Hello and welcome to my channel! :)
My name is Mark Bowden and I am a clinical hypnotherapist. My channel is dedicated to helping you to relax deeply, sleep better and improve your life.
My sleep hypnosis sessions will help you to sleep deeply, fall asleep fast and achieve a wonderful and restorative night's sleep.
On top of sleeping better these guided hypnosis sessions will help you in various other ways also. Improving your confidence, decreasing stress, overthinking, anxiety and a whole lot more.
These sleep hypnosis / guided meditation sessions can also be listened to in the daytime to help you to enjoy some deep relaxation that can be so healing and therapeutic for your mind and body.
Self hypnosis is a wonderfully natural state of deep relaxation that has been proven to enhance people lives in many ways and I produce this channel to make those brilliant improvements available to you, whenever and wherever you want them.
Enquiries: mark@markbowden.org
Sleep Deeper: Live Better by Mark Bowden
People often ask me how I write my hypnosis scripts.
Here’s something most don’t know: I never write them in the morning or afternoon. Ever.
Why? Because the state I’m in when I write directly shapes the state you’ll enter when you listen.
In the morning, I'm usually sharp and alert. In the afternoon, my mind is busier, but still alert. But in the morning or late at night, my thoughts slow, my breathing deepens, and I can slip into the same calm, present focus I want you to feel.
When I write in that state, I’m not forcing the words — they arrive the way a lullaby arrives to a parent holding a sleeping child: naturally, gently, without rush.
You can hear that difference in the final recording.
Tonight, when you press play, know that I wrote it while I was already halfway to sleep myself.
Sleep well,
Mark
1 month ago | [YT] | 47
View 5 replies
Sleep Deeper: Live Better by Mark Bowden
Have you seen my other channel? Think of it as Sleep PLUS!
This channel will be where I post lots more sessions that aren't just to fall asleep, but to fall asleep AND make improvements to your life at the same time.
Check out the latest session to fall asleep fast and boost your confidence at the same time!
2 months ago | [YT] | 4
View 0 replies
Sleep Deeper: Live Better by Mark Bowden
My latest session on my other channel - Hypnosis and Meditation For a Better Life.
This channel will be exclusively sleep sessions, but check that channel out for many for topics and areas around hypnosis & meditation
3 months ago | [YT] | 5
View 3 replies
Sleep Deeper: Live Better by Mark Bowden
Hey everyone! I’ve got exciting news!
I’ve just launched a Children’s Sleep Channel using The Bowden Method—my doctor-backed approach that blends hypnotherapy, storytelling, and gentle relaxation techniques.
If you have kids (or know someone who does), this new channel can help bring calm, cozy bedtimes to little ones. It’s totally free on YouTube!
Check it out here: youtube.com/@BowdenMethodChildrenSleep
Feel free to share it with friends, family, or anyone who could use a little help at bedtime. Let’s help more children (and parents!) enjoy peaceful nights.
Thank you for all your support—you’re the best!
7 months ago | [YT] | 22
View 0 replies
Sleep Deeper: Live Better by Mark Bowden
🌙 Rewire Your Brain While You Sleep—Here’s How It Works 🧠
Did you know your brain is constantly rewiring itself—even while you sleep?
This process, called neuroplasticity, is what allows you to break bad habits, build confidence, and create lasting change.
And the best part? You can supercharge it while you sleep.
🔬 The Science Behind Sleep and Neuroplasticity:
While you rest, your brain organizes information, strengthens neural connections, and clears out old, unhelpful pathways.
During REM sleep (the dreaming stage), your brain combines ideas, solves problems, and processes emotions—helping you wake up with clarity and focus.
Listening to guided hypnosis sessions taps into this process by reinforcing positive patterns, allowing you to wake up feeling more motivated, focused, and in control.
💤 Why Timing Matters:
Right before sleep, your brain enters theta waves—a deeply relaxed state that’s perfect for absorbing suggestions.
Overnight, your subconscious continues working, processing these messages and making them part of your default mindset.
🌟 Tonight’s Challenge:
Try one of my self development sessions. Here is my reduce anxiety (*D immersive audio version) session for example: 👉 https://youtu.be/RKc-JubdLMI —created to guide you into deep relaxation, boost your sleep quality, and rewire your brain to deal better with anxiety.
