Explore every episode of the podcast Drift with Erin Davis

We take you to ancient China where an Emperor puts out an unusual request for the man who may marry his daughter. She turns the tables on him, however, in the loveliest of ways and proves once again that beauty – even the specific colour of a rose – is in the eye of the beholder. Listen free, thanks to our friends at enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com.

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There can be no more perfect story on which to wrap up meteorological summer than this one! Join us on an idyllic summer day as six friends who've loved each other for decades float together down a gentle river. It's a tale set in modern day under blue skies with laughter, closeness and an undercurrent of love…and remember there’s an easy relaxation to begin our story, which is then followed by gentle waves at the end. Sweet dreams. Listen free thanks to enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com.

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When a woman finds herself with a bit of a windfall, she has great plans for her money, but goes off script in a most delightful way. Enjoy this short story, preceded by a brief meditation and followed by gentle waves, as we lull you to sweet dreams, peacefully on Drift. Free, thanks to our friends at enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com.

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A classic short story from F. Scott Fitzgerald, this tale imagines age reversal with life beginning as an elderly person and ending as an infant. Charming and intriguing, this first half follows Benjamin's journey from senior citizen to would-be college man.

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From Anna Sewell's well-loved book, these first three chapters offer the perspective of a handsome young horse learning of life and love at his mother's side.

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A magical tale of Northern Lights, a very clever brother and sister duo and a slide that takes you straight to the North Pole and perhaps to sleep....

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A young princess loses her talisman but finds the amphibian of her dreams. A spell-binding tale of looking past first impressions to find friendship.

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An adventurous young woman finds herself sleepy after a lovely meal but awakens to three furry creatures who are as surprised to meet her as she is them. Wander through forests and fields of wildflowers and meet her new neighbo(u)rs.

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In this retelling of a Grimm classic, a young woman is shunned for her beauty and finds help from seven new friends, while a jealous queen pays the wages of envy.

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Sometimes the best tales are the ones that go in a different direction than you expect, as with this story of an ingenious and optimistic young woman (channeling her inner Julia Sugarbaker!) who makes her dream come true, but on her terms. Based on The Swineherd by Hans Christian Andersen.

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Set in the idyllic south of France, this original gentle story puts you in the comfy shoes of a travel blogger witnessing the beauty and wonders of an ancient annual festival in which sheep and goats are shepherded to the highlands for a perfect summer. C'est si bon!

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We all know the story of Little Red and her preferred garment, but what if we took all of the classic story's fear and turned it into compassion and empathy? Listen to find out – and sweet dreams!

 

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For nearly a century-and-a-half, this story has been told as a morality tale; perhaps even one of a cautionary tone. Set in Paris in the 19th century, you will share in the wonder about what could well be a tale of Cinderella - told almost entirely in reverse.

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As we drift off together in a quiet and very sleepy castle, enjoy a familiar and timeless tale of a princess, an angry fairy, and a 100 year spell broken only by one extremely brave and rather determined prince. Listen free, thanks to enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com.

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Young Harry and Walt, a miniature pirate ship and a sudden tidal wave of bad luck come together in this lovely tale for a heartwarming story of selflessness and kindness at the English seaside.

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Long before Meghan and Harry, Edith Nesbit wrote Deliverers of their Nation about Effie and Harry. In this Dragons Tale, they discover (with the help of a sleepy saint) the secret to getting rid of the pesky creatures - big and small.

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Joseph Jacobs translated fairy tales from many different cultures. This story that originated in India is about a witch, disguised as a magical deer, who puts a king under her spell. But a sweet boy born in a dungeon grows up to make everything right...eventually!

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Lentil me your ears: this is not your grandma's telling of a young woman and a lumpy mattress. No, this is very much a story of compassion and kindness - two things that matter most regardless of status or station.

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Louisa has long been engaged to a man named Joe, who left to seek his fortune in Australia. But when he returns, they both find that things have changed – and will change – for the better.

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In this tale, we imagine a girl who is cursed with a lack of gravity; she actually floats freely and constantly, but finds her love and her life in the water. It’s an unusual story and I hope you’ll dive in - and float off - on Drift.

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There once was a young man who listened to the dying wishes of his father. In return, he was visited by a strange guest who repaid loyalty with some astonishing magic. Enjoy this Jewish Fairy Tale by Gertrude Landa, who also went by the name Aunt Naomi.

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In this, a different kind of sleep story, we hear the words that philosopher, poet and lover of nature Henry David Thoreau shared many times in his life. Put on your comfiest slippers as we step outdoors and into a gentle rest.

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Some say this truly beautiful tale is actually a story that Hans Christian Andersen wrote about his love for an opera singer – a love that was never returned to him. Listen to the gentle story of a bird who enchants a kingdom, until a replica comes and takes her place...for a time.

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Welcome to this gentle take on an age-old story of the Three Little Pigs. Sometimes it feels right to turn old tales on their head and imagine a happier outcome - one of coming together and finding peace. Have I given away too much?

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A girl falls in love with a white bear who, as luck would have it, becomes a prince at night. But in a place east of the sun and west of the moon, he's in the clutches of an evil witch. Will the prince come up with a plan to marry his true love? Find out free, thanks to our friends at enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com.

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This Ukrainian folk tale is one of many told about a man deemed unintelligent who actually turns things around to his benefit. Ivan the Fool and St. Peter's Fife tells the story of a man whose magical woodwind instrument brings the whole town to its feet – and not in applause!

