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Author: Kathryn Nicolai

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First This is a short mindfulness and meditation podcast by Kathryn Nicolai, creator of Nothing Much Happens. Take ten minutes to settle your mind, observe your breath and be gently lead through a meditation practice.
First this, then that.
135 Episodes
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Don't Be a (Knee) Jerk

Don't Be a (Knee) Jerk

2024-11-1810:03

In the tiny space between something happening and you reacting, there is a chance to choose.
Put It Away

Put It Away

2024-11-1110:30

Sometimes you can choose, right away to discard something.
Three Good Things

Three Good Things

2024-11-0410:34

Let's prime your brain to see and feel more good things.
Zoom Out, Zoom In

Zoom Out, Zoom In

2024-10-2810:37

Reset your perspective.
Say Less

Say Less

2024-10-2110:151

Less talk, more space.
Calm About It

Calm About It

2024-10-1410:26

Make a shape, notice how it feels, be calm about it.
I Got Nothin'

I Got Nothin'

2024-10-0710:213

Showing up is enough.
A simple reminder. Your life only has to make sense to you.
Let It Be (Encore)

Let It Be (Encore)

2024-09-1610:34

 Visit Nothing Much Happens for more.
 Explore more at Nothing Much Happens.
A tricky skill, but let's learn it together.
Map Maker

Map Maker

2024-08-1910:41

 If you find this practice helpful, visit nothingmuchhappens.com and share it with someone who could use a moment of mindfulness today.
Are You Sure?

Are You Sure?

2024-08-1210:351

Stop asking if you're sure.
Sometimes it doesn't get easier. What then?
The Thing

The Thing

2024-07-2910:341

If you're waiting to find the thing that is going to make everything make sense, you're losing a lot of now.
Hear me out, maybe your purpose in life isn't to constantly fix yourself.
Something you may need to hear today.
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Comments (7)

Crystal Pollock

I have not listened yet is it for sleep like nothing much happens

Nov 24th
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Angela Weisser

I've been using First This for a few weeks now as my morning meditation, and I cherish these practices. It's such a lovely, accessible way to meditate. I teach yoga and these sessions have inspired my classes. I love your gentle voice and clear instruction. Thank you so much Kathryn!

Oct 14th
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Theresa Viramontes-Gutierrez

powerful.

Sep 17th
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Theresa Viramontes-Gutierrez

I am so so grateful to having this tool, First This, for my peace and serenity...a beautiful way to start my day. THANK YOU

Aug 16th
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Laura D

THIS... a beautiful way to help let go of recurring unhelpful thoughts from the past. I'll be listening to this one frequwntly.

Feb 7th
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WhoDatCat

Absolutely loving this! I go to sleep at night with Nothing Much Happens and start my day with First This. Perfect 👌

Jun 1st
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ID25289515

What a bloody brilliant idea!

Apr 29th
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