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For decades, Erin Davis helped radio listeners wake up and start their day as the host of the popular morning show on 98.1 CHFI Toronto. Now, her dream is to comfort listeners as they drift off to sleep. Seems only right, yes? Drift is that special and sacred place where you can truly relax and be at one with both your pillow and your imagination. Each Drift story begins with a few moments of relaxation and breathing. Then, when the magic of the story has been woven into your sleepy soul, a ...
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Adulting isn't easy, but we got you. Teach Me How To Adult is a smart, unfiltered podcast on everything you never learned growing up, because let’s be honest, no one prepared us for this. Between landing your dream job, crushing your love life, learning to invest, mastering your mindset and figuring out how to be happy along the way, there’s a lot to navigate. Join host Gillian Berner every week for expert interviews and game-changing advice on how we can all live our best lives. There’s mor ...
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Join us for this story, as Charles Dickens looks back at holidays past, and sees angels in the present – and among the presents – at Christmas. Drift off to thoughts of forgiveness and longing, of those not with us, but within us. And sleep in heavenly peace. Free, thanks to enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com. Drift is free, thanks to our wonderful s…
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Welcome to today’s ICYMI, where we kick off the week with a quick game-changing tip from past episodes that you might have missed. If you’re feeling stuck, super down, or struggling with seasonal depression, this throwback advice for boosting your mental health and pulling yourself out of a spiral is exactly what you need right now. We cover how mi…
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Struggling with relationship anxiety and fear of intimacy or rejection? This episode will guide you through anxious and avoidant attachment patterns, to the core healing that can help us find confidence and security in relationships. I’m joined by Trevor Hanson, a marriage and family therapist who has helped thousands of individuals and couples hea…
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Join me for this beautiful story set around Christmastime in the forests of Germany where a little girl who lives with her grandmother holds great hopes that angels will bring her a Christmas gift. This tale brings into sharp focus the joy of appreciating what life gives us every day. Listen free, thanks to enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com. Drift i…
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Welcome to today’s ICYMI, where we kick off the week with a quick game-changing tip from one of our guests that you might have missed. Have you been debating whether to quit your job or stick it out? In this uncertain job market and economic volatility, it's hard to know what to do, so we're throwing it back to this helpful advice from Emily The Re…
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Somewhere along the way, we stopped having hobbies… and honestly, it’s making us depressed. Between burnout, money-making, doom-scrolling, and constantly trying to be “productive,” most people don’t do anything just for joy anymore. We’re disconnected from ourselves, our creativity, and from each other. It’s time to rekindle our sense of play and c…
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In this retelling of a Hans Christian Andersen fable, a tree yearns for everything it does not have, until he gets it and realizes he should have appreciated what he had. Listen free, thanks to our friends at enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com. Drift is free, thanks to our wonderful sponsors, enVy Pillow.com and SierraSil.com, both of whom generously…
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Welcome to today’s ICYMI, where we kick off the week with a quick game-changing tip from one of our guests that you might have missed. Flu season is upon us, so we're throwing it back to this helpful advice from Abbey Sharp on boosting your metabolism, and restoring your gut health after dysbiosis from antibiotics. Did you know 70% of our immune sy…
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Good listening is an underrated superpower… it makes you more magnetic, trustworthy, liked, and connected. Most people think they’re good listeners — but the truth is, a lot of us are just out here waiting for our turn to talk. So in today’s episode, we’re breaking down 8 key steps to become a better listener, so you can improve your communication …
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Set as far under the sea as this story by Hans Christian Andersen is from the animated versions, this telling of the original fish-out-of-water fairy tale has a darker, lesser-known side. But I promise you, our fine finned friend finds a different sort of “happily ever after.” Listen free, thanks to enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com. Drift is free, …
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Welcome to today’s ICYMI, where we kick off the week with a quick game-changing tip from one of our guests that you might have missed. If you find yourself comparing your life to everyone else’s highlight reel… this throwback is for you. It’s easy to spiral into self-doubt, jealousy, or the feeling that you’re “falling behind.” But what if healthy …
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Too tired or busy for sex? You’re not alone. Today’s expert explains why it’s not about libido — and how to rebuild desire, compatibility, and orgasmic intimacy in bed again. If you’re wondering why you don’t orgasm more, or if you and your partner are actually sexually compatible, you’re in for a juicy and legitimately helpful deep dive with TikTo…
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In this story written just for Drift, it would appear that love grows on trees for a humble farmer, when locals come to hear the song of an entrancing bird. But one stranger puts it all in peril. I love this story for adults and children alike, and hope it puts you to sleep with sweet flowering dreams. Free, thanks to enVypillow.com and SierraSil.c…
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Welcome to today’s ICYMI, where we kick off the week with a quick game-changing tip from one of our guests that you might have missed. Does it ever feel like time is speeding up the older we get? You’re not imagining it... there's real science behind the phenomenon. So we're throwing it back to this tip on unpacking the neuroscience of time percept…
