Sleeping Pill with Inka
288 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 months ago -Season Three
Hello, Darlings! Welcome to Sleeping Pill, your safe space online.
Relax, leave your worries behind, and allow Inka to program your mind with her soothing voice as she reads you a curated selection of exemplary literary works to lull you into much-needed sleep.
Want to have your original pieces featured in our next episode? Send them to us at [email protected].
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Episodes
Night 267: For You - Affirmations For A Better Morning
May 18, 2023 11:30 - 11 minutes - 25.6 MBThis episode is for those who dream of waking up to hopeful mornings. -- Hey, have you been writing lately? I'd love to feature your work. Submit your piece through this form: https://tinyurl.com/SleepingPillFromYou I promise to take good care of it.
Night 266: Dear Ate Inka - When Your Friend is in a Toxic Relationship
May 15, 2023 13:38 - 16 minutes - 36.9 MBBela’s best friend stopped talking to her because of a toxic boyfriend. Do you think that they can still patch things up? -- Hey, have you been writing lately? I'd love to feature your work. Submit your piece through this form: https://tinyurl.com/SleepingPillFromYou I promise to take good care of it.
Night 265: For You - Conversation With My Mom
May 11, 2023 13:30 - 21 minutes - 49.5 MBGet to know my Mom! I invited my Mom to have a little chat with me, and we ended up talking about her experiences guesting on Sleeping Pill, what her safe space feels like, and so much more. Happy Mother’s Day! -- Hey, have you been writing lately? I'd love to feature your work. Submit your piece through this form: https://tinyurl.com/SleepingPillFromYou I promise to take good care of it.
Night 264: Dear Ate Inka - The Fear of Being Left Behind
May 08, 2023 14:45 - 23 minutes - 52.8 MBVeronica dropped out of school, feels left behind by her peers and is now just an “international tambay” as she calls herself. What advice would you give her? -- Hey, have you been writing lately? I'd love to feature your work. Submit your piece through this form: https://tinyurl.com/SleepingPillFromYou I promise to take good care of it.
Night 263: For You: I Know You’re Frustrated
May 04, 2023 11:55 - 9 minutes - 22.2 MBIf you’re finding ways to ease and vent your frustrations out safely, have a listen. Take care of yourself, okay? -- Hey, have you been writing lately? I'd love to feature your work. Submit your piece through this form: https://tinyurl.com/SleepingPillFromYou I promise to take good care of it.
Night 263: For You - I Know You’re Frustrated
May 04, 2023 11:55 - 9 minutes - 22.2 MBIf you’re finding ways to ease and vent your frustrations out safely, have a listen. Take care of yourself, okay? -- Hey, have you been writing lately? I'd love to feature your work. Submit your piece through this form: https://tinyurl.com/SleepingPillFromYou I promise to take good care of it.
Night 262: For You - Cure for Burnout
May 02, 2023 11:30 - 7 minutes - 16.3 MBSalute to the people who keep society progressive and great! This episode is for you! -- Hey, have you been writing lately? I'd love to feature your work. Submit your piece through this form: https://tinyurl.com/SleepingPillFromYou I promise to take good care of it.
Night 262: For You: Cure for Burnout
May 02, 2023 11:30 - 7 minutes - 16.3 MBSalute to the people who keep society progressive and great! This episode is for you! -- Hey, have you been writing lately? I'd love to feature your work. Submit your piece through this form: https://tinyurl.com/SleepingPillFromYou I promise to take good care of it.
Night 261: For You: Take A Break and Sleep
April 28, 2023 14:00 - 7 minutes - 18.2 MBHi, darling! Pulling out an all-nighter again? Stop that for now and let’s rest for a bit. -- Hey, have you been writing lately? I'd love to feature your work. Submit your piece through this form: https://tinyurl.com/SleepingPillFromYou I promise to take good care of it.
