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Nothing much happens: bedtime stories to help you sleep

Nothing much happens: bedtime stories to help you sleep

By: Wellness Loud
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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
  • Tiny House (Encore)

    Tiny House (Encore)
    Apr 30 2026
    Originally aired April 14, 2025 (Season 15, Episode 30) Our story tonight is called Tiny House, and it’s a story about a snug small space to relax in. It’s also about impatiens for the flower bed, sunny days on the edge of the woods, hammocks and reading nooks, and the relief of having fewer decisions to make and more time to enjoy. Thank you for being a Premium subscriber. 💙 Pre-order Kathryn’s new book here! 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    31 mins
  • April Showers

    April Showers
    Apr 27 2026
    Our story tonight is called April Showers, and it’s a story about a cloudy day spent window shopping in the village. It’s also about the lovely sound the point of an umbrella makes against cobblestones, a bicycle ride taken just before the rain falls, and the perfect place to settle in to watch once it does. Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first month is on us. 💙 Get 15% off OneSkin with the code NOTHINGMUCH at oneskin.co/NOTHINGMUCH. #oneskinpod We give to a different charity each week, and this week we are giving to Birdie’s Bookmobile, a non-profit organization committed to ending book deserts and improving children's literacy and book access in Metro Detroit. Pre-order Kathryn’s new book here! 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! A playlist full of Marmie, Birdy, and Crumb! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    33 mins
  • The Tulip Farm (Encore)

    The Tulip Farm (Encore)
    Apr 23 2026
    Originally Aired: April 18th, 2021 (Season 7 Episode 8) Our story tonight is called The Tulip Farm, and it’s a story about a bright spring day among beds of flowers. It’s also about a gift left at dawn, redwing blackbirds, and soft moments that take your breath away. Subscribe to our ⁠Premium channel.⁠ The first month is on us. 💙 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. ⁠⁠Pre-Order Links for Kathryn's New Book Here!⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠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! Find NMH Spotify Playlists Here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    37 mins

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This is an incredibly effective, lovely, feel-good sleeping aid. Love this. Thank you for making it!

Well Done!

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I Love the story's, and her voice, but the intro is SUCH A DRAG

Awesome

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This woman is the best in the biz for night time podcasts. I have been through a ton of them, so i feel qualified to give that rating! these keep me asleep ALL NIGHT. I can even dream again, and they are all pleasant dreams. I'm SO grateful for this free podcast 🥲🙏🏻 love you NMH podcast!!!!!

100/100 STARS!!!!

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Love the readers voice, so calming. I also like that the story is read a second time but slower.

These stories really so help you sleep

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This really does help you fall asleep, and have a deeper more restful sleep- at least I’ve found it to have done so. It is perfect

Absolutely Superb

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