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.

 

#411

Chef and Sycamore (Encore)

Our story tonight is called Chef and Sycamore, and it’s a story about an afternoon in the ... more

25 Sep 2025

35 MINS

35:54

25 Sep 2025


#410

Autumn at the Inn, Part 2

Our story tonight is called Autumn at the Inn, Part 2, and it’s the second in this series,... more

22 Sep 2025

37 MINS

37:49

22 Sep 2025


#409

Thunder and Lightning (Encore)

Originally presented as Episode 31 of Season 14, September 16, 2024 Our story tonight is c... more

18 Sep 2025

40 MINS

40:05

18 Sep 2025


#408

Autumn at the Inn, Part 1

Our story tonight is called Autumn at the Inn, Part One, and it’s a story written for all ... more

15 Sep 2025

34 MINS

34:00

15 Sep 2025


#407

The Librarian (Encore)

Originally aired on Season 10, Episode 14 Our story tonight is called The Librarian. It’s ... more

11 Sep 2025

35 MINS

35:06

11 Sep 2025


#406

Autumn World

Our story tonight is called Autumn World, and it’s a story about a morning with the window... more

08 Sep 2025

38 MINS

38:36

08 Sep 2025


#405

Sleeping Weather (Encore)

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

04 Sep 2025

34 MINS

34:38

04 Sep 2025


#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

29:35

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

42 MINS

42:32

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

33 MINS

33:02

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