Storybox Playlist: Our Very Best Stories for Soothing in Times of Deep Stress

In times of uncertainty and grief, we all need moments to pause, breathe, and find our center again. Minneapolis has faced deeply troubling events in recent weeks, and our country is hurting. Whether you’re processing difficult emotions, struggling to sleep, or simply need a quiet refuge from the weight of what’s happening around us, these stories are for you.

We’re offering several free calming audio stories as support to anyone who needs comforting right now. Each story is designed to gently guide your mind toward peace — whether that’s through soothing imagery, gentle narratives, or simply a kind voice to listen to when the world feels too heavy. There’s no right or wrong way to use them. Listen before bed, during a break in your day, or whenever you need to step away and reconnect with a sense of calm. You deserve that space. We all do.

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Free Story
5+
Free Story
Junkyard Tales

Zippy and the Worry Charm

Zippy loses his worry charm and now he’s afraid he can’t sleep. What will he do?

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23 MINUTES
Fall
Free Story
9+
Free Story
The Storying Project, Ages 9+

The Storying Project: Sound of the Shankh

A young boy, a ship captain, and a deckhand — three solitary journeys of strength and courage.

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26 MINUTES
Free Story
4+
Free Story
Anxiety Tea

The Apricot Tree and the Robin

Can Oobst, a fruit fairy, help a nervous apricot tree find peace?

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18 MINUTES
Summer
Free Story
3+
Free Story
Sparkle Sleepytime

Little Hildy the Arctic Fox

Hildy the arctic fox learns that each autumn her fur will turn white, like the other foxes. This makes her worry about getting…

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16 MINUTES
Fall
Free Story
3+
Free Story
Helping and Healing Handy Toolbelt of Stories

Unshaking Shakira: the Pygmy Sloth who Fell

Shakira the sloth experiences a scary fall from the tree but with the help of her mother she learns to help her body…

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20 MINUTES
Free Story
3+
Free Story
Helping and Healing Handy Toolbelt of Stories

Denny and the Could Bee: A Story for Worrying

Denny’s teacher helps him shoo away all the “could bee” worries buzzing around him…

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21 MINUTES

Looking for more support during anxious times? We encourage you to check out our Anxiety Tea Collection.


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