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Over 30 Min. Nonfiction

#206 - The Superdream

Aug. 7, 2022

A sleepy essay on the phenomenon of superdreams by request for a supporter who loves a good nonfiction bedtime story.

Over 30 Min. Sleep Meditation Mindfulness Meditation

#205 - Mindfulness Meditation - Unwinding the Mind

Aug. 3, 2022

With the soothing sound of the Pacific Ocean in the background, this meditation for calming the body and mind can bring us closer to experiencing our nature.

Over 30 Min. Fiction

#204 - The Enchanted Bluff

July 31, 2022

A sleepy short story by Willa Cather about coming of age in the American Midwest in the early 1900s.

Over 30 Min. Fiction Viking Tale

#202 - Thor's Duel

July 24, 2022

A sleepy Viking tale where Thor duels with a giant.

Over 30 Min. Sleep Meditation

#201 - Sleep Meditation - Deep Relaxation for Sleep

July 20, 2022

A guided visualization to relax your entire body while you while you drift off to the relaxing sound of the creek behind my cabin.

Over 30 Min. Fairy Tale Fiction

#200 - The Gold-Bearded Man

July 17, 2022

A sleepy fairy tale about the importance of meeting life’s challenges with compassion and an open heart.

Over 30 Min. Fairy Tale Fiction

#198 - The Prince and the Dragon

July 10, 2022

A sleepy a fairy tale about a young prince who saves his brothers by outsmarting a wily dragon.

Over 30 Min. Fiction

#196 - Heart of Youth

July 3, 2022

A sleepy story about a young boy who leaves behind the dreams of boyhood as he awakens to the responsibilities of being an adult.

Over 30 Min. Sleep Meditation Mindfulness Meditation

#195 - Mindfulness Meditation - Easing Looping Thoughts

June 29, 2022

A deep relaxation meditation to bring awareness and acceptance of sensations and thoughts.

Over 30 Min. Nonfiction Nature Sounds

#194 - Signs On The Beach

June 26, 2022

Drift off with the opening chapter of this sleepy 1901 guide to beachcombing.

Over 30 Min. Fairy Tale Fiction

#192 - The Story of Caliph Stork

June 19, 2022

A sleepy Middle Eastern fairy tale in which the ruler of Baghdad is tricked by an evil magician.

Over 30 Min. Fiction Listen To Sleep Plus

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June 17, 2022

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Over 30 Min. Fairy Tale Fiction

#190 - The Enchanted Ring

June 12, 2022

A sleepy fairy tale about a good brother, a bad brother and an enchanted ring that brings them justice.

Over 30 Min. Fairy Tale Fiction

#188 - The Remarkable Rocket

June 5, 2022

A delightful sleepy fairy tale by Oscar Wilde parodying 19th century aristocracy.

Over 30 Min. Fiction Viking Tale

#186 - Thor's Fishing

May 29, 2022

A sleepy Norse tale where Thor goes fishing with a giant.