Sofie of the Alps: Two Worlds, One Heart — An Autumn Tale of Weaving Solitude and Connection

A sleepy fairy tale about a good brother, a bad brother and an enchanted ring that brings them justice. When you join my free newsletter, every month I'll send you a story about something I’ve learned living here on the mountain along with some tips to help you get a better night’s sleep and a little more peace during the day. You’ll also get a free sleepy audiobook and a relaxing 30 minute recording of the creek behind my cabin when you join. Just go to https://www.listentosleep.com/blog/category/newsletter/. If the podcast helps you sleep, would you consider supporting it with $3 a month? You'll get new episodes a day earlier with no ads or introductions, an immediate download of the Alice's Adventures in Wonderland audiobook and you'll be helping me to get closer to realizing my dream of having Listen To Sleep be my full-time endeavor. You can join or find more information at https://www.listentosleep.com/support/. You can also leave a tip or buy a shareable audiobook of the longer books I read on Listen To Sleep Plus. It's a great way to support the podcast and get some extra bedtime stories without a monthly subscription. Each one is available to own for just $5.50 as chapterized mp3s that will play on any MP3 player. You can find them at https://www.listentosleep.com/store. You can read this story (and other classics from the public domain) by downloading it for free at https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7277. Sleep well.💜 Erik Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12 Juni 202231min

Fall asleep next to a beautiful lake in this visualization meditation guided by Kari Boatner.Kari is a fantastic professional and personal coach who specializes in holistic and transition coaching. And for the month of June, she is offering a complimentary Discovery Hour to dive in and explore new possibilities for you life. There’s zero obligation, so go ahead and reach out to her to schedule yours at https://www.kariboatnercoaching.com. I think you're gonna love it.If the podcast helps you, would you consider supporting it with $3 a month? You'll get the new stories and meditations a day earlier with no ads or introductions, an immediate download of the Alice's Adventures in Wonderland audiobook, and you'll be helping me to get closer to realizing my dream of having Listen To Sleep be my full-time endeavor. You can join or find more information at https://www.listentosleep.com/support/.You can also buy a shareable audiobook of the longer books I read on Listen To Sleep Plus. It's another way to support the podcast and get some extra bedtime stories without a monthly subscription. Each one is available to own for just $5.50 as a sharable mp3 that will play on your phone or any MP3 player. You can find them at https://www.listentosleep.com/store.Sleep well.💜Erik Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

8 Juni 202222min

A delightful sleepy fairy tale by Oscar Wilde parodying 19th century aristocracy. It's pride month and I had a little fun making a short video with some old pictures from back when I came out in the late 80s. If you'd like to see it, it's up on TikTok at https://www.tiktok.com/@listentosleep/video/7105071890930208042 or on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/p/CeWi0I1pW31/. If the podcast helps you sleep, would you consider supporting it with $3 a month? You'll get new episodes a day earlier with no ads or introductions, an immediate download of the Alice's Adventures in Wonderland audiobook and you'll be helping me to get closer to realizing my dream of having Listen To Sleep be my full-time endeavor. You can join or find more information at https://www.listentosleep.com/support/. You can also buy a shareable audiobook of the longer books I read on Listen To Sleep Plus. It's another way to support the podcast and get some extra bedtime stories without a monthly subscription. Each one is available to own for just $5.50 as chapterized mp3s that will play on any MP3 player. You can find them at https://www.listentosleep.com/store. You can read this story (and other classics from the public domain) by downloading it for free at https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/902. Sleep well.💜 Erik Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

5 Juni 202250min

A calming meditation to reflect on creating a positive future for yourself. With everything that’s been going on in the world, I’ve felt even more of a need to take a long walks out in nature. May is the time of year when we have the most flowers blooming up here on the mountain, and I made a little video with some of my favorite flowers. If you'd like to see it, it's up on TikTok at https://www.tiktok.com/@listentosleep/video/7102912524319968558 or on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/p/CeHjmGQjEjG/. If the podcast helps you, would you consider supporting it with $5 a month? You'll get the new stories and meditations a day earlier with no ads or introductions, an immediate download of the Alice's Adventures in Wonderland audiobook, and you'll be helping me to get closer to realizing my dream of having Listen To Sleep be my full-time endeavor. You can join or find more information at https://www.listentosleep.com/support/. You can also buy a shareable audiobook of the longer books I read on Listen To Sleep Plus. It's another way to support the podcast and get some extra bedtime stories without a monthly subscription. Each one is available to own for just $5.50 as a sharable mp3 that will play on your phone or any MP3 player. You can find them at https://www.listentosleep.com/store. Sleep well.💜 Erik Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 Juni 202220min

