First This

Kathryn Nicolai

First This is a short mindfulness and meditation podcast by Kathryn Nicolai, creator of Nothing Much Happens. Take ten minutes to settle your mind, observe your breath and be gently lead through a meditation practice.
First this, then that.

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223 episodes
Updated Monday

Episodes223

Newest first

Nov 20, 2023 · 10 min
Present, Not Perfect
Perfectionism is a trap, let's find another way.
Nov 13, 2023 · 11 min
Sensation Meditation
Want to work with something other than your breath?
Nov 6, 2023 · 10 min
Learning To Receive
Sometimes the trickiest lesson is learning to receive.
Oct 30, 2023 · 10 min
Back In Your Body
Being in your head is a way to survive, when you're ready to heal and thrive we'll drop back into your body.
Oct 23, 2023 · 10 min
Not Setting The Table
Clear a space for the present...and leave it clear.
Oct 16, 2023 · 10 min
Monkey Mind
Hey you! Swinging from branch to branch. Come sit with me.
Oct 9, 2023 · 11 min
Subtle Sensations
Sensory overloaded? Let's reset by remembering how to feel little things.
Oct 2, 2023 · 9 min
You're Not Trying To Do Nothing
Meditation isn't doing or thinking nothing. It's being so full of the present that there is less space for other stuff.
Sep 25, 2023 · 10 min
Why Be Present
Knowing why we are doing this helps.
Sep 18, 2023 · 10 min
A Meditation To Lessen Pain
Let's try a technique for coping with and reducing pain.
Sep 11, 2023 · 11 min
Self-Compassion
You, as much as any soul alive, deserve compassion.
Sep 4, 2023 · 10 min
We'll See
What will happen next? We’ll See.
Aug 28, 2023 · 9 min
Teeny Tiny Pep Talk
Just you, as you are is good, is enough. Nothing is missing or lacking from you.
Aug 21, 2023 · 11 min
Walking the Path
At first you can't see where to put your feet, soon it becomes natural.
Aug 14, 2023 · 9 min
Level of Awareness
We are all coming into this moment with the level of awareness that we have.
Aug 7, 2023 · 10 min
Middle Distance
When you get stuck in what's right in front of your nose, move your gaze into the middle distance.
Jul 31, 2023 · 10 min
Peace, peace, peace
Simple peaceful practice.
Jul 24, 2023 · 10 min
Gratitude Practice
Or think of it as remembering to enjoy. You're meant to enjoy your life.
Jul 17, 2023 · 10 min
Make friends with your brain
Sometimes wires get crossed, let's unwind them.
Jul 10, 2023 · 10 min
It only has to make sense to you.
And you never have to explain.

First This

Present, Not Perfect

Sensation Meditation

Learning To Receive

Back In Your Body

Not Setting The Table

Monkey Mind

Subtle Sensations

You're Not Trying To Do Nothing

Why Be Present

A Meditation To Lessen Pain

Self-Compassion

We'll See

Teeny Tiny Pep Talk

Walking the Path

Level of Awareness

Middle Distance

Peace, peace, peace

Gratitude Practice

Make friends with your brain

It only has to make sense to you.