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Sleeping with Heather, the podcast that puts you to sleep. Relax while I talk you through a new series of mundane thoughts every episode. Do not listen to this podcast while driving or operating heavy machinery. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/s

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    • Dec 3, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 19m AVG DURATION
    • 11 EPISODES


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    EP 10: Nuts About Squirrels

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2023 101:53


    Welcome to "Sleeping with Heather," the podcast that whispers you to sleep with intriguing stories, calming conversations, and soothing sounds. Tonight, we're getting cozy with some fascinating squirrel facts that are sure to intrigue and relax you. After that, we'll dial up my good friend Derek for a laid-back chat about squirrels and a myriad of other delightful topics. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sleepingwithheather/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sleepingwithheather/support

    EP 9: Thanksgiving Wishes and Pumpkin Pie

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2023 54:13


    Poetry featured in tonights episode: "The Partial Explanation" by Charles Simic A poignant piece that delves into the mysteries of life, inviting listeners to ponder the unexplained and the partially understood aspects of our existence. "Rural Delivery" by Charles Simic Simic's evocative imagery captures the essence of rural life, bringing forth a sense of nostalgia and simplicity. "But I, Too, Want to Be a Poet" by Fanny Howe This poem is a reflective exploration of the desire to create and express through the medium of poetry. "First Formal" by Sharon Olds Olds's narrative poem weaves a tale of youthful experiences and the poignant moments that mark our coming of age. "I Was Reading a Scientific Article" by Margaret Atwood Atwood's signature style shines in this piece, blending the scientific with the poetic to create a unique commentary on life. "Audience" by Connie Wanek A contemplative poem that invites listeners to consider the relationship between the poet and their audience. "A Pink Hotel in California" by Margaret Atwood Atwood transports us to a vividly painted scene, filled with color and emotion, reflecting on the nature of memories and places. "Bell Bottoms and Platform Shoes" by Maria Mazziotti Gillan Gillan's work is a nostalgic journey back in time, evoking the fashions and sentiments of a bygone era. Before Dark" by Wendell Berry Berry's poem is a serene meditation on nature and the passage of time, encouraging mindfulness and appreciation of the world around us. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sleepingwithheather/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sleepingwithheather/support

    Episode 8: Poetry and Potato Salad

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2023 55:46


    Good evening, Sleepyheads! So glad you could join me for another episode of Sleeping with Heather :). 00:00:45 - Yoga Nidra 00:08:33 - poetry begins 00:09:00 - The Wind by Jayden 00:15:41 - Fireflies by Dani Elle - Dani Elle recently published a book of poetry. You can find it on Amazon via this link: https://tinyurl.com/4enu44t9 You can also follow her on IG @prose_elle 00:17:56 - Instructions On Not Giving Up by Ada Limon 00:21:29 - We Stopped at Perfect Days by Richard Brautigan 00:23:48 - All in Green Went My Love Riding by E. E. Cummings 00:28:48 - The Kitten by Ogden Nash 00:30:21 - Poetry by former poet laureate, Derek Walcott 00:30:30 - Love after Love by Derek Walcott 00:31:51 - The Harvest by Derek Walcott 00:34:01 - Midsummer Tobago by Derek Walcott 00:35:29 - Shopping for ingredients to make potato Salad If you like what you hear and would like to support my show, I'd be so very grateful. Thanks for supporting my lil' side gig: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ZzzwithH... patreon.com/user?u=12068455 To have your work read and shared with my audience, drop me a line at slowdownchillout@gmail.com and be sure to put "Podcast Submission" in the subject line. Thanks for listening. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sleepingwithheather/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sleepingwithheather/support

    Episode 7: Poetry on a Rainy Night

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2022 54:53


    Thank you for tuning in! You're in for a night of restful sleep. If you'd like to keep this show going and bless my little indie podcast with a tip, you can find me on: Patreon: https://tinyurl.com/yp5vrw28 or Buy me a coffee: https://tinyurl.com/2p8954j3 I love to connect with my audience. Here's where to find me: Fb: https://tinyurl.com/yvts7v68 IG: @sleeping.with.heather TikTok: @heather_arrington Twitter: @ZzzwithHeather YouTube: @HeatherArrington Sweet dreams! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sleepingwithheather/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sleepingwithheather/support