Night 260: From Me: Looking Back to the Beginning
April 25, 2023 12:09 - 15 minutes - 35.5 MBWe’ve come so far! Why don’t we look back at these memories together? -- Hey, have you been writing lately? I'd love to feature your work. Submit your piece through this form: https://tinyurl.com/SleepingPillFromYou I promise to take good care of it.
Night 259: For You: It's Okay to Cry
April 20, 2023 11:30 - 9 minutes - 20.7 MBI want you to be vulnerable with me. I want you to feel like you can cry without feeling like you will be judged. We need to remember that crying is healthy and is a natural part of feeling and processing our emotions. -- Hey, have you been writing lately? I'd love to feature your work. Submit your piece through this form: https://tinyurl.com/SleepingPillFromYou I promise to take good care of it.
Night 258: For You: Resting After a Burnout
April 18, 2023 13:35 - 10 minutes - 23.4 MBIt's another day, my friend. It might be one of those where you feel that you're stuck in an endless cycle that drains your motivation away. This episode is a reminder that you and your well-being should be put first and that what you have done and continuously do is enough. Take this moment, have it only for yourself, and recharge with me. -- Hey, have you been writing lately? I'd love to feature your work. Submit your piece through this form: https://tinyurl.com/SleepingPillFromYou I p...
Night 257: For You: Breathing Calmly for Sleep
April 13, 2023 13:31 - 9 minutes - 22.5 MBHi, my darling! I hope you're feeling better now. But let's keep in momentum our calm state. Let's make things interactive as we go back to our safe little bubble. For tonight, meditate with me, and let's altogether breathe in the relief and peace we crave, and breathe out the internal disturbances that hold us back. -- Hey, have you been writing lately? I'd love to feature your work. Submit your piece through this form: https://tinyurl.com/SleepingPillFromYou I promise to take good care...
Night 256: For You: Sleep Without Worry
April 12, 2023 11:59 - 7 minutes - 16.6 MBHello. How are you? Right now you might feel controlled by things that you cannot. I just want to be here with you right now and say that what you feel is normal and valid. I want you to take a breather with me for tonight and let go, for a moment, of your fears and your worries. Tell me what bothers you. I am here. I'll be listening. -- Hey, have you been writing lately? I'd love to feature your work. Submit your piece through this form: https://tinyurl.com/SleepingPillFromYou I promise...
Night 255: How to Sit with Negative Emotions
April 06, 2023 12:12 - 11 minutes - 26.3 MBThe darkness can either be a friend or foe. Some experiences come and go while we’re in a dark place, we slowly grow accustomed to it, and with every challenge came a gentle end for us to rest. What does the darkness mean to you? We can talk about it as I read to you “We Grow Accustomed to the Dark” by Emily Dickinson and “There Will Come Soft Rains” by Sara Teasdale -- Hey, have you been writing lately? I'd love to feature your work. Submit your piece through this form: https://tinyurl.c...
Night 254: We Are But Space Dust
April 04, 2023 11:40 - 7 minutes - 16.6 MBThe night sky is always so beautiful. So many stars and the giant moon shines so brightly, too. It really helps us get comfortable for a good night’s sleep, right? Let’s talk about that as I read to you “Night” by C.S. Lewis. What about you? What do you think of when you look at the starry sky? -- Hey, have you been writing lately? I'd love to feature your work. Submit your piece through this form: https://tinyurl.com/SleepingPillFromYou I promise to take good care of it.
Night 253: For You: Proud of You, Graduate
March 30, 2023 11:25 - 7 minutes - 17.3 MBCongratulations, you’ve made it! I know there’s a lot of expectations set on you since you just graduated, but I’m here to tell you that it’s okay. You’ve done so great this year, and I’m so proud to see you take the next step in life. I hope you made good memories this school year. What was your favorite? -- Hey, have you been writing lately? I'd love to feature your work. Submit your piece through this form: https://tinyurl.com/SleepingPillFromYou I promise to take good care of it.
