Drift Off - Bedtime Stories for Adults

Hi everyone, just a quick update. Some of you may be having trouble accessing your premium content on Apple Podcasts right now. I want to reassure you that your subscription is still active and nothing has been lost. I’m currently working directly with Apple to get this resolved as quickly as possible. If you are experiencing this issue, you can also reach out to Apple Support, as they may be able to assist with your individual account. Thank you so much for your patience and for supporting the podcast — it truly means a lot. I’ll share another update as soon as I have more information. Sweet dreams. This podcast is 100% listener-supported with no ads and proud of it! Help me keep this space ad-free! Thank you for your support :) *Subscribe on Apple Podcasts from the show page, or visit driftoff.supercast.com to join through Supercast. As a Drift Off Premium member you get: ad-free Weekly bonus bedtime storiesEarly accessFull-length audiobooks for sleepDid you know you can also listen to my regular bedtime stories on Insight Timer for free? It’s a peaceful space for rest and relaxation. Also, for just $9.99/month, you’ll get access to my premium stories plus meditations, music, and live sessions from other amazing teachers. https://insighttimer.com/relaxforawhile Oh...and be sure to drift over to the podcast website to learn a little bit about the voice behind the stories. Hope to see you there! https://www.driftoffpodcast.com

Welcome back, dear listeners! Tonight we continue with a couple more chapters from The Long Winter by Laura Ingalls Wilder. This story takes us back to the prairie with Laura and her family as they face one of the hardest winters they've ever known. So snuggle in, get comfortable and let the gentle rhythm of this timeless story carry you into a place of peace and rest. Sweet dreams, Joanne xo Music in this episode is 'Forest Spring' by Aiyo via Epidemic Sound This podcast is 100% listener-supported with no ads and proud of it! Help me keep this space ad-free! Thank you for your support :) *Subscribe on Apple Podcasts from the show page, or visit driftoff.supercast.com to join through Supercast. As a Drift Off Premium member you get: ad-free Weekly bonus bedtime storiesEarly accessFull-length audiobooks for sleepDid you know you can also listen to my regular bedtime stories on Insight Timer for free? It’s a peaceful space for rest and relaxation. Also, for just $9.99/month, you’ll get access to my premium stories plus meditations, music, and live sessions from other amazing teachers. https://insighttimer.com/relaxforawhile Oh...and be sure to drift over to the podcast website to learn a little bit about the voice behind the stories. Hope to see you there! https://www.driftoffpodcast.com

Welcome back, dear listeners! Tonight we continue with a couple more chapters from The Long Winter by Laura Ingalls Wilder. This story takes us back to the prairie with Laura and her family as they face one of the hardest winters they've ever known. So snuggle in, get comfortable and let the gentle rhythm of this timeless story carry you into a place of peace and rest. Sweet dreams, Joanne xo Music in this episode is 'Forest Spring' by Aiyo via Epidemic Sound This podcast is 100% listener-supported with no ads and proud of it! Help me keep this space ad-free! Thank you for your support :) *Subscribe on Apple Podcasts from the show page, or visit driftoff.supercast.com to join through Supercast. As a Drift Off Premium member you get: ad-free Weekly bonus bedtime storiesEarly accessFull-length audiobooks for sleepDid you know you can also listen to my regular bedtime stories on Insight Timer for free? It’s a peaceful space for rest and relaxation. Also, for just $9.99/month, you’ll get access to my premium stories plus meditations, music, and live sessions from other amazing teachers. https://insighttimer.com/relaxforawhile Oh...and be sure to drift over to the podcast website to learn a little bit about the voice behind the stories. Hope to see you there! https://www.driftoffpodcast.com

