Nothing much happens: bedtime stories to help you sleep

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  • Having trouble sleeping? Join Yoga and meditation teacher Kathryn Nicolai for bedtime stories where nothing much happens to help you relax and sleep peacefully. The stories are a soft landing spot for your mind. Rather than letting your brain race through the same thoughts you’ve been chasing all day, we are taking a detour to a calm and comfy place. We tell the story twice and go a bit slower the second time.

    You can find our book, "Nothing Much Happens," in over 20 languages. Request your local bookseller to shelve it: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens
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  • Crumb Meets Santa

    Crumb Meets Santa
    Dec 23 2024

    Our story tonight is called Crumb meets Santa, and 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.

    We give to a different charity each week, and this week, we are giving to the MS Society. Mine is a family touched by MS, and I’m grateful for the work they do. Their mission is to cure MS while empowering people affected by MS to live their best lives.

    Order your own NMH weighted pillow now!

    Subscribe for ad-free, bonus, and extra-long episodes now, as well as ad-free and early episodes of Stories from the Village of Nothing Much! Search for NMH Premium channel on Apple podcast or follow the link below nothingmuchhappens.com/premium-subscription.

    Listen to our sister show, Stories from the Village of Nothing Much, on your favorite podcast app.

    Join us tomorrow morning for a meditation at nothingmuchhappens.com/first-this.

    Relax and unwind with the Nothing Much Happens Wind-Down Box! Save over $100 on Kathryn's hand-selected favorites, designed to help you slow down and embrace tranquility.

    Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens

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    40 mins
  • Comfort & Joy (Encore)

    Comfort & Joy (Encore)
    Dec 19 2024

    Originally Aired: December 19th, 2022 (Season 10, Episode 29)

    Our story tonight is called Comfort and Joy, and it’s a story about adding light to the dark evenings of winter. It’s also about bringing back a sweet neighborhood tradition, a Rowen tree laced with lights, and a paper chain to count down the days.

    Preorder your own NMH weighted pillow now!

    Subscribe for ad-free, bonus, and extra-long episodes now, as well as ad-free and early episodes of Stories from the Village of Nothing Much! Search for the NMH Premium channel on Apple Podcasts or follow the link: nothingmuchhappens.com/premium-subscription

    Listen to our new show, Stories from the Village of Nothing Much, on your favorite podcast app. nothingmuchhappens.com/stories-from-the-village

    Join us tomorrow morning for a meditation at nothingmuchhappens.com/first-this.

    Save over $100 on the Nothing Much Happens Wind-Down Box, featuring Kathryn’s favorite relaxation essentials from top wellness brands, including calming supplements, a lavender candle, sleep aids, and more for the perfect bedtime ritual.

    Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    33 mins
  • Merry Much Happens

    Merry Much Happens
    Dec 16 2024

    Our stories tonight have been picked by the team that makes Nothing Much…Happen. They are stories of snowfall and candy canes, train sets and tree farms, cats and cows, and card games. From all of us, we wish you sweet dreams.

    Nothing Merch Happens! Now available.

    Lindsey ~ Website Designer & Upkeep

    Order your own NMH weighted pillow now!

    Subscribe for ad-free, bonus, and extra-long episodes now, as well as ad-free and early episodes of Stories from the Village of Nothing Much! Search for the NMH Premium channel on Apple Podcasts or follow the link: nothingmuchhappens.com/premium-subscription

    Listen to our daytime show, Stories from the Village of Nothing Much, on your favorite podcast app. nothingmuchhappens.com/stories-from-the-village

    Join us tomorrow morning for a meditation at nothingmuchhappens.com/first-this.

    Save over $100 on the Nothing Much Happens Wind-Down Box, featuring Kathryn’s favorite relaxation essentials from top wellness brands, including calming supplements, a lavender candle, sleep aids, and more for the perfect bedtime ritual.

    Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    2 hrs and 54 mins

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Life changing

I listen Every. Single. Night. I used to struggle to fall asleep and dread bedtime as a result. Now I look forward to it. I love Kathryn’s voice and she has a gift for telling a story that captures my mind to relax and drift to sleep.

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Like Medicine without the after effects!

So I hope this review makes it to the top of the list, as the first two were abhorrent based on bias! This podcast is so soothing and yes the stories are sweet and simple for a reason….sleep. For those who expect a piece of literature go read a good book, and stay awake! One of my favorites that stood out was ‘Front door back door.’ it has a really nice message. The whole series is perfect for what it’s meant to be. A lovely soothing voice telling a simple story to help you fall asleep. It works… and I’m so glad I found Katherine and Bob to help me with insomnia. Not surprising that she is practiced in meditation.
Thank you so much!

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bless nothing much

I have always had trouble falling asleep, it takes me hours. now I can fall peacefully to dream land before the end of a story. this podcast has changed my life from running on a few hours sleep every day, being rested and refreshed on a daily basis. thank you and bless you.

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Good Sleepy Time

Lovely, stress free stories to drift off to sleep with. Narrator has a soft, gentle voice. Helps to wash away the stress of the day and quiet the mind. The stories are slow and uneventful, but there is enough detail and imagery to engage the imagination and hold my attention. Yes, this method really does help in getting to sleep.

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Almost perfect

Love the stories and the reading. However I was just woken up by an ad playing. Knocked off a star because of this. It’s sort of counterproductive to sleep.

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Thank you!

Love the stories that I never finish because I’m sound asleep. A true game changer!

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Life changing

Not sure how anybody could give this less than 5 stars. I’m not sure what any of the stories are about bc I fall asleep pretty immediately

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Well Done!

This is an incredibly effective, lovely, feel-good sleeping aid. Love this. Thank you for making it!

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Awesome

I Love the story's, and her voice, but the intro is SUCH A DRAG

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100/100 STARS!!!!

This woman is the best in the biz for night time podcasts. I have been through a ton of them, so i feel qualified to give that rating! these keep me asleep ALL NIGHT. I can even dream again, and they are all pleasant dreams. I'm SO grateful for this free podcast 🥲🙏🏻 love you NMH podcast!!!!!

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