

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.
Episodes
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Sep 25, 2023 • 57min
The Big Day
A story about a wedding ceremony held in a village, with preparations, delicious food, and community members coming together. Reflecting on cherishing small moments while pursuing big dreams.

Sep 18, 2023 • 35min
Something Blue
A heartwarming story set in the village of Nothing Much, featuring a lost kitten, love after loss, and a magical spell with blue yarn. The narrator recounts a couple's love story and their wedding day, with a focus on clear skies. A touching tale of introducing a kitten to a friend and fostering the ability to love. The narrator's 'second sight' predicts clear skies for a wedding day and they watch the skies clear up from a tree.

Sep 11, 2023 • 39min
Something Borrowed
A story set in the Village of Nothing Much about the morning routine at the inn and the preparations for an upcoming wedding. It explores themes of asking for help and finding comfort, while also sharing a secret coffee cake recipe.

Sep 4, 2023 • 32min
Something New
In this podcast, the speaker shares a bedtime story called 'Something New' and discusses their support for a charity. They talk about discovering a hidden biking route to a peaceful lakeside area and helping their friend navigate a new relationship. They also prepare for a romantic date night and reminisce about their friendship with the groom at a dog park.

Aug 28, 2023 • 30min
Something Old
Experience a magical adventure filled with treasure hunts and everyday magic in the bedtime story 'Something Old'. Explore a museum house filled with restored belongings, discovering insights into the lives of the owners and villagers. Uncover hidden treasures and local shop history through the discovery of old cardboard boxes. Support Sea Shepherd, an organization dedicated to protecting wildlife in oceans and ecosystems.

Aug 21, 2023 • 32min
Retreat
This podcast episode explores the themes of peaceful retreat, nature experiences, and self-care. It reflects on the narrator's awakening in a peaceful setting, their decision to go on a retreat, and a peaceful moment with a monarch butterfly.

Aug 14, 2023 • 30min
Camping Out
Our story tonight is called Camping Out and it’s a story about a tent set up in the backyard on a summer night. It’s also about fireflies blinking from between the trees, a pep talk that helps you forget your worries and a snoring dog, stretched out between the sleeping bags. We give to a different charity each week and this week we are giving to Whaley Children’s Center in my hometown of Flint Michigan. https://whaleychildren.org Whaley Children’s Center empowers youth and families to overcome trauma. To subscribe to our ad-free and premium feeds, buy merch and autographed books, request a cameo from Kathryn or learn more about the Village of Nothing Much visit www.nothingmuchhappens.com Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-HappensSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Aug 7, 2023 • 33min
Special Delivery at Weathervane Farm
Our story tonight is called Special Delivery at Weathervane Farm and it’s a story about getting chores done in the farmyard on a summer afternoon. It’s also about the animals having their say, a rest with the cows in their pasture, and an invitation stuck to the fridge with a heart-shaped magnet. We give to a different charity each week and this week we are giving to NAMI, the National Association for Mental Illness www.nami.org. Nami works to educate, support, advocate, listen, and lead to improve the lives of people with mental illness and their loved ones. Subscribe to our Premium or Premium Plus feeds, buy an autographed book, and enjoy NMH extras at www.nothingmuchhappens.comPurchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-HappensSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jul 31, 2023 • 31min
Stone Fruit
This podcast discusses the joys of summer, childhood imagination of stone fruit, the love for nectarines, cherries, apricots, and plums, visiting an orchard during springtime, the delightful aroma of peaches, the debate of picking your own fruit versus buying ready fruit, and the simplicity and freshness of stone fruit.

Jul 24, 2023 • 34min
The Boathouse
Our story tonight is called The Boathouse and it’s a story about an escape down to the end of the dock on a hot day. It’s also about a drawer full of old maps with dotted lines to mark journeys taken, the scent of lavender on your skin, and enjoying the pockets of ordinary magic wherever they can be found. This week we are giving to Ferst Readers (ferstreaders.org) “Strengthening communities by providing quality books and literacy resources for children and their families to use at home during the earliest stages of development.”Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-HappensSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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