Nothing much happens: bedtime stories to help you sleep

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

Episodes

Late at the Library

April 20, 2026 • 34 mins
Our story tonight is called Late at the Library, and it’s a story about an evening of study in a quiet spot. It’s also about pens and pencils, a story told on a felt board, hushed footsteps through the mezzanine, and the camaraderie of people sharing a common goal and space. Subscribe to our ⁠Premium channel⁠. The first month is on us. 💙 We give to a different charity each week, and this week we are giving to ⁠The Gathering Pl...
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First Mow of the Year (Encore)

April 16, 2026 • 33 mins
Originally aired April 29, 2024 (Season 13, Episode 35) Our story tonight is called First Mow of the Year, and it’s a story about a day of yard work as spring arrives in full. It’s also about pinecones and ladybugs, a glass of water enjoyed on the porch step, the sun on the back of your neck, and the shared experiences that connect us. Subscribe to our ⁠Premium channel.⁠ The first month is on us. 💙 Pre-Order Links for Kathry...
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Slightly More Happens - April Adventures

April 13, 2026 • 77 mins
Our stories tonight carry us into the bright days of Spring, with stories about time spent in gardens and neighborhood streets, enjoyable chores and small adventures, seeds and shovels, and the joy of growing sunlight. Subscribe to our ⁠Premium channel.⁠ The first month is on us. 💙 Start your business today with the industry’s best business partner, Shopify, and start hearing “cha-ching”. Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month...
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Piano Lessons (Encore)

April 9, 2026 • 30 mins
Originally aired April 15, 2024 (Season 13, Episode 31) Our story tonight is called Piano Lessons, and it’s a story about a well-loved upright piano and the boy who plays it. It’s also about a little cottage where ivy grows up the bricks, middle C, lesson books, and metronomes, and finding the things that feel like they were always meant for you. Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠Premium channel.⁠⁠⁠ The first month is on us. 💙 Pre-Order Lin...
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Connect the Dots

April 6, 2026 • 32 mins
Our story tonight is called Connect the Dots, and it’s a story about a moment carved out of the afternoon and a method to reorder a busy mind. It’s also about raindrops and a birdbath, a clear spot at the kitchen table with enough light to see by, dots and lines and not having to decide. Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first month is on us. 💙 Nature’s Sunshine is offering 20% off your first order plus free shipping. G...
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Toast and Marmalade (Encore)

April 2, 2026 • 36 mins
Originally aired April 5, 2021 (Season 7, Episode 7) Our story tonight is called Toast and Marmalade, and it’s a story about the first few months of a lifelong friendship. It’s also about a collar with a bell on it, letting go of what-ifs, and the joy of watching someone discover a year of firsts. Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first month is on us. 💙 Pre-Order Links for Kathryn's New Book ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NMH Merc...
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Crayons and Grains of Sand

March 30, 2026 • 37 mins
Our story tonight is called Crayons and Grains of Sand, and it’s a story about a quiet morning at home on the cusp of a new season. It’s also about a warm patch of sunlight on the wood floor, a clementine peeled in one long curling piece, a full box of crayons, and building peace inside as things change. Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠Premium channel.⁠⁠⁠ The first month is on us. 💙 Nature’s Sunshine is offering 20% off your first order...
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Rain on the Lake (Encore)

March 26, 2026 • 35 mins
Originally aired March 24, 2025 (Season 15, Episode 24) Our story tonight is called Rain on the Lake, and it’s a story about a sudden arrival of drops and dark clouds on a spring afternoon. It’s also about a brooch in a jewelry box, the smell of rain mixing with lake water, mist and lamps lit in the darkness, memories of rainbows and rowboats, and taking rest as showers move across the horizon. Subscribe to our Premium channel...
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Soap Bubbles and Sidewalks

March 23, 2026 • 33 mins
Our story tonight is called Soap Bubbles and Sidewalks, and it’s a story about some spring cleaning done in the fresh air. It’s also about a curtain shifting near an open window, a hose and bucket, old CDs in the glovebox, clean that goes all the way into the corners, and the energy that returns when the spring does. Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first month is on us. 💙 Start your business today with the industry’s...
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Mudlarking on the River, Part 2 (Encore)

March 19, 2026 • 33 mins
Originally aired March 11, 2024 (Season 13, Episode 21) Our story tonight is called Mudlarking on the River, Part 2, and it’s a story about a search for ordinary treasures in the sand on a bright spring morning. It’s also about a coin with a hole through its center, the red and white pole of a barber shop, forsythia stems, curiosity, and imagination, and seeing the things around us with new eyes. Subscribe to our Premium chann...
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Slightly More Happens - March Mutts and Meows

