Episode Details

Relax with Part 4 of The Journal of the First Voyage of Columbus, part of our sleep podcast series combining historical storytelling and ambient sound. As Columbus explores native traditions, island life, and spiritual meaning in his journal entries from December 4–20, 1492, you’ll be lulled to sleep by the hum of the highway and a soothing bedtime story. This episode supports your bedtime routine with peaceful narration, relaxing sounds, and breathing cues to help you fall asleep naturally.

(00:00) The Ride Home soundscape, bedtime narration, and breathing cues

(13:16) Reading from The Journal of the First Voyage of Columbus (Dec 4–20, 1492)

(59:26) The Ride Home soundscape only

About The Ride Home: Drift off in the backseat of your parents’ car as the soft rumble of tires and a glowing night sky surround you. Memories of love, comfort, and childhood ease you toward restful sleep.

About The Sleep Retreat: The Sleep Retreat is a calming podcast for bedtime, featuring relaxing stories, ambient soundscapes, and soothing narration. Created to ease insomnia and help you fall asleep fast with natural storytelling and peaceful sound.

The Sleep Retreat is a production of Six Horse Media. Stories and narration by James Wolner.

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Music Credits:

Track Title: Sleep Meditation

Artist: Mapa

Source: Jamendo.com 

Track Title: Meditation Healing

Artist: Bulbasound

Source: Jamendo.com

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