Welcome back friends! Tonight we will get sleepy with The Bee and the Orange Tree, an enchanting bedtime story for sleep by the French author Marie-Catherine d'Aulnoy, written way back in the seventeenth century. It's a story full of magic, wonder, and the kind of gentle adventure that's perfect for winding down. This is Part One of Two, so get yourself cozy, take a slow breath, and let the day drift away. Sweet dreams! Music in this episode is 'Lakeside' by Harbours & Oceans via Epidemic Sound This podcast is 100% listener-supported with no ads and proud of it! Help me keep this space ad-free! Thank you for your support :) *Subscribe on Apple Podcasts from the show page, or visit driftoff.supercast.com to join through Supercast. As a Drift Off Premium member you get: ad-free Weekly bonus bedtime storiesEarly accessFull-length audiobooks for sleepDid you know you can also listen to my regular bedtime stories on Insight Timer for free? It’s a peaceful space for rest and relaxation. Also, for just $9.99/month, you’ll get access to my premium stories plus meditations, music, and live sessions from other amazing teachers. https://insighttimer.com/relaxforawhile Oh...and be sure to drift over to the podcast website to learn a little bit about the voice behind the stories. Hope to see you there! https://www.driftoffpodcast.com

Welcome back, dear listeners! Tonight we continue with a couple more chapters from The Long Winter by Laura Ingalls Wilder. This story takes us back to the prairie with Laura and her family as they face one of the hardest winters they've ever known. So snuggle in, get comfortable and let the gentle rhythm of this timeless story carry you into a place of peace and rest. Sweet dreams, Joanne xo Music in this episode is 'Forest Spring' by Aiyo via Epidemic Sound This podcast is 100% listener-supported with no ads and proud of it! Help me keep this space ad-free! Thank you for your support :) *Subscribe on Apple Podcasts from the show page, or visit driftoff.supercast.com to join through Supercast. As a Drift Off Premium member you get: ad-free Weekly bonus bedtime storiesEarly accessFull-length audiobooks for sleepDid you know you can also listen to my regular bedtime stories on Insight Timer for free? It’s a peaceful space for rest and relaxation. Also, for just $9.99/month, you’ll get access to my premium stories plus meditations, music, and live sessions from other amazing teachers. https://insighttimer.com/relaxforawhile Oh...and be sure to drift over to the podcast website to learn a little bit about the voice behind the stories. Hope to see you there! https://www.driftoffpodcast.com

Welcome back, dear listeners! Tonight we continue with a couple more chapters from The Long Winter by Laura Ingalls Wilder. This story takes us back to the prairie with Laura and her family as they face one of the hardest winters they've ever known. So snuggle in, get comfortable and let the gentle rhythm of this timeless story carry you into a place of peace and rest. Sweet dreams, Joanne xo Music in this episode is 'Forest Spring' by Aiyo via Epidemic Sound This podcast is 100% listener-supported with no ads and proud of it! Help me keep this space ad-free! Thank you for your support :) *Subscribe on Apple Podcasts from the show page, or visit driftoff.supercast.com to join through Supercast. As a Drift Off Premium member you get: ad-free Weekly bonus bedtime storiesEarly accessFull-length audiobooks for sleepDid you know you can also listen to my regular bedtime stories on Insight Timer for free? It’s a peaceful space for rest and relaxation. Also, for just $9.99/month, you’ll get access to my premium stories plus meditations, music, and live sessions from other amazing teachers. https://insighttimer.com/relaxforawhile Oh...and be sure to drift over to the podcast website to learn a little bit about the voice behind the stories. Hope to see you there! https://www.driftoffpodcast.com

Welcome back, dear listeners! Tonight we continue with a couple more chapters from The Long Winter by Laura Ingalls Wilder . This story takes us back to the prairie with Laura and her family as they face one of the hardest winters they’ve ever known. So snuggle in, get comfortable, and let the gentle rhythm of this timeless story carry you into a place of peace and rest. Sweet dreams, Joanne xo Music in this episode is "Forest Spring' by Aiyo via Epidemic Sound This podcast is 100% listener-supported with no ads and proud of it! Help me keep this space ad-free! Thank you for your support :) *Subscribe on Apple Podcasts from the show page, or visit driftoff.supercast.com to join through Supercast. As a Drift Off Premium member you get: ad-free Weekly bonus bedtime storiesExclusive early accessFull-length audiobooks for sleepDid you know you can also listen to my regular bedtime stories on Insight Timer for free? It’s a peaceful space for rest and relaxation. Also, for just $9.99/month, you’ll get access to my premium stories plus meditations, music, and live sessions from other amazing teachers. https://insighttimer.com/relaxforawhile Oh...and be sure to drift over to the podcast website to learn a little bit about the voice behind the stories. Hope to see you there! https://www.driftoffpodcast.com

