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Steph and the Storytime CrewThose First Day Feelings – A Kids’ Story About Back-to-School NervesGoing back to school can stir up all sorts of feelings… excitement, nerves, wobbly tummies, big thoughts, and quiet worries that don’t always have words yet.In this special Storytime Crew episode, Ollie the Otter, Josie the Jaguar, Savvy the Seal, Emmy the Axolotl, Lenny the Llama and Que the Quokka come together on the night before school starts again. They talk about feeling nervous, carrying big feelings in their backpacks, using their voices when things feel tricky, and remembering that grown-ups feel first-day feelings too.This gentle, reassuring story helps children:normalise back...
2026-01-2515 min
Steph and the Storytime CrewJosie the Jaguar: A Funny Kids’ Story About Confidence and Self-BeliefGet ready for giggles, sparkles and a whole lot of heart in this brand-new Storytime Crew adventure.In Josie the Jaguar: A Funny Kids’ Story About Confidence and Self-Belief we follow Josie, a beautifully sensitive jaguar who wakes up having one of those wobbly days where everything feels harder and self-doubt sneaks in like a sneaky little shadow.On a mission to find out who she’s “supposed” to be, Josie tries being a squirrel, a bird, even a hippo… and fails spectacularly in the funniest ways. Luckily, her best friend Una the Unicorn is right besi...
2025-12-0815 min
Steph and the Storytime CrewA Wonderfully Wobbly Christmas with the Storytime CrewGet ready for a sleigh ride of giggles, glitter and glorious chaos in this very special Christmas episode of Steph and the Storytime Crew.Join Que the Quokka as she steps into the Storytime Village on Christmas Eve… expecting a calm day of decorating… only to find Coops in a colour-coded bauble crisis, Ollie vibrating with excitement, Lenny declaring Christmas is cancelled, Chloe dodging compliments, and Dane wearing a wreath as a belt because “it felt festive.”And just when things start settling… Emmy the Axolotl sneezes, her glitter jar explodes (again!), and a wonderfully, wobbly Chr...
2025-12-0115 min
Steph and the Storytime CrewHelping Sensitive Kids Shine: Emmy the Axolotl and the Glitter-ApocalypseHold onto your fins, little legends… things are about to get very sparkly.In this hilarious new Steph and the Storytime Crew episode, we dive deep into Fish School where Emmy the Axolotl faces the loudest, wildest, most glitter-covered day of her life. Between a shouty teacher, a pufferfish who keeps exploding like a disco balloon, Koko the Koi Fish's questionable “extra sparkle spray,” and a glitter cloud so big it basically becomes a weather event… Emmy’s gentle heart hits its tipping point.With a little help from Mrs Snail and a whole lot of heart...
2025-11-2131 min
Steph and the Storytime CrewHow Teamwork Makes the Dream WorkWhen Chloe the Cat and Dane the Diplodocus decide to build the ultimate jungle gym, things don’t exactly go to plan. Chloe wants everything to be perfect — measured, labelled, and symmetrical. Dane? Well… Dane prefers the “wing it and hope it doesn’t fall over” approach.What could possibly go wrong? (Spoiler: everything.)Join Steph and the Storytime Crew in this laugh-out-loud adventure about teamwork, flexibility, and learning that sometimes the biggest messes make the best memories.It’s a story about perfectionism, patience, and embracing the beautiful chaos that happens when two very diffe...
2025-11-0915 min
Steph and the Storytime CrewLooks Can Be Deceiving: A Story About What’s Under the SurfaceIn this ocean-sized adventure, meet Odin the Octopus and his best mate Angus the Alligator - two unexpected friends who prove that first impressions aren’t always what they seem. Angus might look big, scaly and a little bit scary, but underneath that tough exterior he’s as gentle as a sea sponge and twice as soft. And Odin? He’s clever, curious, and just a little bit clumsy - especially when those eight wiggly tentacles get him tangled up in trouble!When the Great Reef Surf-Off rolls around, everyone in the ocean learns a powerful lesson about...
