Originally Aired: April 30th, 2023 (Season 11 Episode 1)


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.

Originally Aired: April 30th, 2023 (Season 11 Episode 1)
 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.

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

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, "<a href="https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens">Nothing Much Happens</a>," in over 20 languages. Request your local bookseller to shelve it: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens

Nothing much happens: bedtime stories to help you sleep

Dandelions & Mayapples (Encore)

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Originally Aired: November 27th, 2023 (Season 12, Episode 35)

Our story tonight is called Winter Evening Yoga, and it’s a story about stepping into a safe, soothing space after a long day. It’s also about bolsters and blankets, love notes sent to yourself, low lights and soft music, and feeling completely at ease.

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 via our website.

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

Join us tomorrow morning for a meditation at www.firstthispodcast.com.

Unwind like never before with the Nothing Much Happens Wind-Down Box—a curated selection of Kathryn’s favorite relaxation essentials! Save over $100 on this dreamy collection from top wellness partners. Indulge in a tranquil night’s sleep with everything you need for the perfect bedtime ritual.

Originally Aired: November 27th, 2023 (Season 12, Episode 35)
Our story tonight is called Winter Evening Yoga, and it’s a story about stepping into a safe, soothing space after a long day. It’s also about bolsters and blankets, love notes sent to yourself, low lights and soft music, and feeling completely at ease.
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 via <a href="http://nothingmuchhappens.com/premium-subscription">our website.</a>
Listen to our new show, <a href="http://nothingmuchhappens.com/stories-from-the-village%C3%82%C2%A0">Stories from the Village of Nothing Much</a>, on your favorite podcast app.
Join us tomorrow morning for a meditation at <a href="http://www.firstthispodcast.com/">www.firstthispodcast.com</a>.
Unwind like never before with the <a href="https://shop.nothingmuchhappens.com/products/wind-down-box">Nothing Much Happens Wind-Down Box</a>—a curated selection of Kathryn’s favorite relaxation essentials! Save over $100 on this dreamy collection from top wellness partners. Indulge in a tranquil night’s sleep with everything you need for the perfect bedtime ritual.

In Winter Evening Yoga, ease into a calming tale of cozy spaces, soft music, and gentle self-care. Originally aired November 27, 2023, this episode invites you to relax and find peace at the end of a long day.

Winter Evening Yoga (Encore)

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Our story tonight is called Pie Making, and it’s a story about an evening at the bakery with ready workstations and clean aprons. It’s also about an urn of hot cocoa ready on the counter, pastry cutters and crimped crusts, and the stages of learning that eventually allow us to play.

We give to a different charity each week, and this week, we are giving to the Union of Concerned Scientists. They work using rigorous, independent science to solve our planet's most pressing concerns.

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.

Listen to our new 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

Experience ultimate relaxation with the Nothing Much Happens Wind-Down Box, a thoughtfully curated collection of Kathryn’s go-to favorites for winding down. 

Our story tonight is called Pie Making, and it’s a story about an evening at the bakery with ready workstations and clean aprons. It’s also about an urn of hot cocoa ready on the counter, pastry cutters and crimped crusts, and the stages of learning that eventually allow us to play.
We give to a different charity each week, and this week, we are giving to the <a href="https://ucsusa.org">Union of Concerned Scientists</a>. They work using rigorous, independent science to solve our planet's most pressing concerns.
<a href="https://shop.nothingmuchhappens.com/products/weighted-pillows">Preorder your own NMH weighted pillow now! </a>
<a href="https://nothingmuchhappens.com/premium-subscription ">Subscribe for ad-free, bonus, and extra-long episodes now</a>, 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.
Listen to our new show, <a href="https://nothingmuchhappens.com/stories-from-the-village">Stories from the Village of Nothing Much</a>, on your favorite podcast app.
Join us tomorrow morning for a meditation at <a href="http://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/first-this">nothingmuchhappens.com/first-this</a> 
Experience ultimate relaxation with the <a href="https://shop.nothingmuchhappens.com/products/wind-down-box">Nothing Much Happens Wind-Down Box</a>, a thoughtfully curated collection of Kathryn’s go-to favorites for winding down.

In Pie Making, join us for a warm evening at the bakery with hot cocoa, pastry cutters, and crimped crusts. This story celebrates the stages of learning and the joy of creating something beautiful with your hands.

Pie Making

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Originally Aired: November 15th, 2021 (Season 8, Episode 15)

Our story tonight is called First Frost and it’s a story about enjoying the sparkle of the first signs of winter. It’s also about a kitty watching the birds on a cold morning, pinecones scented with cinnamon, and something precious waiting to be found.

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 via our website.

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

Join us tomorrow morning for a meditation at www.firstthispodcast.com.

Save over $100 on Kathryn’s hand-selected wind-down favorites with the Nothing Much Happens Wind-Down Box. A collection of products from our amazing partners:
Eversio Wellness: Chill Now
Vellabox: Lavender Silk Candle
Alice Mushrooms Nightcap
Nutrachamps Tart Cherry Gummies
A Brighter Year Mini Coloring Book
NuStrips Sleep Strips
Woolzies Lavender Roll-On

Originally Aired: November 15th, 2021 (Season 8, Episode 15)
Our story tonight is called First Frost and it’s a story about enjoying the sparkle of the first signs of winter. It’s also about a kitty watching the birds on a cold morning, pinecones scented with cinnamon, and something precious waiting to be found.
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 via <a href="http://nothingmuchhappens.com/premium-subscription">our website.</a>
Listen to our new show, <a href="http://nothingmuchhappens.com/stories-from-the-village%C3%82%C2%A0">Stories from the Village of Nothing Much</a>, on your favorite podcast app.
Join us tomorrow morning for a meditation at <a href="http://www.firstthispodcast.com/">www.firstthispodcast.com</a>.
Save over $100 on Kathryn’s hand-selected wind-down favorites with the <a href="https://shop.nothingmuchhappens.com/products/wind-down-box">Nothing Much Happens Wind-Down Box</a>. A collection of products from our amazing partners:
<ul>
<li>Eversio Wellness: Chill Now</li>
<li>Vellabox: Lavender Silk Candle</li>
<li>Alice Mushrooms Nightcap</li>
<li>Nutrachamps Tart Cherry Gummies</li>
<li>A Brighter Year Mini Coloring Book</li>
<li>NuStrips Sleep Strips</li>
<li>Woolzies Lavender Roll-On</li>
</ul>

Our story tonight is called First Frost and it’s a story about enjoying the sparkle of the first signs of winter. It’s also about a kitty watching the birds on a cold morning, pinecones scented with cinnamon, and something precious waiting to be found.

First Frost (Encore)

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Dandelions & Mayapples (Encore)

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