It's time to get cozy. 🌙Tonight, I am bringing you a very special compilation episode — a collection of 8 beloved bedtime tales that listeners of Drift Off have already fallen asleep to. Consider this your personal sleep library, gathered together in one long, restful listening experience. Settle in, let your mind unwind, and allow each story to gently carry you further into relaxation. And when the last tale is told? The soothing sleep music will continue to play, softly for a little while longer, guiding you into a deep and peaceful sleep. This episode is over 4 hours of rest from start to finish, each story weaved together into one long listening experience. So get comfy and cozy because I've got you covered. 🌛 Sweet dreams, friends! This podcast is 100% listener-supported with no ads and proud of it! Help me keep this space ad-free! Thank you for your support :) *Subscribe on Apple Podcasts from the show page, or visit driftoff.supercast.com to join through Supercast. As a Drift Off Premium member you get: ad-free Weekly bonus bedtime storiesExclusive early accessFull-length audiobooks for sleep Did you know you can also listen to my regular bedtime stories on Insight Timer for free? It’s a peaceful space for rest and relaxation. Also, for just $9.99/month, you’ll get access to my premium stories plus meditations, music, and live sessions from other amazing teachers. https://insighttimer.com/relaxforawhile Oh...and be sure to drift over to the podcast website to learn a little bit about the voice behind the stories. Hope to see you there! https://www.driftoffpodcast.com

Welcome back, dear listeners! Tonight we continue with a couple more chapters from The Long Winter by Laura Ingalls Wilder . This story takes us back to the prairie with Laura and her family as they face one of the hardest winters they’ve ever known. Just a gentle reminder that if you’d like access to all the full-length audiobooks from the Little House series as they’re completed, you can join Drift Off Premium. So snuggle in, get comfortable, and let the gentle rhythm of this timeless story carry you into a place of peace and rest. Sweet dreams, Joanne xo Music in this episode is "Forest Spring' by Aiyo via Epidemic Sound Drift Off Premium — Sweet Dreams Await ad-free podcast Weekly bonus bedtime storiesExclusive early accessFull-length audiobooks for sleepApple PodcastsSupercast *Subscribe on Apple Podcasts from the show page, or visit driftoff.supercast.com to join through Supercast. Did you know you can also listen to my regular bedtime stories on Insight Timer for free? It’s a peaceful space for rest and relaxation. Also, for just $9.99/month, you’ll get access to my premium stories plus meditations, music, and live sessions from other amazing teachers. Come curl up in this cozy corner of calm, where sweet dreams are always waiting. https://insighttimer.com/relaxforawhile Oh… and be sure to drift over to the podcast website to see what cozy wonders await you! https://www.driftoffpodcast.com

Tonight we continue with A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett with Chapter 7. Settle in and get cozy, and let this classic bedtime story carry you gently into sleep. Music in this episode is 'Sleeping Kittens' by L.i.Y via Epidemic Sound New Colouring Book! Drift Off Dreams is now available on Amazon. Filled with simple, soothing pages designed to help you relax, unwind, and drift off peacefully. Find your copy here My new audiobook 'Tales to Help You Sleep Vol. 1' is now available on Audible! US ➜ Click here CA ➜ Click here UK ➜ Click here AU ➜ Click here Already an Audible member? Just add it to your library. New to Audible? Start your free trial with my book as your first listen and help support the podcast! If you decide to purchase through this link, I do receive a small benefit at no extra cost to you. It truly helps me continue sharing these bedtime stories, and I’m so grateful for your support. Drift Off Premium — Sweet Dreams Await ad-free podcast Weekly bonus bedtime storiesExclusive early accessFull-length audiobooks for sleepApple PodcastsSupercast *Subscribe on Apple Podcasts from the show page, or visit driftoff.supercast.com to join through Supercast. Did you know you can also listen to my regular bedtime stories on Insight Timer for free? It’s a peaceful space for rest and relaxation. Also, for just $9.99/month, you’ll get access to my premium stories plus meditations, music, and live sessions from other amazing teachers. Come curl up in this cozy corner of calm, where sweet dreams are always waiting. https://insighttimer.com/relaxforawhile Oh… and be sure to drift over to the podcast website to see what cozy wonders await you! https://www.driftoffpodcast.com

