Drift Off - Bedtime Stories for Adults

Be lulled to sleep with the soothing sleep story of "Thumbelina" by Hans Christian Anderson. A tale of a tiny tiny girl and her exciting journey through nature. This was one of my most favorite stories growing up and I hope you enjoy it! So settle in comfy and cozy and sweet dreamzzz...

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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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Content Warning Disclaimer: This podcast is a sleep aid for adults. Most stories may be family friendly, however, adult supervision is required! We recommend that parents/guardians listen to the full episode first to decide whether or not the story is appropriate for their young listener.
Safety Disclaimer: Podcast content is for entertainment purposes only and is not meant to be a replacement for medical, psychological or professional counselling. Only listen when you can relax safely.

In this episode, I’ll be narrating The Plush Usurper by Edith Nesbit. This delightful and engaging story will transport you into a world of playful imagination. Relax and unwind as you listen to this charming tale, perfect for helping you drift off to a peaceful sleep. Sweet dreams and happy listening!
Music in this episode by Epidemic Sound

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Content Warning Disclaimer: This podcast is a sleep aid for adults. Most stories may be family friendly, however, adult supervision is required! We recommend that parents/guardians listen to the full episode first to decide whether or not the story is appropriate for their young listener.
Safety Disclaimer: Podcast content is for entertainment purposes only and is not meant to be a replacement for medical, psychological or professional counselling. Only listen when you can relax safely.

Tonight’s bedtime story is a gentle reading of a beautiful Vietnamese tale called The Crystal Heart which is included in the “Gifts of Story” series of storytelling by Aaron Shepard. This lovely legend is about a mandarin’s daughter who discovers that appearances can deceive but the heart speaks true. Instead of background music, this story has soothing background rain sounds to help enhance the feeling of relaxation and peace as you listen. All you have to do is settle in under the covers and snuggle up tight...and then let’s get sleepy together...sweet dreams and good night...
Story Attribution:
I am so grateful to Aaron Shepard and his beautiful adaptation of this Vietnamese Tale which has been made available in his Gifts of Story Series http://www.aaronshep.com/storytelling

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Content Warning Disclaimer: This podcast is a sleep aid for adults. Most stories may be family friendly, however, adult supervision is required! We recommend that parents/guardians listen to the full episode first to decide whether or not the story is appropriate for their young listener.
Safety Disclaimer: Podcast content is for entertainment purposes only and is not meant to be a replacement for medical, psychological or professional counselling. Only listen when you can relax safely.

Welcome to this very special relaxation bedtime story. Tonight we start with a short guided body relaxation to help you release stress and tension (NOTE: You can skip over the guided relaxation if that's not your thing by navigating the chapters in the episode show notes). Then we will journey together into the world of imagination as I narrate an old Japanese Tale called the Moon Maiden. This is a modified version that includes a mish mash of a variety of versions I found online as well as my own little creative version that I also added to it! I really do hope you like it! There will be soft restful sleep music playing in the background to help you fall deeper into a sound sleep. The soft music will continue to play for a little while as the story comes to an end and then it too will gently fade away.And so, lights out, lie back and let's get sleepy together!
Sweet dreamzzz...
Joanne ❤

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Content Warning Disclaimer: This podcast is a sleep aid for adults. Most stories may be family friendly, however, adult supervision is required! We recommend that parents/guardians listen to the full episode first to decide whether or not the story is appropriate for their young listener.
Safety Disclaimer: Podcast content is for entertainment purposes only and is not meant to be a replacement for medical, psychological or professional counselling. Only listen when you can relax safely.