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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
  • Out of the Cold (Encore)

    Out of the Cold (Encore)
    Dec 18 2025
    Originally presented as Season 14, Episode 57 Our story tonight is called Out of the Cold, and it’s a story about a windy day and a place to warm up. It’s also about pine boughs and an open wrought iron gate, smoke rising from a chimney in the distance, a black cat, cookies, and tea, and the good feeling of stepping into the warmth with a friend. Visit ⁠https://www.curednutrition.com/NOTHINGMUCH and use code NOTHINGMUCH at checkout to receive 20% off your order. Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠Premium channel.⁠⁠⁠ The first two months are on us. 💙 ⁠⁠⁠⁠NMH Merch, Holiday Capsule, 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! Stay at the Inn a little longer with this playlist! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    34 mins
  • Merry Much Happens - 2025

    Merry Much Happens - 2025
    Dec 15 2025
    Our stories tonight have been picked by the team that makes Nothing Much…Happen. They are stories of snowfall and market stalls draped with greenery, quiet moments at home and exciting new meetings, some comfort some joy, and some steadiness for the new year. From all of us, we wish you sweet dreams. Subscribe to our ⁠Premium channel.⁠ The first two months are on us. 💙 From infant to age 5, Primrose Schools is The Leader in Early Education and Care. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠PrimroseSchools.com⁠⁠⁠⁠. Experience body care from OSEA that actually delivers visible results. And right now we have a special discount just for our listeners. Get 10% off your first order sitewide with code nothingmuch at https://OSEAMalibu.com NMH Merch, Holiday Capsule, 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! Need a Staycation? Visit the Inn Playlist Here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    3 hrs and 4 mins
  • Mistletoe and Marmalade (Encore)

    Mistletoe and Marmalade (Encore)
    Dec 11 2025
    Originally presented as Season 12, Episode 39 Our story tonight is called Mistletoe and Marmalade, and it’s a story about decorating for the holidays with the whole family. It’s also about birds at the feeder, ornaments made in kindergarten that still make it onto the tree, the ways that love can surprise you, and a greyhound in a Christmas sweater. Visit ⁠curednutrition.com/NOTHINGMUCH⁠ and use code NOTHINGMUCH at checkout to receive 20% off your order. Subscribe to our ⁠Premium channel.⁠ The first two months are on us. 💙 Give the Gift of a Premium Nothing Much Happens Membership ⁠NMH Merch, Autographed Books, and So Much More!⁠ Pay-It-Forward Premium Membership Fund⁠⁠ Listen to our daytime show ⁠Stories from the Village of Nothing Much⁠ ⁠First This, Kathryn’s guided mediation podcast Follow us on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ Visit ⁠⁠Nothing Much Happens⁠⁠ for more Village fun! Click HERE for More Marmalade, Birdy, and Crumb Adventures! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    31 mins
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Use to struggle to fall asleep but put this on and I’m asleep within 5 mins.

Can’t sleep without it.

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My favourite podcast, I cannot sleep without it, I listen every night. I find Kathryn’s voice and stories so soothing. A fabulous sleep tool.

Can’t sleep without it!

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The only way I can manage to get consistent sleep. Such a calming voice and peaceful stories. Thank you.

For those that struggle to fall asleep

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This is the best sleep story podcast out there that will have you sleeping in no time

I can't sleep without listening to these stories

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listening to these episodes at night helps me to fall asleep fast and when I inevitably wake up every 3 hours, I resume and am back to sleep again.

nightly obsession

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