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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. Subscribe to our ⁠⁠Premium channel.⁠⁠ The first month is on us. 💙 Find our bestselling book Nothing Much Happens in over 20 languages worldwide.
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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. Subscribe to our ⁠⁠Premium channel.⁠⁠ The first month is on us. 💙 Find our bestselling book Nothing Much Happens in over 20 languages worldwide.
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Published 2018-10-29

Halloween, in an Old House

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Our story tonight is called "Halloween, in an Old House" and it’s a story about making friends with whoever you share your space with. It’s also about getting to be someone else for a bit and the contagious excitement of children on one of their favorite nights of the year.

So get cozy and ready to sleep.

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Our story tonight is called "Halloween, in an Old House" and it’s a story about making friends with whoever you share your space with. It’s also about getting to be someone else for a bit and the contagious excitement of children on one of their favorite nights of the year.

So get cozy and ready to sleep.

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Published 2018-10-22

At the Mill, with Pumpkins and Cider

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Our story tonight is called “At the mill, with pumpkins and cider” and it’s a story about an afternoon in the cool autumn air doing some favorite things. It’s also about taking the time to let a moment unfold, a childhood memory, and a shared cup of cider.

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Our story tonight is called “At the mill, with pumpkins and cider” and it’s a story about an afternoon in the cool autumn air doing some favorite things. It’s also about taking the time to let a moment unfold, a childhood memory, and a shared cup of cider.

So get cozy and ready to sleep.

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Published 2018-10-15

At the Farmers Market, on a Fall Morning

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Our story tonight is called “At the Farmer’s Market, on a Fall Morning and it’s a story about the abundance of autumn and the bustle of a busy neighborhood market. It’s also about the feeling of looking forward to the winter and of looking back to being a child.

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Our story tonight is called “At the Farmer’s Market, on a Fall Morning and it’s a story about the abundance of autumn and the bustle of a busy neighborhood market. It’s also about the feeling of looking forward to the winter and of looking back to being a child.

So get cozy and ready to sleep.

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Published 2018-10-08

In the Library

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Our story tonight is called “In the Library” and it’s a story about a day spent in the cool quiet company of books. It’s also about an early morning cup of coffee, the first cool days of Autumn, and the excitement of a new book.

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Our story tonight is called “In the Library” and it’s a story about a day spent in the cool quiet company of books. It’s also about an early morning cup of coffee, the first cool days of Autumn, and the excitement of a new book.

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Published 2018-08-27

The Last Warm Days

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Our story tonight is called “The Last Warm Days” and it’s a story about enjoying the heat of summer before Autumn comes to take its place. It’s also about sheets dried in the sun, the smell of tomato plants, and taking time to do as one likes.

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Our story tonight is called “The Last Warm Days” and it’s a story about enjoying the heat of summer before Autumn comes to take its place. It’s also about sheets dried in the sun, the smell of tomato plants, and taking time to do as one likes.

So get cozy and ready to sleep.

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Published 2018-07-07

In the Kitchen, During a Storm

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Our story tonight is called “In the kitchen, during a storm” and it’s a story about doing something simple with great care. It’s also about the cool breeze that comes with a storm, remembering a sweet time in your past, and listening to records on a summer night.

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Our story tonight is called “In the kitchen, during a storm” and it’s a story about doing something simple with great care. It’s also about the cool breeze that comes with a storm, remembering a sweet time in your past, and listening to records on a summer night.

So get cozy and ready to sleep.

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Published 2018-06-30

A Walk in the Woods

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Our story tonight is called "A Walk in the Woods" and it’s a story about getting far out into nature and trading in your usual cares for the sights and sounds of the countryside. It’s also about the pleasures of wandering, whirlybirds falling to the forest floor, and being alone.

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Our story tonight is called "A Walk in the Woods" and it’s a story about getting far out into nature and trading in your usual cares for the sights and sounds of the countryside. It’s also about the pleasures of wandering, whirlybirds falling to the forest floor, and being alone.

So get cozy and ready to sleep.

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Published 2018-06-26

Summer Vacation

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Our story tonight is called "Summer Vacation" and it’s a story about the feeling of freedom and having lots of time ahead of you to do what you like. It’s also about planning sweet things with someone special, the fresh harvest of the late summer, and enjoying the sights along the way.

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Our story tonight is called "Summer Vacation" and it’s a story about the feeling of freedom and having lots of time ahead of you to do what you like. It’s also about planning sweet things with someone special, the fresh harvest of the late summer, and enjoying the sights along the way.

