Fall asleep with Henrik
Kirinaja
Sleep better with Swedish storyteller Henrik Ståhl. Experience calming conversations, imaginative stories, and gentle humor designed to help you unwind and drift off. Each episode features Henrik’s soothing voice guiding you through introspective reflections and relaxing narratives, offering a unique alternative to traditional meditation apps. Perfect for insomniacs, overthinkers, or anyone seeking a peaceful end to their day. New episodes weekly.
Sit back, relax, and let Henrik take you on an unforgettable journey through the night.
About Henrik:
Henrik Ståhl is a multi-talented individual with experience as an actor, author, and podcaster.
Since 2012, Henrik has run his own production platform, Kirinaja, where he produces podcasts like Fall Asleep with Henrik and Somna med Henrik, as well as creates humorous content for social media platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.
More from Henrik Ståhl here: https://linktr.ee/Henrikstahl
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Why is there no new episodes?!
Fall asleep with Henrik
08/01/23 • 0 min
Fall asleep with Henrik is on pause. This is because the technology with witch it is produced undergoes a faze of rapid change, and for the sake of consistency, I've decided to wait a while until the development reaches some sort of... plateau.
In the meantime, please keep listening to the older episodes, to relax, drift away... and fall asleep.
I will return very soon with new episodes.
Sleep tight!
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Bakery Bonanza
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03/28/23 • 45 min
In this episode, "Somna" meets Elise, who has a dream about running her own bakery...
Sleep Tight!
Welcome to the world of "Somna" - a Swedish word that means "fall asleep." But it's not just any ordinary word; it's a word that has become synonymous with a unique experience that only the Scandinavians have come to know.
"Somna med Henrik," is a podcast that has helped hundreds of thousands of people in Scandinavia to fall asleep since 2018.
Now, this experience is available to the English-speaking world in the form of "Fall Asleep with Henrik."
Fall Asleep with Henrik is a podcast that is specifically designed to help people fall asleep.
Unlike traditional relaxation or meditation podcasts, it does not use visualization techniques or deep breathing exercises to help you relax.
Instead, it features the host, actor author and comedian Henrik Ståhl, talking about random things in an improvised and often illogical manner.
The podcast's main goal is to provide a distraction for listeners who are trying to fall asleep, be creative, or do boring repetitive tasks.
The content is not meant to be actively listened to, and listeners are encouraged to let the host's voice become their jumbled thoughts for a while, without worrying about paying too much attention to the words.
The podcast's moral, if it has one, is to remind listeners that life is unpredictable and often illogical, but that's okay.
Henriks relaxed and humorous tone, combined with his improvised and often nonsensical content, is meant to create a comforting and carefree atmosphere that helps listeners unwind and drift off to sleep.
More from Henrik Ståhl here: https://linktr.ee/Henrikstahl
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A Night's Adventure in Chicago
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03/21/23 • 40 min
In this episode, "Somna" is invited on a dreamlike journey through an ever shifting nighttime Chicago.
Sleep Tight!
Welcome to the world of "Somna" - a Swedish word that means "fall asleep." But it's not just any ordinary word; it's a word that has become synonymous with a unique experience that only the Scandinavians have come to know.
"Somna med Henrik," is a podcast that has helped hundreds of thousands of people in Scandinavia to fall asleep since 2018.
Now, this experience is available to the English-speaking world in the form of "Fall Asleep with Henrik."
Fall Asleep with Henrik is a podcast that is specifically designed to help people fall asleep.
Unlike traditional relaxation or meditation podcasts, it does not use visualization techniques or deep breathing exercises to help you relax.
Instead, it features the host, actor author and comedian Henrik Ståhl, talking about random things in an improvised and often illogical manner.
The podcast's main goal is to provide a distraction for listeners who are trying to fall asleep, be creative, or do boring repetitive tasks.
The content is not meant to be actively listened to, and listeners are encouraged to let the host's voice become their jumbled thoughts for a while, without worrying about paying too much attention to the words.
The podcast's moral, if it has one, is to remind listeners that life is unpredictable and often illogical, but that's okay.
Henriks relaxed and humorous tone, combined with his improvised and often nonsensical content, is meant to create a comforting and carefree atmosphere that helps listeners unwind and drift off to sleep.
More from Henrik Ståhl here: https://linktr.ee/Henrikstahl
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Trilobites & Scooters
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02/24/23 • 41 min
A deep dive into trilobites, scooters, and some show I have to write...
Sleep tight!
Welcome to the world of "Somna" - a Swedish word that means "fall asleep." But it's not just any ordinary word; it's a word that has become synonymous with a unique experience that only the Scandinavians have come to know.
ABOUT:
"Somna med Henrik," is a podcast that has helped hundreds of thousands of people in Scandinavia to fall asleep since 2018. Now, this experience is available to the English-speaking world in the form of "Fall Asleep with Henrik."
Fall Asleep with Henrik is a podcast that is specifically designed to help people fall asleep. Unlike traditional relaxation or meditation podcasts, it does not use visualization techniques or deep breathing exercises to help you relax. Instead, it features the host, Henrik, who is an ordinary person from Sweden, talking about random things in an improvised and often illogical manner.
