Wanderlust Dreams Bedtime Stories

Dear listeners and families, Wanderlust Dreams is officially going on an indefinite hiatus while I prioritize my health, rest, and personal stability. 🌟 Wanderlust Academy Update: Enrollment for the 2026–2027 school year is now officially open! If your child has enjoyed the podcast and wants to learn directly with Teacher Apriel through personalized 1-on-1 lessons, you can book a trial lesson usi...

Welcome to the Wanderlust Dreams Podcast ! In tonight's heart-centered story, we meet Bella, a young unicorn who struggles with intense temper tantrums, sharp attitudes, and snapping at her loving parents. Bella doesn't understand why her anger feels so explosive, but when her wise, orphaned griffin friend Gilded shares his perspective, Bella sees her behavior in a whole new light. She lea...

Welcome to the Wanderlust Dreams Podcast! Tonight, we follow Kibo the gorilla as his family navigates the loss of their territory and moves to a small, humble shelter. Through his family's unwavering love, Kibo discovers that a true home isn't a place, but the love and support held within a family. Tonight’s Lesson: A comforting, trauma-informed bedtime story for children coping with famil...

Welcome to the Wanderlust Dreams Podcast ! In tonight's empowering story, we meet Maximus, a fast and proud young cheetah cub living on the savannah. Afraid of looking weak or silly in front of his pride, Maximus keeps all his struggles to himself and refuses to ask for help—until he meets Barnaby, the bravest and strongest elephant in the land. Maximus is amazed to discover that Barnaby accom...

Welcome to the Wanderlust Dreams Podcast ! In tonight's comforting story, we meet Lyric, a young snow leopard high in the snowy mountains. When her dad lands his lifelong dream job across the mountain range, Lyric faces a big move after 14 seasons at the same school. Loving her dad and wanting to support him, Lyric struggles with deep fears of starting over, leaving her best friend Iris the pi...

Welcome to the Wanderlust Dreams Podcast ! In tonight's comforting story, we meet Ollie, a young sea otter living alone with his mother in a harbor cottage. When his mother falls ill with breast cancer, Ollie is consumed by scary thoughts about the future and fears going to sleep. With the help of Captain Thomas, a wise sea turtle, Ollie learns that his mother's love is a permanent lightho...

We have officially wrapped Season 2 of the Wanderlust Dreams Podcast ! We are taking a short two-week creative break to get everything ready for an incredible Season 3 . Why you need to catch up on Season 1 & 2 NOW: During this two-week pause, make sure to go back and listen to any episodes you missed from Seasons 1 and 2! In Season 3, something magical is happening: our characters from both s...

Welcome to the series finale of The Changing Ice on the Wanderlust Dreams Podcast ! Tonight, Pip and her little brother Puck spend their first major holiday at their father's new igloo after their parents' separation. Missing her mother and feeling the pressure to make the holiday perfect, Pip tries hard to carry the mood, until a hilarious burnt fish dinner breaks the tension. In a touching heart...

Welcome back to the Wanderlust Dreams Podcast ! In Part 2 of The Changing Ice , Pip the penguin is thrilled to land the starring role in her school's Big Show. But when her father arrives at her special performance accompanied by his new partner, Pip's moment in the spotlight feels complex and overwhelming. Balancing her commitment to being polite and respectful with the deep hurt inside h...

Welcome to the Wanderlust Dreams Podcast ! In tonight's tender story, we meet Pip, a little girl penguin whose family iceberg is changing shape. After her father leaves to start a new life across the water, her mother is frozen in deep sadness, leaving Pip feeling like she must carry the weight of her whole family. She tries to fix everything, take care of her little brother Puck, and be the stron...

Welcome back to Season 2 of the Wanderlust Dreams Podcast ! Following his return to safety, Stanley the hedgehog travels across the ocean with his Mama to a warm, tropical paradise. Though he is safe, Stanley is still shy and hesitant to step out into the world—until he meets Lulu. Lulu is a bouncy, brave little hedgehog with a lion-like mane and a heart full of courage. Through her joyful energy,...

Welcome to the Wanderlust Dreams Podcast ! In tonight's soothing story, we meet Stanley, a tiny hedgehog who has returned to his Mama's safe garden after five long, lonely moons in a cold, scary canyon. To survive, Stanley learned to curl into a tight ball and point his sharp quills at the world. Now that he is home, his body still remembers the scary place, making it hard to relax. With t...

Welcome back to the Wanderlust Dreams Podcast ! In tonight's comforting bedtime story, we meet Sara, a hopeful little squirrel who just wants a place to belong. But no matter how hard she tries, she doesn't fit in with the fast-moving squirrels, the marching skunks, or the scurrying chipmunks. Feeling heavy and left out, Sara decides to stop trying to force herself into someone else's...

Hello, lovely parents and little dreamers! The Wanderlust Dreams Podcast is taking a short two-week creative break to rest, recharge, and weave together some beautiful, brand-new magical adventures for our next episodes. We will be back with our regular Wednesday morning releases in just two weeks! While our stories take a little rest, you can still keep the magic alive in your home and support ou...

Welcome to the premiere episode of Season 2 of the Wanderlust Dreams Podcast ! In tonight's comforting bedtime story, we travel down to the clover patch to meet Kip, a little caterpillar who is having a very hard time loving the skin he's in. Feeling plain and bumpy compared to the dazzling, neon insects he sees online, Kip tries everything to change his look—from charcoal stripes to prick...

Welcome to another cozy night with the Wanderlust Dreams Podcast ! In tonight's soothing underwater adventure, we dive deep beneath the ocean waves to meet Henry, a hermit crab who is fiercely loyal to his old, bumpy, barnacle-covered shell. Even though he is growing bigger and stronger, Henry is terrified of change. He clips his claws, patches the cracks with seaweed, and hunches over just to...

Welcome to Wanderlust Dreams Podcast ! In tonight's cozy bedtime story, we travel high up into the velvet night sky to meet Stella, the brightest and most magnificent star in the galaxy. Even though comets, planets, and cosmic creatures admire her brilliant glow, Stella is jealous of the "shooting stars" that get to fall down to Earth. She pushes herself to become more and more perfe...

Deep in the sparkling ocean, a young octopus named Ollie carries a heavy burden—the memory of childhood teasing over his short tentacles. To protect his heart, Ollie grows up, moves far away, and hides himself from the world, folding his tentacles tightly against his body. But as the years pass, something incredible happens beneath the surface. While Ollie is busy hiding from judgment, his inner s...

Deep beneath the waves, Clawford the crab has a big problem: he is absolutely terrified of the unknown world outside his hiding spots! Fearing a legendary "Claw Fest," he spends his days squeezing into dark crevices, missing out on all the beauty the ocean has to offer. But when a sudden, giant net scoops him up alongside a colorful crew of adventurous sea creatures, Clawford is forced t...