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Hello Creators,

Remember those childhood stories that wrapped around your imagination like a warm blanket? The ones you begged to hear "just one more time" before sleep? We're tapping into that powerful nostalgia with Beatrix Potter's timeless classic, "The Tale of Jemima Puddle Duck."

This beloved story follows the determined but naive Jemima, who simply wants to hatch her own eggs away from the interfering farm wife. Her journey leads her to a suspiciously polite "gentleman" with sandy whiskers and a bushy tail who seems all too eager to help. With Potter's signature blend of gentle humor and subtle danger, the story unfolds into a lesson about trust and the sometimes necessary wisdom of others.

As creative souls, we often find ourselves searching far and wide for inspiration and comfort when feeling creatively drained. Yet sometimes the most potent creative fuel lies in revisiting the stories that shaped our earliest imaginations. These foundational tales—with their archetypal characters, vivid imagery, and elegant simplicity—can reconnect us with our creative roots in surprising ways.

So take a minute to get cosy and comfortable, and drift off with Jemima and her adventures.

Which childhood stories still resonate with you? Share your favorites with us, and perhaps they'll inspire a future episode.

Sleep Tight,

Florence x

The Music in this episode is Dawning by Ian Kelosky.

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Sleepless Creatives is hosted by Florence St Leger, and produced by Canary Studios.
The opening theme is Reflection by Birds of Norway.

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Hello Creatives,

Let's drift into a world of romantic poetry as we celebrate Pride Month with part two of Lord Byron's most beautiful verses.
This special episode invites you to experience the yearning, heartbreak, and profound beauty captured by one of history's most renowned queer poets.

Each poem reveals different facets of love, loss, and longing through language that remains powerfully moving and wonderfully inspirational centuries later.

This episode features a wonderful collaboration with Ruth Toynton, singer-songwriter and founder of the Green Room, a peer-to-peer support group for musicians. Her passion for building supportive, creative communities mirrors our commitment to fostering connection, well-being, and good sleep among actors, writers, and other creatives.

Join The Green Room, Hull on Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/groups/1605537260216846/

I would also like to take a moment to extend heartfelt Pride Month wishes. Sleepless Creatives is a queer founded and led podcast, and it remains a safe space for all listeners; you are valid and you matter.

Whether you're seeking creative inspiration, struggling with sleep, or simply appreciating the beauty of classic poetry, Byron's words offer a timeless refuge. Let the rhythm of these verses carry you toward peaceful rest while celebrating the enduring legacy of queer artistry.

Sleep Tight,

Florence x

The Music in this episode is Stars, Trees by Outside The Sky.

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Do you want to feature as one of our Guest Readers in your own special episode? If you work or study in the Performing Arts or Creative Industry in any capacity, we would love to have you.

Applications open on 1st September every year, follow us on Instagram to keep up with the announcements!

Sleepless Creatives is hosted by Florence St Leger, and produced by Canary Studios.
The opening theme is Reflection by Birds of Norway.

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Hello Creatives,

The moon's influence on human sleep patterns has long been a subject of mystical tradition, but modern science is now catching up with what yogic wisdom has known for millennia.

Today's Guest Reader, Indian voice actor and Hindi voice dubber Neha Gargava, reads a captivating article from the Isha Foundation that bridges ancient knowledge and cutting-edge research about our connection to lunar cycles.

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The Isha Foundation:

www.isha.sadhguru.org

Dr. Horacio's groundbreaking research reveals that human sleep does indeed synchronize with the lunar cycle. Surprisingly, we experience our shortest sleep duration 3-5 days before the full moon—a pattern that aligns perfectly with how our ancestors would have utilized evening moonlight to extend their daily activities. This evolutionary adaptation continues to influence us today, even when most of us live in environments dominated by artificial light.

From the yogic perspective shared by Sadhguru, this connection is fundamental to our existence. Hatha Yoga itself represents the balance between solar and lunar energies (ha=sun, tha=moon). While Western traditions often dismissed lunar influence as causing "lunacy," Eastern wisdom recognized the moon's power to amplify our existing qualities—making the joyful more joyful, the loving more loving, and the meditative more meditative.

The article offers six practical tips for better sleep that blend ancient wisdom with modern understanding: taking a shower before bed to cleanse energetic buildup, avoiding late meals, lighting an organic oil lamp in your bedroom, reflecting on mortality before sleep, not positioning your head northward while sleeping (in the northern hemisphere), and practicing conscious release of physical and mental attachments before drifting off.

Finally, we learn about Shambhavi Mahamudra, a practice that creates a twilight state between sleeping and waking—a powerful reminder that sleep is not merely rest but a gateway to different states of consciousness. Try incorporating these simple techniques into your bedtime routine to transform your relationship with sleep and tap into wisdom that transcends time.

Sleep T

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Support the show

Our Links:

• www.sleeplesscreativespodcast.co.uk
• Our producer
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Do you want to feature as one of our Guest Readers in your own special episode? If you work or study in the Performing Arts or Creative Industry in any capacity, we would love to have you.

Applications open on 1st September every year, follow us on Instagram to keep up with the announcements!

Sleepless Creatives is hosted by Florence St Leger, and produced by Canary Studios.
The opening theme is Reflection by Birds of Norway.