Welcome to Rest A-Z, the sleep and relaxation podcast that helps busy minds wake down. If you are a tired parent, a stressed professional, or anyone struggling with late-night insomnia, this soft-spoken bedtime guide is designed for you.
Each episode takes a single comforting topic—from gardening and train travel to home cooking—and wanders through the alphabet using slow-paced, lighthearted word association. Blending genuine relaxation techniques with a wry, observational sense of humour, Rest A-Z offers a relatable, cozy escape from daytime anxiety without taking itself too seriously.
Subscribe for your regular dose of peaceful storytelling, gentle ambient talk, and stress relief. Turn down the lights, close your eyes, and let’s quiet your mind from A to Z.
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Hot Drinks – soothing sleep ramble and meditative chat
Settle in with a steamy (steamy like steam, not...) slow-paced journey through the alphabet dedicated to hot drinks, comforting brews, and cozy café rituals. From loose-leaf teas and herbal infusions to morning espresso, warm mugs, and gentle steam, this relaxing sleep podcast uses soft word association to quiet a busy mind. Blending peaceful, ambient storytelling with a wry, lighthearted touch, it’s a warm and comforting bedtime story for tired parents, overthinkers, or anyone looking to ease stress and wind down for a peaceful night's rest.
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3 Sept 2026
Sauna – a calming sleep ramble
Step into the warmth and unwind with a soothing ramble-chat through the alphabet, all about the soothing world of saunas, steam, and Scandinavian calm. This relaxing sleep podcast uses gentle word association to help lower your heart rate and melt away daytime stress. Blending peaceful, ambient storytelling with a lighthearted, observational touch, it’s a cozy, warm bedtime story for tired parents, busy minds, or anyone seeking a peaceful escape from late-night insomnia. Don't listen to it in a sauna, you'll break your headphones.
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3 Jul 2026
The Great British Pub – cosy ambient sleep chat
Pull up a comfortable chair and unwind with a slow, soothing journey through the alphabet dedicated to the comforting atmosphere of the classic British pub. From sticky beer coasters and roaring log fires to changing barrels and eating crisps, this relaxing sleep podcast uses gentle word association to calm an overactive mind. Blending peaceful, ambient rambling with a wry and lighthearted sense of humour, it’s the ultimate wind-down companion for tired parents, busy professionals, or anyone looking for a cozy, down-to-earth escape from late-night insomnia.
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19 Jun 2026
Breakfast – soft spoken sleep meditation
Wake down with a slow, soothing exploration of the alphabet centred on cosy morning rituals, ultimate comfort foods, and the politics of café culture. This unique relaxation podcast blends gentle, observational humour with quiet storytelling to take the focus off your daily stress. The ultimate wind-down companion for busy parents and overthinkers looking for a peaceful, lighthearted night's sleep.
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30 Mar 2026
Dogs
Take some time out of your morning dog walk to stop and sniff the breeze with a relaxing, meditative episode all about our canine companions.
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16 Mar 2026
Under the Sea
This episode takes a gentle and meandering look at what's in our seas and oceans, covering a simple A to Z from Anemones to Zooplankton. Time to drift away on the currents, and drift off to sleep.
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8 Mar 2026
Home Cooking
Take a deep breath and sip on the broth of relaxation with this improvised, meditative podcast covering the A to Z of Home Cooking.
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1 Mar 2026
Hiking
Take a gentle meandering hike through the A to Z of hiking. Rest A-Z is a meditative podcast to help you relax and recharge wherever you are.
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22 Feb 2026
Train Travel
Relax with a meditative monologue on UK Train Travel, guided by the alphabet.
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22 Feb 2026
Gardening
Enjoy a gentle, meandering look at Gardening through the medium of the alphabet.
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22 Feb 2026
Sleep
Unwind as you discover more about Sleep through the medium of the alphabet.
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