George Christakos

Sleep well

Health EN ↓ 41 episodes

Join me, George, on Sleep Well, exploring philosophy and sleep with soothing stories and tips. New episodes every week. Perfect for restless minds seeking peace!

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George Christakos

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Latest episode

Jun 15, 2026

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Episodes

Locke's Tabula Rasa: Clearing the mind 15.06.2026

The mind gets filled every day with worries, anxiety, problems, and expectations. Clear your mind with Locke's tabula rasa. Wipe all the clutter and find peace and relaxing sleep. Erase all the unnecessary worries and sleep well. #SleepWell #TabulaRasa #ClearYourMind #MentalReset #LockePhilosophy #SleepMeditation #MindfulnessForSleep #BlankSlate #DeepSleep #RelaxingPodcast

Kierkegaard’s Leap – Faith in Rest 01.06.2026

Take a leap of faith. Leave behind the anxiety, the restlessness, and the problems of your day, and leap forward to restorative, soothing, and relaxing sleep. Sometimes all it takes is for you to let go, to leap, and to trust. And you will sleep; you will be safe, you will rest. Only if you surrender and leap forward, into rest. #SleepWell #Kierkegaard #LeapOfFaith #PhilosophySleep #Existentialism...

Mencius’ Heart-Mind: Soothing Inner Turmoil 25.05.2026

Help your heart-mind find calmness. Seek again the innocence you carry inside you. Release the burdens you carry, and calm the turmoil around you. Get that well-deserved sleep, no matter the noise in your life. #Mencius #InnerPeace #SleepWell #PhilosophyPodcast #HeartMind #GuidedSleep #AncientWisdom #MindfulSleep

Plotinus and the One: Ascending to Rest 29.04.2026

In this episode, we ascend toward the source of all being- The One. Join me as we seek rest through the philosophy of Plotinus and his teachings, that all life comes from one source and to that source it will return. We find peace by uniting, even momentarily, with the source of our existence. And in there, we find a restful sleep. #Plotinus #TheOne #Neoplatonism #SleepWell #PhilosophyForSleep #In...

Hume’s Skepticism: Releasing Certainty 20.04.2026

Join me tonight in this episode of Hume's scepticism. As we let go of rigid thoughts and the certainty that comes with custom and habit, we loosen the grip of overthinking and find restful sleep. What seems like certainty, but is only a familiar habit, should be left to dissolve into the night. We find tranquility by choosing probability over rigidity. And along with it, sleep.#HumeSkepticism#...

Spinoza’s Pantheism: Unity with the Night 06.04.2026

Unite yourself tonight with the world, the stars above, the night itself. Through the mind of Spinoza, dissolve your problems into the wholeness and find the path to freedom of thought and to the realm of rest. Seek not to separate yourself from Nature and God, but to understand that you are part of them. Find rest, find peace, and sleep well. #Spinoza #Pantheism #PhilosophyPodcast #SleepMeditatio...

Rumi’s Poetry: Whirling into Sleep 30.03.2026

In this episode, we delve into the poetry of the 13th-century poet Rumi. We whirl until we release all of our day's burdens and let our problems dissolve. We seek not to avoid our sorrows, but we welcome them into our hearts and let them pass through so that beautiful moments can take their place. We whirl into surrender of calmness until we reach a gentle sleep. #Rumi #RumiPoetry #StoicSleep...

Heidegger’s Being: Dwelling in the Present 23.03.2026

Drift into deep rest with the profound wisdom of Martin Heidegger. Explore the essence of being-in-the-world—our inescapable immersion in the here and now—as a path to release mental wanderings and return to authentic presence. Let go of the fear for tomorrow and yesterday’s regrets by choosing to simply be in the reality of every moment. Heidegger’s insights invite you to dwell peacefully, ground...

Socrates’ Inner Dialogue: Calming the Soul 16.03.2026

Drift into deep rest with the timeless wisdom of Socrates in this gentle Sleep Well episode. Explore his practice of inner dialogue and self-examination as a calming tool to quiet the racing mind at bedtime. Through kind, curious questioning—“What do I truly know?” and “Does this thought serve my peace?”—release unexamined worries, find clarity, and soothe the soul. Do not worry; question your pea...

Zhuangzi’s Butterfly Dream: Embracing the Unknown 09.03.2026

Zhuangzi’s Butterfly Dream: Embracing the Unknown. The iconic Daoist parable from Zhuangzi: Zhuangzi dreams he is a joyful butterfly, fluttering freely, unaware of his human self. Upon waking, he wonders—was he Zhuangzi dreaming of being a butterfly, or is he now a butterfly dreaming he is Zhuangzi? This gentle reflection on the fluid boundary between reality and illusion, self and transformation,...

