Drift Off - Bedtime Stories for Adults

For tonight's bedtime storytelling, I will be reading Chapter 6  from the Maida Book Series called  Maida’s Little Shop. This gentle story by Inez Haynes Irwin was published in 1909 and is about a sweet little girl named Maida who is sickly and lame. Her father is well known to be one of the most wealthiest men in America. He decides to buy her a little shop in Charlestown Massachusetts, to g...

For tonight's bedtime storytelling, I will be reading Chapter 5  from the Maida Book Series called  Maida’s Little Shop. This gentle story by Inez Haynes Irwin was published in 1909 and is about a sweet little girl named Maida who is sickly and lame. Her father is well known to be one of the wealthiest men in America. He decides to buy her a little shop in Charlestown Massachusetts, to give h...

This is a preview of a bonus episode that is only available to Drift Off Premium members.  To listen to the entire episode, you can sign up at driftoff.supercast.com Tonight we have a sleepy Norwegian folktale to help you get sleepy. It is called 'The Widow's Son' by Peter Christen Asbjørnsen and Jørgen Engebretsen Moe.  I haven't read this story before so we will discover toge...

For tonight's bedtime storytelling, I will be reading Chapter 4 from the Maida Book Series called  Maida’s Little Shop. This gentle story by Inez Haynes Irwin was published in 1909 and is about a sweet little girl named Maida who is sickly and lame. Her father is well known to be one of the wealthiest men in America. He decides to buy her a little shop in Charlestown Massachusetts, to give he...

Tonight’s storytelling is a request by one of my Premium members. She wrote me recently telling me how the podcast has been helping her sleep better and that she loves the stories by Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery. So tonight’s episode is dedicated to Janet as I read  Miss Sally’s Letters which was published in 1910.  Thank you Janet for your kind message and support. May this bedtime readin...

This is a preview of bonus content available on Drift Off Premium.  To listen to the full episode visit driftoff.supercast.com Drift into a blissful deep sleep with this gentle guided sleep meditation that surrounds you in love and light. Allow your breath, body, and mind to soften and relax feeling safe and supported as you drift off peacefully. This podcast is 100% listener-supported, completely...

This is a preview of a bonus episode that is only available to Drift Off Premium members.  To listen to the entire episode, you can sign up at driftoff.supercast.com Tonight's storytelling is a classic fairytale by the Brothers Grimm called Mother Holle about a widow and her 2 daughters. One daughter is her own daughter, who is unattractive and unkind and whom Mother Holle loves dearly. The o...

Tonight I will be reading chapter 1 and 2 from the childhood storybook called David and the Phoenix by Edward Ormondroyd. This beautiful story is about a young boy’s adventures with a phoenix where he learns valuable lessons about life. I hope you enjoy this bedtime story and I wish you sweet dreamzzz... A big shout out THANK YOU to Vicki who is one of my Premium Drift Off members. She requested t...

CONTENT WARNING : This story is a vintage fairytale containing sensitive descriptions that may be triggering or upsetting and is not suitable for very young listeners. Parents should always listen to the whole story first before deciding whether the story is appropriate for their child. Tonight’s bedtime storytelling is the story of Hansel and Gretel, a German fairytale collected by the Brother’s...

Tonight I will be reading the famous classic fairy-tale called The Ugly Duckling, by Hans Christian Anderson. A tale of a duckling who is discriminated by his family and fellow barnyard animals because he does not look like them. This tales leans towards the theme of bullying and discrimination and the importance of being true to yourself. May this storytelling help you drift off peacefully! Sweet...

This is a preview of a bonus episode that is only available to Drift Off Premium members.  To listen to the entire episode, you can sign up at driftoff.supercast.com Tonight's bedtime reading is the classic tale by the Brothers Grimm called 'The Six Swans'. This story is about a young princess whose six brothers have turned into swans. Will the princess succeed in breaking the spell...

Tonight we have the classic tale by the Brothers Grimm called 'Snow White'.  This was one of my all time favorite tales when I was a little girl :)  May this storytelling help you relax and ease into restful sleep. Sweet dreamzzz... WARNING: This is a vintage fairy tale and may contain imagery and language that may be considered offensive in our modern day. This story is not recommended...