The podcast's main goal is to provide a distraction for listeners who are trying to fall asleep, be creative, or do boring repetitive tasks. The content is not meant to be actively listened to, and listeners are encouraged to let the host's voice become their jumbled thoughts for a while, without worrying about paying too much attention to the words.
The podcast's moral, if it has one, is to remind listeners that life is unpredictable and often illogical, but that's okay. The host's relaxed and humorous tone, combined with his improvised and often nonsensical content, is meant to create a comforting and carefree atmosphere that helps listeners unwind and drift off to sleep.
The English version of "Fall Asleep with Henrik" is a transcribed version of the Swedish podcast, which is entirely improvised. The host, Henrik, does not write any scripts or cut anything out of the episodes after recording. The goal is to keep the improvised feeling of the original version intact in the English version.
In the English version, Henrik very rarely corrects mistranslations or illogical passages, in order to maintain the authenticity of the Swedish version. This means that listeners can expect a similar level of improvisation and randomness in each English episode.
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An introduction to Fall Asleep With Henrik
Fall asleep with Henrik
02/24/23 • 2 min
Welcome to the world of "Somna" - a Swedish word that means "fall asleep." But it's not just any ordinary word; it's a word that has become synonymous with a unique experience that only the Scandinavians have come to know.
"Somna med Henrik," is a podcast that has helped hundreds of thousands of people in Scandinavia to fall asleep since 2018. Now, this experience is available to the English-speaking world in the form of "Fall Asleep with Henrik."
Fall Asleep with Henrik is a podcast that is specifically designed to help people fall asleep. Unlike traditional relaxation or meditation podcasts, it does not use visualization techniques or deep breathing exercises to help you relax. Instead, it features the host, Henrik, who is an ordinary person from Sweden, talking about random things in an improvised and often illogical manner.
The podcast's main goal is to provide a distraction for listeners who are trying to fall asleep, be creative, or do boring repetitive tasks. The content is not meant to be actively listened to, and listeners are encouraged to let the host's voice become their jumbled thoughts for a while, without worrying about paying too much attention to the words.
The podcast's moral, if it has one, is to remind listeners that life is unpredictable and often illogical, but that's okay. The host's relaxed and humorous tone, combined with his improvised and often nonsensical content, is meant to create a comforting and carefree atmosphere that helps listeners unwind and drift off to sleep.
The English version of "Fall Asleep with Henrik" is a transcribed version of the Swedish podcast, which is entirely improvised. The host, Henrik, does not write any scripts or cut anything out of the episodes after recording. The goal is to keep the improvised feeling of the original version intact in the English version.
In the English version, Henrik very rarely corrects mistranslations or illogical passages, in order to maintain the authenticity of the Swedish version. This means that listeners can expect a similar level of improvisation and randomness in each English episode.
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Square Dancing with Ghosts
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04/22/25 • 61 min
Hi Sleepy.
Tonight’s episode is a softly crumbling biscuit of memory, longing, and the strangely delicious ache of childhood love. We wander back to Linghed, where horses bite, letters go undelivered, and a small boy (me) tries to explain feelings with plastic pearls and lies about the post office.
I wonder what love really is—whether it’s chemicals, a fog, or simply a horse you pretend to like. I reflect on how strong emotions used to be, when just the name “Therese” could turn the sky pink and plowed fields smelled like destiny.
There are truths in here too: about growing up, being a “guardian angel” in teenage love, drinking wine at actor school, and eventually peeling the fear from love like fruit skin.
It’s fragmentary, shaky, and exactly as it should be. A tale for your journey to sleep.
It is what it is. What happens, happens. And right now, there’s nothing we can do about it. Let’s begin.
Sleep Tight!
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Hello Ayoh
Fall asleep with Henrik
06/04/24 • 60 min
Hello Sleepies, and welcome to another episode of Fall Asleep with Henrik.
In this episode, I took some time to welcome all the new listeners who have discovered the podcast recently.
I explained that this is not a typical relaxation or meditation podcast, but rather me, Henrik, just talking in a way that hopefully helps you fall asleep.
You don't have to listen to me as I speak! I really mean that!
I also addressed some technical aspects of the podcast, such as why it's not available on YouTube due to ad revenue sharing issues between my hosting platform and YouTube.
I expressed my gratitude for all the listeners who have reached out from various countries, sharing how much they appreciate the podcast. It's an incredible feeling to connect with people across the globe.
The main topic of this episode was about the evolution of language and culture, and how older generations often criticize younger generations for "ruining" things. I shared my perspective that it's arrogant to assume that the way we lived in the past was inherently better, and that each generation faces its own unique challenges and opportunities.
I also recounted an embarrassing story from my early acting days, when I made a fool of myself in front of my idol, Henric Holmberg, by awkwardly blowing him kisses and saying nonsensical things. It was a cringeworthy moment that I've never quite gotten over.
Towards the end of the episode, I marveled at the fact that technology allows us to connect so intimately with people all over the world, despite being separated by time and space. It's a privilege that was once reserved for only the most elite members of society, but now we can all experience it with ease.
