Koala Moon, the children’s sleep podcast from wellness brand Sleepiest, has officially surpassed 50 million lifetime listens.
In three years since launch, Koala Moon is now listened to in over 100 countries. The podcast, which features over 500 episodes of original Bedtime Stories and Sleep Meditations, consistently ranks in Apple Podcasts’ kids & Family top charts and serves more than 200,000 parents seeking screen-free audio content for their children.
The show is co-created and voiced by British mother Abbe Opher along with a small team of writers, crafting the fictional world of Sleepy Forest – a place where stories emphasise relaxation, empathy, and imagination whilst gently guiding children to sleep.
Hayden Bailey, CEO at Sleepiest says: “Our mission began as helping kids fall asleep, but it’s evolved into something much more than that.
“We regularly hear from families navigating grief, neurodivergence, anxiety, or persistent bedtime struggles. Koala Moon doesn’t just provide calm – it creates a shared, nurturing experience that brings families together at day’s end.
“As someone who grew up with dyslexia and ADHD, I experienced extreme struggles with sleep as a child. Having self-soothed with a single Fantastic Mr. Fox cassette for nearly a decade, I understand just how challenging bedtimes can be.
“We’ve helped transform bedtime from a nightly battle into something children actually look forward to – a chance to visit friends in the Sleepy Forest and across the Koala-verse, often settling down to enjoy Abbe’s stories with a parent or sibling in a shared family listening experience. A full circle moment with a personal meaning that drives everything we do.”
Koala Moon has recently also launched on YouTube, offering low-stimulation, “eyes-optional” visuals that maintain the brand’s sleep-focused mission.
The channel now generates 1.8 million long-form views monthly with growth of 1900% in the last 12 months and 43% of the YouTube traffic coming from connected TVs.
