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Bedtime stories about science to help you drift off into a peaceful deep sleep

We spend a third of our lives sleeping, and this podcast is all about understanding sleep. We know a lot about what the brain does in sleep, but we are just starting to understand why it does some of these things, and even more excitingly, how we can take full advantage of sleep and also manipulate it for our own ends. In each episode, neuroscientist Penny Lewis interviews a different sleep researcher, talking about a various aspect of sleep science. Topics include sleep physiology and medicine, circadian rhythm, how sleep impacts on our memories and creativity, Sleep Engineering for enhanced ...

Welcome to Boring History to Sleep — the only show where falling asleep in the middle is not only allowed… it’s encouraged. Each episode takes you on a slow, uneventful stroll through the most yawn-worthy corners of the past: treaties nobody remembers, kings who ruled for three weeks, and revolutions that never really got started. Delivered in the softest, most sleep-inducing voice we could find, this show is like warm milk with a side of ancient trivia. Perfect for insomniacs, history nerds, and anyone who thinks a Roman tax policy discussion sounds like a lullaby. Lay back, close your ...

Deep Sleep Rain Sounds delivers 8 full hours of steady, soothing rainfall designed to help you fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer, and relax more deeply. Each episode features continuous rain ambience—gentle rainfall, soft water textures, and a smooth, even sound profile—with no voices, music, or sudden changes. Ideal for deep sleep, relaxation, meditation, stress relief, or background sound, this podcast creates a calm nighttime environment you can rely on every night.

Relax with Sleep Whispers and enjoy ASMR bedtime sleep stories for kids and adults. Episodes include gently whispered meditations, bedtime stories, poems, trivia, and curious Wikipedia articles. Access all 400+ episodes (FREE for a limited time) at www.silkpodcasts.com.

Like many of us, journalist David K. Randall never gave sleep much thought. That is, until he began sleepwalking. One midnight crash into a hallway wall sent him on an investigation into the strange science of sleep. In Dreamland, Randall explores the research that is investigating those dark hours that make up nearly a third of our lives.

Sleep From Space brings you a gentle daily update on the universe above. Each short episode includes a calm report on sunspots, solar activity, aurora chances, rocket launches, and what to watch for in the night sky. Space weather meets space news — delivered softly, every day, to help you stay connected to the cosmos.We're also keeping an eye on the Artemis II misson to the moon! Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other soruces.

Do you struggle to turn off your brain at night? This channel is designed to give your mind a place to rest by blending fascinating science education with soothing narration and ambient soundscapes.

Explore the mysteries of the night through sleep science, dream psychology, and folklore. Hosted by Yarrow—executive coach, neuroscience explorer, vivid dreamer, and lifelong learner—the show moves between two realms: 🌙 Tuesdays: Applied Science – Unwind with neuroscience insights, dream interpretation & gentle rituals rooted in sleep science and psychology. Includes how to design restorative rituals, how ancient practices align with modern sleep research, and more. 🌌 Fridays: Step into folklore, mythology, & haunted history with Yarrow's alter ego: YLDragons. Venture into the ...

Deep Sleep Wind Sounds delivers 8 full hours of gentle, steady wind ambience designed to help you fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer, and relax more deeply. Each episode features continuous natural wind sounds—soft breezes, flowing air through trees, and subtle atmospheric movement—with no voices, music, or sudden changes. Ideal for deep sleep, relaxation, meditation, stress relief, or background sound, this podcast creates a calm, airy environment you can rely on every night.

Deep Sleep Ocean Waves Sounds delivers 8 full hours of steady ocean wave ambience designed to help you fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer, and relax more deeply. Each episode features continuous rolling waves, gentle shoreline movement, and natural coastal atmosphere with no voices, music, or sudden changes. Ideal for deep sleep, relaxation, meditation, stress relief, or background sound, this podcast creates a calm seaside environment you can rely on every night.

Deep Sleep Waterfall Sounds delivers 8 full hours of steady waterfall ambience designed to help you fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer, and relax more deeply. Each episode features continuous cascading water, gentle misty flow, and natural surrounding ambience with no voices, music, or sudden changes. Ideal for deep sleep, relaxation, meditation, stress relief, or background sound, this podcast creates a calming, immersive waterfall environment you can rely on every night.

Sleepscapes | Sleep Meditations and Stories to Help You Relax into Your Ultimate Health, Well-Being, and Success. Sleepscapes is yet another wonderful podcast that is a part of our Gratitude 365 Podcast Network! Join Leslie for a beautiful sleep journey to calm the mind and relax the body. Each journey is unique and designed to help you relax into your ultimate health, well-being, and success. Each session is 60 minutes long, with 30 minutes of Leslie's soft voice and 30 minutes of music to gently lull you to sleep.

Struggling with sleep? Sleep Science Today with Andrew Colsky, JD, LPC brings you expert insights to help you sleep better tonight. Each episode features renowned sleep scientists, doctors, and wellness experts who reveal the latest research on sleep health, circadian rhythms, insomnia solutions, stress, and more. Andrew goes beyond the basics, asking the big questions about why we sleep and how to improve it, while uncovering practical strategies you can use immediately. From science-backed tips to the future of sleep technology, this podcast delivers everything you need for deeper, healthier...

Introducing the Sleep Science Pod! Dr. Caroline Horton, sleep scientist, explores the science underpinning our daily experiences of sleep and dreaming in this series. Each weekly episode provides a snapshot of a different aspect of sleep health, with guests being invited for discussion along the way. Listen and subscribe to find out more about your own sleep health and to understand the evidence behind it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kerry has been working with infant sleep for the last 20 years and has supported 1,000s of sleep-deprived families all across the globe to a settled nights sleep. Through her sleep services and E-course she's supported parents and their Smalls to sleep to the best of their ability without tears, training or techniques. Kerry loves to talk all things infant sleep, in this fun and bitesize podcast that can be picked up between feeds and catnaps! New episodes fortnightly

Hi, I'm Clare, the voice behind all the sleepifying audios here at Sleep Like a Log (Sleep Sounds for Anxiety) As a counsellor and hypnotherapist, I've worked with many people with anxiety caused by loss, stress, trauma and well, life! I also understand first-hand how anxiety can affect sleep. As you know, when sleep is disrupted, so MUCH MORE in our lives is affected too. Our sleep-inducing, anxiety-reducing soothers, meditations and visualisations include: mindful breathing, body scans, progressive muscle relaxations, positive thought engagement, the Elman technique, affirmations, ASMR, ...

Deep Sleep Rain Storm Sounds delivers 8 full hours of steady rainstorm ambience designed to help you fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer, and relax more deeply. Each episode features continuous rainfall with soft thunder rolls and natural storm textures—no voices, no music, and no sudden changes. Ideal for deep sleep, relaxation, meditation, stress relief, or background sound, this podcast creates a calm, immersive storm environment you can rely on every night.

We spend a third of our lives in bed, but how much do we really understand about what happens when we go to sleep? What's the right amount? Why do we experience jet lag? Is snoring normal? Enter Dr. Meir Kryger, a world authority on the science of sleep, with a comprehensive guide to the science of slumber that combines detailed case studies and pragmatic advice.

Science Never Sleeps explores the science, people, and stories behind the scenes of biomedical research happening at the Medical University of South Carolina. Hear the fascinating, moving, and unexpected as researchers work from bench to bedside in the mission of preserving and optimizing health. For more information, visit https://research.musc.edu/stories/science-never-sleeps.