Episodes
Release anxiety and feel at home within yourself with this guided sleep meditation as you cultivate a profound sense of belonging and security in your own body. Begin by immersing yourself in the blissful experience of a gentle body scan, letting go of tension and making room for warm, inviting imagery. Tonight is not just about sleep; it's about creating a sanctuary where the sensations of feeling at home become a powerful anchor, regulating your nervous system and ensuring you carry this...
Published 03/12/24
Escape the modern world in this timeless magical story for sleep that brings us to a witches' cottage in the heart of an enchanted forest. You are listening to "Moonlit Wishes," a bedtime story for grown-ups narrated by a female voice with ASMR. Tonight's visit is meant to celebrate you. Thoughtful surprises and enchanting encounters arranged by the three healing witches connect you with the magic that defines your unique essence. Experience a night of blissful festivities and self-love in...
Published 03/03/24
Fall asleep with tonight's calm bedtime story, "The Cozy Bakery." In this coziest sleepy story for grown-ups you visit Melody's Bakeshop in a tiny coastal village in Rhode Island. Spend the afternoon lost in the wonders of baking as a snowstorm rolls in. The worlds of "The Cozy Launderette Series" and "The Lake Chalet," merge as you learn about Melody, spending the night fireside in her historic guesthouse. So cuddle up and get ready for this bedtime story for grown-ups. It's time to dream...
Published 02/25/24
Tonight's cozy sleepy story, "Scottish Highlands Night Train" brings you aboard the Royal Scotsman for a luxury train journey. Travel through the tranquil Scottish countryside. where mirror lochs, rolling hillsides, and ancient castles unfold outside your window. Drift into a serene slumber with rhythmic train sounds and relaxing visualizations narrated by a relaxing female voice. It's time to dream away.
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Published 02/18/24
Tonight's snowy sleepy story brings us to a lakeside cabin in Vermont as a blizzard takes hold. "Fireside Memories at the Lake Chalet," is a winter story for sleep that offers a sense of safety, comfort, and feeling at home. Spend a night fireside with Ike and Martha, two loving souls who feel like family. They offer a glimpse into their beautiful love story as the wind howls outside and the world is blanketed in pristine white snow. It's time to dream away.
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Published 02/11/24
Surrender to slumber with the serenade of a tropical storm in 'Stormy Night in Barbados,' a rainy sleepy story. Enjoy a tranquil beach stroll, savoring the powdery sand and aquamarine waves before the weather shifts. Seek refuge in a historic pink guesthouse aglow with candlelight as the Caribbean storm unfolds. Drift to sleep on a cozy canopy bed, cradled by the soothing sounds of rain and thunder. It's time to dream away.
Original Story, Narration, Production, and Music by Michelle...
Published 02/04/24
Let yourself get sleepy with a dreamy voyage to "Antarctica," in tonight’s magical bedtime story narrated by a soothing female voice. Picture yourself aboard a luxurious cruise, gliding through the Drake Passage to the serene beauty of Antarctica.
Majestic whales gracefully emerge, penguins playfully frolic on icebergs, and hourglass dolphins enchant with their elegance, all against a backdrop of soothing shades of blues and whites. As you retreat to your warm cabin, the gentle rocking of...
Published 01/28/24
Fall asleep and stay asleep with tonight’s cozy bedtime story, "Snowy Victorian New York: The Tiffany Girls."
In this winter story for sleep, you find yourself in Manhattan at the turn of the 20th century as a blizzard blankets the eastern seaboard. Slipping into a nap in a loft apartment that once served as a glass-making studio, you travel to 1900 where inspiring artists known as the “Tiffany Girls” craft elegant glass lamps. They invite you to venture into the exclusive Gramercy Park...
Published 01/21/24
Drift asleep with a cozy bedtime story with winter sounds. You are listening to ✨ THE GLASS IGLOO 🌙 a sleepy narration to help you get sleepy.
