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Ep 233#233 - Meditation - Calming the Mind with the Breath

By focussing our attention on the breath, we allow thoughts to simply arise and pass away. Listen to "JOY TO THE WORLD: The Untold Story of Old Saint Nick" by signing up for free at https://majikkids.com. If you'd like to join the beta tester email group I'm forming for Awaken Your Myth, you can do that at https://join.awakenyourmyth.com. In my free newsletter, I send you a story every month about something I’ve learned living here on the mountain along with some tips to help you get a better night’s sleep and a little more peace during the day. When you join, you’ll also get a free sleepy audiobook and a relaxing 30 minute recording of the creek behind my cabin as a gift. Just go to https://www.listentosleep.com/blog/category/newsletter/. If the podcast helps you, would you consider supporting it with $3 a month? You'll get two weekly episodes a day earlier with no ads or introductions and an immediate download of the Alice's Adventures in Wonderland audiobook. For another $2 a month, you'll get an extra story every week that's just for supporters. You can join or find more information about all the perks available to subscribers at https://www.listentosleep.com/support/. You can also leave a tip or buy a shareable audiobook of the longer books I read on Listen To Sleep Plus. It's a great way to support the podcast and get some extra bedtime stories without a monthly subscription. Each one is available to own for just $5.50 as a shareable mp3 that will play on any mp3 player. You can find them at https://www.listentosleep.com/store. Sleep well.💜 Erik  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 9, 202233 min

Ep 232#232 - The Old Hay

A sleepy 19th century Icelandic story about a village coming together to make it through a hard winter. Listen to "JOY TO THE WORLD: The Untold Story of Old Saint Nick" by signing up for free at https://majikkids.com. If you'd like to join the beta tester email group I'm forming for Awaken Your Myth, you can do that at https://join.awakenyourmyth.com. When you join my free newsletter, every month I'll send you a story about something I’ve learned living here on the mountain along with some tips to help you get a better night’s sleep and a little more peace during the day. You’ll also get a free sleepy audiobook and a relaxing 30 minute recording of the creek behind my cabin when you join. Just go to https://www.listentosleep.com/blog/category/newsletter/. If the podcast helps you sleep, would you consider supporting it with $3 a month? You'll get two weekly episodes a day earlier with no ads or introductions and an immediate download of the Alice's Adventures in Wonderland audiobook. For another $2 a month, you'll get an extra story every week that's just for supporters. You can join or find more information at https://www.listentosleep.com/support/. You can also leave a tip or buy a shareable audiobook of the longer books I read on Listen To Sleep Plus. It's a great way to support the podcast and get some extra bedtime stories without a monthly subscription. Each one is available to own for just $5.50 as chapterized mp3s that will play on any MP3 player. You can find them at https://www.listentosleep.com/store. You can read this story (and other classics from the public domain) by downloading it for free at https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/5603. Sleep well.💜 Erik  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 6, 202249 min

Ep 231#231 - Meditation - Rest the Mind

When set an intention to rest the mind and settle the body, we allow ourselves to surrender a little more deeply to the flow of life. Listen to "JOY TO THE WORLD: The Untold Story of Old Saint Nick" by signing up for free at https://majikkids.com. In my free newsletter, I send you a story every month about something I’ve learned living here on the mountain along with some tips to help you get a better night’s sleep and a little more peace during the day. When you join, you’ll also get a free sleepy audiobook and a relaxing 30 minute recording of the creek behind my cabin as a gift. Just go to https://www.listentosleep.com/blog/category/newsletter/. If the podcast helps you, would you consider supporting it with $3 a month? You'll get two weekly episodes a day earlier with no ads or introductions and an immediate download of the Alice's Adventures in Wonderland audiobook. For another $2 a month, you'll get an extra story every week that's just for supporters. You can join or find more information about all the perks available to subscribers at https://www.listentosleep.com/support/. You can also leave a tip or buy a shareable audiobook of the longer books I read on Listen To Sleep Plus. It's a great way to support the podcast and get some extra bedtime stories without a monthly subscription. Each one is available to own for just $5.50 as a shareable mp3 that will play on any mp3 player. You can find them at https://www.listentosleep.com/store. Sleep well.💜 Erik  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 2, 202215 min

Ep 230#230 - The Whale and the Grasshopper

A sleepy but witty Irish story from 1916. To schedule a free Quick Fix Session with my coach, Kari Boatner, go to https://www.listentosleep.com/discovery. When you join my free newsletter, every month I'll send you a story about something I’ve learned living here on the mountain along with some tips to help you get a better night’s sleep and a little more peace during the day. You’ll also get a free sleepy audiobook and a relaxing 30 minute recording of the creek behind my cabin when you join. Just go to https://www.listentosleep.com/blog/category/newsletter/. If the podcast helps you sleep, would you consider supporting it with $3 a month? You'll get two weekly episodes a day earlier with no ads or introductions and an immediate download of the Alice's Adventures in Wonderland audiobook. For another $2 a month, you'll get an extra story every week that's just for supporters. You can join or find more information at https://www.listentosleep.com/support/. You can also leave a tip or buy a shareable audiobook of the longer books I read on Listen To Sleep Plus. It's a great way to support the podcast and get some extra bedtime stories without a monthly subscription. Each one is available to own for just $5.50 as chapterized mp3s that will play on any MP3 player. You can find them at https://www.listentosleep.com/store. You can read this story (and other classics from the public domain) by downloading it for free at https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20303. Sleep well.💜 Erik  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 30, 202227 min

Ep 229#229 - Meditation - Letting Thoughts Be

When we let our thoughts be as they are, we allow them to pass and reveal the peace that exists in the space between them. To schedule a free Discover Session with Kari, go to https://www.listentosleep.com/discovery. In my free newsletter, I send you a story every month about something I’ve learned living here on the mountain along with some tips to help you get a better night’s sleep and a little more peace during the day. When you join, you’ll also get a free sleepy audiobook and a relaxing 30 minute recording of the creek behind my cabin as a gift. Just go to https://www.listentosleep.com/blog/category/newsletter/. If the podcast helps you, would you consider supporting it with $3 a month? You'll get two weekly episodes a day earlier with no ads or introductions and an immediate download of the Alice's Adventures in Wonderland audiobook. For another $2 a month, you'll get an extra story every week that's just for supporters. You can join or find more information about all the perks available to subscribers at https://www.listentosleep.com/support/. You can also leave a tip or buy a shareable audiobook of the longer books I read on Listen To Sleep Plus. It's a great way to support the podcast and get some extra bedtime stories without a monthly subscription. Each one is available to own for just $5.50 as a shareable mp3 that will play on any mp3 player. You can find them at https://www.listentosleep.com/store. Sleep well.💜 Erik  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 26, 202213 min

Ep 228#228 - The Story of the Opal

A sleepy fairy tale about the origin one of October's birthstones. To schedule a free Discover Session with Kari, go to https://www.listentosleep.com/discovery. When you join my free newsletter, every month I'll send you a story about something I’ve learned living here on the mountain along with some tips to help you get a better night’s sleep and a little more peace during the day. You’ll also get a free sleepy audiobook and a relaxing 30 minute recording of the creek behind my cabin when you join. Just go to https://www.listentosleep.com/blog/category/newsletter/. If the podcast helps you sleep, would you consider supporting it with $3 a month? You'll get two weekly episodes a day earlier with no ads or introductions and an immediate download of the Alice's Adventures in Wonderland audiobook. For another $2 a month, you'll get an extra story every week that's just for supporters. You can join or find more information at https://www.listentosleep.com/support/. You can also leave a tip or buy a shareable audiobook of the longer books I read on Listen To Sleep Plus. It's a great way to support the podcast and get some extra bedtime stories without a monthly subscription. Each one is available to own for just $5.50 as chapterized mp3s that will play on any MP3 player. You can find them at https://www.listentosleep.com/store. You can read this story (and other classics from the public domain) by downloading it for free at https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51734. Sleep well.💜 Erik  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 23, 202230 min