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There's more than one version of the Cinderella story, and this one comes from Celtic folklore. In it, a young girl named Trembling is picked on mercilessly by her sisters. Fortunately, help comes in the form of a henwife (a what?) who helps this Cinderella alter her fate with ending after ending! Enjoy.

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Don't let a long title fool you – this short but memorable Ukrainian fairy tale is about a man who teaches his offspring a lesson they needed to learn. Greed and spite vs resourcefulness and heart. (Sound familiar?)

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This classic tale of a special toy and the trials he faces proves again why the stories of Hans Christian Andersen will always stand the test of time, just like the heart of our tin hero.

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Oscar Wilde wrote this heart-wrenching tale of a nightingale that sacrificed its life for a man in love, but I couldn't let you go to sleep on the saddest of notes. So with his spirit's indulgence (I hope), I offer you a happier ending to a beautiful story.

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Do find something to snuggle and listen to this favourite tale of a boy's much-loved bunny who yearns to become real. It is a beautiful reminder always to look beneath the surface - in this case the soft, furry fabric of the story's title.

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Imagine a little maiden about 2 1/2 cm (or an inch) tall, who is snatched by a toad, courted by a mole and flown to a land as magical as she herself is. This is the tale of Thumbelina, by Hans Christian Andersen, a heartwarming story of care and karma to guide you to sleep on the tiniest of wings

 

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As we drift off together in a quiet and very sleepy castle, enjoy a familiar and timeless tale of a princess, an angry fairy, and a 100 year spell, broken only by one extremely brave and rather determined prince.

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“Sleep begets sleep”: why keeping your child up later likely won't pay off in the morning, getting rid of the guilt, and the very good doctor's Big Three tips to make sure children and parents get the sleep they need. I hated to see this four-part chat come to an end, but I know you're going to want to share it, just as I did.

 

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“Sleep is key...(it) affects every aspect of our function.” Dr. Mindell is all about better rest for not just the littles in our families, but the bigger folks too – from adolescents to menopause and beyond. Some amazing information from one of the brightest (night) lights in her field.

 

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Long before “Let's Make a Deal” made contestants choose among doors for their bounty or their booby prize comes this tale of a young man sentenced to pick his fate blindly: the fair maiden behind one door, or the savage tiger behind another. Who else loves a cliff-hanger? Free, thanks to enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com.

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Baby sleep is family sleep: a stunning 95% of people worldwide say yes, they want to change their children's' sleep patterns. So what is sleep training and how do you do it? Plus, going for the long-term solution with a reward of peaceful nights ahead.

 

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Dr. Jodi Mindell is author of Sleeping Through the Night (now in its 4th edition) and a world-renowned pediatric sleep specialist and talks with sleep-deprived parents every single day. In this segment we discuss Fact vs Opinion in the 2020s, and what all parents (new and not-so-new) need to remember.

 

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Not all essential oils are created equal – in fact some aren't worth the money you can spend on them. Which ones are, and which is considered the “Swiss Army Knife” of essential oils? Tracy Witney, specialist, certified yoga teacher and founder of TheEssentialWave.com weighs in.

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Did you know there are some 90 essential oils? Many of them have specific purposes including helping you to Drift off to a better's night's rest. What are those oils and how do we tell the good ones from the wanna-bes? We asked Tracy Witney, an Essential Oil Specialist, certified yoga instructor and founder of TheEssentialWave.com.

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Now that we know what dreams are, how should we (and should we not) interpret them in order to help further our self-knowledge? And just what is PSI ("sigh")? Answers and so much more fascinating chat in the conclusion of our three-part discussion with Patti Allen of creativedreamcoaching@pattiallen.com

 

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If we do all dream, why don't some of us remember our night-time film fests? A trick to help us do so, to use our dreams in waking life and to help a child face her nightmares, all in part two of this three-part conversation with Patti Allen of creativedreamcoaching@pattiallen.com - helping you to Drift into sweet dreams.

 

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What are dreams? Do we all have them? Can we control or even interpret them? In part one of this three-part conversation, Patti Allen of creativedreamcoaching@pattiallen.com answers these questions (and so much more) to help you have Sweet Dreams.

 

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Long before “Let's Make a Deal” made contestants choose among doors for their bounty or their booby prize, comes this tale of a young man sentenced to pick his fate blindly: the fair maiden behind one door, or the savage tiger behind another. Who else loves a cliff-hanger?

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Long before a certain cat put on a hat, a wily feline who also had the gift of the gab was able to turn around his dear master's fortunes in the best of ways. And, oh, did he do it in style! Enjoy our own take on Puss, as we give this cat story yet one more life.

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When asked if he'd ever write his life story, Hans Christian Andersen said that this tale was it. With that in mind, I shaped this popular classic for Drift, while staying loyal to its theme of rejection and unrequited love, balanced with our need for family and a sense of belonging.

 

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The great American naturalist and essayist Henry David Thoreau takes us on a walk whereupon he ponders the wonders of the moon above, the sights, the sounds and the feel of an evening stroll. Join me for a relaxation, then the gentle words of Thoreau as we Drift into another good night's rest. FREE as always thanks to envyPillow.com and SierraSil.com. 

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Imagine a book where all you need to do is open a page and its subject would become reality. Edith Nesbit did: a little king learns the perils of magic and how sometimes a solution to a very big dilemma can be right under your nose.

 

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Still waters run deep when sorcery and enchantment combine to create a tale of love on a lake, tiaras and tantrums. Birds of a feather, indeed...

 

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In a fable set in ancient Egypt, a devoted and desperate son has to choose between sacrificing a rare specimen and saving his ailing father, the king. What will he do?

 

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