Tonight's storytelling is a tale by Hans Christian Anderson called 'The Emperor's New Clothes'.  This classic tale teaches the importance of telling the truth even if you fear others will think you are foolish. Tonight's episode is part storytelling and part relaxation to help you drift off peacefully.  So go ahead and get all snuggly under the covers and let's get st...

For tonight's bedtime storytelling, I will be reading Chapter 3 from the Maida Book Series called  Maida’s Little Shop. This gentle story by Inez Haynes Irwin was published in 1909 and is about a sweet little girl named Maida who is sickly and lame. Her father is well known to be one of the most wealthiest men in America. He decides to buy her a little shop in Charlestown Massachusetts, to gi...

Tonight's storytelling is a classic tale called 'The Elderbush' by Hans Christian Anderson followed by a guided bedtime relaxation to help you drift off peacefully.  This heartwarming tale is about a little boy who becomes sick with a cold, his mother puts him to bed and prepares for him some Elder flower tea to help him warm up. In the mean time, an old neighbor stops by to visit a...

This is a preview of a bonus episode that is only available to Drift Off Premium members.  To listen to the entire episode, you can sign up at driftoff.supercast.com Tonight’s storytelling is called ‘The Story of an Invitation’ by Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery followed by a bonus story to help you fall asleep :)  The first story is about two girls named Bertha and Grace who are room mates a...

For tonight's bedtime storytelling, I will be reading Chapter 2 from the Maida Book Series called  Maida’s Little Shop. This gentle story by Inez Haynes Irwin was published in 1909 and is about a sweet little girl named Maida who is sickly and lame. Her father is well known to be one of the wealthiest men in America. He decides to buy her a little shop in Charlestown Massachusetts, to give he...

Tonight’s story is called The Story of Benito, a Filipino fairytale about a boy who has one wish...to be able help his parents who are very poor. One day after many adventures, the boy’s wish comes true...not only does he end up helping his parents...but he also ends up becoming a king!   This episode begins with a short body relaxation to help you let go of tension so you can settle in, relax and...

This is a preview of bonus content available on Drift Off Premium.  To listen to the full episode visit driftoff.supercast.com  Tonight we will use an ancient practice to help us fall asleep. Yoga Nidra is a type of body scan that is soothing and calming. Yoga Nidra allows your body and mind to rest deeply while you are fully awake and accessing delta brainwaves which are responsible for restorati...

This is a preview of a bonus episode that is only available to Drift Off Premium members.  To listen to the entire episode, you can sign up via Apple Podcasts or at driftoff.supercast.com   Tonight's special episode is a reading of the entire audiobook of  'Little House in the Big Woods'. All 13 chapters and with over 3.5 hours of uninterrupted storytelling to help you sleep all nig...

Tonight’s storytelling is the Story of Pinocchio by Carlo Collodi, also known as Carlo Lorenzini. Pinocchio is a puppet that was made by a wood carver named Gepetto. Pinocchio experiences many adventures as a puppet and he dreams of becoming a real boy. When he lies...his nose grows longer and longer and he is one of the most well known characters in children’s literature. I hope you enjoy this cl...

This is a preview of a bonus episode that is only available to Drift Off Premium members.  To listen to the entire episode, you can sign up at driftoff.supercast.com Tonight’s storytelling is called ‘The Flower Queen’s Daughter’ by Andrew Lang. This story is about a kind brave prince who saves an old woman. To repay his kindness, she helps him find the most beautiful girl in the world who has been...

Tonight's bedtime reading is the timeless tale of The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams. A gentle tale about a little rabbit who learns what it means to become "Real" by living through some challenges and being truly loved by the little boy. A beautiful metaphor of authenticity and vulnerability.  After the story ends, you will be guided to drift off peacefully with a short relax...

For tonight's bedtime storytelling, I will be reading Chapter 1 from Volume 1 of  the Maida Book Series called  Maida’s Little Shop. This gentle story by Inez Haynes Irwin was published in 1909 and is about a sweet little girl named Maida who is sickly and lame. Her father is well known to be one of the wealthiest men in America. He decides to buy her a little shop in Charlestown Massachusett...

This is a preview of a bonus episode that is only available to Drift Off Premium members.  To listen to the entire episode, you can sign up at driftoff.supercast.com Tonight I will be reading a story called ‘The Magician’s Horse’ from Andrew Lang’s Greek Fairy book. This story is about a young Prince who gets separated from his brothers while hunting in a large forest far from the palace. After se...