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Sleep Wave: Sleep Meditation & Sleepy Stories

by Sleepiest: Meditation for Sleep Podcast

Relax and fall asleep with Guided Sleep Meditations and Sleepy Stories, hosted by me Karissa Vacker, an award-winning voice and meditation guide. We'll bring you an original Sleep Meditation and a Sleepy Story every week. Become a Premium member of Sleep Wave for access to over 100 bonus episodes and ad free listening via: https://sleepwave.supercast.com/

Latest episodes

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Slow Evenings At The Library ✨ Cozy Bedtime Story for Adults

#43 trending · Mental Health

In tonight’s bedtime story with Karissa, spend a relaxing evening at a charming Cape Cod library, where locals gather to browse, read, and unwind. As the evening winds do

Oct 4
45 min

Why Play Helps You Sleep ✨ Wednesday Wisdom with Karissa Vacker

In this week’s Wednesday Wisdom, Karissa reflects on the value of play and how bringing more lightness into the day can ease some of the pressure we carry into bed. A rem

Sep 29
5 min

A Sleepy Train Journey ✨ Calming Sleep Meditation with Ambient Sounds

In tonight’s sleep meditation with Karissa, climb aboard a sleepy night train and let its soothing rhythm carry you away from the day. Along the journey, you’ll unwind th

Sep 27
46 min

Set Down Your To-Do List ✨ Mini Meditation For Work Life Balance

When your mind starts running through tomorrow’s tasks, it can be difficult to fully switch off. In this mini meditation, Karissa helps you draw a clear line between work

Sep 22
9 min

Rain On The Farm ✨ Soothing Sleep Meditation with Rain Sounds

In tonight’s meditative story with Karissa, escape to a peaceful farm in India as the land waits patiently for rain after a long drought. When the storm finally arrives,

Sep 20
49 min

Final Weekend: Sleep Deeper With 500+ Sessions 💜 30% Off Ends Sept 21

⁠Unlock 30% off in just a few taps 🌙⁠ If you've been thinking of trying Sleep Wave Premium, this weekend is your last chance to lock in our thirty percent off offer, at

Sep 17
1 min

Releasing Regret for Better Sleep ✨ Wednesday Wisdom with Karissa Vacker

In this week’s Wednesday Wisdom, Karissa reflects on regret and the pressure to make the “right” choice. A reminder to meet past decisions with more grace and trust yours

Sep 15
5 min

A Rainy Night At The Mall in '98 ✨ Nostalgia Bedtime Story For Sleep

In tonight’s bedtime story with Karissa, take a nostalgic trip back to the Mall of America in 1998, where a rainy evening invites you to slow down and simply wander. Joi

Sep 13
49 min

You've Got This ✨ Mini Meditation For A Hard Day Ahead

When tomorrow feels big, it can be hard to not overthink. In this mini meditation, Karissa helps you calm the nerves, picture yourself meeting what’s ahead with confidenc

Sep 8
9 min

Reset Your Sleep This September 💜 30% off Premium with Discount Locked for Life

Unlock 30% off in just a few taps 🌙 The shift from summer back to routine, back to the pace of things, can really take a toll on your sleep. If you've been on vacation,

Sep 7
1 min

Professor Sterling's Memoirs: Relics of Rome ✨ Bedtime Story For Sleep

In tonight’s bedtime story with Karissa, join Professor James Sterling on the coast of Scotland, where a chance discovery leads to a remarkable collection of Roman relics

Sep 6
52 min

How To Let Go Of Envy ✨ Wednesday Wisdom with Karissa Vacker

In this week’s Wednesday Wisdom, Karissa reflects on envy, comparison, and the freedom that comes from staying focused on your own path. A comforting reminder that some

Sep 1
5 min

Stay Asleep Through the Night ✨ Guided Meditation for Insomnia

In tonight’s sleep meditation with Karissa, learn how to respond to middle-of-the-night wakefulness without adding pressure or frustration. Through gentle breathing and

Aug 30
56 min

How To Find Comfort In Loneliness ✨ Wednesday Wisdom with Karissa Vacker

In this week’s Wednesday Wisdom, Karissa reflects on loneliness and the relief that can come from accepting a difficult season rather than fighting against it. A comfor

Aug 25
6 min

Breathe Out The Day ✨ Guided Sleep Meditation with Simple Breathwork

In tonight’s sleep meditation with Karissa, use the natural rhythm of your breath to let go of the day and prepare for deep rest. Through easy to follow breathwork, you

Aug 23
46 min

Fall Back Asleep At 3am ✨ Mini Meditation for Insomnia

Waking in the middle of the night can make it hard to switch off again. In this mini meditation, Karissa uses slow breathing and calming imagery to help you settle back d

Aug 18
9 min

Tales Of A Housesitter: Endless Paddy Fields ✨ Relaxing Story for Sleep

In tonight’s bedtime story with Karissa, we rejoin house sitter Penny as she leaves Hawaii behind for a peaceful new adventure in Bali. Among tropical gardens and two l

Aug 16
48 min

How To Beat Bedtime Anxiety ✨ Wednesday Wisdom with Karissa Vacker

In this week’s Wednesday Wisdom, Karissa reflects on creating distance from anxious thoughts by connecting with the calm, compassionate observer within. A reassuring re

Aug 11
6 min

Returning To Sleep ✨ Guided Meditation For Getting Back To Sleep

In tonight’s sleep meditation with Karissa, find your way back to sleep by releasing the pressure to make it happen. You’ll meet wakefulness with less resistance, settle

Aug 9
49 min

Too Hot To Sleep? ✨ Mini Meditation For Sleeping During Warm Nights

Warm nights can leave the body restless and make sleep feel harder to reach. In this mini meditation, Karissa helps you work with the heat through slow breathing and cool

Aug 4
9 min

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#23
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Chart positions

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#168 ▲ 21 Health & Fitness US
#63 ▲ 2 Mental Health US

What listeners say

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Sleep Wave has helped me sleep better at night and clam down my brain before bed.I have ADHD so it hard to slow down my thoughts so I can be clam and relax . I especially love the deep sleep meditation episode, and I play it every night ! Good job on the podcast!

Golden poppy13 · Oct 2025

my anxiety gets the best of me at night when it’s time to settle down, it’s an every night struggle trying to relax for sleep. most nights i find myself sleepless because i can’t shut my brain off, until i found sleep waves bedtime stories. i may be 22 but, i cannot express enough how much listening to sleep wave, Karissa have helped change my nightly bedtime routine. it sounds silly wanting to listen to a bedtime story at night but for me, i have fallen asleep listening to a story almost every single night since discovering and i don’t know what i would do without these stories to help me sleep 🙏🏼 i thank you for helping me get sleep at night. please never stop the bedtime stories 🫶🏼 i appreciate you, Karissa!

g1aNN4 · Jul 2025

This is not complicated! 641/2 years of some of the worst sleep habits known to mankind! 6 Months listening to Karissa. = Problem solved Life changer in short order! How: Incredibly soothing voice An amazing outlook on life that has to be experienced Awesome coaching technique Did I mention the outlook on life! If falling asleep feeling good about yourself with no stress is for you, THIS IS YOUR PLACE! Thanks, Karissa! P.S I have listened to “Finding love on Christmas Eve” About 10 times. It is definitely my go to after a tough day!

Hitting the Sweet Spot · Jul 2025

I woke up at 1am and usually when I do I can’t fall back asleep. But when I turned this on I felt calm. I fell back asleep. That was the best sleep ever. Thank you guys!

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