Sleepless Creatives

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Sleepless Creatives is a sleep and well-being podcast for people in the Performing Arts and Creative industry. Hosted and read by Actor & Voice Actor, Florence St Leger, each episode is beautifully tailored towards the minds of Actors, Writers and other creatives in the form of stories, plays, poetry and more - allowing us to take you back to the page, back to the script and back to the words you love to perform. Because creativity is in our blood, but it's not always easy, so sometimes we need a gentle reminder of why we chose it.

  1. 27 May

    The Tale Of Squirrel Nutkin: A Springtime Wind-Down

    Do you have any thoughts or ideas about the show? Send us a text! Hello creators, Put your phone down for ten minutes and feel what happens, a short walk outside with no music, no scrolling, just fresh air and your own thoughts settling.  It sounds small, but for busy performers and creators, that tiny gap from noise can be the difference between lying awake and actually drifting off. Today, we ease into a nostalgic sleep story: Beatrix Potter’s The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin.  If you love bedtime stories for adults, relaxation audio, and practical sleep tips that don’t feel complicated, this is a gentle listen designed to calm your mind and soften you into rest.  Subscribe for more, share with a fellow tired creative, and leave a review telling us what helps you unwind before bed. Sweet dreams, Florence x Support the show Our Links: www.sleeplesscreativespodcast.co.ukOur producerInstagramSleepless Creatives is hosted by Florence St Leger, and produced by Canary Studios. The opening theme is Reflection by Birds of Norway.

    11 min
  2. The Devil and a Forest Dark: Dante's Inferno with Voice Actor Luke Jones

    27 Apr

    The Devil and a Forest Dark: Dante's Inferno with Voice Actor Luke Jones

    Do you have any thoughts or ideas about the show? Send us a text! Hello creators, You know that feeling when your body is tired but your mind keeps pacing the room? Tonight we try something different: a classic story read with enough calm to let your thoughts loosen their grip.  For our April Guest Reader we’re joined by voice actor Luke Jones, who brings a steady, intimate performance to the first three cantos of Dante’s Inferno from The Divine Comedy. Luke starts by sharing what first pulled him towards Dante: the strange magnetism of hell as an idea, the human need to map fear and faith, and the craft of dramatic poetry beyond the usual Shakespeare canon.  If you love sleep podcasts, bedtime stories, guided relaxation, or simply want a soothing way back into great literature, this one is designed to carry you until you drift off.  Subscribe for more readings, share it with a fellow sleepless creative, and leave a review telling us what scene stayed with you. Sweet dreams, Florence x Support the show Our Links: www.sleeplesscreativespodcast.co.ukOur producerInstagramSleepless Creatives is hosted by Florence St Leger, and produced by Canary Studios. The opening theme is Reflection by Birds of Norway.

    31 min

  3. 27 Mar

    Bedtime Brontë: Poetry for Creative Minds

    Do you have any thoughts or ideas about the show? Send us a text! Hello Creators Coming soon: Build Without Breaking, a new performing arts interview series releasing toward the end of the year. Follow us on Instagram to follow the launch: instagram.com/buildwithoutbreakingpod Let me guide you into a bedtime poetry reading inspired by the renewed buzz around Wuthering Heights and the world that shaped Emily Brontë.  We talk about her deep love of animals, nature, and home, and why Yorkshire’s wild moors and harsh wind feel stitched into the rhythm of her lines.  The poems move through darkness, devotion, and doubt: a storm you cannot leave, love and friendship measured by seasons, hope that turns away, moonlight that settles the room, a rose that withers, mist that softens tomorrow, and a final walk that holds grief with quiet honesty.   If you’re looking for a sleep podcast for performers and creatives, calming narration, and Emily Brontë poems to help with insomnia and anxious nights, press play and get comfortable.  Subscribe, share this with a fellow sleepless creative, and leave a review so more listeners can find a gentler way to end the day. Sweet dreams, Florence x Support the show Our Links: www.sleeplesscreativespodcast.co.ukOur producerInstagramSleepless Creatives is hosted by Florence St Leger, and produced by Canary Studios. The opening theme is Reflection by Birds of Norway.

