Insomnia Project | Calm Conversations to Help You Sleep

Today’s holiday episode welcomes special guest Daniel Krolik, who joins Marco for a thoughtful and gentle conversation about Hanukkah and the holidays.

Marco and Daniel reflect on Hanukkah traditions, family memories, and the rhythms of celebrating during the holiday season. Their calm conversation explores how Hanukkah fits into the broader tapestry of December celebrations, with warmth, curiosity, and respect.

It’s an inclusive, reflective episode—perfect for anyone looking to unwind while honouring different ways people celebrate this time of year.

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Today’s holiday episode brings us a charming suburban celebration as Marco is joined by special guest Dale Boyer for a relaxed conversation about Christmas in the Burbs.

Marco and Dale chat about the unique joys of suburban holiday life, including festive neighbourhoods, local traditions, and the warmth of community celebrations. They also share memories of Schomberg Christmas and a sweet story about Marco purchasing a special holiday wreath, adding a personal and cozy touch to the season.

It’s a gentle, nostalgic episode that captures the spirit of the holidays just outside the city.

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Today’s holiday episode features a special guest, Trevor Martin, who joins Marco for a gentle conversation about what it’s like to celebrate Christmas in the country.

Marco and Trevor share soft, nostalgic reflections on rural holiday traditions—quiet landscapes, cozy gatherings, local customs, and the simple magic that comes with spending the season away from the city. Their calm conversation paints a peaceful picture of country Christmas charm, perfect for unwinding with something warm.

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Today’s episode is a gentle revisit from 2021, where Amanda shares her favourite thrifty holiday tips—perfect for anyone looking to celebrate the season with creativity, mindfulness, and a little frugal flair.

Amanda and Marco chat about clever ways to bring charm and warmth to the holidays without overspending. From thoughtful card and wrapping ideas to resourceful décor tips, it’s a calm, practical, and festive guide to enjoying the season in a more sustainable way.

A cozy conversation for anyone who loves being thrifty… or simply wants to add a little ingenuity to their holiday traditions.

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Today’s episode takes us on a gentle journey as Amanda and Marco talk about traveling during the holidays—from cozy traditions to quiet moments on the road, and the small comforts that come with seasonal travel.

Amanda and Marco share their thoughts on navigating holiday trips, the rhythm of airports and train stations in December, and the calm pockets of peace found along the way.

They also discuss:

• A thoughtful free gift anyone can give during the holidays
• Their favourite podcasts to listen to while traveling
• And the little things that make holiday travel feel warm, memorable, and meaningful

It’s a soft, reflective episode perfect for anyone preparing to journey this season—or simply dreaming of a cozy winter getaway.

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Today’s holiday episode takes us into the comforting world of Hallmark-style holiday movies, with special guest Lucy Di Rosa joining us from Brooklyn, New York. Lucy is our unofficial resident expert on all things festive-film, and her calm enthusiasm makes this episode a delightful seasonal treat.

Amanda, Marco, and Lucy chat about:

• The charming sub-genres of holiday movies
• Their favourite classics and guilty pleasures
• Films that are so bad they’re good
• Feel-good favourites like Last Christmas and Love Actually
• And the simple magic of watching cozy holiday movies each year

It’s a warm, light, and joyfully nostalgic episode—perfect for relaxing with a cup of something festive and letting the holiday spirit wash over you.

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Today’s holiday episode takes us to the ballet as Amanda and Marco revisit a memorable 2021 conversation all about The Nutcracker—an episode that sparked a surprising amount of listener debate when it first aired. Settle in for a gentle, whimsical revisit filled with holiday charm.

Amanda shares why she loves The Nutcracker, walks Marco through the story and the magic of the ballet, and reflects on favourite characters, moments, and holiday traditions. Marco admits he’s not the biggest Nutcracker fan, which leads to a light, funny exchange that listeners have always loved.

The conversation drifts into holiday cards, handmade gifts, and the cozy feelings that come with revisiting treasured seasonal memories.

It’s festive, calm, and a little playful—perfect for easing into the season with visions of Sugar Plum Fairies dancing in your mind.

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Our gentle holiday journey continues with a calm, wintry episode perfect for easing into the season. Brew something warm, settle into your favourite chair, and join us for another soothing December moment.

Amanda and Marco take a peaceful walk through winter nature, chatting about:

• The quiet beauty of snowy trails
• Winter animals you might spot this time of year
• A soft and lighthearted Harry Potter debate
• And, of course, a return to one of our favourite cozy topics — the fireplace

It’s a simple, serene mix of winter magic and gentle conversation.

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Today’s holiday episode is a calm and practical one, perfect for easing into winter with warmth and comfort. Settle in with something cozy as we continue our gentle December tradition.

Amanda and Marco take a soft but thorough look at winter boots, exploring:

• What really matters—warmth, comfort, fit, grip, and style
• Amanda’s go-to places for finding the perfect pair
• And the little details that make winter footwear feel just right

From there, the conversation drifts into the world of Christmas and holiday albums, as they share their favourite seasonal music and the gentle joy of playing comforting records during December.

A warm, calm, wintery episode from start to finish.

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We continue our calming December tradition with a cozy holiday throwback all about stockings, fireplaces, and simple festive comforts. Settle in with your favourite warm drink and enjoy another gentle episode in our month-long holiday series.

Amanda and Marco get warm in front of the fireplace with stockings “mostly hung with care” as they chat about:

• Amanda’s love of fireplaces
• The beauty of a well-decorated mantle
• Their homemade and cherished holiday stockings
• Santa traditions (including a bit of Santa-splaining)
• Lifesaver books, chocolate oranges, and classic stocking stuffers
• A little jazzy moment as Amanda sings “Getting Shape Girl”

It’s soft, nostalgic, and perfect for easing into the season.

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