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 a deeply relaxing classic from the vault: What the Moon Saw. This unique tale is filled with peaceful imagery designed to wash away any lingering stress and carry you gently into a restful night's sleep.

In this episode, I present a soothing modified version of this beautiful tale by Hans Christian Andersen, thoughtfully crafted to ease your mind and guide you into a restful slumber. Join me on a serene journey with the Moon over 15 evenings, each one unveiling a new chapter of this tranquil sleep story.

Each segment is designed to gently lead your mind to a place of peace, featuring beautiful scenes that calm the mind and help provide natural anxiety relief at bedtime. The serene imagery serves as a gentle tool to divert your attention from anxious thoughts, making you feel completely at ease, safe, and secure.

Sweet dreams,

Joanne

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Hello sleepy listeners & welcome!

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

Starting this weekend, I am launching Drift Back Sundays! Every Sunday night, I will unlock a favorite cozy classic from my archive to help you ease into the workweek. Keep an eye on your feed this Sunday for a beloved favorite!

Tonight, we begin the timeless classic The Railway Children by E. Nesbit.

This beloved story follows three siblings whose comfortable lives are suddenly turned upside down, leading them to a quiet cottage in the countryside where unexpected friendships, small adventures, and acts of kindness begin to shape their new world. Filled with warmth, hope, and gentle moments, it's the perfect story to unwind with at the end of the day.

Now, make yourself comfortable, relax, and I hope you enjoy the story :)

Sweet dreams,

Joanne

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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 

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Tonight, we come to the last two chapters of The Long Winter by Laura Ingalls Wilder. After so many long, cold nights together, we finally arrive at the thaw... the return of light, warmth, and relief after the hardest season the Ingalls family has faced.

It has been such a comfort to share this story with you, night after night, as the snow piled high outside our little window of imagination. Thank you for letting me be part of your bedtime, and for drifting off alongside Laura and her family through every storm.

Settle in, get cozy, and let's close out this story together, one last time.

Sweet dreams,
 Joanne 🌙

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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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Tonight, we return to the endless snow and bitter prairie winds of The Long Winter by Laura Ingalls Wilder.

In this episode, I’ll be reading Chapter 30 & 31. So settle in, get comfortable, and drift back to the little town of De Smet, where the Ingalls family continues to endure one of the harshest winters on record.

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

Tonight's story is a beautiful French fairy tale first published in 1697.

Join Princess Mayblossom on a magical journey filled with enchanted gifts, fairy blessings, unexpected trials, and the promise of happiness beyond adversity. Rich in imagination and timeless charm, this classic tale has captivated readers for centuries.

So settle in, get comfortable, and allow this enchanting story by Madame d'Aulnoy to gently carry you 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:
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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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Thank you for being here, and for helping keep Drift Off a peaceful, ad-free space. 

Tonight, we return to the endless snow and bitter prairie winds of The Long Winter by Laura Ingalls Wilder.

In this episode, I’ll be reading Chapter 28 & 29. So settle in, get comfortable, and drift back to the little town of De Smet, where the Ingalls family continues to endure one of the harshest winters on record.

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. 

Tonight, we return to the endless snow and bitter prairie winds of The Long Winter by Laura Ingalls Wilder.

In this episode, I’ll be reading Chapter 27. So settle in, get comfortable, and drift back to the little town of De Smet, where the Ingalls family continues to endure one of the harshest winters on record.

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. 

Tonight, we return to the endless snow and bitter prairie winds of The Long Winter by Laura Ingalls Wilder.

In this episode, I’ll be reading Chapters 24 through 26. Since Chapters 25 and 26 are quite short, I’ve included Chapter 24 as well to create a longer, more relaxing listening experience.

So settle in, get comfortable, and drift back to the little town of De Smet, where the Ingalls family continues to endure one of the harshest winters on record.

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. 

A short update regarding the ongoing Drift Off Premium issues currently affecting Apple Podcasts subscribers.

Thank you so much for your patience, kindness, and understanding while Apple continues investigating the backend subscription problems affecting premium content and subscriber access.

Existing Apple subscribers needing temporary access to premium content through Supercast are welcome to reach out to me directly.

This podcast is 100% listener-supported with no ads and proud of it! Help me keep this space ad-free! Thank you for your support :)

As a Drift Off Premium member you:

•  Help keep Drift Off calm & ad-free for restful nights and better sleep 
• Extra Episodes to enrich your sleep routine
•  Enjoy full-length audiobooks for uninterrupted relaxation & sleep 

Did you know you can also listen to my regular bedtime stories on Insight Timer for free? It’s a peaceful space for rest and relaxation. Also, for just $9.99/month, you’ll get access to my premium stories plus meditations, music, and live sessions from other amazing teachers.

https://insighttimer.com/relaxforawhile

Oh...and be sure to drift over to the podcast website to learn a little bit about the voice behind the stories. Hope to see you there!

https://www.driftoffpodcast.com

Tonight, drift away with The White Cat by Mary deMorgan — a dreamy and unusual fairy tale filled with enchantment, hidden castles, strange riddles, and a mysterious white cat with secrets of her own. This sleepy fairytale is designed to help you relax, unwind, and gently drift off to sleep.

So get comfortable, settle in, and let the story carry you into a peaceful night’s rest. Sweet dreams!

Joanne

Music in this episode is 'Paintings' by Ookean 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!
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.