Ep 227#227 - Meditation - Releasing Judgement

We can release judgement and live life in the moment when we cultivate discernment with an openness to what's present. In my free newsletter, I send you a story every month about something I’ve learned living here on the mountain along with some tips to help you get a better night’s sleep and a little more peace during the day. When you join, you’ll also get a free sleepy audiobook and a relaxing 30 minute recording of the creek behind my cabin as a gift. Just go to https://www.listentosleep.com/blog/category/newsletter/. If the podcast helps you, would you consider supporting it with $3 a month? You'll get two weekly episodes a day earlier with no ads or introductions and an immediate download of the Alice's Adventures in Wonderland audiobook. For another $2 a month, you'll get an extra story every week that's just for supporters. You can join or find more information about all the perks available to subscribers at https://www.listentosleep.com/support/. You can also leave a tip or buy a shareable audiobook of the longer books I read on Listen To Sleep Plus. It's a great way to support the podcast and get some extra bedtime stories without a monthly subscription. Each one is available to own for just $5.50 as a shareable mp3 that will play on any mp3 player. You can find them at https://www.listentosleep.com/store. Sleep well.💜 Erik  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 18, 202215 min

Ep 226#226 - Balder and the Mistletoe

A sleepy Norse myth where Loki goes too far and the fall of Asgard begins.When you join my free newsletter, every month I'll send you a story about something I’ve learned living here on the mountain along with some tips to help you get a better night’s sleep and a little more peace during the day. You’ll also get a free sleepy audiobook and a relaxing 30 minute recording of the creek behind my cabin when you join. Just go to https://www.listentosleep.com/blog/category/newsletter/.If the podcast helps you sleep, would you consider supporting it with $3 a month? You'll get two weekly episodes a day earlier with no ads or introductions and an immediate download of the Alice's Adventures in Wonderland audiobook. For another $2 a month, you'll get an extra story every week that's just for supporters. You can join or find more information at https://www.listentosleep.com/support/.You can also leave a tip or buy a shareable audiobook of the longer books I read on Listen To Sleep Plus. It's a great way to support the podcast and get some extra bedtime stories without a monthly subscription. Each one is available to own for just $5.50 as chapterized mp3s that will play on any MP3 player. You can find them at https://www.listentosleep.com/store.You can read this story (and other classics from the public domain) by downloading it for free at https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44622.Sleep well.💜Erik Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 16, 202238 min

Ep 225#225 - Meditation - Palpable Presence with Angelo Dilullo

This week's guest meditation guide is Dr. Angelo Dilullo. You can find his book Awake: It's Your Turn at https://www.amazon.com/Awake-Your-Turn-Angelo-Dilullo-ebook/dp/B094X5DLGX/ and his YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/SimplyAlwaysAwake. In my free newsletter, I send you a story every month about something I’ve learned living here on the mountain along with some tips to help you get a better night’s sleep and a little more peace during the day. When you join, you’ll also get a free sleepy audiobook and a relaxing 30 minute recording of the creek behind my cabin as a gift. Just go to https://www.listentosleep.com/blog/category/newsletter/. If the podcast helps you, would you consider supporting it with $3 a month? You'll get two weekly episodes a day earlier with no ads or introductions and an immediate download of the Alice's Adventures in Wonderland audiobook. For another $2 a month, you'll get an extra story every week that's just for supporters. You can join or find more information about all the perks available to subscribers at https://www.listentosleep.com/support/. You can also leave a tip or buy a shareable audiobook of the longer books I read on Listen To Sleep Plus. It's a great way to support the podcast and get some extra bedtime stories without a monthly subscription. Each one is available to own for just $5.50 as a shareable mp3 that will play on any mp3 player. You can find them at https://www.listentosleep.com/store. Sleep well.💜 Erik  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 12, 202231 min

Ep 224#224 - The Four Gifts

A sleepy fairy tale about being careful what you wish for. Here's the link to see the video with a little bit about the story of Ashi and Ninja: https://www.instagram.com/p/CbDQ8m2jlwL/ When you join my free newsletter, every month I'll send you a story about something I’ve learned living here on the mountain along with some tips to help you get a better night’s sleep and a little more peace during the day. You’ll also get a free sleepy audiobook and a relaxing 30 minute recording of the creek behind my cabin when you join. Just go to https://www.listentosleep.com/blog/category/newsletter/. If the podcast helps you sleep, would you consider supporting it with $3 a month? You'll get two weekly episodes a day earlier with no ads or introductions and an immediate download of the Alice's Adventures in Wonderland audiobook. For another $2 a month, you'll get an extra story every week that's just for supporters. You can join or find more information at https://www.listentosleep.com/support/. You can also leave a tip or buy a shareable audiobook of the longer books I read on Listen To Sleep Plus. It's a great way to support the podcast and get some extra bedtime stories without a monthly subscription. Each one is available to own for just $5.50 as chapterized mp3s that will play on any MP3 player. You can find them at https://www.listentosleep.com/store. You can read this story by downloading it for free at https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28096. Sleep well.💜 Erik  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 9, 202237 min

Ep 223#223 - Meditation - Embodying Intuition

A calming exploration into embodying intuition more clearly and deeply. In my free newsletter, I send you a story every month about something I’ve learned living here on the mountain along with some tips to help you get a better night’s sleep and a little more peace during the day. When you join, you’ll also get a free sleepy audiobook and a relaxing 30 minute recording of the creek behind my cabin as a gift. Just go to https://www.listentosleep.com/blog/category/newsletter/. If the podcast helps you, would you consider supporting it with $3 a month? You'll get two weekly episodes a day earlier with no ads or introductions and an immediate download of the Alice's Adventures in Wonderland audiobook. For another $2 a month, you'll get an extra story every week that's just for supporters. You can join or find more information about all the perks available to subscribers at https://www.listentosleep.com/support/. You can also leave a tip or buy a shareable audiobook of the longer books I read on Listen To Sleep Plus. It's a great way to support the podcast and get some extra bedtime stories without a monthly subscription. Each one is available to own for just $5.50 as a shareable mp3 that will play on any mp3 player. You can find them at https://www.listentosleep.com/store. Sleep well.💜 Erik  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 5, 202216 min

Ep 222#222 - Seneca's Letters

Two beautiful, sleepy letters from the Roman Stoic philosopher Seneca to his friend Lucilius.When you join my free newsletter, every month I'll send you a story about something I’ve learned living here on the mountain along with some tips to help you get a better night’s sleep and a little more peace during the day. You’ll also get a free sleepy audiobook and a relaxing 30 minute recording of the creek behind my cabin when you join. Just go to https://www.listentosleep.com/blog/category/newsletter/. If the podcast helps you sleep, would you consider supporting it with $3 a month? You'll get two weekly episodes a day earlier with no ads or introductions and an immediate download of the Alice's Adventures in Wonderland audiobook. For another $2 a month, you'll get an extra story every week that's just for supporters. You can join or find more information at https://www.listentosleep.com/support/. You can also leave a tip or buy a shareable audiobook of the longer books I read on Listen To Sleep Plus. It's a great way to support the podcast and get some extra bedtime stories without a monthly subscription. Each one is available to own for just $5.50 as chapterized mp3s that will play on any MP3 player. You can find them at https://www.listentosleep.com/store. You can read these letters by downloading them for free at https://tim.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/taoofseneca_vol1-1.pdf Sleep well.💜 Erik Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 2, 202233 min

