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Southern Slumber - Bedtime Stories for Sleep
Welcome to Southern Slumber. I'm Holly, and I'm so glad you're here.
Southern Slumber is a bedtime podcast inspired by quiet beauty, rich history, and timeless literature of the American South. Each episode is thoughtfully crafted to help you slow down your breathing, quiet your mind, and gently drift toward restful sleep.
Together we'll wander beneath moss-draped oaks, along peaceful mountain trails and rivers, through historic Southern towns, and beside gentle waves of the Carolina Coast. Along the way you'll hear classic stories, poetry, southern lore, and soothing guided visualizations -- all read with at a slow pace and accompanied by a warm Southern welcome.
Whether you're ending a busy day, struggling to fall asleep, or simply longing for a new slumber experience, I hope Southern Slumber becomes a comforting part of your evening routine.
Thank you for joining me. Settle in, settle down, and let the stories carry you gently into the night.
Sweet dreams,
Holly
Southern Slumber - Bedtime Stories for Sleep
Latest Episodes
Southern Slumber Seaside Collection - Episode 1: Sunrise on the Carolina Coast
Welcome to the first episode of the Southern Slumber Seaside Collection. Tonight, we'll greet the quiet beauty of a Carolina sunrise as the first light spreads across the Atlantic Ocean. We'll stroll along the shoreline, listen to t...
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The Ransom of Red Chief, by O. Henry / Southern Slumber
Tonight on Southern Slumber, settle in for O. Henry's classic tale The Ransome of Red Chief. Set in the American South, this humorous story follows two would-be kidnappers who discover they are way over their heads with this young rascal of a c...
Our Southern Highlander, Chapter 3 (Part One)
Tonight on Southern Slumber, we continue our journey through Horace Kephart's Our Southern Highlanders. In this first portion of Chapter 3, Kephart guides us deeper into the Appalachian Mountains, sharing observations of the beauty and mystery ...
The Diamond as Big as the Ritz, by F. Scott Fitzgerald: Ep. 4
Tonight we conclude F. Scott Fitzgerald's, The Diamond as Big as the Ritz. As dawn breaks over the hidden mountain, dreams and fortunes begin to fade into memory. Settle in for the final installment, read slowly and softly to help you relax and...
The Diamond As Big as the Ritz, by F. Scott Fitzgerald: Ep. 3
Tonight on Southern Slumber, we continue our journey into F. Scott Fitzgerald's short story, The Diamond as Big as the Ritz.Read slowly and softly, this timeless tale becomes the perfect companion for a peaceful evening. So settle beneat...