Narrator: Simon Mattacks 🇬🇧 Writer: Alicia Steffann ✍️ Sound effects: gentle birdsong, coffee machine 🐦☕️ Includes mentions of: Cats, Spring, Work, Family, Animals, Beverages. Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, Auggie supervises the human family as they undertake their annual spring cleaning, while Meatball causes chaos in the background. 😴 Watch, listen and comment on this episode on the Get Sleepy YouTube channel. And hit subscribe while you're there! Enjoy various playlists of our stories and meditations on our Slumber Studios Spotify profile. Tonight's Sponsor BetterHelp. Take care of your mental well-being. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/getsleepy. Support Us Get Sleepy’s Premium Feed: getsleepy.com/support/ Get Sleepy Merchandise: getsleepy.com/store Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-sleepy/id1487513861 Connect Stay up to date on all our news and even vote on upcoming episodes! Website: getsleepy.com/ Facebook: facebook.com/getsleepypod/ Instagram: instagram.com/getsleepypod/ Twitter: twitter.com/getsleepypod Our Apps Redeem exclusive unlimited access to Premium content for 1 month FREE in our mobile apps built by the Get Sleepy and Slumber Studios team: Deep Sleep Sounds: deepsleepsounds.com/getsleepy/ Slumber: slumber.fm/getsleepy/ FAQs Have a query for us or need help with something? You might find your answer here:Get Sleepy FAQs About Get Sleepy Get Sleepy is the #1 story-telling podcast designed to help you get a great night’s rest. By combining sleep meditations with a relaxing bedtime story, each episode will guide you gently towards sleep. Get Sleepy Premium Get instant access to ad-free episodes and Thursday night bonus episodes by subscribing to our premium feed. It's easy! Sign up in two taps! Get Sleepy Premium feed includes: Monday and Wednesday night episodes (with zero ads). An exclusive Thursday night bonus episode. Access to the entire back catalog (also ad-free). Extra-long episodes. Exclusive sleep meditation episodes. Discounts on merchandise. We’ll love you forever. Get your 7-day free trial: getsleepy.com/support. Thank you so much for listening! Feedback? Let us know your thoughts! getsleepy.com/contact-us/. Get Sleepy is a production of Slumber Studios. Check out our podcasts, apps, and more at slumberstudios.com. That’s all for now. Sweet dreams ❤️ 😴 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chapter 1: What is the purpose of the podcast Get Sleepy?
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Chapter 2: What does BetterHelp offer?
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Chapter 3: Who is the main character in tonight's story?
I'm really excited to bring you tonight's episode, as I know it's one that a lot of you have been eagerly waiting for. A brand new tale with a lovable cat named Augie. As with all episodes of this series, it was written by Alicia Stefan and will be narrated by Simon.
Like most felines, Orgy is rather opinionated, and she maintains her role as queen of her castle, even though she is sometimes challenged by her humans, and lately, their other cat, Meatball. In this fourth installment of the series, we'll enjoy an unusual spring morning at Augie's house, while she supervises the humans during their annual spring cleaning.
She doesn't necessarily approve of every activity they undertake, especially the noisy ones. But she faithfully stands watch until she is just too sleepy to go on. Now don't worry if you've never met Augie before. You can enjoy this adventure all on its own and go back to listen to her previous stories another time.
So, let's prepare ourselves for this dreamy tale by getting as cozy and comfortable as possible. And then enjoying a few moments of deep relaxation.
If you've listened to the show for a fair while now, hopefully at this point your brain somewhat auto-triggers into a deeper state of calm and restfulness, knowing that it's time to leave the day behind and transition into the comforting peace of night. There may be some routine things you tend to do at this point to help you find that place of relaxation in the body and mind.
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Chapter 4: What happens during Auggie's spring cleaning supervision?
And if so, you're welcome to just follow your own ritual for the next few moments. But if you would prefer, you can join me in taking a few deep breaths, allowing tension to rise into the shoulders as you breathe in, and letting it all flow down and out through the tips of your toes with each exhale.
So, breathe in slowly and gently, squeezing your shoulders and holding the tension there for a moment. Then, breathe out and release all of it. Again, breathe in and squeeze the shoulders up to your neck. Then breathe out and feel the tension flow down and out of your body. One more time, breathing in, holding at the top, and enjoying this soothing release as the tension flows out.
Chapter 5: How does Augie wake up the family?
Now, as Augie would remind us, sleep is of the utmost importance, and everything else really must wait. So, snuggle up and prepare to ignore everything other than your peaceful rest. It's time for me to hand over to Simon as our story begins.
Augie had been at the window for some time when the coffee machine sprang to life. Issuing its cheerful gurgles and pops, it began filling up its tall silver pot. Just like it did every day at this time, the aroma of the people's morning drink wafted through the kitchen, eventually reaching Augie, where she sat on the back of the couch.
