Jan 25

The Garden of a Thousand Wings - A Tale of Peace and Unity - Part One

Part one of this two-part story follows five birds through seven mystical valleys as they learn to see across difference, to trust without knowing, and to discover the wholeness they were always part of. It’s inspired by the 12th-century Persian masterpiece The Conference of the ... Show More

46m 33s

Jan 22

The Tale of the Sleepy Squirrel (A Cabin Classic)

A cozy bedtime story from the enchanted forest of Sleep Mountain, nestled between rolling hills and towering mountains, where Snorlax the sleepy squirrel lives a life full of magic and wonder. Your support is the cornerstone that allows me to continue crafting tranquil stories an ... Show More

32m 58s

Jan 18

Six Letters - A Ritual of Looking Back and Stepping Forward

A man approaching 60 spends the winter evenings before his birthday writing letters by hand to the person he was at each decade of his life. The ritual of pen on paper, of pausing to remember, becomes a meditation on all the selves we've been and what it means to carry them forwa ... Show More

43m 5s

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

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

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

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

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

May 2023

The Adventures of Pinocchio

Tonight’s storytelling is the Story of Pinocchio by Carlo Collodi, also known as Carlo Lorenzini. Pinocchio is a puppet that was made by a wood carver named Gepetto. Pinocchio experiences many adventures as a puppet and he dreams of becoming a real boy. When he lies...his nose ... Show More

36m 35s

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

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 g ... Show More

33m 9s

Mar 2024

The Secret Garden: A Tantrum

Fall asleep fast to the continuation of The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett. Support the podcast and enjoy ad-free episodes. Try FREE for 7 days on Apple Podcasts. For other podcast platforms go to <a href="https://justsleeppodcast.com/support" rel="no ... Show More

40m 50s

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