Ep 221#221 - Meditation - Exploring Feeling Tones

Feeling tones are subtle perceptions that deepen our connection to the nature of experience. In my free newsletter, I send you a story every month about something I’ve learned living here on the mountain along with some tips to help you get a better night’s sleep and a little more peace during the day. When you join, you’ll also get a free sleepy audiobook and a relaxing 30 minute recording of the creek behind my cabin as a gift. Just go to https://www.listentosleep.com/blog/category/newsletter/. If the podcast helps you, would you consider supporting it with $3 a month? You'll get two weekly episodes a day earlier with no ads or introductions and an immediate download of the Alice's Adventures in Wonderland audiobook. For another $2 a month, you'll get an extra story every week that's just for supporters. You can join or find more information about all the perks available to subscribers at https://www.listentosleep.com/support/. You can also leave a tip or buy a shareable audiobook of the longer books I read on Listen To Sleep Plus. It's a great way to support the podcast and get some extra bedtime stories without a monthly subscription. Each one is available to own for just $5.50 as a shareable mp3 that will play on any mp3 player. You can find them at https://www.listentosleep.com/store. Sleep well.💜 Erik  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 27, 202215 min

Ep 220#220 - The Moon's Garden Party

This long, sleepy poem comes from a book of Australian fairy tales. When you join my free newsletter, every month I'll send you a story about something I’ve learned living here on the mountain along with some tips to help you get a better night’s sleep and a little more peace during the day. You’ll also get a free sleepy audiobook and a relaxing 30 minute recording of the creek behind my cabin when you join. Just go to https://www.listentosleep.com/blog/category/newsletter/. If the podcast helps you sleep, would you consider supporting it with $3 a month? You'll get two weekly episodes a day earlier with no ads or introductions and an immediate download of the Alice's Adventures in Wonderland audiobook. For another $2 a month, you'll get an extra story every week that's just for supporters. You can join or find more information at https://www.listentosleep.com/support/. You can also leave a tip or buy a shareable audiobook of the longer books I read on Listen To Sleep Plus. It's a great way to support the podcast and get some extra bedtime stories without a monthly subscription. Each one is available to own for just $5.50 as chapterized mp3s that will play on any MP3 player. You can find them at https://www.listentosleep.com/store. You can read this story (and other classics from the public domain) by downloading it for free at https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69011. Sleep well.💜 Erik  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 25, 202240 min

Ep 219#219 - Meditation - Allowing Change

As the seasons change, here's a practice for sensing in to the body to allow change to help us connect to our own nature.In my free newsletter, I send you a story every month about something I’ve learned living here on the mountain along with some tips to help you get a better night’s sleep and a little more peace during the day. When you join, you’ll also get a free sleepy audiobook and a relaxing 30 minute recording of the creek behind my cabin as a gift. Just go to https://www.listentosleep.com/blog/category/newsletter/.If the podcast helps you, would you consider supporting it with $3 a month? You'll get two weekly episodes a day earlier with no ads or introductions and an immediate download of the Alice's Adventures in Wonderland audiobook. For another $2 a month, you'll get an extra story every week that's just for supporters. You can join or find more information about all the perks available to subscribers at https://www.listentosleep.com/support/.You can also leave a tip or buy a shareable audiobook of the longer books I read on Listen To Sleep Plus. It's a great way to support the podcast and get some extra bedtime stories without a monthly subscription. Each one is available to own for just $5.50 as a shareable mp3 that will play on any mp3 player. You can find them at https://www.listentosleep.com/store.Sleep well.💜Erik Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 21, 202220 min

Ep 218#218 - In The Giant's House

A sleepy Norse myth where Loki gets in trouble and Thor gets to battle a giant. When you join my free newsletter, every month I'll send you a story about something I’ve learned living here on the mountain along with some tips to help you get a better night’s sleep and a little more peace during the day. You’ll also get a free sleepy audiobook and a relaxing 30 minute recording of the creek behind my cabin when you join. Just go to https://www.listentosleep.com/blog/category/newsletter/. If the podcast helps you sleep, would you consider supporting it with $3 a month? You'll get two weekly episodes a day earlier with no ads or introductions and an immediate download of the Alice's Adventures in Wonderland audiobook. For another $2 a month, you'll get an extra story every week that's just for supporters. You can join or find more information at https://www.listentosleep.com/support/. You can also leave a tip or buy a shareable audiobook of the longer books I read on Listen To Sleep Plus. It's a great way to support the podcast and get some extra bedtime stories without a monthly subscription. Each one is available to own for just $5.50 as chapterized mp3s that will play on any MP3 player. You can find them at https://www.listentosleep.com/store. You can read this story (and other classics from the public domain) by downloading it for free at https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44622. Sleep well.💜 Erik  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 18, 202241 min

Ep 217#217 - Meditation - "Just This" with Angelo Dilullo

This week's guest meditation guide is Dr. Angelo Dilullo. You can find his book Awake: It's Your Turn at https://www.amazon.com/Awake-Your-Turn-Angelo-Dilullo-ebook/dp/B094X5DLGX/ and his YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/SimplyAlwaysAwake. You can find the video of our conversation on my YouTube channel at https://youtu.be/v0Uv1fq1EEI. In my free newsletter, I send you a story every month about something I’ve learned living here on the mountain along with some tips to help you get a better night’s sleep and a little more peace during the day. When you join, you’ll also get a free sleepy audiobook and a relaxing 30 minute recording of the creek behind my cabin as a gift. Just go to https://www.listentosleep.com/blog/category/newsletter/. If the podcast helps you, would you consider supporting it with $3 a month? You'll get two weekly episodes a day earlier with no ads or introductions and an immediate download of the Alice's Adventures in Wonderland audiobook. For another $2 a month, you'll get an extra story every week that's just for supporters. You can join or find more information about all the perks available to subscribers at https://www.listentosleep.com/support/. You can also leave a tip or buy a shareable audiobook of the longer books I read on Listen To Sleep Plus. It's a great way to support the podcast and get some extra bedtime stories without a monthly subscription. Each one is available to own for just $5.50 as a shareable mp3 that will play on any mp3 player. You can find them at https://www.listentosleep.com/store. Sleep well.💜 Erik  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 14, 202220 min

Ep 216#216 - The Bookkeeper's Wife

A sleepy slice-of-life tale by Willa Cather about a mismatched couple in early 20th-century New York City.Here's a link to Angelo's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/SimplyAlwaysAwakeWhen you join my free newsletter, every month I'll send you a story about something I’ve learned living here on the mountain along with some tips to help you get a better night’s sleep and a little more peace during the day. You’ll also get a free sleepy audiobook and a relaxing 30 minute recording of the creek behind my cabin when you join. Just go to https://www.listentosleep.com/blog/category/newsletter/. If the podcast helps you sleep, would you consider supporting it with $3 a month? You'll get two weekly episodes a day earlier with no ads or introductions and an immediate download of the Alice's Adventures in Wonderland audiobook. For another $2 a month, you'll get an extra story every week that's just for supporters. You can join or find more information at https://www.listentosleep.com/support/. You can also leave a tip or buy a shareable audiobook of the longer books I read on Listen To Sleep Plus. It's a great way to support the podcast and get some extra bedtime stories without a monthly subscription. Each one is available to own for just $5.50 as chapterized mp3s that will play on any MP3 player. You can find them at https://www.listentosleep.com/store. You can read this story (and other classics from the public domain) by downloading it for free at https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25586. Sleep well.💜 Erik  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 11, 202249 min

Ep 215#215 - Meditation - Where Intention Meets Surrender

Where sleep meets the dreamer, and where questioning meets knowing, let's spend some time in a place where we can truly rest. In my free newsletter, I send you a story every month about something I’ve learned living here on the mountain along with some tips to help you get a better night’s sleep and a little more peace during the day. When you join, you’ll also get a free sleepy audiobook and a relaxing 30 minute recording of the creek behind my cabin as a gift. Just go to https://www.listentosleep.com/blog/category/newsletter/. If the podcast helps you, would you consider supporting it with $3 a month? You'll get two weekly episodes a day earlier with no ads or introductions and an immediate download of the Alice's Adventures in Wonderland audiobook. For another $2 a month, you'll get an extra story every week that's just for supporters. You can join or find more information about all the perks available to subscribers at https://www.listentosleep.com/support/. You can also leave a tip or buy a shareable audiobook of the longer books I read on Listen To Sleep Plus. It's a great way to support the podcast and get some extra bedtime stories without a monthly subscription. Each one is available to own for just $5.50 as a shareable mp3 that will play on any mp3 player. You can find them at https://www.listentosleep.com/store. Sleep well.💜 Erik  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 7, 202224 min

