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Michelle's Sanctuary for Sleep

187 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago -

Michelle's Sanctuary offers imaginative bedtime stories and sleep meditations to help get you to sleep fast. Dream away as you relax at the end of the day with soothing sleep sounds, sleep meditation music, and the narration of a relaxing female voice that feels like an old friend. Michelle's Sanctuary is one of the most popular sleep channels on YouTube since 2016, with over 89,000 subscribers and 15 million views. Check out www.michellessanctuary.com! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michelles-sanctuary/support

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The Spirit of New Orleans | Dreamy Sleep Story for Grown-Ups

June 18, 2023 19:00 - 55 minutes - 50.6 MB

Cuddle and get cozy for this week's story, "The Spirit of New Orleans." As you listen to this dreamy tale, travel somewhere in time to a place where all souls are celebrated on a magical night in New Orleans. Travel to the French Quarter to experience harmonious coming together of diverse worlds through music, culinary delights, architectural wonders, and the unique spirit of the Big Easy. Wander through Jackson Park with a stop at Cafe du Monde where you take in the fashion of the times. St...

Moonlit Mermaid: A Story of Enchanted Seas Bedtime Story

June 11, 2023 20:30 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MB

In tonight's sleep story, "Moonlit Mermaid: An Enchanting Sea Story," travel to the Caribbean on the night of a lunar eclipse. In a quiet cove, you have a chance encounter with a mermaid and with the magic of the eclipse you switch places for a night. Dive under the sea, as you are welcome by sea turtles, dolphins, and a vibrant seascape that you revel while appreciating all the blessing of life on land. Enjoy the soothing sound of the ocean as you cuddle up and prepare for a night of restor...

Lucid Dreaming in the Healing Canyon | Guided Sleep Meditation

June 09, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 60.1 MB

Embark on a blissful journey of "Lucid Dreaming in the Healing Canyon," a guided sleep meditation that transports you to a serene canyon where you may practice using your imagination to craft a soothing experience. Explore a renowned valley known to help dreamers unwind, as you discover a campfire outside an Adobe-style home. Fall asleep in the cozy dwelling, slipping away with sparks of the fire towards a pristine starry sky. You drift from one dream to the next at will and mold your dreams...

Secret Forest Spa: Fall Asleep with a Cozy Bedtime Story for Grown-Ups

June 04, 2023 19:00 - 1 hour - 64.9 MB

Fall asleep fast with this relaxing sleep story, "Secret Forest Spa," as you discover a forest sanctuary with natural hot springs, a healing crystal cave, a treehouse cafe, and a cozy eco-friendly home overlooking the woods and mountains. 🌙 Your journey begins with a brief guided sleep meditation as you wind down. You navigate an intricate web of wooden pathways in a sacred forest to encounter one blissful spa experience to the next. Slow down and unwind in this spa getaway, enjoying one tac...

Fall Asleep with Michelle's Sanctuary | Welcome Trailer

June 03, 2023 21:56 - 1 minute - 949 KB

Welcome to Michelle's Sanctuary. Since 2015, Michelle has created original sleep stories and guided meditations to help listeners relax, find peace, and fall asleep fast. If you have been struggling with falling asleep or staying asleep, chances are there is something in this collection that will enhance your bedtime routine. Subscribe, stream, and share with anyone who could benefit from a mental holiday and better sleep. Let's dream away together. Original sleep stories are released every...

Whispers of the Fog | Hypnotic Sleep Story

May 28, 2023 19:00 - 1 hour - 55.2 MB

Relax and unwind this “Whispers of the Fog,” a soothing bedtime story for grown-ups. Every night at eleven, the fog casts the seaside town in a soothing, otherworldly haze. The townspeople await its arrival with joy, for it unlocks their creative potential. As you explore the sleepy village, the fog unveils old dreams and ignites passions and desires as you surrender to its mystical inspiration. You return to a charming Tudor cottage and fall into a deep sleep, as you find solace and tranqui...