    12 min
  4. Bonus Episode: A Bedtime Collection Of Classic Theatre Monologues

    19 Mar

    Bonus Episode: A Bedtime Collection Of Classic Theatre Monologues

    Do you have any thoughts or ideas about the show? Send us a text! Hello Creators, In this special bonus episode, we’re taking part in Podcaston 2026, where thousands of shows spotlight a charity they believe in. Ours is the Entertainment Community Fund, formerly the Actors Fund. They’ve been supporting the entertainment community since 1882, with practical help that can change everything when life gets shaky: emergency financial assistance, mental health support, housing resources, career coaching, and more. If you work in the performing arts, or you love someone who does, this is one to know. How to Support: entertainmentcommunity.org Follow them on Instagram To fit the performing arts theme, I asked our acting community on Instagram to inspire the readings, a soothing collection of favourite monologues from classic plays.  You’ll hear voices wrestling with betrayal and self-respect, the shock of beauty on a scrappy stage, the clarity of a calling, the dreamlike logic of memory, the moment a “doll” becomes a person again, and a king who remembers he is made of the same dust as everyone else.  It’s a calm, spoken-word listen designed for winding down, easing insomnia, and giving your nervous system something steady to follow. If it helps you rest, please subscribe, share it with a friend, support the Entertainment Community Fund via the links, and leave a review with the monologue that stayed with you. Sweet dreams, Florence x Support the show Our Links: www.sleeplesscreativespodcast.co.ukOur producerInstagramSleepless Creatives is hosted by Florence St Leger, and produced by Canary Studios. The opening theme is Reflection by Birds of Norway.

    18 min
  5. Wolves, Tigers and Wise Words: The Jungle Book with Voice Actor Rachael Naylor

    27 Feb

    Wolves, Tigers and Wise Words: The Jungle Book with Voice Actor Rachael Naylor

    Do you have any thoughts or ideas about the show? Send us a text! Hello Creators, In the first Guest Reader episode of 2026, we invited voice actor, director, and producer Rachel Naylor to share how to build a purposeful, patient, and community-driven life in voiceover—and then we will slow the room down together with a tender reading from The Jungle Book. It’s a blend of clear-eyed creative advice and comfort, designed for performers and makers who need both courage and quiet. Rachel opens up about twenty-five years behind the mic across commercials, promos, games, animation, and documentary, and why mentoring newer voices isn’t a side project but part of the craft.  She talks demos, directing sessions, and the daily habits that make a career resilient rather than brittle. If you’ve ever wondered how to follow your dream without burning out, her perspective is a calm, practical map: honour process, protect your energy, and keep showing up for the work you love. This episode is for the sleepless creative who wants sustainable growth, kinder routines, and a bedtime ritual that actually works. Press play for a grounded take on voiceover life, stay for the soothing lullaby of a classic tale, and wake up with fresher focus for the work that matters. If this helped you rest or rethink your path, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs a calm night, and leave a short review to help more creatives find us. Sweet dreams, Florence x Find Rachael: www.elementsdemos.com www.instagram.com/rachael.naylor Support the show Our Links: www.sleeplesscreativespodcast.co.ukOur producerInstagramSleepless Creatives is hosted by Florence St Leger, and produced by Canary Studios. The opening theme is Reflection by Birds of Norway.

    20 min
  6. Carmilla Chapter 6: Darkness, Discipline, And The Lure Of Blood

    27 Jan

    Carmilla Chapter 6: Darkness, Discipline, And The Lure Of Blood

    Do you have any thoughts or ideas about the show? Send us a text! Hello Creators, January doesn’t care about your calendar. The days are short, the air bites, and all those loud resolutions feel out of tune with a body that still wants to hibernate. We lean into that truth with a slower, kinder approach to creative momentum, and then dim the lights for a lush reading of Carmilla, Chapter Six, where devotion blurs into danger, and a silent figure stands at the foot of the bed. We start by resetting expectations for the new year, tracing why many cultures once marked a renewal in spring and how that rhythm can help modern creatives.  Instead of sprinting into 2026, we map small, low-friction habits.  So if you’re ever burned out by February, this is your permission to pace yourself without guilt. Then we settle into the velvet unease of Carmilla. The chapter unfolds with tender politeness, unspoken vows, and the unsettling promise that love can be both shelter and threat. You’ll hear the father’s protective refusal, Carmilla’s cryptic confessions, and the narrator’s night ritual of lit candles and locked doors, followed by a dream sequence: a monstrous cat, a stinging bite, and a woman in a dark dress. Curl up, press play, and let the mood carry you.  If the show resonates, follow us on social media, share it with a friend who’s pushing too hard, and leave a quick review. Sweet dreams, Florence x Support the show Our Links: www.sleeplesscreativespodcast.co.ukOur producerInstagramSleepless Creatives is hosted by Florence St Leger, and produced by Canary Studios. The opening theme is Reflection by Birds of Norway.

