Drift Off - Bedtime Stories

By Joanne D'Amico

Alternative Health

What's Drift Off - Bedtime Stories about?

Drift Off offers a soft place to land at the end of the day with calming bedtime stories for grown ups spoken with a gentle voice that is restful to the ear. If you struggle with insomnia or anxiety or just need some help winding down at bedtime, the Drift Off sleep podcast is designed to help you relax and get a restful night's sleep.

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Guided Relaxation for Sleep...

03.26.2023

This is a preview of bonus content available on Drift Off Premium. To listen to the full episode visit driftoff.supercast.com Tonight I will guide you to a quiet secluded beach where you will be able to tap into the power ...

Drift Off - Bedtime Stories episodes:

03.26.2023 Guided Relaxation for Sleep (Preview Bonus Content) This is a preview of bonus content available on Drift Off Premium. To listen to the full episode visit driftoff.supercast.com Tonight I will guide you to a quiet secluded beach where you will be able to tap into the power ...
03.23.2023 The Winter's Tale (Premium Episode Preview) 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, ...
03.21.2023 Little House in the Big Woods (Chapter 8) [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 ...
03.14.2023 Princess Bluegreen and the Seven Cities 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 ...
03.09.2023 The Springtide of Love (Premium Episode Preview) 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 ...
03.07.2023 Little House in the Big Woods (Ch. 6 & 7) [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 ...
03.01.2023 The Princess Mouse - A Tale from Finland 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 ...
02.27.2023 Soothing Sleep Hypnosis for Anxiety Relief (Preview Bonus Content) [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 ...
02.23.2023 The Necklace of Pearls (Premium Episode Preview) This is a preview of a bonus episode that is available on Drift Off Premium. Tonight I will be reading ‘The Necklace of Pearls’ a retelling by Elsie Spicer Eels from the 1920’s...about a water nymph and a handsome young ...
02.22.2023 Little House in the Big Woods (Ch. 4 & 5) [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 4 (Christmas) and Chapter 5 (Sundays) from the beautiful ...
02.15.2023 Romeo and Juliet For Valentine's day, tonight’s storytelling is the tragic love story of William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. This retelling by Edith Nesbit is a love story about two young teenagers who fall in love with each other the first time they ...
02.11.2023 The Finished Story (Premium Episode Preview) This is a preview of a bonus episode that is available on Drift Off Premium. Tonight I will be reading a story by Lucy Maud Montgomery called 'The Finished Story'. A bittersweet love story that shows us when we try ...
02.08.2023 Little House in the Big Woods (Ch. 2 & 3) [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 Little House in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls Wilder. ...
02.01.2023 Top 3 Drift Off Episodes of 2022 (Rebroadcast) 80 minutes of Continuous Storytelling! Tonight's episode is very special! This is a rebroadcast of the top 3 episodes of 2022 which will provide you with just under 80 minutes of continuous storytelling. The top 3 episodes featured are: 1. The Wonderful Ring (by Flora ...
01.31.2023 Sleep Hypnosis for Deep Sleep (Bonus Content) [CONTENT WARNING: This episode includes elements of hypnosis and guided relaxation. PLEASE READ SAFETY DISCLAIMER BELOW] This is a preview bonus episode available only Drift Off Premium. Tonight I am sharing this bonus guided sleep hypnosis and relaxation for you ...
01.26.2023 The Bird of Truth (Premium Episode Preview) This is a preview of a premium episode a available on Drift Off Premium. Tonight I will be reading a Spanish Fairy Tale by Fernan Caballero, later collected by Andrew Lang in his Orange Fairy Book. This tale is about ...
01.18.2023 The Story of Pretty Goldilocks Tonight’s bedtime reading is ‘The Story of Pretty Goldilocks” written by Madame D’Aulnoy and then later collected by Andrew Lang in his Blue Fairy Book. A French fairytale that revolves around a lovely young princess with golden hair, a king, ...
01.12.2023 The Maiden of the Mountain (Premium Episode Preview) This is a preview of a bonus episode that is available on Drift Off Premium. Tonight I will be reading a story called “The Maiden of the Mountain” by Henry Beston, which is one of the many fairy tales featured ...
