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!

Episodes

October 8, 2025 42 mins

Autumn Guided Sleep Meditation for Grounding and Deep Sleep (Female Voice) 🍁


Feel Safe & Centered tonight. Narrated by a soothing female voice, this bedtime practice is aimed to help you surrender and harvest the feelings and relaxing experiences that help you feel cherished, loved, and protected. A sunset walk through abundant fields leads you to a moonlit forest with peak fall foliage. Nestle in a log cabin by the fire as...

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All aboard the Midnight Pumpkin Express 🎃 Sleep Story for Grown Ups


Relax and unwind as this Halloween Train Journey for bedtime brings you to an enchanting forest where you board an autumn sleeper train that celebrates the season with a costumed ball and autumn spa. As the train weaves through the peak fall foliage, experience a sense of fun and whimsy before falling asleep in your luxurious pumpkin-themed cabin. It's tim...

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The Ancient Autumn Forest is a guided sleep meditation designed to bring you peace and balance. Journey through a healing forest at peak autumn splendor, connecting with your roots to learn what you may gracefully surrender. With a renewed sense of calm, settle into a cozy cabin by a stream and fall into deep slumber, serenaded by the gentle sounds of the woods. So snuggle up and enjoy the whispers of the trees as you fall asleep. ...

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Autumn's otherworldly gold light illuminates this sleepy journey to the historic Hudson Valley as fall foliage peaks. Visit charming stone cottages from the 1700s along the enchanting Orchard Lane, a picturesque landscape of rolling hills and vibrant apple orchards. This serene, timeless escape offers the perfect getaway to unwind and get cozy as you settle into a bed and breakfast just as a rainstorm arrives. Fall asleep with ...

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Should you awaken too soon, this deep sleep meditation is a tranquil journey back to slumber. Envision yourself nestled above a charming autumn landscape as unwanted thoughts take flight like leaves on the breeze, allowing the rich hues and crisp, nocturnal air to guide you to profound peace.


Reset your sleep routine, as you find easier to get a full night of uninterrupted slumber. It's time to dream away.


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Drift to sleep in the charming village of Camden, Maine. If you're looking for an autumn-inspired, cottagecore escape, this sleepy tale is for you. A relaxing stroll through the village and a soothing kayak ride through the bay bring you to the shores of the Autumn Cottage.


Partake in a healing ritual, letting go and casting your wishes on a fallen leaf that drifts across the water. Then, return to the cottage where apples and bakin...

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Enjoy a getaway to the historic charm of Fire Island’s Cherry Grove in this soothing bedtime story narrated by a female voice with ocean sounds. As the last echoes of summer fade, revel in the quietude of the off season. Arrive by ferry with a beloved pup to enjoy the best of the barrier island, from sun-drenched beach walk to a tranquil, moonlit evening by the sea.


Relax fireside in "The Cherry Shack," your personal ...

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Drift into the blissful and protective embrace of slumber with this guided sleep meditation, “Unwind and Find Your True North.” In this bedtime practice, a gentle female voice will guide you on a unique voyage to unwind and find your purpose. With the sound of soothing ocean waves, this sleep meditation for inner peace and clarity helps you release anxiety, fear, and tension, so you can align with your true self. 


Follow a rich, viv...

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September 7, 2025 45 mins

Escape to a Cape Cod cranberry bog with this relaxing sleep journey. Discover a historic cottage nestled at the edge of a peaceful pine forest, where you can find a deep sense of calm. As autumn nears, you'll explore the tranquil beauty of the bog and then return to the cottage for a cozy night by the fire, letting its gentle crackles and pops lure you into a peaceful slumber. This bedtime story is the perfect way to unwind on the ...

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Drift into a celestial slumber with "Drifting in Moonlight: Stargazing Sleep Affirmations." This enchanting sleep meditation features a soothing female voice guiding you on a cosmic journey of deep rest. Designed as a nightly bedtime meditation, it combines gentle affirmations with a calming brown noise soundscape to quiet your mind and body. Release all tension and align with the tranquil energy of the universe for truly restorati...