Night 252: From Me: It’s Time For Something New
March 28, 2023 11:29 - 10 minutes - 9.58 MBIt's an end of an era and the beginning of something new. Wow, 252 episodes is a lot. Thank you so much for being with me for so long in our journey to self-love and peace of mind. There's a lot in store for our future together, and I'll keep going, holding out my hand for you to take anytime you need me. Will you join me on this next chapter? -- Hey, have you been writing lately? I'd love to feature your work. Submit your piece through this form: https://tinyurl.com/SleepingPillFromYou ...
Night 251: Empowered Women: Charlotte Gilman
March 23, 2023 11:30 - 7 minutes - 16.1 MBHow are you, my darlings? I am hoping that I was able to inspire you in respecting what this month symbolizes not only by knowing the lives and contributions of strong and influential women but also being one with them in their collective fight for equality. As the final entry to this year's Women's Month celebration of Sleeping Pill, I read to you "Females" by Charlotte Perkins Gilman. -- Hey, have you been writing lately? I'd love to feature your work. Submit your piece through this form...
Night 250: Empowered Women: Mary Wilkins Freeman
March 21, 2023 11:30 - 8 minutes - 19 MBHello, my darling! Summer is fast approaching and I will surely miss the extra cold breeze during the night. What I'll be reading to you today makes me wonder what would it be like if we experience the winter season here. Join me again for another entry to Sleeping Pill's Women's Month celebration as we I read Mary E. Wilkins Freeman's "The Snowflake Tree". -- Hey, have you been writing lately? I'd love to feature your work. Submit your piece through this form: https://tinyurl.com/Sleeping...
Night 249: Empowered Women: Laura E. Richards
March 16, 2023 11:31 - 7 minutes - 16.5 MBHello. I've been feeling a little playful lately. For this episode, I'll be taking our inner child to grandma's house for a visit as I read to you "Grandmother's Alphabet" by another notable woman and a Pulitzer Prize recipient, Laura E. Richards. -- Hey, have you been writing lately? I'd love to feature your work. Submit your piece through this form: https://tinyurl.com/SleepingPillFromYou I promise to take good care of it.
Night 248: Empowered Women: George Eliot
March 14, 2023 11:30 - 8 minutes - 20.3 MBHi there! I hope you're having a good week so far. Let us lay back for a while and reflect a little on the things you did today that made a mark. Tonight, as we continue to honor women around the globe, I'll be reading to you "Count That Day Lost" by esteemed Victorian novelist and poet, George Eliot. -- Hey, have you been writing lately? I'd love to feature your work. Submit your piece through this form: https://tinyurl.com/SleepingPillFromYou I promise to take good care of it.
Night 247: Empowered Women: Oprah Winfrey
March 09, 2023 12:30 - 7 minutes - 16.2 MBHello, my darlings. To celebrate this year's Women's Month, I would like to feature again here on Sleeping Pill some of the groundbreaking women I know and their revolutionary works. Oprah is one of the great women who captured the hearts of people along with her story, philanthropy, and overall influence. For tonight, let me read to you one one of her most acclaimed speeches for women's empowerment during her acceptance of the Golden Globes’ Cecil B. DeMille Award for lifetime achievement....
Night 246: For You: Divine Feminine
March 07, 2023 11:49 - 7 minutes - 16.8 MBHappy women's month, ladies. Let's celebrate our strengths and being ourselves for the next few weeks. We all deserve it. You are powerful, you are the moment. Keep at it and thrive! -- Hey, have you been writing lately? I'd love to feature your work. Submit your piece through this form: https://tinyurl.com/SleepingPillFromYou I promise to take good care of it.
Night 245: Affirmations for the Little Hearts
March 02, 2023 11:30 - 5 minutes - 11.5 MBHello, my little darling. How are you feeling today? There may be days when we might not feel like we understand what we feel, but I hope you find light in your parents’ arms. Though today may not be the brightest, I hope you’re able to sleep tonight with me. -- Hey, have you been writing lately? I'd love to feature your work. Submit your piece through this form: https://tinyurl.com/SleepingPillFromYou I promise to take good care of it.
