Podcasts about Bedtime

Free 10-minute mindfulness meditation for deep sleep — Glenn Harrold helps you still your mind, release worry, and drift into a peaceful, restful sleep.Struggling to switch off at night? This sleep meditation uses gentle mindfulness techniques to quiet a busy mind, clear away worries and anxieties, and guide you naturally into a deep, peaceful sleep - in just ten minutes.Glenn's acclaimed meditation techniques are paired with deeply relaxing original music by composer Russ Davey, blending dreamy piano and guitar with calming atmospheric soundscapes, heavenly choirs, chimes, and Tibetan chanting - creating a beautifully immersive bedtime experience.How This Meditation Will Help You:Still your mind and release worries and anxieties at bedtimeFall into a deep, restful sleep naturally and effortlesslyLet go of overthinking and rumination without judgementFeel calmer and more present in everyday life with regular practiceEase insomnia and make the process of falling asleep feel easy and naturalWhat to Expect: Glenn will guide you into a present, mindful state - gently connecting you with your senses, thoughts, and feelings as they arise. A beautiful windmill visualisation helps you release any lingering thoughts calmly and without judgement, clearing the way for deep, restorative sleep. By the end of the session, you will be ready to drift off peacefully.Session Features:Free 10-minute mindfulness sleep meditationGlenn Harrold's acclaimed vocal guidance and mindfulness techniquesOriginal music by Russ Davey - piano, guitar, atmospheric soundscapes, choirs, chimes and Tibetan chantingWindmill visualisation for gentle thought releaseSleep ending - ideal for bedtime or a restorative daytime napAbout Glenn Harrold: Glenn Harrold is one of the world's most successful and trusted hypnotherapists, with over 25 years of experience helping millions of people improve their mental health, sleep, confidence, and overall wellbeing. His recordings are renowned for their clinical effectiveness and exceptional production quality.Love this meditation? Explore Glenn's full library of downloads:Audio Library: rebrand.ly/GHThriveHAUltimate Hypnosis App: rebrand.ly/GHThriveRelax and Sleep Well App: rebrand.ly/GHThriveRSWStay Connected: Follow Glenn on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, or visit his Official Website for daily inspiration and new releases.Please do not listen to this recording while driving or operating machinery. This recording is not a substitute for professional medical or psychological treatment.

Are you lying awake with an overactive mind, feeling completely untethered by the stress and demands of your week? Tonight, our developmental arc is Ground. In this session, we break down the clinical neurobiology of somatic grounding—exploring how high-velocity lifestyles trap our breathing patterns in the upper chest, sending a continuous loop of false danger signals directly to the brain stem. Tonight, we deploy a highly effective, immediate physical intervention: the 4-6 Grounding Breath for 10 continuous rounds. By precisely extending your exhalations, you actively engage the vagal brake to slow your pulse, clear adrenaline, and anchor your awareness deep into the physical mattress beneath you. Turn down the volume of the world, settle into your body, and drop effortlessly into deep, unshakeable sleep. In This Episode, You'll Discover: The Upper-Chest Danger Loop: How shallow, rapid breathing keeps your body stuck in a sympathetic adrenaline loop even when you are physically exhausted. The Mechanics of the Vagal Brake: The exact science of how a 4-second inhale paired with a 6-second exhale floods your system with calming neurotransmitters. The 10-Round Somatic Anchor: A guided bedtime breathwork progression to lower your internal center of gravity, dissolve muscle bracing, and stop nighttime overthinking. A Message for Your Heart "The noise and acceleration of a busy week can pull you out of your own center. When you are steering a major vision and managing endless logistics, it can feel like your mind is spinning a thousand miles an hour even when the lights go out. Tonight, I want to remind you that you are the deep-rooted tree, not the leaves swirling in the wind. You do not have to carry today's burdens into tomorrow's dreams. By dedicating these ten rounds of breath to your own grounding, you are claiming your sovereignty over the night. You are telling the world: 'I am here, I am safe, and I am choosing to rest.' Let the heavy weight of your own body remind you of your absolute resilience tonight. You are doing an extraordinary job." This is day 3 of a 7-day meditation series, "Sleep Meditations to Stop Overthinking," episodes 3521-3527.   THIS WEEK'S MEDITATION JOURNEY A Seven-Day Journey into Rest, Release, and Inner Calm When the day grows quiet, the mind can become surprisingly loud. This seven-day guided sleep meditation series is designed to help you gently step out of repetitive thinking, release the mental weight of the day, and create a more peaceful transition into sleep. Each evening introduces a different calming practice, including visualization, affirmations, slow breathing, mudra, chakra meditation, layered relaxation, and a Yoga Nidra–inspired weekly review. Together, these practices guide you through a soothing emotional journey: Release. Rest. Ground. Protect. Nurture. Balance. Embody. Throughout the series, you'll explore a blend of modern mindfulness, gentle nervous-system support, ancient yogic wisdom, reflective storytelling, and compassionate encouragement. This is not about forcing your mind to become blank or making sleep happen on command. It is about changing the way you relate to your thoughts—learning to notice them without following every one, softening the urge to solve everything at night, and allowing your body to remember how to rest. Over the course of the week, you'll be invited to: Release unfinished thoughts and worries Give yourself permission to rest Ground your awareness in the breath and body Create a sense of emotional safety at bedtime Meet overthinking with compassion instead of criticism Bring multiple calming practices together Reflect on what helps you feel most peaceful and supported Each episode also includes a daily reflection question and a supportive Message for Your Heart to help you carry the practice beyond the meditation. You do not need to finish every thought tonight. You do not need to solve tomorrow before it arrives. Let this series become a gentle evening ritual—a place to set down the day, quiet the mind, and return to yourself. Press play, settle into a comfortable position, and begin your seven-day journey toward deeper rest and a calmer relationship with your thoughts. THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGE: THE NIGHTSTAND SURRENDER RITUAL Each night, write the thought taking up the most mental space. Fold the paper, place it in a small bowl or box beside your bed, and say: "This thought may rest here while I rest." Revisit the notes only during daylight.   FUN NAMES FOR YOUR CONTAINER The Thought Hotel• Tomorrow's Department The Worry Vault The Resting Place   MEDITATION TECHNIQUES: DAY 1: VISUALIZATION Guided Sleep Meditation to Stop Overthinking and Release the Day River of Thoughts visualization: place each worry on a leaf and let it drift downstream. DAY 2: AFFIRMATION "At night, I release the day and return to peace." DAY 3: Bedtime Breathing Meditation to Calm Racing Thoughts and Fall Asleep 4-6 grounding breath: inhale gently for 4, exhale comfortably for 6, for about 10 rounds. DAY 4: SHAKTI MUDRA  Fold the thumbs inward, soften the index and middle fingers over the thumbs, and let the ring fingers and pinkies touch. DAY 5: ANAHATA HEART CHAKRA Center of the chest• compassion soft green or rose light expanding with each easy breath. DAY 6: LAYER ALL THE TECHNIQUES TOGETHER   DAY 7: REFLECTION AND CELEBRATION   SHARE YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY WITH YOUR FELLOW MEDITATORS Let's connect and inspire each other! Please share a little about how meditation has helped you by reaching out to me at Mary@SipandOm.com or better yet -- direct message me on https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om. We'd love to hear about your meditation ritual!   WAYS TO SUPPORT THE DAILY MEDITATION PODCAST SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single episode. Consistency is the KEY to a successful meditation ritual. SHARE the podcast with someone who could use a little extra support.   I'd be honored if you left me a podcast review. If you do, please email me at Mary@sipandom.com and let me know a little about yourself and how meditation has helped you. I'd love to share your journey to inspire fellow meditators on the podcast! All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com.   FOR DAILY EXTRA SUPPORT OUTSIDE THE PODCAST Each day's meditation techniques are shared at: sip.and.om Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om/sip and om Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/SipandOm/   SIP AND OM MEDITATION APP Looking for a little more support? If you're ready for a more in-depth meditation experience, allow Mary to guide you in daily 30-minute guided meditations on the Sip and Om meditation app. Give it a whirl for 7-days free! Receive access to 3,000+ 30-minute guided meditations customized around a weekly theme to help you manage emotions. Receive a Clarity Journal and a Slow Down Guide customized for each weekly theme.   2-Week's Free Access on iOS https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sip-and-om/id1216664612?platform=iphone&preserveScrollPosition=true#platform/iphone   All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com.Let go of repetitive negative thoughts.   Music composed by Christopher Lloyd Clark licensed by RoyaltyFreeMusic.com, and also by musician Greg Keller.

