logo
episode-header-image
Jul 28
32m 16s

Sidewalk Chalk

Wellness Loud
About this episode
Our story tonight is called Sidewalk Chalk, and it’s a story about a journey through the park on a bright day. It’s also about a cold drink from the coffee shop, a frog blinking from a pond, Alice and the Caterpillar, birch trees and drawings on the sidewalk, and paying more attention when small happy moments wash over you. Subscribe to our ⁠Premium chann ... Show More
Up next
Aug 7
The Labyrinth (Encore)
Originally presented as Episode 3 of Season 6, August 10, 2020 Our story tonight is called The Labyrinth and it’s a story about a slow walk on a gravel path in mid-summer. It’s also about hidden places, unseen acts of kindness, the way cats sit in their windows, and always lookin ... Show More
32m 9s
Aug 4
Pool Day
Our story tonight is called Pool Day, and it’s a story about a cool dip in the water on a hot summer day. It’s also about the tiled walls of the changing rooms, broad open umbrellas, and rows of lounge chairs. A book by your side, droplets on your skin, and the heavy sleep that s ... Show More
34m 41s
Jul 31
Beach Walk (Encore)
Originally presented as Episode 8 of Season 10, July 25, 2022 Our story tonight is called Beach Walk, and it’s a story about meeting the morning light where the water meets the land. It’s also about the first step into the cool water, a dog chasing a stick into the waves, and a b ... Show More
30m 57s
Recommended Episodes
Aug 2024
The Beginning of a Love Story
Our stories today are part of a larger arc that started with the most popular residents of the Village, Marmalade the Cat, and her little brother, Crumb the Dog. I’d set out to just tell the next part of their story but found a spark that would eventually lead to love. First come ... Show More
36m 49s
Jul 21
Pasta, The River, and a Sunken Garden (Encore)
Originally presented as Episode 29, July 8, 2024 Our stories today lean into the romance and sentimental feelings of the summer. We’ll start with In the Kitchen, During a Storm, as the wind picks up and the Pomodoro sauce simmers on the stove. This story, by the way, mentions alc ... Show More
36m 3s
May 26
Downtown Shops
Our stories today carry us into downtown Nothing Much. We’ll start at The Hardware Store, where we’ll gather a few needful things and listen in on the local gossip. Then we’ll head to The Bicycle Shop to watch a dream become a living and strap on a helmet before the big ride. Fin ... Show More
35m 36s
Jan 2025
Quiet Winter Kindness
Our stories today are about some of the joys of mid-winter. We’ll start by layering up thebed to keep the chill out in The Winter Quilt. Then we’ll step out into the fresh air and listen tosome birdsong as icicles drip in Winter Views. Finally we’ll let one good turn lead to anot ... Show More
36m 32s
Jun 16
Wind, Rain, and Hummingbirds (Encore)
Originally presented as Episode 26, June 10, 2024 Our stories today celebrate some of the joys of being outside in the changing weather of the summer. First in Wind and Wildflowers, we’ll hike the trail behind the house, listen for woodpeckers, and watch the grasses sway in the w ... Show More
31m 51s
Feb 2025
Harold Finally Gets Thumbs - Mrs. Honeybee's Neighborhood
Roger Robot did the unthinkable and gave Harold what he’s always wanted: THUMBS 👍 Four of them. And Harold wasted no time unlocking doors, attempting to use a hammer, and even accidentally hitch-hiking across the Honeybee Neighborhood—because why walk to the dog park when you ca ... Show More
8m 26s
Oct 2024
A Twist Of Fate In Cloverbridge | Bedtime Story For Anxiety
Looking for better sleep? Join Geoffrey by the fireside for another story from the quaint village of Cloverbridge. This time, the funfair's in town, which means so is its manager, Toby Grant. Now he's back in his home town, Toby's hoping he might catch a glimpse of the girl he’d ... Show More
51m 34s
Jul 1
When Bedtime is Hard :(
If falling asleep feels tricky tonight, Mrs. Honeybee is here for YOU 😴Join us in the Honeybee Neighborhood for a fun, relaxing adventure. It starts with Mr. Honeybee’s favorite dinner— 🍝 spaghetti, of course! 🍝 —but it turns into something truly legendary when we discover… th ... Show More
22m 38s
Jul 3
Throwback: The Magic Chalk and the Very Real T-Rex
Today we're doing a throwback episode to one of our favorites from the early days of Stories Podcast. A schoolyard artist, a schoolyard bully, a magic piece of chalk, and a very real T-Rex. This week's contemporary fairy tale is full of fun, danger, and magic. Safe for kids of al ... Show More
28m 20s
Mar 2025
Sunrise & Spring Days
Our stories today indulge us in some simple springtime pleasures. We’ll start with Sunrise at the Cabin, with coffee in our cup, and a dog by our side. Then we’ll tackle a bit of spring cleaning as we empty the shelves, wipe them down and restock them with favorite treats and sta ... Show More
38 m
Listen to millions of songs and podcasts on Anghami