The Ride Home: The Old Manse by Nathaniel Hawthorne – Relaxing Sleep Story & Gentle Narration

Unwind to the calming atmosphere of The Ride Home in this relaxing sleep podcast episode. Hear Nathaniel Hawthorne’s The Old Manse, a nostalgic and meditative essay on the quiet reflections of life and literature, delivered over the soft crackle of a vintage AM radio. With tranquil narration, nighttime soundscapes, and breathing cues, this bedtime story is designed to ease anxiety, support your bedtime routine, and help you fall asleep naturally. (00:00) The Ride Home soundscape, bedtime story, breathing cues (13:16) The Old Manse by Nathaniel Hawthorne – AM radio narration (01:29:55) The Ride Home soundscape only About The Ride Home: Drift off peacefully in the backseat of your parents’ car, lulled by the gentle hum of the engine and the quiet rhythm of the road. As moonlight spills across the highway and memories stir, you’re surrounded by warm, nostalgic comfort and soft nighttime sounds that invite restful sleep. About The Sleep Retreat: The Sleep Retreat is a sleep podcast with calming bedtime stories and relaxing soundscapes to help you fall asleep fast. Each episode invites you into a quiet, immersive soundscape designed to ease insomnia, reduce anxiety, and support a peaceful bedtime routine. The Sleep Retreat is a production of Six Horse Media. Stories and narration by James Wolner. Have a question or want to suggest a new soundscape? Email: [e-mail] Interested in advertising? Contact: [e-mail] Website: thesleepretreatpodcast.com YouTube: @The-Sleep-Retreat Bluesky: @thesleepretreatpod.bsky.social X/Twitter: @sleepretreatpod Instagram: @sleepretreatpod TikTok: @sleepretreatpod Music Credits: Track Title: Sleep Meditation Artist: Mapa Source: Jamendo.com Track Title: Meditation Healing Artist: Bulbasound Source: Jamendo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices