Nothing much happens: bedtime stories to help you sleep podcast

Nothing much happens: bedtime stories to help you sleep

Having trouble sleeping?  Join Yoga and meditation teacher Kathryn Nicolai for bedtime stories where nothing much happens to help you relax and sleep peacefully. The stories are a soft landing spot for your mind. Rather than letting your brain race through the same thoughts you’ve been chasing all day, we are taking a detour to a calm and comfy place. We tell the story twice and go a bit slower the second time. You can find our book, " [Nothing Much Happens] (https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens) ," in over 20 languages. Request your local bookseller to shelve it: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens

Having trouble sleeping?  Join Yoga and meditation teacher Kathryn Nicolai for bedtime stories where nothing much happens to help you relax and sleep peacefully. The stories are a soft landing spot for your mind. Rather than letting your brain race through the same thoughts you’ve been chasing all day, we are taking a detour to a calm and comfy place. We tell the story twice and go a bit slower the second time. You can find our book, " [Nothing Much Happens] (https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens) ," in over 20 languages. Request your local bookseller to shelve it: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens

 

#334

Comfort & Joy (Encore)

Originally Aired: December 19th, 2022 (Season 10, Episode 29) Our story tonight is called Comfort and Joy, and it’s a story about adding light to the dark evenings of winter. It’s also about bringing back a sweet neighborhood tradition, a Rowen tree laced with lights, and a paper chain to count down the days.  [Preorder your own NMH weighted pillow now!] (https://shop.nothingmuchhappens.com/products/weighted-pillows) Subscribe for ad-free, bonus, and extra-long episodes now, as well as ad-free and early episodes of Stories from the Village of Nothing Much! Search for the NMH Premium channel on Apple Podcasts or follow the link: [nothingmuchhappens.com/premium-subscription] (https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/premium-subscription)   Listen to our new show, Stories from the Village of Nothing Much, on your favorite podcast app. [nothingmuchhappens.com/stories-from-the-village] (https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/stories-from-the-village) Join us tomorrow morning for a meditation at [nothingmuchhappens.com/first-this] (https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/first-this) .  Save over $100 on the [Nothing Much Happens Wind-Down Box] (https://shop.nothingmuchhappens.com/products/wind-down-box) , featuring Kathryn’s favorite relaxation essentials from top wellness brands, including calming supplements, a lavender candle, sleep aids, and more for the perfect bedtime ritual. [Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens] (https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens) See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

19 Dec 2024

32 MINS

32:30

19 Dec 2024


#333

Merry Much Happens

Our stories tonight have been picked by the team that makes Nothing Much…Happen. They are stories of snowfall and candy canes, train sets and tree farms, cats and cows, and card games. From all of us, we wish you sweet dreams. [Nothing Merch Happens!] (https://shop.nothingmuchhappens.com/collections/merch) Now available. [Lindsey ~ Website Designer & Upkeep] (https://hellopixeldesign.com/) [Order your own NMH weighted pillow now!] (https://shop.nothingmuchhappens.com/products/weighted-pillows) Subscribe for ad-free, bonus, and extra-long episodes now, as well as ad-free and early episodes of Stories from the Village of Nothing Much! Search for the NMH Premium channel on Apple Podcasts or follow the link: [nothingmuchhappens.com/premium-subscription] (https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/premium-subscription) Listen to our daytime show, Stories from the Village of Nothing Much, on your favorite podcast app. [nothingmuchhappens.com/stories-from-the-village] (https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/stories-from-the-village) Join us tomorrow morning for a meditation at [nothingmuchhappens.com/first-this] (https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/first-this) . Save over $100 on the [Nothing Much Happens Wind-Down Box] (https://shop.nothingmuchhappens.com/products/wind-down-box) , featuring Kathryn’s favorite relaxation essentials from top wellness brands, including calming supplements, a lavender candle, sleep aids, and more for the perfect bedtime ritual. [Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens] (https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens) See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

16 Dec 2024

2 HR 53 MINS

2:53:36

16 Dec 2024


#332

City Sidewalks (Encore)

