Kathryn Nicolai
First This
First This is a short mindfulness and meditation podcast by Kathryn Nicolai, creator of Nothing Much Happens. Take ten minutes to settle your mind, observe your breath and be gently lead through a meditation practice. First this, then that.
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Episodes
Most Things Don't Matter 12.01.2026 10:22
Mantra: No Emergency.
Actually, I Can 05.01.2026 10:35
Big emotions serve a purpose.
Quiet Company 29.12.2025 11:08
A gentle reminder that silence is not a void.
Relax To Baseline 22.12.2025 10:10
"Relaxation is who you are, anxiety is who you think you are supposed to be."
Effort and Ease 15.12.2025 10:51
Hold it lightly.
Enough For Now 08.12.2025 10:24
The practice of sufficiency. Recognizing the small, momentary sense that, right now, this is enough. Nothing is missing in order for this moment to be complete.
When There is Grief 01.12.2025 10:37
A grounding, compassionate meditation for anyone carrying something heavy.
Levels of Awareness 24.11.2025 10:18
Steady breaths, simple points of focus, and a gentle reminder that each of us enters the moment with the awareness we have.
Musical Chairs 17.11.2025 10:39
Today, we’re practicing coming back to the present—quickly, gently, and without judgment
Quiet Time Together 10.11.2025 10:04
Today’s practice is all about softening—just a little. We’ll check in with the body, breathe deeply, and ease ourselves into the present moment one small percentage at a time.
Unitask With Me 03.11.2025 10:43
In today’s practice, we slow everything down and let ourselves simply observe. No forcing, no fixing—just a gentle return to the breath and a little more space in the mind.
What's Most Advanced Is... 27.10.2025 10:40
A grounding mindfulness practice about tuning into your body, noticing sensation without judgment, and redefining what it means to be “advanced” — presence, not perfection.
RAIN Method 20.10.2025 10:56
Recognize, Allow, Investigate, and Nonreact. Learn to meet your thoughts and emotions with curiosity, compassion, and calm awareness.
Progressive Muscle Relaxation 13.10.2025 11:05
Today’s practice focuses on progressive muscle relaxation, a powerful technique to help your body release tension, close out stress cycles, and invite deep calm.
Ope 06.10.2025 10:46
A gentle mindfulness practice that uses breath and awareness to find calm in everyday moments. Learn how the Midwestern “op” can become your mantra for non-judgmental observation and emotional steadiness
Downshift, Then Decide 29.09.2025 10:54
A short guided practice helps you soften your body, focus your breath, and reset your nervous system — perfect for moments of stress, overwhelm, or simply to begin again with intention.
Non-Grasping 22.09.2025 10:46
Learn to release the urge to control, embrace sufficiency, and find peace in presence through gentle breathing and guided reflection.
Cookie Monster 15.09.2025 11:14
Release tension, quiet racing thoughts, and gently sit with your emotions just as they are.
Metta to the People 08.09.2025 11:14
Soothe your nervous system with a gentle loving-kindness meditation, softening self-criticism and nurturing compassion for yourself and the world.
Breathing School: Pursed Lip Breathing 01.09.2025 10:41
Learn how to use extended exhales, pursed-lip breathing, and even simple tools like a straw to calm your nervous system and find peace anytime.
1-2-3 25.08.2025 10:25
Through mindful breathing and gentle observation, you’ll learn how to realign your focus, stay present, and access a steady middle ground.
Option 3 18.08.2025 10:17
Move away from numbness or overwhelm, observe without reacting, and find balance in the present moment.
Slow Down 11.08.2025 10:39
Slow mental momentum, ease anxiety, and reconnect with the present moment.
Performing Vs Being 04.08.2025 11:09
Release the pressure to perform and find comfort in simply being yourself.
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