Sleep and Sorcery | Folklore & Fantasy-Inspired Sleep Stories Podcast By Laurel Hostak Jones Bleav cover art

Sleep and Sorcery | Folklore & Fantasy-Inspired Sleep Stories

Sleep and Sorcery | Folklore & Fantasy-Inspired Sleep Stories

By: Laurel Hostak Jones Bleav
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Welcome to Sleep and Sorcery, a folklore and fantasy-inspired sleep series. Step across the threshold into a world of myth and magic, where you can safely drift off into a deep and comfortable sleep. Sleep and Sorcery is one part bedtime story, one part guided meditation, and one part dreamy adventure. Visit a cozy cottage in the mythical village of Slumbershire, the fairy tale forests of Bohemia, the court of King Arthur, and spaceships among the stars. Dream your wildest dreams with Sleep and Sorcery. Now you can support my work on Patreon for exclusive perks: patreon.com/sleepandsorcery2024 Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health
Episodes
  • The University of Enchanted Arts | Wizard World Sleep Story
    Jul 15 2025

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    In tonight’s wizard world bedtime story, you arrive at orientation for your first term of study at the University of Enchanted Arts. Here, the world’s most gifted magical minds come together to learn and expand their horizons. Though you are still unsure how to direct your studies in this next chapter, you meet inspiring professors and classmates who show you that no two magical paths are the same.

    THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING ME THROUGH 100 ORIGINAL STORIES!

    Music & Sound: A Glimpse of Avalon by Flouw, Meditation Aquatic by 369, Via Epidemic Sound

    Sleep & Sorcery is a folklore and fantasy-inspired sleep series. My name is Laurel, and I’ll be your guide on tonight’s fantastical journey. Sleep & Sorcery is one part bedtime story, one part guided meditation, and one part dreamy adventure. Follow along with my voice for as long as it serves you, and when you’re ready, feel free to let go of the story and relax into sleep.

    ✨Order the Sleep & Sorcery book!✨

    https://www.crossedcrowbooks.com/shop-crossed-crow-books/p/sleepandsorcery

    Sleep & Sorcery: A Collection of Enchanting Bedtime Stories, Rituals, and Spells for Meaningful Rest, unlimited paperback now available from Crossed Crow Books. Limited edition hardcover is available as well. The book features many of your favorite stories, plus exclusive writings and a suite of rituals to enrich your resting and waking life.

    Stories like mine are best with headphones! For comfort and security when drifting off to sleep, SleepPhones are the best thing I've found. They won't fall out like earbuds, and they're not bulky or uncomfortable like most over-ear headphones.

    Learn more: https://www.sleepphones.com/?aff=846

    Now you can support Sleep & Sorcery on Patreon. Pledge a monthly donation to Sleep & Sorcery, which helps me keep making original bedtime stories for you. In return, you can qualify for exclusive supporter benefits, like episode scripts, bonus sleepy readings of classic literature, merch discounts, and giveaways. I hope you’ll consider supporting me on Patreon, so I can continue doing what I love.

    Visit patreon.com/sleepandsorcery to learn more and pledge your support.

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    ✨Sleep & Sorcery MERCH✨

    Show your love of Sleep & Sorcery – or get some gifts for the sleepy sorcerer in your life with this cozy collection of apparel, dream journals, die-cut stickers, and home goods.

    Visit https://bit.ly/shopmyth.

    Want to get in touch? sleepandsorcery@gmail.com

    Disclaimer: some links in this description are affiliate links, meaning I earn a small commission if you decide to purchase the product, at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting my work!

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    57 mins
  • The Fae Market | Dark Fairytale Sleep Story
    Jul 1 2025

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    Enter the whimsical marketplace of the fae folk in tonight’s fairytale inspired bedtime story.

    In tonight’s dark fairytale bedtime story, you’ve struck a bargain with Babicka, the mysterious wild woman of the swamp. She sends you in search of an item found only in the Fae Market. In this whimsical bazaar frequented by the faery folk, goblins, pixies, and pucas, you learn that the rarest treasures have an unusual price: stories. This story begins with a self-created intention and ends with a reflection.

    THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING ME THROUGH 100 ORIGINAL STORIES!

    Music & Sound: A Glimpse of Avalon by Flouw, Fields of Moab by They Dream by Day, In Absence by Hanna Lindgren, Via Epidemic Sound

    Sleep & Sorcery is a folklore and fantasy-inspired sleep series. My name is Laurel, and I’ll be your guide on tonight’s fantastical journey. Sleep & Sorcery is one part bedtime story, one part guided meditation, and one part dreamy adventure. Follow along with my voice for as long as it serves you, and when you’re ready, feel free to let go of the story and relax into sleep.

