Nothing much happens: bedtime stories to help you sleep
305 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 days ago - ★★★★★ - 2.6K ratingsHaving 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
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Dandelions and Mayapples
May 01, 2023 04:00 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBOur 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. We give to a different charity each week and this week we are giving to BookAid https://bookaid.org/. They work for a world where everyone has access to books that will enrich, improve and change their lives. Purchase...
At the Tower Mill
April 24, 2023 04:00 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBOur story tonight is called At the Tower Mill and it’s a story about the sails of a windmill turning in the Spring breeze. It’s also about a warm morning and breakfast in the open air, cherry trees, carved burstone, and the things that bring neighbors together. Thanks to your support, we give to a different charity each week. This week we are giving to Habitat for Humanity. Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Five Year Anniversary Special!
April 17, 2023 04:00 - 49 minutes - 45 MBLet's celebrate five years of bedtime stories and sweet dreams together with this special Q & A episode with Kathryn and Bob! While still relaxing and calm, this episode is best saved for a time other than bedtime. Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Old Houses (Reprise)
April 17, 2023 04:00 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBOur story tonight is called “Old Houses” and it’s a story about a wandering amble through an unknown neighborhood. It’s also about a forgotten piece of music in an old piano bench, a penny pressed into a sidewalk, and the stories we tell about the places we live. Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Back Home Again
April 10, 2023 04:00 - 29 minutes - 27 MBOur story tonight is called Back Home Again and it is the final chapter (for now) in the great saga of Marmalade the cat and her dog friends, Crumb and Birdy. It’s about the end of a trip away and the memories that are carried home after. It’s also about a sunny plaza and cups of lemonade, falling in love, and a tea party that serves catnip and biscuits. Thanks to your support, we give to a different charity each week. This week we are giving to Best Friends Animal Society, “working to sav...
Marmalade at the Inn Part 3
April 03, 2023 04:00 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBOur story tonight is called Marmalade at the Inn Part Three because I just have too much to tell you about Marmalade the cat, and her dog friends Crumb and Birdy. It’s a story about a bit of the Inn’s history. It’s also about fresh sheets, a package waiting at the front door, and the sweet sound of ringing bells. We give to a different charity each week and this week we are giving to Old Dog Haven. “Using a large network of foster homes to provide loving, safe homes for unadoptable senior d...
Marmalade at the Inn Part 2
March 27, 2023 04:00 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBOur story tonight is called Marmalade at the Inn Part Two and if you didn’t hear part one, it couldn’t matter less. It’s a story about the beautiful old Inn that sits on the edge of the lake and the Innkeeper who takes care of all who stay there. It’s also about enjoying a new routine, the healing result of a bit of affection, and a bright morning at the end of a long winter. We give to a different charity each week and this week we are supporting True Colors United, working to implement i...
Sticks and Stones (Special Bonus)
March 20, 2023 04:00 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBOur story tonight is called “Sticks and Stones” and it’s a story about solitude and slowing down for a long walk. It’s also about a stream full of colored rocks, one man’s treasure, and a spot in the forest for admiring beautiful things. Sign up for Premium Plus here: https://nothingmuchhappens.supportingcast.fm https://linktr.ee/nothingmuchhappens Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Marmalade at the Inn
March 13, 2023 04:00 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBOur story tonight is called Marmalade at the Inn and it’s a story about a few days at the Inn on the Lake. It’s also about dog beds laid out in front of the fire, three cups of coffee poured in the library, and a small adventure for three of our favorite souls in the village of Nothing Much. This week we are giving to the charity Blessings in a Backpack whose purpose is to mobilize communities, individuals, and resources to provide food on the weekends for school-aged children across Ameri...
Catnap
March 06, 2023 05:00 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBOur story tonight is called Catnap and it’s a story about Marmalade the cat and Crumb the dog as they find ways to play through the winter. It’s also about a spark of something sweet that begins to grow between friends, a pup cup enjoyed on a heated patio, and a suitcase ready to be packed. We give to a different charity each week and this week we are giving to Crisis Response Canines, whose mission is to provide strength, comfort, and emotional support to individuals, families, communitie...
