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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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Teach Me How To Adult

Gillian Berner

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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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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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What an unexpected delight to come across a new-to-us story from such a brilliant writer! The man who brought us The Wizard of Oz tells a tale of magic, deception and an ending that everyone deserves. May you enjoy it as much I as did in the telling. Listen free, thanks to enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com. Drift is free, thanks to our wonderful spo…
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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. How do you know when it's time to hire a team, and how do you decide who that first hire should be? Hiring the right people and spotting red flags in the hiring process can make or break your business, so we're thro…
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Ready to rewire your brain and transform your habits? This re-released (now in video form!) episode features neuroscientist Nicole Vignola, the internet's favorite brain optimization expert, sharing evidence-based strategies for breaking bad habits, building positive routines, and leveraging neuroplasticity for lasting change. Stay tuned for the sc…
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If you drifted off before the end of Part One of this story by Jonathan Swift, not to worry: I'll recap where we are when we pick up on the second and final half. Gulliver, you'll recall, was shipwrecked and when he washed up on an uncharted island, he was tied down by strings thanks to thousands of tiny people who would soon have Gulliver doing th…
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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. Why do some people have anxious or avoidant attachment styles, while others are totally secure? A lot of it comes down to our formative years in childhood, as early as infancy — but we aren't stuck in those patterns…
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Hot take: Burnout isn’t always about doing too much… sometimes, it’s about doing too little of what actually matters. This week, we’re diving into a little-known root cause of burnout that can change how we prevent it and recover from it: a lack of meaning, connection, and energizing. While the usual advice focuses on rest and reducing your workloa…
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What happens when a full-sized man who is cast adrift lands on an island full of tiny, often warring people? In this Jonathan Swift tale, we learn of Gulliver's troubles and eventual freedom. But what will he have to do to earn his liberty? Listen free, thanks to our friends at enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com. Drift is free, thanks to our wonderfu…
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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 an over-achiever with a strong dose of self-sabotaging tendencies (like perfectionism), your relationship with success is probably complicated. Add in the anxiety that comes with impostor syndrome, and it's a …
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There’s a missing link in our mental health routines, and it has everything to do with our HRV (heart rate variability) and the emotional alignment of our mind and heart. In this week’s quickie, we’re diving into the science of heart coherence — a powerful physiological state that can regulate your nervous system, reduce stress, and help you reconn…
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Inspired by a trip along the coast of Vancouver Island, this is the tale of a boy who finds a mollusk that turns into something quite incredible. Enjoy a gentle tale, preceded by a short relaxing meditation, and ending with soothing waves. Pacific? Your choice. After all, they're your dreams. Listen free, thanks to our friends at enVypillow.com and…
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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. What you eat has a huge impact on your mood, energy and hormones. Here to advise on how our nutrition and eating habits affect hormonal imbalances and metabolism, we have Amber Romaniuk. Amber is an Emotional Eating…
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Feeling isolated in our over-optimized digital world? You're not alone. There’s a loneliness epidemic, so we’re throwing it back to this solo episode that tackles why modern convenience is sabotaging our social connections, meeting off apps and IRL, and how you can create community. We cover evidence-based strategies to overcome loneliness, build m…
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What a joy it is to bring you the words of A.A. Milne in stories he wrote for his son. And in this third podcast rendering of Mr. Milne's creation, Pooh and his best pal (other than Christopher Robin) have an adventure, but one mild enough that I can promise you sweet dreams and just the chance of a woozle sighting. Listen free, thanks to enVypillo…
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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. We're throwing it back to helpful advice on healthy living from supplement queen Siff Haider, who reveals her grounding morning routine for peak mental and physical wellness, the supplements that make her feel at he…
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What if we're approaching mental health all wrong? A revolutionary new therapy is debunking popular therapy narratives and changing how we treat anxiety and overthinking. We’re continuing our Mental Health Awareness Month series with this introduction to Metacognitive Therapy (MCT), a groundbreaking new approach to treating anxiety, overthinking, O…
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Christopher Robin's father opens the book where we left off, and this time we all enjoy A.A.Milne's story of Pooh getting himself in a most awkward spot. Oh, bother! Enjoy our second visit to the Hundred Acre Wood and sweet dreams. Free, thanks to enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com. Drift is free, thanks to our wonderful sponsors, enVy Pillow.com and…
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The body keeps the score, and after years of cognitive therapy work and intellectualizing, I became totally disconnected from how my body was carrying stress and anxiety. So for Mental Health Awareness Month, we're throwing it back to this deep dive with trauma therapist Simone Saunders on the powerful connection between mind and body healing. We c…
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It's a joy to bring to you the beloved adventures of a boy and his bear, and that bear's friends, as told to Christopher Robin by the author A. A. Milne. Winnie-the-Pooh's gentle stories are told from the heart in a gentler time, and promise to delight you as you drift off to sleep. Listen free, thanks to our friends at enVypillow.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. In honour of Mental Health Awareness Month, we're throwing it back to this helpful advice from Whitney Goodman on how to show up for your friends and loved ones when they are struggling with mental health, grief and…
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One of the most powerful (and underused) tools for emotional healing is creative self-expression. In honour of Mental Health Awareness Month, we're diving into the powerful intersection of creativity, art, relationships, and mindset — and how you can use your unique voice to alchemize pain and struggle. This episode is for anyone looking to improve…