Tonight I’m sharing a Drift Back episode — a return to The Tears of Prunella, a tender and dreamy fairytale that many of you may remember… and some of you may be hearing for the very first time. If you’re new here, Drift Back episodes are gentle revisits to stories from the archives. They offer a chance to settle into something familiar, or to discover a quiet gem from earlier days of the podcast. The Tears of Prunella is a soft and wistful bedtime story, filled with feeling and quiet magic — the kind of tale meant to be listened to slowly, as the day comes to a close. So dim the lights, get comfortable, and allow this soothing bedtime story to help you rest, unwind, and drift toward sleep. I’ll be back next week with something new. With love, Joanne New Colouring Book! Drift Off Dreams is now available on Amazon. Filled with simple, soothing pages designed to help you relax, unwind, and drift off peacefully. Find your copy here My new audiobook 'Tales to Help You Sleep Vol. 1' is now available on Audible! US ➜ Click here CA ➜ Click here UK ➜ Click here AU ➜ Click here Already an Audible member? Just add it to your library. New to Audible? Start your free trial with my book as your first listen and help support the podcast! If you decide to purchase through this link, I do receive a small benefit at no extra cost to you. It truly helps me continue sharing these bedtime stories, and I’m so grateful for your support. Drift Off Premium — Sweet Dreams Await ad-free podcast Weekly bonus bedtime storiesExclusive early accessFull-length audiobooks for sleepApple PodcastsSupercast *Subscribe on Apple Podcasts from the show page, or visit driftoff.supercast.com to join through Supercast. Did you know you can also listen to my regular bedtime stories on Insight Timer for free? It’s a peaceful space for rest and relaxation. Also, for just $9.99/month, you’ll get access to my premium stories plus meditations, music, and live sessions from other amazing teachers. Come curl up in this cozy corner of calm, where sweet dreams are always waiting. https://insighttimer.com/relaxforawhile Oh… and be sure to drift over to the podcast website to see what cozy wonders await you! https://www.driftoffpodcast.com

Hello sleepy friends! Tonight’s story is The Good Little Mouse, a classic, vintage fairy tale by Madame D'Aulnoy. As always, we’ll begin with a short relaxation to help you settle in, followed by a calm narration of the story. Some parts of the original text have been lightly adapted to make the story flow more smoothly for listening, while staying true to the heart of the original tale. This is a gentle, traditional fairy tale about kindness, patience, and quiet goodness, shared here in a soft, sleepy way to help you relax and drift off. Get yourself comfortable, allow your breathing to slow, and let the story unfold as you rest. Sweetest dreams, Joanne Music in this episode is 'Walk in the Forest' (Epidemic Sound). My new audiobook Tales to Help You Sleep is now available on Audible! US ➜ Click here CA ➜ Click here UK ➜ Click here AU ➜ Click here Already an Audible member? Just add it to your library. New to Audible? Start your free trial with my book as your first listen and help support the podcast! If you decide to purchase through this link, I do receive a small benefit at no extra cost to you. It truly helps me continue sharing these bedtime stories, and I’m so grateful for your support. My Drift Off Dreams Coloring Book is now available on Amazon! With 33 soothing illustrations, it’s a cozy way to find calm at the end of the day. Find your copy here: https://mybook.to/DriftOffDreams Drift Off Premium — Sweet Dreams Await ad-free podcast Weekly bonus bedtime storiesExclusive early accessFull-length audiobooks for sleepApple PodcastsSupercast *Subscribe on Apple Podcasts from the show page, or visit driftoff.supercast.com to join through Supercast. Did you know you can also listen to my regular bedtime stories on Insight Timer for free? It’s a peaceful space for rest and relaxation. Also, for just $9.99/month, you’ll get access to my premium stories plus meditations, music, and live sessions from other amazing teachers. Come curl up in this cozy corner of calm, where sweet dreams are always waiting. https://insighttimer.com/relaxforawhile Oh… and be sure to drift over to the podcast website to see what cozy wonders await you! https://www.driftoffpodcast.com

