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Sleep and Sorcery | Folklore & Fantasy-Inspired Sleep Stories

By: Laurel Hostak Jones
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  • Welcome to Sleep and Sorcery, a folklore and fantasy-inspired sleep series. Step across the threshold into a world of myth and magic, where you can safely drift off into a deep and comfortable sleep. Sleep and Sorcery is one part bedtime story, one part guided meditation, and one part dreamy adventure. Visit a cozy cottage in the mythical village of Slumbershire, the fairy tale forests of Bohemia, the court of King Arthur, and spaceships among the stars. Dream your wildest dreams with Sleep and Sorcery. Now you can support my work on Patreon for exclusive perks: patreon.com/sleepandsorcery
    2024
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  • A Midsummer Knight's Dream

    A Midsummer Knight's Dream
    May 28 2024
    Slip into the faery country for a midsummer festival in tonight’s sleep story, inspired by medieval romance. In tonight’s story, you are a newly knighted member of the king’s court, eager to prove yourself in quest. As you pursue the legendary Questing Beast through the forest, you stumble into a magical midsummer celebration. All is not as it seems in the wood, and before long, you realize that you revel in the Otherworld, among the fairy folk. This is the mid-season finale of Sleep & Sorcery – I’m taking a little break to welcome my second child, and I’ll be back as soon as I can with more original bedtime stories. Please follow me on Instagram to keep an eye out for schedule updates and additional material. Thanks so much for your continued support of my work and your understanding. Sleep & Sorcery is a folklore and fantasy-inspired sleep series. My name is Laurel, and I’ll be your guide on tonight’s fantastical journey. Sleep & Sorcery is one part bedtime story, one part guided meditation, and one part dreamy adventure. Listen to my voice for as long as it serves you, and when you’re ready, feel free to let go of the story and relax into sleep. If you’re still awake as the story comes to an end, I’ll guide you through a relaxing meditation inspired by the summer solstice. - 🌙 Audience Survey 🌙 I want to get to know you better! Help out Sleep & Sorcery by filling out this audience survey, which will take 5-10 minutes to complete: http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=ymwex-LLmJ7K&ver=standard - ✨Order the Sleep & Sorcery book!✨ https://www.crossedcrowbooks.com/shop-crossed-crow-books/p/sleepandsorcery Sleep & Sorcery: A Collection of Enchanting Bedtime Stories, Rituals, and Spells for Meaningful Rest, unlimited paperback coming August 2024 from Crossed Crow Books. Limited edition hardcover is available now! The book features many of your favorite stories, plus exclusive writings and a suite of rituals to enrich your resting and waking life. - Stock up on magical incense, fragrance, home goods, and more from Sea Witch Botanicals. Shop small while supporting our environment and healthy waterways. Nature misses you. https://seawitchbotanicals.com/?ref=bb-gpkkp2%5C - Stories like mine are best with headphones! For comfort and security when drifting off to sleep, SleepPhones are the best thing I've found. They won't fall out like earbuds, and they're not bulky or uncomfortable like most over-ear headphones. Learn more: https://www.sleepphones.com/?aff=846 - Now you can support Sleep & Sorcery on Patreon. Pledge a monthly donation to Sleep & Sorcery, which helps me keep making original bedtime stories for you. In return, you can qualify for exclusive supporter benefits, like episode scripts, bonus sleepy readings of classic literature, merch discounts, and giveaways. I hope you’ll consider supporting me on Patreon, so I can continue doing what I love. Visit patreon.com/sleepandsorcery to learn more and pledge your support. - Music/Sound: A Glimpse of Avalon by Flouw and Binaural Alpha by Syntropy, Epidemic Sound Instagram | Twitter | Insight Timer | YouTube | Newsletter Signup ✨NEW Sleep & Sorcery MERCH✨ Show your love of Sleep & Sorcery – or get some gifts for the sleepy sorcerer in your life with this cozy collection of apparel, dream journals, die-cut stickers, and home goods. Visit https://bit.ly/shopmyth. Want to get in touch? sleepandsorcery@gmail.com Disclaimer: some links in this description are affiliate links, meaning I earn a small commission if you decide to purchase the product, at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting my work!
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  • The Garden of Wild Words

