{"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":"The Ride Home: Thoreau Relaxing Story - Walden Economy Part 3","slug":"the-ride-home-thoreau-relaxing-story-walden-economy-part-3","published_at":"2026-03-16T22:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-sleep-retreat-relaxing-bedtime-stories-sounds-7064738/the-ride-home-thoreau-relaxing-story-walden-economy-part-3","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/EAISI1237825149.mp3","summary":"Relax into the steady prose of Part 3 of “Economy” from Walden by Henry David Thoreau. In this continued reflection on simplicity and work, Thoreau explores the deeper meaning of living intentionally beside Walden Pond. The slow, even narration makes this relaxing story ideal for bedtime listening. Paired with gentle driving sounds for sleep from The Ride Home, this episode creates a steady ambient rhythm that helps the mind settle and the body unwind. (00:00) The Ride Home soundscape begins with a relaxing bedtime story and breathing cues (13:15) AM radio reading of Economy, Part 3, from Walden by Henry David Thoreau (01:12:12) Driving ambience only About The Ride Home: A quiet nighttime drive stretches ahead as soft road noise and distant motion create a steady rhythm. The gentle movement and low ambience encourage relaxation and drowsiness. About The Sleep Retreat: The Sleep Retreat is a calming sleep podcast featuring bedtime stories, classic literature, and ambient sounds to help you fall asleep naturally. Each episode blends soothing narration with immersive audio for 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":"Relax into the steady prose of Part 3 of “Economy” from Walden by Henry David Thoreau. In this continued reflection on simplicity and work, Thoreau explor…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":7199,"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/the-ride-home-thoreau-relaxing-story-walden-economy-part-3/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/the-ride-home-thoreau-relaxing-story-walden-economy-part-3.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}