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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Slightly More Happens - July Journeys

Our stories tonight treat us to many sunny moments in and around the Inn. They are stories... more

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In the Map Room (Encore)

Originally aired July 7, 2020 (Season 6, Episode 1) Our story tonight is called In the Map... more

09 Jul 2026

30 MINS

30:13

09 Jul 2026


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Out and Back

Our story tonight is called Out and Back, and it’s a story about a calm way to cap a long ... more

06 Jul 2026

35 MINS

35:02

06 Jul 2026


#492

The Evening of the 4th (Encore)

Originally aired July 7, 2025 (Season 16, Episode 2) Our story tonight is called The Eveni... more

02 Jul 2026

32 MINS

32:33

02 Jul 2026


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Slow Life

Our story tonight is called Slow Life, and it’s about changing your pace in lots of small ... more

29 Jun 2026

32 MINS

32:37

29 Jun 2026


#490

The Last Day of School (Encore)

Originally presented as Bonus Episode 6 of Season 15 (June 1, 2025) Our story tonight is c... more

25 Jun 2026

30 MINS

30:06

25 Jun 2026


#489

Family Photos

Our story tonight is called Family Photos, and it’s a story about an afternoon in the vill... more

22 Jun 2026

33 MINS

33:24

22 Jun 2026


#488

The Cabin in Summer (Encore)

Originally aired June 23, 2025 (Season 15, Episode 50) Our story tonight is called The Cab... more

18 Jun 2026

30 MINS

30:46

18 Jun 2026


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Slightly More Happens - June Joy

Our stories tonight have us packing up the car and heading out of town to the cottage. The... more

15 Jun 2026

1 HR 19 MINS

1:19:29

15 Jun 2026


#486

W-A-L-K (Encore)

[Pre-register for the new Nothing Much Happens App here.] (https://www.nothingmuchhappens.... more

11 Jun 2026

32 MINS

32:22

11 Jun 2026


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The Gardener's Arms

Our story tonight is called The Gardener’s Arms, and it’s a story about a developing frien... more

08 Jun 2026

35 MINS

35:00

08 Jun 2026


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Paddling on the Canal (Encore)

[Pre-register for the new Nothing Much Happens App here.] (https://www.nothingmuchhappens.... more

04 Jun 2026

38 MINS

38:58

04 Jun 2026


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Piano Piano

Our story tonight is called Piano, Piano, and it’s a story about replacing rush with somet... more

01 Jun 2026

30 MINS

30:43

01 Jun 2026


#482

Petrichor (Encore)

Originally Aired: May 15th, 2022 (Season 9, Episode 2)   Our story tonight is called Petri... more

28 May 2026

36 MINS

36:20

28 May 2026


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A Concert in the Park

Our story tonight is called A Concert in the Park, and it’s a story about a warm evening s... more

25 May 2026

36 MINS

36:55

25 May 2026