Night 244: The Wolf and the Seven Young Kids
February 28, 2023 11:30 - 9 minutes - 21.4 MBHello, little darlings. I hope today has been kind to you. Have you been kind to your family and friends today? Being kind helps us become better people, treating them with a smile on our faces can help brighten their day while doing acts of kindness. Let’s learn more as I read to you, “The Wolf and the Seven Young Kids” by Brothers Grimm What act of kindness have you done today for someone? -- Hey, have you been writing lately? I'd love to feature your work. Submit your piece through thi...
Dear Ate Inka: "Oscar"
February 27, 2023 14:30 - 8 minutes - 7.91 MBThere are many different ways a relationship can grow; starting from when we first met them to committing to a lifetime relationship. But… how do we really know when the time is right? Let’s tune in to ‘Oscar’’s letter for tonight’s episode. Maybe you can help as well! #ParinigMoWithSpotify -- Hey, have you been writing lately? I'd love to feature your work. Submit your piece through this form: https://tinyurl.com/SleepingPillFromYou I promise to take good care of it.
Dear Ate Inka: "Mikael"
February 24, 2023 13:11 - 10 minutes - 9.95 MBRelationships bloom from many different ways of how we meet people. They sometimes develop into something more, so it’s so beautiful to hear this story from 'Mikael'. It’s so nice to hear when people have someone they can trust their true feelings to take care of. Maybe you could help me listen in on his little dilemma for tonight’s special episode? #ParinigMoWithSpotify -- Hey, have you been writing lately? I'd love to feature your work. Submit your piece through this form: https://tiny...
Night 243: It’s Not Just What You Say But How You Say It
February 23, 2023 11:30 - 7 minutes - 18.3 MBLove. It connects us to people, and it connects us to ourselves. We see the beauty in people because of love, and it’s a universal language that keeps us close. There’s more than beauty, more than what everything can be offered. I’ll read to you Sonnets 18 & 130 by William Shakespeare. What about you? What does love and beauty mean to you?
Night 242: From Me: Happy Birthday
February 21, 2023 11:30 - 7 minutes - 17.5 MBIt was my birthday about a month ago. There are so many greetings, and I felt so much love during that day. I want you to feel the same way. If you’re listening to this and it’s your birthday… I hope you have the most wonderful and fun birthday! I love you, my darlings.
Night 241: Patience is a Virtue
February 16, 2023 11:29 - 7 minutes - 16.5 MBHi, little darlings. How have you been? Waiting can be quite difficult, but it’s all worthwhile when we learn to be patient right? It’s okay, do you want to hold hands while we wait together? I’ll read to you The Patient Cat by Laura E. Richards while we wait.
Night 240: For You: Self-love on Valentine’s Day
February 14, 2023 11:50 - 8 minutes - 8.03 MBIt’s Valentine’s Day. Have you been taking care of yourself? As much as it is about couples, I want to tell you how important self-love is as well. I’m here to tell you that everyday you matter, you are cherished, and you are worth all the love in the world. Will it be alright to join you tonight? Let’s talk about love.
Dear Ate Inka: "Ria"
February 13, 2023 11:00 - 9 minutes - 8.95 MBHey, it’s Inka. Today’s letter came from 'Ria'. She’s been having a hard time dealing with a certain pair she’s been living with. Maybe you guys could also help her out while I read her story? Don’t worry, I’ll be here to read it with you. #ParinigMoWithSpotify -- Hey, have you been writing lately? I'd love to feature your work. Submit your piece through this form: https://tinyurl.com/SleepingPillFromYou I promise to take good care of it.
