The Nest Builder | A bedtime story for comfort & belonging

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The Nest Builder | A bedtime story for comfort & belonging

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Each story is created to help you relax, sleep deeply and dream gently.

The day is done
Gentle stories to help you let go of the day.
Your mind is busy
A calming story to follow as your thoughts unwind.
Soft sound helps
Rain, water sounds, and whispered ASMR stories.
You need deep rest
Sleep journeys and poetry to help you sleep deeply.

New here? Start with one of these

An original sleep story Beth wrote herself, a guided sleep journey, and a whispered Bedtime Whispers story. Episodes run 25 to 70 minutes.

“There is nothing to fix right now, no task to complete. Just allow yourself to be held by the story.”

Get comfortable, close your eyes, and let the story carry you toward sleep.

Bedtime Story to Quiet an Overactive Mind | Paper Cranes

Bedtime Story to Quiet an Overactive Mind | Paper Cranes

This soothing sleep story explores the calming power of tactile focus in an overstimulated world. Through the...
Guided Meditation & Sleep Journey | Coastal Solitude

Guided Meditation & Sleep Journey | Coastal Solitude

In this calming episode, you are invited on a peaceful coastal walk along the fog-covered shores of Nova Scotia...
Bedtime Whispers: ASMR Story | Linen Closet Serenity

Bedtime Whispers: ASMR Story | Linen Closet Serenity

A whispered bedtime ASMR sleep story designed to calm anxious minds. This slow-paced guided sleep meditation guides...

All episodes

A new sleep story about every five days, plus occasional Bedtime Whispers bonuses.

Poetry for Deep Sleep | A Calming Bedtime Meditation

Poetry for Deep Sleep | A Calming Bedtime Meditation

Settle into 14 quiet bedtime poems crafted to guide you from the fading light of evening straight to the edge of...
Calming Sleep Story | The Good Dog — Bedtime Story for Deep Rest

Calming Sleep Story | The Good Dog — Bedtime Story for Deep Rest

The Good Dog is a warm, soothing bedtime story for anxiety and restless nights. This calming sleep story celebrates...
Bedtime Story to Quiet an Overactive Mind | Paper Cranes

Bedtime Story to Quiet an Overactive Mind | Paper Cranes

This soothing sleep story explores the calming power of tactile focus in an overstimulated world. Through the...
Fall Asleep to a Bedtime Story | Dusting the Stars

Fall Asleep to a Bedtime Story | Dusting the Stars

Find deep sleep with this calming bedtime story. Julian tends the hidden machinery of an old planetarium, dusting...
Deep Sleep Water Sounds | Fall Asleep to Nature's Rhythm

Deep Sleep Water Sounds | Fall Asleep to Nature's Rhythm

Drift into deep, restful sleep with one full hour of soothing water sounds from nature. This relaxing sleep...
Fall Asleep with a Bedtime Story | A Quiet Migration

Fall Asleep with a Bedtime Story | A Quiet Migration

Join Beth for "A Quiet Migration," a calming sleep story designed to ease stress and anxiety, and guide you into...
Gentle Sleep Story for Adults | The Longest Twilight

Gentle Sleep Story for Adults | The Longest Twilight

Join host Beth for a calming bedtime story exploring the peace found in unresolved seasons. This sleep story for...
Calming Sleep Story | Find Deep Rest in A House Built for Rain

Calming Sleep Story | Find Deep Rest in A House Built for Rain

Join Beth for a guided sleep story that transforms anxiety into calm. Explore a remarkable house designed to embrace...
Calming Bedtime Story | Find Deep Rest Beneath the Sleeping Lake

Calming Bedtime Story | Find Deep Rest Beneath the Sleeping Lake

Journey beneath the moonlit surface of a tranquil lake in this calming sleep story designed for anxiety relief and...

Pair it with

Beth makes two more shows for the other parts of your day.

For your mornings
Affirmations for Calm & Confidence. Kind words to start your day.
For hard moments
Calm in Minutes. Short meditations for when stress starts to rise.