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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

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Sleepless Creatives is hosted by Florence St Leger, and produced by Canary Studios.
The opening theme is Reflection by Birds of Norway.

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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:

• Subscribe to our Newsletter!
• www.sleeplesscreativespodcast.co.uk
• Our producer
• Instagram
• Linkedin

Do you want to feature as one of our Guest Readers in your own special episode? If you work or study in the Performing Arts or Creative Industry in any capacity, we would love to have you.

Applications open on 1st September every year, follow us on Instagram to keep up with the announcements!

Sleepless Creatives is hosted by Florence St Leger, and produced by Canary Studios.
The opening theme is Reflection by Birds of Norway.

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:

• Subscribe to our Newsletter!
• www.sleeplesscreativespodcast.co.uk
• Our producer
• Instagram
• Linkedin

Do you want to feature as one of our Guest Readers in your own special episode? If you work or study in the Performing Arts or Creative Industry in any capacity, we would love to have you.

Applications open on 1st September every year, follow us on Instagram to keep up with the announcements!

Sleepless Creatives is hosted by Florence St Leger, and produced by Canary Studios.
The opening theme is Reflection by Birds of Norway.