Drift Off - Bedtime Stories for Adults

By Joanne D'Amico

Drift Off - Bedtime Stories is a soothing ad-free bedtime story podcast that welcomes you each week with a soft, melodic voice to help you fall asleep to bedtime stories from the public domain.

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The podcast currently has 317 episodes available.

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Number 1: The Railway Children (Chapter 5) — A Bedtime Story for Sleep
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 5 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.
September 01, 202631min
Number 2: Drift Back Sundays: The Palace of the Night | Bedtime Story for Sleep
Sleep Audiobooks: Listen anytime and keep them forever → Browse my audiobook collection Tonight, we’re drifting back to The Palace of the Night by Henry Beston, a beautifully imaginative tale filled with the quiet wonder and mystery of nighttime. Settle in and allow yourself to be carried into a dreamlike world beneath the night sky, where the darkness feels peaceful and magical and the worries of the day can begin to fade away. With its gentle storytelling and enchanting atmosphere, this is a lovely tale for quieting a busy mind and easing yourself toward a restful night’s sleep. So get comfortable, close your eyes when you’re ready, and let the story carry you away into the peaceful stillness of the night. 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.
September 13, 202635min
Number 3: The Kite That Went to the Moon and Back | A Dreamy Bedtime Story for Sleep
UPDATE: The wrong audio file was originally attached to this episode. This has now been corrected — the audio you’re now listening to is the intended episode. 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, The Kite That Went to the Moon and Back by Evelyn Sharp, was first shared with my Premium listeners back in 2024, and tonight I’m happy to be sharing it with you here on the regular Drift Off podcast. This gentle and whimsical tale follows an adventurous little kite on an imaginative journey all the way to the moon and back again. It’s a lovely story to settle in with at bedtime, helping you leave the day behind, quiet a busy mind, and ease into a peaceful night’s sleep. So get comfortable, close your eyes when you’re ready, and let this dreamy little story carry you 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.
September 08, 202643min
Number 4: Drift Back Sunday: The Adventures of Florian | Fairytale for Sleep
Visit my website: https://www.driftoffpodcast.com/ Hello, sleepy listeners, and welcome. WELCOME TO DRIFT BACK SUNDAY Every Sunday evening, I unlock 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 The Adventures of Florian by Henry Beston, first shared here in 2021. This charming tale carries us on a gentle journey filled with imagination, quiet wonder, and the timeless magic of classic storytelling—perfect for ending your weekend on a peaceful note. As the story unfolds, allow its soothing rhythm to quiet your thoughts, soften the end of your weekend, and gently carry you toward a restful night's sleep. So settle in, get comfortable, and let tonight's calming narration guide you into peaceful dreams. 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.
August 30, 202634min
Number 5: Drift Back Sundays: Briar Rose | A Dreamy Fairy Tale for Sleep
Sleep Audiobooks: Listen anytime and keep them forever → Browse my audiobook collection Tonight’s story is Briar Rose, the beloved fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm, better known to many of us as Sleeping Beauty. Settle in as we journey into a faraway kingdom of castles, enchantments, a beautiful princess, and a palace hidden behind a wall of thorns. With its timeless fairy-tale atmosphere and dreamlike quality, Briar Rose is a lovely story to leave the day behind with and gently ease into a peaceful night’s sleep. For a little extra time to rest, tonight’s story will play twice, so if you’re still awake when the story comes to an end, you can simply keep listening and allow yourself to drift a little deeper into sleep. So get comfortable, close your eyes when you’re ready, and let this classic fairy tale carry you away to a land of long ago. 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.
September 06, 202623min