Whimsywood Wanderings

Tara Nakae
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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. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 12/15/2025

    Ep 19-The Courage Leaf

    This week in Whimsywood, courage begins quietly. Hazel feels a flutter she can’t quite explain — not fear, but the feeling that something important is coming. With the help of a simple Courage Leaf, she learns that courage doesn’t start with doing something brave. It starts with noticing what bravery is growing toward. In this gentle story, children learn that naming a brave moment can make big feelings feel less tangled — and that courage doesn’t have to be rushed. You can download today’s free Courage Leaf printable at WhimsyWiseWonders.com and follow along as Courage Week begins.

    7 min

  6. 12/12/2025

    Ep 17-Hazel & Oliver Play the Bravery Game

    In today’s Whimsywood story, Hazel visits Oliver after a long week of brave moments for them both. Hazel brings Mistake Muffins to share and tells Oliver about her lunchtime bravery at her new school… while Oliver gathers up the courage to show her the dragon drawing he worked so hard on. With Grandma’s help, the two friends play the Bravery Board Game — a gentle game that guides children through tiny brave steps like naming feelings, taking wiggly breaths, doing brave poses, and giving high-fives. Each square helps their brave hearts grow a little stronger. And as they play, something magical happens… A tiny shimmer appears on the Whimsywood map, reminding them that little acts of courage never go unnoticed. This episode helps children learn: ✨ How to name mixed emotions ✨ What a “wiggly breath” is and how it calms the body ✨ That bravery looks different for everyone ✨ How practicing brave moments with a friend builds confidence ✨ That creativity, kindness, and courage can grow side by side Today’s free printable includes: 🎲 The Bravery Board Game 💬 Feeling prompts 🌬 Breathing practice 🧡 Action cards for tiny acts of courage Download it at WhimsyWiseWonders.com and play along with Hazel and Oliver.

    9 min

  7. 12/11/2025

    Ep 16-Oliver’s Bravery Brew

    In today’s gentle Whimsywood story, Oliver returns from a piano lesson feeling proud of one brave moment—but worried about something even bigger: his first piano recital next week. With Grandma’s soft guidance, the two create a Bravery Brew together, step by step, using the same tools your child can follow in today’s printable. As Oliver adds his pebble, brave breath, brave thought, and warm feeling, something magical happens… Whimsywood listens. And a tiny note appears—reminding him that bravery grows in small steps, and his recital courage is already blooming. This episode helps children learn: ✨ Bravery is something you build ✨ How to use a brave breath when nerves feel wiggly ✨ That asking for help is a brave choice ✨ How small rituals can calm big feelings ✨ That magical things can appear when we choose courage Today’s free printable includes: 🪄 Oliver’s Bravery Brew recipe 🪞 SEL steps for building confidence 🌟 A “Today I Was Brave…” reflection area Download it at WhimsyWiseWonders.com and make the potion right along with Oliver. Perfect for little listeners who are nervous about performances, new activities, or anything that feels “big.”

    9 min

  8. 12/10/2025

    Ep 15-Hazel’s Mistake Muffins

    n this cozy Whimsywood morning story, Hazel and her mom bake “Mistake Muffins” before school — learning one brave step at a time. When Hazel’s big egg-oops sends shells tumbling into the bowl, she panics… until Mom guides her through a calm, try-again moment that shows mistakes don’t ruin everything. They help us learn. Perfect for little listeners who struggle with frustration, perfectionism, or giving up when things go wrong, this episode gently teaches: ✨ The Practice Bowl method — one step at a time ✨ How to breathe through an “oops moment” ✨ That wobbly hands are learning hands ✨ That feelings cool down, just like muffins ✨ That bravery isn’t being perfect — it’s trying again Today’s free printable includes: 🧁 Mistake Muffins recipe + steps 🥣 Practice Bowl method 😌 Oops Moment calming tools Download the printable at WhimsyWiseWonders.com and bake right along with Hazel. And keep an eye out… the Whimsywise Owl makes a quiet early-morning visit, proud of Hazel’s brave heart.

    10 min
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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.

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  • Creator
    Tara Nakae
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    22
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Tara Nakae
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    Whimsywood Wanderings