Welcome back, dear listeners! Tonight we continue with another chapter from The Long Winter by Laura Ingalls Wilder . This story takes us back to the prairie with Laura and her family as they face one of the hardest winters they’ve ever known. Many of you have written to me requesting this next book in the series, and I’m so delighted to finally share it with you. Just a gentle reminder that if you’d like access to all the full-length audiobooks from the Little House series as they’re completed, you can join Drift Off Premium. So snuggle in, get comfortable, and let the gentle rhythm of this timeless story carry you into a place of peace and rest. Sweet dreams, Joanne xo Music in this episode is "Forest Spring' by Aiyo via Epidemic Sound Drift Off Premium — Sweet Dreams Await ad-free podcast Weekly bonus bedtime storiesExclusive early accessFull-length audiobooks for sleepApple PodcastsSupercast *Subscribe on Apple Podcasts from the show page, or visit driftoff.supercast.com to join through Supercast. Did you know you can also listen to my regular bedtime stories on Insight Timer for free? It’s a peaceful space for rest and relaxation. Also, for just $9.99/month, you’ll get access to my premium stories plus meditations, music, and live sessions from other amazing teachers. Come curl up in this cozy corner of calm, where sweet dreams are always waiting. https://insighttimer.com/relaxforawhile Oh… and be sure to drift over to the podcast website to see what cozy wonders await you! https://www.driftoffpodcast.com

Welcome back, dear listeners! Tonight continue with another chapter from The Long Winter by Laura Ingalls Wilder . This story takes us back to the prairie with Laura and her family as they face one of the hardest winters they’ve ever known. Many of you have written to me requesting this next book in the series, and I’m so delighted to finally share it with you. Just a gentle reminder that if you’d like access to all the full-length audiobooks from the Little House series as they’re completed, you can join Drift Off Premium. So snuggle in, get comfortable, and let the gentle rhythm of this timeless story carry you into a place of peace and rest. Sweet dreams, Joanne xo Music in this episode is "Forest Spring' by Aiyo via Epidemic Sound My new audiobook 'Tales to Help You Sleep Vol. 1' is now available on Audible! US ➜ Click here CA ➜ Click here UK ➜ Click here AU ➜ Click here Already an Audible member? Just add it to your library. New to Audible? Start your free trial with my book as your first listen and help support the podcast! If you decide to purchase through this link, I do receive a small benefit at no extra cost to you. It truly helps me continue sharing these bedtime stories, and I’m so grateful for your support. Drift Off Premium — Sweet Dreams Await ad-free podcast Weekly bonus bedtime storiesExclusive early accessFull-length audiobooks for sleepApple PodcastsSupercast *Subscribe on Apple Podcasts from the show page, or visit driftoff.supercast.com to join through Supercast. Did you know you can also listen to my regular bedtime stories on Insight Timer for free? It’s a peaceful space for rest and relaxation. Also, for just $9.99/month, you’ll get access to my premium stories plus meditations, music, and live sessions from other amazing teachers. Come curl up in this cozy corner of calm, where sweet dreams are always waiting. https://insighttimer.com/relaxforawhile Oh… and be sure to drift over to the podcast website to see what cozy wonders await you! https://www.driftoffpodcast.com

Tonight we continue with A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett with Chapter 6. Settle in and get cozy, and let this classic bedtime story carry you gently into sleep. Music in this episode is 'Sleeping Kittens' by L.i.Y via Epidemic Sound New Colouring Book! Drift Off Dreams is now available on Amazon. Filled with simple, soothing pages designed to help you relax, unwind, and drift off peacefully. Find your copy here My new audiobook 'Tales to Help You Sleep Vol. 1' is now available on Audible! US ➜ Click here CA ➜ Click here UK ➜ Click here AU ➜ Click here Already an Audible member? Just add it to your library. New to Audible? Start your free trial with my book as your first listen and help support the podcast! If you decide to purchase through this link, I do receive a small benefit at no extra cost to you. It truly helps me continue sharing these bedtime stories, and I’m so grateful for your support. Drift Off Premium — Sweet Dreams Await ad-free podcast Weekly bonus bedtime storiesExclusive early accessFull-length audiobooks for sleepApple PodcastsSupercast *Subscribe on Apple Podcasts from the show page, or visit driftoff.supercast.com to join through Supercast. Did you know you can also listen to my regular bedtime stories on Insight Timer for free? It’s a peaceful space for rest and relaxation. Also, for just $9.99/month, you’ll get access to my premium stories plus meditations, music, and live sessions from other amazing teachers. Come curl up in this cozy corner of calm, where sweet dreams are always waiting. https://insighttimer.com/relaxforawhile Oh… and be sure to drift over to the podcast website to see what cozy wonders await you! https://www.driftoffpodcast.com

