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by Kathryn Nicolai
First This is a short mindfulness and meditation podcast by Kathryn Nicolai, creator of Nothing Much Happens. Take ten minutes to settle your mind, observe your breath and be gently lead through a meditation practice. First this, then that.
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- 4 days ago10 min
Sitting With Fear
- 1 weeks ago10 min
Feeling is Being
Let’s be friends, body. Join the Village of Nothing Much App!Order Kathryn’s new book On the Street Where You LiveNMH Merch, Autographed Books and More!Listen to our daytime show Stories from the Village of Nothing MuchListen to our bedtime story show Nothing Much HappensFollow us on InstagramVisit Nothing Much Happens for more Village fun!Sign-Up for our Newsletter here to be in the know!
- 2 weeks ago10 min
Descriptive vs Prescriptive
Am I prescribing a “should” or describing a “how”? Join the Village of Nothing Much App!Order Kathryn’s new book On the Street Where You LiveNMH Merch, Autographed Books and More!Listen to our daytime show Stories from the Village of Nothing MuchListen to our bedtime story show Nothing Much HappensFollow us on InstagramVisit Nothing Much Happens for more Village fun!Sign-Up for our Newsletter here to be in the know!
- 3 weeks ago11 min
Savoring
Let’s focus on awareness and savoring. Join the Village of Nothing Much App!Order Kathryn’s new book On the Street Where You LiveNMH Merch, Autographed Books and More!Listen to our daytime show Stories from the Village of Nothing MuchListen to our bedtime story show Nothing Much HappensFollow us on InstagramVisit Nothing Much Happens for more Village fun!Sign-Up for our Newsletter here to be in the know!
- Oct 5, 202610 min
I Got Nothin'
You can show up with nothing and that’s still enough. Join the Village of Nothing Much App!Order Kathryn’s new book On the Street Where You LiveNMH Merch, Autographed Books and More!Listen to our daytime show Stories from the Village of Nothing MuchListen to our bedtime story show Nothing Much HappensFollow us on InstagramVisit Nothing Much Happens for more Village fun!Sign-Up for our Newsletter here to be in the know!
- Sep 28, 202620 min
Learning to Stay (20-Minute Music Meditation)
- Sep 21, 202616 min
Learning to Stay (15-Minute Music Meditation)
- Sep 14, 202610 min
Learning to Stay (10-Minute Music Meditation)
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About First This
First This is a short mindfulness and meditation podcast by Kathryn Nicolai, creator of Nothing Much Happens. Take ten minutes to settle your mind, observe your breath and be gently lead through a meditation practice. First this, then that.
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