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.

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501 episodes
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Oct 25, 2021 · 34 min
Trick or Treat
Our story tonight is called Trick or Treat and it’s a story about a roaming the streets on All Hallow’s Eve. It’s also about a gust of wind that turns you around, lit porch lights and making memories with the people you love. So get cozy and ready to sleep. Buy the book:http://hyperurl.co/NothingMuchHappens Get an autographed copy and other merch here: https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/nmh-stuff Get our ad-free and bonus episodes here: https://nothingmuchhappens.supportingcast.fm
Oct 18, 2021 · 33 min
Fall Fair
Our story this week is called “Fall Fair” and it’s a story about a day with loved ones out where the blue ribbons are handed out and the cider is being served. It’s also about a scarf wrapped twice around your shoulders, horses grazing in an open field, and the way simple good feelings show up when you’re paying attention. So get cozy and ready to sleep. Buy the book:http://hyperurl.co/NothingMuchHappens Get an autographed copy and other merch here: https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/nmh-stuff
Oct 11, 2021 · 31 min
The Pumpkin Farmer
Our story tonight is called “The Pumpkin Farmer” and it’s a story about a family tradition and the harvest that comes after a season of careful tending. It’s also about a long table set out beside the barn with every chair taken, a flannel shirt with the sleeves rolled up and living in step with the seasons. So get cozy and ready to sleep. Buy the book:http://hyperurl.co/NothingMuchHappens Get an autographed copy and other merch here: https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/nmh-stuff Get our ad-
Oct 4, 2021 · 33 min
The Crow's Nest
Our story tonight is called “The Crow’s Nest” and it’s about a hike to a high spot when the trees are turning in the Autumn. It’s also about the generosity of a stranger, a bowl of granola and a chance meeting where the forest thins and the view is best. So get cozy and ready to sleep. Buy the book:http://hyperurl.co/NothingMuchHappens Get an autographed copy and other merch here: https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/nmh-stuff Get our ad-free and bonus episodes here: https://nothingmuchhappens
Sep 27, 2021 · 33 min
Fall Foraging
Our story tonight is called Fall Foraging and it’s a story about the first signs of the changing seasons and foods that go along with them. It’s also about a tart lemony spice harvested from a plant growing freely along the road, crabapples and the bounty of autumn when you know where to look. So get cozy and ready to sleep. Buy the book:http://hyperurl.co/NothingMuchHappens Get an autographed copy and other merch here: https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/nmh-stuff Get our ad-free and bonus e
Sep 20, 2021 · 32 min
Harvest Moon
Our story tonight is called “Harvest Moon” and it’s a story about a night around the bonfire under the full moon. It’s also about resetting when your mind gets jumbled up with details, the best way to cut chives and the closing in of the welcome autumn. So get cozy and ready to sleep. Buy the book:http://hyperurl.co/NothingMuchHappens Get an autographed copy and other merch here: https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/nmh-stuff Get our ad-free and bonus episodes here: https://nothingmuchhappens.
Sep 13, 2021 · 33 min
Marmalade and Crumb
Our story tonight is called “Marmalade and Crumb” and it’s a story about a face looking up at you from a newspaper, its also about a new collar and leash, a first meeting that feels like a reunion and trusting your heart when it steers you in a direction you didn’t expect. Buy the book:http://hyperurl.co/NothingMuchHappens Get an autographed copy and other merch here: https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/nmh-stuff Get our ad-free and bonus episodes here: https://nothingmuchhappens.supportingca
Sep 6, 2021 · 32 min
At the Diamond
Our story tonight is called At the Diamond and it’s a story about a warm day, stretched out on a blanket under a tree. It’s also about jumping through a sprinkler on soft green grass, a dried flower with blue petals and a home run hit out past center field. So get cozy and ready to sleep. Buy the book:http://hyperurl.co/NothingMuchHappens Get an autographed copy and other merch here: https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/nmh-stuff Get our ad-free and bonus episodes here: https://nothingmuchhap
Aug 23, 2021 · 31 min
The Main Sail
Our story tonight is called The Main Sail and it’s a story about the end of the summer traditions up at the cottage on the river. It’s also about penny candy in a brown paper bag, the sun just before it sets and the ways we mark the time we spend with people we love. So get cozy and ready to sleep. Buy the book:http://hyperurl.co/NothingMuchHappens Get an autographed copy and other merch here: https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/nmh-stuff Get our ad-free and bonus episodes here: https://noth
Aug 9, 2021 · 34 min
Summer Storm
Our story tonight is called Summer Storm and it’s a story about a cool cloudy day enjoyed from a favorite spot. It’s also about a simmering pot of soup on the stove, taking a day for pure rest and an old friend to learn lessons with. So get cozy and ready to sleep. Buy the book:http://hyperurl.co/NothingMuchHappens Get an autographed copy and other merch here: https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/nmh-stuff Get our ad-free and bonus episodes here: https://nothingmuchhappens.supportingcast.fm
Jul 26, 2021 · 39 min
The Phone Booth