Explore the Finnish Laplands as you ride through a snowy wonderland on a dogsled. Come nightfall, relax in a hot tub in the snow and luxurious sauna before experiencing the Northern Lights from the comforts of a glass igloo. Within the Lingonberry-themed dome, the winter winds howl outside as you sink beneath a heavy comforter in the amber glow of a...
Published 01/14/24
In tonight's guided sleep story, "Cozy Winter Flight" you are the lucky winner of a luxurious vacation to a tropical locale. As snow falls, enjoy a dreamy plane ride in first class, featuring one indulgence after the next. Relax in your bedroom suite as the white noise of the flight lulls you to sleep. It's time to dream away.
Story Mentions: Food, Flying in a Plane, Oceans, Riding in a Car, Snow
Original Guided Sleep Story, Production, Voiceover, and Music by Michelle Hotaling, Dreamaway...
Published 01/12/24
Embrace the magic of Mother nature as you cuddle up and fall asleep with this cozy bedtime story, "Thundersnow at Hudson Manor." Escape to a historic manor atop a snowy hill overlooking the Hudson River as the phenomenon of thundersnow unfolds in tonight's cozy story for sleep. Settle by a crackling fire with a purring cat in the neo-classical mansion with a sprawling veranda, grand staircases, and artwork celebrating the bucolic river valley through the season. The soporific sounds of...
Published 01/01/24
In tonight’s cozy story for sleep, settle into the warmth of a mountainside cabin oasis as snow gently falls outside with “Three Christmases." Relax by the fire as you tune in to the crackling sounds of an antique radio, where stories transport you seamlessly to three distinct holiday experiences. From the nostalgic charm of a 1962 New England village holiday festival to the simplicity of a 19th-century prairie gathering to a Tiki Christmas in Hawaii in 1955. The wintry wilderness outside...
Published 01/01/24
Delve into a magical story for sleep, in "The Christmas Cottage." Teleport to the North Pole and an enchanting village on a snowy night with St. Nick. In this cozy bedtime story for grown-ups, discover a winter wonderland and a rustic Christmas cottage where wishes for the world and personal dreams intertwine. Change into wooly footed Christmas pajamas, cleanse with balsam and cedar soap, and immerse yourself in the enchantment of a magical igloo planetarium, an icy skating pond, and the...
Published 12/10/23
In tonight's bedtime story for grown-ups be swept away by a story within a story. "Christmas in Chicago" weaves a nostalgic tale in the windy city as a snowstorm arrives during the bustling holiday season and you retreat to a luxurious apartment overlooking the snowy lake and skyline. In the glow of firelight and a Christmas tree, you are brought back in time with a story by Fanny Butcher as the sounds of a crackling fire offer a serene ambiance. Get cozy with this relaxing holiday story for...
Published 12/03/23
Your tranquil voyage to sleep begins with tonight's sleepy story for grown-ups. Narrated by a relaxing female voice, "First Snow at Eternal Flame Falls" is a bedtime story that will transport you to a mystical forest dripping in autumn's palette. At Eternal Flame Falls, an enchanting flame dances in a grotto behind the cascading waters, mysteriously fed for thousands of years by a natural gas spring. The first snow flurries of the season gently fall, and you retreat to a historic carriage...
Published 11/26/23
With tonight's relaxing bedtime story, step into the allure of 1971 in Manhattan to experience the Macy's Day Parade with the quirky characters of the Laundry Club. In this sleepy story narrated by a soothing female voice, relish the nostalgia, camaraderie, and comforting embrace of a bygone era in a Manhattan enclave. As rain and sleet take the city by surprise, you revel in the comfort of a heartwarming Friendsgiving, holiday nap, and evening gathering in the cozy launderette. It's time to...
Published 11/19/23
Simplicity beckons as you settle for bed and fall asleep with tonight's cozy bedtime story. Enjoy calm storytelling for deep sleep, narrated by a relaxing female voice, with "Cabin Off-the-Grid." Far removed from modern noise, envision a forest in autumn where you bathe in a wood-fired clawfoot tub and watch the dreamy sunset and a waterfall. Night arrives with a crisp chill, as you seek refuge in a log cabin by a wood stove. It's time to dream away.
