#252 - The Journey South

This is the first in a new series for Listen To Sleep patrons called Sleepy Shorts. They are short, sleepy stories for kids and adults -- perfect for nap time or break time. For a searchable, tagged index of all the episodes or to make a request, go to https://www.listentosleep.com. If you'd like to support the podcast, please leave a review where you listen or become a patron at https://patreon.com/listentosleep. You can read this story (and other public domain classics) for free at https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43558. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

4 Apr 20208min

This bonus episode has no story, only binaural nature sounds I recorded here at my cabin mixed with relaxing music. You can find this, as well as lots of other audio to help you sleep, on my patreon at http://patreon.com/listentosleep. You can join for as little as $1 a month.I know times are hard, and if you can't afford it, just email me at erik@listentosleep.com and I'll send you a link to get it all for free. I don't want a lack of funds to keep anyone from getting better sleep.For a searchable, tagged index of all the episodes or to make a request, go to https://www.listentosleep.com.Thanks so much for listening. Sleep well. 😴 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2 Apr 202047min

A Scandinavian tale about loss and redemption. For more relaxing Sleepy Shorts, shorter stories for kids (and adults - perfect for a nap or a break), as well as nature sounds I record myself and relaxing nature & music tracks for yoga or meditation, check out the Listen To Sleep patron program at https://patreon.com/listentosleep. Great sleepy rewards can be had starting at just $1 a month. For a searchable, tagged index of all the episodes or to make a request, go to https://www.listentosleep.com. You can read this story (and other public domain classics) for free at http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/5336. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

28 Mar 202011min

For kids and adults alike, this week's story is about why opossums are white. For a searchable, tagged index of all the episodes or to make a request, go to https://www.listentosleep.com. If you'd like to support the podcast, please leave a review where you listen or become a patron at https://patreon.com/listentosleep. You can read this story (and other public domain classics) for free at https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43558. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

21 Mar 20201h 4min

A Japanese fairy tale by Yei Theodora Osaki. For a searchable, tagged index of all the episodes or to make a request, go to https://www.listentosleep.com. If you'd like to support the podcast, please leave a review where you listen or become a patron at https://patreon.com/listentosleep. You can read this story (and other public domain classics) for free at https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4018. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

14 Mar 202028min

Here's the prologue to this classic novel about the origins of the story. It's a little weird, and a lot sleepy. For a searchable, tagged index of all the episodes or to make a request, go to https://www.listentosleep.com. If you'd like to support the podcast, please leave a review where you listen or become a patron at https://patreon.com/listentosleep. You can read this story (and other public domain classics) for free athttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/175. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7 Mar 202014min

Here is part two of this great Irish fairy tale. For a searchable, tagged index of all the episodes or to make a request, go to https://www.listentosleep.com. If you'd like to support the podcast, please leave a review where you listen or become a patron at https://patreon.com/listentosleep. You can read this story (and other public domain classics) for free at https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25513. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

29 Feb 202012min

An Irish fairy tale this week. It's a long one so I've split it up. Part one is this week and part two next week. For a searchable, tagged index of all the episodes or to make a request, go to https://www.listentosleep.com. If you'd like to support the podcast, please leave a review where you listen or become a patron at https://patreon.com/listentosleep. You can read this story (and other public domain classics) for free at https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25513. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

22 Feb 202012min