SEL Convergence
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Fireside chats about whole child (and adult) Social Emotional Learning.
Producer/Network Thom Stecher
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 29Facebook 529Twitter 878 Avg Length 16 min Format Short form Since Dec 2018 Get Email Contact
3. SECD On Demand!
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Rutgers University's official SECD Lab Podcast aims to guide school-based efforts on prevention, social-emotional learning, social decision making, social problem solving, violence prevention, and character development.MORE Producer/Network SECD Lab
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1Twitter 4.7K Avg Length 43 min Format Long form Get Email Contact
4. SEL in EDU
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Real stories. Practical insights. Everyday Social Emotional Learning (SEL).
Hosts Deanna Mayers, Dr. Krista Leh
Producer/Network Powered by Resonance Education
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2Facebook 417Instagram 1.3K Avg Length 40 min Format Long form Get Email Contact
5. Unboxing Social and Emotional Learning
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We are a group of friends, educators, and scholars (but hopefully not the gate-keeping kind) who use podcasting to speak critically, honestly, and open-mindedly about the excitements and concerns we have about social and emotional learning (SEL). What happens when sociality and emotionality, two things that have always been a part of learning, become seen as measurable in a world of marketized and self-managed education? How can we bust SEL out of any boxed-in definitions, and how might we unpack its complexity? Join us in asking questions without easy answers and taking the time to peel back layers of education that are often left undisturbed...MORE Estimated listeners
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6. SEL Cast: Insights for Teachers from Teachers
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Hear from educators from around the world to explore Social and Emotional Learning through practical strategies, authentic stories, and collaborative conversations. Drawing on the Whole-Community Approach from the Institute for Social and Emotional Learning and Nick Haisman-Smith, each episode focuses on: If you're passionate about restorative practices , adult wellness , community care , diversity , and whole-child education - you're in the right place! We're so glad you're here. Learn more: https://www.instituteforsel.netMORE Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 25 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact
7. Level Up - The SEL Report
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Veteran teachers representing the 3 domains of education, elementary, middle, and high school, dissect crucial Social-Emotional Skills, and track their development—or total breakdown—from elementary all the way through to graduation. It's hits, misses, hilarious stories, and the undeniable truth about what our students actually need to survive post-high schoolt.MORE Email ****@gmail.com
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8. Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
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Do you feel like teaching just isn't fun anymore? Does classroom management feel like you're playing a game of whack-a-mole? Do you wish you could clone little Betsy - the only student in class who exudes joy and stays engaged while learning? Ever feel like shutting your door and going off script just so you can teach in a way that you know your students need? You're not alone—and you've just found your people. (YAY!) In this podcast, you'll find real solutions to bring joy back to teaching, create a caring classroom, and finally find some balance between school and home. Teaching doesn't have to feel like you're in survival mode...MORE Producer/Network Elizabeth M. Peterson - Teacher, Arts Integration Specialist & Creative SEL Consultant
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 137 Avg Length 15 min Format Short form Get Email Contact
9. BIG PICTURE Social Emotional Learning Podcast
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This Social Emotional Learning (#SEL) podcast shares actionable wisdom from the global community of inspiring teachers and parents. Featuring fresh, effective perspectives and practices designed to equally benefit students, teachers, community. Episodes always include: • Solution-oriented insights around: emotions, thinking skills, empathy, trust, social justice, and much more • Research-based • Experience-validated • Actionable adviceEspecially helpful for, but not limited to, ECE (early childhood education).MORE Host Nini White
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 24Facebook 372Twitter 295Instagram 244 Avg Length 51 min Format Long form Since Jun 2018 Get Email Contact
10. Black SEL Podcast
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Black SEL is about acknowledging the ways that SEL competencies have been present in black communities long before the designation or study of social-emotional learning. In this seasonal podcast, we open up a safe space for black thought leaders and change-makers to share their experiences, and expertise all while highlighting key Social-Emotional Skills. Through each episode, we showcase the variety and depth of the Black SEL experience by making SEL relatable, tangible, and sustainable in Black Communities.Listen, subscribe, and share with a friend!MORE Producer/Network BlackSEL.org
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 35Facebook 917Twitter 2.8KInstagram 8.8K Avg Length 32 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact
11. SEL In Action
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Social and emotional well-being for both students and staff will need to be addressed in schools this fall. The SEL In Action podcast will assist you on your journey as we share stories from all over the world to explore models, frameworks, research, and best practices in SEL and other related pedagogies — including culturally responsive teaching, trauma-informed teaching, restorative practices for restorative justice and inclusive pedagogy for diversity, equity, and inclusion.MORE Producer/Network BAM Radio Network
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12. Everyday SEL
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By educators, for educators. Everyday SEL is an exploration of how educators wrestle with the research, best practices, and everyday struggles to meet the ever-changing needs of our students and families, and how our relationships are central to student learning.MORE Producer/Network Chris
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2 Avg Length 31 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact
13. Teach SEL Podcast
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A podcast about Social-Emotional Learning for educators (or anyone, for that matter). Join pre-service teacher and SEL enthusiast Jenna Niemeyer as she has conversations with SEL experts and practitioners.MORE Producer/Network Jenna Niemeyer
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact
14. Teaching Social Emotional Learning Through Music
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Music IS social. Music IS emotional. Musical Social Emotional Learning (MSEL) capitalizes on the power of music education to help our students build the competencies of self (self-awareness & self-management), others (social awareness and relationship management), and decisions (responsible decision-making). Music for All and Dr. Scott N. Edgar is here to help make this important work relevant and musical for both music educators and their students.MORE Email ****@musicforall.org
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15. The Social & Emotional Podcast
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The Social and Emotional Podcast is a podcast that is a part of 'MllO'. An SEL site and upcoming app for schools, students, and teachers in today's ever-evolving world, filled with social and emotional obstacles like never before.We are 2 high school teachers, alongside a guidance counselor and discipline coordinator, putting in our own 2 cents on hopefully living a better life.MORE Producer/Network Andrew Jones
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 69 min Format Long form Get Email Contact
16. The Art of SEL
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The Art of SEL, hosted by Jonathan Juravich, is a show exploring connections between art teaching and social and emotional learning.