    ✨Order the Sleep & Sorcery book!✨

    https://www.crossedcrowbooks.com/shop-crossed-crow-books/p/sleepandsorcery

    Sleep & Sorcery: A Collection of Enchanting Bedtime Stories, Rituals, and Spells for Meaningful Rest, unlimited paperback now available from Crossed Crow Books. Limited edition hardcover is available as well. The book features many of your favorite stories, plus exclusive writings and a suite of rituals to enrich your resting and waking life.

    Stories like mine are best with headphones! For comfort and security when drifting off to sleep, SleepPhones are the best thing I've found. They won't fall out like earbuds, and they're not bulky or uncomfortable like most over-ear headphones.

    Learn more: https://www.sleepphones.com/?aff=846

    Now you can support Sleep & Sorcery on Patreon. Pledge a monthly donation to Sleep & Sorcery, which helps me keep making original bedtime stories for you. In return, you can qualify for exclusive supporter benefits, like episode scripts, bonus sleepy readings of classic literature, merch discounts, and giveaways. I hope you’ll consider supporting me on Patreon, so I can continue doing what I love.

    Visit patreon.com/sleepandsorcery to learn more and pledge your support.

    Instagram | Twitter | Insight Timer | YouTube | Newsletter Signup

    ✨Sleep & Sorcery MERCH✨

    Show your love of Sleep & Sorcery – or get some gifts for the sleepy sorcerer in your life with this cozy collection of apparel, dream journals, die-cut stickers, and home goods.

    Visit https://bit.ly/shopmyth.

    Want to get in touch? sleepandsorcery@gmail.com

    Disclaimer: some links in this description are affiliate links, meaning I earn a small commission if you decide to purchase the product, at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting my work!

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    1 hr and 31 mins
  • Arthur's Corner | The Longest Day | Summer Solstice Sleep Story for Kids
    Jun 18 2025

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    Celebrate the Summer Solstice with friends, loved ones – and even some fairies – in tonight’s folklore-inspired bedtime story for kids.

    Sleep & Sorcery presents Arthur’s Corner: Magical Bedtime Stories for Young People. Inspired by fantasy, fairytales, and folklore, and using guided visualization, this bedtime story is especially designed for children but can be enjoyed by listeners of all ages. You can find more bedtime stories – for any age – at Sleep & Sorcery… this story is called The Longest Day.

    In tonight’s folklore-inspired bedtime story, it is the longest day of the year: the Summer Solstice. You soak up the sunshine with your friends and family, enjoying the gifts of summer, before staying up late to watch the sunset. Soon the fireflies come out, along with some magical surprises.

    THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING ME THROUGH 100 ORIGINAL STORIES!

    Music & Sound: A Glimpse of Avalon by Flouw, Ursa Major by Deep Inside, Via Epidemic Sound

    Sleep & Sorcery is a folklore and fantasy-inspired sleep series. My name is Laurel, and I’ll be your guide on tonight’s fantastical journey. Sleep & Sorcery is one part bedtime story, one part guided meditation, and one part dreamy adventure. Follow along with my voice for as long as it serves you, and when you’re ready, feel free to let go of the story and relax into sleep.

    ✨Order the Sleep & Sorcery book!✨

    https://www.crossedcrowbooks.com/shop-crossed-crow-books/p/sleepandsorcery

    Sleep & Sorcery: A Collection of Enchanting Bedtime Stories, Rituals, and Spells for Meaningful Rest, unlimited paperback now available from Crossed Crow Books. Limited edition hardcover is available as well. The book features many of your favorite stories, plus exclusive writings and a suite of rituals to enrich your resting and waking life.

    Stories like mine are best with headphones! For comfort and security when drifting off to sleep, SleepPhones are the best thing I've found. They won't fall out like earbuds, and they're not bulky or uncomfortable like most over-ear headphones.

    Learn more: https://www.sleepphones.com/?aff=846

    Now you can support Sleep & Sorcery on Patreon. Pledge a monthly donation to Sleep & Sorcery, which helps me keep making original bedtime stories for you. In return, you can qualify for exclusive supporter benefits, like episode scripts, bonus sleepy readings of classic literature, merch discounts, and giveaways. I hope you’ll consider supporting me on Patreon, so I can continue doing what I love.

    Visit patreon.com/sleepandsorcery to learn more and pledge your support.

