

Stories from the Village of Nothing Much
Wellness Loud
In the Village of Nothing Much, everyday life is full of glimmers of ordinary magic. From the Inn on the Lake to the Farmer’s Market, from the bookshop in downtown to the cabin in the woods, enjoy soothing stories that lean into small pleasures and celebrate community. Based on the enormously popular podcast Nothing Much Happens, these family-friendly stories are an antidote to anxiety and a dose of simple goodness. Listen on your commute, on a walk, or whenever you want to visit a place where people are kind and simple things are enjoyed.
Episodes
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Feb 19, 2024 • 31min
Soup, Coffee, & a Show
The podcast explores stories of quiet reflection, theater experiences, and observing conversations. Topics include preparing lentil soup while reminiscing childhood memories, getting ready for an opening night at a community theater, and finding comfort in simple tasks and people at a coffee shop.

Feb 12, 2024 • 30min
A Little Romance
Our stories today all hold a seed of love and romance for the villagers of Nothing Much. We’ll start with our title story, on a walk downtown as the not-quite spring sunshine warms hearts and faces. We’ll find a photo hiding in the back of a wallet and initials carved into a bench that has a story to tell. Next, we’ll build up a bit of courage and travel to the flower shop downtown. We’ll pick our a bouquet and have it wrapped up with a satin ribbon in Hearts and Flowers. Last, we’ll reminisce about the potent message that can be sent by compiling the perfect musical message in Mix Tape. 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. Visit nothingmuchhappens.com for more Village fun.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Feb 5, 2024 • 28min
Snowfall at the Bakery
Our stories today are from a three-part series called Snowfall at the Bakery, and they follow the Village baker as she readies her neighbors for a snow day. They’re also about a green glove in search of its owner, a secret ingredient in the hot cocoa, a field full of snowmen in the park, dogs and doughnuts, and days to yourself. 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 Visit nothingmuchhappens.com for more Village fun.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jan 29, 2024 • 28min
Midwinter Rituals and a Bit of Spring
Our stories today are about mid-winter, the moments in it when we might need something to push us along till spring. We’ll settle our minds by doing something simple with great care in Little Rituals. Then we’ll step out into the sunshine and watch the icicles dripping from the eaves in A Break in the Weather. Finally, we’ll wrap up in a fluffy robe and head out to the sauna, soak up the heat, and make a New Year’s wish in Shooting Stars. 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 Visit nothingmuchhappens.com for more Village fun.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jan 22, 2024 • 32min
Fresh Start Stories
Our stories today celebrate the winter and the fresh start of a new year. We’ll head downtown to peruse the stationary shop for supplies in A New Leaf, then bundle up for a long walk through the woods in All the Way Around the Lake, and finally, we’ll clear off the dining room table and pass around the snacks and decks of cards in Game Night. 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 Visit nothingmuchhappens.com for more Village fun.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jan 15, 2024 • 30min
Cozy Stories For Cold Days
Our stories today take us out to the big house on the edge of town where a bench is waiting in a sunny spot to help you recharge your battery in The Solarium, then to a snug apartment with big windows that look all the way out to the park where the kettle is just about to boil in Cold Snap and Crosswords. Finally we’ll sit in the quiet of the yoga room for a bit, noticing the sounds of the present in Breathe in, Breathe out. 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 the NMH Premium channel on Apple podcasts or follow the link below https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/premium-subscription Visit nothingmuchhappens.com for more Village fun.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jan 8, 2024 • 30min
Winter Getaway
Our stories today take us away to a snowy mountainside and a cabin tucked into the trees. We’ll follow the bookseller as she rides the funicular and settles in at her cabin, then treks out to the chalet for tea and stunning views in parts one and two of Winter Getaway. Then, in part three, we’ll let Chef take over the narrative as they prepare a simple bowl of something warm and comforting to share in their kitchen. 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 the NMH Premium channel on Apple Podcasts or click here. Visit nothingmuchhappens.com for more Village fun.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jan 1, 2024 • 30min
Stories for the New Year
Our stories today start with a of couple friends, thinking back on what they’ve shared in the past year and an idea for a way to start the next one in Over the Fence. Then early on New Year’s Day, they’re joined by a few others around the bonfire as the sun comes up, to share a cup of kindness in Auld Lang Syne. Finally, in Clean Slate, we’ll stake out a room of one’s own and fill it with things that are useful or beautiful or both. 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 podcast or follow the link below https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/premium-subscription Visit nothingmuchhappens.com for more Village fun.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Dec 25, 2023 • 29min
Holidays in the City, on the Farm, and at Home
Our stories today honor some holiday traditions, new and old, starting with City Sidewalks, where we will meet up with friends for a merry evening downtown. Next we travel out to the country and visit Weathervane Farm and their barn full of rescued goats and donkeys. Finally, we’ll settle in front of the Christmas tree early on Christmas Eve and think of those dear to us, on their way near to us. 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 the NMH Premium channel on Apple Podcasts or click here. Visit nothingmuchhappens.com for more Village fun.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Dec 18, 2023 • 30min
Snow, Model Trains, & Joy
Our stories today celebrate some of the special experiences to be had as the weather turns cold and the flakes begin to fall. We’ll start with Snowed in, and spend a lazy morning making waffles and watching the landscape transform. Then we’ll bundle up and head into town to see a magical display and enjoy some fresh popcorn in Model Trains and Make Believe. Finally, we’ll spread some cheer through the neighborhood and enjoy the twinkle lights along the way in Comfort and Joy. Visit nothingmuchhappens.com for more Village fun.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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