Get Sleepy: Sleep meditation and stories

Dive into the enchanting world of Greek mythology as the gods convene on Mount Olympus, discussing Odysseus's fate. Athena's determination to help both Odysseus and his son, Telemachus, takes center stage. Telemachus embarks on a quest for news about his father, facing suitors and hiding his plans from Penelope. Meanwhile, an exciting journey leads him to the wise Nestor and the welcoming halls of Menelaus. With twists of magic and divine intervention, hope flickers for Penelope as she prays for her son's safety.

Immerse yourself in the magical Scottish Highlands, where rolling landscapes and ancient castles await. Imagine cozying up in a charming lodge, complete with a handcrafted dining table and a view overlooking a serene glen. Experience the thrill of an encounter with a majestic red stag as snow begins to fall. Indulge in the delightful aroma of fresh-baked shortbread and rich hot chocolate by a crackling fire, all while learning about local history and culture. Let the soothing sounds guide you into a restful slumber.

This journey takes you alongside Liz, who drifts into a dream about time travel. Waking up a century in the future, she discovers advanced technology, like responsive floors and a holographic wardrobe. She zooms through a futuristic city in a hovercar, surrounded by stunning skyscrapers and vertical gardens. Liz explores a mind-machine lab and a museum blending past and future. Her adventure leaves her with a transformed perspective on her own time. A beautiful reminder to appreciate the present!

Discover how to navigate life transitions with grace and mindfulness. Delve into body awareness through a soothing body scan and breathwork. Reflect on emotions—excitement, fear, and hope—while exploring stages of acceptance and new beginnings. Embrace the beauty of letting go and the uncertainty of the neutral zone. Celebrate the journey of change and find reassurance in the coexistence of difficulty and beauty as the new year approaches.

Travel back to a 19th-century dinner party celebrating Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee. Experience the layered Victorian fashion as Elizabeth prepares for the night with corsets and silk gowns. Delight in the lavish menu featuring roast partridge and exotic curried lobster. Join animated conversations about politics and travel while guests sip on sherry and enjoy delicious desserts like treacle tart. As the night concludes, fireworks illuminate the sky, adding a magical touch to this enchanting evening.

In this enchanting tale, Elizabeth Grace, a skilled narrator and voice artist, takes listeners on a magical journey to ancient Korea. The story unfolds with young love, forbidden peaches, and a dramatic dragon chariot ride. As Ji Ho and Ara navigate family concerns and romantic temptations, they share a life-extending peach, leading to heartbreak and centuries of wandering. Their emotional reunion becomes a beautiful metaphor for renewal, showcasing the power of love across time.

Immerse yourself in a sparkling winter carnival filled with enchanting scenes. Wander through a dazzling ice castle and witness breathtaking ice sculptures. Enjoy a delightful sleigh ride beneath the moonlight and warm up with hot chocolate as laughter fills the air. Experience the joy of children playing in the snow and marvel at artistic ice creations. Reflect on cozy moments spent indoors before drifting into a peaceful sleep, carrying the magic of the carnival into your dreams.

Settle in on a magical winter train journey through enchanting landscapes. Experience cozy compartments with tea and biscuits while the train crosses snowy mountains. Enjoy a forest walk to a charming treehouse café, complete with peppermint bark brownies. Feel the warmth of a bonfire and the camaraderie of locals before discovering a serene lake cabin. Delight in a dream visit to the New York Public Library, uncovering treasures and nostalgic relics. Finally, embark on an Antarctic cruise to witness playful penguins and enjoy soothing cocoa.

Narrator: Heather Foster 🇺🇸  Writer: Alicia Steffann ✍️Sound effects: waves crashing on rocks 🌊  Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we’ll hear a true story about one person and one act of generosity that kicked off a tradition, touching thousands of lives and continuing for a century into the future. 😴 Includes mentions of: Heights, Flying, Bodies of Water, Nostalgia, Children, Christmas, Holidays, Work, Airplanes, Family, Military History, US History.  Watch, listen and comment on this episode on the Get Sleepy YouTube channel. And hit subscribe while you're there! Enjoy various playlists of our stories and meditations on our Slumber Studios Spotify profile. 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: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠getsleepy.com/support⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Don't forget, you can also ⁠⁠GIFT A SUBSCRIPTION⁠⁠ to someone you love! 🎁 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. 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. 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

Journey back to Ancient Egypt and explore the vibrant winter solstice celebrations at the Karnak Temple. Discover the significance of this celestial event, tied to the Nile's renewal and the mysterious god Amun. Learn about the temple's impressive architecture aligned with the stars, and experience the solemn rituals as priests awaken the community for the sunrise ceremony. Witness the warmth of community gatherings filled with stories, food, and festivities, culminating in a night of restful sleep under a starry sky.