Ep 214#214 - Poltarnees - Beholder of Ocean

A sleepy tale about three mythical land-locked kingdoms beset by the lure of the the sea. When you join my free newsletter, every month I'll send you a story about something I’ve learned living here on the mountain along with some tips to help you get a better night’s sleep and a little more peace during the day. You’ll also get a free sleepy audiobook and a relaxing 30 minute recording of the creek behind my cabin when you join. Just go to https://www.listentosleep.com/blog/category/newsletter/. If the podcast helps you sleep, would you consider supporting it with $3 a month? You'll get two weekly episodes a day earlier with no ads or introductions and an immediate download of the Alice's Adventures in Wonderland audiobook. For another $2 a month, you'll get an extra story every week that's just for supporters. You can join or find more information at https://www.listentosleep.com/support/. You can also leave a tip or buy a shareable audiobook of the longer books I read on Listen To Sleep Plus. It's a great way to support the podcast and get some extra bedtime stories without a monthly subscription. Each one is available to own for just $5.50 as chapterized mp3s that will play on any MP3 player. You can find them at https://www.listentosleep.com/store. You can read this story (and other classics from the public domain) by downloading it for free at https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/8129. Sleep well.💜 Erik  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 4, 202249 min

Ep 213#213 - Mindfulness Meditation - Sleep Deeply by Releasing Expectations

A relaxing practice for anytime that you feel distracted or anxious from expectations or judgements. It's especially good at bedtime. In my free newsletter, I send you a story every month about something I’ve learned living here on the mountain along with some tips to help you get a better night’s sleep and a little more peace during the day. When you join, you’ll also get a free sleepy audiobook and a relaxing 30 minute recording of the creek behind my cabin as a gift. Just go to https://www.listentosleep.com/blog/category/newsletter/. If the podcast helps you, would you consider supporting it with $3 a month? You'll get two weekly episodes a day earlier with no ads or introductions and an immediate download of the Alice's Adventures in Wonderland audiobook. For another $2 a month, you'll get an extra story every week that's just for supporters. You can join or find more information about all the perks available to subscribers at https://www.listentosleep.com/support/. You can also leave a tip or buy a shareable audiobook of the longer books I read on Listen To Sleep Plus. It's a great way to support the podcast and get some extra bedtime stories without a monthly subscription. Each one is available to own for just $5.50 as a shareable mp3 that will play on any mp3 player. You can find them at https://www.listentosleep.com/store. Sleep well.💜 Erik  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 31, 202221 min

Ep 212#212 - Farmer Weathersky

A sleepy Norse fairy tale about the hero's journey, where life's trials and tribulations lead to both inner and outer transformation. This episode is sponsored by Better Help. Get 10% off your first month of online therapy at https://betterhelp.com/listentosleep. When you join my free newsletter, every month I'll send you a story about something I’ve learned living here on the mountain along with some tips to help you get a better night’s sleep and a little more peace during the day. You’ll also get a free sleepy audiobook and a relaxing 30 minute recording of the creek behind my cabin when you join. Just go to https://www.listentosleep.com/blog/category/newsletter/. If the podcast helps you sleep, would you consider supporting it with $3 a month? You'll get two weekly episodes a day earlier with no ads or introductions and an immediate download of the Alice's Adventures in Wonderland audiobook. For another $2 a month, you'll get an extra story every week that's just for supporters. You can join or find more information at https://www.listentosleep.com/support/. You can also leave a tip or buy a shareable audiobook of the longer books I read on Listen To Sleep Plus. It's a great way to support the podcast and get some extra bedtime stories without a monthly subscription. Each one is available to own for just $5.50 as chapterized mp3s that will play on any MP3 player. You can find them at https://www.listentosleep.com/store. You can read this story (and other classics from the public domain) by downloading it for free at https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/8933. Sleep well.💜 Erik  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 28, 202232 min

Ep 211#211 - Mindfulness Meditation - Finding Peace with Care and Curiosity

By embodying the helpful attitudes of care and curiosity, we can find peace even when we're facing challenges. This episode is sponsored by Better Help. Get 10% off your first month of online therapy at https://betterhelp.com/listentosleep. In my free newsletter, I send you a story every month about something I’ve learned living here on the mountain along with some tips to help you get a better night’s sleep and a little more peace during the day. When you join, you’ll also get a free sleepy audiobook and a relaxing 30 minute recording of the creek behind my cabin as a gift. Just go to https://www.listentosleep.com/blog/category/newsletter/. If the podcast helps you, would you consider supporting it with $3 a month? You'll get two weekly episodes a day earlier with no ads or introductions and an immediate download of the Alice's Adventures in Wonderland audiobook. For another $2 a month, you'll get an extra story every week that's just for supporters. You can join or find more information about all the perks available to subscribers at https://www.listentosleep.com/support/. You can also leave a tip or buy a shareable audiobook of the longer books I read on Listen To Sleep Plus. It's a great way to support the podcast and get some extra bedtime stories without a monthly subscription. Each one is available to own for just $5.50 as a shareable mp3 that will play on any mp3 player. You can find them at https://www.listentosleep.com/store. Sleep well.💜 Erik  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 24, 202216 min

Ep 210#210 - Possessing Prudence

A sweet, sleepy tale from the early 1900s about a curious young girl with a very healthy imagination. You can listen to one of my favorite poems, Goblin Market, at https://www.listentosleep.com/6-goblin-market/. When you join my free newsletter, every month I'll send you a story about something I’ve learned living here on the mountain along with some tips to help you get a better night’s sleep and a little more peace during the day. You’ll also get a free sleepy audiobook and a relaxing 30 minute recording of the creek behind my cabin when you join. Just go to https://www.listentosleep.com/blog/category/newsletter/. If the podcast helps you sleep, would you consider supporting it with $3 a month? You'll get two weekly episodes a day earlier with no ads or introductions and an immediate download of the Alice's Adventures in Wonderland audiobook. For another $2 a month, you'll get an extra story every week that's just for supporters. You can join or find more information at https://www.listentosleep.com/support/. You can also leave a tip or buy a shareable audiobook of the longer books I read on Listen To Sleep Plus. It's a great way to support the podcast and get some extra bedtime stories without a monthly subscription. Each one is available to own for just $5.50 as chapterized mp3s that will play on any MP3 player. You can find them at https://www.listentosleep.com/store. You can read this story (and other classics from the public domain) by downloading it for free at https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38172. Sleep well.💜 Erik  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 21, 202239 min

Ep 209#209 - Mindfulness Meditation - Accepting Our Personal Myth

When we calm the mind and body and let go of any resistance or clinging to the conditions of our story, we can begin to experience our innate sense of knowing. In my free newsletter, I send you a story every month about something I’ve learned living here on the mountain along with some tips to help you get a better night’s sleep and a little more peace during the day. When you join, you’ll also get a free sleepy audiobook and a relaxing 30 minute recording of the creek behind my cabin as a gift. Just go to https://www.listentosleep.com/blog/category/newsletter/. If the podcast helps you, would you consider supporting it with $3 a month? You'll get two weekly episodes a day earlier with no ads or introductions and an immediate download of the Alice's Adventures in Wonderland audiobook. For another $2 a month, you'll get an extra story every week that's just for supporters. You can join or find more information about all the perks available to subscribers at https://www.listentosleep.com/support/. You can also leave a tip or buy a shareable audiobook of the longer books I read on Listen To Sleep Plus. It's a great way to support the podcast and get some extra bedtime stories without a monthly subscription. Each one is available to own for just $5.50 as a shareable mp3 that will play on any mp3 player. You can find them at https://www.listentosleep.com/store. Sleep well.💜 Erik  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 17, 202217 min

