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Sleep Stories

This section is where we show you the diversity that is sleep. Every person’s sleep story is unique. What does yours look like? And at what time in your life did you decide to make sleep a priority? Oh, you still haven’t? That’s ok. Most of us have not. Yet. Take your time reading through these sleep stories, a new one will be added each month. While you read, try and identify the likeness and differences with your own sleep journey. What can you learn from others? And if you could speak to the writers, what advice would you give?

visual of Kina Nyman, the voice behind Sleep Cycle's sleep meditation and stories.

That voice inside your head is Kina Nyman

Kina Nyman is the fascinating voice behind some of our most popular guides and meditations. We join her for an afternoon to find out more about Kina and her voice work for Sleep Aid.

Jul 7, 2022 Sleep Stories Anju Khanna Saggi

visual representing different sleep stories by Anders Tempelman

Anders Tempelman – The author who’ll put you to sleep

This week, Sleep Cycle releases Anders Tempelman’s latest sleep story: ‘Manhattan Dollhouse’, the final installment of a trilogy set in New York. We met up with Tempelman to catch up with the creative mind behind some of our most loved-and-listened-to sleep aids.

May 19, 2022 Sleep Stories Anju Khanna Saggi

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Alexander Skarsgård reads “The Lighthouse,” a sleep story for Sleep Cycle

Award-winning actor Alexander Skarsgård narrates a relaxing sleep story about traveling across oceans, designed to help listeners get a good night’s sleep.

Jun 10, 2021 Sleep Stories Maggie Schlundt

Motherhood & sleep: your questions, answered

How does motherhood affect sleep? Two of our favorite moms share their experiences and advice on sleep quality and deprivation for new and expectant mothers.

May 8, 2021 Sleep Stories Maggie Schlundt

What I learned from 4,000 nights of sleep

We spoke with a Sleep Cycle user who has been tracking her sleep since 2011. Here’s what we found out.

Oct 7, 2020 Sleep Stories Sleep Cycle

Daytime sleeping – When and where is it ok?

In some cultures, sleeping during the day is considered a sign of laziness, whereas in others, it’s perfectly acceptable.

Jul 2, 2020 Sleep Stories Neil Clark

While I slept

Steering your thoughts and dreams to unlock the dark corners of the subconscious. A world ‘beyond the light’, was right there if I wanted it, apparently.

May 11, 2020 Sleep Stories Neil Clark

Sleeping with my dog

Sharing your bed with your dog, is that a good idea?

Mar 17, 2020 Sleep Stories Franz Stewart

Our teen refused to sleep. Here’s what happened when we pushed back

Got an angry, tired teenager at home? Don’t despair – there is hope!

Oct 15, 2019 Sleep Stories Neil Clark

Sleeper, interrupted

I lost my sleep in 2006. My deep, uninterrupted sleep, that is.

Jun 11, 2019 Sleep Stories Delphine Sherwood

Alarm clock

Dear Sleep Cycle: thanks for saving me from my brutal and primitive alarm clock

Do you hate the foggy, groggy feeling you get when an alarm slices through your dreams?

Apr 2, 2019 Sleep Stories Philip Evans

Knowing your Sleep Cycle is key when starting a relationship

On the importance of making sure your sleep is compatible with that new significant other.

Feb 9, 2019 Sleep Stories Anna Krishtal

My love affair with sleep

How one man’s loving relationship with sleep evolves throughout life.

Jan 8, 2019 Sleep Stories Neil Clark

But WHY do I need to go to bed?

When the reason “you’re too young to stay up” just doesn’t cut it.

Dec 1, 2018 Sleep Stories Malin Eriksson

When sleep was a ghost

This is a story about being afraid of sleep, and the dark that comes with it.

Nov 5, 2018 Sleep Stories Andreas Roman

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