Originally Aired: December 14th, 2020 (Season 6, Episode 12) Our story tonight is called City Sidewalks, and it’s a story about an evening looking into shop windows filled with Holiday displays. It’s also about miracles made in gingerbread, realizing when something is good, and the hushed excitement in a theater as the movie is about to begin. [Order your own NMH weighted pillow now!] (https://shop.nothingmuchhappens.com/products/weighted-pillows) Subscribe for ad-free, bonus, and extra-long episodes now, as well as ad-free and early episodes of Stories from the Village of Nothing Much! Search for the NMH Premium channel on Apple Podcasts or follow the link: [nothingmuchhappens.com/premium-subscription] (https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/premium-subscription)   Listen to our new show, Stories from the Village of Nothing Much, on your favorite podcast app. [nothingmuchhappens.com/stories-from-the-village] (https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/stories-from-the-village) Join us tomorrow morning for a meditation at [nothingmuchhappens.com/first-this] (https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/first-this) .  Save over $100 on the [Nothing Much Happens Wind-Down Box] (https://shop.nothingmuchhappens.com/products/wind-down-box) , featuring Kathryn’s favorite relaxation essentials from top wellness brands, including calming supplements, a lavender candle, sleep aids, and more for the perfect bedtime ritual. [Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens] (https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens) See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

12 Dec 2024

33 MINS

33:05

12 Dec 2024


#331

Holiday Window at the Bookshop

Our story tonight is called Holiday Window at the Bookshop, and it’s a story about clearing out the pumpkins and setting up the twinkle lights on a rainy December afternoon. It’s also about old buildings with tall ceilings and heavy front doors, a dog asleep in a chair, paper stars and puddles among the cobblestones, and the promise of a new book to whisk you away somewhere magical. We give to a different charity each week, and this week, we are giving to [Empower] (https://weareempower.org/) . They provide children, teens, and young adults relief from grief and guide them through life following the loss of a parent. [Preorder your own NMH weighted pillow now!] (https://shop.nothingmuchhappens.com/products/weighted-pillows) Subscribe for ad-free, bonus, and extra-long episodes now, as well as ad-free and early episodes of Stories from the Village of Nothing Much! Search for the NMH Premium channel on Apple Podcasts or follow the link: [nothingmuchhappens.com/premium-subscription] (https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/premium-subscription)   Listen to our new show, Stories from the Village of Nothing Much, on your favorite podcast app. [nothingmuchhappens.com/stories-from-the-village] (https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/stories-from-the-village) Join us tomorrow morning for a meditation at [nothingmuchhappens.com/first-this] (https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/first-this) .  Save over $100 on the [Nothing Much Happens Wind-Down Box] (https://shop.nothingmuchhappens.com/products/wind-down-box) , featuring Kathryn’s favorite relaxation essentials from top wellness brands, including calming supplements, a lavender candle, sleep aids, and more for the perfect bedtime ritual. [Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens] (https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens) See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

09 Dec 2024

33 MINS

33:21

09 Dec 2024


#330

Snow and Street Lights (Encore)

Originally Aired: December 4th, 2023 (Season 12, Episode 37) Our story tonight is called Snow and Streetlights, and it’s a story about an afternoon at the bookshop on the edge of winter. It’s also about a bell jingling on a dog’s collar, the soft buffer of the first snowfall, a door held open by a stranger, and a pack of paper stars.  [Preorder your own NMH weighted pillow now!] (https://shop.nothingmuchhappens.com/products/weighted-pillows) Subscribe for ad-free, bonus, and extra-long episodes now, as well as ad-free and early episodes of Stories from the Village of Nothing Much! Search for the NMH Premium channel on Apple Podcasts or follow the link: [nothingmuchhappens.com/premium-subscription] (https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/premium-subscription)   Listen to our new show, Stories from the Village of Nothing Much, on your favorite podcast app. [nothingmuchhappens.com/stories-from-the-village] (https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/stories-from-the-village) Join us tomorrow morning for a meditation at [nothingmuchhappens.com/first-this] (https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/first-this) .  Save over $100 on the [Nothing Much Happens Wind-Down Box] (https://shop.nothingmuchhappens.com/products/wind-down-box) , featuring Kathryn’s favorite relaxation essentials from top wellness brands, including calming supplements, a lavender candle, sleep aids, and more for the perfect bedtime ritual. [Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens] (https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens) See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