2025-10-2917 min
Soulful Stories with StephA Silent Crisis: Why Are So Many Men Feeling Lost Inside Their Own Lives?In this powerful and unfiltered episode of Soulful Stories with Steph, we dive deep into the quiet crisis that’s affecting countless families and relationships around the globe. The epidemic of unhappy men.We'll unpack why so many men today feel disconnected, dissatisfied and stuck in survival mode, even when their lives look “successful” from the outside. We'll also explore the emotional, cultural, and energetic roots of this crisis - from generations of conditioning and emotional repression to nervous system burnout and the collapse of identity in modern masculinity.You’ll hear: ✨ Why men are struggl...
2025-10-2025 min
Soulful Stories with StephWhat Are Core Wounds? (And Why Your Childhood Stories Are Still Running the Show)Have you ever wondered why the same patterns keep repeating themselves in your life - over and over - no matter how much inner work you’ve done? In this episode, Steph dives into the world of core wounds and how the stories we created in childhood to survive are often still quietly running the show as adults.We’ll explore the five core wounds - abandonment, rejection, humiliation, betrayal, and injustice - and uncover how they shape the way you love, work and see yourself. Steph shares her own experiences, offe...
2025-09-2517 min
Soulful Stories with StephPowerful Guided Healing Meditation: DNA Activation, Ancestral Release & Chakra RepairStep into a powerful, guided multidimensional healing meditation designed for your highest and greatest good. In this session, you’ll work to:Release karmic patterns, outdated soul contracts, and ancestral burdensRetrieve fragmented soul pieces and repair your chakras and DNAClear energetic cords, implants, and interferenceRestore spiritual sovereignty and inner alignmentThis meditation uses soothing 528Hz and 432Hz frequencies to support DNA repair, chakra balancing, and deep energetic restoration. Whether you’re seeking past life healing, emotional release, or so...
2025-09-2430 min
Steph and the Storytime CrewThe Chill Drill: A Kids Story About Finding Calm After ChaosRecess is over, but the energy is still buzzing! Join Coops the Capybara and Isla the Tiger in this playful and calming story as they discover The Chill Drill - a gentle, fun routine to help their bodies settle after all that running, jumping, and zooming around.Perfect for kids who need a little help transitioning from playtime to focus time, this episode guides little listeners through shaking, stretching, breathing, and grounding - all in a soothing, story-driven way.Parents, teachers, and caregivers can follow along too, making it an easy tool to...
2025-09-2208 min
Steph and the Storytime CrewThe Board Game Blow-Up: A Kids Story About Winning and LosingIn this episode of Steph and the Storytime Crew, join Gus the Gorilla and the gang for The Board Game Blow-Up, a magical and fun story all about board games, friendship, and handling losing gracefully. Perfect for children aged 5–10, this story weaves laughter, adventure, and important life lessons into a cozy listening experience.Gus thinks he’s going to win, but when surprises shake up the game, he learns that being a true champion isn’t about crossing the finish line first. It’s about cheering your friends on, having fun, and sharing the joy of playing together...
2025-09-1512 minSoulful Stories with StephClaim Your Throne: A Guided Visualisation for Standing in Your PowerWhat if just 8 minutes a day could completely shift the way you see yourself and the way the world sees you?In this episode, I share a powerful guided ritual I’ve been channelled to bring through called The Throne Ritual. It’s designed to help you: ✨ Stand in your power without forcing or hustling ✨ Expand your energy field and create more space ✨ Anchor into the identity of the future-you who is ready to be seenThis is not about doing more. It’s about clearing what’s in the way, rooting into your...
2025-09-1008 min
Soulful Stories with StephQuiet Bravery: How Vulnerability Can Be the Strongest Thing You DoWhat does bravery really look like? In this episode of Soulful Stories with Steph, we’re redefining courage.So often, we’re taught that being brave means pushing through, keeping busy, or holding it all together. But true bravery - the kind that transforms lives - often looks very different.Join me as I explore the power of slowing down, allowing ourselves to feel, letting the tears flow, and asking for help when we need it. I’ll share personal stories of falling apart, the nervous system wisdom behind vulnerability, and the radical courage of showin...
