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Fall asleep with Henrik
Sleep better with Swedish storyteller Henrik Ståhl. Experience calming conversations, imaginative stories, and gentle humor designed to help you unwind and drift off. Each episode features Henrik’s soothing voice guiding you through introspective reflections and relaxing narratives, offering a unique alternative to traditional meditation apps. Perfect for insomniacs, overthinkers, or anyone seeking a peaceful end to their day. New episodes weekly.Sit back, relax, and let Henrik take you on an…
Episodes
- Fall asleep with Henrik
Fall Asleep with Henrik Trailer
Welcome to Fall Asleep with Henrik! This isn’t meditation. And it’s not a bedtime story. It’s me — Henrik — talking softly, strangely, truthfully, until your…
Fall asleep with HenrikWho's Holding the Camera?
Hi Sleepy.I’m not inspired today. Which is perfect, really. Because what better place to begin than from absolutely nowhere?We start with a cheerful dead mouse…
Fall asleep with HenrikThe Fingertip of Bliss
Hi Sleepy. Do you ever feel like you’ve swapped yourself out, part by part, until you’re a totally different person, yet somehow still…you? Tonight, we set…
Fall asleep with HenrikDescend Into Decency
Welcome, Sleepy. Tonight we travel nowhere and everywhere. From rain-soaked Stockholm afternoons to marble statues of sorrow in the dark, from sugar-longings…
Fall asleep with HenrikWe’re Alone, Together
Hi, Sleepy. Tonight, I’m laying on my sofa—yes, laying, not lying, although I’m probably also lying a bit—and speaking into the soft Stockholm summer night…
Fall asleep with HenrikHigher, Deeper, Crumblier
Hi Sleepy. I’m not in my studio tonight. I’m in my living room, and you’re welcome to wander around—mentally, I mean. This is one of those episodes where I try…
Fall asleep with HenrikThis Is Not a Dream, Sleepy
Hi Sleepy. Welcome back to my humble abode!Tonight, we tumble headfirst into memory. A snowy road, a sausage in the oven, a father who cries over forgotten ice…
Fall asleep with HenrikYou Are Not Your Panic
Hi, Sleepy. Today we glide into a fog of unfinished business, unbarked dogs, and AK-free mornings. We talk Ice Cube, yes—but not clinically. We also marvel at…
Fall asleep with HenrikExistential Comfort Food
Welcome back, Sleepy. Tonight, it's just you and me again—Henrik, here in my little studio in Stockholm, whispering gently into your ear with my weird dialect…
Fall asleep with HenrikBig Spaces, Small Hearts
Hi Sleepy. Tonight we stand together on the edge of something that maybe was never there to begin with. I talk about the third arm that vanished, the cliff…
Fall asleep with HenrikJust One of Those Nights, Sleepy
Hi, Sleepy. This is me again. Henrik. Floating above the endless void of meaning and language and strangely shaped English sentences. In tonight’s episode, I…
Fall asleep with HenrikThis Is Not a Sleep Podcast (But Maybe It Is)
Hi, Sleepy. Welcome to this oddly brave little boat of a podcast, wobbling out into the great English-speaking sea with nothing but mismatched oars, a thermos…
Fall asleep with HenrikBetween You and me, Why did he join the navy?
Sleepy, tonight’s journey to sleep is less about neat conclusions and more about wandering through the vaults of your childhood imagination—swimming in coins…
Fall asleep with HenrikSquare Dancing with Ghosts
Hi Sleepy.Tonight’s episode is a softly crumbling biscuit of memory, longing, and the strangely delicious ache of childhood love. We wander back to Linghed…
Fall asleep with HenrikDebris, Please Stay Awhile
Sleepy… what happens, happens. And right now, there’s nothing we can do about it. So let’s go...In this episode, I do what I do best: I forget what I’m doing…
Fall asleep with HenrikConversations from the Lighthouse
Hi Sleepy. So, here we are again—just you and me, Henrik. Tonight, I’m nervous and curious all at once, trying out this whole…
Fall asleep with HenrikCampfire Smoke
Smoke gets in my eyes, Sleepy.Tonight, we wander through the fog—the good kind, the dreamy kind. The kind where thoughts are like lazy ghosts around a…
Fall asleep with HenrikWolf Shield’s Daughter
Hi Sleepy. Tonight, we trace the tangled threads of Henrik’s lineage — from noble knights with goat-pensions and helmet-fields, to tall matriarchs in hypnotic…
Fall asleep with HenrikA Gap Between Timelines
In this meandering nighttime journey, Henrik takes us through the complex emotions of family reunions and generational differences. From a meaningful…
Fall asleep with HenrikHave you ever met a fox, Sleepy?