05 Dec 2024

33 MINS

33:31

05 Dec 2024


#329

Out of the Cold

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. We give to a different charity each week, and this week, we are giving to the [Howell Nature Center] (https://www.howellnaturecenter.org/donate/) . They pride themselves in being a second home to anyone who wants to Heal, Grow, and Be Wild in nature. [Preorder your own NMH weighted pillow now!] (https://shop.nothingmuchhappens.com/products/weighted-pillows) Subscribe for ad-free, bonus, and extra-long episodes now, as well as ad-free and early episodes of Stories from the Village of Nothing Much! Search for the NMH Premium channel on Apple Podcasts or follow the link: [nothingmuchhappens.com/premium-subscription] (https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/premium-subscription)   Listen to our new show, Stories from the Village of Nothing Much, on your favorite podcast app. [nothingmuchhappens.com/stories-from-the-village] (https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/stories-from-the-village) Join us tomorrow morning for a meditation at [nothingmuchhappens.com/first-this] (https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/first-this) .  Save over $100 on the [Nothing Much Happens Wind-Down Box] (https://shop.nothingmuchhappens.com/products/wind-down-box) , featuring Kathryn’s favorite relaxation essentials from top wellness brands, including calming supplements, a lavender candle, sleep aids, and more for the perfect bedtime ritual. [Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens] (https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens) See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

02 Dec 2024

32 MINS

32:47

02 Dec 2024


#328

The Day After Thanksgiving (Encore)

Originally Aired: November 26th, 2018 (Season 2, Episode 8) Our story tonight is called The Day After Thanksgiving, and it’s a story about enjoying the quiet after a big day, and looking forward to the season to come. It’s also about being in your pajamas for as long as you like, the best way to pop popcorn, and some happy traditions. Subscribe for ad-free, bonus, and extra-long episodes now, as well as ad-free and early episodes of Stories from the Village of Nothing Much! Search for the NMH Premium channel on Apple Podcasts or via [our website.] (http://nothingmuchhappens.com/premium-subscription) Listen to our new show, [Stories from the Village of Nothing Much] (http://nothingmuchhappens.com/stories-from-the-village%C3%82%C2%A0) , on your favorite podcast app. Join us tomorrow morning for a meditation at [www.firstthispodcast.com] (http://www.firstthispodcast.com/) . Save over $100 on Kathryn’s hand-selected wind-down favorites with the [Nothing Much Happens Wind-Down Box] (https://shop.nothingmuchhappens.com/products/wind-down-box) . A collection of products from our amazing partners: ---Eversio Wellness: Chill Now ---Vellabox: Lavender Silk Candle ---Alice Mushrooms Nightcap ---Nutrachamps Tart Cherry Gummies ---A Brighter Year Mini Coloring Book ---NuStrips Sleep Strips ---Woolzies Lavender Roll-On [Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens] (https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens) See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

28 Nov 2024

22 MINS

22:56

28 Nov 2024


#327

Thanksgiving at the Cabin

Our story tonight is called Thanksgiving at the Cabin, and it’s a story about a walk through the woods with a friend to start the day. It’s also about sun on your face, empty branches, and squirrels, cranberries, and apples. The sound of the shower in the other room, and a note written in the steam on the mirror. Family, as you find it, and the deep feeling of enough. We give to a different charity each week, and this week, we are giving to the [Trevor Project] (thetrevorproject.org) . They work to support and safeguard LGBTQIA+ young people. <a href="shop.nothingmuchhappens.com/products/weighted-pillows"></a> [Preorder your own NMH weighted pillow now! ] (https://shop.nothingmuchhappens.com/products/weighted-pillows) [Subscribe for ad-free, bonus, and extra-long episodes now] (https://nothingmuchhappens.com/premium-subscription ) , as well as ad-free and early episodes of Stories from the Village of Nothing Much! Search for the NMH Premium channel on Apple Podcasts. Listen to our new show, [Stories from the Village of Nothing Much] (https://nothingmuchhappens.com/stories-from-the-village) , on your favorite podcast app. Join us tomorrow morning for a meditation at [nothingmuchhappens.com/first-this] (http://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/first-this)   Experience ultimate relaxation with the [Nothing Much Happens Wind-Down Box] (https://shop.nothingmuchhappens.com/products/wind-down-box) , a thoughtfully curated collection of Kathryn’s go-to favorites for winding down.  [Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens] (https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens) See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

25 Nov 2024

33 MINS

33:28

25 Nov 2024


#326

Winter Evening Yoga (Encore)

