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: January 1st, 2024 (Season 13, Bonus Episode 1)

Our story tonight is called Mornings at the Coffee Shop, and it’s a story about a cold day made warmer by a fresh cup of coffee made with care. It’s also about twinkle lights reflecting on a shop window, a well-stocked pastry case, hospitality, and the connections that bloom in a community. 

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 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: January 1st, 2024 (Season 13, Bonus Episode 1)
Our story tonight is called Mornings at the Coffee Shop, and it&rsquo;s a story about a cold day made warmer by a fresh cup of coffee made with care. It&rsquo;s also about twinkle lights reflecting on a shop window, a well-stocked pastry case, hospitality, and the connections that bloom in a community.&nbsp;
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&nbsp;<a href="http://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/premium-subscription">nothingmuchhappens.com/premium-subscription</a>.
Listen to our new show, Stories from the Village of Nothing Much, on your favorite podcast app. <a href="https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/stories-from-the-village">nothingmuchhappens.com/stories-from-the-village </a>
Join us tomorrow morning for a meditation at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/first-this">nothingmuchhappens.com/first-this </a>
Save over $100 on Kathryn&rsquo;s hand-selected wind-down favorites with the Nothing Much Happens Wind-Down Box. 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>

Enjoy Mornings at the Coffee Shop, an encore story from Nothing Much Happens®. Twinkle lights, warm coffee, pastries, and the joy of community await. Sweet dreams start here.

Mornings at the Coffee Shop (Encore)

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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.

Our story tonight is called Crumb meets Santa, and it&rsquo;s a story about a trip into town on a December afternoon. It&rsquo;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&nbsp;<a href="https://nationalmssociety.org&nbsp;">MS Society</a>. Mine is a family touched by MS, and I&rsquo;m grateful for the work they do. Their mission is to cure MS while empowering people affected by MS to live their best lives.
<a href="https://shop.nothingmuchhappens.com/products/weighted-pillows">Order your own NMH weighted pillow now!</a><a href="https://shop.nothingmuchhappens.com"> </a>
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 <a href="https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/premium-subscription">nothingmuchhappens.com/premium-subscription</a>.&nbsp;
Listen to our sister show, <a href="/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&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/first-this">nothingmuchhappens.com/first-this</a>.&nbsp;
Relax and unwind with the Nothing <a href="https://shop.nothingmuchhappens.com/products/wind-down-box">Much Happens Wind-Down Box</a>! Save over $100 on Kathryn's hand-selected favorites, designed to help you slow down and embrace tranquility.

Enjoy a heartwarming story in Season 14, Episode 59 of Nothing Much Happens, "Crumb Meets Santa." Follow Crumb’s December adventure, filled with jingle bells, holiday joy, and family—furry or otherwise. This episode also supports the MS Society's mission to cure MS and empower those affected.

Crumb Meets Santa

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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.

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. 
<a href="https://shop.nothingmuchhappens.com/products/weighted-pillows">Preorder your own NMH weighted pillow now!</a>
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: <a href="https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/premium-subscription">nothingmuchhappens.com/premium-subscription</a> 
Listen to our new show, Stories from the Village of Nothing Much, on your favorite podcast app. <a href="https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/stories-from-the-village">nothingmuchhappens.com/stories-from-the-village</a>
Join us tomorrow morning for a meditation at <a href="https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/first-this">nothingmuchhappens.com/first-this</a>. 
Save over $100 on the <a href="https://shop.nothingmuchhappens.com/products/wind-down-box">Nothing Much Happens Wind-Down Box</a>, 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.

Experience Comfort and Joy, a tale about brightening dark winter evenings with sweet traditions, a glowing Rowen tree, and a paper chain countdown. A story to bring warmth and light to the season.

Comfort & Joy (Encore)

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/48add704-9918-4af6-934c-b22e01747b73/transcript

Dandelions & Mayapples (Encore)

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