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
(00:00:48) Introducing tonight's story
(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.
Host & Narrat...
(00:00:49) Introducing tonight's story
(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...
(00:00:48) Introducing tonight's story
(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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(00:00:49) Introducing tonight's story
(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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(00:01:43) Sleep Story - Angelika and The Restless Dragon
From the Ember Isles collection comes Angelika and the Restless Dragon - a comforting bedtime story about friendship and the genlte power of a soothing voice.
Read in a peaceful tone with calming background music, this story is perfect for late night liste...
(00:00:49) Introducing tonight's story
(00:03:03) The Star-Money
(00:07:24) The Shepherd Boy
(00:11:31) The Twelve Huntsmen
(00:23:39) The Queen Bee
(00:32:21) The Fisherman and His Wife
(01:00:01) The Twelve Dancing Princesses
(01:20:08) The Frog Prince
(01:37:12) The Three Feathers
(01:48:51) Jorinda and Jorindel
Welcome to a special collection of calm...
(00:00:49) Let's Wind Down
(00:02:27) Introducing tonight's story
(00:03:47) Sleep Story - Ivy's Busy Morning
Drift off to sleep with Ivy’s Busy Morning, a soothing tale about a little cat and her morning adventures at home. With peaceful pacing and a calming tone, this story is a comforting bedtime story - perfect for unwinding after a long day, easing restlessness, or simply settling into sleep.
Rest is...
(00:00:48) Short Breathing Exercise
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(00:03:37) Sleep Story - Jorinda & Jorindel
Drift into deep sleep with Jorinda and Jorindel, a gentle bedtime story where love and courage can break even the most powerful spells. Let this soft reading of an old Brothers Grimm fairytale help you relax and unwind.
With calming narration and peaceful storytelling, this sleep story is...
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(00:03:22) Sleep Story - The Three Feathers
Tonight’s sleep story is an old tale of quiet bravery, curious quests and an underestimated prince.
Read slowly, softly and repeated three times, this soothing bedtime story is narrated to bring you comfort, calm and, of course... sleep 😴
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(00:01:48) Sleep Story - Heidi, Chapter 3, 'Out with the Goats'
Join Heidi as she begins her days high in the Swiss Alps, surrounded by goats, flowers and mountain breezes.
In Chapter 3, "Out with the Goats," this classic story gently contrinues with moments of wonder, peace, and simple joy.
Perfect for helping you slow down and drift softly into rest. A calming slee...
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