March 16, 2026 • 92 mins
Our stories tonight speak to the magic of the Inn on the lake, a secret space behind a hidden door, coffee cake and cat companions, getting to redo a formative moment with your present day heart and mind, music and glimpses of mid-winter sun, and the hope that comes from bravely wearing your heart on your sleeve. We give to a different charity each week and this week we are giving to ⁠The Southwest Detroit Immigrant and Refugee...
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Mudlarking on the River, Part 1 (Encore)

March 12, 2026 • 31 mins
Originally aired March 4, 2024 (Season 13, Episode 19) Our story tonight is called Mudlarking on the River, Part 1, and it’s a story about a sunny morning in early spring that inspires a walk along sandy banks. It’s also about ordering your usual at the bakery counter, Canada geese and garden gloves, being gentle with yourself, and hidden treasure waiting to be unearthed. Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Premium channel.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The first mo...
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The Temperature Blanket

March 9, 2026 • 33 mins
Our story tonight is called The Temperature Blanket, and it’s a story about a project inspired by a chance meeting and a yen to keep track of the days as they pass. It’s also about blank books and seashells, granny squares and garter stitches, rows of yarn blending into a account of the year, and taking a few moments each day to make something lasting and beautiful. Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠Premium channel.⁠⁠⁠ The first month is on ...
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Catnap (Encore)

March 5, 2026 • 31 mins
Originally Aired: March 5th, 2023 (Season 11, Episode 10) Our story tonight is called Catnap and it’s a story about Marmalade the cat and Crumb the dog as they find ways to play through the winter. It’s also about a spark of something sweet that begins to grow between friends, a pup cup enjoyed on a heated patio, and a suitcase ready to be packed. Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Premium channel.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The first month is on us. 💙 Get b...
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Much More Happens - Spring Favorites (Encore)

March 5, 2026 • 555 mins
Our stories tonight lead you through the vernal season, from the drizzly cool days of March, the on-again/off-again sunlight of April, and into the blossom filled environ of May. There will be long walks in the fresh air, seeds planted and flower beds raked, sweet treats from the bakery, trips to the cottage and the cabin, and of course, some lilacs and gentle larceny. Subscribe to our ⁠⁠Premium channel.⁠⁠ The first month is o...
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Paczki Day at the Bakery

March 2, 2026 • 37 mins
Our story tonight is called Paczki Day at the Bakery, and it’s a story about a bustling morning in a shop downtown. It’s also about rose hip jam and powdered sugar, wax paper and yearly traditions that have lasted for as long as anyone can remember, a line stretching down the sidewalk, generous tendencies among neighbors and the people who exist in every community, making days smoother and sweeter. Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠Premium ch...
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Supper Club (Encore)

February 26, 2026 • 37 mins
Originally Aired: February 14, 2022 (Season 9, Episode 7) Our story tonight is called Supper Club, and it’s a story about adventures in cooking and friendship. It’s also about less being more, a bubbling pandowdy, and the patience it takes to carefully fold a dumpling. Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠Premium channel.⁠⁠⁠ The first month is on us. 💙 Get better sleep with Cured Nutrition’s Sleep Bundle. It’s already 10% off, and you can s...
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The Ducks in the Middle

February 23, 2026 • 37 mins
Our story tonight is called The Ducks in the Middle, and it’s a story about a walk over snowy fields on a mid-winter day. It’s also about a collection of old watches in the back of the closet, stepping into a ray of sunshine and how it feels to have a friend watching out for you. Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠Premium channel.⁠⁠⁠⁠ The first month is on us. 💙 OneSkin | Get 15% off OneSkin with the code NOTHINGMUCH at ⁠https://www.onesk...
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Little Harmonies (Encore)

February 19, 2026 • 34 mins
Originally Aired: February 3, 2025 (Season 15, Episode 10) Our story tonight is called Little Harmonies, and it’s a story about small bits of ordinary magic that happen everyday. It’s also about new specials at the coffee shop, tulip bulbs, and a dog met at the mailbox. Notes jotted down in a journal, and the feeling that you’ve tuned into a special frequency that you might have missed before. Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠Premium chan...
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Slightly More Happens - February Fun

February 16, 2026 • 99 mins
Our stories tonight speak to the magic of the Inn on the Lake, a secret space behind a hidden door, coffee cake and cat companions, getting to redo a formative moment with your present-day heart and mind, music and glimpses of mid-winter sun, and the hope that comes from bravely wearing your heart on your sleeve. Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠Premium channel.⁠⁠⁠⁠ The first month is on us. 💙 Stop waiting and start selling in 2026 with Sh...
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