
Loading summary
A
Hi, everyone. I have kind of a big announcement to make. As you know, I've been creating sleep content on Sleep Magic and before that, sleepwave for over four years now. And doing the show has been one of the great honors of my life. I've heard from so, so many of you over the years about how Sleep Magic has helped you and how much you depend on it. And I've adored connecting with you for over 400 episodes. But life is always changing, and I've realized that it's time for me to shift gears, to explore hypnosis in new and different ways and, well, to grow as a person. So the time has come for me to step away from Sleep Magic, and I am, of course, sad to announce that. And I know it may come as a shock, but this is simply a new chapter in my life and my hypnosis practice and an exciting one. And I want to make a few things very clear. First, Sleep Magic will still exist without my involvement with this amazing team. We've created hundreds of episodes over the years. There's a huge library of meditations and hypnosis that I encourage you to revisit and to lean on to go to sleep at night. I'm extremely proud of that work, and I'm very grateful that all of my episodes will live on at Sleepiest and the podcast platforms and on YouTube. Second, there will also be a wonderful new host taking the reins here at Sleep Magic, an experienced hypnotherapist. So you'll continue to be in very safe hands, and I truly hope you'll give her a chance to guide you into rest, just as you gave me that chance. Finally, I'm not disappearing, so I hope you follow along with what's next for me. I'll keep you updated on my website and Instagram. I love you guys reaching out to me, so let's stay in touch. Finally, I'm extremely grateful to the team here, Hayden, who thought this whole thing up, and Jenna, Jess, Saki, Suze, Mike, and Adam. And I'm equally grateful to each and every one of you who give my life more purpose and meaning than it's ever had. So thank you for connecting with me, and I hope we can continue on together as I forge this new path. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
This special episode marks a pivotal transition for Sleep Magic, as beloved host Jessica Porter delivers a heartfelt personal message announcing her departure from the podcast. Jessica reflects on her journey, thanks the community, reassures listeners about the podcast’s future, and shares glimpses of her next steps. The tone is warm, grateful, and gently bittersweet, honoring the transformative connection she’s built with the audience over four years.
Announcement: Jessica shares that she is stepping away from Sleep Magic to pursue new avenues in her hypnosis career and personal growth.
Emotional Honesty: She expresses both sadness and excitement, acknowledging the transition as both bittersweet and necessary for her evolution.
“I've realized that it's time for me to shift gears, to explore hypnosis in new and different ways and, well, to grow as a person. So the time has come for me to step away from Sleep Magic.” (00:44)
Gratitude for the Journey: Jessica reflects on the impact of the podcast, describing it as “one of the great honors of my life,” and cherishes the ongoing connection with hundreds of thousands of listeners.
“I've adored connecting with you for over 400 episodes.” (00:27)
Listener Impact: She shares appreciation for the listener feedback she’s received about how Sleep Magic has been a nightly comfort and essential wellness tool.
The Show Will Continue: Jessica reassures the community that Sleep Magic will stay alive, guided by a new expert host and supported by a strong creative team.
“Sleep Magic will still exist without my involvement with this amazing team… There’s a huge library of meditations and hypnosis that I encourage you to revisit and to lean on to go to sleep at night.” (01:07)
Back Catalog Access: She encourages listeners to revisit the archive of beloved episodes, affirming that her work will continue to be available on all platforms.
New Host Introduction: Jessica briefly mentions that a talented, experienced hypnotherapist will step in, ensuring listeners remain in “very safe hands.”
“There will also be a wonderful new host taking the reins here at Sleep Magic, an experienced hypnotherapist. So you’ll continue to be in very safe hands.” (01:39)
Ongoing Presence: Jessica affirms that she isn’t disappearing—she invites listeners to follow her future endeavors via her website and Instagram and welcomes continued interaction.
“I'm not disappearing, so I hope you follow along with what's next for me. I'll keep you updated on my website and Instagram. I love you guys reaching out to me, so let's stay in touch.” (01:50)
Personal Thanks: Jessica extends gratitude to the Sleep Magic team by name and to the community for giving “more purpose and meaning” to her life.
“I'm extremely grateful to the team here—Hayden, who thought this whole thing up, and Jenna, Jess, Saki, Suze, Mike, and Adam. And I'm equally grateful to each and every one of you who give my life more purpose and meaning than it's ever had.” (01:59)
In this deeply personal episode, Jessica Porter lovingly announces her departure from Sleep Magic, expressing sincere gratitude for her four-year journey and the transformative connections made. She reassures listeners that the podcast will continue, introduces the promise of new leadership, and warmly encourages fans to stay connected as she embarks on a new chapter. The episode radiates appreciation and care, honoring the shared pursuit of peaceful, restorative sleep—and opens the door to new beginnings for all.