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.
Episodes
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Jun 6, 2022 • 33min
At the Drive-in
Our story tonight is called At the Drive-In and it’s a story about a chance meeting on a summer evening. It’s also about bubbles and whirligigs, stretching out on a blanket as the screen flickers to life and the fun that can come when you stop overthinking and just say yes. So get cozy and ready to sleep. Order the book now! Get our ad-free and bonus episodes.Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-HappensSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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May 30, 2022 • 32min
The Canoe
Our story tonight is called The Canoe and it’s a story about sunny days spent near and on the water. It’s also about a journal to write about the best parts of the day in, falling asleep in crisp cool sheets and the way sunlight reflects on the water. Order the book now! Get our ad-free and bonus episodes.Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-HappensSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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May 23, 2022 • 31min
Road Trip
Our story tonight is called Road Trip and it’s a story about riding down the interstate with the windows down on a sunny day. It’s also about a little town down the road to explore, a plaque on a park bench, and the first of the summer strawberries. Order the book now! Get our ad-free and bonus episodes.Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-HappensSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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May 16, 2022 • 36min
Petrichor
Our story tonight is called Petrichor and it’s a story about things getting greener as the spring rain falls. It’s also about a record player with a favorite album on the turntable, deer dozing in the grass and making a habit out of enjoying yourself. Order the book now! Get our ad-free and bonus episodes.Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-HappensSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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May 9, 2022 • 35min
Flower Day at the Market
Our story tonight is called Flower Day at the Market and it’s a story about the signs of summer showing up in parks and gardens and the market. It’s also about sidewalk sales, a guitar being tuned and fresh growing things as far as the eye can see. Order the book now! Get our ad-free and bonus episodes.Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-HappensSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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May 2, 2022 • 33min
The Bicycle Shop
Our story tonight is called The Bicycle Shop and it’s a story about a dream that finds its time and place to come true. It’s also about shiny chrome bumpers, a mug of coffee drunk in the quiet of the shop in the morning and what can happen when you stop waiting to feel ready. Order the book now! Get our ad-free and bonus episodes.Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-HappensSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Apr 25, 2022 • 27min
The Front Door and the Back Door (Encore)
Our story tonight is called The Front Door and the Back Door and it’s a story about a bit of Spring Cleaning inside and outside the house. It’s also about butterflies drawn in chalk on the sidewalk, a message arriving at the just the right moment, and seedlings waiting for their chance to grow. So get cozy and ready to sleep.Order the book now! Get our ad-free and bonus episodes.Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-HappensSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 18, 2022 • 36min
The Weathervane
Our story tonight is called The Weathervane and it’s a story about a few acres out in the country. It’s also about the smell of fresh hay on a warm morning, mud boots for getting chores done and a pocketful of carrots for the donkeys in the last stall of the barn.So get cozy and ready to sleep. Order the book now! Get our ad-free and bonus episodes.Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-HappensSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Apr 11, 2022 • 35min
Dog Walk
Our story tonight is called Dog Walk and it’s a story about a daily excursion out into the neighborhood streets. It’s also about games played through the fence, walking with a spring in your step and a window seat where you can watch the street. So get cozy and ready to sleep. Order the book now! Get our ad-free and bonus episodes.Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-HappensSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Apr 4, 2022 • 34min
Spring Cleanup
Our story tonight is called Spring Cleanup and it’s a story about one of the first warm sunny days of the year. It’s also about bird feeders full of seed hanging in the branches, a vintage Tupperware box full of treats, and the simple idea that many hands make light work.So get cozy and ready to sleep. Order the book now! https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/book-store Get our ad-free and bonus episodes here: https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/premium-subscriptionPurchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-HappensSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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