Oceans | Girl from the Themepark (From the Vault #647)

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Sep 11, 2025

Dive into a whimsical underwater adventure where a girl embarks on a journey to restore a broken aquarium ride. Themes of creativity and caretaking shine as she nurtures a small fish farm. Enjoy playful interactions around cake with a celebrity that spark dreams and gentle distractions. Nostalgia meets innovation as the narrative explores the future of oceanic cities, emphasizing the delicate balance between preserving the past and embracing new technology. This enchanting tale invites listeners to relax and find solace in imaginative storytelling.

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INSIGHT

Using Pace To Create A Safe Space

The podcast's structure and tone are designed to create a safe, distracting space for sleep by using a slow, comforting narration.
Drew intentionally uses languid pacing and gentle descriptions to help listeners relax and disengage from worries.

ANECDOTE

Dream About Cake And A Cardboard Robot

Drew recounts a meandering dream where Sandeep Parikh helps him write jokes about cake and he struggles with a cardboard robot costume.
The dream connected to a live show by Helen Saltzman and influenced the podcast's creative tone.

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Relaxing meanders across a sleepy seascape set the stage for sleep.

Heads up, this episode has some sleepy mentions of sugar/desserts and pollution.

This is a special release from the SWM Vault. It’s been remastered and re-edited, but it might be a little looser than a new episode. If you want access to the full vault, you can join Sleep With Me Plus at sleepwithmepodcast.com/plus

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