Ease into rest with this calm bedtime reading on horses, a peaceful way to quiet the mind and find relief from insomnia. Benjamin’s soothing cadence explores the history, biology, and cultural significance of these remarkable animals, from their domestication to their role in human society through the ages. This is not whispering or hypnosis—just gentle, fac ... Show More
May 1
Autism | Celebrate Autism Acceptance Month While You Fall Asleep
It’s the tail end of Autism Acceptance Month, and you’re still awake, so this feels like decent timing. This episode takes a calm, steady look at autism, what it is, how it’s understood today, and why the shift from awareness to acceptance actually matters. We’ll go through the b ... Show More
32m 27s
Apr 29
Poodles | Educational Sleep Podcast
Can’t sleep and somehow thinking about dogs? Fair enough, let’s talk about poodles, the curly coated overachievers of the dog world. In this episode, you’ll learn where poodles actually come from (hint not France), what they were originally bred to do, and why they’re consistentl ... Show More
33m 3s
Feb 2024
On the Origin of Species, by Charles Darwin, Part 5
<p class="MsoNormal">In our annual celebration of Darwin Day, let's enjoy a relaxing read from this foundational text of science. This time, we finally get to natural selection, what it is, what it isn't, and why birds are so very, very pretty.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p c ... Show More
55m 58s
Feb 2024
#684 Devastation & Hope - Kendra Petty
<p>Kendra Petty is an author who opens up about her life story, which is full of both devastation and hope. She talks about being raised in a cult, the tragic death of her brother, the abuse she suffered as a child, and how she’s gotten through it all. Be sure to check out her bo ... Show More
1h 37m
<p class="MsoNormal">Let's relax with more advice about building cozy cottages, decorating with simplicity and style, and how to dig a well that doesn't fill with poisonous sewage. Which…seems like a good idea, really.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span sty ... Show More