Originally Aired: November 27th, 2023 (Season 12, Episode 35) Our story tonight is called Winter Evening Yoga, and it’s a story about stepping into a safe, soothing space after a long day. It’s also about bolsters and blankets, love notes sent to yourself, low lights and soft music, and feeling completely at ease. Subscribe for ad-free, bonus, and extra-long episodes now, as well as ad-free and early episodes of Stories from the Village of Nothing Much! Search for the NMH Premium channel on Apple Podcasts or via [our website.] (http://nothingmuchhappens.com/premium-subscription) Listen to our new show, [Stories from the Village of Nothing Much] (http://nothingmuchhappens.com/stories-from-the-village%C3%82%C2%A0) , on your favorite podcast app. Join us tomorrow morning for a meditation at [www.firstthispodcast.com] (http://www.firstthispodcast.com/) . Unwind like never before with the [Nothing Much Happens Wind-Down Box] (https://shop.nothingmuchhappens.com/products/wind-down-box) —a curated selection of Kathryn’s favorite relaxation essentials! Save over $100 on this dreamy collection from top wellness partners. Indulge in a tranquil night’s sleep with everything you need for the perfect bedtime ritual. [Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens] (https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens) See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

21 Nov 2024

34 MINS

34:02

21 Nov 2024


#325

Pie Making

Our story tonight is called Pie Making, and it’s a story about an evening at the bakery with ready workstations and clean aprons. It’s also about an urn of hot cocoa ready on the counter, pastry cutters and crimped crusts, and the stages of learning that eventually allow us to play. We give to a different charity each week, and this week, we are giving to the [Union of Concerned Scientists] (https://ucsusa.org) . They work using rigorous, independent science to solve our planet's most pressing concerns. [Preorder your own NMH weighted pillow now! ] (https://shop.nothingmuchhappens.com/products/weighted-pillows) [Subscribe for ad-free, bonus, and extra-long episodes now] (https://nothingmuchhappens.com/premium-subscription ) , as well as ad-free and early episodes of Stories from the Village of Nothing Much! Search for the NMH Premium channel on Apple Podcasts. Listen to our new show, [Stories from the Village of Nothing Much] (https://nothingmuchhappens.com/stories-from-the-village) , on your favorite podcast app. Join us tomorrow morning for a meditation at [nothingmuchhappens.com/first-this] (http://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/first-this)   Experience ultimate relaxation with the [Nothing Much Happens Wind-Down Box] (https://shop.nothingmuchhappens.com/products/wind-down-box) , a thoughtfully curated collection of Kathryn’s go-to favorites for winding down.  [Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens] (https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens) See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

18 Nov 2024

34 MINS

34:03

18 Nov 2024


#324

First Frost (Encore)

Originally Aired: November 15th, 2021 (Season 8, Episode 15) Our story tonight is called First Frost and it’s a story about enjoying the sparkle of the first signs of winter. It’s also about a kitty watching the birds on a cold morning, pinecones scented with cinnamon, and something precious waiting to be found. Subscribe for ad-free, bonus, and extra-long episodes now, as well as ad-free and early episodes of Stories from the Village of Nothing Much! Search for the NMH Premium channel on Apple Podcasts or via [our website.] (http://nothingmuchhappens.com/premium-subscription) Listen to our new show, [Stories from the Village of Nothing Much] (http://nothingmuchhappens.com/stories-from-the-village%C3%82%C2%A0) , on your favorite podcast app. Join us tomorrow morning for a meditation at [www.firstthispodcast.com] (http://www.firstthispodcast.com/) . Save over $100 on Kathryn’s hand-selected wind-down favorites with the [Nothing Much Happens Wind-Down Box] (https://shop.nothingmuchhappens.com/products/wind-down-box) . A collection of products from our amazing partners: ---Eversio Wellness: Chill Now ---Vellabox: Lavender Silk Candle ---Alice Mushrooms Nightcap ---Nutrachamps Tart Cherry Gummies ---A Brighter Year Mini Coloring Book ---NuStrips Sleep Strips ---Woolzies Lavender Roll-On [Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens] (https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens) See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

