Welcome to this very special relaxation bedtime story. Tonight we start with a short guided body relaxation to help you release stress and tension (NOTE: You can skip over the guided relaxation if that's not your thing by navigating the chapters in the episode show notes). Then we will journey together into the world of imagination as I narrate an old Japanese Tale called the Moon Maiden. This is a modified version that includes a mish mash of a variety of versions I found online as well as my own little creative version that I also added to it! I really do hope you like it!  There will be soft restful sleep music playing in the background to help you fall deeper into a sound sleep.  The soft music will continue to play for a little while as the story comes to an end and then it too will gently fade away.

And so, lights out, lie back and let's get sleepy together!
Sweet dreamzzz...
Joanne ❤       

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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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Finally more chapters! Chapters 4 - 6 of The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum! If you want me to read more chapters please let me know :) But for now, let's follow the yellow brick road with Dorothy and her comrades all the way to the land of sleep tonight.  There will be soft restful sleep music playing in the background to help you fall deeper into a sound sleep.  The soft music will gently fade away as the story comes to an end.    So settle in under the covers and let's get sleepy together! 
Sweet dreamzzz...

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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!

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Ready for another bedtime story? Well then...let's get comfy and cozy under the covers and follow the lovely Princess Rosette and her adorable dog "Fretilon" on an incredible journey that will lead them to the Kingdom of Peacocks where the princess, after a perilous adventure will finally unite with her beloved King. This soothing bedtime story is a French fairy tale that was written by Madame d'Aulnoy and later collected by Andrew Lang in his Red Fairy Book. So settle in comfy and cozy and let's get sleepy together!
Sweet dreamzzz...
Joanne ❤       

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• 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

Follow the yellow brick road all the way to the land of sleep tonight as you listen to the classic bedtime story of The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum.   There will be soft restful sleep music playing in the background to help you fall deeper into a sound sleep.  The soft music will gently fade away as the story comes to an end.  So settle in under the covers and let's get sleepy together!
Sweet dreamzzz...

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• 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: violent imagery, family violence, violence against women, physical abuse.] Parents please read disclaimer below.

Tonight's episode is an ancient Swahili Fairytale called The One-Handed-Girl. This tale originated in South Eastern African and was later collected in 1910 by Andrew Lang in his Lilac Fairy Book. This story is about a courageous  young woman who faces many challenges because of her turbulent relationship with her brother. She overcomes her struggles with courage, creativity and kindness.  Please note that the story mentions slaves, as servitude and slavery were common in South Eastern Africa in ancient times.

DISCLAIMER FOR PARENTS: Because this story has violent imagery, I feel it is not suitable for young children. My advice is to listen to the story first to decide whether you should allow your child to listen.  

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• 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

Having trouble falling asleep? Try listening to a soothing bedtime story to help you drift off! Tonight's episode is a Scandinavian fairytale by Miss F. E. Hynam called Little Blue Flower. This lovely tale will take you from the Bohemian Forest all the way to Norway. Will Wulf find a new castle to live in? I sure hope so! Maybe he'll also find the love of his life too! So let's get sleepy together! Settle in under the covers and snuggle up tight...I wish you the sweetest dreamzzz my friend and a peaceful good night!

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• 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

ANNOUNCEMENT: I know it's been a few weeks since our last episode! Our sincere apologies! We needed a little break here at Drift Off as some of us are burning the candle at both ends. Sometimes a little self care and time is all that's needed to get back in the swing of things. We promise  to try our best to get new episodes up every couple of weeks. Thank you for being here! Your support means so much :) 

Can't sleep? Try listening to a soothing bedtime story to help you drift off! Tonight's episode is a fairytale by Isabel Bellerby called Princess Crystal & The Hidden Treasure. This charming story will take us on a silly quest with Prince Sunshine to win the hand of the princess. Will he secure the hidden treasure? I hope so! But let's listen and find out :)  This story has soft background music playing that is restful to the ear to help deepen your relaxation.  The soft music will continue for a few extra moments after the story ends and then it too will gently fade away.

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• 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

Having trouble falling asleep? Try listening to a  relaxing bedtime story! Tonight's episode is a lovely tale by Richard Leander called The Invisible Kingdom. This charming story reminds us that things aren't always as they seem.   Instead of background music, this story has soothing rain sounds and the occasional sound of thunder softly in the background to help enhance the feeling of cozy storytelling relaxation as you listen. The rain sounds continue for a few extra moments after the story ends and then they gently fade away.  So let's get sleepy together! Settle in under the covers and snuggle up tight...I wish you the sweetest dreamzzz my friend and a peaceful good night!

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• 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

Welcome to your sleepy bedtime story! Tonight's episode is a lovely Native American Folktale called "The Celestial Sisters" (aka White Hawk).  I tell the story 2x and the second time is a bit slower and a bit softer to help you get sleepy. Also, instead of background music, this story has soothing crackling fire sounds in the background to help enhance the feeling of cozy storytelling relaxation as you listen. The sounds continue after the story ends for a few extra seconds and then they gently fade away.  So settle in under the covers and snuggle up tight...sweet dreamzzz and good night!

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• 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 story contains imagery of violence and physical abuse.]
 
Tonight’s bedtime story is a gentle reading of a beautiful Native American Legend called The Hidden One which is included in the “Gifts of Story” series of storytelling by Aaron Shepard. This lovely legend is a Native American version of Cinderella.  Instead of background music, this story has soothing crackling fire sounds in the background to help enhance the feeling of cozy storytelling relaxation as you listen. The sounds continue after the story ends for a few extra seconds and then they gently fade away as you drift off 🙏🏻  So settle in under the covers and snuggle up tight...sweet dreamzzz and good night!

Story Attribution:
I am so grateful to Aaron Shepard and his beautiful adaptation of this Canadian Native American Tale which has been made available in his Gifts of Story Series  http://www.aaronshep.com/storytelling

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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