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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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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💞Holding Onto the Little Blessings💞
I wanted to share a heartfelt update about Emily. Right now, things are stable, and for that we are truly grateful. Her prognosis remains poor 😔We are taking each day as it comes and trying to stay present rather than look too far ahead. At the moment, she isn’t showing any changes, which feels like a blessing, and we’re holding onto that.
The photo I’m sharing is from a Christmas tea we attended this weekend with her special-needs choir. They are some of the most authentic and pure-hearted people I’ve ever known. Despite all the challenges they each live with, the joy they bring into a room is extraordinary. Being around them feels deeply inspiring… they remind me what truly matters. It was such a beautiful afternoon and I cherished every minute.
These days, I’m soaking up each precious second we have together, letting myself really feel the sweetness in the small, everyday things.
Thank you for your continued support, kindness, and love. It means more than I can say.
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I took a little walk today and filmed a tiny moment of calm. I hope you find a moment of peace in your day too. 💛
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This one took me quite a while to finish… but I’m so happy to finally share it with you 🩵
My dreamy bedtime retelling of Pinocchio is now live! ✨
It’s a gentle, relaxing version of the classic tale — created to help you unwind and drift off peacefully.
I hope you enjoy it as much as I loved bringing it to life 💫
Sweet dreams!
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✨ New Video! ✨Another Little House!! By the Shores of Silver Lake is now available 🥰
This is the fourth book in the beloved Little House series, and I’m so happy to share it with you. Settle in, get cozy, and let this gentle classic carry you into a peaceful night. 🌙
You can find it here 👉https://youtu.be/GT8KbC8HVms
Sweet dreams,
Joanne xo
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