01.04.2023 The Werewolf - A Swedish Folktale Happy New Years everyone!!! I hope you all had a safe and wonderful Holiday Season! I would like to wish you all an amazing 2023 as I welcome you to our first story for the new year! Tonight’s reading is ...
12.29.2022 The Kidnapped Santa (Premium Episode Preview) This is a preview of a bonus episode that is available on Drift Off Premium. Get full access to this story and more by becoming a Drift Off Premium member today! Tonight I will be reading a story called “A ...
12.21.2022 Holiday Tales for Sleep: The Little Match Girl & Little Piccola Tonight I will be reading 2 holiday stories. The first storytelling is a sorrowful Christmas tale called “The Little Match Girl” by Hans Christian Anderson and is about a poor little girl who chooses to stay out in the cold ...
12.15.2022 A Christmas Dream (Premium Episode Preview) This is a preview of a bonus episode that is available on Drift Off Premium. Get full access to this story and more by becoming a Drift Off Premium member today! Tonight I will be reading a story called ‘ ...
12.07.2022 The Fir Tree Tonight I will be reading a beautiful story called ‘ The Fir Tree’ by Hans Christian Anderson. This Christmas tale reminds us to enjoy each stage of life. Rather than focusing our thoughts and energy on what we don’t have...or ...
12.01.2022 Little Annie's Dream (Premium Episode Preview) This is a preview of a bonus episode that is available on Drift Off Premium. Get full access to this story and more by becoming a Drift Off Premium member today! Tonight will be a gentle reading from the Flower ...
11.23.2022 Ripple the Water Spirit Tonight's storytelling is a beautiful story called 'Ripple the Water Spirit' by Louisa May Alcott. This touching story is about a kind hearted water spirit named Ripple and the journey she must take to bring a young child back to ...
11.17.2022 Princess Rosamund (Premium Episode Preview) This is a preview of a bonus episode that is available on Drift Off Premium. Get full access to this story and more by becoming a Drift Off Premium member! Tonight I will be reading a Danish fairytale called Princess ...
11.09.2022 The Magic Brocade - A Chinese Tale Tonight's storytelling is called 'The Magic Brocade' from the picture book A Tale of China, a retelling by Aaron Shepherd and used with permission as part of The Gifts of Story Series. In order to save his mother’s life, a ...
10.26.2022 A Tale for Halloween Tonight’s reading is a Tale for Halloween by Loretta Ellen Brady written in 1920. This delightful story reminds us of the magic of Halloween. I really enjoyed the lightheartedness and playfulness of this whimsical story. The storytelling then ends with ...
10.20.2022 The Girl at the Gate (Premium Episode Preview) Content Warning: This story contains elements of the supernatural, death, ghosts and spirits. This is a preview of a bonus episode available on Drift Off Premium. Get full access to this story and more by becoming a Drift Off Premium ...
10.12.2022 Autumn Stories (The Elfin Knight, The Little Pumpkin, The Courteous Prince) Tonight I will be reading 3 lovely tales from the Topaz Story Book compiled by Adam and Eleanor Skinner. All of these tales have an Autumn theme which I thought would be nice as a way to celebrate the beginning ...
10.06.2022 Miriam's Lover (Premium Episode Preview) Content Warning: Story contains elements of the supernatural, ghosts and spirits. This is a preview of a bonus episode available on Drift Off Premium. Get full access to this story and more by becoming a Drift Off Premium member! Tonight's ...
09.30.2022 The Wizard of Oz (Final Chapters 21 - 24) Tonight's storytelling will be a gentle reading of the final chapters of the Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum. Chapters 21 - 24. I hope you enjoy! The entire audio book will be made available for all Drift Off ...
09.28.2022 A Fortunate Mistake Tonight's story is a gentle reading called ‘A Fortunate Mistake’ by Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery. This story is about an unexpected friendship and reminds us that a mistake can sometimes be a blessing in disguise. The story ends with ...
09.22.2022 The Sea King's Daughter Russian Tale (Premium Episode Preview) This is a preview of a bonus episode available on Drift Off Premium. Get full access to this story and more by becoming a Drift Off Premium member! Tonight is a gentle reading of 'The Sea King's Daughter', a retelling ...