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Ever wished you could pull up a chair with seasoned parent coaches and ask your most pressing questions? Whether you’re in the midst of bedtime challenges or working through sibling competition, host Stacy Bellward invites listeners into a real taste of what’s happening inside the new cf community. Katie Johnson, a Connected Families Certified Parent Coach and dedicated cf community moderator, is joined by fellow certified coaches Jared Kingry and Bekah Idle for a conversation about two real questions that parents submitted in the community! This episode is a heartfelt reminder that you’re not alone, there’s no silver bullet, and growth happens through hard moments, not around them. Press play to listen in, and when you’re ready for more, the door to the cf community is wide open. Key Takeaways: A behind-the-scenes look at the new cf community How to reframe competition as an opportunity for connection Discover three practical bedtime strategies The power of speaking identity statements over your children Our Episode Sponsor Today’s episode is brought to you by David Richter, owner of SimpleCFO and author of Profit First for Real Estate Investing. We’re grateful for David’s sponsorship, which helps make these conversations possible for families everywhere. You can find more information on his website https://simplecfo.com/. Mentioned in this Podcast: Join the cf community! Free Learning Library Book – Domestic Monastery by Ronald Rolheiser Connected Families Ministry Partnership Program Connected Families Monthly Giving Program – The Table Jared Kingry – Connected Families Certified Parent Coach Bekah Idle – Connected Families Certified Parent Coach What we loved from the podcast: “What’s most important is not that I get it right all the time, but that I can stay regulated… “ — Jared Kingry Check out our website for more resources to support your parenting! Guest Bio: As a former teacher-turned-homeschool mom with a sensitive & intense child, Katie Johnson came to Connected Families at the end of her rope. As a CF coach, she now helps struggling families adopt a whole-Bible, whole-brain approach for Christ-centered transformation. She loves providing practical tools to help families apply the CF framework to their unique situations. Katie lives in Madison, WI, with her husband, three young kids, a dog, and three chickens. Katie holds a Master's in Education and has a special passion for supporting families with toddlers. Jared Kingry is a youth pastor, husband, and father of three, bringing both personal and professional perspectives to parenthood. With over a decade in youth ministry, he's walked alongside families through the challenges and joys of doing life together. He has worked to expand his church's ministry to include parent coaching that supports discipleship at home, offering a holistic approach that integrates faith, love, and compassion into every aspect of parenting. As a mom of 6 kids (biological and foster), Bekah Idle is a Certified Parent Coach with Connected Families. She walks alongside parents who are ready to move from frustration to fruitfulness. Through years in ministry, homeschool co-ops, and children’s theater, she’s seen it again and again: kids thrive when they feel connected, understood, and deeply loved. She encourages parents with this: You CAN raise wise, confident, connected kids—and ENJOY doing it.

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A hognose snake accidentally grows a giant beanstalk. Will she find a giant at the top?Written especially for this podcast by Alice.  If you enjoyed this story, please do leave us a review.  And, if you'd like to suggest an animal for a future Animal Tales story, you can do so by emailing podcast@animaltales.uk. We would love to hear from you.  Animal Tales Books!Collections of Animal Tales children's stories are available to buy exclusively at Amazon. Simply search for Animal Tales Short Stories or follow this link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CLJQZ9C9?binding=paperback&ref=dbs_dp_sirpi Become a PREMIUM SubscriberYou can now enjoy Animal Tales by becoming a Premium Subscriber. This gets you:All episodes in our catalogue advert freeBonus Premium-only episodes (one per week) which will never be used on the main podcastWe guarantee to use one of your animal suggestions in a storyYou can sign up through Apple Podcasts or through Supercast and there are both monthly and yearly plans available.   Discover a brand new story every Monday, Wednesday and Friday – just for you!  You can find more Animal Tales at https://www.spreaker.com/show/animal-tales-the-kids-story-podcastA Note About The AdvertsIn order to allow us to make these stories we offer a premium subscription and run adverts. The adverts are not chosen by us, but played automatically depending on the platform you listen through (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc) and the country you live in. The adverts may even be different if you listen to the story twice.We have had a handful of instances where an advert has played that is not suitable for a family audience, despite the podcast clearly being labelled for children. If you're concerned about an advert you hear, please contact the platform you are listening to directly. Spotify, in particular, has proven problematic in the past, for both inappropriate adverts and the volume at which the adverts play. If you find this happening, please let Spotify know via their Facebook customer care page. As creators, we want your child's experience to be a pleasurable one. Running adverts is necessary to allow us to operate, but please do consider the premium subscription service as an alternative – it's advert free.

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691.Don't you just love that time of evening when you're counting down the minutes until your “adult time” starts? You're wiped out from the day and so is your child. Maybe teeth got brushed, maybe someone was wrangled into pajamas, maybe the lights are even out—and yet, bedtime seems to drag on and on. And on. Dr. Nanika Coor offers tips for troubleshooting your kiddo's pesky bedtime shenanigans. How to troubleshoot bedtime conflicts. Stick around 'till the end to hear about ways to practice staying calm.Project Parenthood is hosted by Dr. Nanika Coor.Find Project Parenthood on Facebook and Twitter, or subscribe to the Quick and Dirty Tips newsletter for more tips and advice.Project Parenthood is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.Links:https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribehttps://www.facebook.com/QDTProjectParenthoodhttps://twitter.com/qdtparenthoodhttps://brooklynparenttherapy.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The lemurs have always had trouble with the fossas, but on this occasion they need a secret agent to help them. Enter the aye-aye spy!Written especially for this podcast by Alice.  If you enjoyed this story, please do leave us a review.  And, if you'd like to suggest an animal for a future Animal Tales story, you can do so by emailing podcast@animaltales.uk. We would love to hear from you.  Animal Tales Books!Collections of Animal Tales children's stories are available to buy exclusively at Amazon. Simply search for Animal Tales Short Stories or follow this link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CLJQZ9C9?binding=paperback&ref=dbs_dp_sirpi Become a PREMIUM SubscriberYou can now enjoy Animal Tales by becoming a Premium Subscriber. This gets you:All episodes in our catalogue advert freeBonus Premium-only episodes (one per week) which will never be used on the main podcastWe guarantee to use one of your animal suggestions in a storyYou can sign up through Apple Podcasts or through Supercast and there are both monthly and yearly plans available.   Discover a brand new story every Monday, Wednesday and Friday – just for you!  You can find more Animal Tales at https://www.spreaker.com/show/animal-tales-the-kids-story-podcastA Note About The AdvertsIn order to allow us to make these stories we offer a premium subscription and run adverts. The adverts are not chosen by us, but played automatically depending on the platform you listen through (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc) and the country you live in. The adverts may even be different if you listen to the story twice.We have had a handful of instances where an advert has played that is not suitable for a family audience, despite the podcast clearly being labelled for children. If you're concerned about an advert you hear, please contact the platform you are listening to directly. Spotify, in particular, has proven problematic in the past, for both inappropriate adverts and the volume at which the adverts play. If you find this happening, please let Spotify know via their Facebook customer care page. As creators, we want your child's experience to be a pleasurable one. Running adverts is necessary to allow us to operate, but please do consider the premium subscription service as an alternative – it's advert free.

