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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
  • Return to the Chalet, Part 3

    Return to the Chalet, Part 3
    Jan 12 2026
    Our story tonight is called Return to the Chalet, Part 3, and it is, for now, the last in this series. It’s a story about a trek through the snow to the home of a friend, it’s also about French Toast and roasted potatoes, a snoring dog beside the fire, bird feeders and twinkle lights, lighted windows seen from a far and someplace safe to wait out the storm. Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠Premium channel.⁠⁠⁠⁠ The first month is on us. 💙 One Skin | Get 15% off OneSkin with the code NOTHINGMUCH at https://www.oneskin.co/NOTHINGMUCH #oneskinpod We give to a different charity each week and this week we are giving to the ⁠Proper Help Foundation⁠. Their purpose is to pay off student lunch debt and help families receive the proper help they deserve. ⁠⁠⁠⁠NMH Merch, Autographed Books and More!⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen to our daytime show ⁠⁠⁠⁠Stories from the Village of Nothing Much⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sit Meditation with Kathryn⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Pay it forward subscription⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠Nothing Much Happens⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more Village fun! Need more coziness? Cuddle up at the Cabin here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    37 mins
  • Window Weather (Encore)

    Window Weather (Encore)
    Jan 8 2026
    Originally aired on January 6th, 2025 (Season 15, Episode 2) Our story tonight is called Window Weather, and it’s a story about the deep cold of mid-winter and calm cozy feeling of watching it from your window. It’s also about oranges and lemons, bells on collars, a well stocked pantry and fridge, and the joy of getting into your pajamas at three in the afternoon. Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠Premium channel.⁠⁠⁠ The first month is on us. 💙 Cured | Get better sleep with Cured Nutrition’s Sleep Bundle. It’s already 10% off and you can stack an additional 20% off at checkout. Plus, all orders over $100 ship free. Visit https://www.curednutrition.com/NOTHINGMUCH and use code SWEETDREAMS at checkout to save. ⁠⁠⁠⁠NMH Merch, Autographed Books and More!⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen to our daytime show ⁠⁠⁠⁠Stories from the Village of Nothing Much⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sit Meditation with Kathryn⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Pay it forward subscription⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠Nothing Much Happens⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more Village fun! Missing our favorite fur friends? Visit them at this playlist! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    40 mins
  • Return to the Chalet, Part 2

    Return to the Chalet, Part 2
    Jan 5 2026
    Our story tonight is called Return to the Chalet, Part 2, and it’s picking up where Part 1 ended, at a little cabin at the foot of a snow-covered slope. It’s also about waking without an alarm and coffee by the fire, saunas and hot stones, soft hoodies, and not having to decide anything, quiet exchanges, and the achievement of letting yourself receive care without argument. We donate to a different charity each week, and this week we are supporting The Canadian Children’s Book Centre. They work to help Canadian parents, librarians, educators, and caregivers foster a lifelong love of reading in children and teens. Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠Premium channel.⁠⁠⁠ The first month is on us. 💙 ⁠⁠⁠⁠NMH Merch, Autographed Books and More!⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen to our daytime show ⁠⁠⁠⁠Stories from the Village of Nothing Much⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sit Meditation with Kathryn⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Pay it forward subscription⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠Nothing Much Happens⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more Village fun! Get cozy at the Inn with this playlist! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    31 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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