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Bedtime Stories for Adults

Whether you're trying to escape daily stresses, calm your thoughts, or find a peaceful companion for the night, these sleep stories will gently guide you into deep, restful slumber.

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Brand new sleepy episodes are released every Tuesday at

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HOSTED BY:

JESSIKA GÖSSL

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Weaving moments of rest into your days doesn’t have to be complicated - it can be simple and plain

Weaving moments of rest into your days doesn’t have to be complicated - it can be simple and plain

One of my favourite lines from our last sleep story, ‘A Quiet Sail with Pytheas of Massalia’ 🌊🌅

One of my favourite lines from our last sleep story, ‘A Quiet Sail with Pytheas of Massalia’ 🌊🌅

A moment from this weeks historical tale ⚓️

A moment from this weeks historical tale ⚓️

Ever dreamed of your pet being the star of a story? 🐾

Pet Day is on the horizon, and to celebrate, I’ve teamed up with @thebridgebookseries - author of Rest’s enchanting Ember Isles collection, to create a personalised sleep story starring one listener’s special pet! ✨

All you have to do to enter:
1️⃣ Follow both @unwindwithrest and @thebridgebookseries on Instagram.
2️⃣ Like and share this post.
3️⃣ Tag a friend in the comments - each tag counts as an entry, so the more you tag, the more chances you have to win!

Entries close Feb 28 - May the best listener win 🐶🐱🐰🐴💛

Ever dreamed of your pet being the star of a story? 🐾

Pet Day is on the horizon, and to celebrate, I’ve teamed up with @thebridgebookseries - author of Rest’s enchanting Ember Isles collection, to create a personalised sleep story starring one listener’s special pet! ✨

All you have to do to enter:
1️⃣ Follow both @unwindwithrest and @thebridgebookseries on Instagram.
2️⃣ Like and share this post.
3️⃣ Tag a friend in the comments - each tag counts as an entry, so the more you tag, the more chances you have to win!

Entries close Feb 28 - May the best listener win 🐶🐱🐰🐴💛

🌊✨ You asked for more history-themed sleep stories, and here it is! ✨🌊

Tonight at 6PM, set sail with famous explorer, Pytheas of Massalia - a story that blends history with fiction and takes you on an ancient voyage across the sea. ⛵️

If you could travel to any time in history or meet any historical figure, who or where would you choose? Let me know in the comments! ⬇️

🌊✨ You asked for more history-themed sleep stories, and here it is! ✨🌊

Tonight at 6PM, set sail with famous explorer, Pytheas of Massalia - a story that blends history with fiction and takes you on an ancient voyage across the sea. ⛵️

If you could travel to any time in history or meet any historical figure, who or where would you choose? Let me know in the comments! ⬇️

You can’t think of fairy tales without thinking of the Brothers Grimm. Tonight’s sleep story is a long-overdue classic; The Fisherman and His Wife 🎣🐟 A story of wishes, fate and magical talking fish! Will you be listening? 💤

You can’t think of fairy tales without thinking of the Brothers Grimm. Tonight’s sleep story is a long-overdue classic; The Fisherman and His Wife 🎣🐟 A story of wishes, fate and magical talking fish! Will you be listening? 💤

The best stories don’t just help you sleep - they stay with you ✨

I hope this is one of those stories for you. 🤗 If you haven’t listened yet, click the link in my bio

The best stories don’t just help you sleep - they stay with you ✨

I hope this is one of those stories for you. 🤗 If you haven’t listened yet, click the link in my bio

You don’t have to shrink for anyone. Stand tall, breathe deep, and know you belong.🌿

You don’t have to shrink for anyone. Stand tall, breathe deep, and know you belong.🌿

This evening, join me as I read “The Three Questions” by Leo Tolstoy; where a king embarks on an important quest to find meaning in the present moment🤴🏼👑 Who’s ready for a new story???

