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I Can’t Sleep

Candles | Can't Sleep? Learn About the 5,000-Year History of Candlelight

I Can’t Sleep

Benjamin Boster

Science, Mental Health, Alternative Health, Health & Fitness

4.51.2K Ratings

🗓️ 8 May 2026

⏱️ 39 minutes

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Summary

Candles are simple objects with a surprisingly long history of being useful, decorative, and occasionally dramatic. In this episode, we explore how candles work, what they’re made from, and why people kept improving them long after better lighting came along. It’s a practical little tour through wax, wicks, combustion, and the oddly persistent charm of setting a tiny fire on purpose. It’s steady and consistent, with no whispering and no sudden changes, just enough to give your mind something to follow as you wind down. Happy sleeping! Read with permission from Candle, Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Candle), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. — Ad-free episodes: icantsleep.supportingcast.fmHave a topic in mind? Request a topic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0

You're listening to a Glassbox media podcast.

0:10.4

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0:16.8

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0:21.6

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0:29.4

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0:35.5

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0:41.3

and start creating habits for lasting change.

0:44.4

And the five mental strength-building exercises you can do from your couch.

0:49.2

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0:55.2

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1:01.6

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1:06.1

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1:15.5

Let's talk about those nights when sleep feels impossible to catch.

1:20.6

I know that feeling all too well.

1:22.9

And if you're anything like me, sometimes you need a bit more than just winding down. That's where something

1:29.3

like sleep magic can really make a difference. Jessica Porter, the host of sleep magic, has this

1:35.5

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1:42.0

voice. She tackles the tough stuff like anxiety, heartbreak,

1:46.4

even building confidence. It's like having a sleep coach right there helping you settle in for a

1:52.8

truly restful night. And honestly, there's over 100 episodes to choose from. So there's something for

1:58.5

everyone. Listeners call her show life-changing and a game

2:03.0

changer for their sleep. I can see why she's had over 10 million downloads since 2022. There's no one-size

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