Health & Fitness
Nothing much happens: bedtime stories to help you sleep
Wellness Loud
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
- Updated Thursday
Episodes501
- Oct 30, 2025 · 36 min
- Oct 27, 2025 · 43 min
Chef and the Ghost Light
- Oct 23, 2025 · 35 min
Behind the Curtain (Encore)
- Oct 20, 2025 · 38 min
The Gatekeeper Tree
- Oct 16, 2025 · 36 min
The Curios Shop (Encore)
- Oct 13, 2025 · 33 min
Rosewater and Witch Hazel
- Oct 9, 2025 · 32 min
The Leaf House (Encore)
- Oct 6, 2025 · 33 min
Autumn at the Inn, Part 4
- Oct 2, 2025 · 34 min
The Porch Steps (Encore)
- Sep 29, 2025 · 45 min
Autumn at the Inn, Part 3
- Sep 25, 2025 · 35 min
Chef and Sycamore (Encore)
- Sep 22, 2025 · 38 min
Autumn at the Inn, Part 2
- Sep 18, 2025 · 40 min
Thunder and Lightning (Encore)
- Sep 15, 2025 · 35 min
Autumn at the Inn, Part 1
- Sep 11, 2025 · 35 min
The Librarian (Encore)
- Sep 8, 2025 · 39 min
Autumn World
- Sep 4, 2025 · 35 min
Sleeping Weather (Encore)
- Sep 1, 2025 · 32 min
The Swim Platform
- Aug 28, 2025 · 30 min
Summer Harvest (Encore)
- Aug 25, 2025 · 42 min
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