Take it Easy | Guided Sleep Meditation and Journey to Relaxation

May 25, 2023 23:00 - 56 minutes - 51.7 MB

Journey to relaxation with "Take It Easy," a guided meditation for deep, restful sleep. Some say that life is hard and we must choose our hard. But when it comes time to unwind and fall asleep, I invite you to choose your easy. Embrace the blissful vibes on a California beach at sunset, immersed in a lifestyle of ease. Visualize yourself in an idyllic landscape, as you manifest your path of relaxation, releasing tension and inviting restful sleep. If you seek inner peace, sweet dreams, and e...

Rainy Night at Willow Cottage | Guided Sleep Story with Rain & Crackling Fire Sounds

May 21, 2023 19:00 - 1 hour - 68.7 MB

Drift to sleep with this cozy bedtime story, "Rainy Night at Willow Cottage," narrated by a soothing female voice. In this sleep story for grown-ups, a mystical forest of graceful willow trees leads you to a tranquil pond and a centuries-old stone cottage where you seek shelter from the rain. This week, I wanted to get back to the simplicity and style found in my earliest of sleep stories and bedtime meditations. As rain begins to fall, seek comfort inside the cottage, settling by a crackli...

The Firefly Dance at the Lake Chalet | Guided Sleep Story

May 14, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour - 55.2 MB

Welcome to "The Firefly Dance at the Lake Chalet," a soothing sleep story for grown-ups that will inspire you to relax and drift into a deep sleep. Imagine having your very own lakeside cottage, a tranquil sanctuary you can escape to whenever you need to unwind. Transport yourself to a charming lakeside town in Vermont, known for its warm community and a renowned general store owned by Ike and Martha. As the fireflies return to dance in the pure, fresh air every year, festivities are held t...

Goodnight, Worries: Guided Sleep Meditation for Anxiety Relief & Overthinking

May 11, 2023 23:00 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MB

Have you ever heard the saying, "What you resist persists"? Tonight's practice is meant to help you handle worries and confront them in a way that will help you find peace and fall asleep fast. You are listening to "Goodnight, Worries," a guided sleep meditation designed to help you overcome worries and overthinking. With this soothing meditation, you'll be able to bid your worries goodnight and find inner peace. Relax beneath a starry sky amidst serene emerald green fields as you embark on ...

A Tale of Time: The Witches Cottage | Magical Sleep Story for Grown-Ups

May 07, 2023 19:00 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MB

Indulge in a dreamy sleep with this magical bedtime story for grown-ups narrated by a soothing female voice with sleep meditation music, "A Tale of Time: The Witches' Cottage." Experience a magical journey into an enchanted forest with a visit to the witches' cottage. In this sleep story, the three witches engage in spells to heal your perceptions and experiences of time. Allow yourself to be transported to a world of magic and wonder, where the power of incantations and enchantments will h...

Sleep in 1976 | Relaxing Bedtime Story for Grown-Ups with Ocean Sounds

April 30, 2023 19:00 - 1 hour - 55.2 MB

Are you looking for a peaceful and calming bedtime story to help you drift off to sleep? Fall asleep fast with "Sleep in 1976," a time travel sleep story that conjures all the carefree fun and nostalgia of the 1970s with the soothing sounds of ocean waves. Narrated by a soothing female voice with ASMR, this calm sleep story transports you to a popular beach town in 1976. A night of roller skating on the boardwalk to popular tunes is followed by a drive down the boulevard and cozy bonfire on...

Be Okay | Guided Sleep Meditation for Comfort and Anxiety Relief

April 27, 2023 17:33 - 1 hour - 55.1 MB

Do you have a hard time falling asleep or staying asleep? Drift to sleep with ease with this guided sleep meditation for comfort and deep sleep. Experience anxiety relief as you self-soothe through the power of imagination. As you journey through the meditation, you'll learn how to let go of overthinking. Being okay doesn't mean everything is perfect or the way you wish it could be. Being okay means you are able to give yourself a break with kindness and self-compassion. Whether you struggle...

The Crystal Shop | Soothing Sleep Story for Grown-Ups

April 23, 2023 19:00 - 1 hour - 57.4 MB

In this soothing sleep story for grown-ups, "The Crystal Shop," take a relaxing journey by train to a charming village where you visit a mystical crystal shop to experience the healing powers of crystals and a sound bath. You return to a historic guesthouse on the marsh and fall asleep. Calm your mind and improve your sleep with this bedtime story. Narrated by a relaxing female voice with ASMR and tranquil music for sleep, this sleep story will transport you to a world of relaxation and tra...

