Sleepy Stories: To help you sleep

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✨ Welcome to Sleepy Stories & Meditations. Join us every Friday for soothing sleepy stories from around the world. From folktales and fairy tales to timeless cultural stories, each episode is read in soft, calming tones to help you drift off to sleep or simply relax into tranquility. So sit back, close your eyes, and let yourself be carried away. 🌙 💜 If you enjoy this podcast, please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts — it helps us reach more listeners who could use a little calm in their day.

Episodes

  • Memory Lane Monday ✨ Spending a Day with Alice in Wonderland

    This episode of Sleepy Stories features a guided meditation with Kerry, taking listeners on a trip to Wonderland with Alice. The story aims to evoke the sights, sounds, and smells of a magical island to promote relaxation and sleep.

  • The Lion and the Mouse

    This episode of Sleepy Stories features Aesop's fairytale 'The Lion and the Mouse,' presented as a calming bedtime story to aid relaxation and sleep. It is suitable for listeners who enjoy soothing narration and cosy storytelling.

  • Memory Lane Monday ✨The Ice King and his Wonderful Grandchild

    This episode of Sleepy Stories features the Dutch fairytale 'The Ice King and his Wonderful Grandchild' by William Elliot Griffis. The podcast aims to help listeners relax and fall asleep with soothing stories.

  • The Elephant in the Dark

    This episode of Sleepy Stories features 'The Elephant in the Dark,' a fairytale by Jalal ad-Din Muhammad Rumi. The story is presented as a calming bedtime experience to aid relaxation and sleep.

  • The Butterfly Dream

    This episode features Zhuangzi's fairytale 'The Butterfly Dream,' exploring the philosophical concepts of reality, identity, and perception. It is intended as a calming bedtime story to aid relaxation and sleep.

  • Memory Lane Monday ✨ A Soothing Spa Day

    This episode guides listeners on a relaxing trip to a spa, featuring a massage, swim, and sensory details of a sunny island. The host, Elaine, aims to help listeners forget their troubles and relax.

  • The Peculiar Voyage of the Sleepy Fox

    This episode features the fairytale "The Peculiar Voyage of the Sleepy Fox" by Judith Taylor. It is a calming bedtime story intended to aid relaxation and sleep.

  • Memory Lane Monday ✨ The Cat in the Cradle

    This episode of Sleepy Stories features a Dutch fairytale titled 'The Cat in the Cradle,' retold by William Elliot Griffis. It is intended to help listeners relax and fall asleep.

  • The Island of Borrowed Dreams

    This episode, 'The Island of Borrowed Dreams,' is a fairytale by Judith Taylor. It is presented as a calming bedtime story to help listeners relax and drift into sleep.

  • Memory Lane Monday ✨ A Magical Day at Dolphin Beach

    This episode guides listeners on a relaxing trip to Dolphin Beach, a magical cove described as having healing, loving dolphins. The story aims to help listeners relax and fall asleep.

  • The Unlikely Education of Sir Bernard the Timid ( Part 2)

    This episode, 'The Unlikely Education of Sir Bernard the Timid (Part 2)', is a gentle fairytale by Judith Taylor. It is a calming bedtime story designed to help listeners relax and fall asleep.

  • Memory Lane Monday ✨ The Princess with Twenty Petticoats

    This episode of Sleepy Stories features the Dutch fairytale 'The Princess with Twenty Petticoats' by William Elliot Griffis. It is intended to help listeners relax and fall asleep.

  • The Unlikely Education of Sir Bernard the Timid ( Part 1)

    This episode, "The Unlikely Education of Sir Bernard the Timid (Part 1)", is a fairytale by Judith Taylor from the podcast Sleepy Stories. It is designed as a calming bedtime story to help listeners relax and fall asleep.

  • Memory Lane Monday ✨ Relaxing Meditation Adventures: A Trip to a Beautiful French Island 🏝️

    This episode of Sleepy Stories features a guided meditation adventure to the French island of Belle-Île, aiming to help listeners relax and fall asleep.