Thoreau’s Walden: Nature’s Lullaby 02.03.2026

Drift into deep, restorative sleep with the gentle wisdom of Henry David Thoreau’s time at Walden Pond. In this soothing episode of Sleep Well , we immerse ourselves in Thoreau’s philosophy of simplicity, deliberate living, and profound connection to nature. Through reflective storytelling, gentle breathing, and guided imagery of Walden’s serene pond and timeless woods, this episode offers a natur...

Hegel’s Synthesis: Uniting Day and Night 23.02.2026

Drift into peaceful sleep with the profound wisdom of Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel in this soothing bedtime reflection. Tonight on Sleep Well, we explore Hegel’s dialectic—the timeless process of thesis, antithesis, and synthesis—to gently reconcile the stresses and contradictions of your day with the calm of night. As your mind unwinds from daily tensions—work pressures clashing with rest, doubt...

Diogenes and the Simplicity of Sleep- Embracing Minimalist Rest 02.02.2026

You don't need much to rest. You do not need anything. All you have to do is let everything go, to release yourself from every burden, and rest. In simplicity hides the calmness you seek, and in that you will find that to rest, you need nothing more than yourself under the sky.

Schopenauer's Quietude-Escaping the Will 26.01.2026

A ceaseless drive, the Will. Unfulfilled desire and temporary satisfaction deny us the rest that we desperately need. Detach yourself from the things that keep you awake. Let go of your inner turmoil and find rest through Schopenhauer's Quietude by escaping the Will.

Duty to rest- The Categorical Imperative of Immanuel Kant 12.01.2026

To rest is not being lazy. To rest is not a waste of time. To rest is a duty—a way to help yourself and others through that. Let your worries go behind and accept that rest is necessary for you. To have clear thinking, to be sharper, to become better. You owe it to yourself. Your rest is your duty.

Buddhist Impermanence -Letting thoughts Fade 02.12.2025

In this gentle guided meditation, we explore the heart of anicca (impermanence). Watch thoughts and sensations arise, linger, and naturally dissolve, just like clouds drifting across an empty sky. Learn to rest in the open awareness that remains when we stop grasping. Leave your worries behind and let philosophy carry you to peace.

Heraclitus and the River of Rest 25.11.2025

In this soothing bedtime episode, we explore the famous saying of the Greek philosopher Heraclitus: “No one ever steps in the same river twice.” Far from being a riddle, his words become a tender invitation to release the day. Just as the river is constantly flowing and changing, so are your thoughts, your worries, and even the cells in your body. Nothing needs to be grasped or held tonight; every...

Zen Koans- Puzzling into Peaceful Sleep 14.11.2025

Do not trouble your mind. These Zen koans are not meant to stir your mind, but rather help it unwind. These puzzles do not seek a solution; there only here to guide you to a serene night and to a restful sleep.

What is Hell? 07.11.2025

What is Hell exactly? Is it important? In this episode, we delve a little into the importance of Hell and whether we should be afraid of its existence. Join me on this different journey through Hell.

Seneca's Evening Reflections- Unwinding with Stoicism 31.10.2025

Rest tonight with the wisdom of Seneca. Heed his advice for living in the moment, and choose to let go of the day's worries and troubles. Choose rest, choose peace.

Confucian Harmony- Aligning with Night’s Rhythm 24.10.2025

Drift gently into tranquility with the timeless wisdom of Confucius. As the day fades and the world quiets, let Confucian principles guide you to release the burdens of striving and control. Instead of forcing rest, align with night's gentle flow, harmonize your breath with the stillness, and find your rightful place in the cosmic order. Find harmony, find peace, find sleep. Align with the flow of...

Epicurus and the Art of simple rest 17.10.2025

Join me in this episode to a journey to discover the art of simple pleasures. The epicurean method of finding peace in the simple things. Of finding rest by relishing the simple pleasures #SleepWellPodcast #Epicurus #SimpleRest #PhilosophyForSleep #SleepPodcast #Ataraxia #AncientPhilosophy #Spotifypodcast

Finding Rest in Aristotle's Golden Mean 09.10.2025

Find your balance through Aristotle's Golden mean. Seek rest by searching inwards and discover the right measure between life and rest.

Finding Peace in Sartre's Freedom 02.10.2025

In this episode we seek to find rest through the exploration of existentialism. Our choices shape our path, and we choose to let down our burdens and rest. So, rest my friends and let the philosophy guide you to peace.

Nietzsche and the Art of Restful Rebellion 25.09.2025

Find peace through a rebellion. A restful rebellion. Follow the steps of Nietzsche and find your way towards a new and true you. Towards rest.

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