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Published 2018-06-16

Summer Nights

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Our story tonight is called “Summer Nights” and it’s a story about a day at the lake with friends, a huge summer feast, and sweet night air. It’s also about the feeling of realizing when something is good and being happy about it.

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Our story tonight is called “Summer Nights” and it’s a story about a day at the lake with friends, a huge summer feast, and sweet night air. It’s also about the feeling of realizing when something is good and being happy about it.

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Published 2018-06-09

Afternoon Nap

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Our story tonight is called “Afternoon Nap” and it’s a story about the best kind of nap, the one you didn’t think you had time for. It’s also about enjoying small luxuries and the serendipity of unexpected free time.

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Our story tonight is called “Afternoon Nap” and it’s a story about the best kind of nap, the one you didn’t think you had time for. It’s also about enjoying small luxuries and the serendipity of unexpected free time.

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Published 2018-06-02

Early to Yoga

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Our story tonight is called “Early to Yoga” and it’s a story about the comfort of a quiet safe place. It’s also about the feeling of privacy and the ease and serenity that come from someone showing you a little tenderness and affection.

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Our story tonight is called “Early to Yoga” and it’s a story about the comfort of a quiet safe place. It’s also about the feeling of privacy and the ease and serenity that come from someone showing you a little tenderness and affection.

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Published 2018-05-26

Three Good Things

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Our story tonight is called "Three Good Things" and it’s about reminding yourself of some of the simple happy moments that happen during the day. Sometimes good stuff slips through our brains without leaving much of a trace, while scary upsetting stuff gets stuck in there. So it helps to notice and highlight sweetness when it shows up, even if that just amounts to us saying to ourselves, “Oh that’s nice.”

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Our story tonight is called "Three Good Things" and it’s about reminding yourself of some of the simple happy moments that happen during the day. Sometimes good stuff slips through our brains without leaving much of a trace, while scary upsetting stuff gets stuck in there. So it helps to notice and highlight sweetness when it shows up, even if that just amounts to us saying to ourselves, “Oh that’s nice.”

So get cozy and ready to sleep.

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Published 2018-05-19

The Windows Were Open

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Our story tonight is called “The Windows Were Open” and it’s a story about a sunny summer day by the lake, solitude, and strawberries. It’s also about the feeling of being free from a schedule and deadlines, and about doing some favorite things.

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Our story tonight is called “The Windows Were Open” and it’s a story about a sunny summer day by the lake, solitude, and strawberries. It’s also about the feeling of being free from a schedule and deadlines, and about doing some favorite things.

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Published 2018-05-16

Some Days

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Our story tonight is called "Some days" and is short, and not so much a story as just some reminders for when you’ve had a crummy day, so we’re releasing it as a bonus episode.

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Our story tonight is called "Some days" and is short, and not so much a story as just some reminders for when you’ve had a crummy day, so we’re releasing it as a bonus episode.

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Published 2018-05-12

Spring in the Yard (Revised Version)

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Our story tonight is called “Spring in the Yard” and it’s a story about getting outside at the end of a long winter, being in the fresh air, and tidying things up. It’s also about quiet companionship, dogs, and the last fire of the season.

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Our story tonight is called “Spring in the Yard” and it’s a story about getting outside at the end of a long winter, being in the fresh air, and tidying things up. It’s also about quiet companionship, dogs, and the last fire of the season.

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Published 2018-05-06

Closing Up Shop (Revised Version)

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Our story tonight is called “Closing up shop” and it’s a story about a bookshop at the end of the day. Lev Grossman wrote in The Magician’s Land “It didn’t matter where you were, if you were in a room full of books you were at least halfway home.” If that feels true to you, then this story is for you. Beyond the friendliness of the company of books, this story is also about being in a safe place and looking out from it at one’s leisure, and about the lovely feeling of anticipating something nice.

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Our story tonight is called “Closing up shop” and it’s a story about a bookshop at the end of the day. Lev Grossman wrote in The Magician’s Land “It didn’t matter where you were, if you were in a room full of books you were at least halfway home.” If that feels true to you, then this story is for you. Beyond the friendliness of the company of books, this story is also about being in a safe place and looking out from it at one’s leisure, and about the lovely feeling of anticipating something nice.

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Published 2018-04-28

A Block From Home (Revised Version)

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Turn off the light, get comfortable, and let us tell you a story. These are bedtime stories for grownups, in which nothing much happens, you feel good and then you fall asleep.

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Turn off the light, get comfortable, and let us tell you a story. These are bedtime stories for grownups, in which nothing much happens, you feel good and then you fall asleep.

So get cozy and ready to sleep.

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