{"podcast":{"title":"The Sleep Retreat: Relaxing Bedtime Stories & Sounds","slug":"the-sleep-retreat-relaxing-bedtime-stories-sounds-7064738","podcast_index_feed_id":7064738,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/thesleepretreat","website_url":"https://thesleepretreatpodcast.com/","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/14b386aa-8da6-11ef-8937-d3880f6154f9/image/a7cacb3baca77152fd9ffcb62d20a9a1.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Six Horse Media","episode_count":106,"summary":"The Sleep Retreat is a sleep podcast with calming bedtime stories and relaxing soundscapes to help you fall asleep fast. Each episode invites you into a quiet, immersive soundscape designed to ease insomnia, reduce anxiety, and support a peaceful bedtime routine. Through gentle storytelling and soft breathing cues, this podcast creates a tranquil space to unwind and drift into deep, natural sleep.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-sleep-retreat-relaxing-bedtime-stories-sounds-7064738"},"episode":{"title":"Cozy Camper: Thoreau Bedtime Story - Walden Reading","slug":"cozy-camper-thoreau-bedtime-story-walden-reading","published_at":"2026-06-01T22:15:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-sleep-retreat-relaxing-bedtime-stories-sounds-7064738/cozy-camper-thoreau-bedtime-story-walden-reading","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-sleep-retreat-relaxing-bedtime-stories-sounds-7064738","url":"https://thesleepretreatpodcast.com/","audio_url":"https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/EAISI2147091724.mp3","summary":"Settle in with “Reading” from Walden by Henry David Thoreau. In this thoughtful chapter, Thoreau reflects on books, contemplation, and the enduring importance of literature. The gentle rhythm of his writing makes this an ideal bedtime story for falling asleep naturally. Layered with steady rain sounds for sleep inside the Cozy Camper, this episode creates a warm and sheltered atmosphere that encourages relaxation and deep rest. (00:00) Cozy Camper soundscape begins with a relaxing bedtime story and breathing cues (14:28) AM radio reading of “Reading” from Walden by Henry David Thoreau (42:25) Rain sounds only About Cozy Camper: You rest inside a small camper as steady rain falls on the roof. The enclosed warmth and soft interior ambience create a cozy retreat from the outside world. About The Sleep Retreat: The Sleep Retreat offers calming stories, sleep soundscapes, and gentle narration to help you fall asleep naturally. Through peaceful storytelling and immersive ambient audio, each episode supports deep relaxation and restful sleep. The Sleep Retreat is a production of Six Horse Media. Stories and narration by James Wolner. Have a question or want to suggest a new soundscape? Email: info@sixhorsemedia.com Interested in advertising? Contact: info@sixhorsemedia.com Website: thesleepretreatpodcast.com YouTube: @The-Sleep-Retreat Bluesky: @thesleepretreatpod.bsky.social X/Twitter: @sleepretreatpod Instagram: @sleepretreatpod TikTok: @sleepretreatpod Music Credits: Track Title: Sleep Meditation Artist: Mapa Source: Jamendo.com Track Title: Meditation Healing Artist: Bulbasound Source: Jamendo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices","meta_description":"Settle in with “Reading” from Walden by Henry David Thoreau. In this thoughtful chapter, Thoreau reflects on books, contemplation, and the enduring import…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":7200,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-sleep-retreat-relaxing-bedtime-stories-sounds-7064738/episodes/cozy-camper-thoreau-bedtime-story-walden-reading/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-sleep-retreat-relaxing-bedtime-stories-sounds-7064738/cozy-camper-thoreau-bedtime-story-walden-reading.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}