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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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Having trouble sleeping?  Join Yoga and meditation teacher Kathryn Nicolai for bedtime stories where nothing much happens to help you relax and sleep peacefully. The stories are a soft landing spot for your mind. Rather than letting your brain race through the same thoughts you’ve been chasing all day, we are taking a detour to a calm and comfy place. We tell the story twice and go a bit slower the second time.

You can find our book, "Nothing Much Happens," in over 20 languages. Request your local bookseller to shelve it: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens
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Fresh Snow (Encore)

Fresh Snow (Encore)

2023-12-0727:22

Our story tonight is called Fresh Snow, and it’s a story about time spent outside as the flakes fall. It’s also about a late-night bath, a peppermint stick in a cup of hot chocolate, and the easy comfort of long-held friends.Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-HappensSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Snow and Street Lights

Snow and Street Lights

2023-12-0433:131

Our story tonight is called Snow and Streetlights, and it’s a story about an afternoon at the bookshop on the edge of winter. It’s also about a bell jingling on a dog’s collar, the soft buffer of the first snowfall, a door held open by a stranger, and a pack of paper stars. We donate to a different charity each week, and this week, we are giving to Brother Wolf. Brother Wolf Animal Rescue enhances the lives of companion animals and the people who love them. www.bwar.org Subscribe for ad-free, bonus, and extra-long episodes now! Search for Nothing MuchHappens Premium channel on Apple Podcasts or follow the link belowhttps://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/premium-subscription  Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-HappensSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lost & Found (Encore)

Lost & Found (Encore)

2023-11-3033:223

Our story tonight is called Lost and Found, and it’s a story about the first snowfall of the year. It’s also about firewood stacked high beside the hearth, paw prints in the snow, and the magic of two paths crossing at just the right moment. Subscribe for ad-free, bonus, and extra-long episodes now! https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/premium-subscriptionPurchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-HappensSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Under the Tree (Encore)

Under the Tree (Encore)

2023-11-2728:341

Our story tonight is called Under the Tree and it’s a story about a day of decorating around the house. It’s also about a bowl of oatmeal with cinnamon and apples, a box of ornaments wrapped in paper and the things that connect us to where we come from.  Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-HappensSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Winter Evening Yoga

Winter Evening Yoga

2023-11-2732:583

Our story tonight is called Winter Evening Yoga, and it’s a story about stepping into a safe, soothing space after a long day. It’s also about bolsters and blankets, love notes sent to yourself, low lights and soft music, and feeling completely at ease. At NMH, we give to a different charity each week, and this week, we are giving to Pups Without Borders working to rescue pups of all ages.pupswithoutborders.org Subscribe for ad-free, bonus, and extra-long episodes now! → nothingmuchhappens.com/premium-subscription Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-HappensSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Our story tonight is called Over the River and Through the Woods, and it’s a story about going home for  Thanksgiving. It’s also about fresh rolls from the bakery, late-night card games, and sitting at a long kitchen table with people who know you well. Subscribe for ad-free, bonus, and extra-long episodes now! https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/premium-subscription  Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-HappensSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Our story tonight is called Thanksgiving at Weathervane Farm, and it's a story about coming together to celebrate on a cool day out in the country. It’s also about a busy kitchen crowded with friends, donkeys lined up along the split rail fence, music played in the open air, and building a family of our friends, furry and otherwise. Subscribe for ad-free, bonus, and extra-long episodes now!→ nothingmuchhappens.com/premium-subscription We donate to a different charity, and this week, we are giving to Sasha Farm Animal Sanctuary, the Midwest’s largest farm animal sanctuary. Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-HappensSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
At The Parade (Encore)

At The Parade (Encore)

2023-11-1634:142

Our story tonight is called “At the Parade” and it’s a story about a tradition to start off Thanksgiving morning. It’s also about the sky at dawn, streaked with pink, noticing small things that make life sweet and a marching band coming down Main Street. Subscribe for ad-free, bonus and extra long episodes now! https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/premium-subscription  Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-HappensSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Joy of Missing Out

The Joy of Missing Out

2023-11-1331:134

Our story tonight is called The Joy of Missing Out, and it’s a story about recharging your body when your battery has run down. It’s also about frost on the windows, reading a favorite book snuggled deep under the covers, being honest about what you need, and giving others permission to do the same. Subscribe for ad-free, bonus and extra long episodes now! nothingmuchhappens.com/premium-subscription At NMH, we give to a different charity each week, and this week we are giving to Greyhound Rescue. They ethically rescue, lovingly rehabilitate, and safely rehome greyhounds; giving them a voice through advocacy and education. greyhoundrescue.com.auPurchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-HappensSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sunday Reset (Encore)

