Drift Off - Bedtime Stories for Adults

Settle in for a gentle, unhurried reading of Laura Ingalls Wilder's classic story of the Ingalls family enduring a brutal winter of blizzards and scarcity in their small Dakota Territory town. Follow along as the family holds fast together through the hardship — perfect for winding down and drifting off to sleep. 

Historical Context Note: This classic story from the late 1800s reflects the cultural perspectives, terminology, and survival practices of the era in which it was written. Some of these vintage elements do not align with modern values and may be uncomfortable for some audiences. We present this unedited tale strictly for historical accuracy and to encourage thoughtful reflection on our past.

Sweet dreams!
Joanne ❤

Attributions: The Long Winter (by Laura Ingalls Wilder, resides in the public domain in Canada and obtained via Faded Page)  

https://www.fadedpage.com/showbook.php?pid=20200960

Music in this episode is "Forest Spring' by Aiyo 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. 

It's time to get cozy. 🌙Tonight, I am bringing you a very special compilation episode — a collection of 8 beloved bedtime tales that listeners of Drift Off have already fallen asleep to. Consider this your personal sleep library, gathered together in one long, restful listening experience.

Settle in, let your mind unwind, and allow each story to gently carry you further into relaxation. And when the last tale is told? The soothing sleep music will continue to play, softly for a little while longer, guiding you into a deep and peaceful sleep.

This episode is over 4 hours of rest from start to finish, each story weaved together into one long listening experience. So get comfy and cozy because I've got you covered. 🌛

Sweet dreams, friends!

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. 

Settle in for a gentle, unhurried reading of Laura Ingalls Wilder's classic story of the Ingalls family enduring a brutal winter of blizzards and scarcity in their small Dakota Territory town. Follow along as the family holds fast together through the hardship — perfect for winding down and drifting off to sleep. 

Historical Context Note: This classic story from the late 1800s reflects the cultural perspectives, terminology, and survival practices of the era in which it was written. Some of these vintage elements do not align with modern values and may be uncomfortable for some audiences. We present this unedited tale strictly for historical accuracy and to encourage thoughtful reflection on our past.

Sweet dreams!
Joanne ❤

Attributions: The Long Winter (by Laura Ingalls Wilder, resides in the public domain in Canada and obtained via Faded Page)  

https://www.fadedpage.com/showbook.php?pid=20200960

Music in this episode is "Forest Spring' by Aiyo 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. 

Tonight we continue with A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett with Chapter 7. Settle in and get cozy, and let this classic bedtime story carry you gently into sleep. 

Music in this episode is 'Sleeping Kittens' by L.i.Y via Epidemic Sound

New Colouring Book!
Drift Off Dreams is now available on Amazon. Filled with simple, soothing pages designed to help you relax, unwind, and drift off peacefully.
Find your copy here

My new audiobook 'Tales to Help You Sleep Vol. 1'  is now available on Audible!
US  ➜ Click here

CA  ➜ Click here

UK  ➜ Click here

AU  ➜ Click here

Already an Audible member? Just add it to your library. 
New to Audible? Start your free trial with my book as your first listen and help support the podcast!

If you decide to purchase through this link, I do receive a small benefit at no extra cost to you. It truly helps me continue sharing these bedtime stories, and I’m so grateful for your support. 

This podcast is 100% listener-supported, completely ad-free, and made possible by wonderful listeners like you. Thank you for helping me keep bedtime a peaceful place.

If you'd simply like to make a one-time contribution to help support the podcast, you can do so here: https://driftoff.supercast.com/donations/new. Every gift, no matter the size, is deeply appreciated and helps me continue creating peaceful stories for 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 dive straight into your wind down
• Listen first, months—or even years—before the public feed
• An exclusive full-length audiobook library

You can learn more by visiting www.driftoffpodcast.com, where you'll also find my downloadable audiobooks, my Dream Shop, and everything else happening in the world of Drift Off.

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

Tonight I’m sharing a Drift Back episode — a return to The Tears of Prunella, a tender and dreamy fairytale that many of you may remember… and some of you may be hearing for the very first time. If you’re new here, Drift Back episodes are gentle revisits to stories from the archives. They offer a chance to settle into something familiar, or to discover a quiet gem from earlier days of the podcast.

The Tears of Prunella is a soft and wistful bedtime story, filled with feeling and quiet magic — the kind of tale meant to be listened to slowly, as the day comes to a close. So dim the lights, get comfortable, and allow this soothing bedtime story to help you rest, unwind, and drift toward sleep.

I’ll be back next week with something new.

With love,
 Joanne

New Colouring Book!
Drift Off Dreams is now available on Amazon. Filled with simple, soothing pages designed to help you relax, unwind, and drift off peacefully.
Find your copy here

My new audiobook 'Tales to Help You Sleep Vol. 1'  is now available on Audible!
US  ➜ Click here

CA  ➜ Click here

UK  ➜ Click here

AU  ➜ Click here

Already an Audible member? Just add it to your library. 
New to Audible? Start your free trial with my book as your first listen and help support the podcast!

If you decide to purchase through this link, I do receive a small benefit at no extra cost to you. It truly helps me continue sharing these bedtime stories, and I’m so grateful for your support. 

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. 

Hello sleepy friends! Tonight’s story is The Good Little Mouse, a classic, vintage fairy tale by Madame D'Aulnoy.

