Erik Ireland
Listen To Sleep - Quiet Bedtime Stories & Meditations
Stories to calm your thinking mind and help you find your way back to yourself, read by your mountain grandpa from his cozy mountain cabin in Northern California. For less than $5/month, supporters get access over 500 premium, ad-free episodes, including nature sounds and eight classic audiobooks. Subscribe in Apple Podcasts or at https://www.listentosleep.com/support/ . 💜 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Erik Ireland
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Latest episode
Jul 5, 2026
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Episodes
The Garden of a Thousand Wings - A Tale of Peace and Unity - Part Two 01.02.2026 44:08
Part two of this two-part story follows five birds through seven mystical valleys as they learn to see across difference, to trust without knowing, and to discover the wholeness they were always part of. It’s inspired by the 12th-century Persian masterpiece The Conference of the Birds. Your support is the cornerstone that allows me to continue crafting tranquil stories and meditations for you. For...
The Garden of a Thousand Wings - A Tale of Peace and Unity - Part One 25.01.2026 46:33
Part one of this two-part story follows five birds through seven mystical valleys as they learn to see across difference, to trust without knowing, and to discover the wholeness they were always part of. It’s inspired by the 12th-century Persian masterpiece The Conference of the Birds. Your support is the cornerstone that allows me to continue crafting tranquil stories and meditations for you. For...
The Tale of the Sleepy Squirrel (A Cabin Classic) 22.01.2026 32:58
A cozy bedtime story from the enchanted forest of Sleep Mountain, nestled between rolling hills and towering mountains, where Snorlax the sleepy squirrel lives a life full of magic and wonder. Your support is the cornerstone that allows me to continue crafting tranquil stories and meditations for you. For less than the price of a cup of coffee, you'll unlock an oasis of over 500 ad-free Listen To...
Six Letters - A Ritual of Looking Back and Stepping Forward 18.01.2026 43:05
A man approaching 60 spends the winter evenings before his birthday writing letters by hand to the person he was at each decade of his life. The ritual of pen on paper, of pausing to remember, becomes a meditation on all the selves we've been and what it means to carry them forward. Your support is the cornerstone that allows me to continue crafting tranquil stories and meditations for you. For le...
Ocean Waves Guided Sleep Meditation (A Cabin Classic) 15.01.2026 16:12
Enjoy this guided sleep meditation and the soothing sound of Pacific Ocean waves that I recorded myself to help you relax and fall into a peaceful and restful sleep. Your support is the cornerstone that allows me to continue crafting tranquil stories and meditations for you. For less than the price of a cup of coffee, you'll unlock an oasis of over 500 ad-free Listen To Sleep episodes, including 8...
Ashi and the Raccoon - A Bedtime Story about the Patient Art of Building Trust 11.01.2026 42:23
A hungry raccoon discovers Ashi's evening routine at the mountain barn, but reaching the food requires a different kind of intelligence than cat-leaping and grace. What begins as a practical arrangement becomes trust built slowly, night by night, until it's strong enough to hold the gift of quiet presence. Your support is the cornerstone that allows me to continue crafting tranquil stories and med...
A Starry Night's Lullaby (A Cabin Classic) 08.01.2026 32:33
In this sleepy original story, young Lila embarks on a magical journey through a celestial dreamscape, guided by the enchanting melody of a lullaby woven from the stars themselves. Your support is the cornerstone that allows me to continue crafting tranquil stories and meditations for you. For less than the price of a cup of coffee, you'll unlock an oasis of over 500 ad-free Listen To Sleep episod...
Mission Bells at Vespers - A Sleepy Reflection on a Summer Evening 04.01.2026 40:18
Escape to a 1920s California mission at sunset in this peaceful bedtime story. Experience the meditative ritual of ringing vesper bells as a warm summer night falls across the valley. Your support is the cornerstone that allows me to continue crafting tranquil stories and meditations for you. For less than the price of a cup of coffee, you'll unlock an oasis of over 500 ad-free Listen To Sleep epi...
The Hidden Forest of Dreams (A Cabin Classic) 31.12.2025 34:24
A very sleepy original story about a sunset stroll on Sleep Mountain with the old man, Bodhi and Ninja. Your support is the cornerstone that allows me to continue crafting tranquil stories and meditations for you. For less than the price of a cup of coffee, you'll unlock an oasis of over 500 ad-free Listen To Sleep episodes, including 8 subscriber-only full length sleepy audiobook classics like Wi...
The Journey to Stillness - A Dreamy Norse Myth for the Turning Year 28.12.2025 47:21
Join Odin's quietest son on a sleepy winter journey through frozen forests and mountain villages. This reimagined Norse myth explores stillness, presence, and what it means to be enough. Your support is the cornerstone that allows me to continue crafting tranquil stories and meditations for you. For less than the price of a cup of coffee, you'll unlock an oasis of over 500 ad-free Listen To...
Toinette and the Elves - A Charming Holiday Fairy Tale (A Cabin Classic) 25.12.2025 43:39
A young girl named Toinette helps a friendly elf and receives the magical gift of invisibility with enchanted fern seeds, leading to an eye-opening adventure that teaches her the joy of kindness. This heartwarming Christmas tale shows how a little bit of elfin magic can help us discover what truly matters and transform us into our best selves. Your support is the cornerstone that allows me to cont...
The Shepherd's Fire - A Christmas Eve Story of Warmth Among Strangers 21.12.2025 43:17
On a cold Christmas Eve in the hills of Andalusia, a young shepherd named Amara tends her flock alone—until, one by one, lost travelers find her fire. A story about the many ways we can meet the holidays, and how strangers can become, for a brief time, something more. Your support is the cornerstone that allows me to continue crafting tranquil stories and meditations for you. For less than t...
