Steph and the Storytime Crew
Steph and the Storytime Crew is a podcast of gentle, engaging stories that help kids regulate emotions, feel safe in their bodies, and navigate the ups and downs of growing up.
Created by therapist and mum Steph McCarter, each 15–30 minute story supports emotional resilience, self-worth, and nervous system regulation - covering everything from anxiety and big feelings to friendships, confidence, and self-trust.
While many families love the stories at bedtime, teachers and educators also use them in classrooms, calm corners, and transition times to support focus, connection, and emotional balance.
Perfect for ages 5 through to 12 (and the grown-ups who listen too), especially sensitive, deep-feeling, neurodivergent, or anxious kids who experience the world a little more intensely.
Blending storytelling with nervous system wisdom, Steph also supports families through neurodiversity coaching - helping parents better understand and support their beautifully unique kids.
Think: big feelings, funny animals, gentle tools, and moments of calm that kids actually enjoy.
New stories added regularly.
Episodes
28 episodes
Koda the Koala and Wuggles the Worry Wort
Una the Unicorn and the Things Tests Can’t Measure
Noah the Nimbus Dragon and the Feeling of Home
Those First Day Feelings – A Kids’ Story About Back-to-School Nerves
Josie the Jaguar: A Funny Kids’ Story About Confidence and Self-Belief
A Wonderfully Wobbly Christmas with the Storytime Crew
Helping Sensitive Kids Shine: Emmy the Axolotl and the Glitter-Apocalypse
How Teamwork Makes the Dream Work
Looks Can Be Deceiving: A Story About What’s Under the Surface
The Chill Drill: A Kids Story About Finding Calm After Chaos
The Board Game Blow-Up: A Kids Story About Winning and Losing
Storytime Crew: Affirmations for Calm, Brave and Happy Kids
Ollie the Otter and the First-Day Jitters: A Sleep Story about Anxiety, Friendship and Confidence
Winnie’s Wiggle and Savvy’s Sparkle: A Story About Self-Confidence
Winnie’s Wiggle and Savvy’s Sparkle: A Sleep Story About Self-Confidence
Baxter the Badger and the Mask She Wears
The Day the Calm Went Missing
Ollie the Otter and the Safe School Days
Isla the Tiger and the Brains That Shine Differently
Oscar the Owl and the Friendship Feels
Nimbus Noah vs The Nasty Narrator
Pip the Panda Who's Learning the Truth About Perfection
Gus the Gorilla's Big Blow Up
Lenny the Llama and the Day Everything Went Wrong
Una the Unicorn and the Sparkle Fart Symphony