Ep 208#208 - The Glass Dog

A sleepy American fairy tale about a wizard, a glass dog, and a glass blower who gets exactly what he asks for but not what he wants. When you join my free newsletter, every month I'll send you a story about something I’ve learned living here on the mountain along with some tips to help you get a better night’s sleep and a little more peace during the day. You’ll also get a free sleepy audiobook and a relaxing 30 minute recording of the creek behind my cabin when you join. Just go to https://www.listentosleep.com/blog/category/newsletter/. If the podcast helps you sleep, would you consider supporting it with $3 a month? You'll get two weekly episodes a day earlier with no ads or introductions and an immediate download of the Alice's Adventures in Wonderland audiobook. For another $2 a month, you'll get an extra story every week that's just for supporters. You can join or find more information at https://www.listentosleep.com/support/. You can also leave a tip or buy a shareable audiobook of the longer books I read on Listen To Sleep Plus. It's a great way to support the podcast and get some extra bedtime stories without a monthly subscription. Each one is available to own for just $5.50 as chapterized mp3s that will play on any MP3 player. You can find them at https://www.listentosleep.com/store. You can read this story (and other classics from the public domain) by downloading it for free at https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4357. Sleep well.💜 Erik  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 14, 202232 min

Ep 207#207 - Mindfulness Meditation - Embracing Resistance

Resistance can be at the root of so much suffering in life. Paradoxically, by learning to accept resistance, we can free ourselves to be guided by our inner wisdom instead of our doubts. In my free newsletter, I send you a story every month about something I’ve learned living here on the mountain along with some tips to help you get a better night’s sleep and a little more peace during the day. When you join, you’ll also get a free sleepy audiobook and a relaxing 30 minute recording of the creek behind my cabin as a gift. Just go to https://www.listentosleep.com/blog/category/newsletter/. If the podcast helps you sleep, would you consider supporting it with $3 a month? You'll get two weekly episodes a day earlier with no ads or introductions and an immediate download of the Alice's Adventures in Wonderland audiobook. For another $2 a month, you'll get an extra story every week that's just for supporters. You can join or find more information about all the perks available to subscribers at https://www.listentosleep.com/support/. You can also leave a tip or buy a shareable audiobook of the longer books I read on Listen To Sleep Plus. It's a great way to support the podcast and get some extra bedtime stories without a monthly subscription. Each one is available to own for just $5.50 as a shareable mp3 that will play on any mp3 player. You can find them at https://www.listentosleep.com/store. Sleep well.💜 Erik  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 10, 202234 min

Ep 206#206 - The Superdream

A sleepy essay on the phenomenon of superdreams by request for a supporter who loves a good nonfiction bedtime story. When you join my free newsletter, every month I'll send you a story about something I’ve learned living here on the mountain along with some tips to help you get a better night’s sleep and a little more peace during the day. You’ll also get a free sleepy audiobook and a relaxing 30 minute recording of the creek behind my cabin when you join. Just go to https://www.listentosleep.com/blog/category/newsletter/. If the podcast helps you sleep, would you consider supporting it with $3 a month? You'll get two weekly episodes a day earlier with no ads or introductions and an immediate download of the Alice's Adventures in Wonderland audiobook. For another $2 a month, you'll get an extra story every week that's just for supporters. You can join or find more information at https://www.listentosleep.com/support/. You can also leave a tip or buy a shareable audiobook of the longer books I read on Listen To Sleep Plus. It's a great way to support the podcast and get some extra bedtime stories without a monthly subscription. Each one is available to own for just $5.50 as chapterized mp3s that will play on any MP3 player. You can find them at https://www.listentosleep.com/store. You can read this story (and other classics from the public domain) by downloading it for free at https://archive.org/details/studiesindreams00arnogoog/page/n9/mode/2up. Sleep well.💜 Erik  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 7, 202230 min

Ep 205#205 - Mindfulness Meditation - Unwinding the Mind

With the soothing sound of the Pacific Ocean in the background, this meditation to calm the body and mind can bring us closer to experiencing our nature. This episode is sponsored by Better Help. Get 10% off your first month of online therapy at https://betterhelp.com/listentosleep. In my free newsletter, I send you a story every month about something I’ve learned living here on the mountain along with some tips to help you get a better night’s sleep and a little more peace during the day. When you join, you’ll also get a free sleepy audiobook and a relaxing 30 minute recording of the creek behind my cabin as a gift. Just go to https://www.listentosleep.com/blog/category/newsletter/. If the podcast helps you sleep, would you consider supporting it with $3 a month? You'll get two weekly episodes a day earlier with no ads or introductions and an immediate download of the Alice's Adventures in Wonderland audiobook. For another $2 a month, you'll get an extra story every week that's just for supporters. You can join or find more information about all the perks available to subscribers at https://www.listentosleep.com/support/. You can also leave a tip or buy a shareable audiobook of the longer books I read on Listen To Sleep Plus. It's a great way to support the podcast and get some extra bedtime stories without a monthly subscription. Each one is available to own for just $5.50 as a shareable mp3 that will play on any mp3 player. You can find them at https://www.listentosleep.com/store. Sleep well.💜 Erik  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 3, 202235 min

Ep 204#204 - The Enchanted Bluff

A sleepy short story by Willa Cather about coming of age in the American Midwest in the early 1900s. This episode is sponsored by Better Help. Get 10% off your first month of online therapy at https://betterhelp.com/listentosleep. Here are the links to the video of what Bodhi's taught me about following your own path. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/rc3LJvSFpL8 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CgmqTTrjWQe/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@listentosleep/video/7125839284694682923 When you join my free newsletter, every month I'll send you a story about something I’ve learned living here on the mountain along with some tips to help you get a better night’s sleep and a little more peace during the day. You’ll also get a free sleepy audiobook and a relaxing 30 minute recording of the creek behind my cabin when you join. Just go to https://www.listentosleep.com/blog/category/newsletter/. If the podcast helps you sleep, would you consider supporting it with $3 a month? You'll get two weekly episodes a day earlier with no ads or introductions and an immediate download of the Alice's Adventures in Wonderland audiobook. For another $2 a month, you'll get an extra story every week that's just for supporters. You can join or find more information at https://www.listentosleep.com/support/. You can also leave a tip or buy a shareable audiobook of the longer books I read on Listen To Sleep Plus. It's a great way to support the podcast and get some extra bedtime stories without a monthly subscription. Each one is available to own for just $5.50 as chapterized mp3s that will play on any MP3 player. You can find them at https://www.listentosleep.com/store. You can read this story (and other classics from the public domain) by downloading it for free at https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/346. Sleep well.💜 Erik  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 31, 202237 min

Ep 203#203 - Mindfulness Meditation - We Are Not Our Thoughts

By sensing into the body and allowing thoughts to be what they are, we can experience them as just thoughts, arising and fading away again. This episode is sponsored by Better Help. Get 10% off your first month of online therapy at https://betterhelp.com/listentosleep. In my free newsletter, I send you a story every month about something I’ve learned living here on the mountain along with some tips to help you get a better night’s sleep and a little more peace during the day. When you join, you’ll also get a free sleepy audiobook and a relaxing 30 minute recording of the creek behind my cabin as a gift. Just go to https://www.listentosleep.com/blog/category/newsletter/. If the podcast helps you sleep, would you consider supporting it with $3 a month? You'll get two weekly episodes a day earlier with no ads or introductions and an immediate download of the Alice's Adventures in Wonderland audiobook. For another $2 a month, you'll get an extra story every week that's just for supporters. You can join or find more information at https://www.listentosleep.com/support/. You can also leave a tip or buy a shareable audiobook of the longer books I read on Listen To Sleep Plus. It's a great way to support the podcast and get some extra bedtime stories without a monthly subscription. Each one is available to own for just $5.50 as a shareable mp3 that will play on any mp3 player. You can find them at https://www.listentosleep.com/store. Sleep well.💜 Erik  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 27, 202218 min