Farmhouse in the Cotswolds: Calming Bedtime Story with Rain Sounds

April 17, 2023 00:14 - 1 hour - 57 MB

Fall into a peaceful slumber with this calming bedtime story for grown-ups narrated by a soothing female voice, "Farmhouse in the Cotswolds". Let the emerald waves of rolling pastures and blooming flowers take you on a serene journey to a centuries-old farmhouse in the picturesque Cotswolds. Experience the joy of watching baby animals revel in the pastoral heaven, take a leisurely bicycle ride into the charming village, and retreat to your cozy room as the soft rain and crackling fire sounds...

The Secret Garden on the Roof | Calm Bedtime Story for Grown-Ups

April 09, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour - 57.9 MB

Are you struggling with falling asleep and staying asleep? This calm bedtime story for grown-ups narrated by a soothing female voice will help you unwind and fall asleep fast. You are listening to "The Secret Garden on the Roof," a relaxing sleep story set in a bustling city. An unexpected invitation brings you atop a Beaux Arts building, where a kind soul has crafted a tranquil oasis above the concrete canyons. You explore the wondrous maze-like garden and fall asleep in a hammock beneath a...

You Are Not Alone | Guided Sleep Meditation to Cope with Loneliness and Depression

April 06, 2023 23:12 - 1 hour - 58.8 MB

Are you struggling with bouts of loneliness, insomnia, or depression? You are not alone. This guided sleep meditation, narrated by a soothing female voice, will take you on a journey to a sacred valley and centuries-old log cabin where other souls have gone to find connection and heal. Enjoy serenity amid the rolling hills with bands of rainbow flowers as you inhale the pristine mountain air. Each breath gives you new life and meaning in this mystical setting. With powerful visualization tec...

Bar Harbor | Guided Sleep Story

April 02, 2023 19:00 - 1 hour - 57.5 MB

Unwind and relax with this captivating sleep story for grown-ups set in picturesque Bar Harbor. Narrated by a soothing female voice, this bedtime story will transport you to a world of tranquility and peace, surrounded by the beauty of nature found in the Cadillac Mountains and along the rocky coastline. Let go of the stress and anxieties of the day as you immerse yourself in the calming imagery of this serene location from sunrise to sunset. At night you take it easy at a historic bed and b...

The Comfort Sanctuary | Guided Sleep Meditation for Anxiety Relief & Overthinking

March 26, 2023 23:02 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MB

Tonight's guided sleep meditation to fall asleep fast as you stop overthinking and relieve anxiety. You are listening to "The Comfort Sanctuary," a sleep talk down to help you get to sleep and stay asleep. In this practice, you may customize your ideal oasis, in a protective haven far away from the noise of modern life. Enjoy a floating pool and cozy bedroom suite beneath the stars. If you struggle with insomnia, this meditation will help you embrace cozy thoughts as you visualize a comfort ...

Bungalow on Rainbow Island | Guided Sleep Story with Ocean Sounds

March 19, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour - 56.4 MB

How about taking a mental vacation before falling asleep? You are just one thought and story away. You are listening to "Bungalow on Rainbow Island," a calm bedtime story for grown-ups narrated by a relaxing female voice with ocean sounds. The vibrant ruby and topaz cliffs of Rainbow Island rise out of the pink sand and turquoise waters in this enchanting oasis. The colorful minerals of the sacred island have inspired artists and healed ailments of all who commune with the land. You explore...

The Record Shop | Guided Sleep Story with Rain Sounds

March 12, 2023 21:08 - 1 hour - 60.1 MB

Sleep story for grown-ups narrated by a soothing female voice with extended rain and crackling fire sounds. You are listening to “The Record Shop,” a rainy bedtime story set in a maritime city. As a coastal rainstorm persists through the afternoon, you explore the cobblestone streets and arrive at the Melody Lane Record Shop. Rain pelts the windows, and you get lost in the soothing sound of crackling vinyl and musical discoveries. You sink into a velvet armchair in a listening room and drift...

