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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
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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.
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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
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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
Love Across The Bookshelves ✨ Cozy Romance Story For Sleep
In tonight’s bedtime story with Karissa, escape to a charming Cape Cod town where two book lovers find romance between the shelves of a local library. With rain falling o
Aug 2 49 min
How To Find Peace With Who You Are ✨ Wednesday Wisdom Mini Episode
In this week’s Wednesday Wisdom, Karissa reflects on how our sense of identity changes as we move through different stages of life.
A grounding reminder that beneath ev
Jul 28 6 min
Returning Home To Yourself ✨ Visualization Sleep Meditation & Body Scan
In tonight’s sleep meditation with Karissa, journey to the hills above Florence and discover how travel can help you see your life with fresh eyes.
Through a peaceful v
Jul 26 48 min
Feeling Restless & Can't Sleep? ✨ Mini Meditation To Settle Your Body
Some nights, the body holds onto a restless energy that makes it difficult to settle. In this mini meditation, Karissa guides you through calming breathwork and simple mu
Jul 21 8 min
The Rain Garden ✨ Soothing Bedtime Story For Sleep with Rain Sounds
In tonight’s bedtime story with Karissa, step into a magical garden that only blooms when the rain begins to fall. With relaxing rain sounds and gentle narration, you'll
Jul 19 48 min
How To Make Peace With Sadness ✨ Wednesday Wisdom with Karissa Vacker
In this week’s Wednesday Wisdom, Karissa reflects on navigating grief, heartbreak, and sadness with compassion. A comforting reminder that even in difficult seasons, rest
Jul 14 6 min
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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!
vacay bot · Apr 2025
My 1 year old finally started sleeping a few months ago but I was still up throughout the night and once I was I worried about work, finances, anything. With sleep wave I reset my internal clock and I’ve been sleeping through the night regularly. I wake up refreshed and with energy for the day.
Sjgacts · Mar 2025
Sleep can be so elusive…unless you have this Sleep Wave podcast to assist in all things sleepy, like relaxation, putting worry on the back burner, and putting yourself back to sleep in order have a clear and thinking mind in the ayem. Thank you to the dynamic duo, narrator Karissa V and writer Billy G.
Bonus: if you already have the Sleepiest App, this podcast will be available to you as well.
rrrtist · Feb 2025
I combed through numerous amounts of sleep podcasts in an attempt to find the right one for me. I love the blend of stories and meditations available. I have had issues falling asleep, and turning my brain off for most of my life. For the first time ever, I can now go to sleep quickly and efficiently. Sleep Wave has become a habitual part of my nightly routine.
Thank you Sleep Wave!
Guu Games · Feb 2025
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