  • The Quiet Catastrophe of Applewick Marsh

    In "The Quiet Catastrophe of Applewick Marsh," Mr. Percival Dockery, Mrs. Crumb, and a thoughtful heron investigate a mystery that has disrupted the normally peaceful wetlands. This whimsical story is designed to help listeners relax and d…

  • The Rusty Key by the Magic Pond

    In the episode "The Rusty Key by the Magic Pond," a stray cat named Mallow discovers a mysterious key near a pond, leading to a magical journey. This story is designed for relaxation and sleep.

  • Memory Lane Monday ✨ The Boar with the Golden Bristles

    This episode features 'The Boar with the Golden Bristles,' a Dutch fairy tale by William Elliot Griffis, intended as a relaxing sleep story to help listeners unwind and drift into sleep.

  • The Three Sisters and the Dog who Knew Things

    This episode features the fairytale "The Three Sisters and the Dog Who Knew Things" by Judith Taylor. It tells the story of three sisters and a mysterious dog that seems to understand more than expected, ultimately revealing wisdom.

  • Memory Lane Monday ✨ Prince Spin Head And Miss Snow White.

    This episode of Sleepy Stories presents the Dutch fairytale 'Prince Spin Head And Miss Snow White' by William Elliot Griffis. The host encourages listeners to leave Apple reviews to help the podcast reach more people.

  • The Teapot Who Wanted to be Still

    This episode features the fairytale 'The Teapot Who Wanted to be Still' by Judith Taylor. It is a calming story intended to help listeners relax and fall asleep.

  • Memory Lane Monday ✨ The Boy Who Wanted More Cheese

    This episode of Sleepy Stories features 'The Boy Who Wanted More Cheese,' a Dutch fairytale by William Elliot Griffis. The podcast aims to help listeners relax and fall asleep.

  • Memory Lane Monday ✨ Entangled Mermaid

    This episode of Sleepy Stories features a Dutch fairytale titled "The Entangled Mermaid" by William Elliot Griffis. The host encourages listeners to leave reviews to help the podcast reach more people.

  • The Train that Only Ran at Midnight ( Part 2 )

    This episode, "The Train that Only Ran at Midnight" (Part 2), is a fairytale by Judith Taylor, intended to help listeners relax and drift into sleep. It is part of the Sleepy Stories podcast.

  • Memory Lane Monday ✨ The Monkey's Paw

    This episode of Sleepy Stories presents 'The Monkey's Paw' by W.W. Jacobs. It is intended to be a relaxing bedtime story to aid listeners in falling asleep.

  • The Train that Only Ran at Midnight ( Part 1)

    This episode, "The Train that Only Ran at Midnight" Part 1 by Judith Taylor, is a fairytale designed to help listeners relax and fall asleep. It is part of the Sleepy Stories podcast.

  • Memory Lane Monday ✨ The Dragons Tail

    This episode of Sleepy Stories presents 'The Dragon's Tail,' a German folktale by Margaret Arndt. The host encourages listeners to leave Apple reviews to help the podcast grow.

  • The Fox That Borrowed the Moon

    This episode features the fairytale "Lantern Snow" by Judith Taylor, a calming bedtime story intended to help listeners relax and fall asleep. The podcast is available on multiple platforms including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.

  • Memory Lane Monday ✨ A Midsummer Night's Dream

    This episode of Sleepy Stories, titled 'A Midsummer Night's Dream,' presents an adaptation of William Shakespeare's work. It is intended to aid listeners in relaxation and achieving sleep.

  • Lantern Snow

    This episode, 'Lantern Snow,' features a calming bedtime story fairytale by Judith Taylor, intended to help listeners relax and fall asleep. It is suitable for those who enjoy cozy storytelling and soothing narration.

  • Memory Lane Monday ✨ The Toad Woman

    This episode of Sleepy Stories is titled 'The Toad Woman' and is read by Clara. It features a promotional offer for Cozy Earth pajamas.

  • Brumble the Questing Snowman

    This episode, "Brumble the Questing Snowman," is a gentle fairytale by Judith Taylor, designed to help listeners relax and fall asleep. It is suitable for those who enjoy cosy storytelling and soothing narration.

  • Memory Lane Monday ✨The Celestial Sisters

    This episode features a Native American Folk Tale called "The Celestial Sisters," read by Clara. The podcast aims to help listeners relax and fall asleep.

