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Drift Off - Bedtime Stories for Adults

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Drift Off - Bedtime Stories is a soothing bedtime story podcast that welcomes you each week with a soft, melodic voice to help you fall asleep to bedtime stories from the public domain. Every episode begins with a brief relaxation to help you settle in, followed by a calm reading of a bedtime story. Whether you're looking for a relaxing tale to help you unwind or a sleepy bedtime story, Drift Off Bedtime Stories for Adults is the ultimate destination for a restful night's sleep.

  1. The Golden Key (Part 1 of 2) — A Bedtime Story for Sleep

    18 hrs ago ·  Bonus • Subscribers Only

    The Golden Key (Part 1 of 2) — A Bedtime Story for Sleep

    Premium Note: This week's regular feed episode is The Railway Children (Chapter 1) from our vault. As a premium member, you can listen to it completely announcement free by scrolling down to January 11, 2024 in your feed! Tonight, we begin with a fresh new episode, The Golden Key, one of George MacDonald's most beloved fairy tales. This is Part 1 of 2, a gentle, mysterious, and dreamlike tale that follows two children as they embark on a quiet journey through an enchanted landscape in search of the meaning behind a magical golden key. Thank You for Being a Drift Off Premium Member. Your support allows me to continue creating the stories you love. I'm excited to share that, beginning this month, Drift Off Premium features fresh new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday, giving you even more opportunities each week to relax, unwind, and drift off to sleep. As a small thank you for being a Premium member, I'd love to offer you 50% off my brand new audiobook release Maida’s Little Shop throughout July. It retails on platforms like Audible for three times the price, but purchasing it through my shop means you get it at a steep discount and will own the audiobook files forever to save to any device. Simply use the code JULY50 at checkout: https://joanne-nmq-shop.fourthwall.com/products/maidas-little-shop So get comfortable, relax, and let this beautiful tale carry you gently toward a peaceful night's sleep. Sweet dreams, Joanne Music in this episode is 'Soothing Meditation Music for Relax & Sleep' by SoundVessel via Pond5

    40 min

  2. 18 hrs ago

    The Railway Children (Chapter 1) — A Bedtime Story for Sleep

    Tonight, we begin the timeless classic The Railway Children by E. Nesbit. This beloved story follows three siblings whose comfortable lives are suddenly turned upside down, leading them to a quiet cottage in the countryside where unexpected friendships, small adventures, and acts of kindness begin to shape their new world. Filled with warmth, hope, and gentle moments, it's the perfect story to unwind with at the end of the day. Now, make yourself comfortable, relax, and I hope you enjoy the story :) Sweet dreams, Joanne This podcast is 100% listener-supported, completely ad-free, and made possible by wonderful listeners like you. Thank you for helping me keep bedtime a peaceful place. If you'd like even more relaxing stories throughout the week, Drift Off Premium includes: • Fresh new premium episodes every Tuesday & Thursday • Instant access to the complete premium archive • Intro-free listening so you can dive straight into your wind down • Listen first, months—or even years—before the public feed • An exclusive full-length audiobook library You can learn more by visiting www.driftoffpodcast.com, where you'll also find my downloadable audiobooks, my Dream Shop, and everything else happening in the world of Drift Off.

    41 min
  3. Heidi (Chapter 17) — Extended Loop | A Dreamy Bedtime Story

    5d ago ·  Bonus • Subscribers Only

    Heidi (Chapter 17) — Extended Loop | A Dreamy Bedtime Story

    Hello, friends! Tonight I continue the timeless story of Heidi by Johanna Spyri with Chapter 17. I've looped the narration twice so you have plenty of time to fully settle in and drift off — no rushing, no interruptions, just the story, carrying you gently into sleep. Wishing you the most restful night. Sweet dreams, Joanne Music in Episode is 'Calm' by Amber Glow via Epidemic Sound