2025-09-1018 min
Steph and the Storytime CrewOllie the Otter and the First-Day Jitters: A Sleep Story about Anxiety, Friendship and ConfidenceDoes your child get anxious about school? Worried about making new friends, starting a new class, or walking into a new environment? You’re not alone. In this Steph and the Storytime Crew bedtime story, we meet Ollie the Otter, who is starting at a brand-new school and feeling all the first-day jitters.This calming sleep story for kids is designed to help with anxiety about school, separation worries, and those butterflies in the tummy that show up when children face change. Through Ollie’s gentle adventure, little listeners lear...
2025-09-0919 min
Steph and the Storytime CrewStorytime Crew: Affirmations for Calm, Brave and Happy KidsGet ready for something a little different with Steph and the Storytime Crew! In this episode, we’re diving into the magical world of affirmations, the positive words that help kick out those pesky Thinky Stinkies and fill our brains with confidence, kindness, and calm.Steph is joined by her special friend, Ollie the Otter, and together they share 30 fun and powerful affirmations for kids to repeat out loud (or in their heads). Together, we’ll learn how saying kind things to ourselves can actually rewire our brains, chase away those grumpy, stinky thou...
2025-09-0907 min
Steph and the Storytime CrewWinnie’s Wiggle and Savvy’s Sparkle: A Story About Self-ConfidenceOn this episode of Steph and the Storytime Crew, we’re heading under the sea for the funniest, splashiest talent show ever! Meet Winnie the Walrus, also known as the Twirly Whirly Walrus Extraordinaire… sort of. Dancing isn’t exactly Winnie’s strength, but with his best friend Savvy the Seal cheering him on (she’s the sweetest soul in the ocean, even if she doesn’t realise just how kind and magical she is), he learns a big lesson about self-confidence, resilience, and finding joy in being yourself.This cheeky, giggle-filled story will have yo...
2025-09-0112 min
Steph and the Storytime CrewWinnie’s Wiggle and Savvy’s Sparkle: A Sleep Story About Self-ConfidenceOn this Steph and the Storytime Crew Sleep Story episode, we’re heading under the sea for the funniest, splashiest talent show ever! Meet Winnie the Walrus, also known as the Twirly Whirly Walrus Extraordinaire… sort of. Dancing isn’t exactly Winnie’s strength, but with his best friend Savvy the Seal cheering him on (she’s the sweetest soul in the ocean, even if she doesn’t realise just how kind and magical she is), he learns a big lesson about self-confidence, resilience, and finding joy in being yourself.This cheeky, giggle-filled story will h...
2025-09-0119 min
Soulful Stories with StephGuided Body Scan Meditation: Reset Your AnxietyDiscover the power of slowing down with this 20-minute guided body scan meditation. Blending gentle relaxation music with soothing nature sounds, this practice is designed to help you release tension, reduce stress, calm anxiety, and reconnect with your body.This is the same meditation I guide many of my energy therapy clients through — a simple yet powerful way to relax deeply, quiet the mind, and prepare for restful sleep.Whether you’re looking for stress relief, a bedtime meditation, or just a moment of peace in your day, this body scan will leave you feeling grou...
2025-08-1920 min
Soulful Stories with StephThe Voices We’ve Ignored: A Call to Action for NeurodiversityIn this powerful episode of Soulful Stories with Steph, I’m pulling back the curtain on what it really feels like to be neurodivergent in a world that wasn’t built for us.I share an open letter to schools, universities, workplaces, and society at large, calling out the systems that force neurodivergent people to mask, abandon their authenticity and the culture that perpetuates the trauma cycle.We’ll explore:The devastating statistics around mental health struggles and neurodiversityThe hidden toll of masking in schools and workplacesWhy traditional systems are failing neurodivergent children, students, and em...
2025-08-1828 min
Steph and the Storytime CrewBaxter the Badger and the Mask She WearsIn this sleepytime story, we meet Baxter the Badger who is a bright, kind, and oh-so-helpful little legend who’s known for being “such a good listener” and “so easy.” But what no one sees is the jumble of feelings Baxter hides under her polite smile and quiet voice.By day, she mirrors her classmates, laughs at jokes she doesn’t find funny, and tries her hardest to fit in. But by the time she gets home, the mask crashes down—and her family is left wondering why she’s so different at school than she is at home.W...