  • The Winter Ball

    The podcast episode 'The Winter Ball' features a fairytale by Judith Taylor. This story is presented as a calming bedtime narrative intended to help listeners relax and fall asleep.

  • Memory Lane Monday ✨ Sheem, the Forsaken Boy

    This episode of Sleepy Stories features Jay reading the short story 'Sheem, the Forsaken Boy' by Cornelius Mathews. It is part of the Memory Lane Monday series.

  • Memory Lane Monday ✨ Strong Desire, and the Red Sorcerer

    This episode of Sleepy Stories features a reading of the short story "Strong Desire, and the Red Sorcerer" by Cornelius Mathews, narrated by Clara. The podcast aims to help listeners relax and fall asleep.

  • The Snow Queen

    This episode, 'The Snow Queen,' is a fairytale by Judith Taylor. It is presented as a calming bedtime story to help listeners relax and fall asleep.

  • Memory Lane Monday ✨ The Prince and the Three Fates

    This episode of Sleepy Stories features a reading by Clara of "The Prince and the Three Fates," a short story by Andrew Lang. The episode is part of the "Memory Lane Monday" series and is intended to aid relaxation and sleep.

  • Memory Lane Monday ✨ The Girl who Owned a Bear

    This episode of Sleepy Stories features Clara reading the short story "The Girl who Owned a Bear" by L. Frank Baum. It is intended to help listeners relax and fall asleep.

  • The cursed Shoe

    This episode, titled "The Cursed Shoe," is a fairytale by Judith Taylor. It is presented as a calming bedtime story to help listeners relax and fall asleep.

  • Memory Lane Monday ✨ The Magic Bon Bons

    Todays episode, The Magic Bon Bons, is read by Seema. This story is part of the Memory Lane Monday series on the Sleepy Stories podcast.

  • The Poor Man

    This episode features the fairytale 'The Poor Man' by Judith Taylor, a calming bedtime story intended to promote relaxation and sleep. It is suitable for listeners who enjoy cosy storytelling and soothing narration.

  • The Bronze King

    This episode features "The Bronze King", a fairytale by Judith Taylor. It is a calming bedtime story intended to promote relaxation and sleep.

  • Memory Lane Monday ✨ The Gift of The Magi

    This episode of Sleepy Stories features a reading of O. Henry's 1905 short story, 'The Gift of The Magi,' by Clara. The podcast aims to help listeners relax and fall asleep with soothing story-telling.

  • Pip The Brave

    This episode, 'Pip The Brave,' is a fairytale by Judith Taylor from the podcast 'Sleepy Stories: To help you sleep.' It is a calming bedtime story intended to aid relaxation and sleep.

  • Return to Oz

    This episode features a sleep story set in Oz, guiding listeners through relaxing imagery of beaches, ocean breezes, and island life to promote peaceful sleep. It is designed for those who enjoy calming bedtime narration and sleep meditati…

  • Moonlight Beach Walk

    This episode, "Moonlight Beach Walk" from "Sleepy Stories: To help you sleep," is a gentle sleep story focused on a relaxing evening by the ocean. It aims to help listeners unwind with descriptions of warm beaches, ocean breezes, and islan…

  • The Lion and the Princess

    This episode features Judith Taylor's fairytale, 'The Lion and The Princess.' It is presented as a calming bedtime story intended to aid relaxation and sleep, with narration suitable for those seeking sleep aids or soothing tales.

  • Memory Lane Monday ✨ The Cat that Walked by Himself

    This episode of Sleepy Stories features a reading of the story 'The Cat that Walked by Himself' by Seema. It is part of the 'Memory Lane Monday' series.

  • The Mermaid and The Map of Tides

    This episode features the fairytale 'The Mermaid and The Map of Tides' by Judith Taylor. It is a calming bedtime story intended to help listeners relax and fall asleep.

  • Memory Lane Monday ✨ The Shoe Maker and the Devil

    This episode of Sleepy Stories features Clara reading Anton Chekhov's tale, "The Shoemaker and the Devil." It is part of the Memory Lane Monday series, designed to help listeners relax and fall asleep.