Drift Off - Bedtime Stories for Adults

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The Adventures of Pinocchio by Carlo Collodi May 23, 2023

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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 grows longer and longer and he is one of the most well known characters in children’s literature. I hope you enjoy this classic tale! May it bring you restful sleep.
Music in this episode 'Shape of Your Breathing' by Hanna Lindgren via https://www.epidemicsound.com

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The Flower Queen's Daughter (Bonus Episode Preview) May 18, 2023

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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 driftoff.supercast.com
Tonight’s storytelling is called ‘The Flower Queen’s Daughter’ by Andrew Lang. This story is about a kind brave prince who saves an old woman. To repay his kindness, she helps him find the most beautiful girl in the world who has been captured by a dragon. Will the brave prince rescue the Flower Queen’s daughter? Let’s find out together.
Music in this episode "Soft Symphony" by Hanna Lindgren via https://www.epidemicsound.com

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The Velvetten Rabbit May 16, 2023

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Tonight's bedtime reading is the timeless tale of The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams. A gentle tale about a little rabbit who learns what it means to become "Real" by living through some challenges and being truly loved by the little boy. A beautiful metaphor of authenticity and vulnerability. After the story ends, you will be guided to drift off peacefully with a short relaxation. Hope this heartwarming episode brings you peaceful sleep! Sweet dreamzzz...
Music in the episode is 'Moon over Sea' by Sayuri Hayashi Egnell via https://www.epidemicsound.com

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Maida's Little Shop (Chapter 1) May 09, 2023

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For tonight's bedtime storytelling, I will be reading Chapter 1 from Volume 1 of the Maida Book Series called Maida’s Little Shop. This gentle story by Inez Haynes Irwin was published in 1909 and is about a sweet little girl named Maida who is sickly and lame. Her father is well known to be one of the wealthiest men in America. He decides to buy her a little shop in Charlestown Massachusetts, to give her a purpose and to help restore her health. However, he has one condition, that she not tell anyone who she is or who her father is. And for the first time in her life...Maida makes wonderful new friends because they think she is just an ordinary girl.
I hope you enjoy this charming bedtime story and I wish you a peaceful night's rest!
Sweet dreamzzz....
Music in this episode is 'A Thousand Wells' by Anna Landstrom via https://www.epidemicsound.com

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The Magician's Horse (Bonus Episode Preview) May 04, 2023

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Tonight I will be reading a story called ‘The Magician’s Horse’ from Andrew Lang’s Greek Fairy book. This story is about a young Prince who gets separated from his brothers while hunting in a large forest far from the palace. After several days of wandering lost in the forest, an old man who is a magician, gives him food and shelter provided the prince looks after the Palace for him. The Prince becomes friends with the magician’s horse who eventually helps him escape to another Kingdom where the Prince and the horse help save the day.
So lights out! Sweet dreamzzz....
Music in this episode is "Shimmering Waves" by JJessep

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The Little Girl and the Winter Whirlwinds May 02, 2023

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Welcome to this sleepy bedtime story called 'The Little Girl and the Winter Whirlwinds'. This is a Bulgarian Fairytale about a courageous little girl who goes on a blustery adventure to help bring the long cold and dreary winter to an end. This story is part storytelling and part relaxation. So if at the end of the story you are still awake, you can continue to listen to my voice as I help guide you to relax and ease into a restful sound sleep.
So go ahead and get all nice and snuggly under the covers and sweet dreamszzz...
Music in this episode is "Adrift" by Christopher Lloyd Clark

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Sleep Relaxation for Letting Go Softly to Sleep (Preview Bonus Content) Apr 30, 2023

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Fall asleep easily and effortlessly with this gentle sleep relaxation as I help you let go of tension. Drift off peacefully to a guided visualization of a soft feather brushing away your tension, softly helping you let go and relax. This guided sleep meditation is a wonderful sleep aid for insomnia, anxiety, stress, or for anyone who just can't sleep at night. The calming sleep music along with my gentle guidance will help you snooze in no time! Please read safety disclaimer before listening!

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A Cozy Body Reading of Little House in the Big Woods — Chapter 12 & 13 Apr 25, 2023

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Settle in for a gentle, cozy reading of Laura Ingalls Wilder's classic story of a pioneer family's life in the Wisconsin woods. Follow along as Laura, her sister Mary, and their family go about the quiet rhythms of the seasons — perfect for winding down and drifting off to sleep.
Sweet dreams!
Joanne ❤

Historical Context Note: This classic story offers an authentic look at pioneer life in the 1800s, including traditional farming and self-sufficiency practices necessary for family survival. Parents may wish to preview this episode if their young listeners are sensitive to realistic historical depictions of early homesteading.

Attributions: Little House in the Big Woods (by Laura Ingalls Wilder, resides in the public domain in Canada and obtained via Faded Page)

https://www.fadedpage.com/showbook.php?pid=20140841

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Graciosa and Percinet (Premium Episode Preview) Apr 20, 2023

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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 driftoff.supercast.com
Tonight’s story is called Graciosa and Percinett, a French fairytale by Madam D’Aulnoy. This story is about a young prince by the name of Percinet who falls in love with Graciosa and shows her true love.
Music in episode is called 'Soothing Piano' via Pond5
I must admit that sometimes while narrating this story, I found the 'helplessness' of the heroin and her father's lack of judgement a bit tiresome! It definitely reminds me of how far we've come as a modern society, even though we still have ways to go. So I hope you can put this aside and just enjoy the narration and the soft music to help you relax and drift off ;)

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A Cozy Bedtime Reading of Little House in the Big Woods — Chapter 10 & 11 Apr 18, 2023

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Attributions: Little House in the Big Woods (by Laura Ingalls Wilder, resides in the public domain in Canada and obtained via Faded Page)

https://www.fadedpage.com/showbook.php?pid=20140841

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