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Nothing much happens: bedtime stories to help you sleep

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.2025 Wellness Loud Hygiene & Healthy Living
Episodes
  • Magic Words (Encore)

    Magic Words (Encore)
    Jun 26 2025
    Originally presented as Episode 3 of Season 12 Our story tonight is called Magic Words, and it’s a story about a trip into town on a summer morning. It’s also about the scent of fresh-cut lumber, a dog biscuit buried in the flower beds, how a moment at the start of the day can alter your path, and something in a shop window that catches your eye. Subscribe to our ⁠⁠Premium channel.⁠⁠ The first month is on us. 💙 ⁠⁠NMH merch, autographed books, and more!⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Pay it forward subscription⁠⁠ Listen to our daytime show⁠⁠, Stories from the Village of Nothing Much⁠⁠. ⁠⁠First This, Kathryn’s guided mediation podcast. ⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    30 mins
  • The Cabin in Summer

    The Cabin in Summer
    Jun 23 2025
    Our story tonight is called The Cabin in Summer, and it’s a story about days spent in the sunny garden and the shaded forest. It’s also about lemon balm and raspberries, the cool water of the creek running over your ankles, mushroom hunting and threshold sweeping, and the wisdom of wild places handed down from one generation to the next. Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first month is on us. 💙 We give to a different charity each week and this week we are giving to the National Book Foundation. They work to celebrate the best literature published in the United States, expand its audience, and ensure that books have a prominent place in our culture. Jaspr Air Scrubber: Learn more at ⁠jaspr.co⁠ , and use the code SLEEP to get $300 off. NMH merch, autographed books and more! Pay it forward subscription Listen to our daytime show Stories from the Village of Nothing Much. First This, Kathryn’s guided mediation podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    32 mins
  • From the Hammock (Encore)

    From the Hammock (Encore)
    Jun 19 2025
    Our story tonight is called From the Hammock, and it’s a story about naps, and where and when, and under what circumstances we take them. It’s also about a slow walk through the garden, jars of pickles put up in the cellar, and knowing that what you seek is seeking you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    34 mins
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This is a truly safe place to rest my currently very vulnerable mind. Thank you so much x

Perfection!

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I love these podcasts. Pitched just right to keep your mind from wandering far but also letting you drift off

Perfect sleep companion

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it's part of my day !! look forward to it!! lovely and soothingly great

love ❤️ this !!

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This podcast has quickly become part of my bed time routine, love listening to the beginning of the stories but never make it to the end. Well done from someone who now doesn’t dread bedtime.

Thank You

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I’ve been looking for a while for a story that’s calm and quiet, and nothing much happens to help me drift off - this is brilliant! Interesting enough to focus on, nothing exciting enough to stay awake for.

Just the ticket to get to sleep

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I actually listen at 0.8 speed just so its a little slower. I listen to this podcast every night and jave done for over a year. Its really helped me sleep and I never hear the end of the story!
Well written and well performed.

Listen Every night

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This is the best sleep program I’ve found so far. No annoying music or voice it is gentle and quiet with just the right level of story line.

Perfect

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Has the perfect level of detail to distract my brain and helping to fall sleep

So helpful

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A beautifully delivered set of stories that really do send me to sleep in the right frame of mind, and also usually leaves me with a snippet of wisdom to think on, the following day. I feel like you’re really someone I know personally. Thank you.

Kathryn’s method works!!

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The world of nothing much is so charming and peaceful I almost want to listen to the stories while awake too just to get into that relaxed, cozy state. It’s really a sort of meditation. I usually fall asleep in the first 10 minutes. I love the way the stories are built up and Kathryn’s voice and performance is perfect. I also purchased the book, which is super too but this podcast works even better.

Very relaxing

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