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You've heard the word narcissistic – now enjoy the tale of the beautiful nymph for whom the word was coined, and the other wood fairies who suffered his vanity and eventually plotted his downfall. 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 genero…
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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. May is mental health awareness week, so we’re diving into mental wellbeing and anxiety, and how to stop it from holding you back. Tune in as we throw it back to Dr. Lauren Cook’s “anxiety hierarchy” framework that h…
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Money stress is everywhere right now — rising interest rates, the cost of living crisis, inflation, layoffs, and a looming recession — we’re all feeling it. But the truth is, even in financially prosperous times, money can be a point of shame, anxiety, guilt, and avoidance for a lot of us. Your money history and money story shape your financial sec…
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In this Drift Sleep Story, we tell a tale that truly is as old as time. A young woman meets a creature who holds her father in his home. Only love – and the gift of seeing beyond appearances and into the heart - can break the spell and bring mended hearts together. Listen free thanks to enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com. Drift is free, thanks to our…
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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 majority of our communication is non-verbal... that means our body language is doing all the talking. So we’re throwing it back to some game-changing advice from negotiation expert, Fotini Iconomopoulos, breakin…
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This episode is for anyone who's tired of outdated dating “rules” that don’t reflect who they are and how we actually connect in 2025. I’ve recently dipped my toe back into the dating world, and the amount of toxic “rules” and overly-perscriptive advice floating around online is wild. So today, I’m sharing my hot takes and unconventional dating per…
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Did you have a Raggedy Ann doll? Perhaps an Andy as well? Whether you did or not, I think you'll enjoy this sweet tale of a cloth doll and her friends – a much simpler “toy story” from a century ago told to help you drift off to sweet, jam-flavoured dreams. Listen free, thanks to enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com. Drift is free, thanks to our wonder…
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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. In honour of earth day, we're taking a look at the cost of fast fashion, our consumption habits, and how we can become more sustainable consumers. We're throwing it back to this perspective-shifting advice on overco…
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There’s a lot going on in the job market right now, with a looming recession, mass layoffs, and AI changing the way we work. Whether you’re stuck under a micromanaging boss, navigating office drama, dealing with return-to-office mandates, or questioning your entire career path… it’s a lot. But we gotchu. Back by popular demand, we’re joined by Emil…
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I can almost guarantee you'll fall asleep before the actual translation happens of The Rosetta Stone, a crucial artifact which enabled scholars to decipher ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs. It's a different sort of Drift (and not so much for the little ones) but one to put your busy brain at rest, in a land and time far, far away. Listen free, thanks t…
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Do you ever feel paralyzed by indecision, stuck in a loop of self-doubt, decision overwhelm, and perfectionism? Welcome to the club! We know what it’s like, and what it takes to get unstuck. Whether you're facing a career crossroads, struggling to start a creative project, or battling the incessant inner monologue of your monkey mind, this episode …
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More than a North American muffler company, Midas was a man who inherited a great kingdom, and yet, yearned for more. Learn the price that he paid, plus a little-known post-script to the morality tale that you may not be awake to hear – and that's all right too! Listen free, thanks to enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com. Drift is free, thanks to our 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. In honour of earth month, we're taking a look at our consumption habits and how we can lower our carbon footprint in a way that's actually sustainable. So we're throwing it back to tactical advice on sustainable liv…
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Feeling constantly busy but not actually making progress? Struggling with overwhelm, burnout, and an endless to-do list? Honestly, same. I’ve been stuck in an overwhelming cycle of too much work and not enough impact, so I started experimenting with different productivity hacks—and this week I’m sharing one that’s really helping. We’re diving into …
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Join me on Drift with Erin Davis for Drifting Upwards, a gentle modern-day story of a hot air balloon ride. A loving couple celebrates their 40th wedding anniversary high above the places where a lifetime of memories were made. Thank you to Diane Waterman for sharing her lovely creation. Listen free, thanks to enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com. Drif…
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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. Your network is everything. The way you establish and nurture your own network and reputation can make all the difference in your career success, so we're throwing it back to this great advice from Maha Abouelenein …
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Are you feeling overwhelmed and stressed by the constant flood of negative news? Join the club, friends. News anxiety is at an all-time high as we’re bombarded with breaking headlines and social media coverage of economic instability, political tension, war, tariffs, climate disasters, and more—straight to our phones, 24/7. Washington D.C. therapis…
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A personal Drift Story about searching for – and finding – proof that those whom we dearly miss are still with us. Birds, aromas, feathers, dimes and more abound when we seek connection. 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 generousl…
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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 want to rewire your relationship with money and move into an abundant (and informed) financial chapter, we're throwing it back to this helpful reminder from financial coach Nicole Stanley. A healthy money min…
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I saw a TikTok about how your toxic traits can be the exact opposite of your love language, and I CANNOT stop thinking about it. If you’re stuck in a cycle of self-sabotage, your toxic behaviours might be the inverse of your love language — aka your loathe language. 🤯 In today's quickie, we’re diving into the connection between our love languages a…
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Join me for this Grimm Fairy Tale with which you will no doubt find many similarities to the more popular tale of Snow White. Drift off to sleep – no glass enclosure needed, we promise – to a story of kindness, envy (but not like our favourite pillow) and, of course, Happily Ever After. Free thanks to enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com. Drift is free…
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