Unwind with Jessica Porter

Jessica Porter
  • 5.0 (92)
  • Mental Health

When the world pulls you away from yourself... Unwind brings you home The world is changing quickly, and in weird ways. If you’ve been caught in your thoughts, holding tension, or feeling disconnected from your own energy, Unwind is a space to gently let go. Through guided meditations and hypnotic language, Jessica — original host of the Sleep Magic podcast, who has guided millions of listeners to relax and return to themselves — helps you experience what emerges when you unwind: more clarity, more connection, more you.  So you can bring your best to this world.  Because power isn’t something you force. It’s what you find when you unwind.

Episodes

  1. 2d ago

    Deep Unwind: Bye Bye Perfecktionism 🌊

    Deep Unwind: Bye Bye Perfecktionism 🌊 Seeking perfection can be an inspiring goal in some areas of life: A musician practices until the notes are just right; a baker carefully measures each ingredient. But perfectionism is something different. It asks us to believe that we must somehow become finished—complete, flawless, and beyond improvement. In this Deep Unwind, you'll gently loosen the grip of perfectionism and discover a different kind of perfection: the quiet intelligence and order found in nature itself. Your journey begins beside the ocean, where you explore a tide pool filled with shells, seaweed, barnacles, and tiny forms of life. You'll discover that beauty doesn't arise from everything being neat or complete—it emerges through constant movement, exchange, and renewal. As your awareness expands beyond the shoreline, you'll experience a shift in perspective, recognizing that you, too, are part of a living system that is continuously healing, adapting, and evolving. There is nothing to force. Nothing to finish. Life already knows how to unfold. This Unwind includes: Guided hypnosis, deep relaxation, overcoming perfectionism, letting go of control, nervous system regulation, parasympathetic relaxation, stress relief, mindfulness, self-acceptance, personal growth, subconscious transformation, and trusting the natural flow of life. Stay in Touch Support the show If you'd like to spend more time in the world of Unwind, you'll find bonus episodes, ad-free listening, live gatherings, and behind-the-scenes content on Patreon. Thanks for unwinding with me! 💗 Jessica

  2. 4d ago

    Deep Unwind: Summer Road Trip 🚗

    Deep Unwind: Summer Road Trip 🚗  There's something about a summer road trip that invites you to let go... The destination matters, of course—but somewhere along the way, the journey itself becomes the point. Mile after mile, the landscape unfolds, thoughts begin to soften, and life settles into a slower, steadier rhythm. In this Deep Unwind, you'll travel the legendary Route 66 through the wide-open landscapes of Arizona. After getting nourished in a cozy roadside diner with a good friend, you'll climb into a classic station wagon and head west beneath an endless blue sky. As the miles pass, you'll find that the road isn't simply carrying you across the country—it's carrying you inward. This Unwind includes: Guided hypnosis, deep relaxation, Route 66, sensory visualization, nervous system regulation, parasympathetic relaxation, personal growth and American landscapes. Stay in Touch Support the show If you'd like to spend more time in the world of Unwind, you'll find bonus episodes, ad-free listening, live gatherings, and behind-the-scenes content on Patreon. Thanks for unwinding with me! 💗 Jessica

  3. Jul 17

    Daily Unwind: You Are Whole 🌳

    Daily Unwind: You Are Whole 🌳 You may feel broken at times, but what if you actually aren't? We all have moments when we feel disconnected from ourselves—fragmented by stress, loss, self-doubt, or old stories we've carried for far too long. But beneath those experiences is something quieter, steadier, and remarkably resilient. In this Daily Unwind, you'll gently settle into deep relaxation before exploring the idea that wholeness isn't something you have to earn or rebuild. Just as your body continuously heals, repairs, and renews itself, your deeper self is always moving toward integration, balance, and well-being. Through guided hypnosis, you'll release old beliefs that no longer serve you and reconnect with the quiet truth that has been there all along: You are whole. This Unwind includes: Guided hypnosis, deep relaxation, self-acceptance, healing, nervous system regulation, emotional resilience, releasing limiting beliefs, stress relief, anxiety relief, positive affirmations, mind-body connection, and reconnecting with your authentic self. Stay in Touch Support the show If you'd like to spend more time in the world of Unwind, you'll find bonus episodes, ad-free listening, live gatherings, and behind-the-scenes content on Patreon. Thanks for unwinding with me! 💗 Jessica

