

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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Sep 11, 2025 • 34min
The Librarian (Encore)
Originally aired on Season 10, Episode 14
Our story tonight is called The Librarian. It’s a story about the quiet of the closed-up library at the end of the day. It’s also about the books that sometimes get overlooked on the top shelf, a string of lights over an outdoor table, and knowing what your next book will be.
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Sep 8, 2025 • 36min
Autumn World
Our story tonight is called Autumn World, and it’s a story about a morning with the windows open and fresh fall air blowing through the house. It’s also about crows cawing in a field, coffee and brown sugar, yesterday’s rain drops falling from the trees, a record playing on the turntable, and the feeling of renewal that comes as summer ends.
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We give to a different charity each week, and this week we are giving to Wild for Life, a place for wildlife to heal and humans to learn.
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Sep 4, 2025 • 35min
Sleeping Weather (Encore)
Originally aired as Episode 15 of Season 10
Our story tonight is called Sleeping Weather, and it’s a story about a break from the heat and humidity. It’s also about the view from the porch swing at night, deer walking quietly through the corn fields, and clearing your mind with paper and pen, and the end of the day.
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Sep 1, 2025 • 32min
The Swim Platform
Our story tonight is called The Swim Platform, and it’s a story about one of the last swims of the season. It’s also about remembered cues from long ago diving lessons, the sound of water lapping against boards, swans and sidestrokes, the smell of varnish and the feel of sun on chilled skin, and a unhurried perfect moment savored before the fall.
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We give to a different charity each week and this week we are giving to Ox-Bow, an artist-built community dedicated to the preservation of time and space for arts education, research, practice, and community building, for artists at all stages of their journey.
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Aug 28, 2025 • 30min
Summer Harvest (Encore)
Originally aired as Episode 3 of Season 4, August 26, 2019
Our story tonight is called Summer Harvest, and it’s a story about the result of a season’s worth of hard work and planning. It’s also about telling time like a farmer would, a red popsicle eaten under a maple tree, and rows of canned tomatoes neatly lined up in the pantry.
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Aug 25, 2025 • 41min
New Path
Our story tonight is called New Path, and it’s a story about a late-summer stroll through high grasses and shaded glens. It’s also about coneflowers and crushed stone, lifting the hair from the back of your neck to feel the breeze, an eagle’s nest lined with moss, a cool creek to wash your hands in, and feeling welcomed and at home in the wild.
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We donate to a different charity each week, and this week we are giving to Undies For Everyone, providing new underwear for children living in poverty or crisis.
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Aug 21, 2025 • 33min
The Corner Store (Encore)
Originally Aired: August 28th, 2022 (Season 10, Episode 13)
Our story tonight is called The Corner Store, and it’s a story about the aisles of the neighborhood grocery where there are always interesting things to discover. It’s also about a display of school supplies, a recipe from a neighbor, and the feeling of belonging in a particular place.
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Aug 18, 2025 • 31min
Early Signs of Autumn
Immerse yourself in the cozy vibes of autumn with a delightful exploration of turning leaves and spicy scents. Savor the joys of baking zucchini bread and making the switch from iced to hot coffees. Experience the excitement of stocking up on school supplies and discovering new mysteries at the local bookshop. Enjoy reflections on nostalgic summer memories while anticipating the warmth of orange candles and the shifting light of the season. This soothing journey captures the essence of seasonal change.

Aug 14, 2025 • 31min
Yard Sale (Encore)
Originally presented as Season 10, Episode 10, August 8, 2022
Our story tonight is called Yard Sale, or, Another Man’s Treasure, and it’s a story about a neighborhood event on a summer day. It’s also about sidewalk chalk art, a collection of salt and pepper shakers, and red petunias growing in a flower box.
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Aug 11, 2025 • 33min
The Journal
Our story tonight is called The Journal, and it’s a story about the blank pages of a beautiful book, and the freedom to finally write in them, no matter what comes from your pen. It’s also about tonic water and espresso, deep breaths in child’s pose, a garden at midnight, and small prompts reminding us to let go of some things and dive deeper into others.
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We give to a different charity each week and this week we are giving to Fellow Earthlings Wildlife Center, specializing in caring for meerkats.
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Listen to our daytime show Stories from the Village of Nothing Much.
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