Originally Aired: September 4th, 2022 (Season 10, Episode 14)


Our story tonight is called The Librarian, and it’s a story about the quiet of the closed-up library at the end of the day. It’s also about the books that sometimes get overlooked on the top shelf, a string of lights over an outdoor table, and knowing what your next book will be.

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.

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

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. 

Originally Aired: September 4th, 2022 (Season 10, Episode 14)
 Our story tonight is called The Librarian, and it’s a story about the quiet of the closed-up library at the end of the day. It’s also about the books that sometimes get overlooked on the top shelf, a string of lights over an outdoor table, and knowing what your next book will be.
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>.
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:
<ul data-rte-list="default">
<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>
Listen to our new show, <a href="https://www.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>.

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

Experience the calm of a closed library in "The Librarian." This story captures the satisfaction of re-shelving books, the quiet of empty stacks, and the delight of finding a new book to read. Perfect for book lovers and those who cherish quiet moments.

The Librarian (Encore)

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/fca3d6f8-6dfd-4ec9-93dc-b1d2015205fe/transcript

Originally Aired: September 24th, 2023 (Season 12, Episode 18)


Our story tonight is called Fall Foraging, and it’s a story about the first signs of the changing seasons and foods that go along with them. It’s also about a tart, lemony spice harvested from a plant growing freely along the road, crabapples, and the bounty of autumn when you know where to look.

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.

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

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. 

Originally Aired: September 24th, 2023 (Season 12, Episode 18)
 Our story tonight is called Fall Foraging, and it’s a story about the first signs of the changing seasons and foods that go along with them. It’s also about a tart, lemony spice harvested from a plant growing freely along the road, crabapples, and the bounty of autumn when you know where to look.
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>.
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:
<ul data-rte-list="default">
<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>
Listen to our new show, <a href="https://www.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>.

Join Kathryn Nikolai on "Bedtime Stories for Grown-Ups" as she takes you on a peaceful journey through fall foraging. Discover the beauty of autumn’s bounty and unwind with a calming story perfect for bedtime.

Fall Foraging (Encore)

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/3e1afae3-a844-4432-92cd-b1d201520636/transcript

Our story tonight is called Lightning Glass, and it’s a story about a long beach walk spent looking for something magical after a storm has passed. It’s also about geese flying south for the winter, driftwood, and sandbars, bracing cold water lapping at the shore, and excitement of discovery.

We give to a different charity each week, and this week, we are giving to Hope in a Suitcase; their mission is to provide children and teens in foster care with a suitcase/duffel bag, along with basic essentials and comfort items, to make their transition and circumstances just a little easier. 

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.

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

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. 

Our story tonight is called Lightning Glass, and it’s a story about a long beach walk spent looking for something magical after a storm has passed. It’s also about geese flying south for the winter, driftwood, and sandbars, bracing cold water lapping at the shore, and excitement of discovery.
We give to a different charity each week, and this week, we are giving to <a href="hopeinasuitcase.org">Hope in a Suitcase</a>; their mission is to provide children and teens in foster care with a suitcase/duffel bag, along with basic essentials and comfort items, to make their transition and circumstances just a little easier. 
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>.
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:
<ul data-rte-list="default">
<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>
Listen to our new show, <a href="https://www.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>.

Tonight’s story, Lightning Glass, is about a magical beach walk after a storm, where the cold waters lap at the shore and geese fly south. We are giving to Hope in a Suitcase, helping foster children with essential comfort items during their transitions.

Lightning Glass

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/d1611dca-d8cd-46e2-819f-b1ea012ceacf/transcript

Our story tonight is called Thunder and Lightning, and it’s a story about slowing down and getting comfortable as the rain comes down. It’s also about cinnamon and clove, a candle’s flame reflected in a window pane, a sofa turned into a nest for afternoon napping and the calm and quiet that comes when mother nature takes over.

We give to a different charity each week, and this week, we are giving to SEE Turtles. They help the sea turtle community connect, grow, and thrive by supporting community-based conservation efforts.  

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.

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

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. 

Our story tonight is called Thunder and Lightning, and it’s a story about slowing down and getting comfortable as the rain comes down. It’s also about cinnamon and clove, a candle’s flame reflected in a window pane, a sofa turned into a nest for afternoon napping and the calm and quiet that comes when mother nature takes over.
We give to a different charity each week, and this week, we are giving to <a href="seeturtles.org/conservation-success ">SEE Turtles</a>. They help the sea turtle community connect, grow, and thrive by supporting community-based conservation efforts.  
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>.
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:
<ul data-rte-list="default">
<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>
Listen to our new show, <a href="https://www.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>.

In this episode of Nothing Much Happens, relax and unwind as Kathryn Nicolai tells a soothing bedtime story called "Thunder and Lightning." Fall asleep as she describes the comforting sounds of a storm and the cozy embrace of a quiet afternoon indoors.

Thunder & Lightning

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/1de389fb-93ba-4663-9cc7-b1e3014f8c4f/transcript

The Librarian (Encore)

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