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

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

Mar 2023

The Princess Mouse - A Tale from Finland

Tonight’s storytelling is a tale from Finland called ‘The Princess Mouse’, a retelling by Aaron Shepherd, about a young man named Mikko. According to his family tradition, in order to find a sweetheart, Mikko must cut down a tree and follow to where it points. Mikko’s brother ... Show More

31m 19s

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

Jun 2024

The Land of the Blue Flower by Frances Hodgson Burnett

Fall asleep fast to this charming story of a baby who grows up to be a young King who changes the lives of the people in his kingdom. From the author of the Secret Garden. Support the podcast and enjoy ad-free and bonus episodes. Try FREE for 7 days on Apple Podcasts. For othe ... Show More

48m 45s

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

Sep 2020

Podcasts | Relaxing Bedtime Reading for Sleep

Drift off with this calm bedtime reading on podcasts, a peaceful way to ease insomnia and invite restful sleep. Benjamin’s soothing voice explores the history and evolution of podcasts, how they grew from early internet audio experiments into a global medium for storytelling, edu ... Show More

23m 35s

Jul 2023

David and the Phoenix (Chapter 1 & 2)

Tonight I will be reading chapter 1 and 2 from the childhood storybook called David and the Phoenix by Edward Ormondroyd. This beautiful story is about a young boy’s adventures with a phoenix where he learns valuable lessons about life. I hope you enjoy this bedtime story and ... Show More

39m 23s

Sep 2020

A Day At Lanikai Beach | Peaceful Piano Music with Ocean Sounds

30 minutes of music and nature to help you fall asleep. Please rate and review this podcast.This episode is 4 simple piano loops interweaving in and out of each other accompanied by the sounds of Lanikai Beach in Hawaii.Follow Sleep Better on Twitter for updates: https://twitter. ... Show More

30 m

#22 - The Bamboo-Cutter And The Moon-Chi...