Drift Off - Bedtime Stories for Adults

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Tonight, escape to an enchanting castle and settle in for a collection of cozy princess tales accompanied by the gentle sound of falling rain.

Tonight’s stories include Prince Hyacinth and the Dear Little Princess, The Princess of Canterbury, and The Twelve Dancing Princesses—three charming tales filled with princesses, faraway kingdoms, and a touch of fairy-tale magic.

Let the soothing rain and sleepy storytelling create a peaceful atmosphere as you get comfortable, unwind from the day, and ease toward a restful night’s sleep.

So snuggle beneath the covers, close your eyes, and allow yourself to be carried away to a storybook kingdom on a rainy night.

Sweet dreams,

Your friend and host,
Joanne

This podcast is 100% listener-supported, completely ad-free, and made possible by wonderful listeners like you. Thank 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 drift off without interruption
• Listen first, months—or even years—before episodes reach the public feed
•  Exclusive access to a library of 12 full-length audiobooks 

If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, simply tap 'Subscribe' at the top of the Drift Off show page to join Premium.

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Thank you for being here, and for helping keep Drift Off a peaceful, ad-free space. 

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Tonight, we drift back to The Story of Pretty Goldilocks by Madame d’Aulnoy, an enchanting old fairy tale later collected by Andrew Lang in The Blue Fairy Book.

This charming tale takes us into a world of kings and princesses, impossible tasks, unexpected helpers, and a little fairy-tale magic along the way.

Whether you’re returning to this story or discovering it for the first time, get cozy beneath the covers, settle in, and allow the story to carry you gently toward sleep.

I hope it brings a little peace and comfort to your night.

Sweet dreams,
Joanne

Music in this episode by Epidemic Sound.

This podcast is 100% listener-supported, completely ad-free, and made possible by wonderful listeners like you. Thank 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 drift off without interruption
• Listen first, months—or even years—before episodes reach the public feed
•  Exclusive access to a library of 12 full-length audiobooks 

If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, simply tap 'Subscribe' at the top of the Drift Off show page to join Premium.

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If you'd simply like to make a one-time contribution to help support the podcast, you can do so here. Every gift, no matter the size, is deeply appreciated!
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Join Drift Off Premium for fresh new bedtime stories every Tuesday & Thursday.  Subscribe on the Drift Off show page in Apple Podcasts or through Supercast: https://driftoff.supercast.com/

Tonight's bedtime story is Chapter 8 of The Railway Children by E. Nesbit, calmly narrated to help you relax, unwind, and drift off to sleep. Whether you're rediscovering this timeless classic or experiencing it for the first time, I hope this peaceful audiobook narration becomes a comforting part of your bedtime routine.

So settle in, get comfortable, and let tonight's soothing narration carry you gently toward a peaceful 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!

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 drift off without interruption
• Listen first, months—or even years—before episodes reach the public feed
•  Exclusive access to a library of 12 full-length audiobooks 

If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, simply tap 'Subscribe' at the top of the Drift Off show page to join Premium.

Not using Apple Podcasts? You can subscribe through Supercast here:
https://driftoff.supercast.com

If you'd simply like to make a one-time contribution to help support the podcast, you can do so here. Every gift, no matter the size, is deeply appreciated!
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Visit www.driftoffpodcast.com to explore everything happening in the world of Drift Off. 

Thank you for being here, and for helping keep Drift Off a peaceful, ad-free space. 

Visit my website for sleep audiobooks, Drift Off Premium info & more:
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Tonight, we drift back to The Werewolf, a Swedish folktale from The Swedish Fairy Book, published in 1921.

Despite its title, this isn’t a frightening tale. It’s an old-fashioned fairy tale about a young princess, a devious stepmother, and the unexpected journey that unfolds when magic enters their lives.

So get cozy, settle beneath the covers, and allow this enchanting Swedish folktale to carry you away as you wind down for the night.

Sweet dreams,
Joanne

Music in this episode: “Breathe Deeply” by Megan Wofford via Epidemic Sound.

This podcast is 100% listener-supported, completely ad-free, and made possible by wonderful listeners like you. Thank 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 drift off without interruption
• Listen first, months—or even years—before episodes reach the public feed
•  Exclusive access to a library of 12 full-length audiobooks 

If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, simply tap 'Subscribe' at the top of the Drift Off show page to join Premium.

Not using Apple Podcasts? You can subscribe through Supercast here:
https://driftoff.supercast.com

If you'd simply like to make a one-time contribution to help support the podcast, you can do so here. Every gift, no matter the size, is deeply appreciated!
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Visit www.driftoffpodcast.com to explore everything happening in the world of Drift Off. 