Castle in the Sky | Fantasy Bedtime Sleep Story for Grown-Ups

March 06, 2023 00:39 - 1 hour - 65 MB

Fall asleep with this fairy tale bedtime story. You are listening to “Castle in the Sky,” a sleep story for grown-ups narrated for a soothing female voice with ASMR. Journey to a land of fairy cliffs, where rock formations pierce the cotton candy skies at sunset. During your special visit, a set of spiral stairs to clouds appears and lead you to a castle in the sky. The moonstone and marble castle is far away from earthly concerns, and you luxuriate in a night of healing as you explore the m...

The Forest Cabin: Rainy Sleep Story for Grown-Ups

February 26, 2023 21:36 - 1 hour - 78.1 MB

Relax with this rainy sleep story for grown-ups narrated by a soothing female voice. You are listening to "The Forest Cabin," a calm bedtime story set in the boreal forest of Canada. Enjoy a walk through the fog beneath the closed crown forest as you commune with nature. You follow a stream to a charming cabin as the rain begins to fall. The ethereal fog wraps around the cabin and rain streams down the skylights as you cuddle with a beloved pet in a cozy nook in the loft and fall asleep. It'...

Be Your Own Soulmate | Guided Sleep Meditation for Compassion and Self-Love

February 19, 2023 18:24 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MB

Embrace softness with this guided sleep meditation led by a soothing female voice, "Be Your Own Soulmate." This loving practice is for healing, self-love, and self-care with affirmations throughout. Reconnect with yourself and try on the idea that you could be your own soulmate. In this visualization, you take yourself to the most blissful place to discover a wishing well that reminds you the importance of filling your own well. Find a safe place to get cozy and nurture yourself as you right...

Sleep Story for Grown-Ups | Love in Bruges

February 12, 2023 20:00 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MB

Drift to sleep fast with this sleep story for grown-ups narrated by a soothing female voice. You are listening to “Love in Bruges,” a calm bedtime story set in the picture book city in Belgium, sometimes considered to be the Venice of the North. Romance may be found in every refection on the canal, in the warm glowing windows of gothic dwellings, down quaint cobblestone lanes, and in the delicate details of Belgian chocolates. You fall in love with the Flemish city, exploring on a snowy nigh...

Sleep Story to Relax | Snow Day at the Cat Café

February 05, 2023 20:32 - 1 hour - 65.6 MB

Sleep comes fast with this cozy sleep story for grown-ups narrated by a soothing female voice. You are listening to "Snow Day at the Cat Café," a calm bedtime story that takes you to the picturesque harbor town of Colette. An unexpected snowstorm brings the perfect day to spend in a beloved cat café overlooking the cobblestone lane and falling snow. Comforted by the intoxicating smells of café delights, the purrs of napping kitties, and the warmth of a wood stove, you get lost in the flow of...

Snowy Wonderland at the Witches' Cottage | Bedtime Story for Grown-Ups

January 29, 2023 19:45 - 1 hour - 61.5 MB

Fall asleep fast with this calm bedtime story for grown-ups. You are listening to “Snowy Wonderland at the Witches' Cottage,” a guided sleep story narrated by a soothing female voice with ASMR.  Travel through time and space to a witches' cottage, your home away from home tucked deep within an enchanted forest. These fun-loving maternal healers offer a respite from the modern world as you skate across a secret pond where you connect with your younger selves in a winter wonderland. You return...

The Trans-Siberian Train | Bedtime Story for Grown-Ups with Train Sounds

January 22, 2023 20:00 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MB

Get comfortable and fall asleep fast with this calm sleep story for grown-ups narrated by a soothing female voice and ASMR train sounds. You are listening to “The Trans-Siberian Train,” a magical winter journey on one of the longest railway systems in the world, the original route running from Moscow to Vladivostok. In a luxury sleeper car, you look out on a frozen turquoise lake as the northern lights shine brightly in a pristine sky. The repetitive motion of the train and the hypnotic soun...

