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.

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  1. 1d ago ·  Bonus • Subscribers Only

    Heidi (Chapter 19) — Extended Loop | A Dreamy Bedtime Story

    Thank You for Being a Drift Off Premium Member! Your support allows me to continue creating the stories you love while keeping the show ad-free :) Special Announcements: 1. Drift Off Premium now features fresh new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday, giving you even more opportunities each week to relax, unwind, and drift off to sleep. 2. Weekend Sleep Preview: This Sunday’s Drift Back story on the regular feed is The City Under the Sea. As a premium member, you can enjoy it tonight with no announcements. Simply scroll down to Episode 177 from January 28, 2025, and settle in for a peaceful night's listening. 3. As a small thank you, I'd love to offer you 50% off my brand new audiobook release Maida’s Little Shop throughout July. Simply use the code JULY50 at checkout or use this link: https://joanne-nmq-shop.fourthwall.com/promo/JULY50 Tonight's Story: Welcome back, sleepy listeners! Tonight we continue our gentle journey through Johanna Spyri's beloved classic with Chapter 19 of Heidi by Johanna Spyri. This is an extended loop edition, with the chapter presented twice in succession. Enjoy the story the first time through, then simply relax and let the familiar narration carry you gently toward sleep as the chapter begins again. So settle in, get comfortable, and allow yourself to drift into the peaceful world of Heidi. Sweet dreams, Joanne Music in this episode is Calm by Amber Glow via Epidemic Sound

    Heidi (Chapter 19) — Extended Loop | A Dreamy Bedtime Story

  2. 3d ago • Subscribers Only

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

    Premium Note: This week's regular feed episode is Dorani 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! Enjoy! Tonight, we continue with Part 2 of The Golden Key by George MacDonald. This beloved classic is 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 will now feature 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

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

  3. 3d ago

    Dorani — A Bedtime Story for Sleep

    Tonight we embark on a journey into the pages of Andrew Lang's Olive Fairy Book to discover the whimsical Indian Tale called Dorani.  We begin our journey with a short little relaxation to help you settle in followed by the story narration. The soft background melody will continue for a short while after the story ends and then it too will fade away.  I really enjoyed reading this whimsical tale and I hope you enjoy it as well!  Sweet dreams my friend! Sleep well!  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 simply like to make a one-time contribution to help support the podcast, you can do so here: https://driftoff.supercast.com/donations/new. Every gift, no matter the size, is deeply appreciated and helps me continue creating peaceful stories for you. 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.  Thank you for being here, and for helping keep Drift Off a peaceful, ad-free space.

  4. 4d ago

    Drift Back Sunday: What the Moon Saw | Anxiety Relief Sleep Story

    Hello, sleepy listeners, and welcome. WELCOME TO DRIFT BACK SUNDAY Starting tonight, and every Sunday evening moving forward, I am unlocking a favorite classic journey from my archive to help you release the thoughts of the weekend and ease into the new week. TONIGHT'S STORY Tonight, we drift back to a deeply relaxing classic from the vault: What the Moon Saw. This unique tale is filled with peaceful imagery designed to wash away any lingering stress and carry you gently into a restful night's sleep. In this episode, I present a soothing modified version of this beautiful tale by Hans Christian Andersen, thoughtfully crafted to ease your mind and guide you into a restful slumber. Join me on a serene journey with the Moon over 15 evenings, each one unveiling a new chapter of this tranquil sleep story. Each segment is designed to gently lead your mind to a place of peace, featuring beautiful scenes that calm the mind and help provide natural anxiety relief at bedtime. The serene imagery serves as a gentle tool to divert your attention from anxious thoughts, making you feel completely at ease, safe, and secure. 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 simply like to make a one-time contribution to help support the podcast, you can do so here: https://driftoff.supercast.com/donations/new. Every gift, no matter the size, is deeply appreciated and helps me continue creating peaceful stories for you. 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.  Thank you for being here, and for helping keep Drift Off a peaceful, ad-free space.

  5. Jul 9 ·  Bonus • Subscribers Only

    Heidi (Chapter 18) — Extended Loop | A Dreamy Bedtime Story

    Thank You for Being a Drift Off Premium Member! Your support allows me to continue creating the stories you love while keeping the show ad-free :) SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS: 1. 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. 2. As a small thank you, I'd love to offer you 50% off my brand new audiobook release Maida’s Little Shop throughout July. Simply use the code JULY50 at checkout or use this link: https://joanne-nmq-shop.fourthwall.com/promo/JULY50 3. Weekend Sleep Preview: Starting this weekend, I am launching Drift Back Sundays on the public feed! As a premium member, you already have full, announcement-free access to this weekend's featured sleep story, Calming Sleep Story for Anxiety Relief at Bedtime - What the Moon Saw. Just scroll down to July 4, 2024 in your archive to listen tonight. TONIGHT'S STORY: Welcome back, sleepy listeners! Tonight we continue our gentle journey through Johanna Spyri's beloved classic with Chapter 18 of Heidi by Johanna Spyri. This is an extended loop edition, with the chapter presented twice in succession. Enjoy the story the first time through, then simply relax and let the familiar narration carry you gently toward sleep as the chapter begins again. So settle in, get comfortable, and allow yourself to drift into the peaceful world of Heidi. Sweet dreams, Joanne

    Heidi (Chapter 18) — Extended Loop | A Dreamy Bedtime Story

  6. Jul 7 ·  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

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

  7. Jul 7

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

    Hello sleepy listeners & welcome! SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT Starting this weekend, I am launching Drift Back Sundays! Every Sunday night, I will unlock a favorite cozy classic from my archive to help you ease into the workweek. Keep an eye on your feed this Sunday for a beloved favorite! 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 simply like to make a one-time contribution to help support the podcast, you can do so here: https://driftoff.supercast.com/donations/new. Every gift, no matter the size, is deeply appreciated and helps me continue creating peaceful stories for you. 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.  Thank you for being here, and for helping keep Drift Off a peaceful, ad-free space.

  8. Jul 2 ·  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

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