Dreamy Cappuccino - Inspiring stories, musings, memoirs
Dreamy Cappuccino is where stories, musings and memoirs fill your cup with inspiration. Go on an adventure into the pipes with a mouse who makes incredible music and hear the wild stories of a bench who listens to everything. You may feel like you’re hanging upside down on a branch or on a planet you’ve never heard of before..All stories, musings and memoirs have been written and recorded by Anja Kersten, find out more about here on anjakersten.com. Her e-book ‘Inappropriate Colours, 12 story-delights for the whacky mind’ is available on all main retailers Amazon etc. The music has been especially composed for each story by Chelsea Edwardson, find out more on her website chelseaedwardson.com. And now it’s time to hit the reset button and for this hot, foamy cup of caffeine to take you on a journey into your imagination.It’s time to wake up and to go to dreamland!
- Update frequency
- every 16 days
- Average duration
- 7 minutes
- Episodes
- 41
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
The Muse's Gift from Space: A Starry-Eyed Surprise
In this playful and mysterious final story of Season 3, the muse returns with a mission—from outer space, no less. Anja reflects on longing, imagination, and unexpected gifts that defy …
The Art of Letting Go: Improvisation and Impermanence
A quiet musing on the fleeting nature of creation. Drawing inspiration from the ephemeral landscape art of Andy Goldsworthy, this episode explores the essence of improvisation — somethi…
'The Discipline Dilemma': I Just Want to Fly
What happens when a wild soul meets the word "discipline"? In this raw and real reflection, I dive into my complicated relationship with structure, pushing, and pressure. From marathon …
Peng! Your Muse Just Gave You a Hall Pass From Being Good
What happens when your muse says, “Screw being good—go be you”?
This story is an unapologetic joyride into bubblegum punk freedom. A pink Harley, obnoxious chewing, peacock takedowns, da…
"Lost Memories of the Past" – A Story of Inherited Longing and the Ghosts of Silence
Apple strudel. Bread with chives. Gelbwurst, with or without. These small details become portals—pulling us through time, across landscapes of memory, through hallways lined with invisi…
"The Junk Drawer" – A Story About Forgotten Dreams, Pink Pipes, and the Mystery of Narnia
A junk drawer, a junk closet... or a junk garage? So many options for all the bits and pieces we tuck away and forget. In this wildly whimsical and deeply human story, we dive into the …
Lost Traces in the Sea – A Story of Impermanence, Playfulness, and Creative Freedom
Footprints in the sand—traces of existence, about to be washed away. The sea, an eternal keeper of the past, dissolves them without hesitation. What remains is an open canvas, free from…
The Tongue Who Wanted to Be a Lip – A Story of Longing, Resistance, and Self-Acceptance
A tongue, tired of its fate, dreams of becoming something else—something freer, something with fewer burdens. It resents the tastes forced upon it, longing for the gentle touch of the o…
The Wild Muse – A Story of Rebellion, Trust, and Unapologetic Pink
She arrives in a whirlwind of drums, pink feather earrings, and roaring laughter. My muse—bold, untamed, and unapologetic—doesn’t ask for permission. She challenges the rules, makes noi…
The Finger Pointers and the Scapegoat – A Story of Blame, Liberation, and the Ones Left Behind
The scapegoat is gone. The arena, once filled with blame and accusations, stands empty—but the finger pointers can’t stop pointing. What happens when there’s no one left to take the bla…
"The Moon Has Fallen" – A Story of Shadows, Desperation, and the Unspoken
In this episode, I share a deeply mysterious and haunting tale of a woman standing at the edge of her own darkness. Sleepless nights, overwhelming sorrow, and a desire to escape consume…
"The Cowboy Who Killed Joie de Vivre" – A Darkly Playful Tale of Lost Vitality
In this episode, I bring you a story from the Wild West—where cowboys don’t just fight duels; they fight something far more elusive: joie de vivre. When one cowboy decides to capture it…
I Feel Like a Caged Tiger" – A Story of Fury, Loss, and Defiance
In this episode, I share a raw and powerful story—one that speaks to the feeling of being trapped, of performing for a world that demands your presence but rejects your truth. A tiger, …
Breaking Free: A Journey of Creative Rebellion and Reflection
In this episode, I explore what it truly means to create freely, sharing my philosophy around the creative process and how embracing freedom in creation allows us to express our most au…
Cup of Inspiration: Mirat and Tschibidad, A Peculiar Friendship (Part 3)
Journey into the heart of "Mirat and Tschibidad, A Peculiar Friendship" as the tale reaches its climactic conclusion. Follow Tschibidad, the Mozart bird with a lion's roar, as he embark…
Cup of Inspiration: Mirat and Tschibidad, A Peculiar Friendship (Part 2)
Continue the captivating journey of "Mirat and Tschibidad, A Peculiar Friendship" as the story delves deeper into the lives of our extraordinary characters. Follow Mirat, the chirruping…
Cup of Inspiration: Mirat and Tschibidad, A Peculiar Friendship (Part 1)
Embark on an enchanting journey with "Mirat and Tschibidad, A Peculiar Friendship," a tale that celebrates uniqueness, friendship, and self-discovery. Meet Mirat, a trumpet lion who def…
Cup of Inspiration: Eddy Knows He Has a Right to Live, Like Everyone Else
Step into the world of Eddy, a devoted companion whose days are numbered due to his declining functionality. Despite his uncertain future, Eddy remains steadfast in his affection for Pa…
Cup of Inspiration: Where is the Beginning?
Welcome the arrival of spring on March 21st, and dive into the contemplative musings of "Where is the Beginning?" This thought-provoking piece invites us to question the nature of begin…
Cup of Inspiration: Fish Come from Heaven, Right?
Dive into the charming and thought-provoking world of "Fish Come from Heaven, Right?" – a tale that mirrors the rapid changes we face in our own lives. Meet Robin the seal, who lives a …