When was the last time someone paid you a compliment- and you actually believed them? Tonight, let these soothing sleep affirmations rebuild your confidence, and remind you that you are already worthy and deserving of love. You don't need to change, and you don't need to prove yourself, you just need to be reminded of what you're too exhausted, and too hard on yourself to see..This episode features soothing deep sleep affirmations for self worth, self love, and self acceptance. It's narrated by a relaxing female voice with healing sleep music playing throughout. Each affirmation is designed to settle into your subconscious as you drift off, gently replacing the harsh inner critic, the comparison, and the quiet belief that you're not good enough, with something warmer and truer. You don't need to repeat them. You don't need to stay awake for every word. Just let them land where they need to, and trust that sleep will carry them deep enough to transform your mindset.You are not too much. You are not too little. You are worthy of love not because of what you do, but because of who you are. Tonight, let that be enough..Perfect for: Falling asleep when you feel unworthy or not good enough Rebuilding self love, self worth, and self esteem while you sleep Releasing harsh self judgment and negative self talk at bedtime Letting go of comparison and the need to prove yourself Positive affirmations with relaxing music for deep sleep Anyone struggling with insomnia, anxiety, or restless nights Learning to accept and love yourself as you are Bedtime affirmations to reprogram your subconscious with self loveTonight, you don't need to earn love. You don't need to deserve it. You just need to close your eyes and let these positive affirmations sink into your subconscious. Press play, and fall asleep knowing that you are loved, you are worthy, and you have always been enough.If you find that these sleep affirmations for self- esteem helped you to find calm and fall asleep, hit the follow button so you can find your way back here, and leave your review. It really does mean the world to me and helps more and more people find this space right when they need it most. ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨If you're struggling with anxiety, and feel you need a little extra support, download my course From Panic to Peace,by clicking the link below, and learn the techniques to build lasting calm into your life.From Panic to Peace: https://breathingspace.gumroad.com/l/udobcz✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨New episodes are every Sunday.Thank you for listening,Sam JarvisHost @ Breathingspace Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Here's a taster of our new Premium-only story.  To hear it in full, please join our Premium Subscription service. Become a PREMIUM SubscriberYou can now enjoy Animal Tales by becoming a Premium Subscriber. This gets you:All episodes in our catalogue advert freeBonus Premium-only episodes (every Friday) which will never be used on the main podcastWe guarantee to use one of your animal suggestions in a storyYou can sign up through Apple Podcasts or through Supercast and there are both monthly and yearly plans available. You can find more Animal Tales at https://www.spreaker.com/show/animal-tales-the-kids-story-podcastA Note About The AdvertsIn order to allow us to make these stories we offer a premium subscription and run adverts. The adverts are not chosen by us, but played automatically depending on the platform you listen through (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc) and the country you live in. The adverts may even be different if you listen to the story twice.We have had a handful of instances where an advert has played that is not suitable for a family audience, despite the podcast clearly being labelled for children. If you're concerned about an advert you hear, please contact the platform you are listening to directly. Spotify, in particular, has proven problematic in the past, for both inappropriate adverts and the volume at which the adverts play. If you find this happening, please let Spotify know via their Facebook customer care page. As creators, we want your child's experience to be a pleasurable one. Running adverts is necessary to allow us to operate, but please do consider the premium subscription service as an alternative – it's advert free.

Matt examines "revenge bedtime procrastination," where individuals voluntarily delay sleep to reclaim autonomy. Distinguishing this "unlocked door" from the "locked door" of insomnia, he uses global data to explain how smartphones and low agency trigger this behavior which then leads to chronic sleep debt and impaired cognitive function.Matt goes on to link sleep irregularity to all-cause mortality, noting how inconsistent timing compromises long-term health. He offers such solutions as "implementation intentions" - ‘If-Then' plans - proven in trials to reduce delay. By addressing chronotype conflict and the "Monday effect," our host provides a scientific protocol to align biological rhythms for restorative sleep.Please note that Matt is not a medical doctor, and none of the content in this podcast should be considered medical advice in any way, shape, or form, nor prescriptive in any way.In a supplement industry where trust is critical, Matt uses podcast supporter Puori. Their protein powders are free from hormones, GMOs, and pesticides, with every single batch third-party tested for over 200 contaminants. For protein you can trust, save 20% at puori.com/mattwalker.Optimize your sleep recovery! Combat tired legs with Hollow Socks. Made from soft, breathable baby alpaca, their graduated compression boosts circulation without suffocating. Matt loves them so much, he even forgot he was wearing them on a 10-hour flight! Buy 2, Get 2 Free at Hollowsocks.com. Tell them the Matt Walker Podcast sent you!MUDWTR is the ultimate coffee alternative that delivers a natural morning pick-me-up without caffeine jitters. Their unique blend of cacao and mushrooms offers a delightful and gentle lift to kickstart your day, as Matt can attest! Plus, now when you head over to mudwtr.com/MattWalker, as a podcast listener, you'll receive a free frother and coconut creamer samples!As always, if you have thoughts or feedback you'd like to share, please reach out:Matt: Instagram @drmattwalker, X @sleepdiplomat, YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@sleepdiplomat

In previous episodes, we have explored cases in which alleged serial killers were never identified, nor convicted of the horrific crimes they were believed to have committed. The same would prove true in the case of a modern-day murderer thought to have been responsible for the deaths of at least seven female victims in rural Japan. A killer whose disturbing and highly distinctive methods would ultimately earn him the chilling nickname, ‘The Wednesday Strangler'.   Go to https://brooklynbedding.com and use my promo code BEDTIME at checkout to get 30% off sitewide.   MUSIC Tracks used by kind permission of Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0   Tracks used by kind permission of CO.AG Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode pediatric sleep consultant Meghan Kemna (former educator) breaks down the foundations of healthy sleep for babies and toddlers so families can move from exhausted and overwhelmed to confident and well-rested. We cover what a true sleep foundation looks like across the first few years, realistic expectations by age (newborn, 4–6 months, 6–12 months, toddler), and when to seek support. Meghan also explains the key elements of consistent routines—timing, environment, and cues—plus small, practical changes that produce big improvements, how sleep supports development and parental well‑being, and low-stress strategies for families with unpredictable schedules or multiple children.What you'll learnAge-by-age sleep expectations and common red flags to watch forCore components of an effective sleep routine (timing, cues, environment)Simple tweaks that quickly improve nighttime and nap outcomesHow better sleep supports developmental milestones and parental mental healthLow-effort strategies for chaotic schedules and sibling householdsAbout Our GuestMeghan Kemna is a former educator turned pediatric sleep consultant on a mission to help families go from exhausted and overwhelmed to confident, rested, and sleeping through the night. She offers compassionate, evidence-informed guidance tailored to real family life.Connect with Meghan Kemnamkemna@sleepwiseconsulting.comIG: @meghan.sleepwisebaby sleep foundations, toddler sleep tips, pediatric sleep consultant, infant sleep expectations, sleep routine for babies, newborn sleep guide, naps and nighttime sleep, sleep tips for multiple children, Meghan Kemna, how to improve baby sleep, sleep consultant, sleep training, baby sleep training, newborn sleepwww.NewMomTalk.comBuy Me A CoffeeIG: @NewMomTalk.PodcastYouTube: @NewMomTalkMariela@NewMomTalk.comInterested in being a guest? Shoot us an email!- best parenting podcast- best new mom podcast- best podcasts for new moms- best pregnancy podcast- best podcast for expecting moms- best podcast for moms- best podcast for postpartum- best prenatal podcast- best postnatal podcast- best podcast for postnatal moms- best podcast for pregnancy moms- new mom - expecting mom- first time mom