This evening, join me as I read “The Three Questions” by Leo Tolstoy; where a king embarks on an important quest to find meaning in the present moment🤴🏼👑 Who’s ready for a new story???

One - of many - of my favourite moments from The Selfish Giant 🏡👦🏻👧🏾☀️

One - of many - of my favourite moments from The Selfish Giant 🏡👦🏻👧🏾☀️

Crafting calm, one story at a time 📚 What’s your favourite sleep story on Rest so far?? I’d love to know x

Crafting calm, one story at a time 📚 What’s your favourite sleep story on Rest so far?? I’d love to know x

This classic story by Kate Chopin is an ode to the small everyday joys amidst the ordinary. It’s such a simple tale, but it’s come to be one of my favourites 😍 what did you think of it?

This classic story by Kate Chopin is an ode to the small everyday joys amidst the ordinary. It’s such a simple tale, but it’s come to be one of my favourites 😍 what did you think of it?

It’s good to be back 😊 A new sleep story is now live! Tonight, we’re stepping into the world of Kate Chopin’s story, ‘A Pair of Silk Stockings’.

First published in 1897, this classic follows a single day in the life of Mrs Sommers, a woman, who rather unexpectedly, finds fifteen dollars💰

It’s good to be back 😊 A new sleep story is now live! Tonight, we’re stepping into the world of Kate Chopin’s story, ‘A Pair of Silk Stockings’.

First published in 1897, this classic follows a single day in the life of Mrs Sommers, a woman, who rather unexpectedly, finds fifteen dollars💰

Meet Cascade - in all her fluffy glory - one of the stars of our latest sleep story, A Snowy Day in Tacoma. 🐾❄️ Isn’t she the perfect inspiration for a snowy adventure?

In this tale, Cascade and her sister Rainier bound through snowy trails and share a peaceful day with their human parents. It’s a story full of winter wonder, soft moments, and the joy of simple things - the perfect way to keep the holiday spirit alive as we transition into the new year. 🌟

Meet Cascade - in all her fluffy glory - one of the stars of our latest sleep story, A Snowy Day in Tacoma. 🐾❄️ Isn’t she the perfect inspiration for a snowy adventure?

In this tale, Cascade and her sister Rainier bound through snowy trails and share a peaceful day with their human parents. It’s a story full of winter wonder, soft moments, and the joy of simple things - the perfect way to keep the holiday spirit alive as we transition into the new year. 🌟

Here’s a peek behind the mic as I recorded ‘A Snowy Day in Tacoma’. The final, polished story is now live and ready to lull you to sleep. 🌙

Join Rainier and Cascade, two adventurous pups, on their snowy hike at Mount Tahoma. Available on all major streaming platforms.

Tap the link in bio to drift off into this peaceful, snowy story 🐾❄️

Here’s a peek behind the mic as I recorded ‘A Snowy Day in Tacoma’. The final, polished story is now live and ready to lull you to sleep. 🌙

Join Rainier and Cascade, two adventurous pups, on their snowy hike at Mount Tahoma. Available on all major streaming platforms.

Tap the link in bio to drift off into this peaceful, snowy story 🐾❄️

Messages like this get me right in the “feels” 🥹 It’s amazing to know that Rest is actually helping you get a better nights sleep.

It’s really is such an honour and privilege to be a part of your journey to a peaceful nights sleep, something that we all couldn’t live without ❤️

Messages like this get me right in the “feels” 🥹 It’s amazing to know that Rest is actually helping you get a better nights sleep.

