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Nothing much happens: bedtime stories to help you sleep

Nothing much happens: bedtime stories to help you sleep

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 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.2025 Wellness Loud Hygiene & Healthy Living
Episodes
  • The Corner Store (Encore)

    The Corner Store (Encore)
    Aug 21 2025
    Originally Aired: August 28th, 2022 (Season 10, Episode 13) Our story tonight is called The Corner Store, and it’s a story about the aisles of the neighborhood grocery where there are always interesting things to discover. It’s also about a display of school supplies, a recipe from a neighbor, and the feeling of belonging in a particular place. Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first month is on us. 💙 NMH merch, autographed books and more! Pay it forward subscription Listen to our daytime show Stories from the Village of Nothing Much. First This, Kathryn’s guided mediation podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    33 mins
  • Early Signs of Autumn

    Early Signs of Autumn
    Aug 18 2025
    Our story tonight is called Early Signs of Autumn, and it’s a story about turning leaves and a slight spicy scent on the breeze. It’s also about zucchini bread and hot coffees traded for iced, school supplies and new mysteries at the bookshop, orange candles, shifting evening light, and excitement for new experiences to come. Subscribe to our ⁠Premium channel.⁠ The first month is on us. 💙 We give to a different charity each week and this week we are giving to ⁠Seal Rescue Ireland⁠, a charity dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and release of sick, injured, or orphaned seals. ⁠NMH merch, autographed books and more!⁠ ⁠Pay it forward subscription⁠ Listen to our daytime show ⁠Stories from the Village of Nothing Much⁠. ⁠First This, Kathryn’s guided mediation podcast. ⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    31 mins
  • Yard Sale (Encore)

    Yard Sale (Encore)
    Aug 14 2025
    Originally presented as Season 10, Episode 10, August 8, 2022 Our story tonight is called Yard Sale, or, Another Man’s Treasure, and it’s a story about a neighborhood event on a summer day. It’s also about sidewalk chalk art, a collection of salt and pepper shakers, and red petunias growing in a flower box. Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first month is on us. 💙 NMH merch, autographed books and more! Pay it forward subscription Listen to our daytime show Stories from the Village of Nothing Much. First This, Kathryn’s guided mediation podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    30 mins
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Use to struggle to fall asleep but put this on and I’m asleep within 5 mins.

Can’t sleep without it.

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My favourite podcast, I cannot sleep without it, I listen every night. I find Kathryn’s voice and stories so soothing. A fabulous sleep tool.

Can’t sleep without it!

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The only way I can manage to get consistent sleep. Such a calming voice and peaceful stories. Thank you.

For those that struggle to fall asleep

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This is the best sleep story podcast out there that will have you sleeping in no time

I can't sleep without listening to these stories

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listening to these episodes at night helps me to fall asleep fast and when I inevitably wake up every 3 hours, I resume and am back to sleep again.

nightly obsession

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Listen every night and I don’t even remember falling asleep so fast. I don’t even get through one episode

Love

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I've been hooked on podcast for over a year now and what she says is true. Make this a habit and you'll feel good and fall asleep. At first I thought it was silly, and just listened to one. And then I wanted to hear more about marmalade and then just wanted more of that soothing calm voice, and someone to watch over me. All her words, magic. LOVE this.

Not sleeping? Listen to this now.

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Absolutely loved the story.i struugled to fall asleep that night so i ended uphearig the entire story. it was one of the most soothing and comforting stories I've heard (or at least remember hearing). I feel like it will be the top of my go-to stories when I struggle to sleep

Amazing!

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I’ve been a premium member and have her book. I use one source almost every night. Cannot rate her highly enough

Life changer

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I’m usually asleep with the set up for each story. The routine helps to settle me in for a cosy sleep. On the odd occasion I don’t have connectivity I just use the set up myself and I’m asleep before I know it.
Kathryn’s voice and tone is soothing.

My bedtime companion

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