Ep 202#202 - Thor's Duel

A sleepy Viking tale where Thor duels with a giant. This episode is sponsored by Better Help. Get 10% off your first month of online therapy at https://betterhelp.com/listentosleep. When you join my free newsletter, every month I'll send you a story about something I’ve learned living here on the mountain along with some tips to help you get a better night’s sleep and a little more peace during the day. You’ll also get a free sleepy audiobook and a relaxing 30 minute recording of the creek behind my cabin when you join. Just go to https://www.listentosleep.com/blog/category/newsletter/. If the podcast helps you sleep, would you consider supporting it with $3 a month? You'll get new episodes a day earlier with no ads or introductions, an immediate download of the Alice's Adventures in Wonderland audiobook and you'll be helping me to get closer to realizing my dream of having Listen To Sleep be my full-time endeavor. You can join or find more information at https://www.listentosleep.com  /support/.You can also leave a tip or buy a shareable audiobook of the longer books I read on Listen To Sleep Plus. It's a great way to support the podcast and get some extra bedtime stories without a monthly subscription. Each one is available to own for just $5.50 as chapterized mp3s that will play on any MP3 player. You can find them at https://www.listentosleep.com/store. You can read this story (and other classics from the public domain) by downloading it for free at https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44622. Sleep well.💜 Erik  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 24, 202235 min

Ep 201#201 - Sleep Meditation - Deep Relaxation for Sleep

A guided visualization to relax your entire body while you while you drift off to the relaxing sound of the creek behind my cabin. This episode is sponsored by Better Help. Get 10% off your first month of online therapy at https://betterhelp.com/listentosleep. In my free newsletter, I send you a story every month about something I’ve learned living here on the mountain along with some tips to help you get a better night’s sleep and a little more peace during the day. When you join, you’ll also get a free sleepy audiobook and a relaxing 30 minute recording of the creek behind my cabin as a gift. Just go to https://www.listentosleep.com/blog/category/newsletter/. If the podcast helps you sleep, would you consider supporting it with $3 a month? You'll get two weekly episodes a day earlier with no ads or introductions and an immediate download of the Alice's Adventures in Wonderland audiobook. For another $2 a month, you'll get an extra story every week that's just for supporters. You can join or find more information at https://www.listentosleep.com/support/. You can also leave a tip or buy a shareable audiobook of the longer books I read on Listen To Sleep Plus. It's a great way to support the podcast and get some extra bedtime stories without a monthly subscription. Each one is available to own for just $5.50 as a shareable mp3 that will play on any mp3 player. You can find them at https://www.listentosleep.com/store. Sleep well.💜 Erik  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 20, 202232 min

Ep 200#200 - The Gold-Bearded Man

A sleepy fairy tale about the importance of meeting life’s challenges with compassion and an open heart. This episode is sponsored by Better Help. Get 10% off your first month of online therapy at https://betterhelp.com/listentosleep. If you're a fiction writer and would like to collaborate on future episodes of the podcast, please get in touch at [email protected]. When you join my free newsletter, every month I'll send you a story about something I’ve learned living here on the mountain along with some tips to help you get a better night’s sleep and a little more peace during the day. You’ll also get a free sleepy audiobook and a relaxing 30 minute recording of the creek behind my cabin when you join. Just go to https://www.listentosleep.com/blog/category/newsletter/. If the podcast helps you sleep, would you consider supporting it with $3 a month? You'll get new episodes a day earlier with no ads or introductions, an immediate download of the Alice's Adventures in Wonderland audiobook and you'll be helping me to get closer to realizing my dream of having Listen To Sleep be my full-time endeavor. You can join or find more information at https://www.listentosleep.com /support/.You can also leave a tip or buy a shareable audiobook of the longer books I read on Listen To Sleep Plus. It's a great way to support the podcast and get some extra bedtime stories without a monthly subscription. Each one is available to own for just $5.50 as chapterized mp3s that will play on any MP3 player. You can find them at https://www.listentosleep.com/store. You can read this story (and other classics from the public domain) by downloading it for free at https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2435. Sleep well.💜 Erik  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 17, 202240 min

Ep 199#199 - Mindfulness Meditation - Exploring Sensations In the Body

When we accept our thoughts and feelings and gently explore the space around them, we can learn more about who we are. This episode is sponsored by Better Help. Get 10% off your first month of online therapy at https://betterhelp.com/listentosleep. In my free newsletter, I send you a story every month about something I’ve learned living here on the mountain along with some tips to help you get a better night’s sleep and a little more peace during the day. When you join, you’ll also get a free sleepy audiobook and a relaxing 30 minute recording of the creek behind my cabin as a gift. Just go to https://www.listentosleep.com/blog/category/newsletter/. If the podcast helps you sleep, would you consider supporting it with $3 a month? You'll get new episodes a day earlier with no ads or introductions, an immediate download of the Alice's Adventures in Wonderland audiobook and you'll be helping me to get closer to realizing my dream of having Listen To Sleep be my full-time endeavor. You can join or find more information at https://www.listentosleep.com/support/. You can also leave a tip or buy a shareable audiobook of the longer books I read on Listen To Sleep Plus. It's a great way to support the podcast and get some extra bedtime stories without a monthly subscription. Each one is available to own for just $5.50 as chapterized mp3s that will play on any MP3 player. You can find them at https://www.listentosleep.com/store. Sleep well.💜 Erik  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 13, 202214 min

Ep 198#198 - The Prince and the Dragon

A sleepy a fairy tale about a young prince who saves his brothers by outsmarting a wily dragon. This episode is sponsored by Better Help. Get 10% off your first month of online therapy at https://betterhelp.com/listentosleep. If you'd like to spend a few minutes relaxing at the swimming hole and listening the sound of the creek, there's some new 4K video up on our YouTube at https://youtu.be/rRCJNco3sI0. When you join my free newsletter, every month I'll send you a story about something I’ve learned living here on the mountain along with some tips to help you get a better night’s sleep and a little more peace during the day. You’ll also get a free sleepy audiobook and a relaxing 30 minute recording of the creek behind my cabin when you join. Just go to https://www.listentosleep.com/blog/category/newsletter/. If the podcast helps you sleep, would you consider supporting it with $3 a month? You'll get new episodes a day earlier with no ads or introductions, an immediate download of the Alice's Adventures in Wonderland audiobook and you'll be helping me to get closer to realizing my dream of having Listen To Sleep be my full-time endeavor. You can join or find more information at https://www.listentosleep.com/support/. You can also leave a tip or buy a shareable audiobook of the longer books I read on Listen To Sleep Plus. It's a great way to support the podcast and get some extra bedtime stories without a monthly subscription. Each one is available to own for just $5.50 as chapterized mp3s that will play on any MP3 player. You can find them at https://www.listentosleep.com/store. You can read this story (and other classics from the public domain) by downloading it for free at https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2435. Sleep well.💜Erik Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 10, 202234 min

Ep 197#197 - Mindfulness Meditation - Who Am I?