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With so much of Canada in the throes of baseball fever, it seems only right that we share this, the most famous of all poems about the sport. Written by Ernest Thayer, "Casey at the Bat" promises not to go into extra innings, but with a brief meditation and then gentle waves – the ocean kind, not in the stands - we promise to usher you into sweet s…
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What if your chaos, sensitivity, overwhelm, and anxiety aren’t personality flaws, but ADHD? ADHD in adults is often missed or misdiagnosed... especially in women. So today, we're deep-diving how to get a proper diagnosis, regulate emotions, and build ADHD-friendly systems that actually stick with expert coach Shanna Pearson. Learning how my brain w…
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Welcome to today’s ICYMI, where we kick off the week with a quick game-changing tip from one of our guests that you might have missed. Feeling stuck, overthinking every decision, or questioning your next move? I've been there. So we're throwing it back to this potent advice from my friend and coach, Sasha Patpatia. We cover Sasha’s decision-making …
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Are you a night owl, early bird, or something in between? The key to better sleep, more energy, and improved wellness might be in understanding your chronotype — your body’s natural biological clock. We’re diving into the science of chronotypes and how understanding yours can help you optimize your sleep schedule, energy, focus, and mood, without f…
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This heart-warming fiction (or is it?), Man May Love was chosen from among 30,000 short story entries to a war-time LIFE magazine contest. What happens when a nurse for ailing soldiers begins to consider one offer? Listen free, thanks to enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com. Drift is free, thanks to our wonderful sponsors, enVy Pillow.com and SierraSil…
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Welcome to today’s ICYMI, where we kick off the week with a quick game-changing tip from one of our guests that you might have missed. Are you dressing for the life you have — or the one you think you should have? We’re throwing it back to this key advice from Conni Jespersen, educational wardrobe stylist and founder of Art in the Find, to help you…
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Are you exhausted from constantly trying to make everyone else happy, and losing yourself in the process? Today, we’re talking about breaking free from the burnout of people-pleasing, perfectionism, and emotional outsourcing, and how to regulate your nervous system, trust yourself, and stop abandoning your own needs for the comfort of others. We’re…
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A classic tale told on stage and film, this story by Lewis Carroll takes a young girl on a gently-told but most interesting ride down, down, down...where she meets talking animals of all kinds and pines for her cat Dinah. Curl up and enjoy this timeless story with me, won't you? Free, thanks to our friends at enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com. Drift…
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Have you ever stayed in a job, relationship, or situation that’s making you unhappy just because you’ve already invested so much time, money or effort into it? GIRL, SAME. And that’s on sunk cost fallacy, one of the most common (and costly) psychological biases that can keep us trapped following paths that no longer serve us. Being able to change y…
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Welcome to today’s ICYMI, where we kick off the week with a quick game-changing tip from one of our guests that you might have missed. The economy is hella unstable right now, and with a recession still looming it can feel like no matter what we do, the cards are stacked against us. So we called financial expert Jessica Moorhouse back in for action…
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The older I get, the more I realize that so much of our stress, burnout, disconnectedness and anxiety can be a result of living out of alignment with our nature and temperament, and a key part of that nature is our tendency towards introversion or extroversion. In this episode, we’re breaking down what it really means to be an introvert, extrovert,…
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A social climber learns that not even the sky's the limit in the retelling of this young has-bean. *No ogres are harmed in the telling, but the beanstalk does kind of get the sharp end of the axe. Listen free, thanks to enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com. Drift is free, thanks to our wonderful sponsors, enVy Pillow.com and SierraSil.com, both of whom…
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Welcome to today’s ICYMI, where we kick off the week with a quick game-changing tip from an episode that you might have missed. Is your sex life thriving in your relationship? If you find that it's dwindling, fear not — we're back to myth-bust common ideas about desire, because most of the conflict couples have around sex can actually be explained …
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Loneliness isn’t just in your head… it impacts your body, mood, longevity and emotional health. There’s real science behind why we crave connection, so in today’s episode, we dive into the concept of the “social biome” (your personal ecosystem of relationships and daily interactions) and how it can transform your wellbeing. Founded by researchers D…
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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. Listen free, thanks to our friends at enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com. Drift is free, thanks to our wonderful sponsors, enVy Pillow.com and SierraSil.com, both of whom generously offer disco…
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Welcome to today’s ICYMI, where we kick off the week with a quick game-changing tip from one of our guests that you might have missed. People don't quit jobs, they quit people — and if you've ever had a bad boss, you know how toxic a workplace can get. So we're throwing it back to this killer advice and helpful scripts from Emily The Recruiter on h…
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“We’re taught how to fall in love, but not how to stay there.” So in today’s must-listen episode, I chat with renowned relationship repair expert Baya Voce, MSW, to learn the art of repair, and how to maintain love and connection through conflict. Arguments happen (they’re an important part of relationships and individuation!) — but they don’t have…
