Briar Rose
Drift Off - Bedtime Stories for Adults
Joanne D'Amico
4.6 • 1.6K Ratings
🗓️ 17 August 2022
⏱️ 26 minutes
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Summary
A gentle reading of the fairytale 'Briar Rose' by the Brothers Grimm about a young girl who is under a spell and that at the age of 15, she will prick her finger on a spindle and fall into a 100 year sleep. The story is looped 2X for longer listening as it is a shorter story. May this story bring you peaceful sleep!
Sweet dreamzzz...
The music in this episode is:
'Pulse - Touching Moments' by Kevin Macleod (Intro)
'Meditation Ambient Relaxing' by Pond5 (Story)
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| 0:00.0 | Welcome, I'm Joanne, and this is Driftov, a soft place for you to land at the end of the day. |
| 0:10.0 | I'd like to offer you a calming bedtime story tonight, softly told, with a nice soft gentle voice that I hope will help you feel nurtured, safe, and at ease, so you can drift off. |
| 0:28.0 | So, are you ready for a bedtime story? |
| 0:32.0 | Well then, get comfy and cozy in your bed and snuggle uptight, and let me be your guide now. Sweet dreams, my friend, and good night. |
| 0:46.0 | Hello, welcome to Driftov bedtime stories. I'm your host, Joanne Demiko. |
| 0:56.0 | I love creating a restful place here at Driftov for my listeners, a quiet space for your sleep and relaxation. |
| 1:05.0 | If you're enjoying the show and feel that it helps you with your sleep, please consider supporting the podcast with a monthly pledge of $5 a month. |
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