Drift Off - Bedtime Stories

By Joanne D'Amico

Alternative Health

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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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Maida's Little Shop (Chapte...

10.03.2023

For tonight's bedtime storytelling, I will be reading Chapter 11 from the Maida Book Series called Maida’s Little Shop. This gentle story by Inez Haynes Irwin was published in 1909 and is about a sweet little girl named Maida who ...

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10.03.2023 Maida's Little Shop (Chapter 11) For tonight's bedtime storytelling, I will be reading Chapter 11 from the Maida Book Series called Maida’s Little Shop. This gentle story by Inez Haynes Irwin was published in 1909 and is about a sweet little girl named Maida who ...
09.28.2023 Nelly's Hospital (Bonus 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 we have a heartwarming tale by Louisa May Alcott and ...
09.26.2023 Maida's Little Shop (Chapter 10) Tonight's bedtime storytelling is the continuation of Maida's Little Shop from the Maida's Book Series. During tonight's episode, I will be reading Chapter 10. This gentle story by Inez Haynes Irwin was published in 1909 and is about a sweet ...
09.19.2023 The Weird Witch of the Willow Herb Tonight’s storytelling is a tale from the book ‘The other side of the sun’. A compilation of 8 little stories by Evelyn Sharp. I will be reading the first story which is called “The Weird Witch of the Willow-Herb”. May ...
09.12.2023 Maida's Little Shop (Chapter 9) For tonight's bedtime storytelling, I will be reading Chapter 9 from the Maida Book Series called Maida’s Little Shop. This gentle story by Inez Haynes Irwin was published in 1909 and is about a sweet little girl named Maida who ...
09.05.2023 Maida's Little Shop (Chapter 8) For tonight's bedtime storytelling, I will be reading Chapter 8 from the Maida Book Series called Maida’s Little Shop. This gentle story by Inez Haynes Irwin was published in 1909 and is about a sweet little girl named Maida who ...
08.29.2023 Maida's Little Shop (Chapter 7) For tonight's bedtime storytelling, I will be reading Chapter 7 from the Maida Book Series called Maida’s Little Shop. This gentle story by Inez Haynes Irwin was published in 1909 and is about a sweet little girl named Maida who ...
08.28.2023 Sleepy Train Ride (Bonus Content Preview) This is a preview of bonus content available on Drift Off Premium. To listen to the full episode visit driftoff.supercast.com Be lulled to sleep during this sleepy train ride guided meditation that will take you on a journey through the ...
08.22.2023 Maida's Little Shop (Chapter 6) For tonight's bedtime storytelling, I will be reading Chapter 6 from the Maida Book Series called Maida’s Little Shop. This gentle story by Inez Haynes Irwin was published in 1909 and is about a sweet little girl named Maida who ...
08.15.2023 Maida's Little Shop (Chapter 5) For tonight's bedtime storytelling, I will be reading Chapter 5 from the Maida Book Series called Maida’s Little Shop. This gentle story by Inez Haynes Irwin was published in 1909 and is about a sweet little girl named Maida who ...
08.10.2023 The Widow's Son (Bonus 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 we have a sleepy Norwegian folktale to help you get ...
08.08.2023 Maida's Little Shop (Chapter 4) For tonight's bedtime storytelling, I will be reading Chapter 4 from the Maida Book Series called Maida’s Little Shop. This gentle story by Inez Haynes Irwin was published in 1909 and is about a sweet little girl named Maida who ...
08.01.2023 Miss Sally's Letters Tonight’s storytelling is a request by one of my Premium members. She wrote me recently telling me how the podcast has been helping her sleep better and that she loves the stories by Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery. So tonight’s ...
07.30.2023 Blissful Deep Sleep Relaxation (Bonus Content Preview) This is a preview of bonus content available on Drift Off Premium. To listen to the full episode visit driftoff.supercast.com Drift into a blissful deep sleep with this gentle guided sleep meditation that surrounds you in love and light. Allow ...
07.27.2023 Mother Holle (Bonus 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 storytelling is a classic fairytale by the Brothers Grimm called ...
07.25.2023 David and the Phoenix (Chapter 1 & 2) Tonight I will be reading chapter 1 and 2 from the childhood storybook called David and the Phoenix by Edward Ormondroyd. This beautiful story is about a young boy’s adventures with a phoenix where he learns valuable lessons about life. ...
07.18.2023 Hansel & Gretel CONTENT WARNING: This story is a vintage fairytale containing sensitive descriptions that may be triggering or upsetting and is not suitable for very young listeners. Parents should always listen to the whole story first before deciding whether the story is ...
07.11.2023 The Ugly Duckling Tonight I will be reading the famous classic fairy-tale called The Ugly Duckling, by Hans Christian Anderson. A tale of a duckling who is discriminated by his family and fellow barnyard animals because he does not look like them. This ...
