Episodes

Dec. 16, 2025

The Shepherds Mountain Path

Follow a shepherd and their flock as they make their way down familiar mountain trails in the golden light of evening. The peaceful bleating of sheep mingles with the whisper of grass underfoot and the distant tinkle of be...

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Dec. 9, 2025

A Meditation on Letting Go

Some things are ready to be released. Others need more time. Michael guides you through a deeper exploration of letting go—not as forcing or pushing away, but as a natural process of opening your hands and heart. You'll learn...

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Dec. 2, 2025

The Clockmaker's Silent Hour

Step into a cozy workshop where time moves at its own quiet pace. An old clockmaker works by the warm glow of candlelight, carefully tending to pocket watches and grandfather clocks as they tick in gentle harmony. The steady ...

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Nov. 25, 2025

Drifting Down the Lazy River

Let yourself be carried away on the slowest, most peaceful current imaginable. This gentle story follows a leisurely float down a meandering river where time seems to stand still. Watch as cattails bend in the breeze, dragonf...

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Nov. 18, 2025

Finding Gratitude Without Forcing It

Tired of being told to "just be grateful"? Michael offers a different approach to gratitude—one that doesn't require you to bypass your real feelings or pretend everything is fine. You'll learn how to find authentic appreciat...

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Nov. 11, 2025

The Mapmaker's Last Voyage

Join an elderly cartographer as he embarks on one final, gentle journey through the landscapes he's spent a lifetime documenting. From his quiet study filled with rolled charts and worn atlases, he revisits distant shores, mo...

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Nov. 4, 2025

When Grief Visits at Unexpected Times

Grief doesn't follow a schedule. It arrives uninvited—triggered by a song, a smell, or a random Tuesday morning. Michael explores how to be present with grief when it shows up unexpectedly, offering practical tools for honori...

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Oct. 28, 2025

The Night Baker's Kitchen

A peaceful sleep story set in a night bakery. Experience the meditative process of bread-making while the town sleeps—mixing sourdough, kneading dough, and enjoying the warm atmosphere of traditional baking. -- Follow Michael...

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Oct. 21, 2025

Finding Rest In The Middle Of Everything

Exhausted but can't stop? Feel like you're running on empty but life won't slow down? Michael shares how to find moments of rest even in the midst of busy seasons. You'll learn the art of micro-recovery, how to create rest wi...

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Oct. 12, 2025

The Lighthouse Keeper's Evening

In this short sleep story set in a peaceful lighthouse. Michael guides you through the gentle evening routine of a lighthouse keeper as day transitions to night, with soothing imagery of calm seas, rotating beacon light, and ...

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Oct. 7, 2025

Your Permission to Be Imperfect

You don't need to have it all figured out. You don't need to be perfect to be worthy of love. Michael offers a gentle reminder that your imperfections aren't flaws to fix—they're part of your humanity to embrace. Learn three ...

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Sept. 30, 2025

Coming Home to Connection

Join Michael as he guides you through a soothing bedtime story designed to help you settle into sleep. In the quiet comfort of Emma’s home, moonlight and treasured memories set the scene for her grandmother’s favorite tale of...

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Sept. 23, 2025

Loving Someone Through Their Seasons

How do you love someone who's struggling? How do you stay present when someone you care about is going through their own winter? Michael offers gentle guidance on supporting others without losing yourself, learning to hold sp...

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Sept. 16, 2025

The Library Beneath The Moon: A Children's Sleep Story

Tonight’s bedtime story is called The Library Beneath the Moon — a soft and whimsical journey to a magical library in the sky, where books float, stories whisper, and nothing at all is in a hurry. You’ll meet Maren, a curious...

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Sept. 9, 2025

The Stories We Tell Ourselves

The story you tell yourself about yourself becomes your reality. Michael explores how to recognize the narratives that no longer serve you and gently rewrite them with more compassion and truth. You'll learn to identify yo...

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Sept. 2, 2025

The Starlit Forest Journey: A Sleep Story

Tonight, you’re invited on a peaceful stroll through moonlit meadows and quiet forest paths in The Starlit Forest Journey — a gentle, dreamlike sleep story designed to lull your body and mind into deep rest. In this calming t...

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Aug. 26, 2025

The Gentle Power of Acceptance

What if the thing you're fighting hardest is exactly what you need to accept Michael explores the difference between acceptance and resignation, sharing how true acceptance can be the most powerful choice you make. You'll lea...

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Aug. 19, 2025

Lanterns Over Sky Lake

Slip out of the day’s noise and drift toward dreams as Michael guides you up a pine-scented mountain path, into a lantern-lit rowboat, and across the mirror-still waters of Sky Lake. Paper lanterns rise, crickets hush, and th...

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Aug. 12, 2025

What Your Younger Self Needs to Hear

What would you tell the younger version of yourself who was struggling, scared, or confused? Michael explores the healing power of self-compassion across time, sharing how to reparent yourself with the kindness you deserved t...

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Aug. 5, 2025

When Your Mind Won't Stop Racing

Racing thoughts keeping you awake? Spinning in endless worry loops? You're not alone. Michael shares three science-backed techniques to help calm your mental storm, plus insights on why our minds race and how to work with—not...

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July 29, 2025

Doing Less, Being More

In a world that glorifies busy, what if the secret to a meaningful life is actually doing less? Michael explores how to break free from the productivity trap and discover the profound peace that comes from simply being presen...

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July 22, 2025

The Enchanted Forest Walk

"Step away from the day and wander beneath a living canopy of emerald as Michael guides you on a slow, sensory walk through an enchanted forest. Sun-flecked paths, birdsong, and the scent of moss lead you toward a hidden wate...

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July 15, 2025

Living In The Fear Of The Unknown

Fear of the unknown is one of the most universal human experiences, yet we rarely talk about how to actually live with it. After losing his job during the pandemic, Michael discovered three tools that helped him move through ...

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July 8, 2025

Your Inner Weather Isn't You

Ever feel like one bad day means you’re broken? You’re not. In this episode, Michael gently reminds you that your thoughts and feelings aren’t the whole story—they’re just your inner weather. He shares three practices to help...

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