    The Garden of Wild Words
    May 21 2024
    Allow your creativity to blossom in this magical bedtime story. In tonight’s story, you are a gardener who longs to write poetry. In a dreamlike state, you visit the unfinished grounds of your latest garden project, seeking inspiration from nature. Plunging your pen into the ground, you bring the garden to life with wild-growing flora and even wilder words. Sleep & Sorcery is a folklore and fantasy-inspired sleep series. My name is Laurel, and I’ll be your guide on tonight’s fantastical journey. Sleep & Sorcery is one part bedtime story, one part guided meditation, and one part dreamy adventure. Listen to my voice for as long as it serves you, and when you’re ready, feel free to let go of the story and relax into sleep. If you’re still awake as the story comes to an end, I’ll guide you through an extended body scan inspired by yoga nidra. - 🌙 Audience Survey 🌙 I want to get to know you better! Help out Sleep & Sorcery by filling out this audience survey, which will take 5-10 minutes to complete: http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=ymwex-LLmJ7K&ver=standard - ✨Order the Sleep & Sorcery book!✨ https://www.crossedcrowbooks.com/shop-crossed-crow-books/p/sleepandsorcery Sleep & Sorcery: A Collection of Enchanting Bedtime Stories, Rituals, and Spells for Meaningful Rest, unlimited paperback coming August 2024 from Crossed Crow Books. Limited edition hardcover is available now! The book features many of your favorite stories, plus exclusive writings and a suite of rituals to enrich your resting and waking life. - Stock up on magical incense, fragrance, home goods, and more from Sea Witch Botanicals. Shop small while supporting our environment and healthy waterways. Nature misses you. https://seawitchbotanicals.com/?ref=bb-gpkkp2%5C - Stories like mine are best with headphones! For comfort and security when drifting off to sleep, SleepPhones are the best thing I've found. They won't fall out like earbuds, and they're not bulky or uncomfortable like most over-ear headphones. Learn more: https://www.sleepphones.com/?aff=846 - Now you can support Sleep & Sorcery on Patreon. Pledge a monthly donation to Sleep & Sorcery, which helps me keep making original bedtime stories for you. In return, you can qualify for exclusive supporter benefits, like episode scripts, bonus sleepy readings of classic literature, merch discounts, and giveaways. I hope you’ll consider supporting me on Patreon, so I can continue doing what I love. Visit patreon.com/sleepandsorcery to learn more and pledge your support. - Music/Sound: A Glimpse of Avalon by Flouw and Binaural Alpha by Syntropy, Epidemic Sound Instagram | Twitter | Insight Timer | YouTube | Newsletter Signup ✨NEW Sleep & Sorcery MERCH✨ Show your love of Sleep & Sorcery – or get some gifts for the sleepy sorcerer in your life with this cozy collection of apparel, dream journals, die-cut stickers, and home goods. Visit https://bit.ly/shopmyth. Want to get in touch? sleepandsorcery@gmail.com Disclaimer: some links in this description are affiliate links, meaning I earn a small commission if you decide to purchase the product, at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting my work!
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    57 mins
  • Familiar Spirits | Surrey Alley Sleep Story

