• Replay: Finding Balance + Long Boring Rambling Randoms
    May 31 2025

    Hi Sweet Ones - I'm still navigating the quiet spaces. Soon, though, I promise new episodes for you! In the meanwhile, enjoy this replay of episode # 203 from 2023. I send it to you with love!


    💜 Greetings, Beautiful Souls. This is Laurel, back with another episode of Sleepy Bedtime Blessings. 🌟😇

    If you're up for a rambling and somewhat mundane journey, this episode was created just for you.

    Naturally, we begin with a gentle wave of angelic love, ensuring that soothing, sweet, and cozy energies from your Divine Team of Angels wrap around you like a comforting cocoon (fingers crossed).

    Then, I do my best to ramble for 37 minutes or so about the things I'm doing in an attempt to regulate my nervous system during this time of extreme upheaval in the world. No, I won't be discussing the merits of meditation. Instead I'll be sharing with you about Sunday afternoon in my pajamas, continuing my obsession with shopping for crystals on TikTok, my delight in our new Asian supermarket in our town and other sweet distractions that are bringing me tiny moments of comfort.

    Storytime begins at 16:12

    And, for those seeking an enduring infusion of angelic love, don't forget to explore my Earth Angels Oracle deck. You can bring it into your life by simply following this enchanted link to order it directly from DriveThruCards.com: Earth Angels Oracle Deck

    Your support, your messages, and your stories hold a special place in my heart, so please, feel free to reach out or share your thoughts. We are a loving community, and I am profoundly grateful to share this journey with you. 💖

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    1 hr
  • Replay: Heartwarming Happy Places
    May 11 2025

    Here is a replay of episode #174. Enjoy! Wishing you blessings of light as you drift off to sleep.

    💖 Welcome back to another soothing episode of Sleepy Bedtime Blessings, dear listeners. I'm Laurel Bleadon-Maffei, your host, and I'm filled with joy to be here with you, surrounded by the tender embrace of the angels and the radiant energy of Divine Love. ✨

    🌸 In episode #174, the angels gently guide us on a beautiful journey of exploration into the concept and profound presence of Divine Love. Let us bask in the warmth of this divine elixir, as it flows through, nurturing and uplifting our spirits. 🌈🌌

    🕊️ For storytime, I take you to some of my most treasured happy places from my life. We'll stroll down memory lane, pausing at my parents' kitchen table, then, I'll whisk you away to two of my apartments from my time in Los Angeles, where friendship, healing and dreams took flight. 🏡🌆

    Storytime begins at 17:30

    💤 As always, our cozy and comforting atmosphere is the perfect haven for relaxation. So, snuggle up in your softest blanket, let the angels' love surround you, and allow their nurturing energy to guide you into a peaceful and rejuvenating slumber. 😴💫

    Thank you for joining me on this enchanting episode of Sleepy Bedtime Blessings. If you're enjoying this podcast, we would be incredibly grateful if you could share your love with a review. And don't forget to follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/illuminatingsouls/ for more angelic insights and guidance. May your night be filled with sweet dreams and boundless love. 🌙💕

    This podcast is lovingly narrated and produced by angelic practitioner, Laurel Bleadon-Maffei. To learn more about my work, please visit my website at www.illuminatingsouls.com. May the presence of Divine Love guide you into a restful slumber. ✨💤

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    1 hr
  • Navigating the "In-Between" + 1978 TV Guide with Rhoda
    Apr 27 2025

    💜 Hello Sweet Ones! At long last here is a new episode from my heart to yours.

    We begin by exploring the concept of the "in-between" a space I suspect many of us are navigating right now. It represents that time between seasons, the moments before change happens. And of course, the angels bring you infusions of love.

    📺 For storytime we explore the pages of an old TV Guide issue from June 1978. It has Valerie Harper of Rhoda fame on the cover. Lots of nostalgia here for you and I hope it connects you with some warm memories.

    Storytime starts at 18:53

    And as always, if you’re looking to deepen your connection with the angels or find a bit more joy and "delight" in your everyday, my Earth Angels Oracle deck is here to help. You can find it here: https://www.drivethrucards.com/product/437560/The-Earth-Angels-Oracle-Tarot-Size.

    If you're enjoying this podcast, please consider leaving a rating or review on your favorite podcast app. It really helps spread the word!

    I look forward to connecting with you soon! In the meanwhile, the angels and I are sending you the sweetest of dreams. With Love, Laurel ❤️

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    59 mins
  • Replay: Bright Beautiful Energies + Passover Memories
    Apr 13 2025

    Hi Sweet Friends - Enjoy this replay from one of my earlier episodes #41

    Tonight the angels bring forth beautiful bright energies to help uplift you into higher vibrations as you drift off to sleep. Then walk down memory lane with me as I share Passover memories from childhood as well as some holiday recipes from 1968.

