Insomnia Project | Calm Conversations to Help You Sleep

We cover nails on today's episode from the ones you put into the walks to the ones at the end of your hands and feet. Marco talks about Nail pops in your wall and what they are Amanda talks about her favourite Reno show hosts yet again, this time with a focus on Joanna Gaines and Egypt Sherrod Amanda then takes us on her recent nail gel journey and colours she has recently used. Marco explains how...

The Backpack Episode Amanda gets a new backpack so we delve deep into backpacks. There is nothing in the episode that you need to stay and listen to so feel free to drift off to sleep…and if you don’t well we are hear with you.  A Sneak-Peek: [1:00] Ad free listening is now available .  [1:15] Amanda buys a new Backpack. [7:29] We hear about her old Backpack. [7:53] Amanda rules out...

Question & Answer Episode Marco and Amanda answer some questions lobbed at them from listeners that reached out on Social Media. Thank you to everyone who asked a question. Don't hesitate to continue to ask us we will answer them all eventually. A Sneak-Peek: Ad free listening is now available .  What were some new hobbies/activities that you picked up to relax during these times and...

Sweet Tea, Rock the Block & Georgia Amanda is back and as always where the show goes on a deep dive which starts with the hosts love for the state of Georgia and Sweet Tea and then of course it becomes all about shows on HGTV.  A Sneak-Peek: [1:00] Ad free listening is now available .  [1:15] The great state of Georgia . [1:50] Marco and Amanda debate square vs. piazza . [3:08] Sweet...

Dive Tripping with Nidhi Khanna We welcome back Nidhi Khanna to the podcast and she reveals what she has been doing along with some sad news off the top (trigger warning).  Nidhi is an avid diver and she has stepped forward and made her love for underwater diving with something that was lacking in the apparel industry, she talks about her company Dive Tripping.   A Sneak-Peek: [1:00] Ad...

Persian New Year  We welcome back guest Nima Kharrazi from the podcast My Gastric Sleeve and they chat about Nowruz also known as Persian New Year. Marco discovers the beauty of this celebration and of course makes a math connection he can’t quite figure out.  This episode happens to be a longer episode, as we really delve into this celebration of the New Year. A Sneak-Peek: [1:30]...

Pearls & Pineapples Our hosts get chatting on a number of topics but when they get to houseplants the conversation seems to zig and zag in a multitude of directions including figuring out what to buy their friend for her birthday.   A Sneak-Peek: [1:30] Marco has an ornament task he needs to tend to.  [2:10] The Money Tree incident .  [6:30] Scandalous plant talk .  [8:32]...

Lip Balm & Tabasco This episode is coming to you from sunny and hot Panama. Our hosts are grateful that they had the opportunity to head down south to enjoy some sun, fun and of course some work as well. On this episode a lot of the chat is about travel and acting as your own travel agent.  Here’s hoping that the warmth of Panama carries you through to some sound sleep.  A...

Snowy Knife Tips With the background sound of laundry swirling in the dryer our hosts Marco and Amanda give us a laundry list of tips and their experience with snow, from shovelling to cross-country skiing. This is also an episode where we discuss a whole sleuth of tips. This episode is meant to relax you, calm you and even help you fall asleep.  A Sneak-Peek: [2:10] Marco talks about hi...

Conversation Starters We are happy to be back with Season 6 and this being our first episode we decided to take a Conversation Starter pack of cards and start our new season with these conversation starter cards.  This episode is meant to relax you, calm you and even help you fall asleep.  A Sneak-Peek: [2:30] We discuss some reviews we have received including a hilarious bad review Aman...

Swan Necks Well we are nearing the end of our holiday episodes. We hope you have enjoyed listening to them as much as we have enjoyed making them.   We cosy up in the library of Amanda’s parents house in Florida and try to get away from the post-Christmas noise to record today’s episode. On today’s episode we talk a lot about fowl and then Amanda has an inappropriate story that she share...

Holiday Show - Fireplaces The Insomnia Project Holiday Episodes are back!  Every day in December we will feature a different holiday themed episode with a festive feel. Some will be from Holidays past and some will be from Holiday present and if you give us your idea for an episode they will be featured in a Holiday future episode. Regardless sit back with a warm cup of cider, tea, cocoa, vin...