💬 What’s one habit or mindset shift you’d love to work on while you sleep? Let me know in the comments! 🌿
8 months ago | [YT] | 26
View 1 reply
Sleep Deeper: Live Better by Mark Bowden
🌙 Why ‘Sleep Debt’ Is Holding You Back—and How to Fix It 💤
Do you ever feel like no matter how much you sleep, you’re still tired? That might be because of something called sleep debt—and it could be draining your energy, focus, and motivation without you even realizing it.
🔬 What Is Sleep Debt?
Sleep debt is the difference between how much sleep your body needs and how much you actually get. For example:
If you need 8 hours but only get 6, that’s 2 hours of sleep debt.
Over a week, that adds up to 14 hours of lost recovery—and it’s not something you can easily fix with a weekend lie-in.
💡 Why Sleep Debt Hurts Your Brain and Body:
It reduces reaction times, making it harder to stay sharp.
It increases levels of cortisol (stress hormone), leading to anxiety and poor decision-making.
It weakens memory formation, leaving you feeling foggy and unfocused.
It slows down muscle recovery, limiting physical performance and growth.
✨ How to Pay Off Sleep Debt—Fast:
Prioritize Consistency: Go to bed and wake up at the same time every day—even on weekends.
Optimize Sleep Quality: Use relaxation techniques like guided hypnosis to calm your mind before bed.
Add Short Naps:
A 20–30 minute nap during the day can boost focus and reduce the effects of sleep loss without messing up your night’s rest.
🌙 Ready to Recharge Your Mind and Body?
Try my nap session here 👉 https://youtu.be/uc7gZHpEthM —designed to help you have a little well needed recharge of your batteries during the day.
💬 What’s the biggest sleep challenge you’re facing right now? Drop a comment—I’d love to help you tackle it! 🌿
8 months ago | [YT] | 11
View 1 reply
Sleep Deeper: Live Better by Mark Bowden
🌌 Why Your Subconscious Mind Thrives While You Sleep 🌙
Did you know that sleep is the perfect time to reprogram your mind? While your body rests, your subconscious mind becomes more open to absorbing positive messages—making it a powerful time for self-improvement.
🔮 Here’s Why Sleep Is the Key:
As you fall asleep, your brain shifts into theta waves, the same state you enter during deep meditation or hypnosis.
This state is linked to creativity, intuition, and deep learning.
Your conscious mind quiets down, allowing positive affirmations and suggestions to bypass mental resistance and sink directly into your subconscious.
Listening to guided sessions while you sleep reinforces these ideas, helping to condition new thoughts and behaviors effortlessly.
😴 Better Sleep = Better Self-Improvement
Sleep isn’t just a break; it’s when your brain:
Strengthens new habits by reinforcing neural pathways.
Consolidates memories, locking in what you’ve learned.
Repairs itself, leaving you sharper and more focused the next day.
By combining guided hypnosis with quality sleep, you’re setting yourself up for transformation—both mentally and physically.
🌟 Tonight’s Tip:
Play a guided session as you fall asleep, try this one around manifesting your dream life 👉 https://youtu.be/xQAxf27U_5U. It’s designed to help you relax, enter deep sleep, and wake up feeling refreshed and empowered... at the same time conditioning improved thoughts and feelings.
💬 What’s the one goal you’d love to achieve while you sleep? Drop a comment—I’d love to hear! 🌿
8 months ago | [YT] | 18
View 2 replies
Sleep Deeper: Live Better by Mark Bowden
😴 How Sleep Cleans Your Brain and Boosts Mental Clarity 🧠
Have you ever woken up after a poor night’s sleep and felt like your brain was in a fog? That’s because sleep isn’t just about rest—it’s about repair and detoxification.
🔬 The Brain’s Nighttime Cleaning Crew:
While you sleep, your brain activates something called the glymphatic system—a built-in cleaning process that clears out toxins and waste products, including beta-amyloid, a protein linked to Alzheimer’s disease.
💡 Here’s How It Works:
During deep sleep, brain cells shrink, creating space for cerebrospinal fluid to flow through and flush out toxins.
This process is 10 times more active during sleep than when you’re awake, making sleep the most effective time for mental detox.
