{"podcast":{"title":"Meditation Nest | Calming Sleep Stories for Bedtime","slug":"the-meditation-nest-calm-sleep-stories-for-bedtime-7678768","podcast_index_feed_id":7678768,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/6842317/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/meditation-nest-calming-sleep-stories-for-bedtime--6842317","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1d43b3df0c13cc6edc396b246949c386.jpg","author":"Beth Butram | Sleep & Calming Bedtime Stories Guide","episode_count":54,"summary":"The Meditation Nest offers calming meditation stories and guided sleep stories for adults. Each guided meditation is created to help you relax, sleep deeply and dream gently. Join host Beth Butram for gentle sleep narratives and soothing bedtime stories crafted to encourage mindfulness, quiet your mind and nurture self care. This calming podcast features dreamlike stories and sleep meditation for adults seeking peace and restorative rest. Whether you need bedtime stories or calming stories for insomnia relief, find comfort and calm meditation here every night. Listen ad-free when you become a Spreaker.com Supporters Club member or a paid subscriber on my Substack account, substack.com/@bethbutram Rest softly. Dream deeply. You are not alone in the waiting. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/meditation-nest-calming-sleep-stories-for-bedtime--6842317/support .","last_synced_at":"2026-09-24T08:20:18.676779+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-meditation-nest-calm-sleep-stories-for-bedtime-7678768"},"episode":{"title":"Bedtime Story to Quiet an Overactive Mind | Paper Cranes","slug":"bedtime-story-to-quiet-an-overactive-mind-paper-cranes","published_at":"2026-09-23T08:55:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-meditation-nest-calm-sleep-stories-for-bedtime-7678768/bedtime-story-to-quiet-an-overactive-mind-paper-cranes","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-meditation-nest-calm-sleep-stories-for-bedtime-7678768","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/bedtime-story-to-quiet-an-overactive-mind-paper-cranes--73219254","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73219254/e49_e_paper_cranes.mp3","summary":"This soothing sleep story explores the calming power of tactile focus in an overstimulated world. Through the intentional geometry of each crease and fold, the story offers a path back to presence, showing how simple, repetitive movements can help ease anxiety, regulate the nervous system, and create a sense of inner order. The act of folding becomes a quiet meditation — one that turns restless thought into structure, stillness, and care. Told in warm, reflective language, this adult bedtime story supports insomnia relief, emotional grounding, and deep relaxation. It is an ideal listen for nights when your thoughts feel too busy, your attention feels scattered, or your mind longs for a gentler rhythm. Settle in, breathe deeply, and let Paper Cranes guide you toward a softer, steadier kind of rest. Music Credits: Angelica (Instrumental Version) - David Edward; Sleeping Among Stars - Gavin Luke; Closed Eyes Speak - Calm Shores; The Lake at 3AM - Mandala Dreams; Soft Symphony - Hanna Lindgren; Namucuo - By Lotus; Fire Light - The Golden Peas; As You Flourished - Mandala Dreams (sourced via EpidemicSound.com ) Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/meditation-nest-calming-sleep-stories-for-bedtime--6842317/support . Connect with Beth on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcastsbybeth/ Read FREE inspiration and a weekly blog on Substack: https://substack.com/@bethbutram Also listen to: Meditations for Stress Relief & Anxiety Help | Calm in Minutes Affirmations for Calm & Confidence Life Lessons | Building Resilience & Social Connections","meta_description":"This soothing sleep story explores the calming power of tactile focus in an overstimulated world. Through the intentional geometry of each crease and fold…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2095,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-meditation-nest-calm-sleep-stories-for-bedtime-7678768/episodes/bedtime-story-to-quiet-an-overactive-mind-paper-cranes/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-meditation-nest-calm-sleep-stories-for-bedtime-7678768/bedtime-story-to-quiet-an-overactive-mind-paper-cranes.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}