    Episode 6: It Was Only a Dream

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2022 80:43


    Join me for a bedtime story about a guy and his dog, and a world where the mundane is anything but. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/cGwKFa_oiAg Want to become a sustaining supporter? You can help keep the show going for as little as $0.99/month! Head on over to https://anchor.fm/sleepingwithheather and click support Want to connect on social media? https://www.facebook.com/heather.arrington.750 https://www.instagram.com/sleeping.with.heather/ https://twitter.com/Zzzwithheather https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkH0U-V-h0bO_7wkwjZ6m5A --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sleepingwithheather/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sleepingwithheather/support

    Episode 5: The Wizard of Oz Improv Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2022 101:07


    Good evening sleepyheads and welcome to episode 5 of the Sleeping with Heather podcast! I freestyled most of tonight's show and hope it finds you fast asleep very soon. Sweet dreams! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sleepingwithheather/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sleepingwithheather/support

    Episode 4: Joanna the Starfish

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2021 140:58


    The most beautiful starfish in the sea dreams of stardom but finds herself in the belly of a Mako shark who is swallowed by a whale. Her valiant effort to escape lands her in the net of a marine biologist. Will Joanna find herself in the Museum of Nature Science or under the bright lights of Tinsel Town? Hear how this harrowing adventure ends on tonight's episode of Sleeping with Heather. Follow Sleeping with Heather on Twitter @ZzzWithHeather Bens Branches: https://bensbranches.org/ I want to thank the following people, without whom this story would not have been possible: Joanna LaForgia Javier Leiva, host of the Pretend and Criminal Conduct podcasts Dating and relating coach, Debra Besinger Sharon Eisner John Baxter Bobby Parker Jay Jay Kevin Watkins Ian Riutta Derek Kauffman Derek Woudstra Jenna Kogut And Julie Serra Special thanks to Stef Mates of HappiMess Media for lending her art and inspiring tonight's story, Stephen Roessner for audio engineering guidance, Tim Mollen for his feedback and kindly testing out each episode before publication, and to The Poetry Fox, Chris Vitello, for kindly allowing me to share his poetry in this episode. You're all stars in my book! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sleepingwithheather/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sleepingwithheather/support

    Episode 3: CinderDane; a Bedtime Story for Dogs

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2021 101:35


    For tonight's episode I'll be reading CinderDane, a doggy fairytale by Leigh Anne Jasheway from her book Bedtime Stories for Dogs available on Amazon. I'll also share some pumpkin trivia...and if you're not too tired, we'll take a walk around the block to admire Halloween decorations.  Sweet dreams, my friends! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sleepingwithheather/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sleepingwithheather/support

    Episode 2: The Princess and The Pea

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2021 88:45


    Hot pink yoga pants, a retelling of Hans Christian Anderson's The Princesses and The Pea, and a recipe for pasta salad...what more could you ask for? This episode is dedicated to my friend, Jane in Virginia. Jane, thank you for your support and encouragement! The Lion's Den was read with permission by Granville Hedrington. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sleepingwithheather/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sleepingwithheather/support

    Episode 1: The Girl Who Owned the Bear

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2021 93:28


    Good evening! And welcome to the inaugural episode of Sleeping with Heather. On tonight's episode we'll listen to old voicemails and I'll read my diary entry from December 31st, 1999. Next, we'll take a hot air balloon ride to another planet where we'll start a campfire and make s'mores. We'll end the night with a few Ernest Hemingway poems and a reading of the classic American fairytale, The Girl Who Owned the Bear. Sweet Dreams! Special thanks goes out to Ulises Penaherrera Kevin Watkins Kevin Tuttle Alan Careaga Joanna LaForgia Christopher Vera Dory Covington Derek Woudstra Dallas Brown Sarah Jones Joe DiNoto I couldn't have produced this without y'all! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sleepingwithheather/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sleepingwithheather/support

    Intro: Sleeping With Heather, the Podcast That Puts You to Sleep.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2020 1:05


    Welcome! There are plenty of melodious meanderings in the works. Subscribe, and you'll be the first to know when an episode hits the airwaves. I look forward to putting you to sleep. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sleepingwithheather/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sleepingwithheather/support

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