Thank you for being here, and for helping keep Drift Off a peaceful, ad-free space. 

Visit my website for sleep audiobooks, Drift Off premium info & more: https://www.driftoffpodcast.com/

Hello, my sleepy friend.

Tonight, we're returning to the quiet beauty of Japan with two enchanting folktales: Reflections and The Star Lovers. Passed down through generations, each story offers its own gentle wisdom, weaving together themes of love, longing, wonder, and the quiet mysteries of the natural world.

We'll begin with a short settling-in relaxation before drifting into the storytelling, so you can fully unwind and leave the day behind.

I hope these timeless tales bring a sense of peace to your evening and carry you gently toward restful sleep.

Sweet dreams,

Joanne

This podcast is 100% listener-supported, completely ad-free, and made possible by wonderful listeners like you. Thank 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 drift off without interruption
• Listen first, months—or even years—before episodes reach the public feed
•  Exclusive access to a library of 12 full-length audiobooks 

If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, simply tap 'Subscribe' at the top of the Drift Off show page to join Premium.

Not using Apple Podcasts? You can subscribe through Supercast here:
https://driftoff.supercast.com

If you'd simply like to make a one-time contribution to help support the podcast, you can do so here. Every gift, no matter the size, is deeply appreciated!
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Visit www.driftoffpodcast.com to explore everything happening in the world of Drift Off. 

Thank you for being here, and for helping keep Drift Off a peaceful, ad-free space. 

Visit my website for sleep audiobooks, Drift Off Premium info & more:
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Tonight, we drift back to Ripple the Water Spirit, a beautiful and tender Flower Fable by Louisa May Alcott.

This enchanting tale follows Ripple, a kind-hearted water spirit who sets out on a journey to help a grieving mother and her young child. Along the way, she must seek the help of the Fire Spirits and persuade them to share the warmth of their flame. It’s a gentle fairy tale filled with compassion, courage, and a little bit of magic.

After the story, stay with me for a brief relaxation to help you settle a little more deeply into rest. The soft music will then continue for a while longer, giving you plenty of time to get comfortable and drift toward sleep.

I hope this peaceful story brings a little comfort to your night.

Sweet dreams.

Music: “ES 40 Gamma Wave Chua”

This podcast is 100% listener-supported, completely ad-free, and made possible by wonderful listeners like you. Thank 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 drift off without interruption
• Listen first, months—or even years—before episodes reach the public feed
•  Exclusive access to a library of 12 full-length audiobooks 

If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, simply tap 'Subscribe' at the top of the Drift Off show page to join Premium.

Not using Apple Podcasts? You can subscribe through Supercast here:
https://driftoff.supercast.com

If you'd simply like to make a one-time contribution to help support the podcast, you can do so here. Every gift, no matter the size, is deeply appreciated!
https://driftoff.supercast.com/donations/new

Visit www.driftoffpodcast.com to explore everything happening in the world of Drift Off. 

Thank you for being here, and for helping keep Drift Off a peaceful, ad-free space. 

🌙 Get the complete Heidi: Bedtime Edition audiobook: https://joanne-nmq-shop.fourthwall.com/products/heidi-bedtime-edition

Tonight, I’m sharing a little bedtime preview of Heidi by Johanna Spyri. Settle in and enjoy the first 10 minutes of Chapter One as we begin Heidi’s journey into the beautiful Swiss Alps.

If you’d like to keep listening, I recently finished narrating the complete story in early August, and the chapter episodes are waiting for you in the Premium archives. You can become a Premium listener and enjoy Heidi chapter by chapter, along with all the other sleepy stories available there. https://www.driftoffpodcast.com/premium

Or, if you’d rather have the entire story to keep, my complete Heidi: Bedtime Edition audiobook is available through my website. It was created especially for bedtime listening, and once you purchase it, it’s yours to enjoy whenever you like.

For now, get comfortable, close your eyes when you’re ready, and enjoy this little taste of Heidi.

Sweet dreams,

Joanne

This podcast is 100% listener-supported, completely ad-free, and made possible by wonderful listeners like you. Thank 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 drift off without interruption
• Listen first, months—or even years—before episodes reach the public feed
•  Exclusive access to a library of 12 full-length audiobooks 

If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, simply tap 'Subscribe' at the top of the Drift Off show page to join Premium.