Dara the capybara finds himself in a big yellow sports car.Written especially for this podcast by Simon.  If you enjoyed this story, please do leave us a review.  And, if you'd like to suggest an animal for a future Animal Tales story, you can do so by emailing podcast@animaltales.uk. We would love to hear from you.  Animal Tales Books!Collections of Animal Tales children's stories are available to buy exclusively at Amazon. Simply search for Animal Tales Short Stories or follow this link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CLJQZ9C9?binding=paperback&ref=dbs_dp_sirpi Become a PREMIUM SubscriberYou can now enjoy Animal Tales by becoming a Premium Subscriber. This gets you:All episodes in our catalogue advert freeBonus Premium-only episodes (one per week) which will never be used on the main podcastWe guarantee to use one of your animal suggestions in a storyYou can sign up through Apple Podcasts or through Supercast and there are both monthly and yearly plans available.   Discover a brand new story every Monday, Wednesday and Friday – just for you!  You can find more Animal Tales at https://www.spreaker.com/show/animal-tales-the-kids-story-podcastA Note About The AdvertsIn order to allow us to make these stories we offer a premium subscription and run adverts. The adverts are not chosen by us, but played automatically depending on the platform you listen through (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc) and the country you live in. The adverts may even be different if you listen to the story twice.We have had a handful of instances where an advert has played that is not suitable for a family audience, despite the podcast clearly being labelled for children. If you're concerned about an advert you hear, please contact the platform you are listening to directly. Spotify, in particular, has proven problematic in the past, for both inappropriate adverts and the volume at which the adverts play. If you find this happening, please let Spotify know via their Facebook customer care page. As creators, we want your child's experience to be a pleasurable one. Running adverts is necessary to allow us to operate, but please do consider the premium subscription service as an alternative – it's advert free.

CCSPODCAST Template Hello from the Classic Children's Story podcast. We bring you narrations of classic children's stories of all kinds to keep your young ones entertained, read by a professional voice actress. The themes range from animal stories to stories that teach, to classic favourites like Tom Thumb, Red Riding Hood and more. We've got a phone broadcast today. Today we're moving on to part 2 of The Raindrop's Race. They learn more lessons about working together. Have a listen and see what happens. So, cuddle up to your little ones, settle in, and enjoy. Visit us on Instagram at “sleepstories_fairytales_4kids ”. Visit us on BlueSky at - @sleepstories4kids.bsky.social If you'd like to see more entertainment and inspiration for kids, please pop over to our kofi page where you'll find a lot of cute things, videos and artwork Visit us at, ko-fi.com/sleepstoriesandfairytales4kids Want to hear more stories? Our Subscribers Club offers a selection of special stories recorded only for the members. You can tell which those are because you'll see a nice orange label with a crown next to those episode titles. Our Supporters Club via Spreaker: spreaker.com/podcast/classic-children-s-story-podcast--4219679/support AND … If you'd like to watch some stories read by us on video, why not visit our new YouTube Channel – “Sleep Stories and Classic Fairy Tales For Kids” - dedicated to making videos that entertain & empower kids with stories, affirmations, tapping (EFT) etc. And, you'll also find stories, riddle quizzes, elearning videos, songs and more. They're all lovingly and enthusiastically read on-camera for kids – https://www.youtube.com/@SleepStoriesandFairyTales4U We also have a website of stories, riddles, positive affirmations for kids and more. It's here - https://www.sleepstoriesandfai... Be sure to pop by and read the new original stories! ☕️https://buymeacoffee.com/stefa...

The Complete Self-Worth Reset: Reminding Yourself That You Are EnoughDo you ever feel like you constantly need to earn your place in this world? In a society that demands non-stop productivity, it's all too easy to let your inner critic take over. But your struggles do not define you—they have simply shaped you.In today's powerful episode, we step away from the noise for a complete self-worth reset. Using a deeply relaxing 4-2-6 breathing technique and gentle hypnotherapy visualization, we work together to dissolve negative external voices, release past darkness, and anchor a profound sense of self-belief directly into your core. You don't have to force yourself to believe anything right away—just find a comfortable space, let your shoulders drop, and allow these healing words to land.An Exciting App Update: Help Us Build "Anchored"I am thrilled to share that development is officially underway for Anchored, a dedicated, beautifully designed mindfulness app that brings together everything you love about this podcast into one ad-free, secure space. It will feature custom breathing timers, a unique nighttime light mode, and my new Books at Bedtime narrations.This project is truly the culmination of my life's work, and I'm so proud of how it's shaping up. A wonderful friend named Lisa launched a GoFundMe campaign to secure the development hardware needed to make it a reality. Every single contribution goes directly toward building this tool for the community.Become a Founding Member: If you are able to contribute—even a small amount—please email your receipt to hello@calminganxiety.org so I can gift you free lifetime access to Anchored Premium as a thank you.Support the GoFundMe Campaign: Donate HereJoin the Early Access List: Find out more about what we're building at calminganxiety.org/anchored.Episode Chapters00:00 – Welcome & An Important Update on the Anchored App 01:20 – Settling In & 4-2-6 Controlled Breathing Practice 03:22 – Guided Hypnotherapy: A Complete Self-Worth Reset 05:16 – Personal Reflections on Overcoming Dark Times 06:00 – Reinforcing Your Worth (Affirmation Repetition) 08:02 – 3 Daily Caring Tips for Self-Gratitude & Connection 08:50 – Awakening & Final CTA to Share the Hope Today's AffirmationsSilently repeat these truths to yourself, letting them settle beneath your thoughts:"I am enough, exactly as I am in this moment." "I do not need to earn my place in this world; I was born belonging here." "My struggles do not define me. They have shaped me, and there is a difference." "I am worthy of kindness, especially from myself." 3 Daily Caring TipsMorning Self-Kindness: Before your feet even hit the floor tomorrow morning, say exactly one kind thing to yourself. It doesn't have to be grand—just a gentle word to start the day.Notice the 'Well': At some point today, pause and recognize one thing that you did well. Not perfectly, just well. Embracing "well" makes a massive difference to your inner narrative.Connection is Medicine: Reach out to just one person before the day ends. Send a quick text, make a phone call, or simply wave across the street. Human connection is a powerful tool for grounding our mental health.Share the Spark of HopeIf this session helped you find a moment of peace today, thank you for putting yourself first. The kindest thing you can do now is share this episode