Welcome back, dear listeners! Tonight continue with another chapter from The Long Winter by Laura Ingalls Wilder . This story takes us back to the prairie with Laura and her family as they face one of the hardest winters they’ve ever known. Many of you have written to me requesting this next book in the series, and I’m so delighted to finally share it with you. Just a gentle reminder that if you’d like access to all the full-length audiobooks from the Little House series as they’re completed, you can join Drift Off Premium. So snuggle in, get comfortable, and let the gentle rhythm of this timeless story carry you into a place of peace and rest. Sweet dreams, Joanne xo Music in this episode is "Forest Spring' by Aiyo via Epidemic Sound Drift Off Premium — Sweet Dreams Await ad-free podcast Weekly bonus bedtime storiesExclusive early accessFull-length audiobooks for sleepApple PodcastsSupercast *Subscribe on Apple Podcasts from the show page, or visit driftoff.supercast.com to join through Supercast. Did you know you can also listen to my regular bedtime stories on Insight Timer for free? It’s a peaceful space for rest and relaxation. Also, for just $9.99/month, you’ll get access to my premium stories plus meditations, music, and live sessions from other amazing teachers. Come curl up in this cozy corner of calm, where sweet dreams are always waiting. https://insighttimer.com/relaxforawhile Oh… and be sure to drift over to the podcast website to see what cozy wonders await you! https://www.driftoffpodcast.com

Hello my sleepy friends! Tonight’s early access episode features The Nixie of Mill Pond by the Brothers Grimm. This is a slightly adapted version to soften the edges and help you drift off peacefully. The story will be narrated twice, giving you another gentle chance to drift into sleep if you’re still awake when the first telling ends. So go ahead and settle in, get comfortable, and allow yourself to gently wind down as you listen. Sweetest dreams to each of you! My new audiobook 'Tales to Help You Sleep Vol. 1' is now available on Audible! US ➜ Click here CA ➜ Click here UK ➜ Click here AU ➜ Click here Already an Audible member? Just add it to your library. New to Audible? Start your free trial with my book as your first listen and help support the podcast! If you decide to purchase through this link, I do receive a small benefit at no extra cost to you. It truly helps me continue sharing these bedtime stories, and I’m so grateful for your support. New Colouring Book! Drift Off Dreams is now available on Amazon. Filled with simple, soothing pages designed to help you relax, unwind, and drift off peacefully. Find your copy here Drift Off Premium — Sweet Dreams Await ad-free podcast Weekly bonus bedtime storiesExclusive early accessFull-length audiobooks for sleepApple PodcastsSupercast *Subscribe on Apple Podcasts from the show page, or visit driftoff.supercast.com to join through Supercast. Did you know you can also listen to my regular bedtime stories on Insight Timer for free? It’s a peaceful space for rest and relaxation. Also, for just $9.99/month, you’ll get access to my premium stories plus meditations, music, and live sessions from other amazing teachers. Come curl up in this cozy corner of calm, where sweet dreams are always waiting. https://insighttimer.com/relaxforawhile Oh… and be sure to drift over to the podcast website to see what cozy wonders await you! https://www.driftoffpodcast.com

Tonight we continue with A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett with Chapter 5. Settle in and get cozy, and let this classic bedtime story carry you gently into sleep. Music in this episode is 'Sleeping Kittens' by L.i.Y via Epidemic Sound New Colouring Book! Drift Off Dreams is now available on Amazon. Filled with simple, soothing pages designed to help you relax, unwind, and drift off peacefully. Find your copy here My new audiobook 'Tales to Help You Sleep Vol. 1' is now available on Audible! US ➜ Click here CA ➜ Click here UK ➜ Click here AU ➜ Click here Already an Audible member? Just add it to your library. New to Audible? Start your free trial with my book as your first listen and help support the podcast! If you decide to purchase through this link, I do receive a small benefit at no extra cost to you. It truly helps me continue sharing these bedtime stories, and I’m so grateful for your support. Drift Off Premium — Sweet Dreams Await ad-free podcast Weekly bonus bedtime storiesExclusive early accessFull-length audiobooks for sleepApple PodcastsSupercast *Subscribe on Apple Podcasts from the show page, or visit driftoff.supercast.com to join through Supercast. Did you know you can also listen to my regular bedtime stories on Insight Timer for free? It’s a peaceful space for rest and relaxation. Also, for just $9.99/month, you’ll get access to my premium stories plus meditations, music, and live sessions from other amazing teachers. Come curl up in this cozy corner of calm, where sweet dreams are always waiting. https://insighttimer.com/relaxforawhile Oh… and be sure to drift over to the podcast website to see what cozy wonders await you! https://www.driftoffpodcast.com

