Cultivating Cozy: Kathryn Nicolai's Gentle Approach to Sleep Through Stories
Doro and Trica welcome author and podcaster Kathryn Nicolai to discuss the importance of bedtime stories and their calming effects on sleep. They talk about her work: collections of stories that she reads aloud to help her listeners fall asleep. Her podcast combines the art of storytelling with the healing power of mindfulness, offering a retreat for the mind, with an intended medicinal effect.
Kathryn shares insights into her creative process and the intimate connections she bridges with listeners, most touchingly of those who use her work in hospice care. The conversation also touches on the significance of community. Kathryn’s focus on sleep as a foundation for good health mirrors her belief that creativity is a practice, something that can be developed over time with consistent effort and intention, and she encourages listeners to explore mindfulness, self-care, and connection through storytelling.
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qUOTES:
“Bibliotherapy is really just the understanding that books have the power to heal, that stories are medicine.” –Kathryn Nicolai
“Enforcing a bedtime routine should come from a place of pleasure and not discipline. It should feel so good that you want to do it again.” –Kathryn Nicolai
“Sleep is the foundation of so many parts of our health, so it’s important to get a deep REM sleep every night.” –Kathryn Nicolai
Show Notes:
In this conversation, author and podcaster Kathryn Nicolai discusses the importance of bedtime stories and their calming effects on sleep. She talks about her work, collections of stories that she reads aloud to help her listeners fall asleep. Her work combines the art of storytelling with the healing power of mindfulness, offering a retreat for the mind, with a medicinal effect. Kathryn shares insights into her creative process and intimate connections she bridges with listeners, most touchingly of those who use her work in hospice care.
The discussion also touches on her new podcast ventures and the significance of community and connection in her writing. Kathryn’s focus on sleep as a foundation for good health mirrors her belief that creativity is a practice, something that can be developed over time with consistent effort and intention, and she encourages listeners to explore mindfulness, self-care, and connection through storytelling.
Takeaways
Stories can serve as a form of medicine for the mind.
Creativity requires practice and can be developed over time.
Listening to stories can help individuals feel connected and grounded.
Kathryn's podcasts aim to provide comfort and inspiration.
Books have the power to heal and validate experiences, establishing community and connection.
Creativity and mindfulness are deeply intertwined.
Kathryn feels a protective responsibility towards her listeners.
The act of writing is a personal and enjoyable journey for Kathryn.
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