    Instagram | Twitter | Insight Timer | YouTube | Newsletter Signup

    ✨Sleep & Sorcery MERCH✨

    Show your love of Sleep & Sorcery – or get some gifts for the sleepy sorcerer in your life with this cozy collection of apparel, dream journals, die-cut stickers, and home goods.

    Visit https://bit.ly/shopmyth.

    Want to get in touch? sleepandsorcery@gmail.com

    Disclaimer: some links in this description are affiliate links, meaning I earn a small commission if you decide to purchase the product, at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting my work!

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    33 mins
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I ran across this podcast when I was looking for meditation/hypnosis for sleep. I'm a Certified Hypnotherapist and love the way she's written the story, script & combibe it with music. Great narration and imagative. Plus, I can tell she has knowledge of history and is well read. Smart lady. Well done!

Oh My Gosh, these are so fun!

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I'm so glad I found this podcast. Great stories for fantasy lovers like me! Very cozy! I listen to sleep stories on so many different platforms so I can get a variety so finding these have been a godsend.

Makes falling asleep so much better.

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It’s great because they tell great stories and the voice actors are great. It helps me get to sleep after a hard day of work. Even with the built-up stress, I’m able to relax and breathe my way into a peaceful sleep.

I can sleep again!?!

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I absolutely love this podcast! It's so easy to get into the stories and I usually fall asleep before the end. The soothing voice relaxes me and the stories help turn off my brain for the night.

Best sleep stories

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Slept like I needed it. Fell asleep like I was exhausted. Haven’t stayed awake to the end of a story. This works for me

I slept

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I have often struggle with panic attacks and an overactive brain at night.

This has been such a helpful tool to fall asleep!

I love the meditation prep on some of these and the stories are fun. It’s almost like a choose your own adventure.

I can’t say enough about how great this has been to help sleep and stop intrusive thinking. If you are reading this looking for help, give this podcast a shot.

Like medicine for anxiety and intrusive thoughts

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Great themes and stories. One of my favorites to listen to. I definitely recommend!

Love it!

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I’ve tried a lot of other bedtime stories, but they’re too boring, almost like a story you may read in 5th grade with no point. I love how there’s relaxing adventures in these and the way they’re told.

I fall Asleep Sooner

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I am thrilled to share my extraordinary experience with Sleep & Sorcery, a podcast that has genuinely transformed my life and that of my wife. As avid listeners, we were blown away by the unique blend of psychology, meditation, relaxation techniques, and enchanting music, all woven together with captivating hour-long fantasy stories. These bedtime tales for adults are expertly crafted to transport listeners to magical realms, featuring dragons, fairies, elves, and even talking sea turtles inspired by Japanese folklore.

The female narrator's soothing voice is a masterclass in calmness, deliberately using words to promote relaxation, harmony, health, and sleep. Her gentle tone is the perfect accompaniment to the carefully curated music, which seamlessly complements each story. My wife and I have struggled with sleep due to our respective mental health conditions – adult ADHD with RSD and PTSD, and Bipolar II with PTSD and anxiety disorders. We've often relied on prescription medications to quiet our racing minds, but Sleep & Sorcery has been a game-changer.

Since discovering this podcast, we've experienced a staggering 10000% improvement in our sleep quality. For the first time in decades, I've enjoyed a week without nightmares, a feat I thought impossible. The impact on our mental well-being is immeasurable, and we're deeply grateful for the narrator's dedication to creating these therapeutic stories.

The folklore-based tales are particularly captivating, with the Japanese underwater dragon and sea turtles being my favorite so far. I'd love to hear more stories that incorporate fantastical elements, such as flying over the ocean on the back of flying fish, dipping under and bursting out from the waves, then rising again to soar above. These stories have a profound effect on my nightly fears about death and dying, replacing them with a sense of calm and wonder.

I've subscribed to the narrator's Patreon and eagerly await future episodes. The recent book release has piqued my interest, and I hope it will soon be available in Audible audiobook format. To the creators of Sleep & Sorcery, I offer my sincerest gratitude for crafting these incredible sleep stories with music and meditations. Your work is a gift, and I hope you continue to produce these enchanting episodes for years to come.

Rating: 5/5 stars

If you're struggling with sleep or seeking a calming, immersive experience, look no further than Sleep & Sorcery. This podcast is a treasure trove of relaxation, and I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone seeking a peaceful night's rest.

A Life-Changing Podcast: Sleep & Sorcery

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not my favorite story but I love your work. my daughter loves your stories so much.

works great for me and my 7 year old

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