A Sleepy Stay at a Country Bed and Breakfast
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What is the purpose of Get Sleepy?
Get Sleepy is a production of Slumber Studios and is made possible thanks to the generous support of our sponsors and premium members. If you'd like to listen ad-free and access weekly bonus episodes, extra long stories and our entire back catalogue, you can try out premium free for 7 days by following the link in the episode notes. Now, a quick word from our sponsors... Hey everyone, I've been hearing from many of you lately about how stressed and anxious you're feeling. Perhaps it's all the political energy out there, or maybe the heaviness of managing all the daily tasks that are on your plate. Whatever it is, I want you to know that you're not alone. and I have the perfect podcast to recommend to you that will help you manage stress and anxiety.
It's called Meditation for Anxiety, and it provides daily meditations that can help you dissolve all those worries and find deep peace. A recent favorite of mine is called Relieve Nighttime Anxiety, and I've found it really helpful. So follow Meditation for Anxiety on your favorite podcast player, so you can have these incredible meditations on hand anytime you need them. Hey, it's Tom. I'm excited to share with you the newest show from Slumber Studios. It's called Sleepy History, and it's exactly what it sounds like. Intriguing stories, people, mysteries, and events from history, delivered in a supremely calming atmosphere. Explore the legend of El Dorado. See what life was like for the Roman gladiators, uncover the myths and mysteries of Stonehenge.
How can meditation help with anxiety?
You'll find interesting but relaxing episodes like these on Sleepy History, and the same great production quality you've come to know and love from Get Sleepy. So check it out, and perhaps you'll have another new way to get a good night's rest. Just search Sleepy History in your preferred podcast player. Welcome to Get Sleepy, where we listen, we relax, and we get sleepy. As always, I'm your host, Thomas. Thanks so much for tuning in. I hope you're feeling relaxed and restful and ready for a good night's sleep. Sometimes the trick to total relaxation is to just get away to somewhere quiet. Tonight, you'll take a delightful trip to a bed and breakfast in the countryside. Once you're there, all your cares will disappear as you soak up the natural surroundings.
This story was beautifully written by Alicia Stephan and will be read by T.K. Kelman. Before we begin, let's focus in on the here and now, and the sense of quiet escapism that your very own bedroom can provide. At times, the outside world can feel so full on, a sensory overload of an experience for our bodies and minds. But thankfully, each night, we can take the opportunity to completely shut off from it. Now, I know better than most that shutting off is perhaps more difficult than ever before. What with how much expectation there is on us to be online, to respond in a timely manner, and how we're updated so often with things like news bulletins and what not. All of this processing our brains have to do can certainly make sleep trickier to come by, as we'll often still be overstimulated when we come to bed. And if that sounds familiar to you, then I really encourage you to focus on developing a consistent, comfortable wind-down routine prior to bedtime.
one where perhaps you set yourself a cut-off time with watching certain types of content or scrolling social media, and replace those things with some calming activities, like reading, meditation, a warm bath or shower, or even just some mundane household chores, whatever works for you. This show is designed to be the ideal accompaniment to bedtime, the soothing climax to a wind-down routine that already promotes good sleep. So with that being said, ensure that you're as comfortable as can be. Close your eyes if you haven't yet done so, And enjoy the embrace of your bed, supporting your body and allowing you this time to rest. Breathe slowly and steadily all the way in and all the way back out. Feel how the exhale acts like a release of energy. Each breath out, another step towards peaceful dreams. And now, it's time for me to hand over to TK. So enjoy one more deep, slow inhale. and a gentle exhale. And in your imagination, prepare to arrive at your country retreat. This is where our story begins.
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Chapters
6 chapters
1
What is the purpose of Get Sleepy?
0:00–1:55
2
How can meditation help with anxiety?
1:55–8:28
3
What story is featured in this episode?
8:28–33:20
4
What makes the countryside bed and breakfast special?
33:20–46:08
5
What does the arrival at the bed and breakfast feel like?
46:08–50:12
6
How does the setting contribute to relaxation?
50:12–50:13