Nelly's Hospital (Bonus Episode Preview)

This is a preview of a bonus episode that is available only to Drift Off Premium members.  To access subscribe via Apple Podcasts or using the link  driftoff.supercast.comTonight we have a heartwarming tale by Louisa May Alcott and some guided relaxation to help you drift off. The bedtime reading is a short little story by Louisa May Alcott published in 1865 about a compassionate young girl named Nelly. who is intrigued by the happenings of the civil war. Her brother comes back from war wounded and while watching her mother help care for his injuries, Nelly is inspired to become a nurse. Her mother suggests that she must first learn how to properly care for her patients. So Nelly starts a little hospital for little creatures and animals. She is very kind and is very good at taking care of her patients. I hope you enjoy this heartwarming little story that begins with a little relaxation to help you settle in for the night.Sweet dreams!Intro music is ' Tranquility Lane' by Dawn Dawn Dawn via https://www.epidemicsound.comMusic during the narration of story is 'Shape of Your Breathing' by Hannah Lindgren via https://www.epidemicsound.comThis podcast is 100% listener-supported, completely ad-free, and made possible by wonderful listeners like you. Thank you!If you'd like even more relaxing stories throughout the week, Drift Off Premium includes:• Fresh new premium episodes every Tuesday & Thursday• Instant access to the complete premium archive• Intro-free listening so you can drift off without interruption• Listen first, months—or even years—before episodes reach the public feed•  Exclusive access to a library of 12 full-length audiobooks If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, simply tap 'Subscribe' at the top of the Drift Off show page to join Premium.Not using Apple Podcasts? You can subscribe through Supercast here:https://driftoff.supercast.comIf you'd simply like to make a one-time contribution to help support the podcast, you can do so here. Every gift, no matter the size, is deeply appreciated! https://driftoff.supercast.com/donations/newVisit www.driftoffpodcast.com to explore everything happening in the world of Drift Off. Thank you for being here, and for helping keep Drift Off a peaceful, ad-free space.