Reading With Cari: Stories to Fall Asleep To
127 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 months ago -Settle into bed, tuck in the covers, and snuggle up as Cari reads you a bedtime story; or grab a copy and read along! Hello and Welcome to “Reading with Cari” a Mindfulness Podcast series that can be used as a Sleep Aid or to ease your anxiety and relieve your stress. I am your host, Cari Favole, and I am so thankful that you’ve decided to spend some time with me.
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Episodes
21 - The Lady Promised
July 29, 2020 07:00 - 6 minutes - 4.64 MBToday's Episode: Today's Story is the old Irish Folklore "The Lady Promised", [From Tibbits, 1904, p. 85-88. Retold] - http://oaks.nvg.org/irish-tales.html. Mindfulness exercise is the Heart Activation Exercise The Closing Thoughts are on Honesty and Promises. If you'd like to hang out with me more, check out my YouTube Channel - TierTwo Works Suggestions, Comments, and Requests are Welcomed! Email me directly at [email protected] Podcast Elevator Pitch: Settle into bed, tuck in t...
20 - How the First Letter was Written
July 22, 2020 07:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBToday's Episode: Today's Story is “How the First letter was Written” from the Just So Stories by Rudyard Kipling. Mindfulness exercise is the Emotional State of Happiness. The Closing Thoughts are on the power of listening. The Therapy Website I mentioned is: http://tryonlinetherapy.com/ Emilia Fart's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgeyCSigD2EEv_D5evBRBWQ If you'd like to hang out with me more, check out my YouTube Channel - TierTwo Works Suggestions, Comments, and...
20 - How the First Letter was Written
July 22, 2020 07:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBToday's Episode: Today's Story is “How the First letter was Written” from the Just So Stories by Rudyard Kipling. Mindfulness exercise is the Emotional State of Happiness. The Closing Thoughts are on the power of listening. The Therapy Website I mentioned is: http://tryonlinetherapy.com/ Emilia Fart's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgeyCSigD2EEv_D5evBRBWQ If you'd like to hang out with me more, check out my YouTube Channel - TierTwo Works Suggestions, Comments, and...
19 - Sweet Dreams Roo
July 15, 2020 10:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MBToday's Episode: Today's Story Sweet Dreams Roo. Mindfulness exercise is Simple Deep Breathing. The Closing Thoughts are How to get a restful sleep. Website mentioned: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/ways-to-fall-asleep LIFESTYLE: Get on a Schedule, making sure to go to bed and wake up at the same time each day. Avoid Naps during the day. Now, I personally find a 20 minute nap at lunch helps me survive the rest of the afternoon but I also don’t have trouble sleeping at night. If you...
18 - Minisode 03: Cognitive Restructuring
July 11, 2020 10:00 - 11 minutes - 7.76 MBToday's Minisode is on Cognitive Restructuring. QUESTIONNAIRE MENTIONED: (1) First, select a troubling thought that you are having difficulty letting go. This could be a worry or an anxiety that has been following you like a dark cloud. I often think I am not good enough to reach a goal, or talented enough to be successful, or smart enough to finish a task. What is bothering you the most right now? (2) I am going to ask a series of questions that I want you to consider. We are going to ...
17 - Apollo and Daphne
July 08, 2020 10:00 - 11 minutes - 8.22 MBToday's Episode: Today's Story is Apollo and Daphne. Mindfulness exercise is the Heart Activation Breathing Method. The Closing Thoughts are on using Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to take control over your thoughts and emotions. The Website I mentioned: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us If you'd like to hang out with me more, check out my YouTube Channel - TierTwo Works Suggestions, Comments, and Requests are Welcomed! Email me directly at [email protected] Podca...
16 - Berenstain Bears Get The Gimmies
July 01, 2020 10:00 - 14 minutes - 9.94 MBToday's Episode: Today's Story is The Berenstain Bears Get the Gimmies Written by Stan Berenstain & Jan Berenstain. Mindfulness exercise is Gratitude. The Closing Thoughts are on the concept of Greed, Satisfaction and contentment. If you'd like to hang out with me more, check out my YouTube Channel - TierTwo Works Suggestions, Comments, and Requests are Welcomed! Email me directly at [email protected] Podcast Elevator Pitch: Settle into bed, tuck in the covers, and snuggle up as C...
15 - Rapunzel
June 24, 2020 10:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBToday's Episode: Today's Story is "Rapunzel" by Brothers Grimm. Mindfulness exercise is The 5 Senses. The Closing Thoughts are on perseverance. If you'd like to hang out with me more, check out my YouTube Channel - TierTwo Works Suggestions, Comments, and Requests are Welcomed! Email me directly at [email protected] Podcast Elevator Pitch: Settle into bed, tuck in the covers, and snuggle up as Cari reads you a bedtime story; or grab a copy and read along! Hello and Welcome to “Re...
14b - Thumbelina
June 17, 2020 10:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBToday's Episode: Today's Story is Thumbelina. Mindfulness exercise is the Simple Basic Mindfulness Breathing Exercise. The Closing Thoughts are Overcoming Obstacles. Title: Thumbelina Author: Hans Christen Anderson Song Used under the Story: Song: Sands of Time Artist: Laura Sullivan Album: Calm Within: Music for Relaxation If you'd like to hang out with me more, check out my YouTube Channel - TierTwo Works Suggestions, Comments, and Requests are Welcomed! Email me directly at readingwit...