It’s really is such an honour and privilege to be a part of your journey to a peaceful nights sleep, something that we all couldn’t live without ❤️

Recording Sleep Stories is not always smooth sailing! 😅 Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at me attempting to record ‘Classic Sleepy Poems’. From tongue twisters to endless retakes, perfection takes patience… but I think the final result was worth it 😌✨

Recording Sleep Stories is not always smooth sailing! 😅 Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at me attempting to record ‘Classic Sleepy Poems’. From tongue twisters to endless retakes, perfection takes patience… but I think the final result was worth it 😌✨

You asked for more Heidi, how could @jessikagossl say no?! 😌 Click the link in bio for Chapter 1 ❤️

You asked for more Heidi, how could @jessikagossl say no?! 😌 Click the link in bio for Chapter 1 ❤️

You wonderful humans loved the first excerpt of Heidi so much that I just had to bring you more.

Tonight at 6 PM GMT, settle in as we start this classic story from the very beginning with Chapter One. 😌 Set your reminders and cosy up 🛏️💤

You wonderful humans loved the first excerpt of Heidi so much that I just had to bring you more.

Tonight at 6 PM GMT, settle in as we start this classic story from the very beginning with Chapter One. 😌 Set your reminders and cosy up 🛏️💤

Sorry, sunrise. I’ll catch you after my 10th alarm... 🌅😴 Are you a…???

Sorry, sunrise. I’ll catch you after my 10th alarm... 🌅😴 Are you a…???

Soft music, cosy spaces, and moments to unwind. What are you doing for self-care this weekend?”

Soft music, cosy spaces, and moments to unwind. What are you doing for self-care this weekend?”

@spotify wrapped, but sleep edition 😴

What’s your 2024 sleep wrapped?

@spotify wrapped, but sleep edition 😴

What’s your 2024 sleep wrapped?

From a miraculous star and the reminder of Jesus’ birth, to snowy wonderlands and a visit from St. Nick ✨🎄 this new Sleep Story is here to wrap you in the warmth of Christmas 😊 Tap the link in bio to listen now and don’t forget to share it with someone who needs a little Christmas calm ❤️

From a miraculous star and the reminder of Jesus’ birth, to snowy wonderlands and a visit from St. Nick ✨🎄 this new Sleep Story is here to wrap you in the warmth of Christmas 😊 Tap the link in bio to listen now and don’t forget to share it with someone who needs a little Christmas calm ❤️

1 more sleep until you can drift off to the gentle rhythm of Sleepy Christmas Poems ✝️✨🎄 Available tomorrow!

1 more sleep until you can drift off to the gentle rhythm of Sleepy Christmas Poems ✝️✨🎄 Available tomorrow!

If you know @jessikagossl you know she’s a sucker for a good love story 💌 Last nights sleep story, The Complete Collection: Love Letters of Great Men, is here to bring history’s greatest romances to life… and help you fall asleep in the process. 😌 Who do you think wrote the greatest love letters of all time?

If you know @jessikagossl you know she’s a sucker for a good love story 💌 Last nights sleep story, The Complete Collection: Love Letters of Great Men, is here to bring history’s greatest romances to life… and help you fall asleep in the process. 😌 Who do you think wrote the greatest love letters of all time?

✨Tonight’s special release brings together Parts I and II into one beautifully seamless anthology✨ Whether you’ve treasured these heartfelt words before or are experiencing them for the first time, let their eloquence and tenderness relax you 💙

✨Tonight’s special release brings together Parts I and II into one beautifully seamless anthology✨ Whether you’ve treasured these heartfelt words before or are experiencing them for the first time, let their eloquence and tenderness relax you 💙

It’s lovely to see how “Mila and the Hidden Vale” has been a soothing escape for so many of you. 🥰✨ If you haven’t listened yet, let Mila’s magical journey ease you into a dreamy slumber tonight…

It’s lovely to see how “Mila and the Hidden Vale” has been a soothing escape for so many of you. 🥰✨ If you haven’t listened yet, let Mila’s magical journey ease you into a dreamy slumber tonight…

Life can get busy, but even half a minute of mindful breathing can make a difference 💙

Life can get busy, but even half a minute of mindful breathing can make a difference 💙

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Now all that’s left for you to do is pick a story, settle in and drift to sleep 😴

Sweet dreams and goodnight.

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