About this episode

The episode features Bernie the Butterfly discussing the chrysalis journeys and touches on sensitive topics related to the musical Spring Awakening.

This time around, nature talks back in song as Bernie the Butterfly returns to talk about the chrysalis journeys of us all. Heads up, this episode discusses the musical Spring Awakening , which deals with topics like sexuality and suicide. I discuss these topics in a very sleepy way, but feel free to skip this episode if that’s not your cup of tea. If you are going through a crisis, you can call 988 or chat with someone at 988lifeline.org . The show really needs your help right now. Keep Sleep With Me going and get hours of bonus content by joining Sleep With Me Plus! sleepwithmepodcast.com/plus Get your Sleep With Me SleepPhones . Use "sleepwithme" for $5 off!! Are you looking for Story Only versions or two more nights of Sleep With Me a week? Then check out Bedtime Stories from Sleep With Me This episode is produced by Rusty Biscuit aka Russell Sperberg. Show Artwork by Emily Tat Going through a hard time? You can find support at the Crisis Textline and see more global helplines here . HELIX SLEEP - Take the 2-minute sleep quiz and they'll match you to a customized mattress that'll give you the best sleep of your life. Visit helixsleep.com/sleep and get a special deal exclusive…

People in this episode

Host: Sleep With Me

Guest: Bernie the Butterfly

Topics covered

• nature
• musical discussion
• sexuality
• suicide
• mental health

Keywords

• Spring Awakening
• Bernie the Butterfly
• chrysalis
• sexuality
• suicide
• mental health
• Sleep With Me

Sponsors

Helix Sleep, Zocdoc, AquaTru

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Crisis Textline, Sleep With Me Plus

Books & works: Spring Awakening

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