Whimsywood Wanderings

Tara Nakae
  • 5.0 (2)
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Whimsy Wood Wanderings is a gentle storytelling podcast filled with soft adventure, warm wonder, and quiet magic. Each episode offers calming tales woven with kindness, imagination, and the whispering wisdom of Whimsywood. Guided by the glowing Whimsywise Owl, young listeners discover small signs of magic perfect for quiet moments, nature-loving families, and imaginative hearts.

  1. Jun 19

    Ep 4 - The Quiet Places

    Tonight, in a green and growing corner of Whimsywood, a small creature whose mind moves faster than anyone else’s notices something nobody else has seen — a quiet gone wrong, pointing toward somewhere none of them have ever been. And in a bedroom far away, a girl named Sam lies awake, caught in a small worry that won’t stop looping — the kind that isn’t quite big enough to talk about, but won’t let her sleep either. In this episode of Whimsywood Wanderings, we meet Muddle — a squirrel sprite whose fast, sparking, never-still magic notices what everyone else walks right past. We discover what Dewdrops are, and what Dewmere truly is, and why a single still puddle of rainwater might be exactly what a looping mind needs. And deep beneath the roots, the season’s mystery takes its first real turn. A story for anyone whose mind moves quickly — and for anyone who has ever lain awake with a small worry that wouldn’t let go. ~ 15 minutes | Ideal for bedtime, car rides, or a cozy corner with a blanket 🌿 THIS WEEK’S FIELD GUIDE PAGES Three collectible Field Guide pages are waiting for you at WhimsyWiseWonders.com: → When My Brain Moves Fast — a Wonderling page celebrating quick, busy, wonderful minds, with an honest look at the hard parts too → Dewdrops & Dewmere — a full field record on the gentlest creatures in Whimsywood, and the still water where hard feelings finish softening → Sitting With — a quiet practice for when someone you love is struggling, and for when your own mind is loud Download yours at WhimsywiseWonders.com

    18 min

  2. Jun 12

    The Storm That Lived Inside

    A storm has settled over Whimsywood—but not the kind that comes from clouds. After a sharp word spoken in the middle of a very big feeling, Pip discovers that even Windlings aren’t always sure what to do when emotions arrive fast and fierce. Meanwhile, in the human world, Oliver’s carefully made plans unravel, leaving him with a storm living inside that feels too big to hold. As Rootlight flickers through the Elder Tree’s roots, Tilly brews a potion of endurance, TwinkleHop carries a quiet gift between worlds, and a newly formed swirlstone reveals an ancient truth: feelings are real, and they are meant to move. Join us for an unforgettable Whimsywood Wandering about anger, disappointment, repair, and the courage to choose what comes next. ✨ This episode includes three printable Whimsywood Field Guide pages: • The Storm Book — a gentle reflection page for big feelings • Swirlstone Lore — uncover the magic of how Wonderlings and Windlings create swirlstones together • The River Practice — an outdoor ritual exploring how feelings, like water, find their way through Field Guide Pages can be downloaded at whimsywisewonders.com 🌿 Want to become our next Whimsywood Wonderling of the Week? Share a photo or video on Instagram showing how your family brought Whimsywood to life this week. You might share: • your completed Field Guide pages, • a moment of kindness, • a brave choice, • an outdoor adventure, • a family ritual, • a Whimsywood craft or potion, • or a time you found your way through something hard. Tag @WhimsyWiseWonders so we can find your post. Each week, one Wonderling will be celebrated on the podcast and receive a special package in the mail filled with Whimsywood treasures—potions, books, surprises, and a little extra magic from the forest. Because every storm tells a story. And every Wonderling can find their way through.

    23 min

  3. Jun 5

    Fernling at the Edge of the Glen

    Tonight, somewhere at the edge of the Fernling Glen, a small creature sits alone — watching everyone else belong, and wondering if she ever will. And in a yellow house at the end of a street lined with oak trees, a girl named Juniper is wondering the same thing. In this episode of Whimsywood Wanderings, we meet Mossy — a young Fernling with bright spring-green eyes and a quiet magic she doesn’t always notice herself. We discover what Fernlings can do, what the Great Cauldron holds, and why a single fiddlehead fern on a doorstep in the early morning might be more than it appears. A story for anyone who has ever felt sideways in a new place — and for the grown-ups who love them. ~ 15–20 minutes | Ideal for bedtime, car rides, or a cozy corner with a blanket ----- 🌿 THIS WEEK’S FIELD GUIDE PAGES Three collectible Field Guide pages are waiting for you at WhimsyWiseWonders.com: → Moments I Found My Way In Just a Little — a Wonderling observation page for noticing small moments of belonging, even when belonging feels incomplete → Mossy the Fernling — a full species and character record, with anatomy notes, root memory lore, and naturalist sketches Download yours at WhimsyWiseWonders.com ----- 🌟 WONDERLING OF THE WEEK Share your Whimsywood adventures on Instagram and tag @WhimsyWiseWonders — your Field Guide pages, your cozy listening moments, a spiral stone you found, a fiddlehead fern on a walk. Each week, one Wonderling family is chosen to receive a special surprise from Whimsywood. Our very first Wonderling of the Week will be announced next episode. ----- 🍂 ABOUT WHIMSYWOOD WANDERINGS Whimsywood Wanderings is a serialized cozy fantasy podcast for children and families. Beneath the roots of the Elder Tree, tiny creatures tend to the magic that children create — the magic of wonder, connection, courage, and the small moments that matter more than anyone realizes. New episodes every week. Follow along at @WhimsyWiseWonders on Instagram. Walk gently. Wonder often. And let kindness whisper its way through your world.