In this episode of The Insomnia Project , a relaxing sleep podcast for insomnia, Marco and Amanda welcome the return of their beloved holiday series with a cozy conversation about Christmas trees, gratitude, and the quiet joys of the season. The Insomnia Project Holiday Episodes are back, bringing listeners a gentle daily tradition throughout December—each episode offering a calm, festive moment d...

Thrifty Holiday Amanda chats about one of her favourite things to do all year round and that is being thrifty. How does one apply being thrifty to the holidays? Listen as we take you on this journey. A Sneak-Peek: [9:15] how to thrift Holiday Cards. [11:41] Marco steals Amanda’s thoughts on how to repurpose Holiday Cards.   [14:21] Christmas Wrap recycle .  [18:39] Amanda tells us how to...

THE INTERFACE EPISODE This is last episode for season 5 of The Insomnia Project —We will have an episode for every day of December as we bring our holiday episodes to you.   This episode Marco goes into a really deep dive into the journey he recently had with his audio interface which had Amanda trying to keep her eyes open in the studio.  Marco also shares what he is grateful for i...

On this episode of The Insomnia Project , Amanda and Marco share stories from their recent trip to Quebec. From the quiet charm of the Eastern Townships to the lively streets of Montreal, the conversation drifts through travel memories, cozy hotel stays, and a few unexpected detours along the way. Marco and Amanda begin by reflecting on their time in the Eastern Townships , where they stayed at th...

In this episode of The Insomnia Project , a relaxing sleep podcast for insomnia, Marco and Amanda drift into a nostalgic conversation that begins in the bright lights of Las Vegas and slowly meanders through memories, television history, and small-town babysitting fame. What starts as a reflection on time spent in Las Vegas leads the hosts toward the familiar excitement of The Price is Right , and...

Bonus Episode: A Quick Update About Loud Ads In this short bonus episode of The Insomnia Project , a relaxing sleep podcast for insomnia , Marco shares a quick update with listeners about some unexpectedly loud advertisements that recently appeared in a few episodes. If you noticed the sudden volume change or were startled while settling in for bedtime listening, this brief episode explains what h...

Cortado & Squid Sit back and relax as Amanda and Marco take you on a journey of a hip area near where they live called Geary Avenue and Marco gives the etymology of the cappuccino which leads them down Cortado lane.  This episode has a ton of definitions in it, or at least attempts at definitions.  Jennifer talks about her role as a Field Visual Merchandising Manager for clothin...

THE INSOMNIA PROJECT - The Norway Maple Episode All roads don’t always begin with The Norway Maple but that is the tree that took us to many others. Along the way there was a detour to Manitoba and Ottawa and some points between. There was plenty to be said on lumberjacks and arborists who work in the city. From there we compared our favourite colours and how many blues are in the shade...

We are grateful for some recent listener comments and begin the show with a couple of comments. This leads us to a whole discussion on whether Marco has been to Wisconsin or not, and how much Amanda really loves the state. We eventually get to how to prepare and enjoy a Gathering of Friends but first we talk about what it takes to have an "eye for design". Aside from all that Marco tells Amanda wh...

Our part two of Tattoos & Birds we take flight and welcome back friend of the show Nima Kharrazi host of the podcast: “My Gastric Sleeve” . We focus on birds of prey and raptors and Nima makes a lot of bird sounds including the sounds of flying fists in box match. They talk about their favourite bird including Marco’s Snowy Owl,Wild Turkey and Common Loon sighting.  Sneak-peek:&...

Tattoos, Birds, and Stories with Nima Kharazi – Part I We welcome back friend of the show Nima Kharazi , host of the podcast My Gastric Sleeve , for a calm and curious conversation that begins with tattoos and gently drifts into birds and personal stories. The ink is barely dry on this episode as Marco and Nima explore tattoo experiences, meaningful symbolism, and the unexpected moments that come...

On a Busy Day In this solo episode of The Insomnia Project , Marco Timpano gently reflects on the experience of navigating a busy day while working with and training business professionals. With his signature calm tone and unhurried storytelling, Marco shares observations about professional environments, communication, and the quiet rhythms that exist even within the busiest schedules. This peacef...

Fashion and Cats with Jennifer Campolucci In this soothing episode of The Insomnia Project , Marco welcomes guest Jennifer Campolucci for a calm and gentle conversation about fashion, creativity, and the quiet companionship of cats. This slow, relaxing discussion is designed to help ease your mind, reduce nighttime stress, and guide you toward restful sleep. Jennifer shares how she first became in...