In the few episodes available without a subscription, there are ads at the beginning, middle, and end for a Rebel Girl book. A paid subscription buys ad-free listening with credits at the end of each episode.
Positive Messages
a lot
The podcast encourages listeners to rest and let their minds wander. The story episodes inspire listeners to believe in themselves and embrace their identities. In the story about Frida Kahlo, the narrator says, "Our identities, all the things that make us who we are, are important." Multiple stories celebrate perseverance, courage, and integrity.
Positive Role Models
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The story episodes feature women, both famous and lesser-known, throughout history who've shown remarkable integrity, bravery, perseverance, and/or dedication to a cause. In stories about Maya Angelou, Amelia Earhart, Robin Wall Kimmerer, and many others, the narration celebrates the way these women have embraced their unique identities.
Diverse Representations
a lot
Encourages listeners to be true to their unique stories and selves, like the women in history they profile. Stories highlight women of different ages, historical periods, ethnic heritages, and fields of expertise. In the Frida Kahlo story, the narrator says, "Frida lived in a time when she could have hid away her experiences as someone with disabilities, as a Mexican woman, as an artist, because she didn't fit the mold that society had created for her. But instead, she chose to rebel by being true to herself in every way." Stories center around women like Marjory Stoneman Douglas (women's sufferage advocate), Wangari Maathai (Kenyan political activist). and Alicia Alonso (a Cuban ballerina who was partially blind).
The story episodes educate listeners about accomplished women, including their historical contexts and issues they champion(ed). Listeners learn about the history and ecology of the Everglades in the episode about Marjory Stoneman Douglas, and the landforms and cultural customs of Afghanistan in the episode about Saira Shah.
Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that Rebel Girls: Dream On is a mix of 30-minute soundscapes and 20-minute stories about inspiring women from Rebel Girls. The soundscapes consist of calming music and sound effects, while the story episodes tell listeners about remarkable women of varying backgrounds with some creative storytelling, such as narration about Marjory Stoneman Green from the point of view of an alligator, or narration about Saira Shah from the perspective of a flowing river. The stories sometimes mention war, oppression, and environmental devastation, but always highlight positive character traits like courage, perseverance, and integrity. There are just a few episodes available for free on Google Podcasts and Apple Podcasts, with more episodes and ad-free listening requiring a paid Rebel Girls+ subscription.
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What’s It About?
REBEL GIRLS: DREAM ON is produced by the creators of the Rebel Girls book series, podcasts, and app. Some of this podcast's episodes are soundscapes, which contain 30 minutes of calming music and sound effects to help listeners calm down or rest. Other shorter episodes tell stories inspiring women, often focusing on positive character traits like bravery, dedication, and integrity. The featured women span many different historical contexts, geographic locations, ages, and areas of accomplishment. Listening to more than three specific episodes requires a $4.99 per month or $34.99 per year subscription to Rebel Girls+ on Apple Podcasts.
Whether your child loves a good story to put them to sleep, or prefers calming sounds to drift them off, this podcast is a great bedtime companion. The Rebel Girls: Dream On podcast features a really impressive array of stories about women who've done and continue to do great things in our world. The featured women in each story come from diverse backgrounds and shine in storytelling, science, journalism, mathematics, art, activism and more. The story episodes strike a good balance between inspiring and calming, while the soundscapes are solidly restful with audio scenes like ocean waves, a symphonic concert, or a bird sanctuary. The soundscapes could be a great tool for repeated listens if your child likes to wind down with audio help. These perks come at a subscription price, though, since only three episodes are available for free.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how Rebel Girls: Dream On combines soothing sounds and stories with positive messages for bedtime. Why is it important to wind down before bedtime? How can hearing positive messages before we go to sleep affect how we feel?
Pricing structure:
Free to try, Paid (A few episodes are available for free with ads. Full access to the soundscapes and stories is available with a Rebel Girls+ channel subscription on Apple Podcasts for $4.99 per month or $34.99 per year after a 2-week free trial.)
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