    The story begins at 19:41

    You can learn more about Laurel and the angels at illuminatingsouls.com

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    58 mins
  • Replay: A Glimpse of Boulder, CO 1908
    Apr 6 2025

    Enjoy this replay from March 2023!

    🌸 Hello Beautiful Friends! Welcome to episode 135 of Sleepy Bedtime Blessings! I am your host Laurel Bleadon-Maffei, and in this episode, the angels bring forth a beautiful and soothing meditation with light and divine healing to help you relax and drift off to sleep. They also share with you wisdom about Divine Co-Creation.

    For storytime, we travel back in time as I read to you from an article about Boulder, CO from the pages of Good Housekeeping in 1908. We'll also take a peek at the lingerie of the time. As always, the angels and I will do our best to make this snoozy for you.

    {And a small production note, it was raining when I recorded this, so expect a few tap-taps as well as some overly excited birds outside. Extra audio ambiance for you in this episode. 💖 }

    Storytime begins at 23:12

    So, sit back, relax, and let the angels and I soothe you into dreamland. 💤

    Thank you for listening, and if you're enjoying the podcast, please consider leaving a review to support us. Your support means the world to me! 💖

    Join me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/illuminatingsouls/ for more angelic insights and guidance. Have a blessed night! 🌙

    This podcast is narrated and produced by angelic practitioner, Laurel Bleadon-Maffei. Learn more about my work at www.illuminatingsouls.com.

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    53 mins
  • Sleepy Recipes: Precious Jewish Cooking, Pittsburgh, PA
    Mar 31 2025

    💜 Hi Dear Ones - It is a blessing to spend time with you. In this episode, we explore the richness of quiet moments. Of course, the angels are infusing this episode with lots of love for you. 😇💤

    Our Storytime is inspired by another community cookbook. This one is called Precious Jewish Cooking and was published by the Sisterhood Parkway Jewish Center in Pittsburgh, PA. My sense is it was published in the 60s. There are lots of nostalgic recipes to warm your heart and invoke precious memories..

    Storytime begins at 18:40

    Thank you for listening and allowing me to keep you company.

    If you are enjoying this podcast, I invite you to leave a review on iTunes or your favorite podcast app.

    I invite you to visit me at www.illuminatingsouls.com where you can sign up for my mailing list and learn more about my classes and services.

    Until the next time, thank you for listening. 💜

    With Love,
    Laurel Bleadon-Maffei
    Angelic Practitioner, Spiritual Teacher + Encourager of Souls

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Weekend Meanderings: Grocery Stores, Bakeries + Yarn Shopping
    Mar 22 2025

    💜Hi Sweet Friends - welcome to this love-infused episode created just for you! 😇💤

    As always, the angels are infusing love, light and comfort for you as you prepare to drift off to sleep (or go about your day depending upon your listening preference).

    For this episode, I recount for you last weekend's meanderings to my favorite grocery stores, bakeries and to say a final farewell to Joann's Fabrics. You'll hear all about my all-time favorite "emergency" pie. You'll also hear about the joy it brings me to stand in bakery lines with others on a weekend morning. It just feels so lovely and civilized. Truth is, this is a meandering episode of things that delighted my heart and I hope the joy ripples to you, too!

    Storytime begins at 13:49

    And may I ask a favor? If you are enjoying the podcast, please consider leaving a review on iTunes or your favorite podcast app. Thank you!

    I invite you to visit my web site www.illuminatingsouls.com to sign up for my mailing list and learn about my current offerings. 😴🌠

    Wishing you a blessed night and sweet dreams until we meet again!

    Thank you!

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    54 mins
  • Replay: Angelic Love + Ice Cream Memories
    Mar 2 2025

    💜 Hello sweet friends. Laurel here. Enjoy this replay of episode #200. The angels send it to you with love.

    In this episode, the angels and I share wisdom and soothing energy to help calm your nervous system and feel more balanced. Then, during our meditation, Divine Mother will join you bringing an extra layer of healing love just for you. 😇💖

    Then for storytime we'll share some sweet ice cream memories! 🍦 We'll try and remember some of Baskin-Robbins' 31 flavors, reminisce about the joy of hearing the bells from the Good Humor man's truck as it announced itself on a summer day and a few other meandering ice cream-related snippets.

    Storytime begins at 19:08

    And a sweet reminder my Earth Angels Oracle deck is now available! If you're ready to dive into a world of angelic guidance, you can order it directly through DriveThruCards.com right here: https://www.drivethrucards.com/product/437560/The-Earth-Angels-Oracle-Tarot-Size

    I can't express how much your support means to me. Feel free to share your thoughts, stories, or simply to say hello. I love hearing from you. 💬

    As we journey into dreamland tonight, remember you're wrapped in love and warmth. Here's to another 200 episodes and many more cherished moments together. 💤💕

    Until we meet again, have the coziest dreams and know that I'm sending you extra love tonight. 🌠❤️

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    1 hr and 5 mins