  4. Jul 9

    Deep Unwind: Unwind with the Stoics 🏛️

    Deep Unwind: Unwind with the Stoics 🏛️  What if peace is found in simply recognizing what is—and isn't—within your control? In this Deep Unwind, you'll journey back to ancient Athens, where olive trees sway over weathered marble, cicadas sing beneath the warm Mediterranean sun, and one of history's most influential philosophies quietly began. As your body relaxes into a deeply restorative hypnotic state, you'll walk the same ancient pathways once traveled by Zeno, the founder of Stoicism. You'll discover how the loss of everything he owned became the beginning of a remarkable inner freedom, and how his teachings were carried through Seneca, Epictetus, Marcus Aurelius, and eventually into the timeless wisdom of the Serenity Prayer. Sometimes peace is found by gently loosening your grip... and coming home to yourself. This Unwind includes: Stoicism, acceptance, inner peace, resilience, nervous system regulation, parasympathetic activation, guided hypnosis, deep relaxation, guided meditation, mindfulness, stress relief, anxiety relief, personal growth, Marcus Aurelius, and ancient history.  Stay in Touch Support the show If you'd like to spend more time in the world of Unwind, you'll find bonus episodes, ad-free listening, live gatherings, and behind-the-scenes content on Patreon. Thanks for unwinding with me! 💗 Jessica

  5. Jul 6

    Daily Unwind: Reconnecting with Your Why ⛽

    Reconnecting with Your Why ⛽  In the rush of everyday life, it's easy to lose sight of why we're doing what we're doing. We become busy, distracted, caffeinated, productive... and somewhere along the way, we can lose touch with the deeper motivations that give our lives meaning and direction. In this Daily Unwind, you'll first settle into a deeply relaxed state before gently exploring one of the most important questions we can ask ourselves: What truly fuels me? As your body relaxes and your subconscious mind becomes more receptive, you'll reconnect with the quiet source of your own authentic energy, allowing your "why" to become a source of clarity, motivation, and peace. Sometimes we need to become still in order to remember why we're moving. This Unwind includes: Reconnecting with your purpose, discovering your "why,"  nervous system regulation, parasympathetic activation, motivation, deep relaxation, stress relief, self-reflection, hypnosis for motivation, and intention setting. Stay in Touch Support the show If you'd like to spend more time in the world of Unwind, you'll find bonus episodes, ad-free listening, live gatherings, and behind-the-scenes content on Patreon. Thanks for unwinding with me! 💗 Jessica

  6. Jul 1

    Deep Unwind: Full Body Release 🌸

    Full Body Release 🌸 Unwinding isn't just about letting your muscles soften. Sometimes it's about letting go of the beliefs that have quietly convinced you that rest isn't safe, or unproductive, or that you don't deserve it. In this gentle hypnosis, you'll travel through each area of your body, releasing physical tension while also exploring the unconscious patterns that can keep us holding on. Together, we'll soften hypervigilance, perfectionism, inherited beliefs about productivity, and the feeling that we always need to stay "on." As your awareness moves slowly from your toes to your mind, you'll discover that relaxation isn't something you force—it is something you allow. Little by little, your body remembers what it has always known: how to rest. Whether you're listening before sleep, during a quiet afternoon, or anytime you need to reconnect with yourself, this episode offers a peaceful invitation to release what no longer serves you and return to your natural state of ease. This Unwind includes: Full body relaxation, guided hypnosis, nervous system regulation, somatic relaxation, anxiety relief, hypervigilance recovery, releasing unconscious beliefs, healing productivity guilt, perfectionism recovery, parasympathetic activation, bilateral awareness, body scan meditation, inner child healing, self-compassion, and progressive relaxation to help you unwind completely. Stay in Touch Support the show Stay in Touch Support the show If you'd like to spend more time in the world of Unwind, you'll find bonus episodes, ad-free listening, live gatherings, and behind-the-scenes content on Patreon. Thanks for unwinding with me! 💗 Jessica

  7. Jun 24

    Deep Unwind: Drop Your Worries 🧺

    Drop Your Worries What happens when you care deeply about the people in your life, but find yourself carrying their struggles as though they were your own? Inspired by a listener's question, this Deep Unwind is for anyone who feels responsible for fixing, managing, mediating, or holding everything together. Parents, partners, caregivers, helpers, and highly sensitive souls often carry more than they were ever meant to carry. Together, we'll explore a gentler way of relating to the people we love, our responsibilities, the uncertainties of life, and the concerns that can quietly accumulate in our minds and bodies. You don't have to stop loving. You don't have to stop caring. But you are allowed to loosen your grip...  This Deep Unwind contains: nervous system regulation, guided imagery, gentle hypnosis, codependency healing, support for caregivers and highly sensitive people, stress reduction, strengthening boundaries and restoring emotional  If you drift off during this Deep Unwind, that's perfectly okay. You may simply allow yourself to rest, relax, and receive whatever feels supportive for you today. Stay in Touch Support the show If you'd like to spend more time in the world of Unwind, you'll find bonus episodes, ad-free listening, live gatherings, and behind-the-scenes content on Patreon. Thanks for unwinding with me! 💗 Jessica

