[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 'Little House on the Prairie' by Laura Ingalls Wilder and I hope you enjoy it. If you want more chapters then please let me know?  I used to love this series and it is such a joy reading it! It makes me feel all cozy inside :)
So light's out and sweet dreamzzz...

Attributions: Little House in the Big Woods (by Laura Ingalls Wilder, resides in the public domain in Canada and obtained via Faded Page)  

https://www.fadedpage.com/showbook.php?pid=20140841

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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!

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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 very high price for it.

Music in this episode is 'Angel's Whisper' via https://www.storyblocks.com

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• Peaceful ad-free listening
• Weekly bonus bedtime stories to enrich your sleep routine
• Exclusive early access to one new episode each month
• Full-length audiobooks for sleep to calm your mind and help you drift off

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

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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 peacefully to sleep. Indulge in a peaceful feeling while being lulled to sleep by the gentle lapping of ocean waves and soft music perfect for drifting off. 
Sweet dreamzzz...

Music in the episode is 'Shimmering Waves' by JJessep via https://www.pond5.com

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• Peaceful ad-free listening
• Weekly bonus bedtime stories to enrich your sleep routine
• Exclusive early access to one new episode each month
• Full-length audiobooks for sleep to calm your mind and help you drift off

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

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 episode is 'Angel's Whisper' via https://www.storyblocks.com

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As a Drift Off Premium member you get:

• Peaceful ad-free listening
• Weekly bonus bedtime stories to enrich your sleep routine
• Exclusive early access to one new episode each month
• Full-length audiobooks for sleep to calm your mind and help you drift off

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

[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 'Little House on the Prairie' by Laura Ingalls Wilder and I hope you enjoy it. If you want more chapters then please let me know?  I used to love this series and it is such a joy reading it! It makes me feel all cozy inside :)
So light's out and sweet dreamzzz...

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 :)

*Subscribe on Apple Podcasts from the show page, or visit driftoff.supercast.com to join through Supercast.

As a Drift Off Premium member you get:

• Peaceful ad-free listening
• Weekly bonus bedtime stories to enrich your sleep routine
• Exclusive early access to one new episode each month
• Full-length audiobooks for sleep to calm your mind and help you drift off

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’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, after many years of prayer, a fairy of light finally grants them their wish, but, on one condition to repent the King’s cruelty. Will the King and Queen keep their promise so that they may one day be reunited with their lovely daughter? Well...let’s find out!

Music in this episode is 'Shape of Your Breathing' by Hanna Lindgren via https://www.epidemicsound.com

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As a Drift Off Premium member you get:

• Peaceful ad-free listening
• Weekly bonus bedtime stories to enrich your sleep routine
• Exclusive early access to one new episode each month
• Full-length audiobooks for sleep to calm your mind and help you drift off

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

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 little girl who gets lost in the forest. By nightfall Elsa is frightened, hungry, and cold, yet unknowingly finds her way back home.

Music in this episode 'Alleviated Mind' (STEMS MELODY) by Hannah Lindgren
via https://www.epidemicsound.com

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 :)

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As a Drift Off Premium member you get:

• Peaceful ad-free listening
• Weekly bonus bedtime stories to enrich your sleep routine
• Exclusive early access to one new episode each month
• Full-length audiobooks for sleep to calm your mind and help you drift off

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

[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 'Little House on the Prairie' by Laura Ingalls Wilder and I hope you enjoy it. If you want more chapters then please let me know?  I used to love this series and it is such a joy reading it! It makes me feel all cozy inside :)
So light's out and sweet dreamzzz...

See content warning above before listening. Thank you!

Attributions: Little House in the Big Woods (by Laura Ingalls Wilder, resides in the public domain in Canada and obtained via Faded Page)  

https://www.fadedpage.com/showbook.php?pid=20140841

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 :)

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As a Drift Off Premium member you get:

• Peaceful ad-free listening
• Weekly bonus bedtime stories to enrich your sleep routine
• Exclusive early access to one new episode each month
• Full-length audiobooks for sleep to calm your mind and help you drift off

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’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 tree points him into the forest, where all he finds there is a little mouse who gladly offers to be his sweetheart. Well...let’s find out

To learn more about this tale and The Gifts of Story Series by Aaron Shepherd visit  http://www.aaronshep.com/stories/folk.html

Music in this episode is 'Shimmering Waves' by JJessep

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As a Drift Off Premium member you get:

• Peaceful ad-free listening
• Weekly bonus bedtime stories to enrich your sleep routine
• Exclusive early access to one new episode each month
• Full-length audiobooks for sleep to calm your mind and help you drift off

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

[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 feelings of comfort and safety while also helping you drift off to sleep.

If you are feeling anxious, this comforting sleep hypnosis uses the power of your own mind to create your safe place where you will feel calm, safe, secure and at ease. Be sure to listen all the way through until the end and tomorrow you will awaken feeling refreshed, calm and wonderful in every way!

Attributions:
Sleep Hypnosis Script (written & produced by Joanne D'Amico Certified Hypnotist)
Background music 'Shimmering Waves' by JJessep (via Pond5)

SAFETY DISCLAIMER:
The content on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only. Nothing herein is intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any mental and physical disease. This video is not meant to be a replacement for medical, psychological or professional counselling.  Please do not listen to this recording while driving or operating any machinery. Only listen when you can relax safely.

PLEASE NOTE: I use my training as a Certified Hypnotist to help me effectively script my guided sleep hypnosis videos on YouTube and ON my Drift Off podcast for 'relaxation' purposes only! At this time, I am not doing one on one sessions or group hypnosis sessions. Thank you!

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 :)

*Subscribe on Apple Podcasts from the show page, or visit driftoff.supercast.com to join through Supercast.

As a Drift Off Premium member you get:

• Peaceful ad-free listening
• Weekly bonus bedtime stories to enrich your sleep routine
• Exclusive early access to one new episode each month
• Full-length audiobooks for sleep to calm your mind and help you drift off

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