Without enough deep sleep, harmful waste builds up, impacting focus, memory, and decision-making the next day.
✨ Why Guided Sleep Sessions Work So Well:
My sessions are designed to help you relax deeply and reach the restorative stages of sleep faster—maximizing your brain’s natural detox process.
As your body rests, your mind absorbs positive suggestions, helping you wake up with clarity and a stronger mindset.
🌙 Tonight’s Sleep Tip:
Listen to my latest session 👉 https://youtu.be/qj9Vx66MZOE —created to help you fall asleep faster and wake up refreshed and ready to take on the day.
💬 What’s one area of your life you’d like to improve with better sleep? Let me know in the comments! 🌿
8 months ago | [YT] | 17
View 0 replies
Sleep Deeper: Live Better by Mark Bowden
🌙 Are You Getting Enough Sleep? Here's Why It Matters 🌙
Do you ever wake up feeling tired—even after a full night’s sleep? Or do you rely on caffeine just to get through the day? If so, you’re not alone.
Two-thirds of adults in developed nations don’t get the recommended 8 hours of sleep each night. But what’s the real cost?
🔬 The Hidden Impact of Sleep Deprivation:
Sleeping less than 6–7 hours per night weakens your immune system, more than doubling your risk of cancer.
Even one week of poor sleep can disrupt blood sugar levels enough to put you in the pre-diabetic range.
Chronic sleep loss accelerates memory decline and increases your risk of Alzheimer’s disease later in life.
It even hardens and blocks arteries, raising the risk of heart disease and stroke.
💡 But Here’s the Good News:
The effects of poor sleep are reversible. Prioritizing rest improves your brain function, mood, and overall health—and guided sleep hypnosis can help you fall asleep faster and deeper.
✨ Tonight’s Tip for Better Sleep:
Try my sleep session here 👉 https://youtu.be/qj9Vx66MZOE —designed to relax your body and mind, preparing you for a restorative night’s sleep that boosts your health and performance.
💬 What’s the biggest challenge you face when it comes to sleep? Share in the comments—I’d love to help! 🌿
8 months ago | [YT] | 6
View 0 replies
Sleep Deeper: Live Better by Mark Bowden
🧘♂️ Transform Your Life—One Night at a Time 🌙
(More session coming to improve your life... as well as getting a great night of sleep coming up!)
Did you know that the moments before you fall asleep are some of the most powerful for shaping your mind and improving your life? That’s why sleep hypnosis and meditation can do more than just help you rest—they can rewire your brain for success, confidence, and inner peace.
Here’s how it works:
1. The Gateway to Your Subconscious Mind 🧠
When you’re drifting off to sleep, your brain enters theta waves—a state linked to deep relaxation, creativity, and subconscious learning.
💡 In this state, your conscious mind quiets down, making your subconscious more open to suggestions. Sleep hypnosis uses this opportunity to plant positive thoughts, break bad habits, and build confidence—like reprogramming a computer with new software.
2. Repetition Conditions Lasting Change 🔁
Your brain loves repetition. Just like practicing a skill strengthens neural pathways, listening to guided meditations or affirmations nightly helps condition new beliefs and behaviors.
Over time, these positive suggestions become automatic, influencing your thoughts and actions during the day—without you even realizing it.
3. Sleep Improves Learning and Growth 🌱💤
Quality sleep is essential for processing and storing new information. During deep sleep:
Your brain organizes memories and reinforces learning.
Stress hormones drop, helping you feel calmer and more focused.
Growth hormones repair and rebuild, boosting physical and mental health.
By combining better sleep with positive conditioning, you create the perfect environment for long-lasting change.
4. Can You Train Your Brain While Sleeping? 🎧💭
Yes—your brain keeps processing sounds even while you sleep! Low-volume affirmations or guided sessions can:
Deepen relaxation.
Reinforce positive messages.
Reduce anxiety and stress responses.
This means you can keep working on your goals without even being awake.
Tonight’s Tip for Better Results: 🌟
Listen to your session while winding down to relax your mind and body.
Keep it playing quietly overnight to let your subconscious absorb every word.
Use headphones or a speaker that feels comfortable so you can fully relax.
8 months ago | [YT] | 6
View 0 replies
Load more