By request, this is the first in a series of guided sleep meditations. There's no story, just a guided meditation to help you fall asleep on the nights you feel like something different. They will be bonus episodes of the podcast in addition to the weekly stories. Please let me know how you like it with an email to erik@listentosleep.com.  Could you help me fulfill my dream of being a storyteller for a living?  For just $1 a month, you'll get new episodes a day early and without any  introductions or ads. You'll also get 10 hours of nature sounds  recorded at my cabin in Northern California for the nights you don't feel like a story. Go to https://patreon.com/listentosleep to join. Sleep well.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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#74 - Sleep Meditation - Relax Into Sleep - Bonus Episode

A Canadian fairy tale for the Harvest Moon.  Could you help me fulfill my dream of being a storyteller for a living? For just $1 a month, you'll get new episodes a day early and without any introductions or ads. You'll also get 10 hours of nature sounds recorded at my cabin in Northern California for the nights you don't feel like a story. Go to https://patreon.com/listentosleep to join. If you have a moment to leave a review on iTunes this week, I'd sure appreciate it and it helps new folks find the podcast so they can sleep better too. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/listen-to-sleep/id1472888443.  If you'd like to read this and other Canadian fairy tales, you can download them for free online at https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/36241. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

#73 - Rainbow And The Autumn Leaves

A classic Grimm Brothers fairy tale, by request. If the podcast helps you sleep, please consider leaving a review where you listen. It really helps others find it. Could you help me fulfill my dream of being a storyteller for a living? For just $1 a month, you'll get new episodes a  day early and without any introductions or ads. You'll also get 10  hours of nature sounds recorded at my cabin in Northern California for  the nights you don't feel like a story. Go to https://patreon.com/listentosleep to join.  If you'd like to read this story, you can download it for free online at https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2591. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

#72 - The Twelve Dancing Princesses

An old German fairy tale complete with a prince, a maiden, an evil stepmother and of course, a fairy.  If you like the podcast, could you help me fulfill my dream of being a storyteller for a living? For just $1 a month, you'll get new episodes a day early and without any introductions or ads. You'll also get 10 hours of nature sounds recorded at my cabin in Northern California for the nights you don't feel like a story. Go to https://patreon.com/listentosleep to join.  If you'd like to read this story, you can download it for free online at https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7277. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

#71 - Prince Fickle & Fair Helena

A Punjabi tale about the value of being grateful, even for life's setbacks and losses. If you like the podcast, would you help me live my dream of being a storyteller for a living? For $1 a month, you'll get new episodes a day early and without any introductions or ads along with 10 hours of nature sounds I recorded at my cabin in Northern California for the nights you don't feel like listening to a story. Just go to https://patreon.com/listentosleep to become a member. If you'd like to read this story, you can download it for free online at https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27826.

#70 - The Thanksgiving Of The Wazir

An old French fairy tale about being careful what you wish for... If you like the podcast, would you help me live my dream of being a storyteller for a living for as little as $1 a month. You'll get new episodes a day early and without any introductions or ads along with 10 hours of nature sounds I recorded at my cabin in Northern California for the nights you don't feel like listening to a story. Just go to https://patreon.com/listentosleep to become a member. If you'd like to read this story, you can download it for free online at https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7277.

#69 - Fairy Gifts

An old fairy tale about three magical dogs in celebration of National Dog Day and dedicated to my very good dog, Bodhi. Do you know you can support the podcast for just $1 a month and get new episodes a day early and without any introductions or ads? Just go to https://patreon.com/listentosleep to become a member. If you'd like to read this story, you can download it for free online at https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7277.

#68 - The Three Dogs

A sleepy Scottish tale about a good widow and a bad fairy.Can you help me realize my dream of being a storyteller for a living? By becoming a supporter for just $1 a month at https://patreon.com/listentosleep, you'll get the podcast a day early without any introduction or ads. You'll also get over 10 hours of nature sounds I've recorded at my cabin in Northern California to help you relax and fall asleep, along with my heartfelt gratitude. If you'd like to read this story, you can download it for free at https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37532.

#67 - Whippety-Stourie

Part two of the story of Loki and the Dwarfs in this Viking tale from the book In The Days of Giants by Abbie Farwell Brown.Can you help me live my dream of being a storyteller for a living? By supporting the podcast for just $1 a month helps get me toward that goal, and you'll get the podcast a day early without any introduction or ads. Join the patreon at https://patreon.com/listentosleep. Here's a link to the entire book on Project Gutenberg, where you can download it for free. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44622

#66 - The Dwarf's Gifts (Part Two)

Zoé Brown is the guest artist on this bonus episode, reading a touching French story about a miller and the secret he keeps locked away in his windmill. I'm so excited to share this story with you, because I love Zoé's storytelling. Be sure to check out her podcast called The Airing Cupboard where she tells the “extraordinary stories of ordinary people.” You can find it at https://www.theairingcupboard.org or by searching for it in your favorite podcast app. I can't recommend it enough.If you’d like to read this story, you can find it for free online at https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30442.

#65 - Guest Artist Zoé Brown - Master Cornille's Secret - Bonus Episode

More trouble with Loki and the Dwarves in this Viking tale from the book In The Days of Giants by Abbie Farwell Brown.Can you help me live my dream of being a storyteller for a living? By supporting the podcast for just $1 a month helps get me toward that goal, and you'll get the podcast a day early without any introduction or ads. Join the patreon at https://patreon.com/listentosleep. Here's a link to the entire book on Project Gutenberg, where you can download it for free. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44622

#64 - The Dwarves Gifts (Part One)

This week's story choice was inspired by my ongoing struggles with the gophers and rabbits in my veggie garden. It's a Japanese fairy tale by Yei Theodora Osaki. If you're enjoying the podcast and it's helping you get to sleep, please consider becoming a patron for $1 a month at https://patreon.com/listentosleep. Thanks so much for your support! Sleep well. ? Download this week's story for free at https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4018. 

#63 - The Farmer And The Badger

More elfin mischief this week with another Scottish fairy tale. If you like the podcast, I'd love your support! By becoming a supporter for just $1 a month at https://patreon.com/listentosleep, you'll get the podcast a day early without any introduction or ads. You'll also get over 10 hours of nature sounds I've recorded at my cabin in Northern California to help you relax and fall asleep, along with my heartfelt gratitude. If you'd like to read this story, you can download it for free at https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37532.

#62 - The Elfin Knight

A sleepy 13th century Icelandic tale about a man, a bear, and two kings. While you drift off to dream, you can help me live my dreams (see what I did there?) by going to http://patreon.com/listentosleep and becoming a patron for as little as $1 a month. You'll get the podcast a day early, without any ads or introductions too! If you'd like to download and read this story, it's online for free at https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/5603

#61 - The Story of Audunn and the Bear

A little creepy. A little sleepy. A classic Danish tale from last October. The Amputated Arms (parts 1 & 2 strung together into a story almost an hour long, by request) by Jorgen Wilhelm Bergsoe. Can you help me live my dream of being a storyteller for my retirement? For just $1 a month, you can do that, and you'll get the podcast a day early without any introduction or ads. Join the patreon at https://patreon.com/listentosleep. You can download the book for free online at https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1552 I'm trying to help new listeners find the podcast, so if you have time this week, it would be super helpful if you could leave a review on iTunes or Google Podcasts. Thanks so much! :)

#60 - The Amputated Arms (Full Version)

Slow, quiet stories to help you relax or fall asleep.