Michelle's Sanctuary: Bedtime Stories & Sleep Meditations

Michelle's Sanctuary: Bedtime Stories & Sleep Meditations

Michelle's Sanctuary offers imaginative bedtime stories and sleep meditations to help get you to sleep fast. Dream away as you relax at the end of the day with soothing sleep sounds, sleep meditation music, and the narration of a relaxing female voice that feels like an old friend. Michelle's Sanctuary is one of the most popular sleep channels on YouTube since 2016, with over 109,000 subscribers and 20 million views. Check out www.michellessanctuary.com!

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July 24, 2025 240 mins

Drift to sleep with five of the best guided sleep meditations for safety and comfort. If you struggle with anxiety, stress, trauma, and overthinking, tonight's gentle practice will help you feel safe, loved, and tended to. You deserve to feel your best at bedtime and this sleepy collection is here to help. It's time to dream away.This collection includes:

* You Are Safe* Feel Safe In Your Body*There Is Nothing Wrong With You* Safe A...

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Drift into deep relaxation with "The Ice Castle," a calming sleep story narrated live by a female voice. This enchanting escape transports you to a magical, wintry realm, complete with the gentle sounds of howling winter winds and falling snow. As tonight's royal guest, journey to a breathtaking ice castle where every need is tended to, surrounded by crackling fires, soft rugs, and luxurious amenities. This bedtime story for grown-...

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Find your peaceful escape with 'Stormy Night at the Lilac Lighthouse,' your new favorite calming bedtime story. Recorded live by Michelle, let her soothing female voice and enchanting narrative carry you to a remote island in Nova Scotia. Imagine unwinding in a lighthouse inn, surrounded by a sea of blooming lilacs, as a gentle summer storm rolls in.


This sleep story for grown-ups is specifically designed to help you de...

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Tonight's bedtime story for grown-ups is recorded live by a female voice and will bring us to the decadence and splendor of a quirky resort in the Pocono Mountains. Hot tubs designed to resemble champagne coupe glasses brought to life, and heart-shaped tubs add to the air of nostalgia and romantic kitsch in this relaxing escape. Cuddle up and enjoy a simpler, more colorful time as you lounge by the lake, fully enjoying this summer ...

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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 slumb...

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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.

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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 you...

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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'...

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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 res...

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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 ...

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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.

Original Script, Narration, Calm Music & Production by Michelle Hotaling, Dreamaway Visions LLC 2...

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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...

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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 f...

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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 ...

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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 s...

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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 a...

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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...

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💤 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...

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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 slumb...

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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 s...

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