As always, I concluded by reminding you, Sleepy, that you are beautiful and valued. I hope this episode helped you drift off to a peaceful slumber. Goodnight, and I'll talk to you again next week.
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Tranquil Tête-à-Tête
Fall asleep with Henrik
05/21/24 • 59 min
An Endearing Ramble Through Thoughts, Memories, and the Joys of Simply Being.
In this latest installment of "Fall Asleep with Henrik," the host Henrik Ståhl once again invites listeners into his charmingly meandering thought process. Rather than following a structured narrative, Henrik allows his mind to freely wander, touching on everything from his childhood memories, to the nature of reality, to the simple pleasure of being alive.
Throughout the episode, Henrik openly embraces the imperfections of his English, pausing to acknowledge when his vocabulary or phrasing falters. However, these momentary stumbles only serve to enhance the organic, conversational quality of the podcast. Whether Henrik is reminiscing about his teenage barbershop quartet, reflecting on the comforting presence of an old friend, or pondering the wonders of human existence, his candid delivery creates a relaxing, almost hypnotic atmosphere.
Listeners are encouraged to simply let Henrik's voice wash over them, rather than actively focusing on the content. As the episode progresses, his musings become increasingly free-flowing and dreamlike, providing the perfect distraction for drifting off to sleep. By the end, Henrik leaves the audience with a sense of wonder and appreciation for the simple act of being.
If you're seeking a sleep aid that avoids generic relaxation techniques in favor of a personal, authentically human experience, press play on this episode of "Fall Asleep with Henrik" and allow this charming Swede to guide you into a peaceful slumber.
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Book of the Day
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05/28/24 • 60 min
"An Imaginative, Meandering Journey Through Time and Space"
In this latest installment of "Fall Asleep with Henrik", the host Henrik Ståhl once again embarks on a captivating, free-flowing exploration of his own thoughts and memories. Rather than following a linear narrative, Henrik's musings drift between reflections on his youth, imaginative anecdotes, and profound musings on the nature of existence itself.
Throughout the episode, Henrik fondly reminisces about his teenage adventures with his best friend Marcus, recounting their ambitious attempts to create a homemade fantasy film. He also introduces listeners to a quirky improvisation game called "Book of the Day" that he and Marcus invented, inviting the audience to try it out themselves.
However, the conversational thread takes a more philosophical turn as Henrik ruminates on concepts of time, space, and the eternal human urge to connect across vast distances. Drawing inspiration from the Voyager space probes and their famous "Golden Record", Henrik muses on the poignancy and futility of attempting to preserve a piece of humanity for potential alien discovery.
As the episode progresses, Henrik's stream-of-consciousness delivery becomes increasingly dreamlike and transcendent, touching on themes of mortality, the illusion of non-existence, and the profound wonder of simply being. Listeners are encouraged to let his words wash over them, using his voice as a catalyst for their own reflections and imaginings.
If you're seeking a sleep aid that eschews generic relaxation techniques in favor of a deeply personal, thought-provoking experience, press play on this episode of "Fall Asleep with Henrik" and allow this charming Swede to guide you on an odyssey through the mysteries of time and space.
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Chaotic Cows and Screaming Roosters
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08/13/24 • 60 min
In this captivating episode of "Fall Asleep with Henrik," our host takes us on a fragmented journey through his stream of consciousness, blending humor, introspection, and unexpected tangents.
Henrik begins by pondering the chaos of cows and the monotony of farm life, leading to a humorous critique of roosters and their questionable behavior.
As the episode unfolds, Henrik shares personal anecdotes from his career in Swedish television and film, offering glimpses into the world of entertainment and the challenges of creative control.
He reflects on the bittersweet moments of success and the compromises that come with big productions.
In a vulnerable turn, Henrik opens up about his own identity, struggling to describe himself accurately while shedding old perceptions. He touches on themes of personal growth, fear of conflict, and the complexities of human relationships. With raw honesty, he explores his sensitivity to others' opinions and his tendency to give people space, sometimes to his own detriment.
Throughout the episode, Henrik's meandering thoughts create a soothing atmosphere, perfect for lulling listeners to sleep. His unique blend of humor, self-reflection, and philosophical musings on the nature of "wasting time" offers a comforting companion for those seeking rest.
Whether you're looking to unwind, contemplate life's quirks, or simply drift off to the sound of Henrik's soothing voice, this episode promises an entertaining and relaxing experience that embodies the essence of "Fall Asleep with Henrik."
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FAQ
How many episodes does Fall asleep with Henrik have?
Fall asleep with Henrik currently has 60 episodes available.
What topics does Fall asleep with Henrik cover?
The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Leisure, Bedtime Stories, Podcasts and Mindfulness.
What is the most popular episode on Fall asleep with Henrik?
The episode title 'Bakery Bonanza' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Fall asleep with Henrik?
The average episode length on Fall asleep with Henrik is 59 minutes.
How often are episodes of Fall asleep with Henrik released?
Episodes of Fall asleep with Henrik are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Fall asleep with Henrik?
The first episode of Fall asleep with Henrik was released on Feb 8, 2023.
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