In the enchanting realm of Henrik's stream of consciousness, this episode weaves a fantastical tale of a kingdom called Aurelia where power and wealth are…
Fall asleep with HenrikThe Dignity of Doubt
In this meandering journey through consciousness, Henrik explores the complex relationship between certainty and humility, weaving together personal stories…
Fall asleep with HenrikI feel like I am taking care of Henrik
In this unusually intimate episode, Henrik opens the door to his inner world, sharing the profound changes and transitions in his personal life. Through a…
Fall asleep with HenrikSometimes you just need time to be sad
In this deeply personal episode, Henrik navigates through a day of profound emotional exploration, weaving together themes of existential loneliness, parental…
Fall asleep with HenrikI like the concept of you
In this episode, Henrik weaves an intricate tapestry of human existence through a collection of imagined lives, each one a reflection of our shared desire to…
Fall asleep with HenrikMy Cold Core (CC)
In this meditative journey, Henrik invites us into the depths of winter at Adventure Wolf, his studio sanctuary, where he contemplates the persistent cold that…
Fall asleep with HenrikA Day We Will Forget
In this episode, Henrik weaves together an intimate tapestry of historical musings and personal reflections, creating a dreamlike exploration of the mundane…
Fall asleep with HenrikOddly Specific Untrue Facts About Stockholm
Join Henrik on a whimsical journey through the cobblestone streets of medieval Stockholm, where fact and fiction dance together in the candlelight. In this…
Fall asleep with HenrikKissing Coins Under Starlight
In this deeply contemplative episode, Henrik takes us on an intimate exploration of what it means to exist in a universe full of wonder. Beginning with a…
Fall asleep with HenrikThe New Years Episode
This is an extra long New Years epsiode!Sleep Tight and happy New Year dear Sleepy!Thank you for supporting this embryo of a podcast during its first year!See…
Fall asleep with HenrikThe christmas episode
This is an extra long Christmas special!Sleep tight!Episodes within this episode:Eternal NannieDelilah is living a very slow lifeThe pregnant table's daughter…
Fall asleep with HenrikThe Anatomy of Loneliness
In this deeply personal episode, Henrik talks about his relationship with the TV show Buffy the Vampire Slayer, weaving together themes of loneliness…
Fall asleep with HenrikEternal Nannie
Join Henrik as he drifts through a tapestry of time and space, weaving together the story of Nannie - an immortal soul trapped in eternal youth - and his own…
Fall asleep with HenrikI'm harmonized, are you?
