Sleep and Sorcery | Folklore & Fantasy-Inspired Sleep Stories

By: Laurel Hostak Jones Bleav
  • Summary

  • 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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  • Spellbound at Bob & Wheel Books | Surrey Alley Sleep Story
    Sep 24 2024

    Engage with the magic of books in tonight’s Wizarding bedtime story.

    In tonight’s story, as the busy back-to-school season winds down in the magical shopping district of Surrey Alley, you close up shop at the beloved Bob & Wheel Books. This evening, you must turn over the bookstore for a new season, magically transforming it from a grand literary emporium to a cozy, intimate shop.

    Music: A Glimpse of Avalon by Flouw, Cosmic Dreams by Bruce Brus, Via Epidemic Sound

    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.

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    ✨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 now available Crossed Crow Books. Limited edition hardcover is available as well. The book features many of your favorite stories, plus exclusive writings and a suite of rituals to enrich your resting and waking life.

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    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

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    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.

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    ✨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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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • The Fall Fairy
    Sep 10 2024

    Paint the world with the colors of autumn in tonight’s fantasy bedtime story.

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    In tonight’s story, as the sun sets on a glorious summer, you wake and prepare to turn the world toward a new season. You are the Fall Fairy: the bringer of crisp mornings, vibrant foliage, and waning days, taking the torch from your summery cousin and moving the Earth through a seasonal transition. You treat nature as your canvas, bringing new color to the harvest. If you’re still awake as the story comes to an end, I’ll guide you through a visualization to welcome autumn.

    Music: A Glimpse of Avalon and Fairies Danc eby Flouw, Binaural Alpha by Syntropy, Via Epidemic Sound

    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.

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    ✨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 now available Crossed Crow Books. Limited edition hardcover is available as well. The book features many of your favorite stories, plus exclusive writings and a suite of rituals to enrich your resting and waking life.

    -

    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

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    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.

    -

    Instagram | Twitter | Insight Timer | YouTube | Newsletter Signup

    ✨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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    45 mins
  • New Stories Coming 9/10/24! ✨
    Sep 6 2024

    Sleep & Sorcery is coming back with all new stories 9/10/24!

    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.

    -

    ✨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 now available Crossed Crow Books. Limited edition hardcover is available as well. The book features many of your favorite stories, plus exclusive writings and a suite of rituals to enrich your resting and waking life.

    -

    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.

    -

    Instagram | Twitter | Insight Timer | YouTube | Newsletter Signup

    ✨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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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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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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I can sleep again!?!

It’s great because they tell great stories and the voice actors are great. It helps me get to sleep after a hard day of work. Even with the built-up stress, I’m able to relax and breathe my way into a peaceful sleep.

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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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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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