This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, it's what we call a quick "chit chat" episode to start off your 4-day work week :-) Harrison joins us for all of about a minute before we sent him home with the kids… but NOT BEFORE Tate said "hello" to the pod listeners (guys, she was so proud of herself for using the mic). We start with our MDW block party recap. We had 200+ people show up, the dunk tank was the unexpected MVP, and Harrison flipped 200+ burgers/dogs (because the man does everything 200%). OH — and it wouldn't be a block party in Austin if a Waymo didn't get confused and stuck on our street for like 15 minutes (hahahha). We also get into our actual TIPS on how to throw your own block party because it's so much easier than you think (even though it was a big “get out of your comfort zone” moment for us). Then we get into a little pop culture: the ESPN announcer who refused to say Taylor Swift's name during the Cavs game (?? still confused why), Jessica Simpson didn't even NEED to make a comeback (you guys… her net worth is $200M vs. Hilary Duff's $20M, which completely flipped our opinion from last ep), and we covered her response to the Nick Lachey flight situation (her mom bought the first class tickets… mystery solved!). Then we continue our new ongoing debate over crown vs. crayon (10% of you actually say crown!!), which spirals us into a whole conversation about regional dialects (the NYT Dialect Quiz, the Cleveland "tree lawn", and Alex saying "sea-ment" instead of "cement"). Oh and apparently Jules made a VIRAL BuzzFeed quiz back in the day that had millions of hits (which Halo Top flavor are you?! Guys please take this and lmk in the comments - https://www.buzzfeed.com/minichjg/can-we-guess-your-go-to-halo-top-flavor-with-six-q-37u2u).  Plus, because Harrison left with the kids and we had time on our hands, we went TIKTOK LIVE with you guys to do a Q&A for the first time!!! We got into so many random questions in real time: moving, potty training, the hardest part of parenthood, the Pumpables pump that has changed my life, and so much more. Then we end with two important (read facetiously) questions: should you let your kid stay up past bedtime if they're reading? (The "run or read" bedtime hack that's getting a lot of buzz online.) AND… is it socially acceptable to bring Jules's new ORANGE iPhone 17 Pro Max to a black tie wedding?! (We think yes, because Morgan Stewart said so.) OK hope you guys had fun — WE DID! LOVE YOU GUYS! Timestamps:  00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast! 00:01:29 Memorial Day block party recap 00:11:41 What's going on at home 00:16:05 ESPN announcer refused to say Taylor Swift's name?! 00:19:16 Jessica Simpson is worth HOW much?! ($200M vs. Hilary Duff's $20M!!!) 00:21:30 Crown vs. crayon: the official verdict (+ a tip if your toddler is coloring on everything!) 00:25:41 The NYT U.S. Dialect Quiz (have you taken it?!) 00:27:10 Jules made a viral BuzzFeed quiz?! 00:28:33 LIVE FROM THE POD: TikTok Live with you guys!!! (moving, potty training & pumpables) 00:44:58 Should you let your kid stay up past bedtime to read?! 00:48:50 Is the ORANGE iPhone 17 Pro Max socially acceptable at a black tie wedding?! 00:52:48 LOVE YOU GUYS! #twoparentsandapod -------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors this week: *Tumble: Machine Washable Rugs, Made Better. For a limited time only, our listeners get 10% off + free shipping at https://www.tumbleliving.com/TWOPARENTS #Tumble #ad *SKIMS: Shop Everyday Cotton, and all of my favorite bras and underwear at http://www.skims.com/twoparents #skimspartner *Rula: Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/TWOPARENTS #rulapod *FODZYME: We're so excited to partner with FODZYME and offer you 30% off your first order when you go to http://icaneatagain.com/twoparents -------------------------------------------------------------- Listen to the pod on YouTube/Spotify/Apple: https://www.youtube.com/@twoparentsandapod https://open.spotify.com/show/7BxuZnHmNzOX9MdnzyU4bD?si=5e715ebaf9014fac https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-parents-a-podcast/id1737442386 -------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Two Parents & A Podcast: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/twoparentsandapod TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@twoparentsandapod Follow Alex Bennett: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/justalexbennett TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexbennett Follow Harrison Fugman: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/harrisonfugman TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@harrisonfugman -------------------------------------------------------------- Powered by: Just Media House – https://www.justmediahouse.com/ -------------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A gentle nighttime meditation inspired by the ancient Jewish practice of preparing the soul for sleep. This ritual invites you to close the day with softness, honesty, and gratitude — releasing tension, reviewing the moments that shaped you, and returning to yourself with compassion. Through calming breath, reflection, and quiet awareness, you'll create space to let go of unfinished thoughts and settle the nervous system before rest. Rather than striving to “sleep perfectly,” this practice treats bedtime as sacred threshold: a crossing from effort into trust, from noise into stillness. Ideal for evenings when the mind is crowded, the heart is tender, or the body needs help unwinding. Come as you are — weary, grateful, restless, hopeful — and allow the day to gently loosen its grip.

As you settle down for sleep, imagine yourself as a fluffy alpaca, relaxing with your friends on the farm.Narrated By: Kristen PaulWritten By: Deb E. BergmanWelcome to Snuggle! The best kid's story-telling podcast. Enter a cozy world of imagination perfect for bedtime, quiet time, or any time you want to embark on an enchanting adventure. Our cozy stories present a wide selection of calming tales for not just kids and toddlers, but for the whole family too! Enjoy some relaxing family time every day, when the children can parents can snuggle up together and venture into imaginative worlds, fairy tales, and other heartwarming stories. Develop deeper connections when you make Snuggle stories a routine at bedtime or anytime!Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠slumberstudios.com/snuggle⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠To enjoy ad-free listening and exclusive bonus episodes, start your 7-day free trial of Snuggle Premium: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://snuggle.supercast.com/⁠

A boy hears a story of how three dragons once helped his land, and sets off to find them.Written especially for this podcast by Alice.  If you enjoyed this story, please do leave us a review. And, if you'd like to suggest an animal for a future Animal Tales story, you can do so by emailing podcast@animaltales.uk. We would love to hear from you.  Animal Tales Books!Collections of Animal Tales children's stories are available to buy exclusively at Amazon. Simply search for Animal Tales Short Stories or follow this link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CLJQZ9C9?binding=paperback&ref=dbs_dp_sirpi Become a PREMIUM SubscriberYou can now enjoy Animal Tales by becoming a Premium Subscriber. This gets you:All episodes in our catalogue advert freeBonus Premium-only episodes (one per week) which will never be used on the main podcastWe guarantee to use one of your animal suggestions in a storyYou can sign up through Apple Podcasts or through Supercast and there are both monthly and yearly plans available.   Discover a brand new story every Monday, Wednesday and Friday – just for you!  You can find more Animal Tales at https://www.spreaker.com/show/animal-tales-the-kids-story-podcastA Note About The AdvertsIn order to allow us to make these stories we offer a premium subscription and run adverts. The adverts are not chosen by us, but played automatically depending on the platform you listen through (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc) and the country you live in. The adverts may even be different if you listen to the story twice.We have had a handful of instances where an advert has played that is not suitable for a family audience, despite the podcast clearly being labelled for children. If you're concerned about an advert you hear, please contact the platform you are listening to directly. Spotify, in particular, has proven problematic in the past, for both inappropriate adverts and the volume at which the adverts play. If you find this happening, please let Spotify know via their Facebook customer care page. As creators, we want your child's experience to be a pleasurable one. Running adverts is necessary to allow us to operate, but please do consider the premium subscription service as an alternative – it's advert free.

