Kathryn Nicolai

First This

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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.

Author

Kathryn Nicolai

Category

Health

Latest episode

Nov 2, 2026

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Episodes

Consider That... 02.01.2023

Overthinking? Push play.

Old Scars 26.12.2022

Old scars rise up and are healed.

First and Second Level 19.12.2022

There is what you experience, then what you think about it. Let's stay on the first level.

Sense of Self 12.12.2022

It's a big part of your emotional maturation, the development of a strong sense of self.

The Wings of a Bird 05.12.2022

The two qualities we are cultivating are awareness and equanimity. Let's grow them in equal proportion.

Belly, Chest and Head 28.11.2022

Let's get centered...literally.

Breathing School: Panic Button 21.11.2022

When you need to hit the panic button, try this breathing technique.

Like You Chose It 14.11.2022

Can you sit with this circumstances of right now, as if you chose them?

Moment to Moment 07.11.2022

Moment to moment non-judgmental awareness. That's our work.

Beginner's Mind 31.10.2022

Let's start again, with a beginner's mind.

Let It Be 24.10.2022

Sometimes when you want to let go, it doesn't go. How about 'Let it be.'

Face, Hands and Feet 17.10.2022

Anything that is happening now can be a focal point for meditation. Let's notice what you feel in different parts of your body.

Building a Habit 10.10.2022

Let's practice in a way today that will make coming back tomorrow easier.

Learn to Observe 03.10.2022

Between reacting and going numb, there is another option.

Soften Your Focus 26.09.2022

Don't force. Allow. Let's sit together and practice in a gentle way.

A Tool for Consistent Practice 19.09.2022

How can improve the chance that you will sit mediation tomorrow? Find a way to sit today that will make you want to continue the habit.

Negative Emotions 12.09.2022

Negative emotions serve a purpose, let's practice sitting with them.

Breathing School: Energizing Breath 05.09.2022

Wake up and shine with this simple breathing practice today.

The Horse's Name 29.08.2022

Pay attention to what matters, especially in vital moments.

Loving Kindness Meditation 22.08.2022

A balm for a roughed up heart...

Empty Your Cup 15.08.2022

Everything that isn't happening to you right now, let's drain it away.

Label Thinking 08.08.2022

A simple way to step outside of your thoughts. Let's sit together.

Three Steps 01.08.2022

Meditation in three simple steps. Come sit down.

Calm Attention 25.07.2022

Let's flex our muscles of calm attention. Being with what we feel and just observing.

The Other Side 18.07.2022

A meditation on perspective, and being here while now is happening.

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