Dear Ate Inka: "Andy"
February 10, 2023 11:30 - 7 minutes - 16 MBHey there, it’s Inka. Let’s do something a little bit different for this month of love. I receive a lot of messages asking about advice and thought why not hear out your own stories? I’d like to help out. So for this episode, let’s hear what Andy’s story is. Maybe you have something you’d like to share, too! #ParinigMoWithSpotify -- Hey, have you been writing lately? I'd love to feature your work. Submit your piece through this form: https://tinyurl.com/SleepingPillFromYou I promise to...
Night 239: Darkness Is A Part of Life
February 09, 2023 11:30 - 7 minutes - 17 MBTake a deep breath. You’re going to be okay. You’re in a safe space now. Don’t mind the noise outside, and slowly let your mind flow and be at ease. I’ll read to you two poems for tonight. My Home and Rain All day are both by Luis G. Dato. Let me be by your side as you drift to sleep, is that okay?
Night 238: Perspective
February 07, 2023 11:30 - 7 minutes - 16.4 MBHey, little darling. I hope you’re doing okay. Do you like seeing colorful things? Me too! Your room must be so colorful, too. Tonight, I’ll read to you “The Golden Windows” by Laura E. Richards. Before that, can you tell me what’s the most colorful thing you like in your room?
Night 237: There Will Always Be Joy and Sorrow
February 02, 2023 11:30 - 10 minutes - 9.55 MBWe feel sad, and we feel happy. That’s okay, because experiencing life needs these two to co-exist. There may be days we aren’t at our best, but what matters is that we did our best. For now, join me in tonight’s episode as I read to you “On Joy and Sorrow” by Kahlil Gibran and take a rest. You did great today. -- Hey, have you been writing lately? I'd love to feature your work. Submit your piece through this form: https://tinyurl.com/SleepingPillFromYou I promise to take good care of it.
Night 236: What Money Can’t Buy
January 31, 2023 11:30 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBYou are beautiful. It doesn’t matter what you’re wearing, it’s totally valid, and I’m glad it helps you feel good. I’m curious, what are the things that you always wear? What’s your style? Let’s learn that together in tonight’s episode where I read to you Cornelia’s Jewels by Laura E. Richards -- Hey, have you been writing lately? I'd love to feature your work. Submit your piece through this form: https://tinyurl.com/SleepingPillFromYou I promise to take good care of it.
Night 235: From You: What does love mean to you?
January 26, 2023 11:29 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBI’m so happy to hear from you, my darlings! Tonight is an episode dedicated to love. A poem that’ll definitely pull our heartstrings and emotions. Valentine’s is right around the corner. What things would you do for the sake of love? The poem is called, “Tungkung Langit Posts a Missing Person” by Paul Castillo. -- Hey, have you been writing lately? I'd love to feature your work, just like I did on this episode. Submit your piece through this form: https://tinyurl.com/SleepingPillFromYou ...
Night 234: Learning to Prioritize
January 24, 2023 11:30 - 9 minutes - 8.63 MBHey, how are you? The week’s only just begun, don’t stress yourself out so much, alright? Keep a slow pace and take one step at a time. I know how demanding life can be, but we should also take a moment to pause and breathe. Don’t worry, I’ll keep you company for tonight’s episode. Take it easy with me as I read to you "The Nail" by the Brothers Grimm -- Hey, have you been writing lately? I'd love to feature your work. Submit your piece through this form: https://tinyurl.com/SleepingPill...
Night 233: Reflecting on Loneliness
January 19, 2023 11:30 - 6 minutes - 6.27 MBHave you ever thought that… the world is so vast and huge? Me too. Though, I sometimes get the feeling that because of it, that we might also feel so small and insignificant. But I’m here to tell you, you aren’t. We all have important roles in this world. It’s okay, I understand you. What other thoughts have you been thinking about the vast world? Let’s read "The Listeners" by Walter de la Mare together. -- Hey, have you been writing lately? I'd love to feature your work. Submit your pie...
