

Nothing much happens: bedtime stories to help you sleep
Wellness Loud
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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Apr 25, 2024 • 36min
The Tulip Farm (Encore)
Originally Aired: April 18th, 2021 (Season 7 Episode 8) Our story tonight is called The Tulip Farm, and it’s a story about a bright spring day among beds of flowers. It’s also about a gift left at dawn, redwing blackbirds, and soft moments that take your breath away.Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-HappensSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Apr 22, 2024 • 32min
The Back Stairs
The podcast discusses spring cleaning at an old inn, focusing on special features like backstairs, transom windows, and hidden mechanisms. It highlights the charm of imperfections in historical houses and the beauty of preserving history in brass fixtures.

Apr 18, 2024 • 23min
A Block From Home - Revised (Encore)
A soothing story about finding comfort in returning home after a long day, with descriptions of cozy rainy days, secure home settings, and tranquil evenings in a charming library

Apr 15, 2024 • 32min
Piano Lessons
A story about a boy and a beloved piano in a cozy cottage. The bond between the boy and the piano, from acquiring it at a garage sale to piano lessons and tuning. A heartwarming piano recital by the lake showcasing growth and connection through music.

Apr 11, 2024 • 26min
In The Bakery (Encore)
Join us for a cozy weekend morning in a bakery, where old cookbooks and secret ingredients create a warm atmosphere. Experience the joy of serving delicious treats to regular and new customers while receiving feedback and forming friendships. Reflect on tradition, pride, and the simple pleasures of a busy day in the bakery.

Apr 8, 2024 • 32min
New Friends at Weathervane Farm
Experience the heartwarming story of new friends at Weathervane Farm, filled with singing birds, fresh straw, and helping each other out. Learn about Agia Marina Donkey Rescue and their commitment to caring for every donkey. Subscribe for ad-free bonus episodes and enjoy the tranquil morning at the bustling farm sanctuary with goats, pigs, donkeys, and more.

Apr 1, 2024 • 30min
Sunrise at the Cabin
Our story tonight is called Sunrise at the Cabin, and it’s a story about welcoming the coming day with a friend at your side. It’s also about dry leaves left over from Autumn crunching under your feet, the beauty of imperfect things, changing light, a coffee cup steaming in the morning air, and the gift of an early start. We give to a different charity each week, and this week, we are giving to Meals on Wheels. Meals on Wheels works to support our senior neighbors and extend their independence and health as they age. Subscribe for ad-free, bonus, and extra-long episodes now, as well as ad-free and early episodes of Stories from the Village of Nothing Much! Search for NMH Premium channel on Apple Podcasts. Listen to our new show, Stories from the Village of Nothing Much, on your favorite podcast app.Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-HappensSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Mar 28, 2024 • 39min
Begin Again (Encore)
Originally Aired: March 20th, 2022 (Season 9 Episode 12) Our story tonight is called Begin Again, and it’s a story about a reset scheduled for the equinox. It’s also about sunrise watched from an open hatchback on a road outside of town, birds and squirrels ringing in the spring, and making your own rituals to mark a moment.Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-HappensSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Mar 25, 2024 • 32min
On The Rooftop
Our story tonight is called On the Rooftop, and it’s a story about the giddy first flush of real spring weather. It’s also about baseball cards tucked into bike spokes, the benefits of small talk, barbecue grills lighting up for the first time in months and the joy of seeing the world from a new perspective. We give to a different charity each week, and as a proud Flintstone, I’m glad that this week, we are giving to Shelter of Flint. Working for safe housing, independence, and stability. Subscribe for ad-free, bonus, and extra-long episodes now, as well as ad-free and early episodes of Stories from the Village of Nothing Much! Search for NMH Premium channel on Apple Podcasts or follow the link below:https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/premium-subscription Listen to our new show Stories from the Village of Nothing Much on your favorite podcast app. https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/stories-from-the-villagePurchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-HappensSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Mar 21, 2024 • 32min
The Pantry (Encore)
Originally Aired: March 27th, 2022 (Season 9 Episode 13) Our story tonight is called “The Pantry,” and it’s a story about a chore that becomes a sort of meditation. It’s also about neat rows of cans with their labels all turned the same way, the satisfaction of a job well done, and taking care of little you, even once you’re all grown up.Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-HappensSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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