Original Cozy Bedtime Story script,...
Published 11/12/23
This week's cozy sleep story, "The Cider Mill Inn," takes place in a charming 18th-century farmhouse nestled among autumn-kissed orchards and rolling foothills in New England. Picture a sunset horse ride with a companion through the farm, cuddly encounters with animals, and the warm glow of candlelit rooms steeped in history. As you drift into slumber, let this enchanting tale whisk you away to a world where the past and present embrace you in the coziest of settings. It's time to dream away....
Published 11/05/23
Tonight's bedtime story for grown-ups, "The Courage Potion" brings us to the Witches' Cottage. Narrated by a relaxing female voice, connect with the timeless wisdom of an enchanted forest. A beloved fox leads you to the witches' cottage to partake in the ageless ritual of besom sweeping, unraveling fears of the past to pave the way for a brave tomorrow. Carla, Ava, and Cora, meet you with authenticity and vulnerability, revealing no soul is ever fearless, but it is possible to be brave. The...
Published 11/03/23
In celebration of this bewitching month, we are taking it back to the first story created in the Witches' Cottage series. While available on other platforms, this is the first time being released on the Michelle's Sanctuary podcast! 🌙
With the guidance of an enchantress in a crescent moon, you travel back in time to an enchanted forest. You encounter fairies and a fox who brings you to the cottage of three witches. The Witch of Time, The Witch of Healing, and the Witch of Love, are there...
Published 10/23/23
Embark on a timeless bedtime tale for grown-ups, weaving through the ethereal "Mystical Forest in the in Transylvania." As you close your eyes, the fragrance of ancient trees transports you to a realm where folklore whispers in the rustling leaves as mist rises from the earth. Discover a centuries-old fairy cottage, adorned with hand-painted doors depicting fairies amidst delicate wildflowers. Tucked in the whimsical dwelling, you luxuriate in a four-poster bed as the sounds and warmth of a...
Published 10/22/23
With tonight's cozy bedtime story we've got all the enchanting, charming aspects of autumn. "The Great Pumpkin Sail" is an autumn sleepy tale that brings us to the mystical village of Sugar Hollow, Vermont for an autumn festival. 🍂
Gather by Lake Surrender, where pumpkins become vessels of dreams written on slips of parchment, assembled in a pumpkin flotilla. At sunset, a rowboat leads the glowing Jack O'Lanterns across the silky lake sets as their flickering glow casts an ethereal spell....
Published 10/15/23
Cozy autumn vibes and rain sounds help you fall asleep in tonight's rainy bedtime story. Immerse yourself in ASMR storytelling by a female voice with "Stormy Night at the Bell Tower."
Nestled in a historic mountainside village in New England, the bell tower is a unique dwelling converted into a charming apartment. There is no other place in the world like it. Returning to the bell tower as the first raindrops begin to fall, a cozy dwelling unfolds its magic—stained glass windows, a...
Published 10/08/23
Ready for a cozy bedtime story? 🚂✨ Join me on a dreamy journey aboard the "Autumn Sleeper Train." Tonight's ASMR storytelling for sleep brings us to a postcard-worthy mountainside village where you board a train. Travel through an ever-changing landscape of forests, mountains, lakes, and vineyards from the comforts of a train in motion. The soothing train sounds accompany a night of self-care, from the plush lounge to your timeless bedroom suite, surrounded by the warm glow of handblown glass...
Published 10/01/23
🌙✨ Your sleepy vacation begins now. 🌙✨
Set against the backdrop of a charming lakeside A-frame cabin, this tale invites you to experience the magic of an autumn evening with your beloved dog. The changing seasons paint the lakeside community in hues of warmth and nostalgia. As you explore the vintage details of the cabin, from its quirky crescent moon cupboards to its weathered wooden beams, you'll be drawn into a world where old-world whimsy is enhanced by your personal design. The story...
Published 09/24/23