Nothing much happens: bedtime stories to help you sleep podcast

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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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Recipe Testing (Encore)

Originally presented as: Season 16, Episode 38 (November 10th, 2025) Our story tonight is ... more

12 hrs Ago

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Closing Up for the Season, Part 2

Our story tonight is called Closing up for the Season, Part Two and it’s the second sectio... more

09 Nov 2026

33 MINS

33:25

09 Nov 2026


#532

How To Listen

The Village is growing, and new voices and new stories are finding a home here. Because of... more

06 Nov 2026

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01:35

06 Nov 2026


#531

The Middle Path (Encore)

Originally presented as: Season 12, Episode 29 (November 6th, 2023) Our story tonight is c... more

05 Nov 2026

34 MINS

34:00

05 Nov 2026


#530

Closing Up for the Season, Part 1

Our story tonight is called Closing up for the Season, Part One and it’s a story about a d... more

02 Nov 2026

37 MINS

37:05

02 Nov 2026


#529

The Secret Stair (Encore)

Originally presented as Season 14, Episode 43 (Oct 27, 2024) Our story tonight is called T... more

29 Oct 2026

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29 Oct 2026


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Doug the Pug and Dory in the Village for Halloween

Our story tonight is called Doug the Pug and Dory in the Village for Halloween, and it’s a... more

26 Oct 2026

47 MINS

47:52

26 Oct 2026


#527

All Hallows' Eve at the Inn (Encore)

Our story tonight is called All Hallows’ Eve at the Inn, and it’s the third in our special... more

22 Oct 2026

41 MINS

41:40

22 Oct 2026


#526

The Moon and the Maker's Mark

Our story tonight is calledThe Moon and the Maker’s Mark,and it’s a story about a friendsh... more

19 Oct 2026

1 HR 01 MINS

1:01:32

19 Oct 2026


#525

Crows and Candles (Encore)

Originally presented as Season 14, Episode 39 (Oct 14, 2024) Our story tonight is called C... more

15 Oct 2026

39 MINS

39:12

15 Oct 2026


#524

Slightly More Happens - October Oracles

Our stories tonight are some of my favorites. We’ll spend time at the Inn as the pumpkins ... more

12 Oct 2026

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2:09:49

12 Oct 2026


#523

The Corn Maze or The Say Yes Club (Encore)

Originally presented as Season 12, Episode 23 (Oct 16, 2023) Our story tonight is called T... more

08 Oct 2026

31 MINS

31:37

08 Oct 2026


#522

Paper Flowers

Our story tonight is called Paper Flowers, and it’s a story about a place to spend a cozy ... more

05 Oct 2026

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31:19

05 Oct 2026


#521

Autumn Ride (Encore)

Originally Presented as Episode 19 of Season 10 (Oct 10, 2022) Our story tonight is called... more

01 Oct 2026

31 MINS

31:59

01 Oct 2026