Wellness Loud
Nothing much happens: bedtime stories to help you sleep
Can’t sleep? You’re not alone—and there’s help. Nothing Much Happens is a bedtime story podcast beloved by millions. Yoga and meditation teacher Kathryn Nicolai tells soothing, cozy stories where—just as the title says—nothing much happens. That’s the magic. Instead of spiraling thoughts or anxious scrolling, you’ll be gently guided to a calm, comfortable place. Each episode is read twice, with a slower second telling to ease you into rest. Trusted by listeners for over seven years and streamed more than 180 million times, it’s a ritual of safety, comfort, and sleep. Subscribe to our Premi...
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Jul 9, 2026
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Episodes
A Cool Walk and a Hot Bath 12.11.2018 21:56
Our story tonight is called "A cool walk and a hot a bath" and it’s a story about those particular days right on the edge of Autumn and Winter when the wind is changing and there are pleasures to be found in being outside and in being in. It’s also about saying hello to a friend, the joy of unwrapping a gift, and watching the seasons change. So get cozy and ready to sleep. See omnystudio.com/liste...
Ducks in a Row 05.11.2018 23:45
Our story tonight is called “Ducks in a Row” and it’s a story about a slow paced Sunday, several cups of tea, and having the time to do the things you need to. It’s also about a shared loaf of banana bread, watching a cold wind blow through the last leaves of autumn, and feeling cared for and ready for a new week. So get cozy and ready to sleep. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Halloween, in an Old House 29.10.2018 21:52
Our story tonight is called "Halloween, in an Old House" and it’s a story about making friends with whoever you share your space with. It’s also about getting to be someone else for a bit and the contagious excitement of children on one of their favorite nights of the year. So get cozy and ready to sleep. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothin...
At the Mill, with Pumpkins and Cider 22.10.2018 19:19
Our story tonight is called “At the mill, with pumpkins and cider” and it’s a story about an afternoon in the cool autumn air doing some favorite things. It’s also about taking the time to let a moment unfold, a childhood memory, and a shared cup of cider. So get cozy and ready to sleep. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens See...
At the Farmers Market, on a Fall Morning 15.10.2018 19:00
Our story tonight is called “At the Farmer’s Market, on a Fall Morning and it’s a story about the abundance of autumn and the bustle of a busy neighborhood market. It’s also about the feeling of looking forward to the winter and of looking back to being a child. So get cozy and ready to sleep. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happe...
In the Library 08.10.2018 22:29
Our story tonight is called “In the Library” and it’s a story about a day spent in the cool quiet company of books. It’s also about an early morning cup of coffee, the first cool days of Autumn, and the excitement of a new book. So get cozy and ready to sleep. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens See omnystudio.com/listener for...
The Last Warm Days 27.08.2018 20:39
Our story tonight is called “The Last Warm Days” and it’s a story about enjoying the heat of summer before Autumn comes to take its place. It’s also about sheets dried in the sun, the smell of tomato plants, and taking time to do as one likes. So get cozy and ready to sleep. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens See omnystudio.c...
In the Kitchen, During a Storm 07.07.2018 24:40
Our story tonight is called “In the kitchen, during a storm” and it’s a story about doing something simple with great care. It’s also about the cool breeze that comes with a storm, remembering a sweet time in your past, and listening to records on a summer night. So get cozy and ready to sleep. This episode mentions alcohol. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Purchase Our Book: h...
A Walk in the Woods 30.06.2018 20:16
Our story tonight is called "A Walk in the Woods" and it’s a story about getting far out into nature and trading in your usual cares for the sights and sounds of the countryside. It’s also about the pleasures of wandering, whirlybirds falling to the forest floor, and being alone. So get cozy and ready to sleep. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/...
Summer Vacation 26.06.2018 20:32
Our story tonight is called "Summer Vacation" and it’s a story about the feeling of freedom and having lots of time ahead of you to do what you like. It’s also about planning sweet things with someone special, the fresh harvest of the late summer, and enjoying the sights along the way. So get cozy and ready to sleep. This episode mentions alcohol. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...
Summer Nights 16.06.2018 17:42
Our story tonight is called “Summer Nights” and it’s a story about a day at the lake with friends, a huge summer feast, and sweet night air. It’s also about the feeling of realizing when something is good and being happy about it. So get cozy and ready to sleep. This episode mentions alcohol. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happen...
Afternoon Nap 09.06.2018 17:44
Our story tonight is called “Afternoon Nap” and it’s a story about the best kind of nap, the one you didn’t think you had time for. It’s also about enjoying small luxuries and the serendipity of unexpected free time. So get cozy and ready to sleep. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...
Early to Yoga 02.06.2018 19:23
Our story tonight is called “Early to Yoga” and it’s a story about the comfort of a quiet safe place. It’s also about the feeling of privacy and the ease and serenity that come from someone showing you a little tenderness and affection. So get cozy and ready to sleep. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens See omnystudio.com/list...
Three Good Things 26.05.2018 19:21
Our story tonight is called "Three Good Things" and it’s about reminding yourself of some of the simple happy moments that happen during the day. Sometimes good stuff slips through our brains without leaving much of a trace, while scary upsetting stuff gets stuck in there. So it helps to notice and highlight sweetness when it shows up, even if that just amounts to us saying to ourselves, “Oh that’...
The Windows Were Open 19.05.2018 30:10
Our story tonight is called “The Windows Were Open” and it’s a story about a sunny summer day by the lake, solitude, and strawberries. It’s also about the feeling of being free from a schedule and deadlines, and about doing some favorite things. So get cozy and ready to sleep. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens See omnystudio...
Some Days 16.05.2018 11:04
Our story tonight is called "Some days" and is short, and not so much a story as just some reminders for when you’ve had a crummy day, so we’re releasing it as a bonus episode. So get cozy and ready to sleep. This episode mentions alcohol. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Spring in the Yard (Revised Version) 12.05.2018 29:19
Our story tonight is called “Spring in the Yard” and it’s a story about getting outside at the end of a long winter, being in the fresh air, and tidying things up. It’s also about quiet companionship, dogs, and the last fire of the season. So get cozy and ready to sleep. This episode mentions alcohol. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Mu...
Closing Up Shop (Revised Version) 06.05.2018 26:05
Our story tonight is called “Closing up shop” and it’s a story about a bookshop at the end of the day. Lev Grossman wrote in The Magician’s Land “It didn’t matter where you were, if you were in a room full of books you were at least halfway home.” If that feels true to you, then this story is for you. Beyond the friendliness of the company of books, this story is also about being in a safe place a...
A Block From Home (Revised Version) 28.04.2018 23:51
Turn off the light, get comfortable, and let us tell you a story. These are bedtime stories for grownups, in which nothing much happens, you feel good and then you fall asleep. So get cozy and ready to sleep. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choic...
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