Producer/Network The Art of Education University
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 35Facebook 93.6KTwitter 15.8KInstagram 78.8K Avg Length 34 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact
17. Mental Health - Social-Emotional Learning
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Sessions from the Mental Health-Social-Emotional Summit held on Feb. 25, 2020, at the Greater Columbus Convention Center.
Producer/Network OSBA
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18. Social Emotional Learning for Faculty
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Attention Teachers: Ignite the Flames of Passion! Build Unforgettable Connections and Reignite Your Love for Teaching! Undeniably the adults in the building need SEL too! I am here for YOU :). I have been in education for over 20 years. From driving school buses to an assistant principal. I SEE you teachers and staff! I KNOW student mental health and SEL starts with the adults in the building. Are you teacher tired, thinking about quitting, close to burnout and don't know how to manage the stress - YOUR SEL is THE place to start! And we can help you on your journey!MORE Host April Danielle
Producer/Network April Danielle
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19. A Slice of SEL
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Spend time with Angela, Nic, and Kevin—the SEL services team at the St. Croix River Education District—for advice and practical tools that will improve your quality of life, help your students thrive, and make your school a supportive community for all. This humble podcast was created primarily for educators, and specifically for our colleagues in the Minnesota school districts of Chisago Lakes, East Central, Hinckley-Finlayson, North Branch, Pine City, and Rush City.MORE Producer/Network St. Croix River Education District
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Apple Rating 4/5Apple Reviews 8Facebook 857Instagram 234 Avg Length 27 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact
20. SEL Unfiltered: Empowering the SEL Guide In You
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A podcast for teachers, school counselors and educators who are looking for additional SEL resources and encouragement from others on the same path. The Mind Trek SEL Program is uniquely crafted by our staff with over 54 years of combined public service and counseling expertise. Let's talk SEL!The Mind Trek SEL Program is an engaging, trusted, standards-aligned, Social Emotional Learning curriculum for 7th through 12th grade, giving students the tools for self-awareness, social awareness, mindset, and relationship skills.For more info, check out our blog at https://themindtrek.com/blog/MORE Producer/Network The Mind Trek
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 5Facebook 56Twitter 104Instagram 40 Avg Length 22 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact
21. The Power of SEL
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The Power of SEL explores wellbeing and academic achievement through social and emotional learning. In this five-part series, we share insights from 13 years of partnership between Education First and the NoVo Foundation and celebrate the achievements of over 1,000 grantees. Each episode examines why SEL matters and how it works in classrooms, schools, and districts — including practices to engage students and educators and navigate challenges. Learn together about centering equity in SEL, building consensus and coalitions, and prioritizing student and educator wellbeing.MORE Producer/Network Education First
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22. Social-Emotional Learning In The Wartime
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It is a series of eight video episodes recorded with teachers from Ukraine that attended the Regional English Language Office Alumni Conference devoted to the topic of Social-Emotional Learning In The War Time. You will hear their inspirational stories, thoughts and experiences that they developed not only during the conference, but also in their new political situation.MORE Producer/Network WorldLINK Foundation
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23. Staying SEL:Connected in Sac City
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As we engage in distance learning through the Covid-19 school closures, how do we maintain our sense of connection, belonging, and community? This podcast will aim to bring the voices of our Sac City family together in one place so we can better listen to each other's stories, hear about how we're coping with distance learning- including our challenges and successes, and our hopes for when we enter back into physical school space with each other. Each episode will focus on a SEL core competency, engaging interviews, and tips for practicing SEL. The podcast is hosted by the SCUSD SEL Team.MORE Producer/Network Mai Xi
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24. Sprinkles of SEL with U2L
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This is a podcast about social emotional learning (SEL), wellness, neuroscience and healthy habits for educators and anyone in the education space.
