Mama & the Cubs (A Cabin Classic)

Mama & the Cubs (A Cabin Classic)

Author: Erik Ireland December 11, 2025 Duration: 32:35

Spend a warm autumn day with mama bear and her cubs in the madrone grove across the canyon. It's one of my first original stories for Listen To Sleep, and it's inspired by life here on the mountain.

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Imagine settling into bed, the day's noise finally fading, and hearing a familiar, gentle voice begin to weave a quiet tale. That’s the experience offered by Listen To Sleep-Quiet Bedtime Stories & Meditations, a podcast created and narrated by Erik Ireland. Picture it as a visit to a cozy mountain cabin, with Erik serving as a kind of mountain grandpa whose sole purpose is to guide you into a deep, restorative rest. Each episode is crafted to be both relaxing and meaningful, providing a soft landing for a busy mind. You’ll find a vast library of original, sleepy narratives and calming meditations designed to ease you out of your thoughts and into sleep. With over 500 episodes available, the variety includes not only these original works but also soothing nature soundscapes and even eight full classic audiobooks, all presented in a hushed, deliberate tone perfect for drifting off. For those who find this podcast an essential part of their nightly routine, there’s an option to support its creation directly. Supporters receive the weekly stories without any advertisements and a day before everyone else, all for a small monthly contribution. It’s a simple, direct way to build a sustainable haven of calm. Whether you struggle with insomnia or simply want to replace screen time with something gentler, this series provides a consistent, reliable path to quiet. The entire collection is hosted for easy access on major platforms, making it simple to find your next bedtime companion.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Listen To Sleep - Quiet Bedtime Stories & Meditations
Podcast Episodes
Between Ocean and Sky - The Sleepy Journey of One Drop [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:32
Follow a single raindrop through the complete water cycle in this immersive bedtime story—from the darkness deep underground to the bottom of the ocean, through storm and stillness, and back to the sky. A peaceful medita…
The Remembering - A Bedtime Story About Coming Home [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:32
An old man discovers that the forest holds mysteries that begin to gently wake him up to his true nature. A cozy bedtime story about curiosity, wonder, and the protectors that don't guard us from danger, but from forgett…
The Library in the Mist - A Foggy Coastal Village Sleep Journey [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:15
Take a leisurely walk through fog-wrapped cobblestone streets to discover an ancient seaside library where rain drums softly on windows and ocean waves create the perfect rhythm for deep sleep. Journey through lamplit ro…
The Last Song of the Cranes - A Sleepy Flight Toward an Ancient Song [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:12
A sleepy tale about a young girl who hears an ancient song and discovers what it means to carry both sorrow and joy, and to return home with a heart made new. It’s a gentle story of wings and wind, of silence and song, a…
The Whale of the Silent Fjord – A Gentle Norse Bedtime Story [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:12
Drift into the hush of a Norse fjord where Thor and Loki ride upon a great whale into the heart of silence itself. This mythic sleep story blends ancient imagery with soothing narration to help you rest, release, and dre…