14a: BONUS EPISODE - Ruby Bridges
June 14, 2020 10:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBThis is a Bonus Episode to show my support for the Black Lives Matter Movement. Today's Episode: Today's Story is from American History; Ruby Bridges. This reading is for Entertainment and Informational purposes only and is not intended, nor will it be used, for commercial use. To purchase a copy of the book yourself, I've included a link to Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/y8tfumbd Mindfulness exercise is "Breathing Compassion In And Out" taken Directly from mindful.org/breathing-compassion-...
14a: BONUS EPISODE - Ruby Bridges
June 14, 2020 10:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBThis is a Bonus Episode to show my support for the Black Lives Matter Movement. Today's Episode: Today's Story is from American History; Ruby Bridges. This reading is for Entertainment and Informational purposes only and is not intended, nor will it be used, for commercial use. To purchase a copy of the book yourself, I've included a link to Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/y8tfumbd Mindfulness exercise is "Breathing Compassion In And Out" taken Directly from mindful.org/breathing-compassion-...
13 - Rumpelstilskin
June 10, 2020 09:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MBToday's Episode: Today's Story is Rumpelstilskin. The Mindfulness exercise is the Heart Activation Breathing Method (HABM). The Closing Thoughts are about honesty, humility, and speaking truth. Title: Rumpelskilskin Author: Collected by the Brothers Grimm in 1812 Version Read: Shirley Temple's Storybook, Random House 1958 If you'd like to hang out with me more, check out my YouTube Channel - TierTwo Works Suggestions, Comments, and Requests are Welcomed! Email me directly at readingwithca...
11 - Urashima and the Turtle
June 01, 2020 10:00 - 14 minutes - 9.68 MBToday's Episode: Today's Story is Urashima and the Turtle. The Mindfulness exercise is The Emotional State of Happiness. The Closing Thoughts are on Nostalgia and moving forward / future possibilities. *Slight Disclaimer* This story ends sadly; if you are not in a good place, you may find it troubling. I encourage you to do the Mindfulness exercise as you will truly benefit from it but perhaps you should skip the story until you feel you are in a better state of mind. TITLE: Urashima And ...
12 - Minisode 02 - How To Practice Mindfulness While Reading
June 01, 2020 10:00 - 12 minutes - 8.89 MBToday's Episode: This is the second Minisode of this Podcast series; yay! In this episode we discuss How To Practice Mindfulness While Reading. There is no Mindfulness exercise. The Closing Thoughts are a few relevant quotes about the benefits of reading and the joys of books. Axel G's Website: axelg.com/what-is-mindfulness.html I found all the quotes on: https://bookroo.com/blog/the-100-best-quotes-about-reading “To learn to read is to light a fire; every syllable that is spelled out i...
10 - Little Red Riding Hood
June 01, 2020 10:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MBToday's Episode: Today's Story is Little Red Riding Hood. The Mindfulness exercise is 1 Object, 5 Senses. The Closing Thoughts are some activity suggestions for self-care. TL;DR - Those Suggestions are: Take a long, warm bath: Make it a good one; it’s not about hygiene it’s about pampering yourself. Get all the senses involved by lighting a candle or getting some essential oils burning. Listen to soothing music or perhaps a podcast (wink wink, nudge nudge). Stretch, but like really. Don...
06 - Minisode 01 - Guidelines and Myths
June 01, 2020 09:00 - 14 minutes - 9.66 MBToday's Episode: This is the first minisode of the podcast! We review some of the guidelines to Mindfulness as well as some Myths behind mindfulness and meditation. Today's story is a A Zen Story about a Farmer, shared by Matt Valentine on his website Buddhaimonia: https://buddhaimonia.com/blog/zen-stories-important-life-lessons The closing thoughts are about being non-judgemental and living in the present moment. If you'd like to hang out with me more, check out my YouTube Channel - TierT...
09 - Cupid and Psyche
June 01, 2020 09:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MBToday's Episode: Today's story is Cupid and Psyche. The Mindfulness exercise is the Senses (54321). The Closing Thought is a postface of the story regarding suffering preparing one for happiness. TITLE: Cupid and Psyche ADAPTATION BY: Thomas Bulfinch AUTHOR: Lucius Apuleius Madaurensis VERSION: Bulfinch's Mythology Cupid and Psyche is a story originally from Metamorphoses written in the 2nd century AD by Lucius Apuleius Madaurensis (or Platonicus). Thomas Bulfinch wrote a shorter adapta...
08 - Cinderella
June 01, 2020 09:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MBToday's Episode: Today's Story is Cinderella. The mindfulness meditation is a Compassion Exercise. The closing thoughts are on compassion and empathy. TITLE: Cinderella AUTHOR: Charles Perrault VERSION: The Golden Book of Fairy Tales, Translated by Marie Ponsot and Illustrated by Adrienne Segur If you'd like to hang out with me more, check out my YouTube Channel - TierTwo Works Suggestions, Comments, and Requests are Welcomed! Email me directly at [email protected] Podcast El...
