Nothing much happens: bedtime stories to help you sleep podcast

Nothing much happens: bedtime stories to help you sleep

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.

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.

 

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Late at the Library

Our story tonight is called Late at the Library, and it’s a story about an evening of stud... more

20 Apr 2026

34 MINS

34:49

20 Apr 2026


#471

First Mow of the Year (Encore)

Originally aired April 29, 2024 (Season 13, Episode 35) Our story tonight is called First... more

16 Apr 2026

33 MINS

33:20

16 Apr 2026


#470

Slightly More Happens - April Adventures

Our stories tonight carry us into the bright days of Spring, with stories about time spent... more

13 Apr 2026

1 HR 17 MINS

1:17:02

13 Apr 2026


#469

Piano Lessons (Encore)

Originally aired April 15, 2024 (Season 13, Episode 31) Our story tonight is called Piano ... more

09 Apr 2026

30 MINS

30:47

09 Apr 2026


#468

Connect the Dots

Our story tonight is called Connect the Dots, and it’s a story about a moment carved out o... more

06 Apr 2026

32 MINS

32:52

06 Apr 2026


#467

Toast and Marmalade (Encore)

Originally aired April 5, 2021 (Season 7, Episode 7) Our story tonight is called Toast and... more

02 Apr 2026

36 MINS

36:46

02 Apr 2026


#466

Crayons and Grains of Sand

Our story tonight is called Crayons and Grains of Sand, and it’s a story about a quiet mor... more

30 Mar 2026

37 MINS

37:04

30 Mar 2026


#465

Rain on the Lake (Encore)

Originally aired March 24, 2025 (Season 15, Episode 24) Our story tonight is called Rain o... more

26 Mar 2026

35 MINS

35:34

26 Mar 2026


#464

Soap Bubbles and Sidewalks

Our story tonight is called Soap Bubbles and Sidewalks, and it’s a story about some spring... more

23 Mar 2026

33 MINS

33:38

23 Mar 2026


#463

Mudlarking on the River, Part 2 (Encore)

Originally aired March 11, 2024 (Season 13, Episode 21) Our story tonight is called Mudlar... more

19 Mar 2026

32 MINS

32:43

19 Mar 2026


#462

Slightly More Happens - March Mutts and Meows

Our stories tonight speak to the magic of the Inn on the lake, a secret space behind a hid... more

16 Mar 2026

1 HR 32 MINS

1:32:00

16 Mar 2026


#461

Mudlarking on the River, Part 1 (Encore)

Originally aired March 4, 2024 (Season 13, Episode 19) Our story tonight is called Mudlark... more

12 Mar 2026

31 MINS

31:28

12 Mar 2026