2025-08-1314 min
Steph and the Storytime CrewThe Day the Calm Went MissingIn this extra-special episode, the Sleepytime Crew discovers something is… off. The calm at Jungle School has gone missing, and everyone’s feeling a little wobbly inside. Ollie the Otter is anxious. Koda the Koala can’t slow his thoughts. Una the Unicorn’s belly won’t stop rumbling with farts. And Oscar the Owl? He’s struggling after a tough game of handball.Thankfully, Que the Quokka is close by - and she knows just what to do. With warm hugs, sensory tools, and soft words, Que helps each friend feel safe, seen, and settled.This heart...
2025-08-0319 min
Steph and the Storytime CrewOllie the Otter and the Safe School DaysIn this episode of Steph and the Sleepytime Crew, meet Ollie the Otter—a sensitive, big-hearted little guy who finds school a bit overwhelming. Saying goodbye to Mum is hard. The classroom is loud. The playground is wild. And Ollie feels everything—his classmates’ moods, his teacher’s stress, even the squeaky chairs and the bright lights.But with the help of his invisible Bubble Suit, his calm teacher’s aide Mrs. Puffin, his trusty stuffed toy Mini Mysterio, and the magical Snuggle String that connects him to Mum all day long… Ollie learns how to stay calm, feel s...
2025-07-2313 min
Steph and the Storytime CrewIsla the Tiger and the Brains That Shine DifferentlyIn tonight’s story, we meet Isla the Tiger—a clever, focused jungle cub who sees the world a little differently. Isla’s preparing for the Jungle Genius Games with her brilliant crew of friends, each with their own unique brain and way of doing things.There’s Lizzy the Ladybug, who bounces from thought to thought with hyperactive, sparkly energy… Ziggy the Zebra, who struggles with reading but creates wild jungle songs… Koda the anxious but deeply kind Koala… Lenny the gifted and intense Llama… Coops the careful, order-loving Capybara… and Toby the Tree Frog, whose steady neurotypica...
2025-07-1916 min
Steph and the Storytime CrewOscar the Owl and the Friendship FeelsIn this heartfelt episode of Steph and the Sleepytime Crew, we join Oscar the Owl — funny, loyal, and full of feels — as he navigates a tricky friendship that’s starting to feel… not-so-friendly. When his mate Foxy the Flying Fox starts making mean jokes, controlling the game, and putting others down, Oscar feels anxious and unsure. But with help from wise old Nanna Owl and his best friend PJ the Pelican, Oscar learns to listen to his body, stand up for what’s right, and protect his inner sparkle.This 15-minute story gently explores e...
2025-07-1714 min
Soulful Stories with StephRaising Sensitive Sons: Strength in their SoftnessWhat if the things the world tells our boys to suppress — their emotions, intuition, tenderness - are actually their greatest gifts?In this episode, I’m sharing the raw, real, and soulful truths about raising sensitive boys in a world that still doesn’t quite know what to do with their depth. I talk about the invisible load they carry, what emotional safety actually looks like, and the parenting tools that have supported my son and my clients most — from nervous system regulation to energetic boundaries and everything in between.I also speak to something I’ve com...
2025-07-1526 min
Steph and the Storytime CrewNimbus Noah vs The Nasty NarratorIn tonight’s story, we meet Noah the Nimbus Dragon—a super clever, deep-feeling cloud-dweller who notices everything. But sometimes, Noah hears a not-so-nice voice in his head that tells him he’s not good enough. This voice, known as Noel the Nasty Narrator, has a lot to say… and none of it is kind.With help from a wise old friend (yes, Una the Unicorn makes a return!), Noah learns that just because you think something, doesn’t mean it’s true. Especially if it’s coming from a soggy-suited Thought Gremlin with a bad attitude.
2025-07-1414 min
Steph and the Storytime CrewPip the Panda Who's Learning the Truth About PerfectionIn this heartfelt Steph & the Sleepytime Crew adventure, we meet Pip - a determined little Panda with big dreams and even bigger feelings. When her first attempt at roller skating doesn’t go as planned (okay… it’s a complete disaster), Pip spirals into self-doubt, frustration, and one very dramatic panda meltdown.But with a little help from her wise friend Moxy the Meercat, Pip learns a few powerful lessons:- Perfection isn’t real- Mistakes don’t mean you’re failing- And just because a thought feels true, doesn’t mean it is...