Our story tonight is called The Phone Booth and it’s a story about a trip downtown with a forgotten envelope in hand. It’s also about a table of books for sale at the library, music coming from an open window in an alley and a message delivered years ago that becomes a way to live day to day. So get cozy and ready to sleep. Buy the book:http://hyperurl.co/NothingMuchHappens Get an autographed copy and other merch here: https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/nmh-stuff Get our ad-free and bonus e
Jul 12, 2021 · 41 min
Back To The Bakery
Our story tonight is called Back to the Bakery and it’s a story about the early morning preparations made in the kitchen before the Village of Nothing Much wakes. It’s also about a kitty with a crooked tail, hot donuts set out on a tray and summer pick me up made with love. So get cozy and ready to sleep. Buy the book:http://hyperurl.co/NothingMuchHappens Get an autographed copy and other merch here: https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/nmh-stuff Get our ad-free and bonus episodes here: https
Jun 28, 2021 · 35 min
From the Hammock
Our story tonight is called the From the Hammock and it’s a story about naps, and where and when and under what circumstances we take them. It’s also about a slow walk through the garden, jars of pickles put up in the cellar and knowing that what you seek is seeking you. So get cozy and ready to sleep. Buy the book:http://hyperurl.co/NothingMuchHappens Get an autographed copy and other merch here: https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/nmh-stuff Get our ad-free and bonus episodes here: https://
Jun 14, 2021 · 37 min
The Lake at the Inn
Our story tonight is called the Lake at the Inn and it’s a story about a misty summer morning on the water. It’s also about a mug of coffee poured by a friend, the sounds you hear when you truly stop to listen and a row boat just waiting to be pushed out away from shore. So get cozy and ready to sleep. Buy the book:http://hyperurl.co/NothingMuchHappens Get an autographed copy and other merch here: https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/nmh-stuff Get our ad-free and bonus episodes here: https://
May 31, 2021 · 42 min
Housewarming, Part 2
Our story tonight is called Housewarming, part two and it’s the first time we’ve had a to be continued sort of story. It’s about a slow hunt for a gift for a friend. It’s also about freshly sharpened pencils, the stamp inside library books, and a daydream that connects the dots. So get cozy and ready to sleep. Buy the book:http://hyperurl.co/NothingMuchHappens Get an autographed copy and other merch here: https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/nmh-stuff Get our ad-free and bonus episodes here:
May 17, 2021 · 36 min
Housewarming, Part 1
Our story tonight is called Housewarming and it’s a story about an event marked on the calendar to look forward to. It’s also about a window seat full of houseplants, an invitation in a red envelope and a memory of a perfectly wrapped present. So get cozy and ready to sleep. Buy the book:http://hyperurl.co/NothingMuchHappens Get an autographed copy and other merch here: https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/nmh-stuff Get our ad-free and bonus episodes here: https://nothingmuchhappens.supportin
May 3, 2021 · 33 min
Daydreamer
Our story tonight is called Daydreamer and it’s a story about drifting from one thought to the next, giving into a bit of nostalgia and imagining what might be. It’s also about help from a stranger, the sound of the school bus coming down the street and an open window on a spring morning. So get cozy and ready to sleep. Buy the book:http://hyperurl.co/NothingMuchHappens Get an autographed copy and other merch here: https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/nmh-stuff Get our ad-free and bonus episo
Apr 19, 2021 · 36 min
The Tulip Farm
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. So get cozy and ready to sleep. Buy the book:http://hyperurl.co/NothingMuchHappens Get an autographed copy and other merch here: https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/nmh-stuff Get our ad-free and bonus episodes here: https://nothingmuchhappens.supportingcast.fm See omnystudio.com/list
Apr 5, 2021 · 37 min
Toast and Marmalade
Our story tonight is called Toast and Marmalade and it’s a story about the first few months of a lifelong friendship. It’s also about a collar with a bell on it, letting go of what ifs, and the joy of watching someone discover a year of firsts. So get cozy and ready to sleep. Buy the book:http://hyperurl.co/NothingMuchHappens Get an autographed copy and other merch here: https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/nmh-stuff Get our ad-free and bonus episodes here: https://nothingmuchhappens.supporti
Mar 22, 2021 · 35 min
Sugar Snow
Our story tonight is called Sugar Snow and it’s a story about shifting seasons. It’s also about pots of pansies, breakfast for dinner and the people and places that teach us to play. So get cozy and ready to sleep. Buy the book:http://hyperurl.co/NothingMuchHappens Get an autographed copy and other merch here: https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/nmh-stuff Get our ad-free and bonus episodes here: https://nothingmuchhappens.supportingcast.fm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat

Nothing much happens: bedtime stories to help you sleep

Trick or Treat

Fall Fair

The Pumpkin Farmer

The Crow's Nest

Fall Foraging

Harvest Moon

Marmalade and Crumb

At the Diamond

The Main Sail

Summer Storm

The Phone Booth

Back To The Bakery

From the Hammock

The Lake at the Inn

Housewarming, Part 2

Housewarming, Part 1

Daydreamer

The Tulip Farm

Toast and Marmalade

Sugar Snow