    12 min
  7. The Snow Queen: A Gentle Winters Lullaby

    24/12/2025

    The Snow Queen: A Gentle Winters Lullaby

    Do you have any thoughts or ideas about the show? Send us a text! Hello Creators, Holiday shine can feel sharp when your brain won’t switch off.  We open with a warm check‑in for creators and performers who feel the December squeeze, then curl up with the first half of The Snow Queen by Hans Christian Andersen—read softly to settle your breath and steady your thoughts. The tale unfolds like a mirror to our creative lives. The troll’s shattered glass warps beauty and amplifies flaws, much like the feed, metrics, and self-comparison that creep in after dark.  Looking ahead to the new year, the show returns in January 2026 with five new guest readers and a bigger project taking shape behind the scenes.  For now, make tea, dim the room, and let the cadence of a classic carry you toward rest.  If this brought you a little peace, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs a softer night, and leave a quick review to help more sleepless creatives find us. I hope all of you have a lovely holiday season and a happy New Year! Florence x Support the show Our Links: www.sleeplesscreativespodcast.co.ukOur producerInstagramSleepless Creatives is hosted by Florence St Leger, and produced by Canary Studios. The opening theme is Reflection by Birds of Norway.

    36 min
  8. A Voice Actor’s Lullaby: Treasure Island’s First Chapter with Robyn McConnell

    27/11/2025

    A Voice Actor’s Lullaby: Treasure Island’s First Chapter with Robyn McConnell

    Do you have any thoughts or ideas about the show? Send us a text! Hello Creators, Ever meet a classic through its film cousins first? Join our final Guest Reader of 2025, trans voice actor Robyn McConnell, as she traces the surprising lineage between Treasure Planet and Muppets Treasure Island and the book that started it all—then slip into a soft, steady reading of Stevenson’s opening chapter. Robyn shares how adaptations simplify early stakes, why some versions erase Jim Hawkins’ father, and what that choice does to the mood of the Admiral Benbow. Together we map what the films kept—the songs, the myth, the promise of danger—and what the novel restores: the quiet dread of waiting, the texture of a frayed coat, the weight of a debt unpaid. It’s a guided rediscovery that treats story as both study and sanctuary. From the captain’s first knock to Dr Livesey’s unflinching rebuke, the chapter unfolds in calm detail.  Robyn’s performance stays warm and restrained, giving you space to breathe while keeping the thread of the tale clear.  If you’ve only known the story through animation and puppets, you’ll hear why the original opening is a masterclass in atmosphere—rich, patient, and haunting in the gentlest way. If you enjoy thoughtful storytelling, cosy narration, and a little literary myth-busting, this one’s for you.  Follow for more sleep-friendly readings, share with a friend who needs a calmer night, and leave a quick review to help others find their way to rest. Sweet Dreams, Florence x Follow Robyn: https://rmcconnellva.carrd.co/ Instagram: @cubixfails Support the show Our Links: www.sleeplesscreativespodcast.co.ukOur producerInstagramSleepless Creatives is hosted by Florence St Leger, and produced by Canary Studios. The opening theme is Reflection by Birds of Norway.

    17 min
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Sleepless Creatives is a sleep and well-being podcast for people in the Performing Arts and Creative industry. Hosted and read by Actor & Voice Actor, Florence St Leger, each episode is beautifully tailored towards the minds of Actors, Writers and other creatives in the form of stories, plays, poetry and more - allowing us to take you back to the page, back to the script and back to the words you love to perform. Because creativity is in our blood, but it's not always easy, so sometimes we need a gentle reminder of why we chose it.

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  • Creator
    Canary Studios
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    66
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Sleepless Creatives
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