Rest: Sleepy Bedtime Stories

Rest: Sleepy Bedtime Stories

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  • A Pair of Silk Stockings
    (00:00:00) Welcome to Rest
    (00:00:49) Introducing tonight's story
    (00:02:55) Sleep Story - A Pair of Silk Stockings

    Host: Jessika Gössl 🌙 


    Writer: Kate Chopin ✍️  

    Includes mentions of: Theatre, Shopping, Restaurant, Food, Luxury⭐ 


    Welcome back, my friend. Tonight, we’ll step into the world of Kate Chopin’s story, A Pair of Silk Stockings. First published in 1897, this classic follows a single day in the life of Mrs. Sommers, a woman, who rather unexpectedly, finds fifteen dollars.


    New episodes are released weekly! Every Tuesday at 6PM (GMT).


    Watch, listen and comment on this episode on the Rest YouTube channel!


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    Ready for some relaxation?
    Now all that’s left for you to do is pick a story, settle in and drift to sleep 😴Sweet dreams and goodnight🌙
    1 hr 15 min
  • A Snowy Day in Tacoma
    (00:00:00) Welcome to Rest
    (00:00:49) Introducing tonight's story
    (00:03:06) Sleep Story - A Snowy Day in Tacoma

    Host: Jessika Gössl 🌙

    Writer: Hollis Barkhaus ✍️ 


    Includes mentions of: Dogs, Snow, Park, Cold, Sledding, Tacoma ❄️


    Welcome back my friend. Tonight, we travel to the snowy city of Tacoma, where two dogs spend a winter day outdoors with their parents, playing in the snow at one of their favorite parks.


    Watch, listen and comment on this episode on the Rest YouTube channel!
    Don’t forget to hit subscribe before you fall asleep.💤


    New episodes are released weekly! Every Tuesday at 6PM (GMT).


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    Ready for some relaxation?
    Now all that’s left for you to do is pick a story, settle in and drift to sleep 😴Sweet dreams and goodnight🌙
    35 min
  • Heidi — Chapter 1: Up the Mountain to Alm-Uncle ⛰️🌙 (A Peaceful Bedtime Story for Adults)
    (00:00:00) Welcome to Rest
    (00:00:50) Introducing tonight's story
    (00:02:22) Sleep Story: Heidi, Chapter 1

    In tonight's bedtime story, Heidi journey's up the mountain path, meets her grandfather for the first time, and falls in love with her new life in the Swiss Alps.

    A classic and beloved story, written by Johanna Spyri.
    Follow Rest so there's always a story waiting when you need one 😊

    I'm Jessika - storyteller, narrator, and the English voice behind Rest. I created this podcast because I believe everyone deserves a moment of peace and calm at the end of the day. I'm so glad you're here.

    🌙 Download a free Rest bedtime story — "The Library Between Dreams": restpodcast.beehiiv.com

    ✨ Find everything Rest in one place: linktr.ee/RestPodcast

    📱 Instagram: instagram.com/unwindwithrest ▶️ YouTube: youtube.com/@UnwindWithRest

    🎙️ If Rest has ever helped you sleep — a review on Apple Podcasts or a rating on Spotify helps more grown-ups find their way here.
    1 hr 1 min
  • Christmas Sleepy Poems
    (00:00:00) Welcome to Rest
    (00:00:49) Introducing tonight's story
    (00:03:26) Sleep Story: Christmas Sleepy Poems

    Host: Jessika Gössl 🌙 

    Writer: Various Renowned Poets ✍️ 

    Includes mentions of: Christmas, Jesus, Celebration, Santa Claus, Reindeer, Gifts, Shepherds, Mary, Wise Men 🎁

    Welcome back, my friend. Tonight, we embrace the beauty of this wonderful season with a collection of classic Christmas poems; curated to guide you into the peaceful joy of this special time of year.

    Watch, listen and comment on this episode on the Rest YouTube channel!
    Don’t forget to hit subscribe before you fall asleep.💤
    New episodes are released weekly! Every Tuesday at 6PM (GMT).
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    Ready for some relaxation?
    Now all that’s left for you to do is pick a story, settle in and drift to sleep 😴Sweet dreams and goodnight🌙
    52 min
  • The Complete Collection: Love Letters of Great Men
    (00:00:00) Welcome to Rest
    (00:00:49) Introducing tonight's story
    (00:01:22) Sleep Story: The Complete Collection - Love Letters of Great Men

    Host: Jessika Gössl 🌙 

    Writer: Various Historical Figures✍️ 

    Includes mentions of: Love, History, Letters, Historical Figures, Romance, Poetry, Devotion, Marriage ❤️ 

    Welcome back my friend. Tonight's special release combines Parts I and II of 'Love Letters of Great Men' into one seamless anthology. Whether you’re revisiting these cherished words or discovering them for the first time, let their eloquence inspire and soothe your tired mind.

    Watch, listen and comment on this episode on the Rest YouTube channel!
    Don’t forget to hit subscribe before you fall asleep.💤

    New episodes are released weekly! Every Tuesday at 6PM (GMT).

