8 Best Podcasts to Fall Asleep To

One-third of adults in the United States struggle with sleep. Many techniques exist to get better rest, and listening to a podcast is one example. This self-help method has proven effective and will help you relax.

Below are eight specifically designed podcasts to put you to sleep.

Slow Radio

If you're tired of your mind racing at night, try Slow Radio. This podcast features lo-fi sounds like birds chirping, monks chanting, and rain hitting a rooftop. It's hosted by BBC3 and updated weekly, which means you can enjoy new sounds every week. There are currently 108 episodes for you to enjoy.

Sleep With Me

Escape into your childhood with Sleep With Me, a podcast that puts you to sleep with adult bedtime stories. Host Drew Ackerman, also known as Scooter, draws from his colorful childhood to create intriguing and relaxing stories. Launched in 2013, the podcast has over 1000 episodes, each lasting 60 to 90 minutes.

Sample Episodes:

• #468: The Christmas tree that took a walk
• #949: Boulevard of the gymnast dropout
• #1086: The sound of drums

Boring Books For Bedtime

If you'd rather listen to someone read a book, try Boring Books For Bedtime. Hosts read from materials like science textbooks or history books. With over 200 episodes and a runtime of about 50 minutes each, you can listen to Adam Smith's "The Wealth of Nations" or Charles Darwin's "On the Origin of Species."

Sample Episodes:

• The Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith
• Two Acres Enough by Edmund Morris
• On the Origin of Species by Charles Darwin

Get Sleepy

Tom Jones is the voice behind Get Sleepy, a podcast that lives up to its name. Tom has a soothing British accent and knows how to lull you to sleep. New episodes are released twice weekly and cover topics like light switch meditation and the myth of Atlantis. It's a collaborative effort between writers, meditation experts, and voice-over artists, all under the guidance of sleep experts.

Sample Episodes:

• Finding the Dalai Lama
• Light switch meditation for sleep
• The myth of Atlantis

Goodnight World

The Goodnight World podcast is perfect for putting your little one to sleep. Your favorite Sesame Street characters, like Elmo and Big Bird, tell stories that help children and adults relax. There are currently 14 episodes, each lasting around 20 minutes.

Sample Episodes:

• Elmo Helps Out at Hooper's Store
• Bert & Bernie & The Clean Machines
• Abby & Rudy in Once Upon a Library

Nothing Much Happens

Nothing Much Happens is a podcast designed for those kept up at night by anxious thoughts or restlessness. Host Kathryn Nicolai has years of experience as a yoga and meditation teacher, and she combines storytelling with brain training methods to help you get better sleep. The podcast includes a breathing exercise at the beginning of each episode to help you relax.