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Southern Slumber - Bedtime Stories for Sleep

Southern Slumber - Bedtime Stories for Sleep

By: Holly
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Summary

Welcome to Southern Slumber. I'm Holly, and I'm so glad you're here.

Southern Slumber is a bedtime podcast inspired by quiet beauty, rich history, and timeless literature of the American South. Each episode is thoughtfully crafted to help you slow down your breathing, quiet your mind, and gently drift toward restful sleep.


Together we'll wander beneath moss-draped oaks, along peaceful mountain trails and rivers, through historic Southern towns, and beside gentle waves of the Carolina Coast. Along the way you'll hear classic stories, poetry, southern lore, and soothing guided visualizations -- all read with at a slow pace and accompanied by a warm Southern welcome.

Whether you're ending a busy day, struggling to fall asleep, or simply longing for a new slumber experience, I hope Southern Slumber becomes a comforting part of your evening routine.

Thank you for joining me. Settle in, settle down, and let the stories carry you gently into the night.

Sweet dreams,

Holly


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Episodes
  • Southern Slumber Seaside Collection - Episode 1: Sunrise on the Carolina Coast

    Southern Slumber Seaside Collection - Episode 1: Sunrise on the Carolina Coast
    Jul 27 2026

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    Welcome to the first episode of the Southern Slumber Seaside Collection.

    Tonight, we'll greet the quiet beauty of a Carolina sunrise as the first light spreads across the Atlantic Ocean. We'll stroll along the shoreline, listen to the majestic waves, watch seabirds and dune flowers awaken, and breathe in the fresh salt air while the world slowly comes to life around us.

    Designed to help you relax, unwind, and drift peacefully to sleep, this gentle visualization invites you to leave behind the the day and settle into the calm embrace of the the Carolina Coast.

    So get comfortable, close your eyes and let the peaceful rhythm of the ocean carry you toward a restful night's sleep.

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    19 mins
  • The Ransom of Red Chief, by O. Henry / Southern Slumber

    The Ransom of Red Chief, by O. Henry / Southern Slumber
    Jun 12 2026

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    Tonight on Southern Slumber, settle in for O. Henry's classic tale The Ransome of Red Chief. Set in the American South, this humorous story follows two would-be kidnappers who discover they are way over their heads with this young rascal of a captive. Read slowly and softly for relaxation, this timeless story offers a soothing journey into another era.

    Sweet dreams and thank you for spending your evening here at Southern Slumber.

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    38 mins
  • Our Southern Highlander, Chapter 3 (Part One)

    Our Southern Highlander, Chapter 3 (Part One)
    Jun 7 2026

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    Tonight on Southern Slumber, we continue our journey through Horace Kephart's Our Southern Highlanders. In this first portion of Chapter 3, Kephart guides us deeper into the Appalachian Mountains, sharing observations of the beauty and mystery of this land of Eden.

    Sweet dreams, and thank you for spending your evening with me here at Southern Slumber.

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    33 mins
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