Rainy Night in Victorian London | Sleep Story & Bedtime Meditation

January 15, 2023 19:52 - 1 hour - 69.8 MB

Fall asleep fast with this calm sleep story for grown-ups narrated by a soothing female voice with rain sounds and ASMR. You are listening to "Rainy Night in Victorian London," a guided bedtime story that brings us back to a period marked by the romance of Bronte novels and the magic of Dickens. Walk on wet cobblestone lanes near the Thames River that double the beauty of the era  in their refections. You step inside a dimly lit bookstore and enjoy a poem that captures the life of a Londoner...

Dreams Beneath the Pines | Sleep Story & Bedtime Meditation

January 08, 2023 19:57 - 1 hour - 55.4 MB

Fall asleep fast with this deep sleep story narrated by a soothing female voice using ASMR. You are listening to “Dreams Beneath the Pines,” a bedtime story for grown-ups set in a mystical world beneath the pines and forest floor. On the night of an almost-full moon, you explore the woodlands and arrive at a waterfall. You discover a cave that leads you to a whimsical underground dwelling. You reunite with a time capsule buried long ago that contains mementos from your past. They comfort you...

Snowy Island Dreams | Cottage Sleep Story and Bedtime Meditation

January 02, 2023 02:30 - 1 hour - 57.2 MB

Sending you the greatest dreams to come in 2023! As I reflected on all the stories and meditations I've created since 2015 and wanted to dust-off and update some old scripts. Send an email if there are old favourites you would like to see revisited! Drift to sleep fast with this calm bedtime story for grown-ups. You are listening to “The Snowy Island,” a relaxing sleep story set on a barrier island during a winter storm. Journey by ferry to an island inhabited by more animals than humans as...

The Christmas Tree Farm | Sleepy Cottage Bedtime Story for Grown-Ups

December 25, 2022 22:46 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MB

Happy Holidays, my friends! Fall asleep fast with this calming sleep story narrated by a soothing female voice. You are listening to "The Christmas Tree Farm," a cottage bedtime story for grown-ups. Travel back in time to visit a Christmas tree farm in rural Pennsylvania to celebrate the season. A horse-drawn sleigh, caroling, a fire pit, and holiday festivities offer moments of joy and connection. Accompanied by your beloved pet, you explore the rolling acres until sunset. While imbibing a ...

Christmas Market in Ireland | Sleep Story for Grown-Ups

December 18, 2022 21:02 - 1 hour - 57.4 MB

Fall asleep with this sleep story for grown-ups. You are listening to "Christmas Market in Ireland," a relaxing bedtime story narrated by a soothing female voice. Travel to Galway, the “City of Tribes,” to enjoy an annual Christmas Market. The port town comes to life with holiday lights and market stalls. The cool air carries the perfume of holiday tidings and the Atlantic. After a festive day, you return to a thatched-roof cottage as freezing fog rolls. Safe and nestled by the fire, in the ...

Winter Soirée at the Castle | Deep Sleep Story & Bedtime Meditation

December 11, 2022 21:55 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MB

Fall asleep fast with the snowy bedtime story. You are listening to "Winter Soirée at the Castle," a sleep story for grown-ups narrated by a soothing female voice. Kind people of the world gather for an annual winter soirée at a 15th-Century castle nestled within the Carpathian Mountains and atop a frozen river. After a costumer fits you in elegant wintry attire you enjoy an afternoon of leisure in your palace suite. Feeling the best you ever have, you attend the winter ball, full of surpris...

The Snow Globe Shoppe | Snowy Sleep Story for Grown-Ups

December 04, 2022 20:38 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MB

Enjoy three magical snowy landscapes contained within snow globes on a visit to a renowned shoppe. Tucked on the festive Main Street of Hope Crest, you enter the Snow Globe Shoppe during winter's first snow. With the warm reassurance of Melanie, the grandmotherly shoppe owner, your creative mind brings you into various settings. From a Victorian Era stone cottage to a Christmas Market to a snowy city during the bustling holiday season, each adventure evokes warm, fuzzy feelings. And hope. So...

Holiday Sleep Meditation for Anxiety and Stress Relief: The Healing Snow Globe

December 01, 2022 19:25 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MB

Happy holidays! Fall asleep and enjoy holiday stress relief with this guided sleep meditation, "The Healing Snow Globe." The holiday season may take you out of your routine and amplify anxiety and depression. It may stir feelings of loneliness and grief. It may amplify emotions that surge. But that is okay. Whatever stress the season brings, this meditation will help you self-soothe in a cozy setting.  By letting go of expectations with self-compassion, you may create a space for peace and h...