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    Ready for some relaxation?
    Now all that’s left for you to do is pick a story, settle in and drift to sleep 😴Sweet dreams and goodnight🌙

    55 min
  • Mila & the Hidden Vale (The Ember Isles)
    (00:00:00) Welcome to Rest
    (00:00:49) Introducing tonight's story
    (00:02:34) Sleep Story - Mila & the Hidden Vale

    Host: Jessika Gössl 🌙 

    Writer: Hollis Barkhaus✍️ 

    Includes mentions of: Fantastical Creatures, Nature, Princess, Breakfast, Forest, Discovery, Bodies of water⭐

    Welcome back my friend. Tonight we return to the Ember Isles, and join Princess Mila as she embarks on a special journey guided by a mysterious map that promises to reveal something long thought to exist only in legends.

    Watch, listen and comment on this episode on the Rest YouTube channel!
    Don’t forget to hit subscribe before you fall asleep.💤

    New episodes are released weekly! Every Tuesday at 6PM (GMT).

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    Ready for some relaxation?
    Now all that’s left for you to do is pick a story, settle in and drift to sleep 😴Sweet dreams and goodnight🌙
    47 min
  • Heidi — Chapter 2: At Home with Grandfather ⛰️🌙 (A Cozy Bedtime Story for Adults)
    (00:00:00) Welcome to Rest
    (00:00:49) Introducing tonight's story
    (00:02:01) Sleep Story - Heidi (Excerpt from Chapter 2)
    (00:33:00) Second Reading of Heidi
    (01:04:22) Third Reading of Heidi

    Tonight, we are journeying into an excerpt of the classic tale of Heidi. I’ll read this passage three times, letting its gentle rhythm and the familiarity of each word ease you into a deep, peaceful sleep.


    A beloved classic written by Johanna Spyri.

    Follow Rest so there's always a story waiting when you need one 😊

    I'm Jessika - storyteller, narrator, and the English voice behind Rest. I created this podcast because I believe everyone deserves a moment of peace and calm at the end of the day. I'm so glad you're here.

    🌙 Download a free Rest bedtime story — "The Library Between Dreams": restpodcast.beehiiv.com

    ✨ Find everything Rest in one place: linktr.ee/RestPodcast

    📱 Instagram: instagram.com/unwindwithrest ▶️ YouTube: youtube.com/@UnwindWithRest

    🎙️ If Rest has ever helped you sleep — a review on Apple Podcasts or a rating on Spotify helps more grown-ups find their way here.

    1 hr 37 min
  • A Peaceful Walk through the Savanna
    (00:00:00) Welcome to Rest
    (00:00:49) Relaxation before Sleep
    (00:02:26) Sleep Story: A Peaceful Walk through the Savanna

    Host & Writer: Jessika Gössl 🌙

    Includes mentions of: Fire, Culture, Tradition, Animals, Australia, Savanna 👣

    Welcome back my friend. Tonight, we’re taking a peaceful walk through Australia’s vast savanna with Yara and her Great Grandmother.

    Watch, listen and comment on this episode on the Rest YouTube channel!
    Don’t forget to hit subscribe before you fall asleep.💤

    New episodes are released weekly! Every Tuesday at 6PM (GMT).

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    Ready for some relaxation?
    Now all that’s left for you to do is pick a story, settle in and drift to sleep 😴Sweet dreams and goodnight🌙
    32 min
  • Love Letters of Great Men
    (00:00:00) Welcome to Rest
    (00:00:48) Relaxation before Sleep
    (00:01:56) Sleep Story: Love Letters of Great Men

    Host: Jessika Gössl 🌙 

    Writer: Various historical figures ✍️ 

    Includes mentions of: Love, History, Letters, Historical Figures, Romance, Poetry, Devotion, Marriage ❤️ 

    Welcome back my friend. Tonight, we'll dive back into our anthology of love letters, where some of history’s most heartfelt words will come to life once again.

    Watch, listen and comment on this episode on the Rest YouTube channel!
    Don’t forget to hit subscribe before you fall asleep.💤

    New episodes are released weekly! Every Tuesday at 6PM (GMT).

    Support us:

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    • Got a question or thoughts to share? contact us here. 
    Ready for some relaxation?

    Now all that’s left for you to do is pick a story, settle in and drift to sleep 😴

    Sweet dreams and goodnight🌙
    1 hr 6 min
  • A Quiet Journey Through Ancient Libraries
    (00:00:00) Welcome to Rest
    (00:00:48) Relaxation before Sleep
    (00:02:25) Sleep Story: A Quiet Journey through Ancient Libraries

    Host and writer: Jessika Gössl 🌙 

    Includes mentions of: Ancient Libraries, Time Travel, Scrolls, Scholars, Animal Skins 🌍 

    Welcome back my friend. Tonight, we are time traveling through the peaceful halls of ancient libraries, from Alexandria to Nineveh, where the quiet world of scrolls and stone will gently lull you to sleep.

    Watch, listen and comment on this episode on the Rest YouTube channel!
    Don’t forget to hit subscribe before you fall asleep.💤


    New episodes are released weekly! Every Tuesday at 6PM (GMT).

    Support us:

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    • Got a question or thoughts to share? contact us here. 
    Ready for some relaxation?

    Now all that’s left for you to do is pick a story, settle in and drift to sleep 😴
    Sweet dreams and goodnight🌙
    33 min

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