Rest is a bedtime story podcast for adults, designed to help you drift off to sleep with calming narration.
Whether you're trying to escape daily stresses, calm your thoughts, or find a peaceful companion for the night, join popular sleep narrator Jessika Gössl as she reads bedtime stories that will gently guide you into a deep, restful sleep.
Each episode is crafted to ease you into relaxation, making bedtime a tranquil and comforting experience. If you're searching for the perfect bedtime story to quiet your mind, you've come to the right place.
The Rainy Night Bakery | Sleep Story with Rain Sounds & Soft Music
Can't sleep? Escape to The Sleepy Crumb — a cozy village bakery where there's warm lamplight, apple and cinnamon buns and steady rain on the windows. Fall asleep fast with this cozy rain sounds sleep story for adults.
🌧️ Sound effects: gentle rain + soft ambient music
💤 Perfect for: falling asleep fast, stress relief, anxiety at night, and cozy rainy night relaxation
🔊 For the best experience, listen out loud and in a dark room.
NEW STORY EVERY TUESDAY.
Welcome to Rest, I'm Jessika Gössl - storyteller, narrator, and the English voice behind Rest. I created this podcast for you, because I believe everyone deserves a moment of peace and calm at the end of the day.
MORE REST:
🌙 Free bedtime story download — https://restpodcast.beehiiv.com/
🎧 Listen on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music — linktr.ee/RestPodcast
Music: 'Boundless' by Tranquilium on Uppbeat
https://uppbeat.io/c/tranquilium
License code: OK6SWZG9JHXQMVYD
20 Oct 2026
The Sleeper Train | Sleep Story with Rain Sounds & Soft Music
Can't sleep? Fall asleep fast in a cozy train hiding from the rain — a sleep story for grown ups with gentle rain sounds for sleep and soft music to quiet racing thoughts.
Tonight, step in from the rainy platform into warm lamplight, soft seats and quiet windows that feel like they've been waiting for you. Let the rain on the glass and low, relaxing music slow your breathing and carry you off to sleep.
Part of the **Cozy Hideaway series** — little warm places to hide away and rest for a while.
🌧️ Sound effects: rain sounds for sleep + soft ambient music throughout the story
💤 Perfect for: falling asleep fast, to quiet overthinking, insomnia, anxiety
🎧 Best listened out loud, lights low and in a dark room
NEW STORY EVERY TUESDAY.
Welcome to Rest, I'm Jessika Gössl - English storyteller and narrator. I created Rest for grown-ups who need to feel looked after at the end of the day.
MORE REST:
🌙 Free Rest story download: https://restpodcast.beehiiv.com/
🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music: https://linktr.ee/RestPodcast
Music: 'Boundless' by Tranquilium on Uppbeat
https://uppbeat.io/c/tranquilium
License code: RLIHFBRFFOKZJNPX
13 Oct 2026
The Lighthouse Keeper | Cozy Sleep Story with Ocean Waves
Can't sleep? Fall asleep fast in a lighthouse on a starry night - a cozy sleep story for grown-ups with gentle ocean waves and soft music throughout.
Tonight, escape to the island of Lumera with Mabel, the Lighthouse Keeper. Step in from the cool night air into warm lamplight, climb the spiral stairs to the lantern room as the lens turns softly above you, and watch a rare meteor shower cross the sky.
🌊 Soundscape: gentle ocean waves + soft ambient music throughout the story
💤 Perfect for: insomnia, overthinking, nighttime anxiety, need to fall asleep fast
🎧 Best listened to out loud and in a dark room.
NEW STORY EVERY TUESDAY.
Welcome to Rest, I'm Jessika Gössl — storyteller and narrator. I created Rest for grown-ups who need to feel looked after at the end of the day.
MORE REST:
🌙 Free bedtime story download — https://restpodcast.beehiiv.com/
🎧 Listen on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music — linktr.ee/RestPodcast
Music: 'Boundless' by Tranquilium on Uppbeat
https://uppbeat.io/c/tranquilium
License code: VLV7WDEXAE9988K2
Reach and audience
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YouTube views
44,180
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
12 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
12 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 75 / 100
A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.
Quality
96
Social presence
0
YouTube
85
Engagement
51
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