07 - Taro and the Tofu
June 01, 2020 08:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MBToday's Episode: Today's episode is Taro and the Tofu with a Simple Mindfulness Breathing Exercise. The Closing thought is about Integrity. TITLE: Taro and the Tofu AUTHOR: : Masako Matsuno ILLUSTRATED BY: Kazue Mizumura Taro and the Tofu was written by Masako Matsuno who passed away in 2011. The version read in this video was published by the World Publishing Company in 1962 which was also acquired by the Times Mirror Company in 1962. In 1972 it was sold to Collins Publishers who, in 19...
05 - The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin
June 01, 2020 08:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBToday's Episode: Today's story is the Tale of Squirrel Nutkin. The Mindfulness Meditation is the Heart Activation Breathing Method + The Mindfulness Emotional State of Gratitude. The closing thoughts are on Respect, Rebellion, and finding the balance of individuality. TITLE: The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin AUTHOR: : Beatrix Potter VERSION: Dover Edition, first published in 1972 with the Authentic Beatrix Potter Color Illustrations. It is an unabridged republication of the work first published ...
04 - Beauty And The Beast
June 01, 2020 07:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MBToday's Episode: Today's Story is Beauty and the Best. The Mindfulness exercise is "1 Item, 5 senses". The Closing Thoughts are giving and doing good. TITLE: Beauty And The Beast AUTHOR: Madame Leprince de Beaumont VERSION: The Golden Book of Fairy Tales, Translated by Marie Ponsot and Illustrated by Adrienne Segur If you'd like to hang out with me more, check out my YouTube Channel - TierTwo Works Suggestions, Comments, and Requests are Welcomed! Email me directly at readingwithcari@gm...
03 - Kuzma And The Fox
June 01, 2020 07:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MBToday's Episode: Kuzma and the Fox, a Japanese Folktale. Mindfulness Meditation on the Emotional State of Love. Closing Thoughts about Self-Confidence. TITLE: Kuzma And The Fox AUTHOR: : Unknown; accredited as a Japanese Folk Tale and also as "Kuzma Skorobogaty folk tale" however no author has been stated. VERSION: The Golden Book of Fairy Tales, Translated by Marie Ponsot and Illustrated by Adrienne Segur If you'd like to hang out with me more, check out my YouTube Channel - TierTwo Wor...
02 - The Tale Of Peter Rabbit
June 01, 2020 06:00 - 12 minutes - 8.46 MBToday's Episode: Today's story is The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter. The Mindfulness exercise is the Mindful Emotional State of Happiness. The Closing Thoughts are "You Reap What You Sow" TITLE: The Tale of Peter Rabbit AUTHOR: : Beatrix Potter VERSION: Dover Edition, first published in 1972 with the Authentic Beatrix Potter Color Illustrations. It is an unabridged republication of the work first published in 1903. This work is in the public domain in the United States as it wa...
02 - The Tale Of Peter Rabbit
June 01, 2020 06:00 - 12 minutes - 8.46 MBToday's Episode: Today's story is The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter. The Mindfulness exercise is the Mindful Emotional State of Happiness. The Closing Thoughts are "You Reap What You Sow" TITLE: The Tale of Peter Rabbit AUTHOR: : Beatrix Potter VERSION: Dover Edition, first published in 1972 with the Authentic Beatrix Potter Color Illustrations. It is an unabridged republication of the work first published in 1903. This work is in the public domain in the United States as it wa...
01 - Sleeping Beauty
June 01, 2020 05:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MBToday's Episode: This is the 1st official episode of the Podcast, if you don't count the introduction! Today's story is Sleeping Beauty which is a bit different from the version a very popular company produced.... our closing thought is on gratitude. TITLE: The Sleeping Beauty AUTHOR: : Charles Perrault VERSION: The Golden Book of Fairy Tales, Translated by Marie Ponsot and Illustrated by Adrienne Segur If you'd like to hang out with me more, check out my YouTube Channel - TierTwo Works ...
01 - Sleeping Beauty
June 01, 2020 05:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MBToday's Episode: This is the 1st official episode of the Podcast, if you don't count the introduction! Today's story is Sleeping Beauty which is a bit different from the version a very popular company produced.... our closing thought is on gratitude. TITLE: The Sleeping Beauty AUTHOR: : Charles Perrault VERSION: The Golden Book of Fairy Tales, Translated by Marie Ponsot and Illustrated by Adrienne Segur If you'd like to hang out with me more, check out my YouTube Channel - TierTwo Works ...
00 - Introduction To This Podcast
May 30, 2020 19:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBToday's Episode: This is an Introduction episode, where I briefly go over what Mindfulness is, how it can benefit you, who I am & why I'm making this podcast, and the basic format of the podcast. Here's a link to the YouTube Channel I mention - TierTwo Works Suggestions, Comments, and Requests are Welcomed! Email me directly at [email protected] Podcast Elevator Pitch: Settle into bed, tuck in the covers, and snuggle up as Cari reads you a bedtime story; or grab a copy and read a...