Drift with Erin Davis

Young Harry and Walt, a miniature pirate ship and a sudden tidal wave of bad luck come together in this lovely tale for a heartwarming story of selflessness and kindness at the English seaside. Drift is free, thanks to our wonderful sponsors, enVy Pillow.com and SierraSil.com , both of whom generously offer discounts on all online purchases when you use the code drift . Hosted by Simplecast, an Ad...

Long before Meghan and Harry, Edith Nesbit wrote Deliverers of their Nation about Effie and Harry. In this Dragons Tale, they discover (with the help of a sleepy saint) the secret to getting rid of the pesky creatures - big and small. Drift is free, thanks to our wonderful sponsors, enVy Pillow.com and SierraSil.com , both of whom generously offer discounts on all online purchases when you use the...

Joseph Jacobs translated fairy tales from many different cultures. This story that originated in India is about a witch, disguised as a magical deer, who puts a king under her spell. But a sweet boy born in a dungeon grows up to make everything right...eventually! Drift is free, thanks to our wonderful sponsors, enVy Pillow.com and SierraSil.com , both of whom generously offer discounts on all onl...

Lentil me your ears: this is not your grandma's telling of a young woman and a lumpy mattress. No, this is very much a story of compassion and kindness - two things that matter most regardless of status or station. Drift is free, thanks to our wonderful sponsors, enVy Pillow.com and SierraSil.com , both of whom generously offer discounts on all online purchases when you use the code drift . Hosted...

Louisa has long been engaged to a man named Joe, who left to seek his fortune in Australia. But when he returns, they both find that things have changed – and will change – for the better. Drift is free, thanks to our wonderful sponsors, enVy Pillow.com and SierraSil.com , both of whom generously offer discounts on all online purchases when you use the code drift . Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz...

In this tale, we imagine a girl who is cursed with a lack of gravity; she actually floats freely and constantly, but finds her love and her life in the water. It’s an unusual story and I hope you’ll dive in - and float off - on Drift. Drift is free, thanks to our wonderful sponsors, enVy Pillow.com and SierraSil.com , both of whom generously offer discounts on all online purchases when you use the...

There once was a young man who listened to the dying wishes of his father. In return, he was visited by a strange guest who repaid loyalty with some astonishing magic. Enjoy this Jewish Fairy Tale by Gertrude Landa, who also went by the name Aunt Naomi. Drift is free, thanks to our wonderful sponsors, enVy Pillow.com and SierraSil.com , both of whom generously offer discounts on all online purchas...

In this, a different kind of sleep story, we hear the words that philosopher, poet and lover of nature Henry David Thoreau shared many times in his life. Put on your comfiest slippers as we step outdoors and into a gentle rest. Drift is free, thanks to our wonderful sponsors, enVy Pillow.com and SierraSil.com , both of whom generously offer discounts on all online purchases when you use the code d...

Some say this truly beautiful tale is actually a story that Hans Christian Andersen wrote about his love for an opera singer – a love that was never returned to him. Listen to the gentle story of a bird who enchants a kingdom, until a replica comes and takes her place...for a time. Drift is free, thanks to our wonderful sponsors, enVy Pillow.com and SierraSil.com , both of whom generously offer di...

Welcome to this gentle take on an age-old story of the Three Little Pigs. Sometimes it feels right to turn old tales on their head and imagine a happier outcome - one of coming together and finding peace. Have I given away too much? Drift is free, thanks to our wonderful sponsors, enVy Pillow.com and SierraSil.com , both of whom generously offer discounts on all online purchases when you use the c...

This Ukrainian folk tale is one of many told about a man deemed unintelligent who actually turns things around to his benefit. Ivan the Fool and St. Peter's Fife tells the story of a man whose magical woodwind instrument brings the whole town to its feet – and not in applause! Drift is free, thanks to our wonderful sponsors, enVy Pillow.com and SierraSil.com , both of whom generously offer discoun...

There's more than one version of the Cinderella story, and this one comes from Celtic folklore. In it, a young girl named Trembling is picked on mercilessly by her sisters. Fortunately, help comes in the form of a henwife (a what?) who helps this Cinderella alter her fate with ending after ending! Enjoy. Drift is free, thanks to our wonderful sponsors, enVy Pillow.com and SierraSil.com , both of w...

Don't let a long title fool you – this short but memorable Ukrainian fairy tale is about a man who teaches his offspring a lesson they needed to learn. Greed and spite vs resourcefulness and heart. (Sound familiar?) Drift is free, thanks to our wonderful sponsors, enVy Pillow.com and SierraSil.com , both of whom generously offer discounts on all online purchases when you use the code drift . Hoste...