The war is over. You are no longer fighting with yourself. You are no longer fighting your anxiety. Tonight, you are simply finding your way back to yourself- and into the deep sleep you deserve.This guided deep sleep meditation is for the anxious mind. Narrated by a relaxing female voice with calming music playing throughout, it gently guides you through soothing breathwork to slow your nervous system, a full body scan that melts tension from head to toe using a warm golden light visualisation, and a powerful lakeside visualization where you place every anxious thought into a lantern and watch it float away into the darkness. As the meditation deepens, calming affirmations settle into your subconscious- reminding you that anxiety is a feeling, not a fact, and that you are safe to rest.You are safe - that isn't just an affirmation; its a fact. Tonight, your body simply needs reminding of it.This deep sleep meditation is perfect for: Anxiety that gets worse at night Racing thoughts and overthinking at bedtime Calming your nervous system before sleep Guided body scan and breathwork for deep relaxation Panic, stress, and a mind that won't switch off Falling asleep fast when you feel on edge Anyone struggling with insomnia or restless nights Bedtime meditation with relaxing music for anxiety reliefTonight, let go of nighttime anxiety. Press play, close your eyes, and let this meditation be your reminder that it is safe to sleep.New episodes available every Sunday on Breathingspace. If this relaxing meditation helped you find calm and fall asleep, hit the follow button now you you can find your way back here night after night and start getting the deep rest you need. ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨If you're struggling with anxiety, and feel you need a little extra support, download my course From Panic to Peace,by clicking the link below, and learn the techniques to build lasting calm into your life.From Panic to Peace: https://breathingspace.gumroad.com/l/udobcz✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨Thanks you for listening,Sam Jarvis,Host @ Breathingspace Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Here's a taster of our new Premium-only story.  To hear it in full, please join our Premium Subscription service. Become a PREMIUM SubscriberYou can now enjoy Animal Tales by becoming a Premium Subscriber. This gets you:All episodes in our catalogue advert freeBonus Premium-only episodes (every Friday) which will never be used on the main podcastWe guarantee to use one of your animal suggestions in a storyYou can sign up through Apple Podcasts or through Supercast and there are both monthly and yearly plans available. You can find more Animal Tales at https://www.spreaker.com/show/animal-tales-the-kids-story-podcastA Note About The AdvertsIn order to allow us to make these stories we offer a premium subscription and run adverts. The adverts are not chosen by us, but played automatically depending on the platform you listen through (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc) and the country you live in. The adverts may even be different if you listen to the story twice.We have had a handful of instances where an advert has played that is not suitable for a family audience, despite the podcast clearly being labelled for children. If you're concerned about an advert you hear, please contact the platform you are listening to directly. Spotify, in particular, has proven problematic in the past, for both inappropriate adverts and the volume at which the adverts play. If you find this happening, please let Spotify know via their Facebook customer care page. As creators, we want your child's experience to be a pleasurable one. Running adverts is necessary to allow us to operate, but please do consider the premium subscription service as an alternative – it's advert free.

Join Koala Tots+ by tapping “Try Free” on Apple Podcasts, or tap ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠ ⁠if you're listening on Spotify or other podcast apps. Hey grown-ups, just a quick message for you. If you've been thinking about trying Koala Tots+, this is your last chance to start a 14-day free trial before the offer ends on the 26th of May. When you're caring for a little one, those calm, familiar routines make such a difference — helping babies and toddlers feel safe, settled, and ready for rest, whether it's bedtime, naptime, or a quiet moment in the day. With Koala Tots+, you'll get full access to our ad-free library of soothing stories, created especially for little ones, along with our special extended compilations to help build those comforting, consistent routines. It's a simple way to bring a bit more calm and ease into your day. You can start your free trial in just two taps on Apple Podcasts, or if you're listening on Spotify or Yoto, Just tap the link in the show notes to get started.

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Does eating a snack before bed help you sleep? Today, we take a question from a listener about the health effects of eating before bed.Sandra and Rob discuss some of the pros and cons of having an evening snack. We talk about who may benefit from eating at night, what foods to include, plus, the health reasons and ways that the snack may benefit your sleep.Episodes mentioned include:Ep. 192. Tips for a Good Night Sleep https://youtu.be/CPbAOmXnZ_Q?si=1IVEfdyOIws1PAK-Ep. 103. Intermittent Fasting - Differences for Men and Women for a Weight Loss Strategyhttps://youtu.be/N-ovESwYCdY?si=6CP7MehNUh7Qm_ckEp. 182. Healthy Snacking Strategieshttps://youtu.be/EKLK-yeXsWA?si=X_eQJ0t8dwkjR5NREp. 211. Transform Your Health By Changing How You Snackhttps://youtu.be/CS-LCnnmbes?si=amsrnp0lvpCMkOeYNutrition Nuggets 18. Homemade Smoothieshttps://youtu.be/nxDedM66Tdo?si=P9yVitEKfxmerLmPEp. 171. Break The Fast and Fuel Your Dayhttps://youtu.be/5SWUgc1j2m8?si=XX5kM34X2gCaXWgyEnjoying the show? Consider leaving a 5 star review, and/or sharing this episode with your friends and family :)Sign up for our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on our website for weekly updates and other fun info. You can also visit our social media pages. We're on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Your support helps fuel the stoke and keeps the show going strong every week. Thanks!Website: www.mywifethedietitian.comEmail: mywifetherd@gmail.com

A blue-footed booby is embarrassed by his bright blue feet.Written especially for this podcast by Alice.  If you enjoyed this story, please do leave us a review.  And, if you'd like to suggest an animal for a future Animal Tales story, you can do so by emailing podcast@animaltales.uk. We would love to hear from you.  Animal Tales Books!Collections of Animal Tales children's stories are available to buy exclusively at Amazon. Simply search for Animal Tales Short Stories or follow this link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CLJQZ9C9?binding=paperback&ref=dbs_dp_sirpi Become a PREMIUM SubscriberYou can now enjoy Animal Tales by becoming a Premium Subscriber. This gets you:All episodes in our catalogue advert freeBonus Premium-only episodes (one per week) which will never be used on the main podcastWe guarantee to use one of your animal suggestions in a storyYou can sign up through Apple Podcasts or through Supercast and there are both monthly and yearly plans available.   Discover a brand new story every Monday, Wednesday and Friday – just for you!  You can find more Animal Tales at https://www.spreaker.com/show/animal-tales-the-kids-story-podcastA Note About The AdvertsIn order to allow us to make these stories we offer a premium subscription and run adverts. The adverts are not chosen by us, but played automatically depending on the platform you listen through (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc) and the country you live in. The adverts may even be different if you listen to the story twice.We have had a handful of instances where an advert has played that is not suitable for a family audience, despite the podcast clearly being labelled for children. If you're concerned about an advert you hear, please contact the platform you are listening to directly. Spotify, in particular, has proven problematic in the past, for both inappropriate adverts and the volume at which the adverts play. If you find this happening, please let Spotify know via their Facebook customer care page. As creators, we want your child's experience to be a pleasurable one. Running adverts is necessary to allow us to operate, but please do consider the premium subscription service as an alternative – it's advert free.