    Familiar Spirits | Surrey Alley Sleep Story
    May 14 2024
    Witness the connections between humans and animals in this fantasy bedtime story. In tonight’s story, you are the proprietor of The Wild Hunt, a shop in the magical shopping district known as Surrey Alley, which pairs wizards with their animal familiars. You open the shop for the day, greeting each of the resident animals and reflecting on their specific magic. A young customer comes in, nervous about their initiation into the world of magic, and you assist them in bonding their familiar. As the day comes to a close, you recall your own experience bonding your animal familiar. Sleep & Sorcery is a folklore and fantasy-inspired sleep series. My name is Laurel, and I’ll be your guide on tonight’s fantastical journey. Sleep & Sorcery is one part bedtime story, one part guided meditation, and one part dreamy adventure. Listen to my voice for as long as it serves you, and when you’re ready, feel free to let go of the story and relax into sleep. If you’re still awake as the story comes to an end, I’ll guide you through a relaxing visualization. - 🌙 Audience Survey 🌙 I want to get to know you better! Help out Sleep & Sorcery by filling out this audience survey, which will take 5-10 minutes to complete: http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=ymwex-LLmJ7K&ver=standard - ✨Order the Sleep & Sorcery book!✨ https://www.crossedcrowbooks.com/shop-crossed-crow-books/p/sleepandsorcery Sleep & Sorcery: A Collection of Enchanting Bedtime Stories, Rituals, and Spells for Meaningful Rest, unlimited paperback coming August 2024 from Crossed Crow Books. Limited edition hardcover is available now! The book features many of your favorite stories, plus exclusive writings and a suite of rituals to enrich your resting and waking life. - Stock up on magical incense, fragrance, home goods, and more from Sea Witch Botanicals. Shop small while supporting our environment and healthy waterways. Nature misses you. https://seawitchbotanicals.com/?ref=bb-gpkkp2%5C - Stories like mine are best with headphones! For comfort and security when drifting off to sleep, SleepPhones are the best thing I've found. They won't fall out like earbuds, and they're not bulky or uncomfortable like most over-ear headphones. Learn more: https://www.sleepphones.com/?aff=846 - Now you can support Sleep & Sorcery on Patreon. Pledge a monthly donation to Sleep & Sorcery, which helps me keep making original bedtime stories for you. In return, you can qualify for exclusive supporter benefits, like episode scripts, bonus sleepy readings of classic literature, merch discounts, and giveaways. I hope you’ll consider supporting me on Patreon, so I can continue doing what I love. Visit patreon.com/sleepandsorcery to learn more and pledge your support. - Music/Sound: A Glimpse of Avalon by Flouw and Clairvoyance by Syntropy, Epidemic Sound Instagram | Twitter | Insight Timer | YouTube | Newsletter Signup ✨NEW Sleep & Sorcery MERCH✨ Show your love of Sleep & Sorcery – or get some gifts for the sleepy sorcerer in your life with this cozy collection of apparel, dream journals, die-cut stickers, and home goods. Visit https://bit.ly/shopmyth. Want to get in touch? sleepandsorcery@gmail.com Disclaimer: some links in this description are affiliate links, meaning I earn a small commission if you decide to purchase the product, at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting my work!
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Makes falling asleep so much better.

I'm so glad I found this podcast. Great stories for fantasy lovers like me! Very cozy! I listen to sleep stories on so many different platforms so I can get a variety so finding these have been a godsend.

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Oh My Gosh, these are so fun!

I ran across this podcast when I was looking for meditation/hypnosis for sleep. I'm a Certified Hypnotherapist and love the way she's written the story, script & combibe it with music. Great narration and imagative. Plus, I can tell she has knowledge of history and is well read. Smart lady. Well done!

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works great for me and my 7 year old

not my favorite story but I love your work. my daughter loves your stories so much.

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Great show

Very soothing 😌 the meditations at the end are great. Always puts me to sleep.

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Does the trick!

I always fall asleep to her voice. Takes me all week to get through one story because I’m out after 10 minutes. Love Sleep & Sorcery!

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Best sleep stories

I absolutely love this podcast! It's so easy to get into the stories and I usually fall asleep before the end. The soothing voice relaxes me and the stories help turn off my brain for the night.

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I slept

Slept like I needed it. Fell asleep like I was exhausted. Haven’t stayed awake to the end of a story. This works for me

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Like medicine for anxiety and intrusive thoughts

I have often struggle with panic attacks and an overactive brain at night.

This has been such a helpful tool to fall asleep!

I love the meditation prep on some of these and the stories are fun. It’s almost like a choose your own adventure.

I can’t say enough about how great this has been to help sleep and stop intrusive thinking. If you are reading this looking for help, give this podcast a shot.

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Love it!

Great themes and stories. One of my favorites to listen to. I definitely recommend!

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Loved

Great, calm voice. Very soothing. My kind of story without all the excitement that keeps me up. Love it.

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