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. Jul 28 ·  Bonus • Subscriber Early Access

    Little Daylight (Part 2 of 2) Relaxing Bedtime Story

    Hello sleepy listeners, and welcome! Premium Note: This week's regular feed episode is Somebody Else's Prince from our vault. As a premium member, you can listen to it completely announcement free by scrolling down to Feb 8, 2024 in your feed! Tonight, I invite you to settle in with Part 2 of the enchanting fairy tale Little Daylight by George Macdonald. This gentle classic follows the story of a princess whose mysterious fate is tied to the changing phases of the moon. Filled with quiet wonder, beautiful imagery, and timeless magic, it's the perfect tale to help you unwind at the end of the day. Thank You for Being a Drift Off Premium Member. Your support allows me to continue creating the stories you love. 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, close your eyes, and let the soothing narration carry you gently toward a peaceful night's sleep. Sleep well, Joanne Music in this episode is 'Meditative Relaxing Music Yoga' by SoundVessel via Pond5

    Little Daylight (Part 2 of 2) Relaxing Bedtime Story

  2. 1d ago

    Drift Back Sunday: Princess Rosette | Fairytale Sleep Story

    Hello, sleepy listeners, and welcome. WELCOME TO DRIFT BACK SUNDAY Every Sunday evening, I unlock 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 settle in with a gentle old classic: Princess Rosette. Written by Madame d'Aulnoy in 1697, this lovely French fairytale unfolds slowly, with soft, dreamlike imagery perfectly suited to easing you toward sleep. As we follow Princess Rosette's quiet adventures, the story's gentle rhythm will help calm a busy mind and let the stresses of the day slip away. So settle in, get comfortable, and let this peaceful narration carry you gently toward a restful night's sleep. 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.

  3. 4d ago ·  Bonus • Subscribers Only

    Heidi (Chapter 20) A Dreamy Bedtime Story

    Hello sleepy listeners, and welcome! Special Announcements: 1. Weekend Sleep Preview: This Sunday on the public feed, I am featuring our classic archive story, Princess Rosette. As a premium member, you already have full, announcement-free access to this beloved tale right now! Just scroll down to August 17, 2021 in your archive to listen anytime you want! 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 Tonight's Story: Tonight we continue our gentle journey through Johanna Spyri's beloved classic with Chapter 20 of Heidi by Johanna Spyri. 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 20) A Dreamy Bedtime Story

  4. 6d ago ·  Bonus • Subscribers Only

    Little Daylight (Part 1 of 2) | Relaxing Bedtime Story

    Premium Note: This week's regular feed episode is The Railway Children (Chapter 2) from our vault. As a premium member, you can listen to it completely announcement free by scrolling down to July 25, 2024 in your feed! Tonight, I invite you to settle in with Part 1 of the enchanting fairy tale Little Daylight by George Macdonald. This gentle classic follows the story of a princess whose mysterious fate is tied to the changing phases of the moon. Filled with quiet wonder, beautiful imagery, and timeless magic, it's the perfect tale to help you unwind at the end of the day. 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 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. 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, close your eyes, and let the soothing narration carry you gently toward a peaceful night's sleep. Sleep well, Joanne Music in this episode is 'Meditative Relaxing Music Yoga' by SoundVessel via Pond5

  5. 6d ago

    The Railway Children (Chapter 2) — A Bedtime Story for Sleep

    Welcome back sleepy listeners!  Tonight we will continue with Chapter 2 from the beloved classic, "The Railway Children" by E. Nesbit. So go ahead and settle in, close your eyes, and let the soothing narration transport you to a world of wonder and timeless enchantment.  Sweet dreams dear listeners! Joanne Music in this episode is 'Freeform' by Rannar Sillard via Epidemic Sound 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.

  6. Jul 19

    Drift Back Sunday: The City Under the Sea | 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 an incredibly meaningful classic from the vault: The City Under the Sea by Henry Beston. This magical story holds a very special place in my heart, as it was my very first episode, originally published on January 28, 2021. It marks the beautiful beginning of this incredible journey with all of you. Whether you are hearing this enchanting tale for the first time or enjoying it as a familiar favorite, its gentle, rhythmic pace is thoughtfully designed to act as a calming sleep story. Allow the tranquil imagery to help provide natural anxiety relief at bedtime, washing away any lingering stress. Settle in, get comfortable, and let this peaceful narration carry you gently toward a restful night's sleep. Sweet dreams, and thank you for being part of this journey! 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.

  7. Jul 16 ·  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

  8. Jul 14 • 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
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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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