Hello and welcome to the Sleep Meditation for Women podcast. I'm Katie Cremitzos. I'm the creator of the Women's Meditation Network and your guide here. I am so deeply honored that you took the time to be here with me tonight. This episode is made possible thanks to the generosity of our sponsors,

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If you love stories and you're looking for a new way to relax and fall asleep at night,

I have just what you're looking for.

It's another wonderful podcast called The Sleepy Bookshelf.

Elizabeth, the host, reads classic novels like Pride and Prejudice,

Alice in Wonderland, The Secret Garden,

and 20,000 leagues under the sea. She is a really special way of bringing these stories to life,

but doing so in a way that's extremely calming. So search for the Sleepy Bookshelf, wherever you

listen to your podcasts, or go to sleepybookshelf.com.

Check it out now and see why millions of people use the sleepy bookshelf to get a good night's rest. Let's begin by settling your body into a comfortable position.

See if you can imagine the weight of the world

gently lifting from your shoulders.

And with each breath,

blow out all the burdens.

Inhale deeply, filling your lungs with peace.

Exhale slowly, releasing all tension and stress. Feel your body soften from your forehead all the way down to your toes.

Each muscle relaxing deeper into the night. The

The The

The Imagine. Imagine yourself as a glowing ember.

Once a part of a brilliant, fiery blaze.

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