This classic tale of a special toy and the trials he faces proves again why the stories of Hans Christian Andersen will always stand the test of time, just like the heart of our tin hero. Drift is free, thanks to our wonderful sponsors, enVy Pillow.com and SierraSil.com , both of whom generously offer discounts on all online purchases when you use the code drift . Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz...

Oscar Wilde wrote this heart-wrenching tale of a nightingale that sacrificed its life for a man in love, but I couldn't let you go to sleep on the saddest of notes. So with his spirit's indulgence (I hope), I offer you a happier ending to a beautiful story. Drift is free, thanks to our wonderful sponsors, enVy Pillow.com and SierraSil.com , both of whom generously offer discounts on all online pur...

Do find something to snuggle and listen to this favourite tale of a boy's much-loved bunny who yearns to become real. It is a beautiful reminder always to look beneath the surface - in this case the soft, furry fabric of the story's title. Drift is free, thanks to our wonderful sponsors, enVy Pillow.com and SierraSil.com , both of whom generously offer discounts on all online purchases when you us...

Imagine a little maiden about 2 1/2 cm (or an inch) tall, who is snatched by a toad, courted by a mole and flown to a land as magical as she herself is. This is the tale of Thumbelina, by Hans Christian Andersen, a heartwarming story of care and karma to guide you to sleep on the tiniest of wings   Drift is free, thanks to our wonderful sponsors, enVy Pillow.com and SierraSil.com , both of whom ge...

As we drift off together in a quiet and very sleepy castle, enjoy a familiar and timeless tale of a princess, an angry fairy, and a 100 year spell, broken only by one extremely brave and rather determined prince. Drift is free, thanks to our wonderful sponsors, enVy Pillow.com and SierraSil.com , both of whom generously offer discounts on all online purchases when you use the code drift . Hosted b...

“Sleep begets sleep”: why keeping your child up later likely won't pay off in the morning, getting rid of the guilt, and the very good doctor's Big Three tips to make sure children and parents get the sleep they need. I hated to see this four-part chat come to an end, but I know you're going to want to share it, just as I did.   Drift is free, thanks to our wonderful sponsors, enVy Pillow.com and...

“Sleep is key...(it) affects every aspect of our function.” Dr. Mindell is all about better rest for not just the littles in our families, but the bigger folks too – from adolescents to menopause and beyond. Some amazing information from one of the brightest (night) lights in her field.   Drift is free, thanks to our wonderful sponsors, enVy Pillow.com and SierraSil.com , both of whom generously o...

Baby sleep is family sleep: a stunning 95% of people worldwide say yes, they want to change their children's' sleep patterns. So what is sleep training and how do you do it? Plus, going for the long-term solution with a reward of peaceful nights ahead.   Drift is free, thanks to our wonderful sponsors, enVy Pillow.com and SierraSil.com , both of whom generously offer discounts on all online purcha...

Dr. Jodi Mindell is author of Sleeping Through the Night (now in its 4th edition) and a world-renowned pediatric sleep specialist and talks with sleep-deprived parents every single day. In this segment we discuss Fact vs Opinion in the 2020s, and what all parents (new and not-so-new) need to remember.   Drift is free, thanks to our wonderful sponsors, enVy Pillow.com and SierraSil.com , both of wh...

Not all essential oils are created equal – in fact some aren't worth the money you can spend on them. Which ones are, and which is considered the “Swiss Army Knife” of essential oils? Tracy Witney, specialist, certified yoga teacher and founder of TheEssentialWave.com weighs in. Drift is free, thanks to our wonderful sponsors, enVy Pillow.com and SierraSil.com , both of whom generously offer disco...

Did you know there are some 90 essential oils? Many of them have specific purposes including helping you to Drift off to a better's night's rest. What are those oils and how do we tell the good ones from the wanna-bes? We asked Tracy Witney, an Essential Oil Specialist, certified yoga instructor and founder of TheEssentialWave.com. Drift is free, thanks to our wonderful sponsors, enVy Pillow.com a...

Now that we know what dreams are, how should we (and should we not) interpret them in order to help further our self-knowledge? And just what is PSI ("sigh")? Answers and so much more fascinating chat in the conclusion of our three-part discussion with Patti Allen of creativedreamcoaching@pattiallen.com   Drift is free, thanks to our wonderful sponsors, enVy Pillow.com and SierraSil.com , both of...