Drift Off - Bedtime Stories for Adults
Each week, Drift Off welcomes you with a soft, melodic voice that will 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 bedtime story. Whether you're looking for a relaxing tale to help you unwind or a sleepy bedtime story, Drift Off Bedtime Stories for Adults is the ultimate destination for a restful night's sleep.
Episodes
Welcome back, dear listeners! Tonight continue with another chapter from The Long Winter by Laura Ingalls Wilder . This story takes us back to the prairie with Laura and her family as they face one of the hardest winters they’ve ever known. Many of you have written to me requesting this next book in the series, and I’m so delighted to finally share it with you.
Just a gentle reminder that if you’d like access to all the full-length...
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 ...
Welcome back, dear listeners! Tonight continue with another chapter from The Long Winter by Laura Ingalls Wilder . This story takes us back to the prairie with Laura and her family as they face one of the hardest winters they’ve ever known. Many of you have written to me requesting this next book in the series, and I’m so delighted to finally share it with you.
Just a gentle reminder that if you’d like access to all the full-length...
Hello my sleepy friends! Tonight’s early access episode features The Nixie of Mill Pond by the Brothers Grimm. This is a slightly adapted version to soften the edges and help you drift off peacefully.
The story will be narrated twice, giving you another gentle chance to drift into sleep if you’re still awake when the first telling ends.
So go ahead and settle in, get comfortable, and allow yourself to gently wind ...
Tonight we continue with A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett with Chapter 5. 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 ...
Happy holidays, dear friends, and welcome back. I’m so glad you’re here with me tonight. Our bedtime story is a beautiful and touching tale called Why the Chimes Rang by Raymond MacDonald Alden. It’s a heartfelt Christmas story about two brothers who make a simple journey to the great cathedral on Christmas Eve. This gentle tale reminds us how quiet acts of kindness reveal the true spirit of giving.
As this year comes to a close, I...
Tonight’s episode brings you a tender Christmas tale filled with simplicity, warmth, and the quiet magic of the season. Little Gretchen and the Wooden Shoe, written by Elizabeth Harrison, invites us into the humble world of a young girl and her grandmother who greet each Christmas with hope, gratitude, and love — even when they have very little. This heartwarming tale is a reminder of the quiet blessings that find their way to us w...
Hello and welcome back! I’m so glad you’re here. Tonight's bedtime story is a gentle Christmas tale called Jimmy Scarecrow’s Christmas by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman. It’s the sweet story of a lonely scarecrow who discovers unexpected kindness on a quiet winter’s night, bringing a simple but touching bit of magic to his Christmas.
So take a moment now to get cozy and when you’re ready, let’s drift into this heartwarming Christmas s...
Welcome back, dear listeners! Tonight continue with another chapter from The Long Winter by Laura Ingalls Wilder . This story takes us back to the prairie with Laura and her family as they face one of the hardest winters they’ve ever known. Many of you have written to me requesting this next book in the series, and I’m so delighted to finally share it with you.
Just a gentle reminder that if you’d like access to all the full-length...
Welcome back, dear listeners. Tonight I’m sharing a gentle rebroadcast of a Drift Off classic from 2022 — a soothing, hypnotic retelling of The Frog Prince, adapted from the Brothers Grimm. This special version is narrated in a calming bedtime style, blending story and subtle hypnotic suggestion to help quiet the mind and release tension as you drift into deep, restorative sleep.
Settle in comfortably, close your eyes, and allow my ...
Welcome back, dear listeners! Tonight continue with another chapter from The Long Winter by Laura Ingalls Wilder . This story takes us back to the prairie with Laura and her family as they face one of the hardest winters they’ve ever known. Many of you have written to me requesting this next book in the series, and I’m so delighted to finally share it with you.
Just a gentle reminder that if you’d like access to all the full-length...
Welcome back friends! Tonight’s sleepy tale is called The King’s Secret Dish — a gentle adaptation of the classic fairytale The White Snake by the Brothers Grimm. It’s a tale of mystery, wisdom, and kindness, softly retold to help you unwind and drift peacefully into sleep.
Sweetest dreams,
Joanne
My Drift Off Dreams Coloring Book is now available on Amazon! With 33 soothing illustrations, it’s a cozy way to find calm...
Welcome back, dear listeners! Tonight continue with another chapter from The Long Winter by Laura Ingalls Wilder . This story takes us back to the prairie with Laura and her family as they face one of the hardest winters they’ve ever known. Many of you have written to me requesting this next book in the series, and I’m so delighted to finally share it with you.
Just a gentle reminder that if you’d like access to all the full-length...
Welcome back, dear listeners! Tonight continue with another chapter from The Long Winter by Laura Ingalls Wilder . This story takes us back to the prairie with Laura and her family as they face one of the hardest winters they’ve ever known. Many of you have written to me requesting this next book in the series, and I’m so delighted to finally share it with you.
Just a gentle reminder that if you’d like access to all the full-length...
Welcome back, dear listeners! Tonight continue with another chapter from The Long Winter by Laura Ingalls Wilder . This story takes us back to the prairie with Laura and her family as they face one of the hardest winters they’ve ever known. Many of you have written to me requesting this next book in the series, and I’m so delighted to finally share it with you.
Just a gentle reminder that if you’d like access to all the full-length...
Tonight we continue with A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett with Chapter 4. Settle in, 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 cop...
Welcome back to Drift Off! Tonight I’ll be reading the classic fairytale “The Travelling Musicians” by the Brothers Grimm. Since this charming tale is a little shorter, I’ll be reading it twice — giving you two chances to relax and drift away while enjoying the story.
So find a cozy spot, take a few calming breaths, and let this gentle bedtime story carry you into a peaceful night’s sleep.
Sweet dreams,
Joanne xo
My new audioboo...
Welcome back, dear listeners! Tonight we begin a brand new book in the beloved Little House series by Laura Ingalls Wilder — The Long Winter. This story takes us back to the prairie with Laura and her family as they face one of the hardest winters they’ve ever known. Many of you have written to me requesting this next book in the series, and I’m so delighted to finally share it with you.
Just a gentle reminder that if you’d like acc...
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
Welcome back, dear listeners! Tonight I’ll be re-sharing a gentle and enchanting bedtime story by Hans Christian Andersen called The Elderbush. This whimsical tale was first aired in 2023, and I thought it was the perfect time to drift back an...
Tonight we continue with A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett with Chapter 3. Settle in, 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
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