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Let's relax in the wayback machine with more from the religious history of England. This time, Saint Bede recalls Saxon double-dealings, divine healings, the Pelagian heresy, and the somewhat cowardly companions of Saint Augustine, who get politely yelled at by the pope. Miraculous!   Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener-supported! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW   Read "Ecclesiastical History of England" by The Venerable Bede at Project Gutenberg: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38326   Music: "Boring Books for Bedtime" by Lee Rosevere, licensed under CC BY, https://leerosevere.bandcamp.com   If you'd like to suggest a copyright-free reading for soft-spoken relaxation to help you overcome insomnia, anxiety and other sleep issues, connect on our website, https://www.boringbookspod.com.

Tonight, follow Bam-Bam the toy panda as he falls from his owner's pram and has to find his way back home.Narrated By: Nadine BrownWritten By: Lottie FinklaireWelcome to Snuggle! The best kid's story-telling podcast. Enter a cozy world of imagination perfect for bedtime, quiet time, or any time you want to embark on an enchanting adventure. Our cozy stories present a wide selection of calming tales for not just kids and toddlers, but for the whole family too! Enjoy some relaxing family time every day, when the children can parents can snuggle up together and venture into imaginative worlds, fairy tales, and other heartwarming stories. Develop deeper connections when you make Snuggle stories a routine at bedtime or anytime!Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠slumberstudios.com/snuggle⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠To enjoy ad-free listening and exclusive bonus episodes, start your 7-day free trial of Snuggle Premium: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://snuggle.supercast.com/⁠

There's a new predator at the zoo, opposite the lion and the tiger. But another creature appears to be getting in the way.Written especially for this podcast by Simon.  If you enjoyed this story, please do leave us a review.  And, if you'd like to suggest an animal for a future Animal Tales story, you can do so by emailing podcast@animaltales.uk. We would love to hear from you.  Animal Tales Books!Collections of Animal Tales children's stories are available to buy exclusively at Amazon. Simply search for Animal Tales Short Stories or follow this link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CLJQZ9C9?binding=paperback&ref=dbs_dp_sirpi Become a PREMIUM SubscriberYou can now enjoy Animal Tales by becoming a Premium Subscriber. This gets you:All episodes in our catalogue advert freeBonus Premium-only episodes (one per week) which will never be used on the main podcastWe guarantee to use one of your animal suggestions in a storyYou can sign up through Apple Podcasts or through Supercast and there are both monthly and yearly plans available.   Discover a brand new story every Monday, Wednesday and Friday – just for you!  You can find more Animal Tales at https://www.spreaker.com/show/animal-tales-the-kids-story-podcastA Note About The AdvertsIn order to allow us to make these stories we offer a premium subscription and run adverts. The adverts are not chosen by us, but played automatically depending on the platform you listen through (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc) and the country you live in. The adverts may even be different if you listen to the story twice.We have had a handful of instances where an advert has played that is not suitable for a family audience, despite the podcast clearly being labelled for children. If you're concerned about an advert you hear, please contact the platform you are listening to directly. Spotify, in particular, has proven problematic in the past, for both inappropriate adverts and the volume at which the adverts play. If you find this happening, please let Spotify know via their Facebook customer care page. As creators, we want your child's experience to be a pleasurable one. Running adverts is necessary to allow us to operate, but please do consider the premium subscription service as an alternative – it's advert free.

One Creatine Dose Kept Sleep-Deprived Brains 12% Sharper A randomized, double-blind crossover trial kept 29 healthy adults awake for 21 hours straight ... half the time on a single moderate dose of creatine (~14g), half the time on placebo ... and found the creatine group held on to up to 12% more cognitive performance across logic, reaction time, and language processing. Host Dave Asprey breaks down why sleep deprivation is just another form of brain energy stress, how creatine's phosphate-buffering mechanism stabilizes ATP in the prefrontal cortex under pressure, and why this changes how he thinks about red-eye flights and all-nighters. Vegetarians and women showed the largest effects ... your baseline diet sets your ceiling. Sources: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42075005/ https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2026/04/21/single-dose-creatine-may-support-cognition-in-sleep-deprivation-study/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10902318/ https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-04-creatine-cognitive-deprivation.html Your Gum Is Dosing You With Thousands of Microplastics A pilot study tested 10 commercial gums ... five synthetic, five marketed as natural or plastic-free ... and found every single one shed hundreds to roughly 3,000 microplastic fragments per stick into saliva, with no meaningful difference between synthetic and "natural" varieties. Host Dave Asprey connects this to total toxic load management, explains why "natural" label claims mean nothing without polymer-free verification, and makes the case that even innocent daily habits contribute to the cumulative plastic burden most people aren't tracking. The takeaway isn't panic ... it's precision. Sources: https://www.acs.org/pressroom/presspacs/2025/march/chewing-gum-can-shed-microplastics-into-saliva-pilot-study-finds.html https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666911025000243 https://samueli.ucla.edu/bursting-your-bubble-chewing-gum-releases-microplastics-into-your-saliva-ucla-research-shows/ https://www.food-safety.com/articles/10285-study-shows-chewing-gum-releases-thousands-of-microplastics-whether-gum-is-synthetic-or-natural Irregular Bedtimes in Your 40s May Double Heart Attack Risk Finnish researchers followed 3,231 people from age 46 using objective accelerometer data and tracked cardiovascular outcomes for a decade ... finding that people with highly irregular bedtimes, especially combined with short sleep, had roughly double the risk of major cardiovascular events compared to those with consistent sleep timing. Host Dave Asprey explains why your vascular biology runs on a precise circadian schedule, why ambitious, otherwise-healthy people are most at risk of ignoring this lever, and why a 90-minute bedtime window ... protected even on weekends ... may be one of the cheapest cardiovascular interventions available. It'snot just how much you sleep. It's when. Sources: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/05/260504154026.htm https://hsph.harvard.edu/topic/aging/ Scientists Decode the Plant Molecule That Kills Cancer Cells in the Lab UBC researchers published a chromosome-level genome map of Mitragyna parvifolia ... a kratom relative ... and used it to decode the full biosynthetic pathway for mitraphylline, a rare alkaloid that has shown real anti-tumor activity in cell and animal models but has never been producible at clinical scale. Host Dave Asprey explains why this is the same early chapter that vincristine and paclitaxel were in before becoming mainstream chemotherapy, draws a hard line between this pipeline story and influencer narratives about kratom as a cancer treatment, and breaks down what it actually means when researchers crack a plant's genetic recipe for a bioactive compound. Nature has been solving cancer for millions of years... we're finally learning to read it. Sources: https://academic.oup.com/plcell/article/37/9/koaf207/8237526 https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/05/260512213836.htm https://news.ok.ubc.ca/2025/10/14/researchers-reveal-how-plants-make-anti-tumour-drugs/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12217235/ Scientists Built an On/Off Switch for Sperm Production — No Hormones Cornell researchers used a small-molecule inhibitor called JQ1 to pharmacologically shut down sperm production in male mice for the duration of treatment, then stopped the drug and watched full fertility restore... with healthy offspring and no detectable genomic damage. Host Dave Asprey breaks down the BRDT mechanism that makes this work without touching testosterone or hormones, explains why this is a proof-of-concept rather than a near-market drug, and outlines the questions that need answering before this moves to humans: long-term testicular health, epigenetic marks in recovered sperm, and mood and testosterone interaction over time. The era of precision male reproductive biology is just beginning. Sources: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41945432/ https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/04/260407193844.htm https://www.news-medical.net/news/20260407/Study-advances-safe-reversible-male-contraceptive-without-hormones.aspx https://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/breakthrough-male-birth-control-sperm-b2972841.html This episode is designed for biohackers, longevity seekers, and high-performance listeners who want mechanism-level clarity on cognitive performance, toxic load management, circadian biology, plant-derived drug discovery, and the future of male reproductive medicine. Host Dave Asprey connects emerging clinical research, objective epidemiological data, and real-world optimization protocols into actionable frameworks for extending healthspan, sharpening performance, and staying ahead of the science. New episodes every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday. Keywords: creatine sleep deprivation cognition, brain energy ATP creatine, microplastics chewing gum, natural gum microplastics, toxic load biohacking, irregular bedtime heart attack risk, circadian rhythm cardiovascular, sleep timing heart health, mitraphylline cancer compound, kratom plant alkaloid drug discovery, oncolytic plant molecule, male birth control non-hormonal, sperm production reversible, BRDT JQ1 contraception, biohacking news 2026, longevity research, performance optimization, healthspanextension Thank you to our sponsors! - KILLSwitch | If you're ready for the best sleep of your life, order now at https://www.switchsupplements.com/and use code DAVE for 20% off - ALP | Head to http://alppouch.com/ and use code DAVE for 20% off your first order - iRestore | Reverse hair loss at www.irestore.com/DAVE and get exclusive savings on the iRestore Elite, use code DAVE Resources: • Get My 2026 Clean Nicotine Roadmap | Enroll for free at https://daveasprey.com/2026-clean-nicotine-roadmap/ • Get My 2026 Biohacking Trends Report: https://daveasprey.com/2026-biohacking-trends-report/ • Dave Asprey's Latest News | Go to https://daveasprey.com/ to join Inside Track today. • Danger Coffee: https://dangercoffee.com/discount/dave15 • My Daily Supplements: SuppGrade Labs (15% Off) • Favorite Blue Light Blocking Glasses: TrueDark (15% Off) • Dave Asprey's BEYOND Conference: https://beyondconference.com • Dave Asprey's New Book – Heavily Meditated: https://daveasprey.com/heavily-meditated • Join My Substack (Live Access To Podcast Recordings): https://substack.daveasprey.com/ • Upgrade Labs: https://upgradelabs.com Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro 00:36 – Fluoride Correction 01:14 – Story 1: Creatine & Sleep Deprivation 03:21 – Story 2: Microplastics in Gum 04:53 – Story 3: Irregular Bedtimes & Heart Risk 06:31 – Story 4: Kratom Plant & Cancer Research 08:18 – Story 5: Male Contraception On/Off Switch 10:02 – Wrap-Up See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this week's show Joe covers 4 topics: 1) How to kill your nighttime cravings WITHOUT killing your gains (Joe shares 4 of his favorite high protein, easy-to-prepare bedtime snacks that'll get ya jacked!) 2) How to train your lateral delts, biceps and triceps with just your BODY WEIGHT! 3) What's Joe currently training for? (The answer might surprise you LOL!) 4) The single most UNDERRATED set/rep scheme for newbies AND advanced lifters...And MORE! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit  www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS NEW DeFranco merch! [Order before 5/17!] FREE Live Workshop for Gym Owners! The DeFranco Whey Team Forever Strong [Free Trial] Manukora Honey  

