Michelle's Sanctuary: Bedtime Stories & Sleep Meditations

Drift into profound rest with "20 Minutes to Sleep: Lullaby of the Mountain," a guided sleep meditation designed to transport you to the tranquil heart of a mountain forest. Begin with a gentle body scan, inviting deep relaxation. Then, journey along a moonlit mountain trail, where the whispers of the night and the soft rustle of evergreens guide you to a secluded, cozy haven – your perfect sanctuary for restorative slumber. Let the serene sounds of the mountain usher you into a peaceful sleep. It's time to dream away.

Vocals are recorded live by Michelle Hotaling.

Escape to the breathtaking beauty of Italy's Lake Como with this luxurious bedtime story for grown-ups. Let Michelle's soothing voice guide you through a day of enchanting strolls, a sunset lake cruise, and a starlit aperitivo at your private lakeside villa. Immerse yourself in the opulent serenity and vivid sensory details designed to melt away your stress and transport you to profound peace. It's time to dream away.

Vocals are recorded live by Michelle Hotaling.

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Settle in for a true sleep holiday with this calming bedtime story, guiding you through a serene journey. In this sleep story narrated by a female voice, explore the rich history of Mackinac Island, from charming shops to horse-drawn carriages and a secret garden. Seek refuge in a cozy lakeside cabin. As a gentle summer storm rolls in, you'll be lulled to sleep by the comforting rain sounds and distant thunder, washing away all your worries. It's time to dream away.Vocals are recorded live by Michelle Hotaling. Original script, production, sound design, and sleep music by Michelle Hotaling...

Find comfort with "The Pain Soother," a deep sleep meditation that will bring healing and relaxation. Soften the signals from your nerves and find peace as you unwind at bedtime. Sleep helps relieve pain and promote restoration, and this sleepy journey is designed to help you find relief with relaxing breathwork and visualizations. Get as cozy as you can as we dial down your discomfort and welcome soothing slumber. It's time to dream away.

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The Mystical Redwoods: Deep Sleep Story

This week's bedtime story for grown-ups invites you on a tranquil journey to the heart of an ancient redwood forest. You'll wander along mossy trails, breathe in the crisp, earthy scents, and ascend a unique canopy trail high into the sky-piercing trees. As twilight deepens, you'll discover a cozy, suspended haven above a rising, silken mist, allowing you to drift into profound rest beneath a blanket of shimmering stars. It's time to dream away.

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Drift into deep sleep with "The Cozy Bakery: Daffodil Dreams." Journey to Newport, Rhode Island, where you'll stroll the Cliff Walk at sunrise, breathing in the fresh ocean air, then immerse yourself in a vibrant daffodil festival. Enjoy heartwarming cupcake decorating at a cozy bakery with characters who treat you like cherished family. Later, unwind with a peaceful bath in a charming bed and breakfast, feeling completely relaxed and safe. It's time to dream away.

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You deserve to feel safe in your body. This deep sleep meditation and bedtime practice guides you on a unique journey into your inner brainscape, where you become your own peacekeeper, cultivating profound feelings of safety and serenity. Discover vibrant, new pathways as you embrace truly restorative sleep. It's time to dream away.

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Drift into magical slumber with 5 hours of continuous, uninterrupted storytelling in the Castle Sleep Escapes Collection. This unique series of bedtime stories transports you to enchanting castles through all the seasons, from the frosty depths of winter to the vibrant warmth of summer.

Narrated by a soothing female voice, these immersive tales are designed to help you relax, unwind, and gently fall asleep. Perfect for grown-ups who may take longer to find peaceful rest, you're never too old for a bedtime story.

Journey through diverse castle realms: from the sparkling beauty of The Ice Castle...

Tonight's "Everything Can Still Happen" deep sleep meditation with Michelle offers a unique journey to cultivate hope and manifest your dreams. You'll travel a colorful pathway to a tranquil dreamscape, releasing anxiety and self-doubt along the way. This guided practice uses vivid visualizations and affirmations to help you believe that all your desires are tangible realities, preparing your subconscious for a future filled with fulfillment and possibilities. Lie down, relax, and embrace the powerful truth that "everything can still happen." It's time to dream away.

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"Spring Ball at the Castle" is an immersive bedtime story for grown-ups, brought to life with calm female voice narration. Journey to a storied castle nestled deep within an ancient forest, where time is unfelt and vibrant bluebells carpet rolling hills.Witness the enchanting spectacle of a rare night-blooming flower, its iridescent petals unfurling just for this first grand soirée of spring. Explore the castle's wonders: from the lush butterfly conservatory where delicate wings flutter, to the serene hummingbird sanctuary alive with tiny, jeweled creatures.