Explore the nature of mind and awareness with an essential question that's both simple and deep.If you want to take a walk with Bodhi and me and hear more of my thoughts on how we create the stories about who we are, join us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/reel/CfpDbEjjxaR/ or TikTok at https://www.tiktok.com/@listentosleep/video/7116958187969973547.In my free newsletter, I send you a story every month about something I’ve learned living here on the mountain along with some tips to help you get a better night’s sleep and a little more peace during the day. When you join, you’ll also get a free sleepy audiobook and a relaxing 30 minute recording of the creek behind my cabin as a gift. Just go to https://www.listentosleep.com/blog/category/newsletter/.If the podcast helps you sleep, would you consider supporting it with $3 a month? You'll get new episodes a day earlier with no ads or introductions, an immediate download of the Alice's Adventures in Wonderland audiobook and you'll be helping me to get closer to realizing my dream of having Listen To Sleep be my full-time endeavor. You can join or find more information at https://www.listentosleep.com/support/.You can also leave a tip or buy a shareable audiobook of the longer books I read on Listen To Sleep Plus. It's a great way to support the podcast and get some extra bedtime stories without a monthly subscription. Each one is available to own for just $5.50 as chapterized mp3s that will play on any MP3 player. You can find them at https://www.listentosleep.com/store.Sleep well.💜Erik Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 6, 202221 min

Ep 196#196 - Heart of Youth

A sleepy story about a young boy who leaves behind the dreams of boyhood as he awakens to the responsibilities of being an adult. I post some episodes of the podcast on YouTube along with video from around the cabin. If you'd like to be notified when I post new videos, you can subscribe at https://www.youtube.com/c/ListenToSleep. When you join my free newsletter, every month I'll send you a story about something I’ve learned living here on the mountain along with some tips to help you get a better night’s sleep and a little more peace during the day. You’ll also get a free sleepy audiobook and a relaxing 30 minute recording of the creek behind my cabin when you join. Just go to https://www.listentosleep.com/blog/category/newsletter/. If the podcast helps you sleep, would you consider supporting it with $3 a month? You'll get new episodes a day earlier with no ads or introductions, an immediate download of the Alice's Adventures in Wonderland audiobook and you'll be helping me to get closer to realizing my dream of having Listen To Sleep be my full-time endeavor. You can join or find more information at https://www.listentosleep.com/support/. You can also leave a tip or buy a shareable audiobook of the longer books I read on Listen To Sleep Plus. It's a great way to support the podcast and get some extra bedtime stories without a monthly subscription. Each one is available to own for just $5.50 as chapterized mp3s that will play on any MP3 player. You can find them at https://www.listentosleep.com/store. You can read this story (and other classics from the public domain) by downloading it for free at https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20303. Sleep well.💜 Erik  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 3, 202240 min

Ep 195#195 - Mindfulness Meditation - Easing Looping Thoughts

A deep relaxation meditation to bring awareness and acceptance of sensations and thoughts.This week, Bodhi and I celebrated our one year anniversary on TikTok this week. Thanks for joining us on our adventures this past year. https://youtube.com/shorts/X7nXkZ_u17gIn my free newsletter, I send you a story every month about something I’ve learned living here on the mountain along with some tips to help you get a better night’s sleep and a little more peace during the day. When you join, you’ll also get a free sleepy audiobook and a relaxing 30 minute recording of the creek behind my cabin as a gift. Just go to https://www.listentosleep.com/blog/category/newsletter/. If the podcast helps you sleep, would you consider supporting it with $3 a month? You'll get new episodes a day earlier with no ads or introductions, an immediate download of the Alice's Adventures in Wonderland audiobook and you'll be helping me to get closer to realizing my dream of having Listen To Sleep be my full-time endeavor. You can join or find more information at https://www.listentosleep.com/support/. You can also leave a tip or buy a shareable audiobook of the longer books I read on Listen To Sleep Plus. It's a great way to support the podcast and get some extra bedtime stories without a monthly subscription. Each one is available to own for just $5.50 as chapterized mp3s that will play on any MP3 player. You can find them at https://www.listentosleep.com/store. Sleep well.💜 Erik  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 29, 202230 min

Ep 194#194 - Signs On The Beach

Drift off with the opening chapter of this sleepy 1901 guide to beachcombing. If you want to spend ten minutes with Bodhi and me down at our local beach, here's a link to the video on my YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/QthdJOl4ufY. When you join my free newsletter, every month I'll send you a story about something I’ve learned living here on the mountain along with some tips to help you get a better night’s sleep and a little more peace during the day. You’ll also get a free sleepy audiobook and a relaxing 30 minute recording of the creek behind my cabin when you join. Just go to https://www.listentosleep.com/blog/category/newsletter/. If the podcast helps you sleep, would you consider supporting it with $3 a month? You'll get new episodes a day earlier with no ads or introductions, an immediate download of the Alice's Adventures in Wonderland audiobook and you'll be helping me to get closer to realizing my dream of having Listen To Sleep be my full-time endeavor. You can join or find more information at https://www.listentosleep.com/support/. You can also leave a tip or buy a shareable audiobook of the longer books I read on Listen To Sleep Plus. It's a great way to support the podcast and get some extra bedtime stories without a monthly subscription. Each one is available to own for just $5.50 as chapterized mp3s that will play on any MP3 player. You can find them at https://www.listentosleep.com/store. You can read this story (and other classics from the public domain) by downloading it for free at https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43946. Sleep well.💜Erik Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 26, 202244 min

Ep 193#193 - Mindfulness Meditation - Accepting Change

By embracing change as natural, we can find equanimity and acceptance. In my free newsletter, I send you a story every month about something I’ve learned living here on the mountain along with some tips to help you get a better night’s sleep and a little more peace during the day. When you join, you’ll also get a free sleepy audiobook and a relaxing 30 minute recording of the creek behind my cabin as a gift. Just go to https://www.listentosleep.com/blog/category/newsletter/. If the podcast helps you sleep, would you consider supporting it with $3 a month? You'll get new episodes a day earlier with no ads or introductions, an immediate download of the Alice's Adventures in Wonderland audiobook and you'll be helping me to get closer to realizing my dream of having Listen To Sleep be my full-time endeavor. You can join or find more information at https://www.listentosleep.com/support/. You can also leave a tip or buy a shareable audiobook of the longer books I read on Listen To Sleep Plus. It's a great way to support the podcast and get some extra bedtime stories without a monthly subscription. Each one is available to own for just $5.50 as chapterized mp3s that will play on any MP3 player. You can find them at https://www.listentosleep.com/store. Sleep well.💜 Erik  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 22, 202217 min

Ep 192#192 - The Story of Caliph Stork

A sleepy Middle Eastern fairy tale in which the ruler of Baghdad is tricked by an evil magician.If you want to spend a half hour by the creek at sunset, here's a link to the video on my YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/zglLMeG4fJcWhen you join my free newsletter, every month I'll send you a story about something I’ve learned living here on the mountain along with some tips to help you get a better night’s sleep and a little more peace during the day. You’ll also get a free sleepy audiobook and a relaxing 30 minute recording of the creek behind my cabin when you join. Just go to https://www.listentosleep.com/blog/category/newsletter/.If the podcast helps you sleep, would you consider supporting it with $3 a month? You'll get new episodes a day earlier with no ads or introductions, an immediate download of the Alice's Adventures in Wonderland audiobook and you'll be helping me to get closer to realizing my dream of having Listen To Sleep be my full-time endeavor. You can join or find more information at https://www.listentosleep.com/support/.You can also leave a tip or buy a shareable audiobook of the longer books I read on Listen To Sleep Plus. It's a great way to support the podcast and get some extra bedtime stories without a monthly subscription. Each one is available to own for just $5.50 as chapterized mp3s that will play on any MP3 player. You can find them at https://www.listentosleep.com/store.You can read this story (and other classics from the public domain) by downloading it for free at https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7277.Sleep well.💜Erik Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 19, 202243 min

Treasure Island - Chapters One and Two (Listen To Sleep Plus)

This is a free preview of Listen To Sleep Plus. We just finished The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, and now we're starting Treasure Island.You can subscribe to Listen To Sleep Plus at https://patreon.com/listentosleep. You'll get new chapters of Treasure Island over the coming weeks and then other longer books read serially in these Wednesday night episodes,That’s 12 episodes every month for just $5 or about 40 cents each. Even less when you pledge your support for a year and get 10% off. And there’s zero risk. You can try it for 30 days and if you change your mind, just let me know and I’ll happily give you a full refund.Here’s the truth about that 40 cents. It helps me continue to do this knowing that I’ve got a steady income from all of folks who are chipping in to keep the podcast going. We’re at just over 600 patrons supporting the podcast right now, and my goal is to get to 1000 patrons this year, which would allow me to make listen to sleep a full time endeavor. Your subscription to Listen To Sleep Plus puts me one step closer to reaching that goal.Want more information? It's at https://www.listentosleep.com/support.To read Treasure Island for free (along with many other public domain classics) go to https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27780.Sleep Well.💜Erik Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 16, 202245 min