Snowfall at the Bakery Part 3
February 27, 2023 05:00 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBOur story tonight is called Snowfall at the Bakery Part Three and it’s a story about the snowmen in the park and the sledding hill beside them. It’s also about a memory of a grandfather in front of the fire, a pocketful of dog treats, and the simple joy of playing in the snow. This week we are giving to the Turkish Red Crescent http://www.kizilay.org.tr/ https://linktr.ee/nothingmuchhappens Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...
Snowfall at the Bakery Part 2
February 20, 2023 05:00 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBOur story tonight is called Snowfall at the Bakery Part Two and it’s a story about closing up shop and stepping out into falling flakes. It’s also about a bag full of wrapped treats, knowing today that you’ll be snowed in tomorrow, and a lost glove on its way back to its owner. We give to charitable organizations each week and this week we are giving to Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) https://www.sams-usa.net/ “SAMS works on the front lines of crisis relief in Syria and beyond to all...
Snowfall at the Bakery
February 13, 2023 05:00 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBOur story tonight is called Snowfall at the Bakery and it’s a story about the reappearance of winter after a few weeks of mild weather. It’s also about hot chocolate made with care, schoolchildren let out early, and the prospect of snowmen in the park. We give to a different charity each week and this week we are giving to National Alliance to End Homelessness at endhomelessness.org They are committed to preventing and ending homelessness in the United States.” Purchase Our Book: https://b...
Quiet Celebration
February 06, 2023 05:00 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBOur story tonight is called Quiet Celebration and it’s a story about softly stepping into the next year of your life. It’s also about a good dream that lingers after waking, a glass raised with best wishes and a cake decorated with orange slices and rosettes. This week we are giving to The Arc of the United States. (thearc.org) Their Purpose is "to promote and protect the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively support their full inclusion and pa...
Winter Views
January 30, 2023 05:00 - 29 minutes - 27 MBOur story tonight is called Winter Views and it’s a story about some different things to enjoy or look forward to in the winter. It’s also about a cardinal singing from the branches, a jar of huckleberry jam, and the extra minutes of light that come with each day after the solstice. Thanks to your support, we give to a different charity each week. This week we are giving to International Justice Mission. (https://ijm.org) Their mission is “to protect people in poverty from violence and inju...
The Innkeeper's Blanket
January 23, 2023 11:34 - 29 minutes - 27 MBOur story tonight is called The Innkeeper’s Blanket and it’s a story about a favorite hobby, rediscovered in the quiet of winter. It’s also about a simmering pot in the kitchen, geese gathering before they fly, and making something by hand that is perfectly imperfect. This week we are giving to the Fred Rogers Institute, at fredrogersinstitute.org. Their purpose is to advance the legacy of Fred Rogers by investing in the strengths of families and caring adults to support the healthy develop...
Winter Getaway Part 3, Chef's Kitchen
January 16, 2023 05:00 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBOur story tonight is called Winter Getaway Part Three or Chef’s Kitchen and it’s a story about a humble meal cooked for a friend. It’s also about handwritten notes in the margins of a cookbook, a gift wrapped in brown paper, and the steam rising up off of a bowl of soup. Thanks to your support we donate to a new charity every week and this week we are sending some help to World Central Kitchen at wck.org. World Central Kitchen provides meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and commun...
