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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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Nothing much happens: bedtime stories to help you sleep

Originally presented on Season 12, Episode 17 (Sept 21, 2023)

Our story tonight is about a wedding beside the lake on a soft September day. We’ll hear piano music drifting through the air and champagne corks popping as the whole Village gathers to celebrate love and savor the big and small moments before they slip away.

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The Big Day (Encore)

Our story tonight is called Coat Check at the Supper Club, and it’s a story about a restaurant on the edge of the lake. It’s also about a quiet corridor lined with numbered hooks and cubbies, carefully set tables, matchboxes and bobby pins, and caring about giving your guests a place where they feel well taken care of, unhurried and at ease.

We give to a different charity each week, and this week we are giving to H3Project DC. The h3 Project’s vision is to create a future in which all individuals experiencing homelessness and/or human trafficking –are given opportunities to live meaningful and self-directed lives, in homes of their choice, with support and services they need for success.

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⁠⁠Join⁠⁠ the Village of Nothing Much App!

Order Kathryn’s new book ⁠⁠On the Street Where You Live⁠⁠

⁠⁠NMH Merch, Autographed Books and More!⁠⁠

Listen to our daytime show ⁠⁠Stories from the Village of Nothing Much⁠⁠

⁠⁠Sit Meditation with Kathryn⁠⁠

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Coat Check at the Supper Club

Originally presented as Episode 16 of Season 12 (Sept 18, 2023)

Our story tonight is called Something Blue, and it brings us a little closer to a much-anticipated event in the Village of Nothing Much. It’s a story about autumn skies and turning leaves. It’s also about a kitten wrapped in a shawl, star anise and peppermint, and letting yourself love again after loss.

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Listen to our daytime show ⁠Stories from the Village of Nothing Much⁠

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Something Blue (Encore)

Our stories tonight are, if I do say so myself, such a treat. If you have ever wished to book a stay at the Inn of Nothing Much and watch the leaves change while sipping coffee from the back porch. If you love trains and journals and cats and trays of food sent up from the kitchen, these stories are for you. 

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We give to a different charity each week, and this week we are giving to Brown Bag Lady. Rooted in using kindness, food and essentials as a way to improve the lives of others throughout Los Angeles. 

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Slightly More Happens - September Splendor

Originally presented as Episode 15 of Season 12 (September 11, 2023)

Our story tonight is called Something Borrowed, and it’s the next installment in our series leading up to a special day here in the Village of Nothing Much. It’s a story about early morning at the Inn. It’s also about pretty plates brought out of the pantry cupboards... cardamom and cinnamon... and remembering that you don’t have to do everything on your own.

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Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first month is on us. 💙

Join the Village of Nothing Much App!

Order Kathryn’s new book On the Street Where You Live

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Something Borrowed (Encore)

Our story tonight is called Moving In, and it’s a story about a long drive in a packed car at the beginning of freshman year. It’s also about paper cups of coffee, new towels and beloved memories, turning leaves on the commons and the tender adventure of growing up and letting go.

We give to a different charity each week, and this week we are giving the True and Faithful Pet Rescue Mission. Making a difference in the lives of these resilient, loving, and devoted senior dogs and giving them the forever homes they deserve.

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Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Premium channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. The first month is on us. 💙

⁠⁠Join⁠⁠⁠⁠ the Village of Nothing Much App!

Order Kathryn’s new book ⁠⁠⁠⁠On the Street Where You Live⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠NMH Merch, Autographed Books and More!⁠⁠⁠⁠

Listen to our daytime show ⁠⁠⁠⁠Stories from the Village of Nothing Much⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠Sit Meditation with Kathryn⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠Nothing Much Happens⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more Village fun!

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Moving In

Originally presented as Episode 14 of Season 12 (September 4, 2023)

Our story tonight is called Something New, and it’s a story about stumbling upon a beautiful place on a late summer bike ride. It’s also about lily pads, an X marked on a map, and the joy of watching a friend step into a new season of their life. 

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Listen to our daytime show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stories from the Village of Nothing Much⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Something New (Encore)

Our story tonight is called School Supplies, and it is a story about a way to mark the end of warm weather and the beginning of crisp days. It’s also about planners and paper goods, tiny scissors and which color folder for math, and treating yourself to something new just because it makes you smile. 