Following the Breath - A Guided Meditation to Help You Relax (A Cabin Classic) 18.12.2025 11:50
My go-to mindfulness meditation for bringing me into our body and back to the present moment. This practice is perfect for bedtime or first thing in the morning. Your support is the cornerstone that allows me to continue crafting tranquil stories and meditations for you. For less than the price of a cup of coffee, you'll unlock an oasis of over 500 ad-free Listen To Sleep episodes, including 8 sub...
Llama Trek to the High Valley - A Peaceful Journey through the Andes 14.12.2025 50:54
Join a peaceful day-long journey through the Andes mountains, following a llama caravan from foothill villages to a hidden high valley. This guided sleep meditation takes you across alpine meadows, ancient stone paths, and finally to rest under the southern stars, held safe by the mountains. Your support is the cornerstone that allows me to continue crafting tranquil stories and meditations for yo...
Mama & the Cubs (A Cabin Classic) 11.12.2025 32:35
Spend a warm autumn day with mama bear and her cubs in the madrone grove across the canyon. It's one of my first original stories for Listen To Sleep, and it's inspired by life here on the mountain. Want to change your story? Take the free Path Assessment at https://jointhecabin.org . In two minutes, you'll see your personalized journey and know exactly where to start. Your support is the cornerst...
The Owl and the Longest Night - A Winter Solstice Bedtime Story 07.12.2025 38:14
Drift through the longest night of the year with a small pygmy owl who watches from her oak tree as the forest settles into winter darkness. This gentle story follows her through the solstice night, offering permission to rest deeply in the darkness and trust in the return of light. Your support is the cornerstone that allows me to continue crafting tranquil stories and meditations for you. For le...
Autumn Woods and Gentle Wisdom - A Mindful Bedtime Story About Nature and Self-Compassion 30.11.2025 38:27
On her weekly foraging walk through autumn woods, an herbalist connects with the quiet wisdom of mushrooms, flowing water, and ancient trees as she discovers that she doesn't need to accomplish more to find peace. Through rich sensory details and the meditative rhythm of gathering, this gentle story explores how we're all held by something larger than our individual worries. Your support is...
The Stone Soup Night - A Dreamy Tale of Gratitude and Connection 23.11.2025 39:19
A cozy bedtime story about gratitude, community, and the warmth that multiplies when we share what we have. On a cold November afternoon, Eleanor harvests the last vegetables from her garden and begins making soup—never imagining that neighbors will arrive one by one, each bringing small gifts that transform her quiet meal into an unexpected gathering. Your support is the cornerstone that allows m...
Between Ocean and Sky - The Sleepy Journey of One Drop 16.11.2025 45:32
Follow a single raindrop through the complete water cycle in this immersive bedtime story—from the darkness deep underground to the bottom of the ocean, through storm and stillness, and back to the sky. A peaceful meditation on transformation, letting go, and the ancient rhythms that connect us all to the natural world. Your support is the cornerstone that allows me to continue crafting tranquil s...
The Remembering - A Bedtime Story About Coming Home 09.11.2025 53:32
An old man discovers that the forest holds mysteries that begin to gently wake him up to his true nature. A cozy bedtime story about curiosity, wonder, and the protectors that don't guard us from danger, but from forgetting we're already whole. Here's the link to Guardian of the Land on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ApbXUAAeAWw Your support is the cornerstone that allows me to continue crafting tranqu...
Taylor and the Last Pumpkin - An Autumn Love Story about Patience and Presence 02.11.2025 39:18
A gentle autumn romance about a woman who runs a pumpkin patch, her three very opinionated cats, and a hay ride that changes everything. It's all golden light and harvest magic and the kind of love that sneaks up on you when you're not looking and asks you to just say yes. Your support is the cornerstone that allows me to continue crafting tranquil stories and meditations for you. For less than th...
The Potter’s Hands - How Imperfect Things Teach Us to Hold What Matters 26.10.2025 42:57
A woman discovers the meditative art of pottery, learning that mastery comes not from perfection but from the patient practice of beginning again. With a wise tabby cat as her companion, she finds that working with clay teaches profound lessons about patience, presence, and the beauty hidden in imperfection. Your support is the cornerstone that allows me to continue crafting tranquil stories and m...
The Long Way Home - A Sleepy Tale of Two Dogs, a Mountain, and What They Learned Along the Way 19.10.2025 44:42
When two dogs get separated from their human during a mountain hike, they must find their way home through unfamiliar wilderness. This gentle hero's journey follows Bodhi and Joey as they discover patience, trust, and the power of being present. Your support is the cornerstone that allows me to continue crafting tranquil stories and meditations for you. For less than the price of a cup of coffee,...
The Meeting That Never Was - A Soothing Tale of Self-Discovery and Peace 12.10.2025 47:52
A sleepy tale of a man who boards a train to a cancelled meeting and finds himself walking through a park that exists slightly outside of time. It's a gentle, dreamy journey through disappointment to discover the peace of being enough. Your support is the cornerstone that allows me to continue crafting tranquil stories and meditations for you. For less than the price of a cup of coffee, you'll unl...
The Library in the Mist - A Foggy Coastal Village Sleep Journey 05.10.2025 40:15
Take a leisurely walk through fog-wrapped cobblestone streets to discover an ancient seaside library where rain drums softly on windows and ocean waves create the perfect rhythm for deep sleep. Journey through lamplit rooms filled with the sound of distant foghorns and crashing waves until you find yourself beneath a glass dome where luminous mist swirls like dreams, carrying you into the most pea...
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