  8. Jun 22

    The Deep Unwind: The Kindness Beneath It All 💛

    💛 The Kindness Beneath It All These days, it can feel as though humanity is being pulled apart at the seams.  The loudest voices often rise to the surface, and the endless stream of information can leave us feeling disconnected from one another. In this Deep Unwind, we explore a different possibility. By going into deep relaxation, you'll reconnect with a quieter layer of human experience—the natural warmth, kindness, and connection that have allowed us to care for one another, build communities, raise families, and move through history together. As your body relaxes and your awareness settles into your heart, you'll experience a growing sense of connection: first within yourself, then with the people closest to you, and eventually with the larger human family of which we are all a part. Many listeners find that they drift in and out of awareness during Deep Unwinds. That's perfectly natural. You may remain aware of every word, you may find your mind wandering, or you may drift into a deeply relaxed dreamlike state. Simply allow yourself to enjoy the experience and trust that your subconscious mind continues to participate. In this Deep Unwind: deep relaxation, self-hypnosis, emotional softening, inner peace, compassion and connection. Stay in Touch Support the show If you'd like to spend more time in the world of Unwind, you'll find bonus episodes, ad-free listening, live gatherings, and behind-the-scenes content on Patreon. Thanks for unwinding with me! 💗 Jessica

  9. Jun 17

    Daily Unwind: Your Power Is Not Where You Think It Is 💥

    We live in a world that encourages us to solve, strategize, analyze, and push our way forward. But what if your greatest source of power doesn't come from effort? In today's Daily Unwind, we explore a different possibility. As your body relaxes, you'll journey below the busy thinking mind and reconnect with one of the deeper sources of wisdom within you—your heart. Together, we'll explore the difference between striving and allowing, and discover a quieter, steadier kind of strength that has been with you all along.   Enjoy your power!!  Stay in Touch Support the show If you'd like to spend more time in the world of Unwind, you'll find bonus episodes, ad-free listening, live gatherings, and behind-the-scenes content on Patreon. Thanks for unwinding with me! 💗 Jessica

  10. Jun 8

    The Daily Unwind: Stop Spiraling 🌀

    In this episode of Unwind, we explore the habit of spiraling thoughts and discover a different way of working with them. Rather than fighting the mental looping, or attempting to control it, this episode will help you reconnect with the deeper currents beneath mental activity. As the body relaxes, the spiraling energy begins to move down through the heart, and the body, becoming more grounded, creative, and useful.   In this Unwind: relaxation, self-hypnosis, nervous system regulation, and personal growth. Some listeners may drift into sleep, while others remain aware throughout the experience. For best results, listen regularly. The nervous system responds beautifully to repetition, and each time you return to an episode, your relaxation response will  deepen. Stay in Touch Support the show If you'd like to spend more time in the world of Unwind, you'll find bonus episodes, ad-free listening, live gatherings, and behind-the-scenes content on Patreon. Thanks for unwinding with me! 💗 Jessica

  11. Jun 8

    Deep Unwind: The Mineral Baths 🛁

    Deep Unwind at the Mineral Baths Tonight, we descend beneath an ancient city to a hidden mineral spring, where warm waters rise from deep within the earth. As you soak in these restorative baths, you'll relax reeallllly deeply, quiet the mind, and reconnect with the steady source of energy that fuels us from below. In this Deep Unwind: deep relaxation, guided imagery, connection to the restorative energy of the earth, belonging, renewal, and inner strength. Stay in Touch Support the show If you'd like to spend more time in the world of Unwind, you'll find bonus episodes, ad-free listening, live gatherings, and behind-the-scenes content on Patreon. Thanks for unwinding with me! 💗 Jessica

  12. Jun 8

    Welcome to Unwind 🪷

    Welcome to Unwind: What Do We Find When We Unwind? 🪷 In this introductory episode, Jessica shares the vision behind Unwind: a deep relaxation experience that will help you reconnect with your intuition, creativity, and resilience. After years of helping people relax through sleep hypnosis, Jessica began asking a bigger question: What happens when we bring that same relaxation into our waking lives? So we're going to find out... Together, we'll explore what becomes possible when we soften the noise, release tension, and reconnect with the deeper intelligence already inside us.  In this episode: the philosophy behind Unwind, nervous system relaxation, inner strength, intuition, emotional resilience, and creating a new relationship with stress. Stay in Touch Support the show If you'd like to spend more time in the world of Unwind, you'll find bonus episodes, ad-free listening, live gatherings, and behind-the-scenes content on Patreon. Thanks for unwinding with me! 💗 Jessica

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When the world pulls you away from yourself... Unwind brings you home The world is changing quickly, and in weird ways. If you’ve been caught in your thoughts, holding tension, or feeling disconnected from your own energy, Unwind is a space to gently let go. Through guided meditations and hypnotic language, Jessica — original host of the Sleep Magic podcast, who has guided millions of listeners to relax and return to themselves — helps you experience what emerges when you unwind: more clarity, more connection, more you.  So you can bring your best to this world.  Because power isn’t something you force. It’s what you find when you unwind.

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  • Creator
    Jessica Porter
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Unwind with Jessica Porter
  • Show Website
    Unwind with Jessica Porter

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