Drift Off - Bedtime Stories for Adults

Welcome to this sleepy bedtime story called 'The Little Girl and the Winter Whirlwinds'.  This is a Bulgarian Fairytale about a courageous little girl who goes on a blustery adventure to help bring the long cold and dreary winter to an end.  This story is part storytelling and part relaxation. So if at the end of the story you are still awake, you can continue to listen to my voice as I...

This is a preview of bonus content available on Drift Off Premium.  To listen to the full episode visit driftoff.supercast.com  Fall asleep easily and effortlessly with this gentle sleep relaxation as I help you let go of tension. Drift off peacefully to a guided visualization of a soft feather brushing away your tension, softly helping you let go and relax. This guided sleep meditation is a wonde...

[CONTENT WARNING: These stories contain imagery of weapons, hunting/shooting animals, however not for cruelty but for pioneer survival during the late 1800's.] Welcome to this cozy fireside bedtime story reading of the final chapters (12 &13) from the beautiful book 'Little House in the Big Woods' by Laura Ingalls Wilder. This book is what started the treasured "Little Hous...

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 story is called Graciosa and Percinett, a French fairytale by Madam D’Aulnoy. This story is about a young prince by the name of Percinet who falls in love with Graciosa and shows her true love. Music in episode is called &ap...

[CONTENT WARNING: These stories contain imagery of weapons, hunting/shooting animals, however not for cruelty but for pioneer survival during the late 1800's.] Welcome to this cozy fireside bedtime story reading of Chapters 10 & 11  from the beautiful book 'Little House in the Big Woods' by Laura Ingalls Wilder. This book is what started the treasured "Little House Series i...

Tonight’s episode is a story poem written by Louisa May Alcott and is found in her treasured Flower Fables series. This heartwarming poem is called Clover Blossom and leans towards the theme of love and kindness. This poem reminds us why kindness towards others is so important. When we are kind towards others, they are more likely to be kind towards us. Kindness helps create emotional connections...

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 'An Invitation' by Lucy Maud Montgomery.   Music in this episode is: Dimma by Van Sandano via https://www.epidemicsound.com This week on Drift Off, we’re asking you to head over to Apple Podcasts an...

[CONTENT WARNING: These stories contain imagery of weapons, hunting/shooting animals, however not for cruelty but for pioneer survival during the late 1800's.] Welcome to this cozy fireside bedtime story reading of Chapter 9  from the beautiful book 'Little House in the Big Woods' by Laura Ingalls Wilder. This book is what started the treasured "Little House Series including &a...

Tonight I will be reading ‘Hamlet’, a play by William Shakespeare, and retold by Edith Nesbit. This storyleans towards the theme of a “revenge tragedy” about a young Danish prince who wants to avenge his father’s death after being visited by the ghost of his father, who reveals to him, his murderer whom Hamlet had suspected. Eventually, Hamlet gets his revenge...but unfortunately ends up paying a...

This is a preview of bonus content available on Drift Off Premium.  To listen to the full episode visit driftoff.supercast.com  Tonight I will guide you to a quiet secluded beach where you will be able to tap into the power of your imagination. As you focus on the imagery, this will help slow down those brain waves thereby promoting a state of deep relaxation helping you drift off gently and peace...

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 ‘The Winter’s Tale’ by William Shakespeare, as retold by Edith Nesbit. This romantic tale reveals how one’s happiness can be destroyed when their jealous imagination is confused with reality. Music in this ep...

[CONTENT WARNING: These stories contain imagery of weapons, hunting/shooting animals, however not for cruelty but for pioneer survival during the late 1800's.] Welcome to this cozy fireside bedtime story reading of Chapter 8  from the beautiful book 'Little House in the Big Woods' by Laura Ingalls Wilder. This book is what started the treasured "Little House Series including &a...

Tonight’s storytelling is a Portuguese tale called ‘Princess Bluegreen & the Seven Cities’, by Elsie Spicer Eells. This story is about King Graywhite and Queen Rosewhite of Atlantis, who are very sad because they have not be able to bear children. As the years pass, their sadness only deepens and King Graywhite becomes very bitter and treats the people of his kingdom horribly. One evening, aft...