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Relax and feel safe with tonight's deep sleep meditation, "The Peace Capsule."Enter deep, restorative sleep with this guided meditation narrated by a soothing female voice.

Designed to release anxiety, recover from trauma, calm your nervous system, and create a safe inner sanctuary.

Experience profound tranquility and stress relief as you journey towards blissful rest with two visualizations of your personal peace capsule. As you set your intention to prioritize your peace, you soon learn that you are the keeper of your peace. It's time to dream away.

Unwind with Rainy Day in the Coziest Attic, a deep sleep story designed to ease anxiety, calm the mind, and guide you gently into relaxation, restorative sleep. Perfect for anyone seeking help with insomnia, stress relief, or a soothing bedtime routine, this immersive experience transports you to cozy attic on a rainy day.

Imagine a quaint New England seaside village, where a grand Victorian home shelters you from the rain. In the attic, glowing with candlelight and filled with the scents of aged books and warm tea, you'll discover a sanctuary of nostalgia, comfort...

Welcome to your easy sleep meditation. In this gentle bedtime meditation, you'll journey to the Shores of Sleep—a peaceful, dreamlike place where the day's worries melt away and deep rest begins.

🌊 This guided meditation is designed to calm your mind and body, helping you fall asleep easily and stay asleep through the night. Soothing imagery, soft narration by a female voice and ocean sounds, and a slow pace invite your breath to slow, your muscles to release, and your thoughts to drift like waves along the shore.It's time to dream away.

💤 Trouble sleeping or dealing with nighttime anxiety? Let this calming bedtime story for grown-ups guide you to Sailor’s Rest, a cozy Adriatic port where peace awaits.In tonight’s travel-themed sleep story, you’ll explore the charming harbor of Dubrovnik, Croatia, watch the sunset over the Mediterranean Sea, and fall asleep in a sailboat cabin under a twinkling sky.

Narrated by Michelle in a soothing female voice, this sleepy story is designed to:

Calm a racing mind and ease overthinking

Help you fall asleep fast

Offer emotional comfort and gentle escape

Waking up in the middle of the night can be so frustrating and this bedtime meditation is to help repair broken sleep. You are listening to "Go Back to Sleep: The Healing Forest Cabin," a guided sleep meditation that will help you get back to sleep fast. Find comfort as you immerse yourself in the tranquil sounds of a soothing forest and cozy cabin where starlight whispers dreamy messages, bringing a night of deep restorative slumber. It's time to dream away.

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Escape to the serene North Fork with "Rainy Night at the Lavender Inn," a calming bedtime story for grown-ups featuring the gentle rhythm of rain sounds and narration by a soothing female voice. Tonight's immersive sleep story takes place in the cozy ambiance of a historic farmhouse inn, surrounded by rolling fields of lavender and the sparkling blue Long Island Sound. As the rain falls, you find refuge in your cozy suite and fall into a deep sleep. It's time to dream away.

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Drift into a deep slumber with "15 Minutes to Sleep: Lullaby of the Sea," a guided sleep meditation featuring a relaxing body scan that will help you release tension and prepare for rest. As you find comfort in the deep blue and become one with the colorful, rhythmic waves, feel your concerns dissolve into the tranquil ocean. The sounds of the sea help you to fall asleep fast and wake up refreshed. It's time to dream away. Original Script, Sleep Music, Production and Narration by Michelle Hotaling, Dreamaway Visions LLC 2025 All Rights Reserved

Drift to sleep with this sleep story for grown-ups, "The Forest Library." Narrated by a soothing female voice, tonight's bedtime story begins with a peaceful walk through a sun-dappled forest. Discover a secret treehouse library, a haven founded by a sisterhood of readers. Spend a dreamy spring afternoon perusing the library, discovering the perfect novel to enjoy on the deck overlooking a gentle stream and the whispering forest, as curious woodland animals emerge. Surrender to the serenity of this hidden retreat before drifting off to sleep in a cozy, starlit alcove nestled high within the trees. It's time to...

Tonight's guided sleep meditation to fall asleep fast will transport you to a celestial expanse, where the world quiets and peace awaits. Drift amongst the stars and fall asleep in minutes as you let go of concerns and welcome comfort.  Allow yourself to truly relax and unwind with this mental escape that will harness the power of your breath and imagination. It's time to dream away. 

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Drift away to slumber with "Cozy Island Bedtime Collection" with six continuous sleepy stories, narrated by a soothing female voice, that will gently transport you to tranquil island escapes. From cozy bungalows to tiki huts and lakeside cabins on remote islands, paradise is within reach. Let the calming narratives and soothing sounds of lapping waves help you relax, unwind, and surrender to sleep. It's time to dream away.

