Sleep Wave: Sleep Meditation & Sleepy Stories - Sleepiest: Meditation for Sleep Podcast

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Guided Sleep Meditation For Stress Relief | Essentials Nov 11, 2026

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In tonight’s sleep meditation with Karissa, we’re revisiting a grounding favorite from the Sleep Wave archive. If stress or anxiety has left you feeling overwhelmed, this meditation will help you come back into your body, release some of that tension and feel more settled before sleep.

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😌 Episodes begin with calming intros to take you away from any anxious thoughts and prepare you for your wind down.

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Tales Of A Housesitter: Huskies & Snow | Cozy Bedtime Story For Sleep Nov 09, 2026

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In tonight’s bedtime story with Karissa, rejoin house sitter Penny as she swaps the warmth of Bali for a snowy new adventure in Greenland. With six huskies by her side and a slower rhythm of life taking shape, settle into this cozy winter escape and let the day drift away.

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How does Sleep Wave work?

💤 This show is for any one who struggles to fall asleep, or wakes up in the night.

😴 Powerful Sleep Meditations and Relaxing Bedtime Stories help you fall asleep easily.

😌 Episodes begin with calming intros to take you away from any anxious thoughts and prepare you for your wind down.

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Mini Sleep Meditation to Release Self-Judgment | Follow Your Own Timeline Nov 04, 2026

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When it feels like everyone else is moving ahead, comparison can get especially loud at night. In this mini meditation, Karissa helps you step away from other people’s timelines and reconnect with the idea that your life is allowed to unfold at its own pace.

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How does Sleep Wave work?

💤 This show is for any one who struggles to fall asleep, or wakes up in the night.

😴 Powerful Sleep Meditations and Relaxing Bedtime Stories help you fall asleep easily.

😌 Episodes begin with calming intros to take you away from any anxious thoughts and prepare you for your wind down.

Subscribe today, and next time you're ready to get sleepy, jump into bed, press play, and get sleepy, fast.

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We’re Turning Five! A Birthday Treat from Karissa 🎂💜 Nov 02, 2026

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🌊 Enjoy 30 free nights of Sleep Wave Premium and wind down with ad-free meditations and bedtime stories.

I've got something really special to celebrate with you today, because Sleep Wave is officially five years old!

Since our very first episodes in 2021, we've grown to over 500 meditations and bedtime stories. Some of you have been listening since the beginning, while others found us when you really needed a little calm.

Knowing that Sleep Wave has become part of your nights means so much to me. So to celebrate five years of the show, I wanted to give you something back.

From November 2nd, you can enjoy Sleep Wave Premium for free for a whole month, with access to our entire archive of ad-free listening, including our 8-hour compilations and two new and exclusive bonus episodes every month.

This exclusive 30-day free trial is available to first-time subscribers who sign up by November 16th, so simply tap "Try Free" in Apple Podcasts, or follow the link in the show notes to get started.

And whether you've been here for five years or five minutes, thank you for being part of Sleep Wave. Your support, especially from those of you who subscribe to premium, helps us keep creating new meditations and stories, and it means so much to me. Here's to many more restful nights together.

🌊 ⁠Enjoy 30 free nights of Sleep Wave Premium ⁠and wind down with ad-free meditations and bedtime stories.

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Guided Sleep Meditation with Hypnosis | Fall Asleep In A Magical Forest Nov 02, 2026

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In tonight’s sleep meditation with Karissa, escape stress and overthinking with a hypnotic journey into a magical forest. As you follow glowing lanterns through the trees and settle into a cozy treehouse, you’ll quiet a busy mind and let the day fade into sleep.

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💤 This show is for any one who struggles to fall asleep, or wakes up in the night.

😴 Powerful Sleep Meditations and Relaxing Bedtime Stories help you fall asleep easily.

😌 Episodes begin with calming intros to take you away from any anxious thoughts and prepare you for your wind down.

Subscribe today, and next time you're ready to get sleepy, jump into bed, press play, and get sleepy, fast.