She was looking out the window, of course, surveying the yard. The sky was just beginning to get light. she could see tiny green buds dotting the branches of the trees. Although the window was closed against the chill, she could almost feel the brisk air that would touch her nose if she were allowed outside on the deck.
Still, indoors, this oddly comforting morning drink smell was appealing as well. And also, she thought to herself, it meant that it was time for her to go stomp on the people in their bed. As she noiselessly ascended the carpeted stairs, she yawned and reflected on the lazy humans. What would they do, she wondered, if Augie were not there to wake them each morning?
Their sacred morning drinks would get cold, for starters. The small humans would not make it to the yellow bus on time. Everything would be in shambles, she thought, with disapproval. She entered the largest bedroom. There they were, the man and the lady huddled like two lumps under their covers, snoozing away.
And between them, a tiny orange clump breathed rhythmically, its fur expanding and contracting in a predictable rhythm. The kitten, whose name was Meatball, was obviously kissing up to the humans again. Augie thought, with mild annoyance, how any self-respecting feline would be up already, taking care of cat business.
Augie hopped up on the brown wicker hamper and observed the three of them for just a moment. Then, in a swift movement, she jumped onto the bed, pushing the hamper to the side as she kicked off. It fell over with a satisfying thud and a t-shirt tumbled out of the top. The man stirred, but he did not open his eyes. Meatball quivered in his sleep and flipped over into another furry clump.
Augie had hoped for better, but she knew from experience that it might take a few tries to get the humans up. Stepping across the lady, she squeezed her considerable girth onto the small nightstand and knocked some hand cream to the ground, making a place for herself to sit. This got Meatball's attention.
Instantaneously, his little head popped out of its cozy environs, his enormous ears perking up. He stared at Augie with a wide gaze and waited. The lady opened one eyelid and then closed it, muttering testy words in Augie's direction. But getting that small response showed Augie that victory was nigh. She leaned over and began lapping from the drinking glass on the lady's bedside table.
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Chapter 6: What challenges does Augie face with the robot vacuum?
Chapter 7: How does Augie handle the chaos caused by Meatball?
Chapter 8: What is Augie's perspective on the humans' spring cleaning?
And between them, a tiny orange clump breathed rhythmically, its fur expanding and contracting in a predictable rhythm. The kitten, whose name was Meatball, was obviously kissing up to the humans again. Augie thought, with mild annoyance, how any self-respecting feline would be up already, taking care of cat business.
Augie hopped up on the brown wicker hamper and observed the three of them for just a moment. Then, in a swift movement, she jumped onto the bed, pushing the hamper to the side as she kicked off. It fell over with a satisfying thud and a t-shirt tumbled out of the top. The man stirred, but he did not open his eyes. Meatball quivered in his sleep and flipped over into another furry clump.
Augie had hoped for better, but she knew from experience that it might take a few tries to get the humans up. Stepping across the lady, she squeezed her considerable girth onto the small nightstand and knocked some hand cream to the ground, making a place for herself to sit. This got Meatball's attention.
Instantaneously, his little head popped out of its cozy environs, his enormous ears perking up. He stared at Augie with a wide gaze and waited. The lady opened one eyelid and then closed it, muttering testy words in Augie's direction. But getting that small response showed Augie that victory was nigh. She leaned over and began lapping from the drinking glass on the lady's bedside table.
Augie's pink tongue splashed loudly as she took in the lukewarm water. At this, the lady woke completely and made an irritated noise, rising quickly to a seated position. The man rolled over, propped himself up, and laughed, murmuring words to the lady. Meatball struggled into a seated position, looking confused but interested.
His fur stuck out in every direction, the sure sign of a kitten who had slept well. Game, set, match. The family was up. The lady took the glass away, which was fine. After all, Augie hadn't really been very thirsty. The man disappeared into the hallway. Augie knew he would return with the fragrant morning drink in two cups.
Feeling very pleased with herself, she retreated to the bottom of the bed and began to give herself a bath. The morning was proceeding as planned. The humans moved quietly around, turning on taps in the bathroom and walking in and out of the windowless room where they kept all the clothing. This did not concern Augie.
She finished her bath and then turned several times in a circle, collapsing heavily into a napping position, with her tail over her nose. She was feeling very sleepy. She drifted in and out of slumber, vaguely aware of the morning business being conducted around her. Meanwhile, Meatball staggered to the end of the bed, stretching his long limbs comically.
He was going through a growth stage where his arms, legs, and ears seemed to be outpacing his body. Cracking one eyelid open, Augie thought to herself that it was not his best look. but then she happily closed her eyes again and resumed resting. At some point, Augie's nose detected fresh, cool air moving through the room.
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