Rest: Sleepy Bedtime Stories
Rest is a bedtime story podcast for adults, designed to help you drift off to sleep with calming narration. Whether you're trying to escape daily stresses, calm your thoughts, or find a peaceful companion for the night, join popular sleep narrator Jessika Gössl as she reads bedtime stories that will gently guide you into a deep, restful sleep. Each episode is crafted to ease you into relaxation, making bedtime a tranquil and comforting experience. If you're searching for the perfect bedtime story to quiet your mind, you've come to the right place.
Episodes
(00:00:49) Introducing tonight's story
(00:03:27) Sleeping Beauty
Tonight, we journey into a magical fairytale... to a royal kingdom that’s fallen under a sleepy spell. This is the story of Sleeping Beauty. 🪡🏰
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(00:00:49) Introducing tonight's story
(00:02:16) A Sleepy Adventure Through Space
Drift into the stars on a sleepy adventure through space - a soothing sleep story that carries you gently through the vast, shimmering expanse of the cosmos. Journey across starlit skies, past glowing constellations and through the quiet depths of the milky way. 🪐☄️
Host & Narrator: Jessika Gössl 🌙
Writer: Grace Ford✍...
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(00:02:04) Cinderella
Tonight’s story is the classic fairy tale you know and love - Cinderella - read softly and slowly to help you fall asleep. ✨
This gentle reading of Cinderella brings the age-old tale to life in a calm, soothing way; perfect for quiet evenings, relaxation or a peaceful bedtime routine.
NEW episodes are released weekly! Every Tuesday at 6PM (GMT).
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(00:01:55) The Cat in the Tree: Part 2 - Miso Gets a New Friend
Unwind tonight with a cozy bedtime story about Miso, a once-lonely cat who’s finally found a loving home. But Miso’s quiet world is about to change with the arrival of a playful newcomer, and he must learn what it means to share love, space and family.
This gentle, heartwarming sleep story blends soft st...
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(00:02:43) Anne of Green Gables
Tonight, we begin a sleepy reading from Anne of Green Gables by L. M. Montgomery. In Chapter 9, we step into Anne’s world; a place of imagination, warmth and quiet wonder.
So settle in, close your eyes and let this classic tale guide you softly toward rest.
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(00:02:54) The Autumn Train Ride
Step aboard The Autumn Train Ride, a soothing sleep story accompanied by the gentle sounds of an old train on the tracks.
As Andy journeys into autumn, the rhythm of the rails, the crisp evening air, and the gentle beauty of the season will carry you into rest.
Host & Narrator: Jessika Gössl 🌙
Writer: Alicia Steffann✍️
If you enj...
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(00:01:30) Rainy Walk in the English Countryside
Tonight, take a slow, rainy walk through a seaside village in the English countryside. You’ll wander past stone cottages, bakeries warm with sweet smells, and mossy lanes that lead gently down to the sea.
With soft rainfall and the sound of waves woven throughout, this is a story to carry you to sleep.
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(00:02:25) Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Tonight, we wander into the gentle woods to visit a cottage belonging to three bears, and meet a curious girl named Goldilocks. A story of porridge, chairs, and beds that are just right… told softly to ease you into rest.
This bedtime story will play three times through, so you can simply relax and let yourself fade into rest...
(00:00:49) Introducing tonight's story
(00:01:55) Little Red Riding Hood
Tonight, we’re stepping into the classic fairytale of Little Red Riding Hood. It's a story that has lived on through generations, one that many of us first heard long ago.
You don’t need to follow every word… just breathe, relax, drift... and let the rhythm of this tale, read three times, carry you gently into sleep.
If you enjoy the...
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(00:02:37) Escape to the Waterfall
Unwind with a gentle summer tale, as Lucy and her friend Kate wander through sunlit woods in search of a hidden waterfall.
With the sounds of birdsong and flowing water in the background, this story is designed to quiet your mind and calm your body. Soothing narration and tranquil imagery make this the perfect escape for easing stre...