Happy holidays, dear friends, and welcome back. I’m so glad you’re here with me tonight. Our bedtime story is a beautiful and touching tale called Why the Chimes Rang by Raymond MacDonald Alden. It’s a heartfelt Christmas story about two brothers who make a simple journey to the great cathedral on Christmas Eve. This gentle tale reminds us how quiet acts of kindness reveal the true spirit of giving. As this year comes to a close, I just want to say how grateful I am for each and every one of you. Thank you for inviting my stories and my voice into your evenings, for your kindness, and for the beautiful community we've created together. My hope is that this season brings you moments of calm, comfort, and quiet joy… even in the midst of everything life may be asking of you. May you find rest when you need it, warmth when you seek it, and a little magic in the small, gentle moments. From my heart to yours—happy holidays, and may the nights ahead be peaceful and full of sweet dreams. Drift Off Premium — Sweet Dreams Await ad-free podcast Weekly bonus bedtime storiesExclusive early accessFull-length audiobooks for sleepApple PodcastsSupercast *Subscribe on Apple Podcasts from the show page, or visit driftoff.supercast.com to join through Supercast. Did you know you can also listen to my regular bedtime stories on Insight Timer for free? It’s a peaceful space for rest and relaxation. Also, for just $9.99/month, you’ll get access to my premium stories plus meditations, music, and live sessions from other amazing teachers. Come curl up in this cozy corner of calm, where sweet dreams are always waiting. https://insighttimer.com/relaxforawhile Oh… and be sure to drift over to the podcast website to see what cozy wonders await you! https://www.driftoffpodcast.com

Tonight’s episode brings you a tender Christmas tale filled with simplicity, warmth, and the quiet magic of the season. Little Gretchen and the Wooden Shoe, written by Elizabeth Harrison, invites us into the humble world of a young girl and her grandmother who greet each Christmas with hope, gratitude, and love — even when they have very little. This heartwarming tale is a reminder of the quiet blessings that find their way to us when we least expect them. Wishing each of you a peaceful, heartfelt holiday season — may it be filled with comfort, kindness, and gentle moments of joy. So get cozy, snuggle in, and let this gentle Christmas story carry you toward peaceful rest. Sweet dreams, Joanne My new audiobook Tales to Help You Sleep is now available on Audible! US ➜ Click here CA ➜ Click here UK ➜ Click here AU ➜ Click here Already an Audible member? Just add it to your library. New to Audible? Start your free trial with my book as your first listen and help support the podcast! If you decide to purchase through this link, I do receive a small benefit at no extra cost to you. It truly helps me continue sharing these bedtime stories, and I’m so grateful for your support. My Drift Off Dreams Coloring Book is now available on Amazon! With 33 soothing illustrations, it’s a cozy way to find calm at the end of the day. Find your copy here: https://mybook.to/DriftOffDreams Drift Off Premium — Sweet Dreams Await ad-free podcast Weekly bonus bedtime storiesExclusive early accessFull-length audiobooks for sleepApple PodcastsSupercast *Subscribe on Apple Podcasts from the show page, or visit driftoff.supercast.com to join through Supercast. Did you know you can also listen to my regular bedtime stories on Insight Timer for free? It’s a peaceful space for rest and relaxation. Also, for just $9.99/month, you’ll get access to my premium stories plus meditations, music, and live sessions from other amazing teachers. Come curl up in this cozy corner of calm, where sweet dreams are always waiting. https://insighttimer.com/relaxforawhile Oh… and be sure to drift over to the podcast website to see what cozy wonders await you! https://www.driftoffpodcast.com