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 strea ...
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Most of the stories I read to you will have nothing too exciting because I want you to be able to relax so i can read you to sleep. Finding sleep is often difficult. This is especially true when there is a lot going on and our minds take off on tangents when we lay down. Bedtime stories are good for people of all ages. I have found that listening to someone else speak is a great way to calm and redirect my mind to provide relaxation and sleep. In this podcast I will be reading to you to help ...
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From the Hammock (Encore)
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34:21Our story tonight is called 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Our story tonight is called W-A-L-K, and it’s a story about a little brown dog and his favorite outdoor activity. It’s also about the smell of watered lawns in the evening, a frisbee and friends from down the block, porch lights and watermelon, and the moment when you close the door on the day. Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first month is…
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The Lake at the Inn (Encore)
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37:56Originally presented as Episode 12 of Season 7, June 14, 2021 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. Subscribe to ou…
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Our story tonight is called Cloud Club, and it’s a story about an afternoon stretched out under the open sky. It’s also about the friends you’ve known since you were young, a polka-dotted blanket, memories of games played, strawberries and wax paper, mint and quiet times, in the soft summer air. Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first month is …
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Originally aired June 26, 2023, Season 12, Episode 4 Our story tonight is called Joyride, and it’s a story about a spontaneous trip for two friends on a summer day. It’s also about music coming from the records shop’s door, a new book in a beloved series, and riding off into the sunset with the windows rolled down. Subscribe to our Premium channel.…
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Our story tonight is called Wallpaper and Paint, and it’s a story about a room in a cottage by the lake, that is ready for redoing. It’s also about a claw foot tub and an airy kitchen with beams crisscrossing the ceiling, the faded patches of wall behind pictures, ferns and seagrass, binoculars and stir sticks, and the wonderfully satisfying feelin…
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A Month of Sundays (Encore)
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27:16Originally Aired May 13, 2024, Season 13, Episode 39 Our story tonight is called A Month of Sundays, and it’s a story about finding a way to make time for rest and enjoyment. It’s also about a tin box of recipe cards, a neatly made bed with the corner folded down, aunts and idioms, porch swings and school buses, and the delight of one of the best d…
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The Fountain in the Square
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36:14Our story tonight is called The Fountain on the Square, and it’s a story about a place to make a wish as the season tips to summer. It’s also about local lore and shared customs, cool running water, light falling through leaves, marbles and theatre games, and remembering someone by adding to the world. It is dedicated to the memory of my friend Sar…
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Tell the Bees (Encore)
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32:24Originally aired May 20, 2024, Season 13, Episode 41 Our story tonight is called Tell the Bees, and it is a story that so many of you have asked for. I know that the podcast has seen many of you through difficult times, and often, you’ve asked for a story that might be a balm to a heavy or grieving heart, and this is my first attempt at that. If yo…
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Our story tonight is called The Houseboat, and it’s a story about a calm morning on the water and the small joys of observation. It’s also about a kettle on the stove, orange zest and Sweetgum flowers, properly tied knots and a sweet reunion celebrated without words. Subscribe to our Premium Channel. The first month is on us. We give to a different…
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Originally aired May 27, 2024, Season 13, Episode 43 Our story tonight is called Date Night, and it is a story about a bike ride to a place where X marks the spot on a hand-drawn map. It’s also about lavender lemonade, minnows in the shallows, wagging tales, and a toast made while the dogs wind a leash around your ankle. Subscribe to our Premium…
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Our story tonight is called Dandelions and Moss, and it’s a story about a craft project made from things gathered in the yard. It’s also about wishes and wire, memories of schoolyard games, making something with your hands at the picnic table in the afternoon sun and the magic of a moment preserved under glass. Subscribe to our Premium channel. The…
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The Book Fair (Encore)
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32:20Originally aired May 22, 2023, Season 11, Episode 22 Our story tonight is called The Bookfair, and it’s a story about a love of reading and the creativity that inspires. It’s also about the last days of school before summer vacation, taking class outside into the open air, and the feeling of watching little ones grow up and expand their worlds.Subs…