Upgrade your everyday. Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to quince.com/nothingmuch. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada and the UK, too.

Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠Premium channel⁠⁠⁠⁠. The first month is on us. 💙

⁠Join⁠⁠⁠ the Village of Nothing Much App!

Order Kathryn’s new book ⁠⁠⁠On the Street Where You Live⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠NMH Merch, Autographed Books and More!⁠⁠⁠

Listen to our daytime show ⁠⁠⁠Stories from the Village of Nothing Much⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠Sit Meditation with Kathryn⁠⁠⁠

Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠

Visit ⁠⁠⁠Nothing Much Happens⁠⁠⁠ for more Village fun!

Sign up for our Newsletter ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠ to be in the know!

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School Supplies

Originally presented as Episode 13 of Season 12 (August 28, 2023)

Our story tonight is called Something Old, and it’s a story about a gift found on a treasure hunt. It’s also about taking the time to do something well, an embroidery hoop and an orange ribbon, and seeing magic in every day objects that can tell stories from the past.

Upgrade your everyday. Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to quince.com/nothingmuch. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada and the UK, too.

Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠Premium channel⁠⁠⁠. The first month is on us. 💙

Join⁠⁠ the Village of Nothing Much App!

Order Kathryn’s new book ⁠⁠On the Street Where You Live⁠⁠

⁠⁠NMH Merch, Autographed Books and More!⁠⁠

Listen to our daytime show ⁠⁠Stories from the Village of Nothing Much⁠⁠

⁠⁠Sit Meditation with Kathryn⁠⁠

Follow us on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠

Visit ⁠⁠Nothing Much Happens⁠⁠ for more Village fun!

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Something Old (Encore)

Our story tonight is called The Ferry Landing, Part 2, and it’s the conclusion to last Monday's episode. If you want to hear both parts, put together with an immersive soundscape made by Bob, you can listen right now on the nothing much happens app. This is a story about a trip across a river at the end of the summer, it’s also about a song playing from the jukebox, a roadside sign missing a few letters and taking a chance on love.

We give to a different charity each week and this week we are giving to H3Project DC. Their vision is to create a future in which all individuals experiencing homelessness and/or human trafficking –are given opportunities to live meaningful and self-directed lives, in homes of their choice, with support and services they need for success.

Try Nature’s Sunshine and experience the difference with supplements that are better for you and the planet. Go to naturessunshine.com today and use the code NOTHINGMUCH for 20% off your first order, plus free shipping.

Get 15% off OneSkin with the code NOTHINGMUCH at oneskin.co/NOTHINGMUCH #oneskinpod

Join⁠ the Village of Nothing Much App!

Subscribe to our ⁠Premium channel⁠. The first month is on us. 💙

Order Kathryn’s new book ⁠On the Street Where You Live⁠

⁠NMH Merch, Autographed Books and More!⁠

Listen to our daytime show ⁠Stories from the Village of Nothing Much⁠

⁠Sit Meditation with Kathryn⁠

Follow us on ⁠Instagram⁠

Visit ⁠Nothing Much Happens⁠ for more Village fun!

Sign up for our Newsletter ⁠here⁠ to be in the know!

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Ferry Landing, Part 2

Originally Aired: August 4th, 2025 (Season 16 Episode 10)

Our story tonight is called Pool Day, and it’s a story about a cool dip in the water on a hot summer day. It’s also about the tiled walls of the changing rooms, broad open umbrellas, and rows of lounge chairs. A book by your side, droplets on your skin, and the heavy sleep that swallows you up after a day in the sun and water.

Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠Premium channel.⁠⁠⁠⁠ The first month is on us. 💙

Upgrade your everyday. Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to quince.com/nothingmuch. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada and the UK, too.

Join⁠⁠ the Village of Nothing Much App!

Order Kathryn’s new book ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠On the Street Where You Live⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠NMH Merch, Autographed Books and More!⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen to our daytime show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stories from the Village of Nothing Much⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠Sit Meditation with Kathryn⁠⁠⁠⁠

Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠

Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠Nothing Much Happens⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more Village fun!

Sign-Up for our Newsletter ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠ to be in the know!

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Pool Day (Encore)

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