Nothing much happens: bedtime stories to help you sleep
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Can’t sleep? You’re not alone—and there’s help.Nothing Much Happens is a bedtime story podcast beloved by millions. Yoga and meditation teacher Kathryn Nicolai tells soothing, cozy stories where—just as the title says—nothing much happens. That’s the magic.Instead of spiraling thoughts or anxious scrolling, you’ll be gently guided to a calm, comfortable place. Each episode is read twice, with a slower second telling to ease you into rest.Trusted by listeners for over seven years and streamed more than 180 million times, it’s a ritual of safety, comfort, and sleep.Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first month is on us. 💙Find our bestselling book Nothing Much Happens in over 20 languages worldwide.
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Oct 22, 2026 • 42min
All Hallows' Eve at the Inn (Encore)
On a dark October evening, an old inn prepares for a Halloween gathering. Pumpkins glow along the staircase, a cauldron bubbles in the ballroom, and Sycamore the cat chooses a skeleton costume. A blurry photograph inspires a vintage transformation, while a forgotten village tradition returns amid candlelit rooms, dancing, and a touch of mystery.
Oct 19, 2026 • 1h 2min
The Moon and the Maker's Mark
On an autumn night, a modern witch visits a village bakery with enchanted copper cookie cutters. After secretly repairing a shipment of shattered pumpkin jars, she reveals a maker’s mark that opens the door to a tender friendship. Together, the friends bake moon and star cookies for an All Hallows celebration, each one carrying a little magic for restful sleep and vivid dreams.
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Oct 15, 2026 • 39min
Crows and Candles (Encore)
A misty autumn walk leads to a squeaky cemetery gate, fragrant rosemary, glowing candles, and a gathering of watchful crows. Along the way, magical traditions honor the departed, animals offer unexpected gifts, and an old lesson about welcoming everyone as a friend takes root.
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Oct 12, 2026 • 2h 10min
Slightly More Happens - October Oracles
At a warmly haunted inn, pumpkins glow, costumes come out, and a black cat helps welcome the village. A witch renews an ancient protection ritual as a ghostly former innkeeper reveals clues to the house’s past. Then a crow-delivered key unlocks a secret staircase, while a rumbling dumbwaiter delivers one final culinary mystery.
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Oct 8, 2026 • 31min
The Corn Maze or The Say Yes Club (Encore)
An autumn drive leads to hayrides, pumpkins, kettle corn, and a wonderfully tangled corn maze. Along the way, a Friendsgiving tradition becomes the Say Yes Club, inspiring adventures from silent discos to forest bathing. Gather your friends, follow the signs, and get delightfully lost together.
9 snips
Oct 5, 2026 • 30min
Paper Flowers
Step into a cozy craft shop as autumn fades and winter approaches. Browse yarn, fabric, embroidery supplies, and intricate miniature scenes, then join a Thursday crafternoon filled with tea and paper flowers. Between quiet window-seat readers and plans for snowy-day projects, creativity blooms through tiny details, new skills, and something lovely to look forward to.
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Oct 1, 2026 • 30min
Autumn Ride (Encore)
Pedal through crisp autumn air with friends, colorful leaves overhead, and warm pastries packed for sharing. A bakery’s peaceful rhythm leads to rediscovered childhood freedom on two wheels, new friendships, village explorations, and the simple joy of riding beneath a canopy of orange, yellow, and ruby-red leaves.
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Sep 28, 2026 • 32min
Stargazing in the Woods
Escape to a quiet campsite among pines, where skipping stones, fireflies, minnows, and crackling embers create a soothing retreat. A final walk leads to a familiar stargazing rock, opening into reflections on solitude, patience, kindness, and the vastness of the universe before the journey home.
Sep 24, 2026 • 57min
The Big Day (Encore)
A lakeside wedding unfolds on a glowing September day, with piano music, champagne, seasonal dishes, and a maple-leaf cake. The village gathers as a greyhound, two cats, and a bow-tied scruffy dog join the ceremony. Vows, Rumi, dancing, and gentle reminders about love’s everyday moments make the celebration unforgettable.
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Sep 21, 2026 • 37min
Coat Check at the Supper Club
A lakeside supper club awakens on an autumn evening, from the winding woodland arrival to polished tables overlooking the water. In a quiet corridor, numbered hooks, brass tags, matchboxes, peppermints, and other small comforts prepare for a thoughtful coat-check ritual. The restaurant’s spacious rooms and unhurried service create a welcoming sense of ease.