2025-07-0512 min
Soulful Stories with StephFeminine Archetypes, Embodiment & the Power of Being Seen with Janelle BridgeThis week, I’m joined by my lovely friend Janelle Bridge — psychic visionary, energetics coach, and one half of Stay Married, where she works with her husband supporting couples to reconnect.In this episode, Janelle opens up about the past two years — a chapter that brought her to her knees and cracked her wide open. She shares what it’s taken to stop holding it all together, the uncomfortable lessons around surrender and receiving, and how her new offering Devoured by the Divine was born from that raw and real space.We also dive into:The fe...
2025-07-0347 min
Steph and the Storytime CrewGus the Gorilla's Big Blow UpTonight’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 somethin...
2025-06-2717 min
Soulful Stories with StephAnxiety and Me: How I Made Peace With My PanicIn this deeply personal episode of Soulful Stories with Steph, I’m opening up about my lifelong journey with anxiety. What it looked like, how it shaped me, and what finally helped me begin to heal and get it under control.From the quiet panic of childhood to full-blown panic attacks and insomnia, wine dependency, and medical gaslighting of my twenties and thirties, I share the moments that broke me, as well as the ones that slowly brought me back to life.This is a story about trauma hiding in plain sight. About being dismissed, di...
2025-06-2626 min
Steph and the Storytime CrewLenny the Llama and the Day Everything Went WrongIn tonight’s story, Lenny the Llama from the Sleepytime Crew, is having one of those days.The smoothie’s wrong, the socks are wrong, and the whole world feels… just ughhhhh.But when Lenny meets Doris the Donkey under the gum tree, he learns a simple trick to help shift his mood and reframe a bad day - even just a little bit.This episode is all about emotional resilience: ✔ recognising big feelings ✔ learning to pause and reflect ✔ and spotting the small, good things, even in the messPerfect fo...
2025-06-2312 min
Soulful Stories with StephSubtle Magic: Learning to Hear Your IntuitionIn this heart-led episode of Soulful Stories with Steph, we gently unravel the myth that intuition is only for the "lucky ones" or the “gifted”, and we explore what it really means to tune into your inner knowing when it whispers, not shouts.Steph shares her own raw, funny, and powerful journey from doubting everything to becoming a deep listener of her body, her spirit team, and the quiet cues of her soul. You’ll hear how Reiki cracked her open, how daily oracle cards built trust, and why vertigo during a session turned into her biggest “aha” mom...
2025-06-1927 min
Steph and the Storytime CrewUna the Unicorn and the Sparkle Fart SymphonyUna the Unicorn is full of sparkle, sweetness… and candy-scented farts.She’s silly, magical, and one-of-a-kind - but when the other unicorns at Sparkle School start making fun of her, Una begins to wonder if she’s just too much.In this funny and heartwarming bedtime story, kids join Una as she tries to hide her sparkle, fit in, and be “normal.” But in the end, it’s her most embarrassing moment that shows everyone — including Una — just how magical being your true self really is.This 12-minute wind-down story helps little legends e...
2025-06-1712 min
Steph and the Storytime CrewZiggy the Zebra's Bedtime DiscoWelcome to Ziggy Zzz’s Sleepytime Disco — the only bedtime party where you shake, shimmy, and sloooow dance your way to sleep.Join Ziggy the Zebra and her sparkly pyjamas for a silly-soothing bedtime adventure under the stars. There’s wiggly toes, spaghetti legs, invisible hugs, and the magical Zebra Breath — all wrapped in gentle beats and dreamy vibes.Designed for kids aged 4–10, this 10-minute sleep meditation blends body awareness, breathwork, and rhythm to help your little one melt into sleep with a smile on their face and stripes in their dreams.So hit p...
2025-06-1608 min
Steph and the Storytime CrewCoops the Capybara Who Can’t See His CoolCoops, the Capybara is a scooter legend at the local pump track.He shreds the local pump track like a total pro — flipping, carving, spinning and tailwhipping like nobody’s business.Kids cheer. Parents watch on in awe. Birds literally stop to watch.But… Coops doesn’t feel cool.In fact, he doesn’t feel much of anything except mehhhh. Because no matter what trick he lands, his brain keeps saying: “You’re not really that great.”In this gentle and funny sleep story, Coops learns what self-worth really means — and that it doesn’...