09.21.2022 The Wizard of Oz Ch. 18 - 20 As I mentioned in the last Wizard of Oz episode, I will be publishing the remaining chapters of The Wizard of Oz over the next couple of weeks! I know it's taken me a while and I do apologize! I ...
09.16.2022 The Wizard of Oz Ch. 15 -17 Finally! Over the next couple of weeks, I will be publishing the remaining chapters of The Wizard of Oz! I know it's taken me a while and I do apologize! I hate making excuses but these past few months have ...
09.14.2022 The Palace of the Night Tonight's storytelling is called 'The Palace of the Night' by Henry Beston. We will take a journey with Prince Porphyrio and set sail for the Emperor’s city in search of Lady Liria. Instead...we will arrive on the dark isle of ...
09.08.2022 The Princess and the God (Premium Episode Preview) [Content Warning: This ancient tale contains elements of death.] This is a preview of a bonus episode that is available on Drift Off Premium. Get full access to this story and more by becoming a Drift Off Premium member! Tonight's ...
08.31.2022 The Wizard of Oz Chapter 13 & 14 Tonight's bedtime story is a gentle reading of the classic bedtime story of The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum (Chapters 13 - 14). Thanks for being so patient with me while I get more chapters for the podcast! ...
08.25.2022 Habogi - An Icelandic Fairytale (Premium Episode Preview) This is a preview of a bonus episode that is available on Drift Off Premium. Get full access to this episode and more by becoming a Drift Off Premium member! A gentle storytelling of the Icelandic fairytale called “Habogi” by ...
08.17.2022 Briar Rose A gentle reading of the fairytale 'Briar Rose' by the Brothers Grimm about a young girl who is under a spell and that at the age of 15, she will prick her finger on a spindle and fall into a ...
08.11.2022 Tom Thumb (Premium Episode Preview) This is a preview of a bonus episode available on Drift Off Premium. Get full access to this episode and more by becoming a Drift Off Premium member! A gentle reading of the classic tale of Tom Thumb about a ...
08.03.2022 Little House in the Big Woods (Chapter 1) Content Warning: Story contains imagery of animals being killed, not for cruelty but for basic human survival during pioneer times. Welcome to this cozy fireside bedtime story with soothing soft voice to doze off to sleep. This is chapter 1 ...
07.28.2022 The Hypnotic Sleepy Story of the Princess and the Pea (Premium Episode Preview) This is a preview episode. Get full access to this episode and more by becoming a Drift Off Premium member! Tonight is a gentle reading of the classic fairytale called 'The Princess and the Pea' by Hans Christian Anderson. I ...
07.19.2022 Rapunzel - Bedtime Story Hypnosis A gentle hypnotic reading of the classic tale of Rapunzel (Brothers Grimm). A slightly modified version from the original story. I use a soft spoken voice along with my skills as a certified hypnotist to help you ease into a ...
07.14.2022 Anna's Letters (Premium Episode Preview) This is a preview bonus episode that is available on Drift Off Premium. Get full access to this episode and more by becoming a Drift Off Premium member! Today's reading is a story called 'Anna's Letters' by Canadian author Lucy ...
07.05.2022 The Frog Prince - Bedtime Fairytale Hypnosis Tonight's story is slow hypnotic retelling of The Frog Prince (Brothers Grimm version). I will use my voice and skills as a certified hypnotist to will help you ease into a restful sound sleep as I narrate the story. Lights ...
06.22.2022 The Wizard of Oz Chapter 12 As promised...here is Chapter 12 from The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum. I really do want to finish reading the entire book so thank you for your patience! We are slowly getting there :) There will be soft ...
06.08.2022 The Wizard of OZ Chapter 10 & 11 More chapters as requested! Chapters 10 & 11 of The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum! If you want more let me know! But for now, let's follow the yellow brick road with Dorothy and her comrades all the ...
05.17.2022 The Adventures of Florian Tonight's story is called The Adventures of Florian by Henry Beston. A lovely tale of a young girl who disguises herself as a boy to be able to get work and gets hired as a squire due to her bravery ...

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