Cozy Sleep Stories:

Intro & Relaxation Exercise

Caravan by the Sea

Bungalow on Rainbow Island

Island of Chimes

Cuddle up and drift into peaceful slumber with The Island of Chimes, a cozy bedtime story for grown-ups set to soothing lake sounds. Discover the romantic history of a tranquil haven where wind chimes have cast dreams into the night for decades. Design your own chime, wander through the woods at sunset, and fall asleep in a charming lakeside cabin. It's time to dream away.

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Drift into a state of tranquility with "Easy Like Rain," a gentle bedtime meditation designed to quiet overthinking and lull you into deep sleep. Allow the soothing sounds of constant rain to guide you through a cozy visualization and relaxing body scan, creating the perfect escape for a restful night. It's time to dream away.

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Drift into a tranquil slumber with 'The Orchid Bloom Night Train,' a captivating sleep story that transports you to a world of nocturnal beauty and relaxation. Journey through mist-shrouded mountains and lush forests aboard a luxurious, orchid-themed train. The gentle sounds of rain and the rhythmic motion of the train play throughout, combined with soothing music. Get cozy in this serene and immersive escape for unwinding and falling asleep. It's time to dream away.

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Immerse yourself in a tranquil Costa Rican rainforest, where a modern, glass-walled hut awaits, overlooking a cascading waterfall. Spend a leisurely late afternoon swimming in the jade-green pool, enveloped by the falls' refreshing mist. As night falls, lantern lights guide you to an outdoor rainfall shower, followed by a relaxing sway in a hammock chair, surrendering to the jungle's tranquility. Drift into a deep, peaceful sleep in a luxurious canopy bed, lulled by the soothing sounds of the waterfall. It's time to dream away.

Fall asleep fast with this 5-minute sleep meditation for busy minds. If you're tossing and turning, overthinking and trying to solve all your problems at bedtime, take a moment and breath. Give yourself the time for rest and winding down that you deserve. Narrated by a soothing female voice, this bedtime meditation is here to help. It's time to dream away.

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Escape to a secluded castle hidden deep within the misty mountains of western Romania, where wilderness stretches endlessly beyond its ancient stone walls. As the full moon shimmers over snow-capped peaks, you cross a bridge over a mist-laden moat and step into a world of warmth and wonder. Velvet-draped halls, a midnight garden bathed in silver light, and a library aglow with firelight await your discovery. From the soothing melodies of a self-playing piano to the tranquil embrace of a mineral-rich spa, each room offers a sense of whimsy and comfort. At last, you retreat to the Tower of...

Drift into deep rest with this soothing bedtime meditation, designed to quiet an anxious mind and release the weight of constant worrying. You are listening to "Let It Be Easy," a sleep meditation filled with positive affirmation that invites you to surrender to a world where ease flows through every breath, every thought, and every sensation. Float amongst the clouds in a pastel sky as you experience as you let go, feeling supported and embracing the peaceful rest you deserve. It’s time to dream away.

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☘️ The Irish Countryside ☘️ A Rainy Bedtime Story n this cozy sleep story narrated by a female voice, travel to the emerald landscapes of Ireland, where springtime rain washes over rolling hills and quiet loughs. As mist drapes the countryside, a gentle storm rolls in, guiding you to the warmth of a whitewashed thatched cottage. This sleepy journey invites you to unwind by the woodstove, wrapped in a soft crocheted blanket with a book in hand. Reading "Ireland, Historic, and Picturesque," you relax as the rhythmic patter of rain lulls you into a peaceful slumber. Let this tranquil escape ease your min...

On the first night of spring, you are welcomed back to The witches’ cottage in "Secret Garden of Time," a magical bedtime story for grown-ups. Beneath the moon’s silver gaze, you’ll follow a hidden path to a sacred garden, planting seeds of hope and transformation as the three sisters have done for centuries. Then, back in the warmth of the cottage, you’ll curl up in a cozy alcove, drifting to sleep as candlelight flickers and a cat purrs at your feet. It’s time to dream away

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Drift to sleep with "Cozy Night at Brimstone Haven," a bedtime story for grown-ups set in a former horse farm turned serene retreat. This sleep story takes you to a secluded A-frame cabin in Sleepy Pines Hollow, where an icy night glows under a starry sky. Inside, a woodstove crackles, and the frigid outside world fades. Bring along whomever you desire, or simply enjoy the stillness of this peaceful haven. Let go, unwind—you've earned every moment of deep rest. It’s time to dream away.

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Struggling to fall asleep? Tonight's guided sleep meditation for anxiety relief, "Healing Sleep," is designed to bring you deep relaxation and calm anxiety, transporting you to a tranquil mountain retreat where you can let go of the day’s worries. With soothing imagery, gentle breathwork, and a serene atmosphere, this meditation will help quiet your mind and ease you into restful, restorative sleep. This journey is your invitation to unwind and embrace the peaceful night ahead, releasing anxiety and welcoming peace. It’s time to dream away.