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Escape to a cozy basement sanctuary with "A Happy Accident in 1972," the latest episode in the Cozy Launderette Series. Tonight’s rainy bedtime story story is your ticket to a night of deep relaxation and peaceful rest. When a tropical storm arrives on the Upper West Side, you find yourself at the Cozy Launderette, a charming hideaway where a beautiful new chapter is about to unfold.


As the soothing hum of machines and...

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Drift back to sleep with "Back to Sleep: Cozy Night Train," a guided meditation designed to soothe the anxiety that comes from waking too soon. Heal your sleep patterns with a peaceful train journey and a calming visualization that will gently guide your mind and body into a state of deep rest. Restore your sleep cycle and find tranquility in this special, nocturnal sanctuary as the train sounds lull you to sleep. It'...

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Escape into a world of tranquility with continuous sleep stories to help you fall asleep fast. The Lighthouse Bedtime Collection is a deeply cozy and peaceful audio journey, designed to be your beacon of light in the darkness. Journey to six different lighthouses, featuring a brand new guided sleep story, "The Healing Lighthouse," created to bring you profound peace. You'll also find newly remastered versions of five ...

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August 20, 2025 22 mins

The Summer Nap" is a guided sleep meditation designed to transport you from the vibrant heat of a summer day to the luxurious tranquility of a cool, dark room. Through evocative sensory details and gentle breathwork, you'll surrender to a delicious weariness, finding peace and deep relaxation in a personal sanctuary of your own making. The soothing sounds of a soft voice, white noise, and calming music help you find the ul...

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Everyone deserves time away in a cozy cottage by the sea. This week's sleep story, narrated by a soothing female voice, takes you to the charming village of St. Ives, England. If you enjoyed 'Stormy Night in the Cotswolds,' you'll find comfort in this sleepy tale set in historic Cornwall. Spend the afternoon exploring the harbor and quaint shops before a winding path leads you to an old cottage on the craggy cliffs....

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Tonight's deep sleep meditation, "The Healing Mist," invites you on a gentle journey for profound emotional and physical healing. Find freedom from rigidity and tension in this fluid practice, where a secret forest shrouded in a luminous mist leads you to a peaceful cabin. Allow the cool, soothing mist to be a balm for any pain or discomfort, bringing a sense of ease and flow to your body and mind. Drift into a restorative night of...

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Fall asleep easily with a journey to a magical sanctuary born from the dreams of imaginative souls who transformed their deep love for a river into a serene, living community. "The Floating Garden Village" is a unique bedtime story that invites you to wander across moon bridges and through blooming greenhouses, immersing yourself in a world woven from imagination, silk lanterns, and the rich perfume of flowers. Let the ge...

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If you love to snuggle and hunker down during a rainstorm, this guided sleep meditation is for you. Escape to a peaceful sanctuary as the soothing sound of rain gently lulls you to sleep. This practice is designed for cleansing and renewal, helping you to release stress and find deep, restorative rest. Feel calm and renewed as you drift into a night of profound peace. It's time to dream away.

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In tonight's relaxing bedtime story, surrender to the gentle narration of a soothing female voice, perfectly blended with ambient ocean sounds for sleep. Join the Beachcombers, a serene community on a remote barrier island, where your day begins on the beach with a beloved companion. As the tide recedes, discover the magic of low tide and the chance to forage for hidden treasures. 🐚 Return to your rustic driftwood hut for a tr...

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Sink into deep relaxation with "Safe to Sleep," a guided meditation to relax and unwind. This calming journey is designed to soothe your nervous system, release anxiety and tension, and help you let down your guard for a truly restorative night's sleep. Through a powerful healing visualization and the mantra "safe to sleep," you'll discover the profound benefits of feeling safe and secure in your body and mind, as you surrender to ...

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