Jan. 24, 2021

an audacious goal for 2021

I hope you're all well and that the new year is all you hope for. It's a cold, grey Sunday here in Northern California, but there's a fire in the wood stove, and I've got the cabin to myself while Joe and Bodhi are off for a walk. I'm taking this moment to share with you about a (somewhat audacious) goal for 2021 and ask for your help.

This past year changed so many things for most of us; I'm in that same boat. While many of these changes have been unwelcome, one has been absolutely wonderful. That change has been you, the Listen To Sleep listeners.

If you listen to the podcast introductions, you have heard my stories of how your messages of support have helped me get through this difficult year. When I climb into bed each night, knowing that thousands of folks all over the world are falling asleep more easily because of Listen To Sleep has helped me sleep better and brought me such joy.

In 2021, I'm committing to creating more of this joy, peace, and good vibes.

In service to that commitment, I want to help even more people get better sleep and make Listen To Sleep one of the top sleep podcasts in the world.

Here's where you come in.

Can you recommend the podcast to one person you know who might have trouble falling asleep? So many people tell me that they heard about the podcast through a friend, and I love that folks feel like it's something they want to share.

If you could also share with me any recommendations you have to make the podcast better, I sure would appreciate hearing from you.

I'm such a fan of all of you. Thank you for your support. It really means the world to me, and if there's anything else I can do for you, please don't ever hesitate to ask.

With heartfelt thanks and big virtual hugs,

Erik

Erik Ireland

Storyteller & Certified Mindfulness Teacher

Not Irish at all, I'm first generation Norwegian American, and a bit of an extroverted recluse. You'll usually find me in Northern California at the tiny off-grid cabin I share with my husband Joe, our good dog Bodhi, and a black cat named Ninja and his tabby sister Ashi.

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