Listen to 4.5 hours of continuous relaxing stories for sleep with, Rainy Night Whispers. This collection of 7 cozy bedtime stories offers cabin retreats, mountain escapes, and charming city views as the soporific rain helps you unwind and fall asleep. It's time to dream away.

CHAPTERS:

00:00:12 Introduction and Relaxing Breaths

00:04:18 Stormy Night at Lookout Manor Sleep Story

00:44:13 Rainy Night at Ivy Cottage

01:18:34 Rainy Night in Salem

02:01:17 Rainy Night at the Ramen Shop

02:38:45 Rainy Night at Cedarwood Cabin

03:12:07 Rainy Day at the Cheese Shop

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Fall asleep with "Dream Moon Journey," a cozy bedtime story with brown noise to help you enjoy a night of deep sleep. Narrated by a soothing female voice, tonight's sleep story helps shed the weight of earthly concerns as you travel through a starry sky to explore space and land on the moon. Find comfort, solace, and dreamy adventures in space. It's time to dream away.

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Experience the unconditional love of a dog in "The Love of a Pup", a snowy cabin sleep story narrated in a soothing female voice. As snow drifts outside, you and your beloved pup settle into a cozy cabin, reflecting on cherished memories of their gotcha day and the simple joys of companionship. Whether you have a dog by your side or dream of this special bond, this heartwarming sleep story invites you to relax, unwind, and drift into a peaceful night. It's time to dream away.

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Step into Esme’s Island Getaway, a luxurious retreat in the South Seas, where the golden era of tiki culture meets modern tranquility. In this sleepy story, you’ll spend a perfect day at Esme’s enchanting resort, designed for relaxation and escape.

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Tonight’s Cozy Sleep Story for Grown-Ups: The Placid Express is your ticket to relaxation and restorative sleep with this narrated bedtime journey. 🌨️ Embark on a night train bedtime story, traveling through snow-covered mountains with a companion of your choice. ❄️ Aboard a luxury double-decker train, adorned in icy blue and silver hues, reflecting a serene winter wonderland. 🍽️ Savor fine dining in the chic observation room while gazing at the snowy peaks. 🛁 Unwind in the onboard spa or sink into your plush private suite as the soothing sounds of the train guide you to sleep. 🎙️ Narrated by a calming female voice, this cozy sleep s...

Join me, my sister, and my six-year-old niece, Isabella, for A Magical Snowy City, a cozy bedtime story that takes you on a dreamy winter adventure in New York City. Through the wonder-filled eyes of a child, snowy parks, playful dog walks, and a visit beneath the iconic blue whale at the Museum of Natural History come to life. Back at a cozy apartment with a crackling fire, we toast to new adventures, create vision boards, and reflect on the magic of the day. Narrated by a soothing female voice, this sleep story invites you to relax, find peace...

Unwind with Rainy Night at Ivy Cottage, a calm story for sleep that will transport you to the magical Welsh countryside. This cozy sleep story for grown-ups is narrated in a soothing female voice, accompanied by the gentle sound of rain. Explore the enchanting Ivy Cottage, where folklore, creativity, and quiet magic come alive by the fire. The creative and whimsical influences of two artistic twins who serve as the cottage's caretakers are found in every nook. Let the rain sounds and the relaxing tale guide you into a deep, peaceful slumber. Perfect for anyone seeking a serene escape...

Drift off to dreamland with 5 HRS of continuous calm bedtime stories for grown-ups. ✨ Narrated by a female voice, this soothing compilation of cozy storytelling for sleep features enchanting tales of winter wonder, perfect for a relaxing bedtime. ❄️ Journey through snowy landscapes: ❄️ Eternal Flame Falls: Where the first snow mingles with the soft glow of a natural flame, settling in a restored carriage house inn. ❄️ A 1980s Snow Day: Relive the nostalgic joy of carefree winter days. ❄️ A Bucolic Snowy Island: Spend the night in a seaside cottage. ❄️ An Antarctica Cruise: Sail through icy waters, marveling at towering glaciers and endless horizons. ❄️ T...

In this soothing bedtime story, "The Magical Mattress of Dreams," you’ll float through the stars on a mattress made for perfect comfort, traveling to serene and enchanting destinations designed to help you relax and fall asleep. Narrated by Michelle's calming voice, this journey takes you to a glowing forest filled with fireflies, a tropical island with powdery white sands and aquamarine waters, a regal Swiss palace in the Alps, and a hidden fairy meadow where dreams come to life. Each scene is brought to life with rich imagery and tranquil details, helping you unwind, de-stress, and drift into a...