Rest: Sleepy Bedtime Stories

(00:00:00) Welcome to Rest (00:00:49) Introducing tonight's story (00:01:59) The Sleepy Island Drift off to the gentle rhythm of waves with The Sleepy Island; a calming bedtime story set in a quiet tropical hideaway. Let your mind wander to soft sands, swaying hammocks and ocean breezes as you unwind for the night.  This story features soft background sounds of ocean waves and gentle rain to help...

(00:00:00) A Sleep Story from the Ember Isles - Angelika and the Restless Dragon (00:00:50) Introducing tonight's story (00:01:43) Sleep Story - Angelika and The Restless Dragon From the Ember Isles collection comes Angelika and the Restless Dragon - a comforting bedtime story about friendship and the genlte power of a soothing voice.  Read in a peaceful tone with calming background music, this st...

(00:00:00) 2 Hours of Continuous Brother's Grimm Fairytales to Fall Asleep to (00:00:49) Introducing tonight's story (00:03:03) The Star-Money (00:07:24) The Shepherd Boy (00:11:31) The Twelve Huntsmen (00:23:39) The Queen Bee (00:32:21) The Fisherman and His Wife (01:00:01) The Twelve Dancing Princesses (01:20:08) The Frog Prince (01:37:12) The Three Feathers (01:48:51) Jorinda and Jorindel Welco...

(00:00:00) Welcome to Rest (00:00:49) Let's Wind Down (00:02:27) Introducing tonight's story (00:03:47) Sleep Story - Ivy's Busy Morning Drift off to sleep with Ivy’s Busy Morning, a soothing tale about a little cat and her morning adventures at home. With peaceful pacing and a calming tone, this story is a comforting bedtime story - perfect for unwinding after a long day, easing restlessness, or...

(00:00:00) Welcome to Rest (00:00:48) Short Breathing Exercise (00:01:59) Introducing tonight's story (00:03:37) Sleep Story - Jorinda & Jorindel Fall asleep to the story of Jorinda and Jorindel - a Brothers Grimm fairytale where love and courage can break even the most powerful spells. 🌙 Follow Rest so there's always a story waiting when you need one 😊 I'm Jessika - storyteller, narrator, and t...

(00:00:00) Welcome to Rest (00:00:49) Introducing tonight's story (00:03:22) Sleep Story - The Three Feathers Tonight’s sleep story is an old tale of quiet bravery, curious quests and an underestimated prince. Read slowly, softly and repeated three times, this soothing bedtime story is narrated to bring you comfort, calm and, of course... sleep 😴   NEW episodes are released weekly! Every Tuesday...

(00:00:00) Welcome to Rest (00:00:49) Introducing tonight's story (00:01:48) Sleep Story - Heidi, Chapter 3, 'Out with the Goats' The wide Alpine sky, the sound of bells on the breeze, and a young goatherd leading the way up into the pastures. For Heidi, this is not just a walk — it is the whole world opening up before her 🐐 🏔️ A beloved classic written by Johanna Spyri. Follow Rest so there's al...

(00:00:00) Welcome to Rest (00:00:50) Introducing tonight's story (00:02:42) Sleep Story - Mollira and the Starlight Ball Fall asleep to Mollira and the Starlight Ball - a dreamy bedtime story from the Ember Isles world. This soft, sleep-inducing tale tells of a curious mermaid, a royal starlight ball, and a little wish granting pixie. Told in a peaceful voice with calming background music, this s...

(00:00:00) Welcome to Rest (00:00:48) Introducing tonight's story (00:02:00) Relaxing Guided Body Scan (00:04:41) Sleep Story - The Patchwork Pillow Drift to sleep peacefully with this magical bedtime story for adults. Let the calming narration and gentle storytelling guide you into a state of deep rest and wonder. Tonight, discover the story of a patchwork pillow, an accidental creation that may...

(00:00:00) Welcome to Rest (00:00:49) Wind down (00:03:49) Sleep Story - Bella's Adventure Drift into deep sleep with Bella’s Adventure, a comforting bedtime story for calm and sleep. Let this gentle reading of a curious cat’s quiet journey beyond the window, help you fall asleep. With soft-spoken narration and cosy storytelling, this sleep story is perfect for easing anxiety, unwinding, and embra...

Struggling to unwind before bed? This 3-minute guided breathing practise will help you relax, release stress, and prepare you for a deep sleep. Feel your body soften as you inhale calm and exhale tension. 😴  Rest is a Bedtime Story podcast for adults, designed to help you drift off to sleep with calming narration and gentle music. Whether you're trying to escape daily stresses, calm your thoughts...

(00:00:00) Welcome to Rest (00:00:49) Guided wind down & Introducing tonight's story (00:03:32) Sleep Story - Little Women (Excerpt) Step into the gentle world of Little Women with this soothing bedtime story; an excerpt from Louisa May Alcott’s beloved novel. In this heartfelt moment, Jo finds comfort and wisdom in a living conversation with her Marmee. To help you fully relax, I’ll be reading th...

(00:00:00) Welcome to Rest (00:00:48) Introducing tonight's story (00:02:32) Sleep Story - A Long Drive Through Norway in a Campervan In tonight's bedtime story, we take the longest, most unhurried drive through the mountains and fjords of Norway. 🚐🌙 You and your little blue campervan have nowhere to be and no particular road to follow. You roll the window down for the cold mountain air, stop at...