    41 min

  4. Jun 30

    The Long Winter: The Finale (Chapters 32 & 33) — A Bedtime Story for Sleep

    Tonight, we come to the last two chapters of The Long Winter by Laura Ingalls Wilder. After so many long, cold nights together, we finally arrive at the thaw... the return of light, warmth, and relief after the hardest season the Ingalls family has faced. It has been such a comfort to share this story with you, night after night, as the snow piled high outside our little window of imagination. Thank you for letting me be part of your bedtime, and for drifting off alongside Laura and her family through every storm. Settle in, get cozy, and let's close out this story together, one last time. Sweet dreams,  Joanne 🌙 This podcast is 100% listener-supported, completely ad-free, and made possible by wonderful listeners like you. Thank you for helping me keep bedtime a peaceful place. If you'd like even more relaxing stories throughout the week, Drift Off Premium includes: • Fresh new premium episodes every Tuesday & Thursday • Instant access to the complete premium archive • Intro-free listening so you can dive straight into your wind down • Listen first, months—or even years—before the public feed • An exclusive full-length audiobook library You can learn more by visiting www.driftoffpodcast.com, where you'll also find my downloadable audiobooks, my Dream Shop, and everything else happening in the world of Drift Off.

    25 min
  5. Heidi (Chapter 16) A Dreamy Bedtime Story

    Jun 25 ·  Bonus • Subscribers Only

    Heidi (Chapter 16) A Dreamy Bedtime Story

    Hello, friends. Tonight I continue the timeless story of Heidi by Johanna Spyri. I've included Chapter 15 along with Chapter 16, back-to-back, so you can stay cocooned in the gentle rhythm of the story a little longer before drifting off. Follow along as Heidi's tender tale of family, the mountains, and quiet kindness unfolds...let the soft pacing and familiar voice ease you into a restful night. Wishing you the deepest, most peaceful sleep tonight. Sweet dreams!

    35 min

  6. Jun 23

    The Long Winter (Chapter 30 & 31) Bedtime Story for Sleep

    Tonight, we return to the endless snow and bitter prairie winds of The Long Winter by Laura Ingalls Wilder. In this episode, I’ll be reading Chapter 30 & 31. So settle in, get comfortable, and drift back to the little town of De Smet, where the Ingalls family continues to endure one of the harshest winters on record. Sweet dreams, Joanne This podcast is 100% listener-supported, completely ad-free, and made possible by wonderful listeners like you. Thank you for helping me keep bedtime a peaceful place. If you'd like even more relaxing stories throughout the week, Drift Off Premium includes: • Fresh new premium episodes every Tuesday & Thursday • Instant access to the complete premium archive • Intro-free listening so you can dive straight into your wind down • Listen first, months—or even years—before the public feed • An exclusive full-length audiobook library You can learn more by visiting www.driftoffpodcast.com, where you'll also find my downloadable audiobooks, my Dream Shop, and everything else happening in the world of Drift Off.

    28 min
  7. Heidi (Chapter 14 & 15) A Dreamy Bedtime Story

    Jun 18 ·  Bonus • Subscribers Only

    Heidi (Chapter 14 & 15) A Dreamy Bedtime Story

    Hello and welcome back! Tonight we continue with Chapter 14 & 15 from Heidi by Johanna Spyri. So go ahead, get all comfy and cozy, close your eyes, and let your mind drift to the peaceful Swiss Alps, as young Heidi begins her journey up the mountain to live with her grandfather — a rugged but tender man surrounded by fresh air, wildflowers, and breathtaking views. Let the gentle narration and soft background music carry you away to a simpler, quieter world — perfect for winding down and drifting off to sleep. Sweet dreams! Joanne Music in this episode is 'Calm' by Amber Glow via Epidemic Sound

    39 min
  8. Heidi (Chapter 13) A Dreamy Bedtime Story

    Jun 16 ·  Bonus • Subscribers Only

    Heidi (Chapter 13) A Dreamy Bedtime Story

    Hello and welcome back! Tonight we continue with Chapter 13 from Heidi by Johanna Spyri. So go ahead, get all comfy and cozy, close your eyes, and let your mind drift to the peaceful Swiss Alps, as young Heidi begins her journey up the mountain to live with her grandfather — a rugged but tender man surrounded by fresh air, wildflowers, and breathtaking views. Let the gentle narration and soft background music carry you away to a simpler, quieter world — perfect for winding down and drifting off to sleep. Sweet dreams! Joanne Music in this episode is 'Calm' by Amber Glow via Epidemic Sound

    36 min
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Drift Off - Bedtime Stories is a soothing bedtime story podcast that welcomes you each week with a soft, melodic voice to help you fall asleep to bedtime stories from the public domain. Every episode begins with a brief relaxation to help you settle in, followed by a calm reading of a bedtime story. Whether you're looking for a relaxing tale to help you unwind or a sleepy bedtime story, Drift Off Bedtime Stories for Adults is the ultimate destination for a restful night's sleep.

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