Winter Getaway Part Two or The Chalet
January 09, 2023 05:00 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBOur story tonight is called Winter Getaway Part Two or The Chalet and it’s a story about an abundance of time to do nothing with. It’s also about a steaming bathtub, catching a moment with all of your senses, and a way to say I love you. Our charitable donation this week goes to https://bookaid.org. Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Winter Getaway
January 02, 2023 05:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBOur story tonight is called Winter Getaway and it’s a story about an invitation that arrives on the back of a postcard. It’s also about glittering snow and a cabin tucked into a mountainside, a stack of new books, and deep deep rest. Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Shooting Stars
December 26, 2022 05:00 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBOur story tonight is called Shooting Stars and it’s a story about a wish made in the quiet of the new year. It’s also about shaking off the chill of winter, a soft towel fresh from the laundry, and the deep peace of being at home with yourself. Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Comfort and Joy
December 19, 2022 05:00 - 32 minutes - 29.3 MBOur 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. Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Holiday at Weathervane Farm
December 12, 2022 05:00 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBOur story tonight is called “Holiday at Weathervane Farm” and it’s a story about lighting up the farm for some winter guests. It’s also about hay rides through snowy fields, the ducks waddling back from a day at the pond, and a new calf born who will only ever know kindness. Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Model Trains and Make-Believe
December 05, 2022 05:00 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBOur story tonight is called Model Trains and Make Believe and it’s a story about a tiny world full of bustling streets and railroad tracks. It’s also about a red and white box of popcorn, a dining car with white table clothes and being never too old to imagine. Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Heavy Snow at the Cabin
November 28, 2022 05:00 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBOur story tonight is called Heavy Snow at the Cabin and it’s a story about a morning spent watching the winter arrive. It’s also about taking your time to make something delicious, woodsmoke rising from chimneys and the contagious simple joy of dogs. Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Friendsgiving, Again
November 21, 2022 05:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MBOur story tonight is called Friendsgiving, Again and it’s a story about a growing tradition and the new people and places folded into it with each year. It’s also about rosemary trees, a Christmas village laid out on a piano lid, and a big old building made merry for the holiday. Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ship in a Bottle
November 14, 2022 05:00 - 36 minutes - 33 MBOur story tonight is called Ship in a Bottle and it’s a story about a crate of bequests ready to be unwrapped. It’s also about the dark bark of oak trees after a storm, garden benches waiting to be sat on and the ordinary magic of handmade things. Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sunday Reset
November 07, 2022 05:00 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBOur story tonight is called Sunday Reset and it’s a story about a day set aside to plan for a good week ahead. It’s also about sheets hung on the line, drying in the last warm rays of the autumn, a record spinning on the turntable and a changed outlook after advice from a friend. Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Behind the Curtain (Halloween Special Part 2)
October 31, 2022 04:00 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBOur story tonight is called Behind the Curtain and it’s the second part of our Halloween special this season. It’s a story about two friends meeting for the first time. It’s also about a copper kettle simmering on the stove, a gentle approach to tip people toward kindness and cinnamon sticks and sliced apples. Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Curios Shop (Halloween Special pt. 1)
October 24, 2022 04:00 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBOur story tonight is called The Curios Shop and it’s the first in our two-part Halloween special this year. It’s a story about a little shop in downtown Nothing Much, that takes the right set of circumstances to be found. It’s also about creaky wood floors, an old book covered in velvet, and a small grey cat with yellow eyes. Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Lookout
October 17, 2022 04:00 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBOur story tonight is called The Lookout and it’s a story about a hidden place deep in the woods with a very special view. It’s also about all the different names for Juneberries, a maple leaf and green stone, and enjoying your time when you’re alone. Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Autumn Ride
October 10, 2022 04:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MBOur story tonight is called Autumn Ride and it’s about pedaling with friends under falling leaves. It’s also about treats from bakery, wrapped up and ready to share, rediscovering a pure feeling of joy out on the road and a hoodie zipped up to your chin. Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Field Trip Part Two
October 03, 2022 04:00 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBOur story tonight is called “Field Trip, Part Two” and it’s a story about a bus ride out to the pumpkin patch. It’s also about a cold glass of cider enjoyed in the autumn air, a pumpkin with a curly green stem, and making a memory that will last. Order the book now! Get our ad-free and bonus episodes! Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Field Trip
