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Nervousness Story | When My Heart Speeds Up (Stage Fright & Body Signals)

7 May 2026 · 11 min · S14 E3

Does your heart race when you have to speak up? 💓🎤 Join Ellie in this relatable educational kids story about handling nervousness. Perfect for a confidence-boosting car ride to school, teaching kids that a fast heart just means they care. Includes the song "When My Heart Speeds Up."

About This Episode:Ellie wants to share her special stone at Show-and-Tell, but her heart starts "tap-tap-tapping like a squirrel!" She feels scared of the physical feeling inside her chest. In this helpful episode, Mrs. Bell teaches Ellie that a racing heart isn't bad—it is a body signal. We provide safe kids content that helps children understand somatic symptoms of anxiety. These educational tales show that being brave doesn't mean you aren't scared; it means listening to your body and trying anyway.

What your child will learn (Educational Tips):

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Body Signals: Understanding that a pounding heart is the body's way of getting ready.

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Reframing Anxiety: Learning that nervousness often means "I care about this."

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Courage: Knowing that you can speak even when your voice shakes.

This is kid friendly content designed to build public speaking confidence and self-compassion.

Includes Original Song: 🎵 "When My Heart Speeds Up"

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