07.06.2023 The Six Swans (Bonus 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 reading is the classic tale by the Brothers Grimm ...
07.04.2023 The Classic Tale of Snow White Tonight we have the classic tale by the Brothers Grimm called 'Snow White'. This was one of my all time favorite tales when I was a little girl :) May this storytelling help you relax and ease into restful sleep. ...
06.27.2023 The Emperor's New Clothes & Bedtime Relaxation Tonight's storytelling is a tale by Hans Christian Anderson called 'The Emperor's New Clothes'. This classic tale teaches the importance of telling the truth even if you fear others will think you are foolish. Tonight's episode is part storytelling and ...
06.20.2023 Maida's Little Shop (Chapter 3) For tonight's bedtime storytelling, I will be reading Chapter 3 from the Maida Book Series called Maida’s Little Shop. This gentle story by Inez Haynes Irwin was published in 1909 and is about a sweet little girl named Maida who ...
06.13.2023 The Elderbush & Bedtime Relaxation Tonight's storytelling is a classic tale called 'The Elderbush' by Hans Christian Anderson followed by a guided bedtime relaxation to help you drift off peacefully. This heartwarming tale is about a little boy who becomes sick with a cold, his ...
06.08.2023 The Story Of An Invitation + Bonus Story (Bonus 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 storytelling is called ‘The Story of an Invitation’ by Canadian ...
06.06.2023 Maida's Little Shop (Chapter 2) For tonight's bedtime storytelling, I will be reading Chapter 2 from the Maida Book Series called Maida’s Little Shop. This gentle story by Inez Haynes Irwin was published in 1909 and is about a sweet little girl named Maida who ...
05.30.2023 The Story of Benito: A Filipino Folktale Tonight’s story is called The Story of Benito, a Filipino fairytale about a boy who has one wish...to be able help his parents who are very poor. One day after many adventures, the boy’s wish comes true...not only does he ...
05.28.2023 Sleep Relaxation with Yoga Nidra (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 we will use an ancient practice to help us fall asleep. Yoga Nidra is a type of body scan ...
05.25.2023 Entire Audiobook Reading of 'Little House in the Big Woods' (Bonus 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 special episode is a reading of the entire audiobook of ...
05.23.2023 The Adventures of Pinocchio Tonight’s storytelling is the Story of Pinocchio by Carlo Collodi, also known as Carlo Lorenzini. Pinocchio is a puppet that was made by a wood carver named Gepetto. Pinocchio experiences many adventures as a puppet and he dreams of becoming ...
05.18.2023 The Flower Queen's Daughter (Bonus 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 storytelling is called ‘The Flower Queen’s Daughter’ by Andrew Lang. ...
05.16.2023 The Velvetten Rabbit Tonight's bedtime reading is the timeless tale of The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams. A gentle tale about a little rabbit who learns what it means to become "Real" by living through some challenges and being truly loved by the ...
05.09.2023 Maida's Little Shop (Chapter 1) For tonight's bedtime storytelling, I will be reading Chapter 1 from Volume 1 of the Maida Book Series called Maida’s Little Shop. This gentle story by Inez Haynes Irwin was published in 1909 and is about a sweet little girl ...
05.04.2023 The Magician's Horse (Bonus 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 a story called ‘The Magician’s Horse’ ...
05.02.2023 The Little Girl and the Winter Whirlwinds Welcome to this sleepy bedtime story called 'The Little Girl and the Winter Whirlwinds'. This is a Bulgarian Fairytale about a courageous little girl who goes on a blustery adventure to help bring the long cold and dreary winter to ...
04.30.2023 Sleep Relaxation for Letting Go Softly to 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 Fall asleep easily and effortlessly with this gentle sleep relaxation as I help you let go of tension. Drift off ...
04.25.2023 Little House in the Big Woods (The Final Chapters 12 &13) [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 the final chapters (12 &13) from the beautiful book ...
04.20.2023 Graciosa and Percinet (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 story is called Graciosa and Percinett, a French fairytale by ...
04.18.2023 Little House in the Big Woods (Chapter 10 & 11) [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 Chapters 10 & 11 from the beautiful book 'Little ...
04.11.2023 Clover Blossom (Bedtime Story Poem) Tonight’s episode is a story poem written by Louisa May Alcott and is found in her treasured Flower Fables series. This heartwarming poem is called Clover Blossom and leans towards the theme of love and kindness. This poem reminds us ...
04.06.2023 An Invitation (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 'An Invitation' by Lucy Maud Montgomery. ...
04.04.2023 Little House in the Big Woods (Chapter 9) [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 ...
03.28.2023 Hamlet 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 ...
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 ...

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