2025-06-1611 min
Steph and the Storytime CrewKoda the Koala and the Bedtime Brain BuzzKoda the Koala is tired — like, eyelids-drooping, brain-melting, koala-on-the-verge-of-collapse tired. But there’s just one problem… His brain will. not. stop. It's so noisy in there.In this gently silly and soothing sleep story, Koda tries everything to get his bedtime brain to chill out. With a little help, some slow breathing, and the reminder that it's okay to feel a little wobbly at night, Koda finally learns how to feel safe, seen, and settled — just as he is.Perfect for those little overthinkers, big feelers, and any child who needs a soft l...
2025-06-1608 min
Soulful Stories with StephHealing While Parenting: Breaking Cycles, Not KidsParenting while healing is brave work — and let's be real, bloody hard some days.In this episode, Steph opens up about what it really looks like to raise a child while reparenting yourself. She talks about breaking intergenerational patterns, the guilt that shows up when we get it wrong, and the emotional whiplash of trying to stay regulated when your nervous system is fried.You'll hear about co-regulation (and what it actually looks like in real life), the role of inner child work, and how tending to your own emotional needs is not se...
2025-06-1225 min
Soulful Stories with StephBONUS - Return to Safety: A Grounding Guided MeditationReturn to Safety: A Grounding Meditation is the perfect companion to Episode - Safe, Seen, and In Your Skin. This gentle guided meditation invites you to slow down, reconnect with your breath, and begin rebuilding a sense of internal safety, one moment at a time. Whether you're feeling anxious, disconnected, or just need a nervous system reset, this 10 minute meditation will help you come home to your body with compassion and care.Send us a text
2025-06-0810 min
Soulful Stories with StephSafe, Seen, and In Your SkinWhat does it really mean to feel safe in your body — and why does it matter more than we realise?In this solo episode, Steph shares her personal story of living in a body that didn’t feel safe for years — and what shifted when she finally started listening to her nervous system instead of overriding it.This episode explores:The quiet ways we disconnect from our bodiesWhy safety is the foundation of all real healingHow trauma, stress, and people-pleasing shape our nervous systemWhat we were never taught about feeling safeHow creating safety in our bo...
2025-06-0524 min
Soulful Stories with StephThe Wound, the Wake-Up, the WhyIn this deeply personal first episode, I share the story behind Soulful Stories with Steph—the truth I used to keep hidden, the healing that changed everything, and why I believe your story matters, no matter how messy or unfinished it feels.I talk about my experience with childhood trauma, complex PTSD, anxiety, and the years I spent in survival mode—numbing, people-pleasing, and searching for myself in all the wrong places. I also share why traditional talk therapy didn’t help me fully heal—and how energy work, nervous system regulation, and soul-based practices finally did.If...
2025-05-2909 min
The Inner KnowWhat The Hell is Kinesiology? & How it Changed Our Lives! with Energy Therapist Steph McCarterIf you've been listening to the podcast for a while, you will have heard me bang on about kinesiology and how it has literally changed my life and my son Sebs! Everyone always asks me what it is and I find it really hard to explain, so I thought I'd leave it to an expert. Steph from Whitespace Wellbeing joins me today to chat about how kinesiology and other magical modalities, and the way they have drastically improved our lives and the lives of our loved ones. Stephs deets are below: Podcast Special
2023-10-1145 min
Where to Start - The Red Tent PodcastWhere to Start with Steph McCarterThis week Mikki chats to Steph McCarter who is an Intuitive Energy Therapist, Reiki Master, Kinesiologist, Meditation Therapist AND Mindset Coach!Steph is passionate about helping her clients to move from merely surviving to absolutely thriving and we're SO excited to share her story and work with you today.Take advantage of Steph's discount here.You can find Steph on The Red Tent directory here.If you'd like to become a Red Tent practitioner, you can sign up here.You can access free resources mentioned in this episode here.
2023-01-2348 min