Michelle's Sanctuary Stories for Sleep

Some of my greatest blessings were craftily disguised nightmares during the hardest times of my life. As a writer, I've had to experience certain things to truly understand what might heal them. Stress, anxiety, and trauma led to chronic health issues, and for someone always striving to be healthy, I felt trapped in my own body for the first time.

Coming out of it took time, therapy, some isolation, forgiveness, flower-rescuing, developing a flexible nervous system, and learning to become the protector of my peace. And that's not a title I take lightly. I am my own peacekeeper, even in a world of chaos.

This past weekend, I had the chance to visit Grounded on Glen, a beautiful yoga studio upstate. On the rainiest of days in the warm, candlelit space, I held each pose for extra breaths and deeply connected with myself. For some time, I've wanted to write a meditation for feeling safe in your body—because when you don't feel comfortable in your own skin, there's truly nowhere to go. During a restorative pose, I envisioned taking a journey to my brainscape, filling in the ruts and canyons created by doubt and past disappointments, and gardening thoughts and affirmations that help me feel good.

From that experience comes this week's deep sleep meditation, "Feel Safe in Your Body." I hope it helps you on your healing journey to sleep as you dream away.

💤 Podcast: creators.spotify.com/pod/show/michelles-sanctuary/…

✨ YouTube: https://youtu.be/1DglMudq17Y?si=dym62...


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Michelle's Sanctuary Stories for Sleep

This rainy weekend, I headed upstate for my 6-year-old niece’s dance recital, continuing a tradition my grandmother started by putting me through dance classes. Seeing all those precious kids in their sequined costumes, giving their absolute best with their whole lives ahead of them, brought tears to my eyes.

A troupe of eight-year-old tap dancers took the stage. One little boy, trying to keep up with the lyrics about waking in a nightmare, fumbled through the moves, often two beats behind. Like Sam Beckett in Quantum Leap, he seemed to have been dropped onto that stage and had to figure things out fast. But he was all heart, so brave, and it was a powerful reminder of how much I need to push myself out of my comfort zone. (Especially since my niece got me tap shoes for Christmas—I can see where this is going!)

Before heading home, I managed to record and piece together this Sunday’s collection of sleep stories for you. If you’re looking for a longer, truly immersive escape, then this week’s release is perfect.

"Castle Sleep Escapes" offers seven dreamy castle adventures through the seasons, including a re-written and re-recorded old favorite, "The Ice Palace."

Cuddle up and prepare for five hours of relaxing storytelling. It’s time to dream away.


💤YouTube: https://youtu.be/D_ybEFPWcAQ

✨ Podcast: open.spotify.com/episode/4v26UsXndCkLodAK5GRHKo?si…

#SleepStory #Mindfulness #RelaxAndUnwind
#GuidedMeditation #DeepSleep #CalmNights #BedtimeStoriesForAdults #asmr #fairytales #michellessanctuary

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Michelle's Sanctuary Stories for Sleep

Over the weekend, I wasn’t sure what meditation I would create this week.Then I was scrolling through Instagram and saw the words “Everything Can Still Happen.” I felt lighter just reading it. There’s so much pressure society puts on us, that we put on ourselves, that it’s easy to forget that some things just happen in their own time. And holding the space to dream and imagine is part of the beautiful journey. 

Tonight at 7 PM EST, join me for "Everything Can Still Happen," a deep sleep meditation designed to guide you into a realm where all your aspirations come to life. Release anxiety, cultivate hope, and prepare your mind for a future filled with endless possibilities. It’s time to dream away. 

💤 Podcast: creators.spotify.com/pod/show/michelles-sanctuary/…

✨ YouTube: https://youtu.be/bZbzK547J8Y


#DeepSleepMeditation #ManifestYourDreams #HopeAndFulfillment #EverythingCanStillHappen

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Michelle's Sanctuary Stories for Sleep

Come join the peace train with tonight's deep sleep meditation over @michellesmeditationsanctuary. ☮️

I am doing my best to release bi-weekly between the channels and this week's meditation is called "The Peace Capsule." Imagine a magical peace capsule that heals you both internally and protects you externally.

Those who know me well often tease me because I essentially create my own peace capsule each night, buried under a blanket with pillows stacked on my head and only my nose visible. It feels like a safe cocoon and I"ve been doing it for years.

But tonight, you don't need a mountain of pillows and a heavy duvet to create your pod of safety. So get comfy, taken the time you deserve to unwind, and dream away.

