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.

 

#405

Sleeping Weather (Encore)

Originally aired as Episode 15 of Season 10 Our story tonight is called Sleeping Weather, ... more

Yesterday

34 MINS

34:08

Yesterday


#404

The Swim Platform

Our story tonight is called The Swim Platform, and it’s a story about one of the last swim... more

01 Sep 2025

31 MINS

31:47

01 Sep 2025


#403

Summer Harvest (Encore)

Originally aired as Episode 3 of Season 4, August 26, 2019 Our story tonight is called Sum... more

28 Aug 2025

29 MINS

29:05

28 Aug 2025


#402

New Path

Our story tonight is called New Path, and it’s a story about a late-summer stroll through ... more

25 Aug 2025

41 MINS

41:32

25 Aug 2025


#401

The Corner Store (Encore)

Originally Aired: August 28th, 2022 (Season 10, Episode 13) Our story tonight is called Th... more

21 Aug 2025

32 MINS

32:32

21 Aug 2025


#400

Early Signs of Autumn

Our story tonight is called Early Signs of Autumn, and it’s a story about turning leaves a... more

18 Aug 2025

30 MINS

30:43

18 Aug 2025


#399

Yard Sale (Encore)

Originally presented as Season 10, Episode 10, August 8, 2022 Our story tonight is called ... more

14 Aug 2025

30 MINS

30:07

14 Aug 2025


#398

The Journal

Our story tonight is called The Journal, and it’s a story about the blank pages of a beaut... more

11 Aug 2025

32 MINS

32:54

11 Aug 2025


#397

The Labyrinth (Encore)

Originally presented as Episode 3 of Season 6, August 10, 2020 Our story tonight is called... more

07 Aug 2025

32 MINS

32:09

07 Aug 2025


#396

Pool Day

Our story tonight is called Pool Day, and it’s a story about a cool dip in the water on a ... more

04 Aug 2025

34 MINS

34:41

04 Aug 2025


#395

Beach Walk (Encore)

Originally presented as Episode 8 of Season 10, July 25, 2022 Our story tonight is called ... more

31 Jul 2025

31 MINS

31:57

31 Jul 2025


#394

Sidewalk Chalk

Our story tonight is called Sidewalk Chalk, and it’s a story about a journey through the p... more

28 Jul 2025

33 MINS

33:16

28 Jul 2025


#393

At the Summer Fair (Encore)

Originally Aired: July 14th, 2019 (Season 3 Episode 13) Our story tonight is called At the... more

24 Jul 2025

23 MINS

23:06

24 Jul 2025


#392

Rainy Day Rituals

Our story tonight is called Rainy Day Rituals, and it’s a story about small tasks attended... more

21 Jul 2025

33 MINS

33:14

21 Jul 2025


#391

Back to the Bakery (Encore)

Originally presented as Episode 1 of Season 8 Our story tonight is called Back to the Bake... more

17 Jul 2025

42 MINS

42:55

17 Jul 2025


#390

Street Sweepers

Our story tonight is called Street Sweepers, and it’s a story about an early morning tendi... more

14 Jul 2025

38 MINS

38:04

14 Jul 2025


#389

When the Streetlights Come On (Encore)

Originally presented as Episode 11 of Season 14 Our story tonight is called When the Stree... more

10 Jul 2025

37 MINS

37:40

10 Jul 2025


#388

The Evening of the 4th

Our story tonight is called The Evening of the 4th, and it’s a story about a day-long even... more

07 Jul 2025

33 MINS

33:17

07 Jul 2025


#387

Heirloom (Encore)

Originally presented as Episode 6 of Season 12. Our story tonight is called Heirloom, and ... more

03 Jul 2025

33 MINS

33:28

03 Jul 2025


#386

The Last Train Home

Our story tonight is called The Last Train Home, and it's a story about a few moments at t... more

30 Jun 2025

33 MINS

33:20

30 Jun 2025


#385

Magic Words (Encore)

Originally presented as Episode 3 of Season 12 Our story tonight is called Magic Words, an... more

26 Jun 2025

30 MINS

30:56

26 Jun 2025


#384

The Cabin in Summer

Our story tonight is called The Cabin in Summer, and it’s a story about days spent in the ... more

23 Jun 2025

32 MINS

32:44

23 Jun 2025


#383

From the Hammock (Encore)

Originally presented as Episode 13 of Season 7 Our story tonight is called From the Hammoc... more

19 Jun 2025

35 MINS

35:21

19 Jun 2025


#382

W-A-L-K

Our story tonight is called W-A-L-K, and it’s a story about a little brown dog and his fav... more

16 Jun 2025

35 MINS

35:21

16 Jun 2025


#381

The Lake at the Inn (Encore)

Originally presented as Episode 12 of Season 7, June 14, 2021 Our story tonight is called ... more

12 Jun 2025

38 MINS

38:56

12 Jun 2025