You're going to see. Welcome to another episode of Driftoff, the podcast designed to help you escape the

hustle and bustle of the day and peacefully transition into a

restful night's sleep. I'm your host Joanne and before we begin with our story

I want to share a bit of my story with you.

There is no team behind the Driftoff podcast.

It's just me.

I record, edit, and publish each and every episode myself.

And I'm the one who reads each and every comment that you leave because it's important to me to get to know you and what

you like and enjoy on the show. But most importantly I want to create a space here

on Drift-Off that feels personal.

I want you to feel like I'm right there with you,

like a friend who cares for you and wants to help you relax.

And friends share their thoughts and feelings with each other. This is why I decided to share a little bit about myself with you,

so you get to know the person behind the voice that helps you sleep at night.

For the past two decades I've been a dedicated massage therapist.

There's something incredibly rewarding about helping people find relaxation and tranquility through the power of touch.

One of the greatest compliments I've received over the years was when clients would fully let go and even drift off to sleep during our sessions.

It always warmed my heart to know that I could create this peaceful space for them.

However, life has a way of changing our paths.

And amidst the challenges of the COVID era, my journey took an unexpected turn.

My daughter, who was developmentally disabled, fell seriously ill during this time. In fact, we almost lost her.

Faced with the need to prioritize her care, I made the difficult decision to close my practice.

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