Sunday Reset (Encore)

2023-11-0930:161

Our story tonight is called Sunday Reset and it’s a story about a day set aside to plan for a good week ahead. It’s also about sheets hung on the line, drying in the last warm rays of the autumn, a record spinning on the turntable and a changed outlook after advice from a friend. Subscribe for ad-free, bonus and extra long episodes now! https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/premium-subscription  Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-HappensSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Middle Path

The Middle Path

2023-11-0632:352

Our story tonight is called The Middle Path, and it’s a story about a trek down an unknown trail at the park. It’s also about red berries on a vine, the fog of your breath in the late autumn air, geese crossing the sky, and making space for the beauty that lives all around you. Our Premium Plus Feed has over 30 exclusive bonus episodes. I’ve just written a really nice story called Afternoon Tea that lives on that feed. It also has extra long episodes, which we call Slightly More Happens. I know, I crack me up, and we just added our longest ever. It is over three and half hours long and compiles all the stories from the recent wedding at the Inn, including a bonus At the Reception episode. Subscribe now! https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/premium-subscription We give to a different charity each week, and this week, we are giving to Amnesty International USA. https://www.amnestyusa.org/contact-us/Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-HappensSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Our story tonight is called Bells and Whistles, and it’s a story about being in the right place at the right time to hear something special. It’s also about seashells on a shelf, stacks of pumpkins on storefront stoops, and the trips we take to bring each other back home. It was inspired by a conversation I had with our pre-order winner, a lovely lady named Ginger. Her memories set my imagination spinning, and this is where it landed.  Subscribe for ad-free, bonus, and extra-long episodes now! https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/premium-subscriptionPurchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-HappensSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Our story tonight is called Sycamore and The Gravestones, Part 3, and is the finale of this year's Halloween special. It’s a story about a good deed undertaken in a forgotten corner of the village. It’s also about train tracks and moss, mending something that was long broken, and being seen for who you are. We give to a different charity each week, and this week we are giving to a charity founded in my own neighborhood. It’s called Natalie Jane’s Book Club, and it supports initiatives that bridge the access gap in kindergarten readiness. https://www.pagesbkshop.com/wishlist/351 For ad-free and bonus episodes, we’d love for you to become a subscriber to our Premium feeds. Learn more at nothingmuchhappens.comPurchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-HappensSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Our story tonight is called Sycamore and The Gravestones Part 2, and it is a story about a tall tree at the edge of the Inn and the secret it holds in one of its dark knots. It’s also about cornstalks and strings of purple and orange lights, crochet hooks and ink pens, and a new friendship that will make the coming winter so sweet. Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-HappensSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Our story tonight is called Sycamore and the Gravestones (Part 1), and apart from that being the best band name I’ve ever heard in my life, it is the first of our three-part Halloween special. It’s a story about a trip back to the Curios Shop and plans for one of the best times of year. It’s also about words written in blue chalk on a board, a dream about a familiar tree, and a way to remember others with kindness and care. Bob has spooked-up versions of our Halloween stories from every year of the show; they’re a lot of fun, full of sound effects, and available for free at nothingmuchhappens.com. While you’re there, you can buy merch, sign up for our ad-free and bonus episodes, and just enjoy some of the lovely illustrations of our village. We give to a different charity each week, and this week, we are giving to Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, which exists to protect Africa’s wildlife and to preserve habitats for the future of all wild species. https://www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.orgPurchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-HappensSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fall Fair (Encore)

Fall Fair (Encore)

2023-10-1933:061

Our story this week is called Fall Fair and it’s a story about a day with loved ones out where the blue ribbons are handed out and the cider is being served. It’s also about a scarf wrapped twice around your shoulders, horses grazing in an open field, and the way simple good feelings show up when you’re paying attention. So get cozy and ready to sleep. Buy the book Get beautiful NMH merch Get autographed copies Get our ad-free and bonus episodesPurchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-HappensSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Our story tonight is called The Corn Maze, or The Say Yes Club and it’s a story about a trip out into the country as the leaves fall. It’s also about the smell of dried corn stalks, kettle corn, and wood chips and finding a group of friends to have adventures with. We give to a different charity each week and this week we are giving to Lonely Whale who's work to prevent plastic waste from entering the ocean. https://www.lonelywhale.org If you’re interested in also waking up with me, I have a free ten-minute meditation podcast called First This. They are simple, easy to use, and understand practices to start your day. Ad-free and available on all platforms, just search First This. Learn more at nothingmuchhappens.comPurchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-HappensSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Our story tonight is called “The Crow’s Nest” and it’s about a hike to a high spot when the trees are turning in the Autumn. It’s also about the generosity of a stranger, a bowl of granola, and a chance meeting where the forest thins and the view is best.So get cozy and ready to sleep. Buy the book Get beautiful NMH merch Get autographed copies Get our ad-free and bonus episodesPurchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-HappensSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fallen Trees & Firewood

