Rest: Sleepy Bedtime Stories

Rest: Sleepy Bedtime Stories

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  • The Lace Maker's Hands
    (00:00:00) Welcome to Rest
    (00:00:48) Relaxation before Sleep
    (00:02:19) A sleepy story: The Lace Maker's Hands

    Host and writer: Jessika Gössl 🌙 

    Includes mentions of: France, Lacemaking, Familial Relationships, Countryside, Birds, Nostalgia, Creativity, Craftsmanship 🐦 

    Welcome back my friend. Tonight, Aunty Lizzie, once a master lace-maker, is drawn out of retirement to craft a wedding veil for her beloved great-niece, Rose.

    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🌙
    24 min
  • The Missing Volume (The Ember Isles)
    (00:00:00) Welcome to Rest
    (00:00:49) Relaxation before Sleep
    (00:01:37) Sleepy Story: The Missing Volume

    Host: Jessika Gössl 🌙 

    Writer: Hollis Barkhaus ✍️ 

    Includes mentions of: Fantasy, Royalty, Books, History, Fantastical Creatures, Castle, Family secrets, Kings, Queens 🏰 

    Welcome back my friend. Tonight, we'll journey to the Ember Isles, and follow Princess Mila, a clever and curious young royal, as she discovers a long-lost secret buried deep within her kingdom’s history.

    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🌙
    39 min
  • A Portrait - A Sleepy Classic
    (00:00:00) Welcome to Rest
    (00:00:49) Relaxation before Sleep
    (00:02:11) Sleepy Story: A Portrait
    (00:16:05) Second sleepy reading
    (00:30:24) Third sleepy reading

    Host: Jessika Gössl 🌙 

    Writer: Guy de Maupassant ✍️ 

    Includes mentions of: Nostalgia, Art, Paintings, France, Friendship, Interior Decor, Mystery, Fascination 🎨 

    Welcome back my friend. Tonight, we will travel to the charming landscapes of 19th-century France with an excerpt from Guy de Maupassant’s classic, A Portrait. In this story, a man becomes fascinated with a portrait of a mysterious woman.

    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🌙
    46 min
  • Love Letters from History
    (00:00:00) Welcome to Rest
    (00:00:49) Relaxation before sleep
    (00:01:28) A sleepy story: Love Letters from History
    (00:22:48) Second sleepy reading
    (00:44:32) Third sleepy reading

    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 into the intimate thoughts and tender words written by some of history’s most iconic figures.

    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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    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 7 min
  • Classic Sleepy Poems
    (00:00:00) Welcome to Rest
    (00:00:49) A sleepy story: Classic Sleepy Poems
    (00:11:44) Second sleepy reading
    (00:22:24) Third sleepy reading

    Host: Jessika Gössl 🌙 

    Writer: Renowned poets ✍️ 

    Includes mentions of: Animals, Nature, Sheep, Moon, Bodies of Water, Wind, Sailors, Fishermen, Sun ⛵ 

    Welcome back my friend. Tonight, we’ll explore verses by literary greats like William Wordsworth, Eugene Field, William Blake and more, in this collection of classic sleepy poems. 

    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🌙
    34 min
  • Introducing Rest
    Rest is a place for busy minds to unwind into slumber.

    Whether you're trying to escape daily stresses, calm your thoughts, or find a peaceful companion for the night, these sleep stories will gently guide you into deep, restful sleep. With a mix of timeless classics and soothing original tales, each episode offers a simple, comforting way to relax, let go and drift into slumber. 

    Host: Jessika Gössl

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

    Support us:

    • Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts
    • Subscribe to our YouTube channel
    Connect with 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🌙
    3 min

About Rest: Sleepy Bedtime Stories

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Rest is a bedtime story podcast for adults, designed to help you drift off to sleep with calming narration.

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