Bedtime stories for sleep, gentle anxiety and panic talk-downs, and guided relaxation to help calm the mind and support restful sleep.
Welcome! I’m Joanne, creator of Relax for a while and the voice behind the Drift Off Bedtime Stories podcast. This channel is a calm place to land, offering soothing storytelling, calming support, and gentle audio created to help you unwind and rest.
Unwind with relaxing bedtime stories, thoughtfully adapted from public-domain literature and narrated in a soft, unhurried style. Each story is designed to be easy to listen to, comforting, and safe for sleep.
You’ll also find supportive videos for moments of anxiety or panic, offering grounding and reassurance. Many videos begin with a short relaxation to help quiet the mind and gently guide you toward rest.
Whether you’re here to fall asleep, calm anxiety, or enjoy a peaceful pause, you are safe to rest here.
Sweet dreams,
Joanne
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New video is live! 🌧️✨
Sometimes we carry so much tension in our bodies without even realizing it. My latest video helps you consciously release that stress through guided full body progressive relaxation and gentle rain, designed to help you drift off into a deep, restful sleep.
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Our Little Muskoka Goat-Away!
We slipped away for a few days to Muskoka this past week, and one of the sweetest highlights was a goat walk through the woods. Yes… a goat walk. And it was just as charming as it sounds. Emily was absolutely delighted. Watching her walk along the forest trail with her little goat companion felt like a breath of fresh air for all of us.
For a little while, there were no appointments, no schedules, no numbers to track. Just the three of us… and a few very friendly goats.
I’m sharing a short video from our walk because it made me smile, and I hope it brings a bit of lightness to your day too. Sometimes it’s the simplest things… fresh air, animals, a forest path that remind us to pause and just be.
Thank you for being here, and for walking alongside us in this season of life.
With love,
Joanne
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Hi friends,
I wanted to let you know I’ve just shared a new bedtime video — Eight Fairytales to Help You Sleep.
There are eight gentle stories with over 3 hours of soothing narration and soft music throughout, created to help you relax, drift off, or stay asleep.
I hope this brings a little comfort and calm your way tonight.
Sweet dreams,
Joanne
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I had this little caricature created (AI generated) and it captures a lot of my world right now 🤍 Caring, creating, and finding small moments of comfort along the way.
Thank you for being here and for walking this path with me.
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I posted a little Shorts video today with 4 cozy bedrooms to choose from — each one meant to feel calm and relaxing. I can't decide!! 😄 I’m torn between Bedroom B and Bedroom D — they both feel so peaceful in different ways.
I’d love to know which one you find the most relaxing.
Drop your letter in the comments 💬
Sweetest dreams,
Joanne 🤍
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I just shared a new 4-hour Panic Attack Comfort video 🤍
If you’re feeling anxious, panicky, unsettled, or simply need something steady to stay with you, this was created for those moments. There’s no rushing, no fixing — just calm reassurance, grounding, and a gentle presence you can come back to again and again.
You’re not alone in this.
You can rest here. You are safe.
Sending so much love to anyone who needs this today 🌙
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Happy New Year, everyone 🤍 I’ve just posted a short video to wish you a Happy New Year and to let you know that a 4-HR Anxiety Comfort Video is on its way! This upcoming long-form comfort video is being created to help you feel supported, steady, and less alone when anxiety or panic feels overwhelming. I’ll share more very soon.
Thank you for being here with me as we step into a new year together.
Sending you calm and gentle wishes 🌙
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Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas 🎄
Sending love and warm wishes from my family to yours! Here’s a little picture of Emily and I and her Aunt Rosa on our Christmas Eve. We shared a special evening together 💕
Thank you for being here and for all your kindness this year 🤍
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Hello my lovely sleepy friends 🤍
A new cozy bedtime stories video is up — two gentle tales, soft music, and an unhurried, peaceful pace for rest.
I hope it keeps you company tonight.
Sweet dreams 🌙
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🌙 New Cozy Christmas Sleep Stories 🎄
I’ve just shared a new video with 5 calming Christmas bedtime tales, starting with a gentle relaxation to help you settle in. If you’re winding down for the night or enjoying a cozy winter evening, I hope this brings you a little comfort and restful sleep 🤍
Sweet dreams,
Joanne
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