Nothing much happens: bedtime stories to help you sleep

Outside At Night, With My Dog

Dec 1, 2025
Experience a soothing bedtime story about companionship and loss, inspired by a beloved dog. Journey through a moonlit walk in a quiet backyard, where autumn whispers secrets of winter's approach. Feel the comfort of blankets and the gentle warmth of shared moments as the narrative unfolds. Kathryn reflects on nature's gifts, embracing gratitude for simple joys that influence dreams. This heartfelt reflection is a tribute to love, healing, and the magic of night.
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ADVICE

Let Go With Two Deep Breaths

  • Kathryn guides listeners to relax and let go before sleep, offering to hold burdens for them momentarily.
  • She instructs two deep breaths and a sigh to help release tension and prepare for rest.
ANECDOTE

Moonlit Night Walk With An Old Dog

  • Kathryn Nicolai describes being woken by her old dog and walking outside at 3 a.m. in a clear, cold night between autumn and winter.
  • She notices the waxing moon, stars, and the scent of leaves while the land sleeps and bulbs dream under the soil.
ANECDOTE

The Squirrel That Rekindled Youth

  • Kathryn recounts her old dog suddenly finding youthful energy chasing a squirrel and barking as it climbed a tree.
  • She pats him and affectionately remarks he tried his best before suggesting they head to the park.
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