Producer/Network Lauren - Director of Social and Emotional Learning at United to Learn
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25. Regulated Classrooms: SEL Chats for Elementary Teachers
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Grab your coffee and flair pens—Regulated Classrooms is your go-to SEL podcast for K 8 teachers. Hosted by teacher-turned-SEL coach Steph from Be Well to Learn, each episode brings real talk, relatable stories, and practical strategies for teacher wellness, student connection, and classroom SEL. With expert guests and solo chats, you'll learn to set boundaries, manage emotions, and build a classroom culture where everyone thrives—starting with you.MORE Host Stephanie Genco Gasiecki
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26. SEL Rockstars
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In season two, Sandy Tarantino is joined by Kelly Corriher to interview people around Buncombe county who have great SEL practices for the benefit of our teachers.The SEL Rockstars Logo is collaborative work by Ms. Luther, Ms. Ebinger, and Ms. McDaris' classes inspired by The Dot by Peter Reynolds. Art lesson source: Cassie Stephens.MORE Producer/Network Sandy Tarantino and Kelly Corriher
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27. Powerful Theatre Techniques To Enhance Social And Emotional Learning
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Welcome to the podcast 'Powerful Theatre Techniques To Enhance Social And Emotional Learning.' In this series, we explore how theatre can transform learning by enhancing students' social and emotional skills. We'll cover practical techniques including using reading as a mini performance, mastering active listening, and employing imaginative engagement. Additionally, we delve into physical and vocal training exercises to boost expression and communication. Tune in to learn how these theatrical methods can make learning more dynamic, fostering creativity, empathy, and collaboration.MORE Producer/Network Anelí Alexa
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28. Keep Going; Social & Emotional Learning Podcast
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Welcome to the Keep Going; Social & Emotional Learning Podcast. My name is Thalia, a primary school teacher and I'm here to support educators transition back into teaching after experiencing trauma. This is a bi-weekly series. The goals and mission of the podcast is to support educators with transition back into the classroom with a focus on SEL. Trauma is broken down as the response to a deeply distressing or disturbing event that overwhelms an individual's ability to cope.MORE Producer/Network Thalia Burgess
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29. The SEL Five
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We hope this 5-minute podcast can be useful to you in your classroom! Our vision is for you to play this in your morning meetings or SEL lessons to facilitate discussion.
Producer/Network Chelsea Leming and Rebecca Moore
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30. SEL Stories Shared by 3rd Graders
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This podcast is brought to you by the 3rd Graders in a Marquette Elementary School. They are sharing stories that about social emotional topics written by various authors. The students chose these stories because they feel the messages are important.MORE Estimated listeners
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31. Social & Emotional Learning In Education
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There are many problems with the American education system. One problem is the widening achievement gap. A proven way to help students learn is by incorporating social & emotional learning into the classroom.MORE Producer/Network Mina Rose
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32. Compass | Social-Emotional Learning ?
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Welcome to Compass, your guide to navigating the complexities of life through Social and Emotional Learning (SEL). In each episode, we dive deep into practical strategies, mindfulness techniques, and emotional tools designed to help you find balance, clarity, and personal growth. Whether you're a student, parent, or educator, Compass provides valuable lessons to help you embrace challenges, uplift others, and learn about yourself. Tune in, take a breath, and let's find our way together.MORE Estimated listeners
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Show Hosts and Producers
| Podcaster Name | Role | Podcast Link | Podcast Episodes | Gender | Twitter Handle | Twitter Followers | |
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| Andrea Samadi | Host | andreasamadi.podbean.com | 392 | Female | @andreasamadi | 3K | |
| Deanna Mayers | Co Host | selinedu.buzzsprout.com | 144 | Female | |||
| Dr. Krista Leh | Co Host | selinedu.buzzsprout.com | 144 | @resonance_ed | |||
| Nini White | Host | bit.ly/BPSELpodcast | 182 | Female | @niniwhite | 11 | |
| April Danielle | Host | instagram.com/selfaculty | 14 | Female | |||
| Stephanie Genco Gasiecki | Host | 8 | Female | ||||
| Thom Stecher | podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/selconvergence/episodes/51-Staying-Grounded-in-These-Challenging-Times-e3429fm | 127 | Male | @ThomStecher | |||
| Secd Lab | anchor.fm/secd-lab/episodes/STAT-Teaching-Strategies--with-Laura-Bond--Dr--Lauren-Fullmer-e19gmhl | 30 | @secdlab | 4.7K | |||
| The Mind Trek | podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-mind-trek/episodes/Recovering-from-the-Impact-of-COVID-e1gpl0u | 63 | @themindtrek | 104 | |||
| Blacksel.org | dangersofthemind.com | 87 | @dangerofthemind | 2.8K | |||
| St. Croix River Education District | podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scred-sel/episodes/29--Class-Meetings-e100sn2 | 36 | @scredmn | ||||
| The Art Of Education University | theartofsel.libsyn.com/trailer | 9 | @theartofed | 15.8K |
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