14 Nov 2024

34 MINS

34:12

14 Nov 2024


#323

Pies & Pinecones

Our story tonight is called Pies and Pinecones, and it’s a story about an upcoming adventure dreamt up in front of a fire. It’s also about a drawing spotted in the paper, a fence with a shared gate between yards, deep breaths, a shelf full of cookbooks, and delicious plans.  We give to a different charity each week, and this week, we are giving to  [the Movember Foundation;] (https://us.movember.com )  they are more than mustaches, folks. They are taking on men’s physical, emotional, and mental health globally.  [Preorder your own NMH weighted pillow now! ] (https://shop.nothingmuchhappens.com/products/weighted-pillows) Subscribe for ad-free, bonus, and extra-long episodes now, as well as ad-free and early episodes of Stories from the Village of Nothing Much! Search for the NMH Premium channel on Apple Podcasts or via [our website.] (http://nothingmuchhappens.com/premium-subscription) Listen to our new show, [Stories from the Village of Nothing Much] (http://nothingmuchhappens.com/stories-from-the-village%C3%82%C2%A0) , on your favorite podcast app. Join us tomorrow morning for a meditation at [www.firstthispodcast.com] (http://www.firstthispodcast.com/) . Unwind like never before with the [Nothing Much Happens Wind-Down Box] (https://shop.nothingmuchhappens.com/products/wind-down-box) —a curated selection of Kathryn’s favorite relaxation essentials! Indulge in a tranquil night’s sleep with everything you need for the perfect bedtime ritual. [Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens] (https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens) See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

11 Nov 2024

29 MINS

29:42

11 Nov 2024


#322

Ship In A Bottle (Encore)

Originally Aired: November 14th, 2022 (Season 10, Episode 24) Our story tonight is called Ship in a Bottle, and it’s about a crate of bequests ready to be unwrapped. It’s also about the dark bark of oak trees after a storm, garden benches waiting to be sat on, and the ordinary magic of handmade things. Subscribe for ad-free, bonus, and extra-long episodes now, as well as ad-free and early episodes of Stories from the Village of Nothing Much! Search for the NMH Premium channel on Apple Podcasts or via [our website.] (http://nothingmuchhappens.com/premium-subscription) Listen to our new show, [Stories from the Village of Nothing Much] (http://nothingmuchhappens.com/stories-from-the-village%C3%82%C2%A0) , on your favorite podcast app. Join us tomorrow morning for a meditation at [www.firstthispodcast.com] (http://www.firstthispodcast.com/) . Experience ultimate relaxation with the [Nothing Much Happens Wind-Down Box] (https://shop.nothingmuchhappens.com/products/wind-down-box) , a thoughtfully curated collection of Kathryn’s go-to favorites for winding down. Save over $100 on this serene set from trusted wellness partners, including A Brighter Year Mini Coloring Book, NuStrips Sleep Strips, a Woolzies Lavender Roll-On, and more. Treat yourself to a peaceful night’s sleep with everything you need for the ideal bedtime routine. [Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens] (https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens) See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

07 Nov 2024

35 MINS

35:52

07 Nov 2024


#321

Autumn Sun

Our story tonight is called Autumn Sun, and it’s a story about a day at Weathervane Farm, treating the animals to autumnal enrichment. It’s also about light shifting through orange and red leaves, the pillowy soil of a well-tilled garden, the last pumpkins picked from their vines, and the simple joy of watching kids play. We give to a different charity each week, and this week, we are giving to [Four Paws International] (https://www.four-paws.org/) . Their vision is a world where humans treat animals with respect, empathy, and understanding.  Subscribe for ad-free, bonus, and extra-long episodes now, as well as ad-free and early episodes of Stories from the Village of Nothing Much! Search for the NMH Premium channel on Apple Podcasts or via [our website.] (http://nothingmuchhappens.com/premium-subscription) Listen to our new show, [Stories from the Village of Nothing Much] (http://nothingmuchhappens.com/stories-from-the-village%C3%82%C2%A0) , on your favorite podcast app. Join us tomorrow morning for a meditation at [firstthispodcast.com] (http://www.firstthispodcast.com/) . Unwind like never before with the [Nothing Much Happens Wind-Down Box] (https://shop.nothingmuchhappens.com/products/wind-down-box) —a curated selection of Kathryn’s favorite relaxation essentials! Save over $100 on this dreamy collection from top wellness partners, featuring:  Eversio Wellness Chill Now, a Lavender Silk Candle from Vellabox, Alice Mushrooms Nightcap, Nutrachamps Tart Cherry Gummies, and more. Indulge in a tranquil night’s sleep with everything you need for the perfect bedtime ritual. [Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens] (https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens) See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

04 Nov 2024

34 MINS

34:35

04 Nov 2024