Sleep Magic: Hypnosis For Sleeping During The Day
Host: Jessica Porter
Air Date: January 21, 2026
Episode Theme: Gentle Hypnosis & Guided Meditation for Shift Work, Jetlag, and Daytime Sleep
Episode Overview
This episode of Sleep Magic, hosted by seasoned hypnotherapist Jessica Porter, is dedicated to helping listeners fall asleep during the day—a request inspired by Caitlin, a listener who works night shifts. Designed for shift workers, travelers, or anyone needing restful sleep in the daylight, Jessica’s session blends deep hypnosis, compassionate storytelling, and guided meditation. Acknowledging the challenges of daytime sleep, she offers techniques to create a personal sense of night, no matter the hour.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
Listener Feedback and Episode Inspiration (00:11–02:40)
- Personalized Shout-outs: Jessica begins by thanking listeners—Ultraviolet, Brittany, and especially cg, a waitress who benefited from Sleep Magic’s eyelid relaxation technique.
- Request for Shift Workers: Caitlin’s request sparks this episode, emphasizing the need for sleep support for third-shift workers.
“Millions of people flip their lives upside down in order to bring focused, generous and ample energy to their work in the middle of the night.”
— Jessica Porter (02:52)
Universality of the Hypnosis Session (02:40–03:12)
- Jessica reassures listeners that this session can be used anytime, as “your subconscious mind will simply go with the flow of the relaxation, regardless of time.”
Honoring Night Shift Workers (02:44–03:12)
- Special mention of healthcare professionals, truck drivers, flight attendants, and others who keep the world running at night, expressing gratitude and validation.
Main Hypnotic Sleep Session
Setting the Stage for Relaxation (06:13–07:34)
- Listeners are guided to a “comfortable position,” encouraged to become present and ready to let go.
The Eyelid Wiggle Technique (07:34–08:13)
- A cognitive trick: imagine your eyelids are “loose and limp and relaxed,” then wiggle your eyebrows with eyes closed, amplifying the suggestion of heaviness.
“Your eyelids are so relaxed they simply will not open.”
— Jessica Porter (07:52)
Progressive Muscle Awareness & Downward Scan (09:20–13:16)
- Jessica leads a slow scan down the body:
- Focus on head, pillow contact, then shoulders, back, torso
- Backward count from 10 to 1 (11:42–13:16), moving awareness downward and amplifying relaxation.
Creating an Inner Night, No Matter the Hour (15:53–19:46)
- Transformational Visualization: Listeners are taught to generate darkness and quiet inside themselves, imagining a night sky behind their eyelids and a private, peaceful dusk.
“Even if the world outside is bright... you are drifting inward now... you are creating your own night sky, deep and velvety.”
— Sleep Magic Narrator (15:53–16:47)
Sound Reframing (19:52–20:45)
- Any external noises—cars, voices—are reframed as “notes in your personal lullaby, rocking you deeper and deeper.”
Sinking Mantra and Full-Body Relaxation (20:45–28:58)
- Guided Sinking: Repeated phrases focus the mind (“I am sinking into rest. I am letting go. It feels good to let go.”)
- Gentle encouragement to relax each body part—hands, breath, torso, legs, feet.
Cocoon Visualization for Safety and Shelter (28:58–33:16)
- Listeners imagine being embraced by a cocoon—whether open or fully enclosed—where “every cell is being nourished,” filtering in only positive, soothing energy.
“This cocoon is your private nighttime den, hidden away from the activity of the world. Here in your cocoon, you are being held. And you are safe.”
— Jessica Porter (29:12–29:38)
Self-Care and Affirmation (33:16–43:11)
- Jessica emphasizes the importance of rest as a form of receiving and self-care, encouraging listeners to honor their need for recovery and well-being.
- Thought prompts invite reflection: “What message do you need to hear from yourself tonight?”
Deepening and Drifting (39:14–43:11)
- Gentle reminders to “let thoughts float away,” further deepen relaxation.
- Listeners are led into a “whirlpool of slumber,” with repeated soothing affirmations.
“Your inner sky is dark now. Your cocoon so cozy. Your breath soft and steady. I am sinking into rest.”
— Sleep Magic Narrator (40:20–41:05)
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
- “The imagination is powerful. Very powerful.”
— Jessica Porter (01:10) - “Your subconscious mind will simply go with the flow of the relaxation, regardless of time of day.”
— Jessica Porter (02:42) - “Even if the world outside is bright… you are drifting inward now. Into this space that belongs to you.”
— (15:53) - “Every sound that's reaching you is becoming a note in your personal lullaby, rocking you deeper and deeper, every sound reminding you it's time to rest.”
— (20:45) - “This cocoon is your private nighttime den... here in your cocoon, you are being held. And you are safe.”
— (29:16) - “Just as you have given today, now you are receiving. Inside your lovely cocoon.”
— Jessica Porter (33:15)
Important Timestamps
| Segment | Time | |-------------------------------------|-----------| | Listener feedback & episode intro | 00:11–02:40| | Addressing shift worker needs | 02:44–03:12| | Hypnosis session begins | 06:13 | | Eyelid wiggle & deepening | 07:34–08:13| | Downward body scan & countdown | 11:42–13:16| | Visualizing inner night | 15:53–19:46| | Sound reframing | 19:52–20:45| | Full-body relaxation | 20:45–28:58| | Cocoon visualization | 28:58–33:16| | Self-care and inner affirmation | 33:16–43:11| | Deepening & drifting | 39:14–43:11|
Final Notes
Jessica Porter’s approach is deeply gentle, validating, and creative—perfectly tailored for those whose sleep needs fall outside the norm. The episode provides practical and imaginative strategies including detailed body relaxation, powerful affirmations, and vivid imagery, allowing listeners to experience rest at any hour, regardless of outside circumstances.
This episode is a reassuring resource for shift workers, travelers, and anyone seeking daytime rest, blending expertise, compassion, and rich guided visualization in Jessica’s signature style.