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If you feel drained in your friendships… but nothing is technically wrong, this is why.In this nighttime guided journey, we explore the subtle patterns that create emotional exhaustion in relationships:over givingkeeping things smoothmanaging how others feelperforming instead of beingListen every night for 30 nights and watch the changes unfold more and more inside each day. This isn't about fixing your friendships.It's about noticing what you've been doing inside them… and giving your system a different experience. One where:  :: connection doesn't require effort  :: belonging doesn't require performance  :: and you don't have to hold everything togetherMAY IS ALL ASBOUT FRIENDSHIP270 → why it feels off271 → put it down272 → stop performing273 → stop trying to figure it outTIME STAMPS0:00 - 1:27 :: How to use this journey1:28 - End :: Hypnosis JourneyRESOURCESAccess the PDF, hypnotic track and more here - https://www.jinaseer.com/session-prepEpisode 3 - Anatomy of a Past Life RegressionEpisode 214 - Awareness: Your New RealityEpisode 215 - Anatomy of a Hypnotic Journey: Another Lifetime, Higher Self & SuggestionEpisode 270 - Why Your Friendships Feel Off Even though nothing is obviously wrongJOIN THE MEMBERSHIPAsk questions, get exclusive conversations, live online journeys and more: https://www.patreon.com/cw/JinaSeerWHAT THIS JOURNEY INCLUDESnervous system relaxationguided body awarenessenergetic release visualizationawareness of over-efforting patternsreconnection to internal centerintegration into sleep stateHYPNOTIC SUGGESTIONSI don't have to earn connectionI can let people meet me where I amBelonging doesn't require effortI take up space naturallyI release what is not mine to carryConnection unfolds without my controlLISTEN WHENyou feel drained after social interactionsyou overthink how you showed upyou feel responsible for keeping relationships goingyou notice yourself adjusting to keep the peaceyou want to feel more natural in connectionBENEFITS LISTENERS REPORTfeeling lighter in relationshipsless overthinking after interactionsmore natural communicationincreased self-trustdeeper, more aligned connectionsreduced emotional exhaustionJOIN THE MEMBERSHIPAsk questions, get exclusive conversations, live online journeys and more: https://www.patreon.com/cw/JinaSeer

Bedtime stories aren't just for kids—we need them too, especially when our minds won't stop racing at night. This episode from the Sleep Stories podcast is a gentle, meandering tale, written by AI, designed to help you unwind, quiet your thoughts, and drift into deep sleep. If you enjoy it, be sure to follow. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sleep-stories-for-women/id1695951747 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bedtime stories aren't just for kids—we need them too, especially when our minds won't stop racing at night. This episode from the Sleep Stories podcast is a gentle, meandering tale, written by AI, designed to help you unwind, quiet your thoughts, and drift into deep sleep. If you enjoy it, be sure to follow. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sleep-stories-for-women/id1695951747 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the morning of 1st December 1987, a man walking alone across Ilkley Moor in Yorkshire claimed to encounter something he could not explain. Through the mist and silence of the moor, he reported seeing a strange, humanoid figure watching him from a distance. Acting on instinct, he raised his camera and captured a single photograph of the being before it vanished from sight. The image he produced would go on to spark decades of debate, drawing both curiosity and scepticism in equal measure. Was this fleeting encounter genuine evidence of something otherworldly, or simply a carefully constructed hoax that has endured far longer than expected? Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at https://shopify.com/bedtime Head to https://Ollie.com/BEDTIME, tell them all about your dog, and use code BEDTIME to get 70% off your Welcome Kit when you subscribe today! MUSIC Tracks used by kind permission of Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0   Tracks used by kind permission of CO.AG Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Let's relax with the conclusion of this most remarkable book of geological theory. This time, a plea to scientific advancement and nation-building in the form of an expedition to the Earth's interior, an outline of the voyage, and a glowing portrait of Captain Symmes and his genius. Well, at least he tried, I guess?   Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener-supported! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW   Read "Symmes' Theory of Concentric Spheres" by John Cleves Symmes at Project Gutenberg: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54329   Music: "Boring Books for Bedtime" by Lee Rosevere, licensed under CC BY, https://leerosevere.bandcamp.com   If you'd like to suggest a copyright-free reading for soft-spoken relaxation to help you overcome insomnia, anxiety and other sleep issues, connect on our website, https://www.boringbookspod.com.

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