Welcome to Books at Bedtime, brought to you by Calming Anxiety. If your mind is racing with the demands of the day, or if you are struggling to transition into a peaceful night's rest, let the soothing, steady rhythm of classic science fiction guide you into a deep sleep. Tonight, we begin our third literary journey with Chapter 1 of H.G. Wells's masterpiece, The Time Machine.Step into a cozy, dimly lit Victorian dining room where a group of friends gathers after dinner. Listen as the enigmatic Time Traveler expounds on the comforting paradox of the fourth dimension, explaining how time is simply a pathway through space that our consciousness moves along. As the fire burns brightly and the room fills with the soft, hypnotic hum of philosophical debate, you will witness the demonstration of a delicate model mechanism made of ivory, brass, and translucent crystal. Read with a slow, calming cadence designed to lower your heart rate and soothe an overactive nervous system, this bedtime story podcast episode acts as a gentle anchor for your evening routine. Dim your screen, settle deep into your pillows, and allow the fading echoes of shuffling slippers and crackling fires to lull you into an uninterrupted night's sleep.Episode Chapters

00:00 – Introduction: Settling In for Books at Bedtime
00:45 – An After-Dinner Atmosphere: The Fire and the Glowing Hearth
01:41 – The Geometry of School: Questioning the Paradox
02:45 – Length, Breadth, Thickness, and Duration: Defining the Fourth Dimension
04:24 – The Mind's Drift: Recalling Memories Vividly
06:13 – A Vision of a Machine: Debating Travel Through Time
08:05 – Slippers Shuffling: A Visit to the Cold Laboratory Corridor
08:44 – The Glittering Framework: Examining the Delicate Model
11:17 – Setting the Table: Candles, Lamps, and Brass Sconces
12:46 – Pressing the Lever: The First Model Voyage
13:13 – A Breath of Wind: The Swirl of Paint and Disappearance
15:33 – Invisible Flights: The Analytical Analogy of the Spinning Wheel
17:01 – A Glimpse of the Full-Size Prototype & Sleepy Outro

Storybook Highlights for SleepAllow your focus to soften as your imagination drifts through these tranquil, atmospheric settings:

The Crackling Hearth: The warm, flickering light of a roaring fire catching the tiny, passing bubbles dancing in the dinner glasses.
The Gentle Demonstration: The soft, comforting click of a small white lever being pressed down on an octagonal table illuminated by a single shaded lamp.
The Fading Corridor: The rhythmic, comforting sound of the host's slippers softly shuffling down a long, quiet hallway toward his peaceful workshop.

If this evening’s journey through time helped quiet your thoughts and ease you into a state of rest, please subscribe to the show and share this premiere episode with someone who needs a gentle voice to help them sleep tonight. Sharing our episodes is how our little community of stillness reaches the beautiful souls who need it the most.For target-focused support with daytime panic, chronic worry, or nervous system regulation, remember to explore our Anxiety Breaker course at calminganxiety.fm.Let your breathing become slow and easy, release the day entirely, and be kind to your beautiful soul. Sleep well, my friend.

👉 Click to subscribe and unlock ad-free episodes now!

Support the Show:Ad-Free Listening: Enjoy Calming Anxiety without ads at

00:00 – Introduction: Settling In for Books at Bedtime
00:45 – An After-Dinner Atmosphere: The Fire and the Glowing Hearth
01:41 – The Geometry of School: Questioning the Paradox
02:45 – Length, Breadth, Thickness, and Duration: Defining the Fourth Dimension
04:24 – The Mind's Drift: Recalling Memories Vividly
06:13 – A Vision of a Machine: Debating Travel Through Time
08:05 – Slippers Shuffling: A Visit to the Cold Laboratory Corridor
08:44 – The Glittering Framework: Examining the Delicate Model
11:17 – Setting the Table: Candles, Lamps, and Brass Sconces
12:46 – Pressing the Lever: The First Model Voyage
13:13 – A Breath of Wind: The Swirl of Paint and Disappearance
15:33 – Invisible Flights: The Analytical Analogy of the Spinning Wheel
17:01 – A Glimpse of the Full-Size Prototype & Sleepy Outro

Storybook Highlights for SleepAllow your focus to soften as your imagination drifts through these tranquil, atmospheric settings:

The Crackling Hearth: The warm, flickering light of a roaring fire catching the tiny, passing bubbles dancing in the dinner glasses.
The Gentle Demonstration: The soft, comforting click of a small white lever being pressed down on an octagonal table illuminated by a single shaded lamp.
The Fading Corridor: The rhythmic, comforting sound of the host's slippers softly shuffling down a long, quiet hallway toward his peaceful workshop.

Books at Bedtime by Calming Anxiety - Th...