Apr 12

Mishka and the Bear - A Story for Anyone Who Has Ever Felt Different

A dreamy story about a girl named Mishka who discovers that the things we believe are wrong with us are often the very gifts we were born to share. Let this gentle myth connect you with self-acceptance, your hidden gifts, and the courage to be exactly who you are. You can get my ... Show More

39 m

Apr 5

The Hearthkeeper's Daughter - A Story of Those Who Stay

In the cozy village of Coppervale, a young hearthkeeper named Wren sets out on a quiet hero's journey to carry a live ember through ancient forest and up into the open hills to relight a beacon that has gone dark. A gentle fantasy of tended flames, patient creatures, and the part ... Show More

41m 9s

Mar 29

The Stone and the Luminous Ground - A Tale of Nature Revealing Itself

A bedtime story about releasing the weight we carry without knowing it, and the luminous ground that has always been there beneath it. For anyone who has ever confused their wound for their identity. Your support is the cornerstone that allows me to continue crafting tranquil sto ... Show More

41m 33s

Oct 2019

#15 - The Amputated Arms (Part One)

A little creepy. A little sleepy. A classic Danish tale this week as we head into autumn. The Amputated Arms (Part One) by Jorgen Wilhelm Bergsoe. Part Two next week. For a searchable, tagged index of all the episodes or to make a request, go to <a href="https://ww ... Show More

24m 12s

Nov 2019

#22 - The Bamboo-Cutter And The Moon-Child (Part One)

Back to the land of fairy tales this week with another great story by Yei Theodora Osaki. For a searchable, tagged index of all the episodes or to make a request, go to <a href="https://www.listentosleep.com/">https://www.listentosleep.com</a>. If you'd ... Show More

17m 54s

Nov 2019

#24 - The Nightingale and The Rose - Extended

This week, an extended version of the fairy tale by Oscar Wilde, The Nightingale and The Rose. It's a story about love and loss with a weird twist. This extended version has crickets in the background that go on after the story is over.For a searchable, tagg ... Show More

1h 1m

Jun 2021

A Sleep Story from the SNOOZECAST Podcast: Listen for Soothing Sleep Stories 😴

Tonight, I’d like to introduce you to another incredible podcast that can help you fall asleep with ease. It’s called Snoozecast, and it’s hosted by my friend Vee. It offers sleep stories read in a way that will lull you to sleep. For tonight, Vee will read “The Forest of the Fre ... Show More

32m 2s

Jan 2024

1.5 HRS of Uninterrupted Storytelling for Sleep

Tonight, I have the pleasure of whisking you away on a journey with the top 3 bedtime stories that captured the hearts of Drift Off listeners in 2023. We begin with Chapter 1 of Maida’s Little Shop by Inez Haynes Irwin, followed by The Story of Pretty Goldilocks, a French fair ... Show More

1h 26m

Mar 2024

The Tenant of Wildfell Hall: Vile Slander by Anne Bronte

Struggling to fall asleep? Relax with tonight's bedtime story, the continuation of The Tenant of Wildfell Hall by Anne Bronte. This second and last novel by Anne Brontë was published in 1848 under the pseudonym Acton Bell. Support the podcast and enjoy ad-free and bonus episod ... Show More

44m 44s

Mar 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 'L ... Show More

31m 59s

Apr 2024

The Book of Beasts by Edith Nesbit - A Fairy Tale Bedtime Story

Tonight's bedtime story is The Book of Beasts, a charming fairytale from the Book of Dragons by Edith Nesbit. Support the podcast and enjoy ad-free and bonus episodes. Try FREE for 7 days on Apple Podcasts. For other podcast platforms go to <a href="https://justsleeppodca ... Show More

30m 19s

Feb 2024

The Lady with the Dog by Anton Chekhov (Rebroadcast)

Feeling stressed? Relax tonight with The Lady with the Dog by Anton Chekhov, a short story to help you fall asleep. First published in 1899, this story unfolds the relationship between a cynical, older, married man and a young, married woman while vacationing in Yalta. It is c ... Show More

43m 48s

Jun 2024

The Magical Bedtime Story of The Princess of Brazen Mountain (Polish Folktale)

Welcome back gentle dreamers. Tonight, we will drift off to sleep to the magical bedtime story of "The Princess of Brazen Mountain," a beautiful Polish folktale that will transport you to a world of enchantment and wonder. As you listen, let the soothing narration guide you into ... Show More

33m 9s