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The Lilac Booth, Part 2
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33:06Our story tonight is called The Lilac Booth, Part Two, and it’s a story about a lovely spring day at the farmer’s market and the sweet smell of a favorite flower. It is also about street food and sunshine, memories pulled forward by a breath of perfume, crumpled dollar bills, and the kind of beauty that can sit on your windowsill. Subscribe to our …
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The Hardware Store (Encore)
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30:11Originally presented as Episode 11 of Season 5, June 1, 2020.Our story this week is called The Hardware Store, and it's a story about finding all the right things for a few projects at home. It’s also about stacks of fresh-sawn wood, a packet of peanut butter cups, and the ride home, with the window down. Subscribe to our Premium channel. The fir…
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The Lilac Booth, Part 1
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39:53Our story tonight is called The Lilac Booth, and it’s a story about a Spring morning at a familiar farm house. It’s also about bullfrogs and garden clogs, old vases collected from friends, armfuls of fresh flowers, driving with the window down on a warm day, and the small decisions that add up to make a new path in life. Subscribe to our Premium c…
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Sunrise at the Cabin (Encore)
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29:20Originally Aired: April 1, 2024 (Season 13, Episode 27) Our story tonight is called Sunrise at the Cabin, and it’s a story about welcoming the coming day with a friend at your side. It’s also about dry leaves left over from Autumn crunching under your feet, the beauty of imperfect things, changing light, a coffee cup steaming in the morning air, an…
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Our story tonight is called Spring Recital, and it’s a story about a piano waiting in the spotlight at auditorium. It’s also about lesson books and rows of family and friends listening with pride, oboes and violas, a deep breath before the music begins, and the adventure of finding the things you love and make you who you are. Subscribe to our Pre…
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At the Tower Mill (Encore)
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33:52Originally Aired: April 24, 2023 (Season 11, Episode 18) Our story tonight is called At the Tower Mill and it’s a story about the sails of a windmill turning in the Spring breeze. It’s also about a warm morning and breakfast in the open air, cherry trees, carved burstone, and the things that bring neighbors together. Subscribe to our Premium chann…
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Our story tonight is called Tiny House, and it’s a story about a snug, small space to relax in. It’s also about impatiens for the flower bed, sunny days on the edge of the woods, hammocks and reading nooks, and the relief of having fewer decisions to make and more time to enjoy. Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first month is on us. 💙 We giv…
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Dandelions and Mayapples (Encore)
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32:50Originally Aired: May 1, 2023 (Season 11, Episode 19) Our story tonight is called Dandelions and Mayapples, and it’s a story about a trip down to the creek on a spring afternoon. It’s also about a bench on the bank where the sound of the water echoes, rhododendrons and stone steps, and giving yourself the grace to ebb and flow. Subscribe to our Pr…
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Our story tonight is called Color Walk, and it’s a story about a soft way to move through the world on a spring day. It’s also about a box of crayons in the desk drawer, a thin jacket, a cool breeze, storefronts and shop windows, and elevating the every day with calm attention. Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first month is on us. 💙 We give…
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Spring at the Allotment (Encore)
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25:58Originally Aired: April 22, 2019 (Season 3, Episode 7) Our story tonight is called Spring at the Allotment, and it’s a story about setting up a garden of herbs and vegetables with a friend. It’s also about a picnic basket full of sandwiches, turning over the soil with your hands, and the pleasure of sewing seeds in neat rows on a bright sunny day. …
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Our story tonight is called Dogs and Dust Mops, and it’s a story about some spring cleaning on a warm afternoon. It’s also about an orange kitty in the window, the sound of the vacuum running upstairs, fresh sheets, scrabbling paws on the deck, and the way your heart swells when you wrap your arms around someone you love. Subscribe to our Premium …
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The Jewelry Box (Encore)
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31:48Originally Aired: March 23rd, 2020 (Season 5, Episode 6) Our story tonight is called The Jewelry Box. It’s about an heirloom handed down through a family, a jeweled broach pinned on the lapel of a jacket, Spring sunlight, and some good advice for when things break. Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first month is on us. 💙 Visit bioptimizers.c…
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