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The Cabin on the Lake | Cozy Bedtime Story For Deep Sleep | Sleep Wave Essentials Oct 28, 2026

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In tonight’s bedtime story with Karissa, we’re revisiting a cozy favorite from the Sleep Wave archive. Escape to a secluded cabin on Sheridan Lake, where quiet days by the water and a chance encounter across the lake unfold into a soothing story of new beginnings.

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How does Sleep Wave work?

💤 This show is for any one who struggles to fall asleep, or wakes up in the night.

😴 Powerful Sleep Meditations and Relaxing Bedtime Stories help you fall asleep easily.

😌 Episodes begin with calming intros to take you away from any anxious thoughts and prepare you for your wind down.

Subscribe today, and next time you're ready to get sleepy, jump into bed, press play, and get sleepy, fast.

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Build Your Self-Belief As You Sleep | Sleep Meditation For Building Confidence Oct 26, 2026

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In tonight’s sleep meditation with Karissa, quiet anxious thoughts and strengthen your belief in what you’re capable of. Through mindfulness and calming visualization, you’ll reconnect with your inner confidence, let go of uncertainty for the night, and allow sleep to come with a clearer, more peaceful mind.

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How does Sleep Wave work?

💤 This show is for any one who struggles to fall asleep, or wakes up in the night.

😴 Powerful Sleep Meditations and Relaxing Bedtime Stories help you fall asleep easily.

😌 Episodes begin with calming intros to take you away from any anxious thoughts and prepare you for your wind down.

Subscribe today, and next time you're ready to get sleepy, jump into bed, press play, and get sleepy, fast.

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Stop Worrying About That Text You Sent | Mini Meditation For Social Anxiety Oct 20, 2026

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When you’re waiting for a reply, it’s easy to replay every word and let your mind spiral into overthinking. In this mini meditation, Karissa helps you step out of social rumination, leave the message where it is, and quiet your mind before sleep.

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How does Sleep Wave work?

💤 This show is for any one who struggles to fall asleep, or wakes up in the night.

😴 Powerful Sleep Meditations and Relaxing Bedtime Stories help you fall asleep easily.

😌 Episodes begin with calming intros to take you away from any anxious thoughts and prepare you for your wind down.

Subscribe today, and next time you're ready to get sleepy, jump into bed, press play, and get sleepy, fast.

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The Travelling Bridge of Dreams | Relaxing Bedtime Story For Sleep Oct 18, 2026

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In tonight’s bedtime story with Karissa, escape stress and overthinking with a magical journey across the world, guided by a mysterious travelling bridge.

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How does Sleep Wave work?

💤 This show is for any one who struggles to fall asleep, or wakes up in the night.

😴 Powerful Sleep Meditations and Relaxing Bedtime Stories help you fall asleep easily.

😌 Episodes begin with calming intros to take you away from any anxious thoughts and prepare you for your wind down.

Subscribe today, and next time you're ready to get sleepy, jump into bed, press play, and get sleepy, fast.

Looking for the brands I mention on the show? You’ll find all the latest sponsor links and offers right here:⁠ https://lnk.to/sleepwave ⁠💜

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A Simple Way to Calm Anxious Thoughts at Night | Wednesday Wisdom with Karissa Vacker Oct 13, 2026

Show notes

In this week’s Wednesday Wisdom, Karissa reflects on the places and people that help us feel more connected to the world around us. A comforting reminder that returning to that sense of oneness can quiet anxious thoughts and bring us back to gratitude.

For the full meditation inspired by this reflection, search “Feeling At One With The World - Sleep Wave”.

Love the Sleep Wave Podcast? Please hit follow & leave a review ⭐️

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How does Sleep Wave work?

💤 This show is for any one who struggles to fall asleep, or wakes up in the night.

😴 Powerful Sleep Meditations and Relaxing Bedtime Stories help you fall asleep easily.

😌 Episodes begin with calming intros to take you away from any anxious thoughts and prepare you for your wind down.

Subscribe today, and next time you're ready to get sleepy, jump into bed, press play, and get sleepy, fast.

Looking for the brands I mention on the show? You’ll find all the latest sponsor links and offers right here:⁠ https://lnk.to/sleepwave ⁠💜

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