Cabin in the Snow | Sleep Story & Bedtime Meditation (2022 Edition)

November 27, 2022 20:39 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MB

Fall asleep fast with one of the first bedtime stories created by Michelle's Sanctuary. Rewritten and remastered, "Cabin in the Snow" evokes the coziness of a rustic log cabin in the woods as a snowstorm arrives. Enjoy a walk through the snow-dusted woods as clouds roll in and you gather fire logs from a woodshed. Retreat to the cabin as the wind howls and a fire crackles and pops, keeping your warm and safe. Enjoy the timeless comforts to be found in a winter wonderland as you drift to slee...

Rainy Manhattan | Bedtime Story for Grown Ups

November 20, 2022 23:10 - 1 hour - 56.5 MB

As winter arrives, what is more comforting than hunkering down during a storm with your favourite laundered blanket still warm from the dryer? Fall asleep in this bedtime story and calm sleep meditation for grown-ups. Travel through time to Manhattan in 1970. Enjoy an autumn festival on the most enviable street on the Upper West Side, known for its strong sense of community and charm. The wind whispers of winter on the way as a rainstorm rolls in and frees the last clusters of leaves on ske...

Autumn Cruise | Bedtime Story & Sleep Meditation

November 13, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 48.1 MB

Fall asleep fast with this relaxing bedtime story for grown-ups. You are listening to "Autumn Cruise," a deep sleep story narrated by a soothing female voice with crackling fire sounds. Travel on a steamboat on the "Queen of American Lakes" on an unseasonably warm autumn day. Nestled in the foothills of the Adirondacks, you find splendor in the vibrant leaves and pristine lake before a cold front moves in. You retreat to a cozy historic bed and breakfast and fall asleep. It's time to dream a...

Sweater Weather | Autumn Bedtime Story & Sleep Meditation

November 06, 2022 19:00 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MB

Fall asleep fast in this bedtime story for grown-ups narrated by a soothing female voice. You are listening to  "Sweater Weather," a deep sleep story with ocean sounds and ASMR. Travel to Rhode Island and stay at a guesthouse on a farm by the sea. Rose's Boutique brings you to a historic village, where you pick up a custom sweater that conjures your coziest memories. You walk on the beach at sunset and come upon a bonfire and have a mystical experience. You return to the charming guesthouse ...

A Cozy Halloween | Guided Sleep Story and Bedtime Meditation

October 31, 2022 03:31 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MB

Fall asleep fast in this guided sleep story narrated by a soothing female voice. You are listening to "A Cozy Halloween," a calm bedtime story for grown ups set in a quaint village on Halloween night. Spend the afternoon with your beloved dog as you explore a pumpkin patch. You return to your cottage and carve a pumpkin. At sunset you don a costume that celebrate the aspects of yourself you love most. You settle on a porch swing and dole out treats to a parade of trick-or-treaters, creating ...

Autumn Magic at the Witches' Cottage | Bedtime Story & Sleep Meditation for Grown-Ups

October 23, 2022 23:45 - 1 hour - 55.7 MB

Fall asleep fast with this deep sleep story narrated by a soothing female voice. You are listening to "Autumn Magic at the Witches' Cottage," a calm bedtime story for grown-ups. Following a guided sleep meditation, travel through time and space to an enchanted forest on the night of a full moon. Minimize your concerns with an enchanted night of tiny adventures, as the three kind witches known for their healing powers create a shrinking potion. Connect with your inner child as you slide down ...

The Enchanted Hayride | Autumn Sleep Meditation Story

October 16, 2022 20:10 - 1 hour - 59.8 MB

Fall asleep fast with this 1-hour deep sleep story that conjures autumn vibes. You are listening to "The Enchanted Hayride" a calm bedtime story narrated by a soothing female voice. In the mystical New England village of Sugar Hollow, experience a hayride beneath the full Hunter's moon. Colorful leaves fall around the hay wagon, illuminated with healing words. You arrive at a cozy cottage and fall asleep to the sounds of a crackling fire. It's time to dream away.   Original Story, Music, Pr...

