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Nothing much happens: bedtime stories to help you sleep: Daily Summaries Delivered
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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. Find our bestselling book Nothing Much Happens in over 20 languages worldwide.
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- Yesterday21 min
Neighbor Mara Wilson reads Ship in a Bottle
Our story tonight is read by Mara Wilson and it's called Ship in a Bottle. It's a story about a crate of bequests ready to be unwrapped. It’s also about the dark bark of oak trees after a storm, garden benches waiting to be sat on and the ordinary magic of handmade things. Like so many people, I first knew Mara through the stories she helped bring to life on screen, but over the years, I’ve come to admire her just as much as a writer, a storyteller, and voice actor/audiobook narrator. In fact, she beautifully voices a part of my new audiobook On the Street Where You Live. You can learn more about Mara and the projects she is working on here. → Talkiatry | Head to talkiatry.com/NOTHINGMUCH to complete the short assessment and get matched with an in‐network psychiatrist in just a few minutes. Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first month is on us. 💙 The Village is growing! As new voices and stories find a home here, we want to ensure you can tailor your listening experience. Click here for guidance. Check out our Q&A with Mara Wilson. 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 2 days ago35 min
Recipe Testing (Encore)
Originally presented as: Season 16, Episode 38 (November 10th, 2025) Our story tonight is called Recipe Testing, and it’s a story about a quiet afternoon at home, preparing for the holidays. It’s also about leaves raked into piles in the backyard, cranberries and pastry flour, the incredible softness of a dog’s ears, soup pots and sage, and the comfortable feeling of your loved ones resting nearby as you cook. → Quince | Make your bed your favorite place to be this season with Quince. Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to https://quince.com. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada and the UK, too. And when Quince asks where you heard about them, let them know it was Nothing much happens: bedtime stories to help you sleep. 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 5 days ago33 min
Closing Up for the Season, Part 2
Our story tonight is called Closing up for the Season, Part Two and it’s the second section of last week's story, though this one is told from a different perspective. It’s a story about fall chores in the garden made more enjoyable with the company of a friend. It’s also about bee balm and outer space, a bar of soap and a nail brush by the outdoor faucet, meals made with care, and small mysteries that like to remain so. We give to a different charity each week and this week we are giving to Joyful Heart Foundation. Creating a more compassionate world that supports survivors on their path to justice and healing. Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first month is on us. 💙 The Village is growing! As new voices and stories find a home here, we want to ensure you can tailor your listening experience. Click here for guidance. 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 MuchSit Meditation with KathrynFollow us on InstagramVisit 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
- 1 weeks ago1 min
How To Listen
The Village is growing, and new voices and new stories are finding a home here. Because of this, we want everybody to be able to listen to the stories and voices they enjoy. nothingmuchhappens.com/listen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 1 weeks ago20 min
Neighbor Andy Richter reads Crumb Meets Santa
Our story tonight is read by Andy Richter and it's called “Crumb Meets Santa”. It’s a story about a trip into town on a December afternoon. It’s also about a chew toy in a red suit and hat, jingle bells on a collar, being surrounded by your family at the holidays, whether furry or otherwise, and letting the joy of another fill your heart. Andy Richter is a comedian, actor, writer, and host, best known for his many years alongside Conan O’Brien. He also happens to be part of one of those movies so many of us return to year after year, Elf. This fall, he’s taking us behind the scenes of that holiday classic in his new book, Elf Unwrapped, out November 3rd. Follow Andy on Instagram to keep up with his adventures! → Warby Parker | Our listeners can buy one pair of glasses and get 20% off any additional pairs at WarbyParker.com/NOTHINGMUCH — and using our link helps support the show. #WarbyParker #ad Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first month is on us. 💙 Check out our Q&A with Andy Richter 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 1 weeks ago34 min
The Middle Path (Encore)
Originally presented as: Season 12, Episode 29 (November 6th, 2023) Our story tonight is called The Middle Path, and it’s a story about a trek down an unknown trail at the park. It’s also about red berries on a vine, the fog of your breath in the late autumn air, geese crossing the sky, and making space for the beauty that lives all around you. → AquaTru | Go to aquatruwater.com/ now for 20% off (your purifier) using promo code NOTHINGMUCH. AquaTru even comes with a 30-day best-tasting water guarantee. 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 1 weeks ago37 min
Closing Up for the Season, Part 1
Our story tonight is called Closing up for the Season, Part One and it’s a story about a day of chores at the Inn that starts off nice and slow. It’s also about fog on the lake and the view from the window seat on the second floor. Breakfast dishes and wheel barrow rides, and a time for calmly putting things away before the snow flies. We give to a different charity each week and this week we are giving to Bees in the D. Building a Buzz for Pollinators Through Education and Conservation in and around Detroit. → OneSkin | Get 15% off OneSkin with the code NOTHINGMUCH at https://www.oneskin.co/NOTHINGMUCH #oneskinpod 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 2 weeks ago1h 0m
The Secret Stair (Encore)
Originally presented as Season 14, Episode 43 (Oct 27, 2024) Our story tonight is called The Secret Stair, and it’s a story about a costume party on Halloween night at the Inn. It’s also about the bonfire down by the lake, a whiskered face at the window, a mystery waiting in the library, and a reminder of what is sacred and worth your attention and what is not. → Beam | Go to shopbeam.com/NOTHINGMUCH and use code NOTHINGMUCH to get 50% off during Beam’s Cyber Sale. Only available while flavors are in stock. → Warby Parker | Our listeners can buy one pair of glasses and get 20% off any additional pairs at WarbyParker.com/NOTHINGMUCH — and using our link helps support the show. #WarbyParker #ad 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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About Nothing much happens: bedtime stories to help you sleep
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. Find our bestselling book Nothing Much Happens in over 20 languages worldwide.
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