{"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 Sleep Story - Walden Economy Part 1","slug":"cozy-camper-thoreau-sleep-story-walden-economy-part-1","published_at":"2026-03-02T23:10:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-sleep-retreat-relaxing-bedtime-stories-sounds-7064738/cozy-camper-thoreau-sleep-story-walden-economy-part-1","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/EAISI5262151974.mp3","summary":"Settle in with Part 1 of “Economy,” the opening chapter of Walden by Henry David Thoreau. In this reflective classic, Thoreau explores the meaning of simplicity, work, and deliberate living beside Walden Pond. The calm cadence of his writing makes this an ideal bedtime story for deep relaxation and sleep. Layered with steady rain sounds for sleep inside the Cozy Camper, this episode creates a warm and comforting atmosphere designed to quiet the mind and ease you into restful sleep. (00:00) Cozy Camper soundscape begins with a relaxing bedtime story and breathing cues (14:28) AM radio reading of Economy, Part 1, from Walden by Henry David Thoreau (58:53) 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 sheltered, peaceful retreat from the outside world. About The Sleep Retreat: The Sleep Retreat is a sleep podcast featuring bedtime stories, calming narration, and relaxing sounds to help you fall asleep naturally. Each episode pairs classic literature with immersive sleep soundscapes to support deep rest and a peaceful nighttime routine. 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 Part 1 of “Economy,” the opening chapter of Walden by Henry David Thoreau. In this reflective classic, Thoreau explores the meaning of simp…","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-sleep-story-walden-economy-part-1/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-sleep-story-walden-economy-part-1.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}