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. Every episode begins with a brief relaxation to help you settle in, followed by a calm reading of a bedtim
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 8 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 ...
Visit my website for sleep audiobooks, Drift Off Premium info & more: https://www.driftoffpodcast.com/ Tonight, we drift back to The Werewolf, a Swedish folktale from The Swedish Fairy Book, published in 1921. Despite its title, this isn’t a frightening tale. It’s an old-fashioned fairy tale about a young princess, a devious stepmother, and the unexpected journey that unfolds when magic enters their lives. So get cozy, settle beneath the covers, and allow this enchanting Swedish folktale ...
Visit my website for sleep audiobooks, Drift Off premium info & more: https://www.driftoffpodcast.com/ Hello, my sleepy friend. Tonight, we're returning to the quiet beauty of Japan with two enchanting folktales: Reflections and The Star Lovers. Passed down through generations, each story offers its own gentle wisdom, weaving together themes of love, longing, wonder, and the quiet mysteries of the natural world. We'll begin with a short settling-in relaxation before drifting into the stor...
Visit my website for sleep audiobooks, Drift Off Premium info & more: https://www.driftoffpodcast.com/ Tonight, we drift back to Ripple the Water Spirit, a beautiful and tender Flower Fable by Louisa May Alcott. This enchanting tale follows Ripple, a kind-hearted water spirit who sets out on a journey to help a grieving mother and her young child. Along the way, she must seek the help of the Fire Spirits and persuade them to share the warmth of their flame. It’s a gentle fairy tale filled...
🌙 Get the complete Heidi: Bedtime Edition audiobook: https://joanne-nmq-shop.fourthwall.com/products/heidi-bedtime-edition Tonight, I’m sharing a little bedtime preview of Heidi by Johanna Spyri. Settle in and enjoy the first 10 minutes of Chapter One as we begin Heidi’s journey into the beautiful Swiss Alps. If you’d like to keep listening, I recently finished narrating the complete story in early August, and the chapter episodes are waiting for you in the Premium archives. You can become a ...
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 7 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 ...
Sleep Audiobooks: Listen anytime and keep them forever → Browse my audiobook collection Tonight’s story is The Magic Brocade, a traditional Chinese tale retold by Aaron Shepard. Settle in and journey into a world of wonder as we follow a mother and her sons through a tale of a beautiful brocade, an unexpected adventure, and just a little bit of magic. With its timeless folktale quality and imaginative storytelling, this is a lovely story to help you leave the day behind, quiet your thoughts, ...
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 is Green Willow, a beautiful Japanese folktale that was first shared with my Premium listeners back in April 2024, and tonight I’m happy to be sharing it with you here on the regular Drift Off podcast. This gentle old tale weaves together love, nature, and a touch of the mysterious,...
Sleep Audiobooks: Listen anytime and keep them forever → Browse my audiobook collection Tonight, we’re drifting back to A Fortunate Mistake by Lucy Maud Montgomery, a charming old-fashioned tale from the beloved author of Anne of Green Gables. Settle in and enjoy this gentle story of an unexpected encounter and the surprising turn of events that follows. With Montgomery’s warm storytelling and a touch of humor, it’s a lovely little tale to curl up with at the end of the day and let your thoug...
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 6 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 ...
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 ...
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...
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 in...
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 ...
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...
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, I'm sharing a special preview from Drift Off Premium. This is the first 10 minutes of Miss Calista's Peppermint Bottle by Lucy Maud Montgomery. If you'd like to continue listening, simply subscribe to Drift Off Premium to enjoy the complete two-part story, along with the full premium libra...
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 The Palace on the Floor by Evelyn Sharp, a charming classic fairy tale gently narrated to help you relax, unwind, and drift peacefully to sleep. With its delightful imagination, quiet enchantment, and timeless storytelling, The Palace on the Floor invites us into a magica...
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 Enchanted Elm by Henry Beston, first shared here in 2021. This quiet and enchanting tale invites us beneath the sheltering branches of an ancient elm, where gentle storytelling ...
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 4 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 ...
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 Queen of Lantern Land by Henry Beston, first shared here in 2021. This enchanting tale invites us into a world of quiet wonder, glowing lanterns, and gentle imagination, making ...
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 The Enchanted Baby by Henry Beston, originally released on Drift Off Premium in February 2024 and now shared with all listeners on the regular podcast. This enchanting classic short story is gently narrated to help you relax, unwind, and drift peacefully to sleep. Filled ...
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 Marianna by Henry Beston, first shared here in October 2021. This gentle and beautifully written tale invites us into a peaceful world where quiet moments and graceful storytelling ...
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, we continue our journey through the beloved classic The Railway Children by E. Nesbit with Chapter 3. As the three children continue settling into their new life in the countryside, they discover fresh adventures, unexpected moments of kindness, and the simple joys of the world around them...
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 Moon Maiden, a gentle fairytale by Hans Christian Andersen, first shared here in September 2021. Filled with quiet wonder, moonlit beauty, and Andersen's timeless storytelling, ...
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, I'm sharing a special preview from Drift Off Premium. This is the first 10 minutes of Part 1 of The Golden Key by George Macdonald. If you'd like to continue listening, simply subscribe to Drift Off Premium to enjoy the complete two-part story, along with the full premium library and fresh...
Tonight's story is the magical tale Somebody Else's Prince by Evelyn Sharp. This enchanting fairy tale invites us to journey into realms beyond our own, where princes and adventures are never quite as they seem. As we embark on this sleepy journey together, let the soothing narration carry you gently to a land of peaceful dreams. I hope you enjoy tonight's bedtime story. So snuggle up, lay back, relax, and enjoy the story. Sweet dreams! Your friend, Joanne This podcast is 100% listener-...
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 settle in with a gentle old classic: Princess Rosette. Written by Madame d'Aulnoy in 1697, this lovely French fairytale unfolds slowly, with soft, dreamlike imagery perfectly suited to easing you toward sleep. As we follow Princess Rosette's quiet adve...
Welcome back sleepy listeners! Tonight we will continue with Chapter 2 from the beloved classic, "The Railway Children" by E. Nesbit. So go ahead and settle in, close your eyes, and let the soothing narration transport you to a world of wonder and timeless enchantment. Sweet dreams dear listeners! Joanne Music in this episode is 'Freeform' by Rannar Sillard via Epidemic Sound This podcast is 100% listener-supported, completely ad-free, and made possible by wonderful listeners lik...
Hello, sleepy listeners, and welcome. WELCOME TO DRIFT BACK SUNDAY Starting tonight, and every Sunday evening moving forward, I am unlocking 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 an incredibly meaningful classic from the vault: The City Under the Sea by Henry Beston. This magical story holds a very special place in my heart, as it was my very first episode, originally pub...
Tonight we embark on a journey into the pages of Andrew Lang's Olive Fairy Book to discover the whimsical Indian Tale called Dorani. We begin our journey with a short little relaxation to help you settle in followed by the story narration. The soft background melody will continue for a short while after the story ends and then it too will fade away. I really enjoyed reading this whimsical tale and I hope you enjoy it as well! Sweet dreams my friend! Sleep well! Joann...
About Drift Off - Bedtime Stories for Adults
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. Every episode begins with a brief relaxation to help you settle in, followed by a calm reading of a bedtim
Drift Off - Bedtime Stories for Adults is a English health podcast from Joanne D'Amico. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.
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