Listen To Sleep - Quiet Bedtime Stories & Meditations

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 mountai...

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 ge...

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 nigh...

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 a...

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 audio...

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 d...

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 relax...

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 m...

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   In...

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...

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 pe...

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...

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 erik@listentosleep.com.  When yo...

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 hel...

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://y...

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...

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...

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_u17g 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...

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...

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...

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/zglLMeG4fJc 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 bet...

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 o...

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 recordi...

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...

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 schedu...