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(00:02:32) The Book of Forgotten Things
Tonight, we return to a library just beyond waking and just before dreams; The Library Between Dreams.
This chapter is called The Book of Forgotten Things - a story of quiet hallways, glowing books and the soft presence of the Librarian who waits there, always knowing the exact moment you’ll return.
Host & Narrator: Jessika ...
(00:00:49) Introducing tonight's story
(00:02:22) The Book of Comfort
Welcome back to The Library Between Dreams; a magical place that waits just beyond the edges of sleep.
Tonight’s chapter is called The Book of Comfort. It's a story that doesn’t rush, doesn’t ask anything of you, it only offers warmth and a soothing place to rest.
Host & Narrator: Jessika Gössl 🌙
Writer: Grace Ford✍️
If you enjoy th...
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(00:02:21) Rapunzel
Tonight, we’re stepping into the classic fairytale of Rapunzel - the story of a girl hidden away in a tall tower, and the Prince that changes everything.
You don’t need to follow every word… just breathe, relax, drift... and let the rhythm of the tale carry you gently into sleep.
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(00:02:27) The Tale of Benjamin Bunny by Beatrix Potter
(00:14:31) The Tale of Mr Jeremy Fisher by Beatrix Potter
Fall asleep to two Beatrix Potter stories: The Tale of Benjamin Bunny and The Tale of Mr Jeremy Fisher.
Read softly and slowly, these tales will calm your mind and help you find rest. Curl up, close your eyes, and let these familiar, nostalgic stories car...
(00:00:48) Introducing tonight's story
(00:02:19) The Cat in the Tree
When a stray cat gets stuck in a blooming tree one quiet morning, a simple act of kindness from Emily sets the beginning of something unexpected and warm.
Told from the cat’s perspective, this gentle, slow-paced story is softly read to help you relax, unwind, and drift peacefully into sleep. 🐾✨
Host: Jessika Gössl 🌙
Writer: Betty Mband...
(00:00:48) Introducing tonight's story
(00:02:54) The Library Between Dreams
There is a floating library that only shows itself in the stillness between waking and dreaming.
A place where the shelves stretch on forever, and the books hum gently with the stories they hold. It’s called 'The Library Between Dreams', and tonight, you’re invited in.
Host: Jessika Gössl 🌙
Writer: Grace Ford✍️
If you enjoy the s...
(00:00:49) Introducing tonight's story
(00:02:26) The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter
(00:12:42) The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin by Beatrix Potter
Fall asleep to two Beatrix Potter stories: The Tale of Peter Rabbit and The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin.
Read softly and slowly, these tales will calm your mind and help you find rest. Curl up, close your eyes, and let these familiar, nostalgic stories carry you...
(00:00:49) Introducing tonight's story
(00:01:58) Guided Wind Down
(00:03:57) The Bremen Town Musicians by The Brothers Grimm
Join me as we follow four unlikely animal friends on their whimsical journey to Bremen, where they hope to start new lives as musicians.
Perfect for winding down, this gentle tale of friendship, hope and second chances is a soothing story to relax your mind and ease you into sleep.
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(00:02:50) The Model Millionaire by Oscar Wilde
Fall asleep to this classic story by Oscar Wilde. The Model Millionaire is a charming little tale about generosity, kindness and an unexpected twist of fortune.
With soft narration and a gentle pace, this bedtime story is perfect for quiet evenings and restful nights. Let the soothing tone guide you towards sleep, one w...
(00:00:49) Introducing tonight's story
(00:01:59) The Sleepy Island
Drift off to the gentle rhythm of waves with The Sleepy Island; a calming bedtime story set in a quiet tropical hideaway.
Let your mind wander to soft sands, swaying hammocks and ocean breezes as you unwind for the night. This story features soft background sounds of ocean waves and gentle rain to help ease your mind and body into rest.
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