Not using Apple Podcasts? You can subscribe through Supercast here:
https://driftoff.supercast.com

If you'd simply like to make a one-time contribution to help support the podcast, you can do so here. Every gift, no matter the size, is deeply appreciated!
https://driftoff.supercast.com/donations/new

Visit www.driftoffpodcast.com to explore everything happening in the world of Drift Off. 

Thank you for being here, and for helping keep Drift Off a peaceful, ad-free space. 

Join Drift Off Premium for fresh new bedtime stories every Tuesday & Thursday.  Subscribe on the Drift Off show page in Apple Podcasts or through Supercast: https://driftoff.supercast.com/

Tonight's bedtime story is Chapter 7 of The Railway Children by E. Nesbit, calmly narrated to help you relax, unwind, and drift off to sleep. Whether you're rediscovering this timeless classic or experiencing it for the first time, I hope this peaceful audiobook narration becomes a comforting part of your bedtime routine.

So settle in, get comfortable, and let tonight's soothing narration carry you gently toward a peaceful 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!

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 drift off without interruption
• Listen first, months—or even years—before episodes reach the public feed
•  Exclusive access to a library of 12 full-length audiobooks 

If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, simply tap 'Subscribe' at the top of the Drift Off show page to join Premium.

Not using Apple Podcasts? You can subscribe through Supercast here:
https://driftoff.supercast.com

If you'd simply like to make a one-time contribution to help support the podcast, you can do so here. Every gift, no matter the size, is deeply appreciated!
https://driftoff.supercast.com/donations/new

Visit www.driftoffpodcast.com to explore everything happening in the world of Drift Off. 

Thank you for being here, and for helping keep Drift Off a peaceful, ad-free space. 

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Tonight’s story is The Magic Brocade, a traditional Chinese tale retold by Aaron Shepard.

Settle in and journey into a world of wonder as we follow a mother and her sons through a tale of a beautiful brocade, an unexpected adventure, and just a little bit of magic. With its timeless folktale quality and imaginative storytelling, this is a lovely story to help you leave the day behind, quiet your thoughts, and ease gently toward sleep.

So get comfortable, close your eyes when you’re ready, and let this enchanting tale carry you somewhere far away as you drift off to sleep.

Sweet dreams,

Joanne

This podcast is 100% listener-supported, completely ad-free, and made possible by wonderful listeners like you. Thank 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 drift off without interruption
• Listen first, months—or even years—before episodes reach the public feed
•  Exclusive access to a library of 12 full-length audiobooks 

If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, simply tap 'Subscribe' at the top of the Drift Off show page to join Premium.

Not using Apple Podcasts? You can subscribe through Supercast here:
https://driftoff.supercast.com

If you'd simply like to make a one-time contribution to help support the podcast, you can do so here. Every gift, no matter the size, is deeply appreciated!
https://driftoff.supercast.com/donations/new

Visit www.driftoffpodcast.com to explore everything happening in the world of Drift Off. 

Thank you for being here, and for helping keep Drift Off a peaceful, ad-free space. 

Join Drift Off Premium for fresh new bedtime stories every Tuesday & Thursday.  Subscribe on the Drift Off show page in Apple Podcasts or through Supercast: https://driftoff.supercast.com/

Tonight’s story is Green Willow, a beautiful Japanese folktale that was first shared with my Premium listeners back in April 2024, and tonight I’m happy to be sharing it with you here on the regular Drift Off podcast.

This gentle old tale weaves together love, nature, and a touch of the mysterious, carrying us into a world of quiet beauty and Japanese folklore. Its dreamlike quality and timeless storytelling make it a lovely story to settle in with at bedtime, helping you leave the day behind, quiet a busy mind, and ease toward a peaceful night’s sleep.

So get comfortable, close your eyes when you’re ready, and allow yourself to be carried away by the story as you drift off to sleep.

Sweet dreams.

This podcast is 100% listener-supported, completely ad-free, and made possible by wonderful listeners like you. Thank 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 drift off without interruption
• Listen first, months—or even years—before episodes reach the public feed
•  Exclusive access to a library of 12 full-length audiobooks 

If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, simply tap 'Subscribe' at the top of the Drift Off show page to join Premium.

Not using Apple Podcasts? You can subscribe through Supercast here:
https://driftoff.supercast.com

If you'd simply like to make a one-time contribution to help support the podcast, you can do so here. Every gift, no matter the size, is deeply appreciated!
https://driftoff.supercast.com/donations/new

Visit www.driftoffpodcast.com to explore everything happening in the world of Drift Off. 

Thank you for being here, and for helping keep Drift Off a peaceful, ad-free space.