✨ YouTube: https://youtu.be/R8MbiRl9ETc

🎙 Podcast: creators.spotify.com/pod/show/michelles-sanctuary/…

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Michelle's Sanctuary Stories for Sleep

Happy Sunday! Tonight at 6 PM EST you may unwind with a revisited telling of a sleep story I've always cherished: "Rainy Day in the Coziest Attic."

Explore a charming seaside village as the rain begins to fall and a mist rolls in. Relax in the comforting embrace of a Victorian attic on a gentle rainy evening, where the soothing sounds of the storm create a backdrop for exploring treasured memories and finding a sense of deep tranquility. It’s time to dream away.

💤 YouTube: https://youtu.be/aaqpgCpYq_k?si=LhwBp...

✨Podcast: creators.spotify.com/pod/show/michelles-sanctuary/…


#michellessanctuary #dreamaway #SleepStory #RainyDayVibes #CozyAtmosphere #VictorianAttic #BedtimeStory #Relaxation

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Michelle's Sanctuary Stories for Sleep

Since so many of you want more compilations--- let me know what stories you'd like to see together in a collection! Or share links to your playlists and I'll do my best to create them!

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Michelle's Sanctuary Stories for Sleep

Tonight at 7PM EST, join me at Michelle’s Meditation Sanctuary for a dreamy escape inspired by the quiet beauty of Fire Island in the off-season—a place where time slows, waves whisper, and endless stretches of rolling dunes and sand offer deep peace.

This meditation is a love letter to the solitude, salt air, and timeless rhythm of barrier island life. So snuggle up and let my voice lead you to the shores of sleep. It’s time to dream away.

✨YouTube: https://youtu.be/ipRpB1E7gcQ

🌙 Podcast: creators.spotify.com/pod/show/michelles-sanctuary/…


#GuidedMeditation #SleepMeditation #FireIsland #PeacefulEscape #MindfulEvening #MeditationSanctuary #RelaxAndUnwind #BarrierIslandBliss #ItsTimeToDreamAway ‪@MichellesMeditationSanctuary‬

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Michelle's Sanctuary Stories for Sleep

Happy Mother's Day! 🌸 To all you mothers out there, thank you for doing what you do. Today, let's also celebrate by remembering to mother ourselves too. Take a moment for self-care and drift into tranquil slumber with tonight's live sleepy story, "Sailor's Rest: Adriatic Port," airing at 6 PM EST! 😴✨

Imagine the profound relief of coming into port on your sailboat, Serenity ⛵, after days at sea. This cozy bedtime journey takes you to the historic walled city of Dubrovnik 🏰, where you'll explore its timeless charm before returning to your cozy cabin, rocking gently to sleep beneath a twinkling starry sky. It's time to dream away. 🌙

Today’s story is from a recommendation from a listener and will be part of a new series. So let me know if there’s a port you’d like to visit anywhere in this world!

✨Podcast: creators.spotify.com/pod/show/michelles-sanctuary/…

💤 YouTube: https://youtu.be/86zsoTstSgM


#MothersDay #SelfCareSunday #SleepStory #Relaxation #GuidedSleep #BedtimeStory #AdriaticPort #Dubrovnik #Croatia #SailingLife #Serenity #Unwind #TranquilSleep #MotherYourself #SleepAid #LiveTonight

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3 weeks ago | [YT] | 76

Michelle's Sanctuary Stories for Sleep

Happy Monday! I want to learn about your streaming habits. Other channels have been padding their stories with 2-4 hours of ambient music and effects. What this means is that they rank better in searches than my videos due to retention time. I'm curious to those of you that listen to other channels, how does this effect your experience? Is it something that you would want me to do here? Ultimately it benefits my channel but I am most concerned with your listening experience! How long are most videos you listen to?

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 76

Michelle's Sanctuary Stories for Sleep

I’m no stranger to waking in the middle of the night. In fact, my dear mischievous 8-year-old cat, Lowenstein has decided to wake me up at 3 in the morning the past two nights. I rely on meditations to get me back to sleep and know how helpful they can be. Without them, my mind starts going through a task list of things I need to do the next day.

Tonight I’m releasing a new guided sleep meditation, “Go Back to Sleep: The Healing Forest Cabin.” Settle beneath the stars and soothing messages twinkle in the sky, guiding you back to sleep. It’s time to dream away.

✨ Podcast: creators.spotify.com/pod/show/michelles-sanctuary/…

💤 YouTube: https://youtu.be/BOw_ZYZD_AI

#sleepmeditation #backtosleep #gobacktosleep #insomnia #michellessanctuary

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