A sleepy Norse tale where Thor goes fishing with a giant. If the podcast helps you sleep and you'd like to share it with friends, it's easy to send them a link to https://www.listentosleep.com where they can search and listen to over 175 free bedtime stories and meditations. When you support the podcast with $3 a month, you get new episodes a day earlier with no ads or introductions, an immediate download of the Alice's Adventures in Wonderland audiobook and you'll be helping me to get closer to realizing my dream of having Listen To Sleep be my full-time endeavor. You can join or find more information at https://www.listentosleep.com/support/. You can also buy a shareable audiobook of the longer books I read on Listen To Sleep Plus. It's another way to support the podcast and get some extra bedtime stories without a monthly subscription. Each one is available to own for just $5.50 as chapterized mp3s that will play on any MP3 player. You can find them at https://www.listentosleep.com/store. You can read this story (and other classics from the public domain) by downloading it for free at https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44622. Sleep well.💜 Erik Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

29 Maj 202244min

A meditation to calm the body and mind before bed or anytime you need a moment of peace. This week, as I was walking among all the wildflowers blooming on the mountain, I was reminded that we can’t really rush or delay any of the the things that are truly important in life. I made a little video about it with some of my favorite flowers. If you'd like to see it, it's up on TikTok at https://www.tiktok.com/@listentosleep or on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/listentosleep/.If the podcast helps you, would you consider supporting it with $3 a month? You'll get the new stories and meditations a day earlier with no ads or introductions, an immediate download of the Alice's Adventures in Wonderland audiobook, and you'll be helping me to get closer to realizing my dream of having Listen To Sleep be my full-time endeavor. You can join or find more information at https://www.listentosleep.com/support/. You can also buy a shareable audiobook of the longer books I read on Listen To Sleep Plus. It's another way to support the podcast and get some extra bedtime stories without a monthly subscription. Each one is available to own for just $5.50 as a sharable mp3 that will play on your phone or any MP3 player. You can find them at https://www.listentosleep.com/store. Sleep well.💜 Erik Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

25 Maj 202216min

A sleepy fairy tale from the Brothers Grimm about a fox who has a secret. If the podcast helps you sleep, would you consider supporting it with $3 a month? You'll get new episodes a day earlier with no ads or introductions, an immediate download of the Alice's Adventures in Wonderland audiobook and you'll be helping me to get closer to realizing my dream of having Listen To Sleep be my full-time endeavor. You can join or find more information at https://www.listentosleep.com/support/. You can also buy a shareable audiobook of the longer books I read on Listen To Sleep Plus. It's another way to support the podcast and get some extra bedtime stories without a monthly subscription. Each one is available to own for just $5.50 as chapterized mp3s that will play on any MP3 player. You can find them at https://www.listentosleep.com/store. You can read this story (and other classics from the public domain) by downloading it for free at https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2591. Sleep well.💜 Erik Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

22 Maj 202230min

Calm your mind with gentle affirmations and awareness of the breath. If the podcast helps you, would you consider supporting it with $3 a month? You'll get the new stories and meditations a day earlier with no ads or introductions, an immediate download of the Alice's Adventures in Wonderland audiobook, and you'll be helping me to get closer to realizing my dream of having Listen To Sleep be my full-time endeavor. You can join or find more information at https://www.listentosleep.com/support/. You can also buy a shareable audiobook of the longer books I read on Listen To Sleep Plus. It's another way to support the podcast and get some extra bedtime stories without a monthly subscription. Each one is available to own for just $5.50 as a sharable mp3 that will play on your phone or any MP3 player. You can find them at https://www.listentosleep.com/store. Sleep well.💜 Erik Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

18 Maj 202217min