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

Jul 3, 2023 · 10 min
Joy division
You're meant to enjoy your life.
Jun 26, 2023 · 9 min
Aspirational Recycling
Taking responsibility for your stuff.
Jun 19, 2023 · 10 min
Is this Helping?
If something doesn't help you, it's ok to walk away from it.
Jun 12, 2023 · 10 min
What you pay attention to.
Your life is what you notice.
Jun 5, 2023 · 10 min
Knocking On Your Door
When you go looking for your thoughts, what do you find?
May 29, 2023 · 10 min
FAQs
Asking questions keeps you present.
May 22, 2023 · 10 min
The Middle Path
When you need to slow down, when you need to step back, step onto the middle path.
May 15, 2023 · 10 min
It's ok not to know
When you're new at something and don't know what's going on, remember it's because you're new and don't know what's going on.
May 8, 2023 · 10 min
Hold it Lightly
As things arise, feel them, be aware, but hold them lightly.
May 1, 2023 · 10 min
Small Moments
Most of your life is made of small moments, if they mean more...that's a different kind of life.
Apr 24, 2023 · 10 min
It Couldn't Matter Less
Only a few things matter, let's clear the path for them.
Apr 17, 2023 · 11 min
Breathing School: Ujjayi Breathing
A breath that energizes at the same time that it soothes? Sign me up.
Apr 10, 2023 · 9 min
The Pause
Between something happening, and you responding, add in a pause.
Apr 3, 2023 · 10 min
We'll do this together
Come sit with me, let's practice together.
Mar 27, 2023 · 9 min
The Lights in Your House
Room by room, shine a light into the corners.
Mar 20, 2023 · 9 min
Yuck or Yum
Make space to choose.
Mar 13, 2023 · 10 min
Return to the Lake
Let's revisit this episode... there is a part of you that cannot be harmed.
Mar 6, 2023 · 9 min
Meditation for Putting Your Phone Down
Ask these three questions when you find yourself mindlessly on your phone.
Feb 27, 2023 · 9 min
Your Umbrella
Looking at the difference between being kind and being nice.
Feb 20, 2023 · 9 min
Back to Basics
Let's revisit the basics of mindfulness.

First This

Joy division

Aspirational Recycling

Is this Helping?

What you pay attention to.

Knocking On Your Door

FAQs

The Middle Path

It's ok not to know

Hold it Lightly

Small Moments

It Couldn't Matter Less

Breathing School: Ujjayi Breathing

The Pause

We'll do this together

The Lights in Your House

Yuck or Yum

Return to the Lake

Meditation for Putting Your Phone Down

Your Umbrella

Back to Basics