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

Mar 21

The Dreams of Thor - A Sleepy Norse Myth of the Silence Inside the Storm

This sleepy new Norse myth follows the god of thunder into deep sleep. What does Thor dream when he finally lets go of his hammer? Your support is the cornerstone that allows me to continue crafting tranquil stories and meditations for you. For less than the price of a cup of cof ... Show More

39m 41s

Mar 15

One Good Thing - A Story about Finding Rest in a New Place

This sleepy tale is about a dog named Sierra can't sleep in a new place until she's found her one good thing: the spot on the couch where she can see everyone she loves. Three nights in a mountain cabin, told through the eyes of the dogs who live there. Your support is the corner ... Show More

34m 33s

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

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

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

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

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

May 2024

The Princess and the Goblin: The Escape by George MacDonald

Tonight's story to help you fall asleep is the continuation of The Princess and the Goblin by George MacDonald. In this episode, Irene follows her thread and finds Curdie. Support the podcast and enjoy ad-free and bonus episodes. Try FREE for 7 days on Apple Podcasts ... Show More

51m 39s

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

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

Jul 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 <a href='https://driftoff.supercast.com/'>driftoff.supercast.com</a> Tonight's bedtime reading is the classic tal ... Show More

8m 12s

#66 - The Dwarf's Gifts (Part Two)