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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
  • Autumn at the Inn, Part 4

    Autumn at the Inn, Part 4
    Oct 6 2025
    Our story tonight is called Autumn at the Inn, Part Four, and for now it’s the last in this series. It’s a story about a new routine that heals as it unfolds, a morning cup of tea drunk from a window seat on the second floor, a room full of interesting objects, and stories waiting to be heard. It’s also about an armful of letters, a bike ride through falling leaves and stepping into something new to find yourself again. Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first month is on us. 💙 Nature’s Sunshine is offering 20% off your first order plus free shipping. Go to naturessunshine.com and use the code NOTHINGMUCH at checkout. We give to a different charity each week and this week we are giving to Forever Home Dog Rescue. They rescue dogs in need, and help them find their forever homes. 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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    34 mins
  • The Porch Steps (Encore)

    The Porch Steps (Encore)
    Oct 2 2025
    Originally presented as Season 12, Episode 19, October 2, 2023 Our story tonight is called The Porch Steps, and it’s a story about tending to a satisfying chore on a cool day. It’s also about acorns falling on the sidewalk, the scent of a wood fire on a cool night, a daydream about the wind, and stepping back to take in a job well done. 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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    34 mins
  • Autumn at the Inn, Part 3

    Autumn at the Inn, Part 3
    Sep 29 2025
    Our story tonight is called Autumn at the Inn, Part Three. And, you guessed it, it is a continuation of the last two episodes. Though you don't need to go back and listen to those if you slept through them, which I hope you did. This is a story about arriving somewhere you've never been, but where you feel instantly at home. It's also about eucalyptus and chamomile, a thick blanket at the foot of the bed, ducks on the lake, meeting a new friend, and a meal shared in the moonlight. 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 Forever Home Dog Rescue. They rescue dogs in need, and help them find their forever homes. Moonbird: Listeners can get 15% off at moonbird.life/nothingmuchhappens Go to AquaTru.com now for 20% off your purifier using promo code NOTHINGMUCH. AquaTru even comes with a 30-day best-tasting water guarantee. 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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    45 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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Nothing much happens saves me every night that I have runaway thoughts. I often wake up at 1am with my mind racing and I put this on and it distracts me enough to fall asleep and stay asleep. Cannot recommend it more

Excellent

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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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