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 story is called 'The Spring Tide of Love' by Mrs. Egerton Eastwick, also known as, Pleydell North. This lovely story from the Diamond Fairy book was written in 1895. This sweet tale is about a 7 year old li...

[CONTENT WARNING: These stories contain imagery of weapons, hunting/shooting animals, however not for cruelty but for pioneer survival during the late 1800's.] Welcome to this cozy fireside bedtime story of Chapter 6 & 7 from the beautiful book 'Little House in the Big Woods' by Laura Ingalls Wilder. This book is what started the treasured "Little House Series including &ap...

Tonight’s storytelling is a tale from Finland called ‘The Princess Mouse’, a retelling by Aaron Shepherd, about a young man named Mikko. According to his family tradition, in order to find a sweetheart, Mikko must cut down a tree and follow to where it points. Mikko’s brother makes his tree fall how he wants, whereas Mikko’s tree seems to have a mind of it’s own. So what will Mikko do when his tre...

[CONTENT WARNING: This episode includes elements of hypnosis and guided relaxation. PLEASE READ SAFETY DISCLAIMER BELOW] This is a preview of bonus content available on Drift Iff Premium. To listen to the full episode visit driftoff.supercast.com  Welcome to this soothing sleep hypnosis that is designed for anxiety relief. This sleep hypnosis is delivered with a soft hypnotic voice to help create...

This is a preview of a bonus episode that is available on Drift Off Premium.  Tonight I will be reading ‘The Necklace of Pearls’ a retelling by Elsie Spicer Eels from the 1920’s...about a water nymph and a handsome young lad who lives happily on an island with his loving mother. The water nymph who secretly loves the lad, saves him and his boat from a potential boating accident and takes him far a...

[CONTENT WARNING: These stories contain imagery of weapons, hunting/shooting animals, however not for cruelty but for pioneer survival during the late 1800's.] Welcome to this cozy fireside bedtime story of Chapter 4 (Christmas) and Chapter 5 (Sundays) from the beautiful book 'Little House in the Big Woods' by Laura Ingalls Wilder. This book is what started the treasured "Littl...

For Valentine's day, tonight’s storytelling is the tragic love story of William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. This retelling by Edith Nesbit is a love story about two young teenagers who fall in love with each other the first time they meet. However, the many years of conflict between their families requires them to remain enemies. Unfortunately their love does not resolve the feud bet...

This is a preview of a bonus episode that is available on Drift Off Premium.  Tonight I will be reading a story by Lucy Maud Montgomery called 'The Finished Story'.   A bittersweet love story that shows us when we try to protect a loved one from the pain of loss and heartache, we can actually end up hurting them even more. So lay back...relax...and enjoy the story!  Sweet dreams... Joann...

[CONTENT WARNING: These stories contain imagery of weapons, hunting/shooting animals, however not for cruelty but for pioneer survival during the late 1800's.] Welcome to this cozy fireside bedtime story of Little House in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls Wilder. This storytelling includes Chapter 2 (Winter Days & Winter Nights) & Chapter 3 (The Long Rifle) This book is what started the...

Tonight's episode is very special! This is a rebroadcast of the top 3 episodes of 2022 which will provide you with just under 80 minutes of continuous storytelling. The  top 3 episodes featured are: 1. The Wonderful Ring (by Flora Annie Steel) 2. The Man on the Train (Lucy Maud Montgomery) [ Content Warning:  The story contains some element of crime and murder] Parents please read disclaimer...

[CONTENT WARNING: This episode includes elements of hypnosis and guided relaxation. PLEASE READ SAFETY DISCLAIMER BELOW] This is a preview bonus episode available only Drift Off Premium. Tonight I am sharing this bonus guided sleep hypnosis and relaxation for you to use at bedtime for better sleep!  This hypnosis is designed to help elicit deep relaxation by using an evidence based relaxation tech...

This is a preview of a premium episode a available on Drift Off Premium. Tonight I will be reading a Spanish Fairy Tale by Fernan Caballero, later collected by Andrew Lang in his Orange Fairy Book. This tale is about a fisherman who finds a baby boy and baby girl in a crystal cradle floating on the river. He and his wife decide to keep the babies and raise them along with their other children. How...