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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.
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Find our bestselling book Nothing Much Happens in over 20 languages worldwide.

Nothing much happens: bedtime stories to help you sleep

Our story tonight is called Holiday Window at the Bookshop, and it’s a story about clearing out the pumpkins and setting up the twinkle lights on a rainy December afternoon. It’s also about old buildings with tall ceilings and heavy front doors, a dog asleep in a chair, paper stars and puddles among the cobblestones, and the promise of a new book to whisk you away somewhere magical.

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We give to a different charity each week, and this week, we are giving to Empower. They provide children, teens, and young adults relief from grief and guide them through life following the loss of a parent.

Preorder your own NMH weighted pillow now!

Listen to our new show, Stories from the Village of Nothing Much, on your favorite podcast app. nothingmuchhappens.com/stories-from-the-village

Join us tomorrow morning for a meditation at nothingmuchhappens.com/first-this. 

Save over $100 on the Nothing Much Happens Wind-Down Box, featuring Kathryn’s favorite relaxation essentials from top wellness brands, including calming supplements, a lavender candle, sleep aids, and more for the perfect bedtime ritual.

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Holiday Window at the Bookshop

Originally Aired: December 14th, 2020 (Season 6, Episode 12)

Our story tonight is called City Sidewalks, and it’s a story about an evening looking into shop windows filled with Holiday displays. It’s also about miracles made in gingerbread, realizing when something is good, and the hushed excitement in a theater as the movie is about to begin.

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Listen to our new show, Stories from the Village of Nothing Much, on your favorite podcast app. nothingmuchhappens.com/stories-from-the-village

Join us tomorrow morning for a meditation at nothingmuchhappens.com/first-this. 

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City Sidewalks (Encore)

Originally Aired: December 19th, 2022 (Season 10, Episode 29)

Our story tonight is called Comfort and Joy, and it’s a story about adding light to the dark evenings of winter. It’s also about bringing back a sweet neighborhood tradition, a Rowen tree laced with lights, and a paper chain to count down the days. 

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Comfort & Joy (Encore)

Our story tonight is called Snowstorm at Weathervane Farm, and it’s a story about settling all the animals on the farm into their cozy stalls and pens before the blizzard arrives. It's also about the pond icing over, friendships that reach beyond species, blueberries and extra blankets, rubber boots, and the excitement of fresh snow.

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We give to a different charity each week and this week we are giving to the International Fund for Animal Welfare. They are a global non-profit helping animals and people thrive together.

www.ifaw.org

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Listen to our new show Stories from the Village of Nothing Much on your favorite podcast app. nothingmuchhappens.com/stories-from-the-village 

Join us tomorrow morning for a meditation at nothingmuchhappens.com/first-this 

Save over $100 on Kathryn’s hand-selected wind-down favorites with the Nothing Much Happens Wind-Down Box. A collection of products from our amazing partners:

• Eversio Wellness: Chill Now

• Vellabox: Lavender Silk Candle

• Alice Mushrooms Nightcap

• Nutrachamps Tart Cherry Gummies

• A Brighter Year Mini Coloring Book

• NuStrips Sleep Strips

• Woolzies Lavender Roll-On
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Snowstorm at Weathervane Farm

(Originally Aired: January 30th, 2022 Original: Season 9, Episode 5)

Our story tonight is called Breathe in, Breathe Out, and it’s a story about setting aside some time to just be in a special place. It’s also about a cup of green tea, learning to hop away a little less, and the goodness of knowing you are welcome.

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Breathe In, Breathe Out (Encore)

Our story tonight is called Snow Day in the Village, and it follows up on the recent storm that blew threw Nothing Much. It’s about checking on neighbors as the drifts pile up, shovels and thick socks. It’s also about banana bread, puppy paw prints in the snow, books and blankets, and small acts that connect and protect us.

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We give to a different charity each week and this week we are giving to Veganuary. Working to encourage people worldwide to try vegan for January and beyond. 

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Listen to our daytime show Stories from the Village of Nothing Much on your favorite podcast app. 

Join us tomorrow morning for a meditation

Save over $100 on Kathryn’s hand-selected wind-down favourites with the Nothing Much Happens Wind-Down Box. A collection of products from our amazing partners:

 Eversio Wellness: Chill Now

 Vellabox: Lavender Silk Candle

 Alice Mushrooms Nightcap

 Nutrachamps Tart Cherry Gummies

 A Brighter Year Mini Coloring Book

 NuStrips Sleep Strips

 Woolzies Lavender Roll-On

 
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Snow Day in the Village

(Originally Aired: December 31st, 2023 Original: Season 13, Episode 1)

Our story tonight is called The Sleeper Car, and it’s a story about a trip where the mode of travel is more important than the destination. It’s also about crisp ironed linens, a little notebook that fits perfectly into your pocket, the mystery of strangers across the dining car, and waking up to a snowy sunrise.

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The Sleeper Car (Encore)

(Originally Aired: February 7th, 2021 Original: Season 7, Episode 3)

Our story tonight is called Keepsake, and it’s a story about stepping back through time to remember a particular rainy day. It’s also about sunflowers, the things our younger selves can teach us, and a scrap of something saved for years in a box.

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Keepsake (Encore)

Our story tonight is called Valentine’s at the Inn, Part Two, and it continues from last week, a tale of a little romance and a lot of coziness by the lake. It’s also about cinnamon and cardamom, crepe paper streamers decorating the ballroom, and the excitement of a properly planned event about to start.

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We give to a different charity each week, and this week, we are giving to Stray Dog,Inc. Stray Dog provides every rescue with a healthy, happy life until a forever home is found.

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Order your own NMH weighted pillow now!

Listen to our daytime show, Stories from the Village of Nothing Much, on your favorite podcast app.

Join us tomorrow morning for a meditation.

Save over $100 on Kathryn’s hand-selected wind-down favorites with the Nothing Much Happens Wind-Down Box. A collection of products from our amazing partners:

 Eversio Wellness: Chill Now

 Vellabox: Lavender Silk Candle

 Alice Mushrooms Nightcap

 Nutrachamps Tart Cherry Gummies

 A Brighter Year Mini Coloring Book

 NuStrips Sleep Strips

 Woolzies Lavender Roll-On

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Valentine's at the Inn, Part 2

(Originally Aired: February 23rd, 2020 Original: Season 5, Episode 4)

Our story tonight is called All Day, At Home, and it’s a story about tucking yourself away from the world for a bit. It’s also about watching winter from a window seat, red pepper flakes from the Italian coast, and the joy of minding one’s own business.

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All Day, At Home (Encore)

Our story tonight is called Autumn Ride and it’s about pedaling with friends under falling leaves. It’s also about treats from bakery, wrapped up and ready to share, rediscovering a pure feeling of joy out on the road and a hoodie zipped up to your chin.
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Autumn Ride

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