Fallen Trees & Firewood

2023-10-0929:543

Our story tonight is called Fallen Trees and Firewood, and it’s a story about a day spent in a meadow beside a cabin in the woods. It’s also about a task made easier by a neighbor, dogs running together through dry leaves, the glory of the mountains and the generosity of trees. We give to a different charity each week, and this week we are giving to the Nature Conservancy, whose purpose is to tackle the dual threats of accelerated climate change and unprecedented biodiversity loss. https://www.nature.org/en-us/ If you’ve been awake long enough to actually hear any stories lately, and wanted to hear just a bit more about the wedding at the Inn, and Marmalade and Crumb, you can subscribe to our premium plus feed. I wrote one more wedding story and it is a bonus feature there. We have our complete catalogue there, all ad-free, and with dozens of bonus stories. Learn more at nothingmuchhappens.com.Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-HappensSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Our story tonight is called Rosemary, for Remembrance and it’s a story about preparing a garden for the coming frost. It’s also about a row of pumpkins waiting to be claimed, what the poets have to say about herbs, and the unending generosity of nature. So get cozy and ready to sleep. Subscribe to our bonus and ad-free episodes, request a cameo from Kathryn, and learn more about the village of Nothing Much at www.nothingmuchhappens.com  Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-HappensSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Comments (224)

Crystal Pollock

Some of them don’t put me to sleep after a month of listening

Dec 5th
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Crystal Pollock

Is this a repeat

Nov 26th
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Crystal Pollock

I think the “re-leased” episodes r so you don’t have to scroll through them all

Nov 20th
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ID25289515

Why re-release this episode on a Thursday?!? Plus…the original is still available…

Nov 9th
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janeoran

I never hear the end of the story. I keep trying to stay awake but it's impossible. Sometimes I fall asleep during the intro.😂

Oct 28th
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ID25289515

Why the repeats?

Oct 6th
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Jessica Woltjer

I've dabbled in sleep stories and sounds for a few years now but never found my *perfect* sleepy sound.. until now. These stories and her voice are so effective, that it's absolutely true what she says - it WILL get easier to fall asleep/fall asleep quicker the more you use the podcast. That's not only true, but after just a couple months use, sometimes I don't even make it through the introduction! Absolute lifesaver for having a newborn too and getting to sleep quickly when able to sleep!

Oct 2nd
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Crystal Pollock

Ya the first episode I was asleep in like 5min

Sep 7th
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QueenCam

This is the best sleep podcast ever. I never make it past 10 minutes into story. It's become part of my nighttime ritual. I hope she never stops making them lol

Jul 27th
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Kim Messana Osgood

I am also a Lilac thief. Living in that old farmhouse among the lilacs would be a joy! Thank you for this lovely story. PS. I would plant some peonies and hydrangea as well 😊

May 11th
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Kristine Fazzino

Love your work, Kathryn Nicolai. It's 2:50 am and I know I can count on you. 😉

Apr 30th
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Alex Keane

Happy Birthday NMH 🎂💕

Apr 17th
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ID25289515

It’s probably just me (not keen on cats) but I’m getting a bit bored of Marmalade…

Apr 3rd
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Denise Herr

I always think of you as Crum and Marmalades mom, had to listen twice to get things straight... but I was very sleepy 😴

Mar 17th
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Tina Taleghani

👍👍👍

Feb 19th
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Tina Taleghani

I really enjoy your sleeping stories.Thank you for making this🙏

Feb 19th
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paria zekri

Hi, I'm paria and I hear you from Iran I love your voice and your sentences.😍

Feb 16th
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Carol Lapointe

I recently tried your bedtime stories when suffering with jetlag and insomnia. It worked quite well for me and I love them. I have struggled with sleeping for years. This has been so helpful. THANK YOU!!!

Oct 14th
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ID25289515

Cider is an alcoholic beverage made from the fermented juice of apples….

Oct 3rd
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Shauna Hoffman

Hey what could cause this podcast not to play?

Sep 24th
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