Explore the rise and retreat of stand-up comedy in China, with feminist comics facing attacks. Hear from Chinese comedians on navigating sensitive topics, challenging gender norms, and dealing with censorship. Discover the struggles of female comics, societal pressures, and the evolving roles of women in Chinese society. Dive into the TikTok trend of 'passport bros' and explore the challenges of censorship on creativity in a controlled environment.

Elena, from Polish with Elena, shares insights into the dating scene in Poland, discussing Polish values, stereotypes, and cultural differences. They explore misconceptions about Slavic women, the importance of being handy, and the lack of commitment in modern dating culture. They also critique a Polish movie and reflect on the hope for traditional values in dating.

Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧Writer: Gemma Harris ✍️Sound design: fireplace, ocean waves, forest ambience, sound bath instrumentsIncludes mentions of: Gratitude, MusicWelcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we’ll be joining Elena, as she attends a beautifully relaxing sound bath. To accompany this special, meditative story, we've created an expanded soundscape that follows the descriptions of the sound bath and its affects. 😴 Watch, listen, and comment on this episode on the Get Sleepy YouTube channel. Hit subscribe while you're there! Enjoy various playlists of our stories and meditations on our Slumber Studios Spotify profile. Support our Sponsors Check out the great products and deals from Get Sleepy sponsors: getsleepy.com/sponsors/ Support Us Get Sleepy’s Premium Feed: getsleepy.com/support/ Get Sleepy Merchandise: getsleepy.com/store Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-sleepy/id1487513861 Connect Stay up to date on all our news and even vote on upcoming episodes! Website: getsleepy.com/ Facebook: facebook.com/getsleepypod/ Instagram: instagram.com/getsleepypod/ Twitter: twitter.com/getsleepypod Our Apps Redeem exclusive unlimited access to Premium content for 1 month FREE in our mobile apps built by the Get Sleepy and Slumber Studios team: Deep Sleep Sounds: deepsleepsounds.com/getsleepy/ Slumber: slumber.fm/getsleepy/ FAQs Have a query for us or need help with something? You might find your answer here: Get Sleepy FAQs About Get Sleepy Get Sleepy is the #1 story-telling podcast designed to help you get a great night’s rest. By combining sleep meditations with a relaxing bedtime story, each episode will guide you gently towards sleep. Get Sleepy Premium Get instant access to ad-free episodes and Thursday night bonus episodes by subscribing to our premium feed. It's easy! Sign up in two taps! Get Sleepy Premium feed includes: Monday and Wednesday night episodes (with zero ads). An exclusive Thursday night bonus episode. Access to the entire back catalog (also ad-free). Extra-long episodes. Exclusive sleep meditation episodes. Discounts on merchandise. We’ll love you forever. Get your 7-day free trial: getsleepy.com/support. Thank you so much for listening! Feedback? Let us know your thoughts! getsleepy.com/contact-us/. Get Sleepy is a production of Slumber Studios. Check out our podcasts, apps, and more at slumberstudios.com. That’s all for now. Sweet dreams ❤️ 😴 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this engaging discussion, Elena, wife of Blake Stratton, shares insights on balancing productivity with family life. She emphasizes the importance of aligning rituals with your spouse and using planning tools to manage weekly logistics together. The couple reveals tips for creating mutual relationship goals and maintaining effective communication. They share personal anecdotes, including how a middle school band experience strengthened their marriage. Tune in for practical advice on enhancing family dynamics and fostering connection amid everyday challenges.

Elena, a struggling medical student, joins friends in North Macedonia to write fake news stories for cash. They discuss the impact of fake news in the US election, clickbait tactics, collaboration in the industry, and consequences of misinformation.