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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. Listen free, thanks to our friends at enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com. Drift is free, thanks to our wonderful sponsors, enVy Pillow.com and SierraSil.com, both of whom generously offer discounts on a…
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Welcome to today’s ICYMI, where we kick off the week with a quick game-changing tip from one of our guests that you might have missed. “If you’re going to manage anything, manage your time. Because that’s all you have.” — We’re throwing it back to this potent conversation with the master of goal-setting and planning, the force behind Passion Planne…
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Hi friends, welcome back to a new season of Teach Me How To Adult! I’m so excited to be back here with you, and for everything that’s in store for season 5. PS: If you like to watch your podcasts, make sure you're subscribed on Spotify and YouTube! September always brings those back-to-school, fresh-start vibes, so we’re kicking things off with a h…
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When we left Benjamin, the middle-aged man was run out of Yale University on a rail (literally). In this F. Scott Fitzgerald story's adventurous conclusion, Mr. Button continues his journey in age-reversal through war, marital discord and so much more. Free, thanks to enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com. Drift is free, thanks to our wonderful sponsors…
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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. Listen free, thanks to enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com. Drift is free, thanks to our wonde…
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TS Arthur wrote this beautiful story, reshaped especially for you here, of a hard-working couple who opened their house to a recently-orphaned girl named Maggie who turns out to be the personification of a housewarming gift. Free, thanks to enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com. Drift is free, thanks to our wonderful sponsors, enVy Pillow.com and Sierra…
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Set in the idyllic South of France, this original gentle story 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! Free, thanks to enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com. Drift is free, thanks to o…
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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! Free, thanks to enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com. Drift is free, thanks …
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How wonderful to discover another tale from the wonderful, wizard-like mind of Oz author L. Frank Baum. What happens when a group of people at a dinner party all partake of spell-bound candies? Let's just say that “awkward” may not begin to describe it. Enjoy The Magic Bonbons and may you have (literally) sweet dreams. Free, thanks to our friends a…
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A young girl grows up hearing ages-old legends of a magical talisman that no one has been able to use for its abilities. Asha decides it will be she who finds it and uses it to change things – but how, and to what ends? Listen free, thanks to enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com. Drift is free, thanks to our wonderful sponsors, enVy Pillow.com and Sier…
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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. Speaking of envy, Drift is free, thanks to our friends at enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com. Drift is free, thanks to our wonderful sponsors, enVy Pillow.com and SierraSil.com, both of who…
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If it's very warm where you are, you may find some comfort in this 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.... Free, thanks to enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com. Drift is free, thanks to our wonderful sponsors, enVy Pillow.com and SierraSil.com, …
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Friends, this is a quick one to let you know I’m taking a quick summer break, and we’ll be back to our regularly programming in September with the launch of Season 5! I’m so excited for what’s ahead — I’ll be bringing you more must-hear expert interviews AND video podcasts. (If you’re not already following the show on YouTube and Spotify, please ta…
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From the man often called the Father of the Fairy Tale, this little-known story written by Charles Perrault is about a hard-done-by young woman who is bestowed with a most unusual gift. But when her sister tries to go to the well and win her own...let's say she gets her due! Free, thanks to enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com. Drift is free, thanks to…
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If you're confused by nonstop nutrition trends and conflicting health advice online… join the club. In this eye-opening episode, I chat with the internet’s favourite registered dietitian and nutrition expert, Abbey Sharp, to break down balanced nutrition tips, metabolism hacks, and what the latest science says about protein, fibre, gut health, and …
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How many times have we heard this tale? Well, not enough! For this story of a young girl, ill-treated by her family but beloved by not just her fairy godmother but a prince who is smitten at first sight, is indeed just what we need to fall asleep to sparkling dreams and happily-ever-afters. Listen free, thanks to enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com. D…
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Welcome to today’s ICYMI, where we kick off the week with a quick game-changing tip from one of our guests that you might have missed. Summer brings the best of times, but for those struggling with their bodies and self-esteem, it can also bring triggering times. To help us gear up for an unapologetic hot girl summer of self-love, we're throwing it…
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I’ve been thinking a lot about prioritizing lately, mostly because I’ve been shifting the way I prioritize things in my life the last few months. My priorities desperately needed to change so that work wasn’t always #1, and I wasn’t always chasing an endless to-do list of busywork. Because “when you prioritize the important over the urgent, you don…
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