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The Sleep Retreat: Relaxing Bedtime Stories & Sounds

The Sleep Retreat: Relaxing Bedtime Stories & Sounds

By: James Wolner | Sleep Podcast Creator: Guided Meditations & Bedtime Stories
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 The Sleep Retreat is a sleep podcast with calming bedtime stories and relaxing soundscapes to help you fall asleep fast. Each episode invites you into a quiet, immersive soundscape designed to ease insomnia, reduce anxiety, and support a peaceful bedtime routine. Through gentle storytelling and soft breathing cues, this podcast creates a tranquil space to unwind and drift into deep, natural sleep.© 2025 Six Horse Media LLC Alternative & Complementary Medicine Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health
Episodes
  • Gull Harbor: The Old Apple Dealer & The Snow-Image by Nathaniel Hawthorne – Calming Bedtime Story & Soothing Sounds

    Gull Harbor: The Old Apple Dealer & The Snow-Image by Nathaniel Hawthorne – Calming Bedtime Story & Soothing Sounds
    Oct 6 2025
    Begin your evening with a soft bedtime story and gentle breathing guidance on a tranquil porch by the sea. Then, let the nostalgic sound of an old AM radio introduce two stories by Nathaniel Hawthorne. In The Old Apple Dealer, we meet a quiet, persistent man overlooked by the world. The Snow-Image brings to life the magical imagination of children—and the quiet sadness of disbelief. These reflective tales are paired with relaxing ocean sounds to create a serene bedtime experience. (00:00) Gull Harbor soundscape, bedtime story, breathing cues (12:40) The Old Apple Dealer by Nathaniel Hawthorne (AM radio narration) (30:27) The Snow-Image by Nathaniel Hawthorne (AM radio narration) (01:12:40) Gull Harbor soundscape only About Gull Harbor: A tranquil summer afternoon by the sea—with the soft splash of waves, distant ships, and a cozy porch—welcomes you into a dreamy, coastal sleep. About The Sleep Retreat: A calming sleep podcast that blends relaxing bedtime stories and gentle soundscapes to help ease insomnia and reduce anxiety. Each episode is designed to support a soothing bedtime routine and natural sleep. The Sleep Retreat is a production of Six Horse Media. Stories and narration by James Wolner. Have a question or want to suggest a new soundscape? Email: info@sixhorsemedia.com Interested in advertising? Contact: info@sixhorsemedia.com Website: thesleepretreatpodcast.com YouTube: @The-Sleep-Retreat Bluesky: @thesleepretreatpod.bsky.social X/Twitter: @sleepretreatpod Instagram: @sleepretreatpod TikTok: @sleepretreatpod Music Credits: Track Title: Sleep Meditation Artist: Mapa Source: Jamendo.com Track Title: Meditation Healing Artist: Bulbasound Source: Jamendo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 hrs
  • Cozy Camper: The Old Apple Dealer & The Snow-Image by Nathaniel Hawthorne – Relaxing Sleep Story & Soft Narration

    Cozy Camper: The Old Apple Dealer & The Snow-Image by Nathaniel Hawthorne – Relaxing Sleep Story & Soft Narration
    Oct 6 2025
    Unwind with a gentle bedtime story and breathing cues inside your cozy lakeside camper. Then, let the soft crackle of a distant AM radio carry two short works by Nathaniel Hawthorne. The Old Apple Dealer reflects quietly on time and tenderness, while The Snow-Image explores childlike wonder and the fleeting magic of winter. This relaxing sleep story helps calm the mind and soothe you into peaceful sleep. (00:00) Cozy Camper soundscape, bedtime story, breathing cues (14:28) The Old Apple Dealer by Nathaniel Hawthorne (AM radio narration) (32:15) The Snow-Image by Nathaniel Hawthorne (AM radio narration) (01:14:28) Cozy Camper soundscape only About Cozy Camper: Nestled by a mountain lake, your warm and quiet camper offers shelter from a soft thunderstorm. Rain patters on the roof as pine-scented air drifts in, creating the perfect setting for a calm, restorative sleep. About The Sleep Retreat: The Sleep Retreat is a sleep podcast with relaxing soundscapes and calming bedtime stories to help you fall asleep fast. With gentle breathing cues and soft narration, each episode supports a peaceful nighttime routine. The Sleep Retreat is a production of Six Horse Media. Stories and narration by James Wolner. Have a question or want to suggest a new soundscape? Email: info@sixhorsemedia.com Interested in advertising? Contact: info@sixhorsemedia.com Website: thesleepretreatpodcast.com YouTube: @The-Sleep-Retreat Bluesky: @thesleepretreatpod.bsky.social X/Twitter: @sleepretreatpod Instagram: @sleepretreatpod TikTok: @sleepretreatpod Music Credits: Track Title: Sleep Meditation Artist: Mapa Source: Jamendo.com Track Title: Meditation Healing Artist: Bulbasound Source: Jamendo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 hrs
  • The Ride Home: The Old Apple Dealer & The Snow-Image by Nathaniel Hawthorne – Gentle Sleep Story & AM Radio Narration

    The Ride Home: The Old Apple Dealer & The Snow-Image by Nathaniel Hawthorne – Gentle Sleep Story & AM Radio Narration
    Oct 6 2025
    Start your nighttime journey with a cozy bedtime story, calming breathing cues, and the hum of a country highway. Then, from a distant AM radio, listen to two gentle stories by Nathaniel Hawthorne. In The Old Apple Dealer, a quiet reflection on aging and perseverance unfolds through the image of a man selling apples on the street. In The Snow-Image, two children build a magical figure from snow—only for their wonder to be met with adult skepticism. These softly narrated tales are perfect for easing anxiety and inviting a restful bedtime routine. (00:00) The Ride Home soundscape, bedtime story, breathing cues (13:16) The Old Apple Dealer by Nathaniel Hawthorne (AM radio narration) (31:03) The Snow-Image by Nathaniel Hawthorne (AM radio narration) (01:13:17) The Ride Home soundscape only About The Ride Home: Drift off peacefully in the backseat of your parents’ car, lulled by the gentle engine hum and quiet highway outside. The soft narration and moonlit memories blend to create a nostalgic and relaxing bedtime experience. About The Sleep Retreat: A sleep podcast designed to help you fall asleep naturally with bedtime stories, calming narration, and immersive soundscapes. Whether you’re winding down from a stressful day or starting a peaceful nighttime routine, The Sleep Retreat supports deep, restful sleep. Have a question or want to suggest a new soundscape? Email: info@sixhorsemedia.com Interested in advertising? Contact: info@sixhorsemedia.com Website: thesleepretreatpodcast.com YouTube: @The-Sleep-Retreat Bluesky: @thesleepretreatpod.bsky.social X/Twitter: @sleepretreatpod Instagram: @sleepretreatpod TikTok: @sleepretreatpod Music Credits: Track Title: Sleep Meditation Artist: Mapa Source: Jamendo.com Track Title: Meditation Healing Artist: Bulbasound Source: Jamendo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 hrs
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