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Activating the right hemisphere of the brain, the center of creativity, intuition, and artistry, this frequency is associated with theta brainwave stimulation, which is present during deep meditation and light sleep, states where creative insights occur. By fostering theta wave activity, it encourages imaginative and innovative thinking, making it invaluable for creative endeavors.

Relax to the natural symphony of steady rain in Olympic National Park in Washington, as the raindrops plunk onto leaves, drip into puddles, and course down the grooved bark of ancient trees. Unlike canned nature sounds created in a studio, renowned acoustic ecologist Gordon Hempton gives you the real deal. He travels the world recording remarkable locations that capture the essence of the place itself.

Energy medicine. Acupuncture. Superfoods. Healing magnets. What does the scientific evidence really say about these and other eclectic treatments for personal wellness that fall under the popular term “alternative medicine”? How can we know if a treatment is safe and effective? How can you become your own best skeptical consumer of health news in the media? Join neurologist and science educator Dr. Steven Novella for a fascinating exploration of these and other important questions about the truths - and myths - behind alternative medicine.

Reflections on Change is a collaboration between award-winning composer Imogen Heap and biologist and filmmaker Dan O’Neill and is based on the soundtrack to the Audible Original podcast Climate of Change, Series 1. This is your chance to hear an extended version of the music, uninterrupted.

John Stamos tells the tale of a traveling cowboy, the cowboy’s wild horse companion Chloe, and their quiet journey through an ancient forest in this Audible Sleep Story.

Put on your lucky painting sweater, grab your favorite set of paints, and breathe in the cool night air as you paint the perfect evening with a young painter named Leo in this Audible Sleep story from Sterling K. Brown.

Envy Enlightened is a four-hour audiobook narrated by Faith Salie that will teach you how to listen to your envy and make it work for you, not against you. You'll learn how to destigmatize and normalize envy—because it is normal—and how it can often help you reach your full potential.

The sun sinks over the Rio Grande, the mountains around it glow orange, and the world slows down. The Mexican free-tailed bats inside the Jornada Cave are just starting to stretch and murmur. In this episode, we visit the nursery where all the baby bats stay together, and we accompany a new mother as she journeys into the sky with the rest of her crew for a night of hunting bugs via echolocation.

Join dog salon owner Laura as she tends to her many canine customers with a gentle touch in this Audible Sleep story told by Eva Longoria.

Agapi’s meditations feel like practical wisdom passed down for generations. In this short piece, she helps you focus on your breath and anchor yourself with a sense of gratitude. The ultimate goal of this meditation is to create a sense of space between you and your stress, the perfect way to wind down after a long day and welcome a night of deep, restorative sleep.

Settle in with Top Chef host Curtis Stone as he discusses the complicated fundamentals of French cuisine in his signature Australian accent. First published in 1903, this work by Escoffier is still considered foundational to professional chefs and home cooks alike.

Hello Sleep's guided meditations are based on the techniques and practices of mindfulness meditation which have been scientifically investigated and found to help insomnia.

Liz Parrish wants to cure ageing. She believes that ageing is a disease. She says regulation is stopping researchers from saving lives. But Liz won’t be stopped. In 2015, her company flew a patient to Colombia for the first treatment of its kind in humans: gene therapy to reverse biological ageing. Remarkably, they claim it worked. If that’s correct, then why are we still dying of old age? Journalist Frank Swain embarks on the hunt for the true story behind this controversial human experiment.

Across the six lessons of Reconnect with Nature: Lessons from the Natural World, author and conservationist Jennifer Verdolin draws on Indigenous traditions and contemporary science to inspire you to integrate more of the natural world into your life, no matter where you live. You’ll learn about our deep biological need for nature and about the influence that natural environments and other animals have on your day-to-day life. You’ll also be provided with activities and tools to help you be more observant about the natural world around you.

Platypuses are mammals unlike any other on earth. They lay eggs, ooze milk through their skin, and can sense electricity. In this episode, we travel with a platypus as he moves through his nightly routine on the island of Tasmania. He uses electroreceptors to hunt underwater and does a synchronized swimming courtship ritual with his mate, who then digs a burrow 40 feet deep into the riverbank to nest.

Join a farmer for his nightly ritual of visiting animals both big and small on his rural farm. John Stamos narrates the story of the farmer saying goodnight to his cats, dog, pigs, goats, horses, cows, and more as they all settle down for a good night’s sleep.

Depression is one of the most common forms of psychological distress, with over 280 million people around the world estimated to be living with depression. While depression is extremely common, the good news is it's also extremely treatable. Based on Dr Tim Sharp's three decades of knowledge and experience, Habits for Mastering Depression is a 10-step program to guide your journey to understanding, managing and mastering your depression.

Spend a slow-paced day on the water with your rod and reel, listening to the sounds of the waves and waiting for the perfect bite in this Audible Sleep story narrated by Sterling K. Brown.

Do you struggle to Sleep Sound? In this new season of the popular sleep aid podcast, model and tv personality Antoni Porowski will lead you on a journey to deep relaxation.

They’re not faster than a speeding bullet or able to leap tall buildings in a single bound. But that doesn’t mean steel-cut oats, blackberries, ginger, and other foods can’t swoop in to save the day - or at least our diets. In How Superfoods Work, reevaluate the superfoods you are (or aren’t) eating and discover ways to make your life healthier - and more delicious.