As always, we’ll begin with a short relaxation to help you settle in, followed by a calm narration of the story. Some parts of the original text have been lightly adapted to make the story flow more smoothly for listening, while staying true to the heart of the original tale.

This is a gentle, traditional fairy tale about kindness, patience, and quiet goodness, shared here in a soft, sleepy way to help you relax and drift off.

Get yourself comfortable, allow your breathing to slow, and let the story unfold as you rest.

Sweetest dreams,
 Joanne

Music in this episode is 'Walk in the Forest' (Epidemic Sound).

My new audiobook Tales to Help You Sleep is now available on Audible!
 US  ➜ Click here

CA  ➜ Click here

UK  ➜ Click here

AU  ➜ Click here

Already an Audible member? Just add it to your library.
New to Audible? Start your free trial with my book as your first listen and help support the podcast!

If you decide to purchase through this link, I do receive a small benefit at no extra cost to you. It truly helps me continue sharing these bedtime stories, and I’m so grateful for your support. 

My Drift Off Dreams Coloring Book is now available on Amazon!  With 33 soothing illustrations, it’s a cozy way to find calm at the end of the day. 

Find your copy here: https://mybook.to/DriftOffDreams

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. 

Settle in for a gentle, unhurried reading of Laura Ingalls Wilder's classic story of the Ingalls family enduring a brutal winter of blizzards and scarcity in their small Dakota Territory town. Follow along as the family holds fast together through the hardship — perfect for winding down and drifting off to sleep. 

Historical Context Note: This classic story from the late 1800s reflects the cultural perspectives, terminology, and survival practices of the era in which it was written. Some of these vintage elements do not align with modern values and may be uncomfortable for some audiences. We present this unedited tale strictly for historical accuracy and to encourage thoughtful reflection on our past.

Sweet dreams!
Joanne ❤

Attributions: The Long Winter (by Laura Ingalls Wilder, resides in the public domain in Canada and obtained via Faded Page)  

https://www.fadedpage.com/showbook.php?pid=20200960

Music in this episode is "Forest Spring' by Aiyo 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. 

Settle in for a gentle, unhurried reading of Laura Ingalls Wilder's classic story of the Ingalls family enduring a brutal winter of blizzards and scarcity in their small Dakota Territory town. Follow along as the family holds fast together through the hardship — perfect for winding down and drifting off to sleep. 

Historical Context Note: This classic story from the late 1800s reflects the cultural perspectives, terminology, and survival practices of the era in which it was written. Some of these vintage elements do not align with modern values and may be uncomfortable for some audiences. We present this unedited tale strictly for historical accuracy and to encourage thoughtful reflection on our past.

Sweet dreams!
Joanne ❤

Attributions: The Long Winter (by Laura Ingalls Wilder, resides in the public domain in Canada and obtained via Faded Page)  

https://www.fadedpage.com/showbook.php?pid=20200960

Music in this episode is "Forest Spring' by Aiyo 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. 

Tonight we continue with A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett with Chapter 6. Settle in and get cozy, and let this classic bedtime story carry you gently into sleep. 

Music in this episode is 'Sleeping Kittens' by L.i.Y via Epidemic Sound

New Colouring Book!
Drift Off Dreams is now available on Amazon. Filled with simple, soothing pages designed to help you relax, unwind, and drift off peacefully.
Find your copy here

My new audiobook 'Tales to Help You Sleep Vol. 1'  is now available on Audible!
US  ➜ Click here

CA  ➜ Click here

UK  ➜ Click here

AU  ➜ Click here

Already an Audible member? Just add it to your library. 
New to Audible? Start your free trial with my book as your first listen and help support the podcast!

If you decide to purchase through this link, I do receive a small benefit at no extra cost to you. It truly helps me continue sharing these bedtime stories, and I’m so grateful for your support. 

This podcast is 100% listener-supported, completely ad-free, and made possible by wonderful listeners like you. Thank you for helping me keep bedtime a peaceful place.

If you'd simply like to make a one-time contribution to help support the podcast, you can do so here: https://driftoff.supercast.com/donations/new. Every gift, no matter the size, is deeply appreciated and helps me continue creating peaceful stories for 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 dive straight into your wind down
• Listen first, months—or even years—before the public feed
• An exclusive full-length audiobook library

You can learn more by visiting www.driftoffpodcast.com, where you'll also find my downloadable audiobooks, my Dream Shop, and everything else happening in the world of Drift Off.

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

Settle in for a gentle, unhurried reading of Laura Ingalls Wilder's classic story of the Ingalls family enduring a brutal winter of blizzards and scarcity in their small Dakota Territory town. Follow along as the family holds fast together through the hardship — perfect for winding down and drifting off to sleep. 

Historical Context Note: This classic story from the late 1800s reflects the cultural perspectives, terminology, and survival practices of the era in which it was written. Some of these vintage elements do not align with modern values and may be uncomfortable for some audiences. We present this unedited tale strictly for historical accuracy and to encourage thoughtful reflection on our past.

Sweet dreams!
Joanne ❤

Attributions: The Long Winter (by Laura Ingalls Wilder, resides in the public domain in Canada and obtained via Faded Page)  

https://www.fadedpage.com/showbook.php?pid=20200960

Music in this episode is "Forest Spring' by Aiyo 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.