Night 232: Missing Opportunities
January 17, 2023 11:30 - 9 minutes - 8.47 MBThe world has many things we can want from. When we see things differently and having to want those things further and further, it can get troublesome. It’s okay to dream big, but it’s different when the feeling turns into greed. Take a step back and let me read to you "The Three Billy-Goats Gruff" compiled by Peter Christen Asbjørnsen and Jørgen Moe. -- Hey, little darling. Do you like writing? Why don't you show me your work so I can read it? Just ask an adult to help you send your piec...
Night 231: Freedom & Gratitude
January 12, 2023 11:30 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBFreedom is huge concept that is quite difficult to grasp. Yet we can sometimes easily feel them in ourselves when the moment is given to us. So for tonight, join me for a quick storytelling of Androclus and the Lion by James Baldwin to learn more about freedom and gratitude for it. -- Hey, have you been writing lately? I'd love to feature your work. Submit your piece through this form: https://tinyurl.com/SleepingPillFromYou I promise to take good care of it.
Night 230: Learning To Be Adaptable
January 10, 2023 11:46 - 7 minutes - 7.07 MBEven in small moments, experiences can be used to learn more about ourselves and the world around us. Let’s discover the story of "The Bat and The Weasels" by Aesop for us to learn more. -- Hey, little darling. Do you like writing? Why don't you show me your work so I can read it? Just ask an adult to help you send your piece through this form: https://tinyurl.com/SleepingPillFromYou I promise to take good care of your words.
Night 229: New Year’s Resolution
January 05, 2023 11:30 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBThe new year comes with a lot of things waiting for us, but let’s not forget to thank the past year and ourselves for making it this far. Let’s say “thank you” to everything, especially to you for all the hard work you’ve done. Join me tonight for an episode filled with gratitude and manifest the blessings of the new year as I read to you, "Song for the New Year" by Eliza Cook. -- Hey, have you been writing lately? I'd love to feature your work. Submit your piece through this form: https:...
Night 228: For You: Letting Go And Learning To Grow [VIDEO]
January 03, 2023 11:30 - 8 minutes - 7.52 MBYou’re here, you finally made it. The new year brings us a lot of opportunities and blessings along the way. Don’t worry, I’ll still be here by your side, holding your hand when you need it. For now, let’s breathe together before facing the new year ahead of us. This is for you. -- Hey, have you been writing lately? I'd love to feature your work. Submit your piece through this form: https://tinyurl.com/SleepingPillFromYou I promise to take good care of it.
Night 227: There Is Always Hope
December 29, 2022 11:30 - 11 minutes - 26.9 MBExperiencing life means we sometimes experience being powerless against the trials brought upon us. Yet in those moments, we cling to hope that brings light at the end of the dark tunnel. Come join me tonight as we talk about the hopeful moments that keep us safe. Featured Piece: Christmas Bells By Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Night 226: Longing for a Loved One
December 27, 2022 11:30 - 14 minutes - 33.1 MBMaking Christmas memorable by spending time with our family is both a joy and a blessing. Even if those that aren’t here anymore aren’t physically present, they’ll always continue to live on in our hearts. Let’s reminisce those moments in this sorrowful story of missing our loved ones. Featured Piece: The Little Match Girl by Hans Christian Andersen
Night 225: The Significance of Solitude
December 22, 2022 11:30 - 13 minutes - 30.1 MBHaving a change of environment can be quite helpful especially when we’re seeking solitude. Yet sometimes we can experience this in the comfort of our own home as well. It doesn’t really matter where, it’s how we feel it in ourselves. In this episode, let’s listen to the poetic cadence of being in solitude this holiday season. Featured Pieces: Christmastide by H. P. Lovecraft and Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening by Robert Frost
Night 224: For You: To New Beginnings [VIDEO]
December 20, 2022 14:50 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBLet’s take a moment for ourselves and breathe. It’s been a long journey for us. For now, relax, clear your thoughts, and meditate with me for a little while. This is for you.