(00:00:00) Welcome to Rest (00:00:46) Introducing tonight's story (00:02:03) Sleep Story - Afternoon Tea with Beatrix Potter Tonight, you’re invited to share a peaceful afternoon tea with Beatrix Potter at her picturesque farm in the Lake District. Let this restful journey blur the line between history and imagination, and guide you into a deep and soothing sleep. 🌙   Rest is a Bedtime Story podc...

(00:00:00) Welcome to Rest (00:00:49) Introducing tonight's story: The Lace Maker's Hands (00:02:19) A sleepy story: The Lace Maker's Hands Tonight, Aunty Lizzie, once a master lace-maker, is drawn out of retirement to craft a wedding veil for her beloved great-niece, Rose. 🌙   Rest is a Bedtime Story podcast for adults, designed to help you drift off to sleep with calming narration and gentle mu...

(00:00:00) Welcome to Rest (00:00:50) Introducing tonight's Sleep Story - A Peaceful Walk Through the Savanna (00:02:27) Sleep Story: A Peaceful Walk Through the Savanna In tonight's bedtime story, we take the slowest, most golden walk through the Australian Savanna. 🌿🌙 Yara and her Great Grandmother have no destination and no hurry. They slip off their shoes, let the velvety grass meet their ba...

(00:00:00) Welcome to Rest (00:00:50) Introducing tonight's story - The Frog Prince (00:01:57) Sleep Story - The Frog Prince Tonight's story is the classic fairytale of The Frog Prince. It begins with a golden ball, a deep well, and a rather peculiar frog with a very hidden secret.  🌙   Follow Rest so there's always a story waiting when you need one 😊 I'm Jessika - storyteller, narrator, and the...

(00:00:00) Welcome to Rest (00:00:50) Introducing tonight's story - Mila & The Hidden Vale (00:02:35) Sleep Story - Mila & The Hidden Vale Tonight we return to the Ember Isles, and join Princess Mila as she embarks on a special journey guided by a mysterious map that promises to reveal something long thought to exist only in legends. Rest is a Bedtime Story podcast for adults, designed to help you...

(00:00:00) Welcome to Rest (00:00:50) Relaxation before Sleep (00:01:38) Sleepy Story: The Missing Volume Tonight, we'll journey to the far off kingdom of Ember Isles, and follow a clever and curious young princess, as she discovers a long-lost secret buried deep within her kingdom’s history. 🌙   Follow Rest so there's always a story waiting when you need one 😊 I'm Jessika - storyteller, narrato...

(00:00:00) Welcome to Rest (00:00:52) Introducing tonight's story - Violet's Garden (Ember Isles Collection) (00:01:24) Sleep Story - Violet's Garden (Ember Isles Collection) Tonight, we journey to a far off kingdom and meet Violet, a devoted apprentice in the Royal Gardens. When she discovers a mysterious, withering plant, her determination to revive it leads her to uncover something quite extrao...

(00:00:00) Welcome to Rest (00:01:06) Introducing tonight's story (00:02:26) Sleep Story - The Velveteen Rabbit Tonight, we return to our childhood days - where toys are not just things, but cherished companions. Where dreams and reality blur softly at the edges. And where a child's love has the power to make even the smallest things - like a Velveteen Rabbit - real. Follow Rest so there's always...

(00:00:00) Welcome to Rest (00:00:49) Introducing tonight's story (00:05:12) Sleep Story - How The Whale Got His Throat Host: Jessika Gössl 🌙  Writer: Rudyard Kipling ✍️  Includes mentions of: Whale, Fish, Ocean, Man ⭐  Welcome back, my friend. You've heard the saying, "Curiosity killed the cat," but long before that, people might have said, "Curiosity caught the whale." Tonight, we journey far...

(00:00:00) Welcome to Rest (00:00:49) Introducing tonight's story (00:02:23) Sleep Story - The Twelve Dancing Princesses Host: Jessika Gössl 🌙  Writer: The Brothers Grimm ✍️  Includes mentions of: Princesses, King, Soldier, Castle, Princes, Body of water, Dancing, Death ⭐  Welcome back, my friend. Tonight, you’ll step into the pages of another Brothers Grimm fairytale, The Twelve Dancing Princes...

(00:00:00) Welcome to Rest (00:00:48) Introducing tonight's story (00:03:08) Sleep Story - A Gentle Sail with Pytheas of Massalia In tonight's bedtime story, we'll sail across starlit seas with a legendary Greek explorer, as he journeys across the ancient world. Follow Rest so there's always a story waiting when you need one 😊 I'm Jessika - storyteller, narrator, and the English voice behind Rest...

(00:00:00) Welcome to Rest (00:00:46) Introducing tonight's story - The Fisherman and His Wife (00:02:08) Sleep Story - The Fisherman and His Wife In tonight's bedtime story, we meet a humble fisherman and his wife, and listen as their wishes grow bigger and bigger with each request - until fate takes an unexpected turn. Follow Rest so there's always a story waiting when you need one 😊 I'm Jessik...