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Steph and the Sleepytime Crew
Storytime with Steph and the Sleepytime Crew is a playful, soothing podcast filled with funny, heartwarming bedtime stories designed to help kids relax, unwind, and drift off feeling safe, seen, and deeply loved.
Each episode invites little listeners into a cozy world of big feelings, silly characters, and gentle life lessons — where farts are funny, worries are normal, and every part of them is welcome.
Created by Steph — a mum, an energy therapist, and former overthinking kid herself — this podcast is more than just a wind-down tool. It’s a nightly reminder that you don’t have to be perfect to be loved.
Whether your child is sensitive, spirited, anxious, neurodivergent, or just really tired — these stories are here to help them feel calm in their body, proud of who they are, and confident that there’s nothing wrong with being a little different.
Featuring regular visits from the Sleepytime Crew (like Koda the Koala, Coops the Capybara and Ziggy the Zebra), each story blends gentle mindfulness cues, emotional support, and a big dose of giggles — perfect for ages 4 to 10 (and secretly their grown-ups, too).
At the heart of every episode is this message:
You are safe. You are seen. And you are loved — just as you are.
Now let’s tuck in, take a deep breath… and join the crew.
Steph and the Sleepytime Crew
Gus the Gorilla's Big Blow Up
Tonight’s Sleepytime Crew adventure stars Gus the Gorilla, who’s usually a pretty chilled kinda guy... until Pancake Day goes completely wrong.
When someone pushes in front of him in the line and nobody notices how upset he is, Gus tries so hard to hold all those BIG feelings in. But big feelings don’t like being pushed down or ignored, and before long, Gus lets out a roar so loud it shakes the Jungle Junction treetops.
Join Steph and the Sleepytime Crew as Gus learns that anger isn’t something to squash or hide or ignore - it’s something that he needs to move through. With help from his friend, Calmille the Chameleon, Gus discovers a powerful way to feel his feelings without blowing up, and finds out just how good it feels to let the storm pass through him.
This gentle, funny, and relatable story helps kids:
– Recognise the early signs of anger
– Understand the role of movement in calming down
– Learn a simple tool to help manage their anger (M.B.T!)
– Feel safe and seen in their big emotions
So snuggle in, take a deep breath, and let’s find out how Gus the Gorilla moves from meltdown... to mellow.
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Hi, I’m Steph — a mum to a sensitive little guy and an energy therapist who works with kids (as well as adults) and I know how important it is that every child feels safe, seen, and loved just as they are. I created Steph and the Sleepytime Crew to help kids wind down with stories that spark giggles, build confidence, and support emotional and social wellbeing — one bedtime at a time.
Thanks for listening and letting me and the Sleepytime Crew be part of your family’s night-time routine!