    18 min

  4. May 29

    The Roots That Flickered

    Beneath the roots of the Elder Tree, something in Whimsywood has begun to change… In this first episode of Season 2, the glowing roots beneath Whimsywood flicker, and the creatures of Whimsywood discover that somewhere in the Wonderling realm, a child’s magic is struggling to stay rooted. Join the Whimsywise Owl, Pip the Windling, Tilly the Chamomile Mouse, TwinkleHop, and the inhabitants of Whimsywood as they follow the first signs of a growing mystery hidden deep beneath the roots. ✨ Download the free companion Field Guide pages for this episode at: whimsywisewonders.com 🌿 Whimsywood Wonderling of the Week: To enter, share your Whimsywood adventures, potion play, field guide discoveries, nature walks, artwork, or rooted moments on Instagram and tag: @whimsywisewonders One Wonderling will be chosen and announced at the beginning of next week’s episode and will receive a special Box of Wonders from Whimsywood. Because every small moment of wonder helps the roots glow brighter.

    15 min

  5. 12/19/2025

    Ep23-When Courage Shows Up

    In this final episode of Courage Week, Hazel and Oliver face their biggest brave moments yet. Oliver plays in his piano recital. Hazel reads her poem aloud at school. Each of them feels nervous — and each of them uses the courage tools they’ve been practicing all week to keep going anyway. Afterward, they come together for a quiet celebration, where Grandma shares Courage Certificates and affirmations that remind them what courage really is: not being fearless, but choosing to try. This gentle story wraps up Courage Week with warmth, meaning, and reassurance — and invites families to pause, rest, and enjoy the cozy season ahead. 🎧 Includes today’s free printables: • Courage Certificate • Courage Affirmations Find them at WhimsyWiseWonders.com

    9 min

  6. 12/18/2025

    Ep 22-The Lionheart Potion

    What do you do when your thoughts won’t stop asking what if? In today’s Whimsywood story, Hazel feels nervous about being seen and heard. Her body feels calm, but her thoughts keep racing ahead. With the help of a Lionheart Potion and a few gentle reframes, Hazel learns that courage doesn’t mean making worries disappear — it means staying steady while they’re there. This episode introduces a simple, imaginative way to practice courage before big moments, especially when speaking, performing, or trying something new feels hard. You can download today’s free Lionheart Potion and What-If Reframing printables at WhimsyWiseWonders.com and practice right along with Hazel.

    7 min

  7. 12/17/2025

    Ep21-The Courage Compass

    Sometimes courage isn’t about doing something big — it’s about choosing where to begin. In today’s Whimsywood story, Oliver feels pulled in many directions as his piano recital approaches. While baking cozy oatmeal cookies with Grandma, he learns that courage doesn’t mean fixing every worry at once. It means choosing one small direction and starting there. With the help of a gentle Courage Compass, Oliver discovers how steadiness, warmth, and small tries can guide him when feelings feel tangled and big moments are close. You can download today’s free Courage Cookies recipe and Courage Compass printable at WhimsyWiseWonders.com and follow along as Courage Week continues in Whimsywood.

    10 min

  8. 12/16/2025

    Ep 20-Breath Before Bravery

    Courage doesn’t always start with doing something brave. Sometimes it starts with helping the body feel safe. In this gentle Whimsywood story, Hazel notices her body feels wiggly as she thinks about reading her poem aloud. With the help of simple Courage Breaths, she learns that calming her body comes before asking herself to be brave. This episode introduces body-based courage tools that help children slow down, steady themselves, and take small tries without rushing or pressure. You can download today’s free Courage Breath Cards at WhimsyWiseWonders.com and practice right along with Hazel.

    8 min
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About

Whimsy Wood Wanderings is a gentle storytelling podcast filled with soft adventure, warm wonder, and quiet magic. Each episode offers calming tales woven with kindness, imagination, and the whispering wisdom of Whimsywood. Guided by the glowing Whimsywise Owl, young listeners discover small signs of magic perfect for quiet moments, nature-loving families, and imaginative hearts.

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  • Creator
    Tara Nakae
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    26
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Tara Nakae
  • Show Website
    Whimsywood Wanderings