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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A new cozy bedtime story collection is coming this Sunday for my YouTube Members (Sleepy Eyes) ✨
Settle in for over two hours of cozy storytelling with four old-fashioned tales by Lucy Maud Montgomery, the beloved author of *Anne of Green Gables*. I’ll begin with a gentle relaxation, followed by these comforting stories accompanied by soft fireside sounds to help you unwind and drift off to sleep.
I hope you’ll enjoy this one, Sleepy Eyes!
If you’d like to join my Sleepy Eyes and enjoy this new bedtime collection on Sunday, you can become a member right here on my channel.
Sweet dreams, my friends. 🌙
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🌙 Something cozy is coming tomorrow…
I’m so excited to share that my complete, full-length narration of Heidi by Johanna Spyri will be arriving on the channel tomorrow Sunday August 23, 2026 at 8 PM EST.
8 hours of ultra soothing uninterrupted storytelling — perfect for settling into bed, getting cozy, and letting this beautiful classic keep you company through the night.
I’ve loved spending time in Heidi’s world of mountain air, simple comforts, friendship, and home, and I can’t wait to share the whole story with you.
Sending love,
Joanne
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✨ New Video ✨
Magical Fairytales for Deep Sleep & Anxiety Relief is now live on the channel.
Settle in, get comfortable, and enjoy a collection of soothing fairytales designed to help you relax, unwind, and drift peacefully off to sleep.
Sweet dreams,
Joanne 🌙
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🌙 A new bedtime story is now live…
Tonight’s tale is a gentle, magical fairytale, told slowly to help you unwind, ease the mind, and drift off into a peaceful sleep.
If you’re settling in for the night, you’re always welcome to rest here for a while.
Wishing you a calm and cozy evening… ✨
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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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