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Insomnia Project | Calm Conversations to Help You Sleep

Insomnia Project | Calm Conversations to Help You Sleep

Marco Timpano | Host of The Insomnia Project Sleep Podcast 425 Episodes Jun 25, 2026

The Insomnia Project is a sleep podcast that helps listeners fall asleep by featuring 26-minute episodes of calm, unhurried conversation about everyday topics like waiting rooms, road trips, and coffee. Hosts Marco Timpano and Amanda Barker talk without scripts or experts, providing a gentle distraction for racing thoughts and nighttime anxiety. Running since 2015 with over 1.75 million downloads, it is one of the longest-running sleep podcasts of its kind. New episodes are released weekly.

Episodes

Sleep Podcast: Manicures, Typing & The Tammys | The Insomnia Project Jun 25, 2026 28:57 Manicures, Typing & The TammysThere's something quietly magical about the way a conversation about nail polish can end up somewhere completely unexpected — and that's exactly what happens in tonight's episode. Amanda kicks things off trying to navigate her manicure (the struggle is real and deeply relatable), and before long your hosts have somehow landed on the lost art of typing, keyboard vi
World Cup Fever, Napkin Etiquette & The Great Bath vs. Shower Debate Jun 18, 2026 28:25 Some episodes have a plan. This one doesn't — and that's exactly the charm. After putting out a call for listener suggestions, Amanda and Marco let this episode go wherever it wants, bouncing from World Cup fever to napkin etiquette to the age-old bath vs. shower debate, with a detour into one of Amanda's recipes along the way. If you're looking for a sleep podcast to fall asleep to tonight, this
The Insomnia Project | Dreamy Canadian Getaways | Relaxing Podcast for Insomnia Jun 10, 2026 25:21 Looking for a sleep podcast to help you fall asleep? This week on The Insomnia Project, Amanda and Marco take you on a calm, unhurried journey across Canada — no packing required. If you struggle with insomnia or just need something gentle to relax to at the end of the day, this episode is your boarding pass to drowsiness.It all starts with Amanda's favourite magazine, Chatelaine, which inspires a
Sleep Podcast: Placeholders, Costumes & the Movies That Raised Us | The Insomnia Project Jun 3, 2026 27:05 Sleep Podcast: Placeholders, Costumes & the Movies That Raised Us | The Insomnia ProjectThere's something quietly reassuring about the things in life that hold space — the cardboard in a new pair of shoes, the familiar rituals of childhood, the movies you knew by heart before you understood why you loved them. Tonight, Marco and Amanda wander through all of it, gently.It's the kind of conversa
Sleep Podcast: Candles, Cork & Linen | The Insomnia Project May 27, 2026 27:03 In This Episode: Candles, Cork & Linen | The Insomnia ProjectAmanda and Marco are back with another slow, wandering conversation — the kind that asks nothing of you and gives your mind just enough to follow without holding on. This week, they drift through the quiet textures of everyday life: pickled wood, the soft weight of linen, the springy underfoot feeling of cork, and the amber glow of a
Sleep Podcast: Wall Painting, Mexico City & Bougie Delights | The Insomnia Project May 20, 2026 32:17 If your mind won't stop running tonight, we've got just the thing. In this episode of The Insomnia Project, Marco is joined by returning guest Nidhi Kanna for the kind of warm, wandering conversation that's perfect for insomnia, racing thoughts, or anyone who just needs something gentle to drift off to. No stress, no stakes — just the good stuff.They start where all great conversations start: star
Sleep Podcast: To-Do Lists, Ironed Shirts & the Great Lakes | The Insomnia Project May 13, 2026 26:47 Episode: To-Do Lists, Ironed Shirts & the Great LakesIf you've ever drifted off to sleep mid-thought while running through a mental checklist, this episode of The Insomnia Project was made for you. Amanda and Marco explore the quiet, surprisingly satisfying world of list-making — the kind of slow, meandering conversation that's perfect for winding down, easing insomnia, and letting your mind f
Sleep Podcast: 90s TV, Nostalgia & Growing Up | The Insomnia Project May 7, 2026 27:46 In this episode of The Insomnia Project sleep podcast, Amanda and Marco settle into a warm, unhurried walk down memory lane — the kind of conversation that feels like catching up with old friends late at night. They revisit the small but vivid moments of growing up: first email addresses, rotary phones, and the particular joy of discovering you could binge an entire TV show. It's exactly the kind
Sleep Podcast: Gardening & Game Shows | The Insomnia Project Apr 29, 2026 27:47 In this episode of The Insomnia Project sleep podcast, Amanda and Marco ease into a gentle, garden-inspired conversation about the flowers growing in their front yard and the quiet rhythms of tending to them throughout the season. With a calm and thoughtful approach, Amanda shares how she selected blooms that would carry color from early spring through late summer, along with the small delights —
Sleep Podcast: Emojis and Dahlias | The Insomnia Project Apr 23, 2026 28:40 In this episode of The Insomnia Project sleep podcast, Amanda and Marco settle into a calm, easygoing conversation shaped entirely by listener suggestions. Drifting between the small, expressive world of emojis and the gentle, grounding practice of planting dahlias, this episode offers a soothing blend of digital communication and hands-in-the-soil simplicity.As the conversation unfolds, they refl
Sleep Podcast: Unusual Sounds That Help You Sleep & Things on the Periphery | The Insomnia Project Apr 16, 2026 26:32 In today’s episode of The Insomnia Project, Amanda and Marco ease into a gentle, meandering conversation about what it means to exist on the periphery of something you understand deeply. Marco reflects on his connection to the world of hairdressing—an industry he knows intimately, yet experiences from just outside the spotlight. Together, they explore that curious feeling of being close to somethi
Sleep Podcast: Trains and Frugality | The Insomnia Project Apr 8, 2026 29:29 In this calming episode of The Insomnia Project, Amanda and Marco ease into a gentle conversation about their shared love of train travel and the unique charm of slow journeys. From there, they explore North American cities that offer a distinctly European feel, with Quebec City taking the top spot for its old-world beauty and atmosphere. Along the way, Amanda shares a surprising story about almos

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