Autumn Delight at the Dog Cafe | Bedtime Story for Grown-Ups

October 09, 2022 18:35 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MB

Fall asleep with this cozy autumn bedtime story and sleep meditation for grown-ups. A kaleidoscope of changing leaves garnish Main Street as you walk through a sleepy historic village by the river with your beloved dog. You spend the afternoon at the Pup Stop, a cafe that caters to dogs and animal lovers and enjoy interacting with pups as they plow through leaves in the cafe's backyard. At sunset you return to a riverfront bungalow, succumbing to sleep early as night arrives as you cuddle wi...

Castle Dreams in Scotland | Autumn Sleep Story and Bedtime Meditation

October 02, 2022 19:49 - 49 minutes - 33.7 MB

Fall asleep fast with this calm bedtime story for grown-ups. You are listening to "Castle Dreams in Scotland," an autumn sleep story set in the West Highlands during fall. You explore the Pine Marten trail and are led by the rarely seen Pine Marten to the fairy bridge. Transformative things happen to those who cross this ancient stone footbridge. At sunset, you arrive at the Black Castle and take in the breathtaking view of rolling hills, a glassy loch, and the mountains of Glencoe. You enjo...

Autumn Gold at the Lake Chalet | Deep Sleep Story for Bedtime

September 25, 2022 23:43 - 54 minutes - 37.4 MB

Fall asleep fast in this deep sleep story narrated by a soothing female voice. You are listening to "Autumn Gold," a calm bedtime stories that is part of the Lake Chalet series. Travel to Vermont for the Autumn Equinox and enjoy an afternoon at Clover Meadow Farms walking through sunflower fields. Pick apples in the orchards and ride the rolling hills around a corn maze and pumpkin patch. You meet Martha and Ike at the General Store, the town's most beloved couple, and join them for an end o...

The Mystic Storm | Romantic Bedtime Story for Grown-Ups

September 18, 2022 19:10 - 1 hour - 78.8 MB

Dreaming is a form of planning. Let tonight's sleep story guide you to dreams of love and connection. Travel by train with your dog and a companion of your choice to Mystic on a sleepy Sunday in September. You explore the 19th-Century maritime village and enjoy an afternoon sail before a storm rolls in. The Mermaid Carriage House offers a cozy dwelling to cuddle by the fire as the rain patters on the roof and thunder rolls in the distance. Connect with the energy of romantic love as this st...

The Village on the Bridge | Deep Sleep Story and Meditation

September 11, 2022 17:14 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MB

In tonight's deep sleep story, travel to the valley of a thousand bridges. Over a century past, peacemakers and dreamers built a vibrant village on a bridge overlooking the river and snow-capped mountains. You travel by train and horse and carriage, stepping out of time, to connect with nature and explore the historic shops. At sunset, you enjoy a rooftop band and celebrate the anniversary of Pax Pontis. You return to a historic inn and fall asleep, comforted by the clean mountain air and me...

The Waterfall Cottage | Sleep Meditation Story for Bedtime

September 04, 2022 19:37 - 55 minutes - 76.1 MB

Tucked in the heart of the woods is a cottage by a waterfall, created by a visionary who yearned for a harmonic life with nature. Visit this sacred retreat on the cusp of autumn, as you enjoy a morning by the falls and afternoon picnic on a flowery meadow. At sunset, you return to the modern dwelling and enjoy a fire overlooking the waterfall. One thought can be the ticket to a mental vacation. It's time to dream away. Original Script, Narration, and Production by Michelle Hotaling, Dreamaw...

Songs of the Canyon | Bedtime Story for Grown Ups

August 28, 2022 18:31 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MB

Fall asleep fast with this relaxing bedtime story for grown-ups. Travel through time in this calm sleep story narrated by a soothing female voice. Laurel Canyon in 1969 was the dreamy epicenter for singer-songwriters and the California rock scene. Spend the afternoon hiking the Hollywood Hills, inhaling the rich perfume of honeysuckle, eucalyptus, and trail dust. You hitch a ride in a convertible to your fairytale cottage where Joni Mitchell is your neighbor. At twilight, you gather around a...

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