Ep 191#191 - Mindfulness Meditation - Allowing Gratitude

A gentle mindfulness meditation for allowing gratitude and letting go of the events of the day. In my free newsletter, I send you a story every month about something I’ve learned living here on the mountain along with some tips to help you get a better night’s sleep and a little more peace during the day. When you join, you’ll also get a free sleepy audiobook and a relaxing 30 minute recording of the creek behind my cabin as a gift. Just go to https://www.listentosleep.com/blog/category/newsletter/. If the podcast helps you sleep, would you consider supporting it with $3 a month? You'll get new episodes a day earlier with no ads or introductions, an immediate download of the Alice's Adventures in Wonderland audiobook and you'll be helping me to get closer to realizing my dream of having Listen To Sleep be my full-time endeavor. You can join or find more information at https://www.listentosleep.com/support/. You can also leave a tip or buy a shareable audiobook of the longer books I read on Listen To Sleep Plus. It's a great way to support the podcast and get some extra bedtime stories without a monthly subscription. Each one is available to own for just $5.50 as chapterized mp3s that will play on any MP3 player. You can find them at https://www.listentosleep.com/store. Sleep well.💜Erik Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 15, 202222 min

Ep 190#190 - The Enchanted Ring

A sleepy fairy tale about a good brother, a bad brother and an enchanted ring that brings them justice. When you join my free newsletter, every month I'll send you a story about something I’ve learned living here on the mountain along with some tips to help you get a better night’s sleep and a little more peace during the day. You’ll also get a free sleepy audiobook and a relaxing 30 minute recording of the creek behind my cabin when you join. Just go to https://www.listentosleep.com/blog/category/newsletter/. If the podcast helps you sleep, would you consider supporting it with $3 a month? You'll get new episodes a day earlier with no ads or introductions, an immediate download of the Alice's Adventures in Wonderland audiobook and you'll be helping me to get closer to realizing my dream of having Listen To Sleep be my full-time endeavor. You can join or find more information at https://www.listentosleep.com/support/. You can also leave a tip or buy a shareable audiobook of the longer books I read on Listen To Sleep Plus. It's a great way to support the podcast and get some extra bedtime stories without a monthly subscription. Each one is available to own for just $5.50 as chapterized mp3s that will play on any MP3 player. You can find them at https://www.listentosleep.com/store. You can read this story (and other classics from the public domain) by downloading it for free at https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7277. Sleep well.💜 Erik  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 12, 202231 min

Ep 189#189 - Sleep Meditation - A Peaceful Lake with Kari Boatner

Fall asleep next to a beautiful lake in this visualization meditation guided by Kari Boatner.Kari is a fantastic professional and personal coach who specializes in holistic and transition coaching. And for the month of June, she is offering a complimentary Discovery Hour to dive in and explore new possibilities for you life. There’s zero obligation, so go ahead and reach out to her to schedule yours at https://www.kariboatnercoaching.com. I think you're gonna love it.If the podcast helps you, would you consider supporting it with $3 a month? You'll get the new stories and meditations a day earlier with no ads or introductions, an immediate download of the Alice's Adventures in Wonderland audiobook, and you'll be helping me to get closer to realizing my dream of having Listen To Sleep be my full-time endeavor. You can join or find more information at https://www.listentosleep.com/support/.You can also buy a shareable audiobook of the longer books I read on Listen To Sleep Plus. It's another way to support the podcast and get some extra bedtime stories without a monthly subscription. Each one is available to own for just $5.50 as a sharable mp3 that will play on your phone or any MP3 player. You can find them at https://www.listentosleep.com/store.Sleep well.💜Erik Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 8, 202222 min

Ep 188#188 - The Remarkable Rocket

A delightful sleepy fairy tale by Oscar Wilde parodying 19th century aristocracy. It's pride month and I had a little fun making a short video with some old pictures from back when I came out in the late 80s. If you'd like to see it, it's up on TikTok at https://www.tiktok.com/@listentosleep/video/7105071890930208042 or on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/p/CeWi0I1pW31/. If the podcast helps you sleep, would you consider supporting it with $3 a month? You'll get new episodes a day earlier with no ads or introductions, an immediate download of the Alice's Adventures in Wonderland audiobook and you'll be helping me to get closer to realizing my dream of having Listen To Sleep be my full-time endeavor. You can join or find more information at https://www.listentosleep.com/support/. You can also buy a shareable audiobook of the longer books I read on Listen To Sleep Plus. It's another way to support the podcast and get some extra bedtime stories without a monthly subscription. Each one is available to own for just $5.50 as chapterized mp3s that will play on any MP3 player. You can find them at https://www.listentosleep.com/store. You can read this story (and other classics from the public domain) by downloading it for free at https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/902. Sleep well.💜 Erik  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 5, 202250 min

Ep 187#187 - Sleep Meditation - A Positive Future

A calming meditation to reflect on creating a positive future for yourself. With everything that’s been going on in the world, I’ve felt even more of a need to take a long walks out in nature. May is the time of year when we have the most flowers blooming up here on the mountain, and I made a little video with some of my favorite flowers. If you'd like to see it, it's up on TikTok at https://www.tiktok.com/@listentosleep/video/7102912524319968558 or on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/p/CeHjmGQjEjG/. If the podcast helps you, would you consider supporting it with $5 a month? You'll get the new stories and meditations a day earlier with no ads or introductions, an immediate download of the Alice's Adventures in Wonderland audiobook, and you'll be helping me to get closer to realizing my dream of having Listen To Sleep be my full-time endeavor. You can join or find more information at https://www.listentosleep.com/support/. You can also buy a shareable audiobook of the longer books I read on Listen To Sleep Plus. It's another way to support the podcast and get some extra bedtime stories without a monthly subscription. Each one is available to own for just $5.50 as a sharable mp3 that will play on your phone or any MP3 player. You can find them at https://www.listentosleep.com/store. Sleep well.💜 Erik  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 1, 202220 min

Ep 186#186 - Thor's Fishing

A sleepy Norse tale where Thor goes fishing with a giant. If the podcast helps you sleep and you'd like to share it with friends, it's easy to send them a link to https://www.listentosleep.com where they can search and listen to over 175 free bedtime stories and meditations. When you support the podcast with $3 a month, you get new episodes a day earlier with no ads or introductions, an immediate download of the Alice's Adventures in Wonderland audiobook and you'll be helping me to get closer to realizing my dream of having Listen To Sleep be my full-time endeavor. You can join or find more information at https://www.listentosleep.com/support/. You can also buy a shareable audiobook of the longer books I read on Listen To Sleep Plus. It's another way to support the podcast and get some extra bedtime stories without a monthly subscription. Each one is available to own for just $5.50 as chapterized mp3s that will play on any MP3 player. You can find them at https://www.listentosleep.com/store. You can read this story (and other classics from the public domain) by downloading it for free at https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44622. Sleep well.💜 Erik  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 29, 202244 min

Ep 185#185 - Sleep Meditation - No One To Be

A meditation to calm the body and mind before bed or anytime you need a moment of peace. This week, as I was walking among all the wildflowers blooming on the mountain, I was reminded that we can’t really rush or delay any of the the things that are truly important in life. I made a little video about it with some of my favorite flowers. If you'd like to see it, it's up on TikTok at https://www.tiktok.com/@listentosleep or on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/listentosleep/.If the podcast helps you, would you consider supporting it with $3 a month? You'll get the new stories and meditations a day earlier with no ads or introductions, an immediate download of the Alice's Adventures in Wonderland audiobook, and you'll be helping me to get closer to realizing my dream of having Listen To Sleep be my full-time endeavor. You can join or find more information at https://www.listentosleep.com/support/. You can also buy a shareable audiobook of the longer books I read on Listen To Sleep Plus. It's another way to support the podcast and get some extra bedtime stories without a monthly subscription. Each one is available to own for just $5.50 as a sharable mp3 that will play on your phone or any MP3 player. You can find them at https://www.listentosleep.com/store. Sleep well.💜 Erik  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 25, 202216 min