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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 of your bedtime routine. So settle in, get comfortable, and let tonight's soothing narration carry you gently toward a peaceful night's sleep. Sweet dreams, Joanne 🌙 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.

Premium Note: This week's regular feed episode is Chapter 8 of the Railway Children from our vault. As a premium member, you can listen to it completely announcement free by scrolling down to October 24, 2024 in your feed! Tonight’s bedtime story is The Wonderful Tune by Henry Beston, a gentle old-fashioned tale filled with the quiet magic of a faraway kingdom. Settle in as we wander into a storybook world of kings and castles, where a mysterious and beautiful tune has the power to enchant those who hear it. With its fairy-tale atmosphere and touch of wonder, this lovely story makes a peaceful companion as you leave the day behind and drift toward sleep. So get cozy, close your eyes whenever you’re ready, and allow the story to carry you somewhere far away for a little while. Sweet dreams, my friend, Joanne

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 to carry you away as you wind down for the night. Sweet dreams, Joanne Music in this episode: “Breathe Deeply” by Megan Wofford 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.

Weekend Sleep Preview: This Sunday on the public feed, I am featuring our classic archive story, The Buried Moon. As a premium member, you already have full, announcement-free access to this beloved tale right now! Just scroll down to June 13, 2024 in your archive to listen anytime you want! Tonight we continue A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett, with Chapter 8, as Sara adjusts to a quieter, humbler corner of Miss Minchin's house. This episode is presented as an extended loop, read through twice, so if you haven't drifted off by the story's end, you can simply let it begin again and continue settling into sleep As always, thank you for spending this quiet time with me. Rest well.

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 storytelling, so you can fully unwind and leave the day behind. I hope these timeless tales bring a sense of peace to your evening and carry you gently toward restful sleep. Sweet dreams, Joanne 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.

Premium Note: This week's regular feed episode is 'Japanese Folktales for Sleep' from our vault. As a premium member, you can listen to it completely announcement free by scrolling down to May 20, 2024 in your feed! Tonight’s bedtime story is The Seller of Dreams by Henry Beston, a whimsical tale from The Firelight Fairy Book. It’s a sweet and imaginative little tale about a rather unusual seller who has something quite different to offer — dreams. I won’t say too much about what happens, but it’s a charming story perfect for bedtime. So get cozy, close your sleepy eyes, and let my soothing narration carry you away as you relax and gently drift off to sleep. Sweet dreams my friend… sleep well. Your friend and host, Joanne

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 with compassion, courage, and a little bit of magic. After the story, stay with me for a brief relaxation to help you settle a little more deeply into rest. The soft music will then continue for a while longer, giving you plenty of time to get comfortable and drift toward sleep. I hope this peaceful story brings a little comfort to your night. Sweet dreams. Music: “ES 40 Gamma Wave Chua” 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.

Weekend Sleep Preview: This Sunday on the public feed, I am featuring our classic archive story, Cozy Castle Tales. As a premium member, you already have full, announcement-free access to this beloved tale right now! Just scroll down to May 30, 2024 in your archive to listen anytime you want! Tonight we continue A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett, with Chapter 7, as Sara's birthday celebration takes an unexpected turn. As always, thank you for spending this quiet time with me. Sweet dreams!

🌙 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 Premium listener and enjoy Heidi chapter by chapter, along with all the other sleepy stories available there. https://www.driftoffpodcast.com/premium Or, if you’d rather have the entire story to keep, my complete Heidi: Bedtime Edition audiobook is available through my website. It was created especially for bedtime listening, and once you purchase it, it’s yours to enjoy whenever you like. For now, get comfortable, close your eyes when you’re ready, and enjoy this little taste of Heidi. Sweet dreams, Joanne 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.

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 of your bedtime routine. So settle in, get comfortable, and let tonight's soothing narration carry you gently toward a peaceful night's sleep. Sweet dreams, Joanne 🌙 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.

Premium Note: This week's regular feed episode is Chapter 7 of the Railway Children from our vault. As a premium member, you can listen to it completely announcement free by scrolling down to October 10, 2024 in your feed! Tonight’s bedtime story is The Shepherd of Clouds by Henry Beston, a whimsical old-fashioned fairy tale from The Firelight Fairy Book. Journey into a magical world of distant mountains, mysterious clouds, and a young couple named Giles and Phyllida whose quiet lie takes an unexpected turn. Filled with imagination and the wonderful dreamlike quality of a classic fairy tale, this is a lovely story to curl up with at the end of the day. So get cozy, close your sleepy eyes, and allow my soothing narration to help you relax, unwind, and gently drift off to sleep. Sweet dreams my friend… sleep well. Your friend and host, Joanne Music is Moon over Sea by Sayuri Hyashi Egnell via Epidemic Sound

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, and ease gently toward sleep. So get comfortable, close your eyes when you’re ready, and let this enchanting tale carry you somewhere far away as you drift off to sleep. Sweet dreams, Joanne 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.

Weekend Sleep Preview: This Sunday on the public feed, I am featuring our classic archive story, The Magic Brocade. As a premium member, you already have full, announcement-free access to this beloved tale right now! Just scroll down to November 22, 2022 in your archive to listen anytime you want! Tonight we continue A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett, with Chapter 6, as Sara's birthday brings excitement and a bit of wonder to the seminary. As always, thank you for spending this quiet time with me. Sweet dreams! Joanne

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, carrying us into a world of quiet beauty and Japanese folklore. Its dreamlike quality and timeless storytelling make it a lovely story to settle in with at bedtime, helping you leave the day behind, quiet a busy mind, and ease toward a peaceful night’s sleep. So get comfortable, close your eyes when you’re ready, and allow yourself to be carried away by the story as you drift off to sleep. Sweet dreams. 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.

Premium Note: This week's regular feed episode is Green Willow from our vault. As a premium member, you can listen to it completely announcement free by scrolling down to April 18, 2024 in your feed! Tonight’s bedtime story is The Widow’s Daughter, a charming old Irish folktale filled with a little magic, cleverness, and the timeless feel of traditional storytelling. So get cozy, close your sleepy eyes, and allow yourself to be carried away to Ireland long ago as my soothing narration helps you relax, unwind, and gently drift off to sleep. Sweet dreams my friend… sleep well. Your friend and host, Joanne