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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
  • The Evening of the 4th (Encore)

    The Evening of the 4th (Encore)
    Jul 2 2026
    Originally aired July 7, 2025 (Season 16, Episode 2) Our story tonight is called The Evening of the 4th, and it’s a story about a day-long event that ends with a picnic and a concert on the grass. It’s also about hand pies and potato salad, a busy kitchen full of aproned volunteers and the sound of the instruments tuning up on the patio. Thyme and lemon zest, and the satisfaction of sharing good times with your neighbors. Subscribe to our ⁠Premium channel⁠. The first month is on us.💙 ⁠⁠⁠Pre-register for the Village of Nothing Much app⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Use code VILLAGE-FOUNDER for 25% off for life. Pre-order Kathryn’s new book ⁠⁠⁠⁠On the Street Where You Live⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠⁠NMH merch, autographed books, and more⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen to our daytime show ⁠⁠⁠⁠Stories from the Village of Nothing Much⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sit Meditation with Kathryn⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Pay it forward subscription⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠Nothing Much Happens⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more Village fun. Spend some time at The Inn with this playlist! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    33 mins
  • Slow Life

    Slow Life
    Jun 29 2026
    Our story tonight is called Slow Life, and it’s about changing your pace in lots of small ways. It’s also about the texture of tree bark, your shoulders releasing from your ears, and the feeling of cello music vibrating in your chest. 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 Tiny Paws Pug Rescue, finding pugs their forever homes. Pre-register for the Village of Nothing Much app. Use code VILLAGE-FOUNDER for 25% off for life. Sign up for our newsletter to stay in the know. Pre-order Kathryn’s new book, On the Street Where You Live. NMH merch, autographed books, and more Listen to our daytime show, Stories from the Village of Nothing Much. Sit Meditation with Kathryn Pay It Forward Subscription Follow us on Instagram. Visit Nothing Much Happens for more Village fun. Stop by the Cabin with this playlist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    33 mins
  • The Last Day of School (Encore)

    The Last Day of School (Encore)
    Jun 25 2026
    Originally presented as Bonus Episode 6 of Season 15 (June 1, 2025) Our story tonight is called The Last Day of School, and it’s a story about a slow parade of proud students through downtown Nothing Much. It’s also about baseball cards and bike spokes, lemon candies and bubbles, bookmarks and summer music, and lazy days ahead. Subscribe to our ⁠⁠Premium channel⁠⁠. The first month is on us. Pre-register for the Nothing Much Happens app launching July 9th at nothingmuchhappens.com/village-preregister using promo code: VILLAGE-FOUNDER to lock in the 25% discount for life. Sign up for our ⁠⁠⁠newsletter⁠⁠⁠ to stay in the know. Pre-order Kathryn’s new book, ⁠⁠⁠On the Street Where You Live⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠NMH merch, autographed books, and more⁠⁠⁠ Listen to our daytime show, ⁠⁠⁠Stories from the Village of Nothing Much⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠Sit Meditation with Kathryn⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Pay It Forward Subscription⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠. Visit ⁠⁠⁠Nothing Much Happens⁠⁠⁠ for more Village fun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    30 mins
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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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I’ve struggled falling asleep for a long time often laying awake for hours. Over the last couple of months I’ve started using this podcast nightly and now usually fall asleep before I’ve even listened to the first telling of the story. I’m amazed how well this works for me. A huge thanks to the team who make these you are fantastic.

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A simple and enjoyable way to focus on a lovely story. I found it helped melt my worries and focus on the wonderful voice of the narrator. Thank you for your brilliant work 👏 😀

Incredible way to drift off to a peaceful slumber

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Not only does it work as a tool to help bring on a good nights sleep it has inspired me to resume journaling. The writing and storytelling holds turns and polishes the tiny moments of life we all experience but rarely notice or appreciate . Everything happens. Love it, thank you

what a perfect gem!

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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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