In this meandering journey through consciousness, Henrik takes us on an intimate exploration of growing pains, both as a parent and once as a child himself…
Fall asleep with HenrikI'm not the optimal sun boy
Join Henrik on a mesmerizing journey through the landscapes of imagination as he contemplates the nature of sleeping giants beneath our feet and safe havens…
Fall asleep with HenrikThe Grand Fiesta of Existence
In this cozy bedtime episode, Henrik invites us into his bedroom for an intimate exploration of existence, childhood television, and the comforting vastness of…
Fall asleep with HenrikI was a child like 16 seconds ago
In this deeply personal episode, Henrik meanders through thoughts about life's inherent chaos, childhood memories, and the bittersweet journey of growing…
Fall asleep with HenrikThe Sun King's Secret Pain
In this uniquely intimate episode, Henrik takes us on a meandering journey through his thoughts on the eve of a significant political event. With his…
Fall asleep with HenrikThe Cosmic Shopping Cart
In this mesmerizing episode, Henrik takes us on an unexpected philosophical journey through the nature of pain, existence, and... bananas. Starting with a…
Fall asleep with HenrikI mourn her tiny ears
In this deeply introspective episode, Henrik takes us on a journey through his childhood memories, parenting struggles, and the bittersweet nature of watching…
Fall asleep with HenrikArses and information
In this episode, Henrik takes us on a journey through the world of J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth, focusing particularly on the everyday lives of elves. With…
Fall asleep with HenrikThe strains and the grains of me
In this dreamy episode of "Fall Asleep with Henrik," our favorite host takes us on a serendipitous journey through the landscape of his own mind, exploring the…
Fall asleep with HenrikStand tall in the stream of annoyance
In this whimsically introspective episode, Henrik takes us on a meandering journey through his childhood memories, philosophical musings, and quirky tangents…
Fall asleep with HenrikThe Lustrous-Haired Swede's Guide to Self-Promotion
In this episode, Henrik takes us on a unstructured journey walk the complexities of self-promotion, cultural differences, and the challenges of pursuing one's…
Fall asleep with HenrikThoughts are guests in our mind
In this episode, Henrik takes us on an unexpected adventure, starting with a humorous anecdote about Swedish gardens filled with imaginary oranges and…
Fall asleep with HenrikRoad peace guy
In this episode, Henrik takes us on a emotional ride through his recent triumph of finally acquiring his driver's license. With his signature blend of humor…
Fall asleep with HenrikBOY (again)
In this highly requested rerun of the most listened-to episode of Fall Asleep with Henrik, "BOY" our host Henrik Ståhl takes us on a deeply personal and…
Fall asleep with HenrikDelilah is living a very slow life
In this whimsical episode of "Fall Asleep with Henrik," our host takes us on a meandering journey through the imaginary world of Transylvanian maids…
Fall asleep with HenrikEvil Underwear in Space
In this dreamy, stream-of-consciousness episode, Henrik takes us on a journey from the nostalgic world of He-Man action figures to the vast expanse of the…
Fall asleep with HenrikChaotic Cows and Screaming Roosters
In this captivating episode of "Fall Asleep with Henrik," our host takes us on a fragmented journey through his stream of consciousness, blending humor…
Fall asleep with HenrikThe Lost Art of the Freeze Frame
In this meandering and introspective episode, Henrik takes us on a journey through his thoughts about family, childhood memories, and the philosophical nature…
Fall asleep with HenrikThe fugitive who crashed my party
In this mesmerizing episode of "Fall Asleep with Henrik," our host takes us on a winding journey through his thoughts, memories, and musings. Henrik delves…
Fall asleep with HenrikThe Pregnant Table's Daughter
Embark on a questionable journey through Henrik's stream of consciousness as he weaves a tale of unlikely parenthood, hidden talents, and the art of…
Fall asleep with HenrikThe Dark Lenses of Susan
In this deeply personal and introspective episode, Henrik takes us on a meandering journey through his thoughts, memories, and innermost feelings. With his…
Fall asleep with HenrikI am olives, beer and coffee
In this winding, introspective episode, Henrik takes us on a meandering journey through his experiences with love, from childhood crushes to adult…
Fall asleep with HenrikThe Sun Has No Shame Today
In this freewheeling episode of "Fall Asleep with Henrik", our intrepid host embarks on a stream of consciousness journey that covers everything from his last…
Fall asleep with HenrikVegemite, Fog, and the Untamed Mind
In this deeply personal installment of "Fall Asleep with Henrik", the host Henrik Ståhl openly shares the formative experiences and psychological struggles…
Fall asleep with HenrikBoy
"A Poignant Exploration of Aging, Self-Acceptance, and the Mysteries of the Mind"In this profoundly introspective installment of "Fall Asleep with Henrik," the…
Fall asleep with HenrikThe Quantum Conundrum of Siegfried and Roy
In this thought-provoking installment of "Fall Asleep with Henrik", the host Henrik Ståhl embarks on a meandering exploration of life's grand questions and…
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Hello Ayoh
Hello Sleepies, and welcome to another episode of Fall Asleep with Henrik. In this episode, I took some time to welcome all the new listeners who have…
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Book of the Day
"An Imaginative, Meandering Journey Through Time and Space"In this latest installment of "Fall Asleep with Henrik", the host Henrik Ståhl once again embarks on…