September 26, 2022 04:00 - 31 minutes - 29 MBOur story tonight is called Field Trip and it’s a story about a rite of passage for lots of second graders and the people in their lives who get to go along for the ride. It’s also about a bus waiting by the playground, learning to be a better listener, and a form stuck to the front of the fridge. Order the book now! Get our ad-free and bonus episodes! Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Pecan Tree
September 19, 2022 04:00 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBOur story tonight is called The Pecan Tree and it’s a story about having just the right tool for the right moment. It’s also about a piano playing in a neighbor’s house, gravel paths in a garden and an afternoon visit from a few friends at the split rail fence. Order the book now! Get our ad-free and bonus episodes here! Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sleeping Weather
September 12, 2022 04:00 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBOur story tonight is called “Sleeping Weather” and it’s a story about a break from the heat and humidity. It’s also about the view from the porch swing at night, deer walking quietly through the corn fields, and clearing your mind with paper and pen and the end of the day. Order the book now! Get our ad-free and bonus episodes here! Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Librarian
September 05, 2022 04:00 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBOur 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. Order the book now! Get our ad-free and bonus episodes here! Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Corner Store
August 29, 2022 04:00 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBOur story tonight is called The Corner Store and it’s a story about the aisles of the neighborhood grocery where there are always interesting things to discover. It’s also about a display of school supplies, a recipe from a neighbor, and the feeling of belonging in a particular place. Order the book now! Get our ad-free and bonus episodes. Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Old Friends
August 22, 2022 04:00 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBOur story tonight is called Old Friends and it’s a story about plans falling apart so that something even better can fall together. It’s also about a spoonful of sugar stirred into a cup of hot coffee, the ease of being with those who know you best, and a movie marathon watched from the couch while the rain comes down. Order the book now! Get our ad-free and bonus episodes. Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Raining Cats and Dogs
August 15, 2022 04:00 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBOur story tonight is called Raining Cats and Dogs and it’s a story about a playdate for a few furry friends. It’s also about someone’s first trip to the groomers, lightning flashing through the curtains, and looking out at the rain as a kitty purrs in your arms. Order the book now! Get our ad-free and bonus episodes. Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Yard Sale OR Another Man's Treasure
August 08, 2022 04:00 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBOur story tonight is called Yard Sale or Another Man’s Treasure and it’s a story about a neighborhood event on a summer day. It’s also about sidewalk chalk art, a collection of salt and pepper shakers, and red petunias growing in a flower box. Order the book now! Get our ad-free and bonus episodes. Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Potter's Wheel
August 01, 2022 04:00 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBOur story tonight is called The Potter’s Wheel and it’s a story about the pleasures of making something with your own two hands. It’s also about laundry drying on the line, a little room that is just for you, and initials etched into the bottom of a vase. Order the book now! Get our ad-free and bonus episodes. Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Beach Walk
July 25, 2022 04:00 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBOur story tonight is called Beach Walk, and it’s a story about meeting the morning light where the water meets the land. It’s also about the first step into the cool water, a dog chasing a stick into the waves, and a beach towel laid out neatly in the sand. Order the book now! Get our ad-free and bonus episodes. Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fireflies on a Summer Night ENCORE
July 18, 2022 04:00 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBOur story tonight is called “Fireflies on a summer night” and it’s a story about the magic language of lighting bugs. It’s also about the cool quiet feeling of being all by yourself in the moonlight, words that start with the letter G, and a persistent enduring belief in magic. Order the book now! Get our ad-free and bonus episodes. Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Summer at the Inn Part 3
July 11, 2022 04:00 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBOur story tonight is the last installment in our Summer at the Inn series, at least for now. It’s a story about a book waiting to be picked up and read. It’s also about a cool sleeping porch, empty and quiet in the afternoon, a cup of sweet espresso and having a bit of time all to yourself. Order the book now! Get our ad-free and bonus episodes. Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Summer at the Inn Part 2
July 04, 2022 04:00 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBOur story tonight is taking us back to the Inn for part 2 in this series. It’s a story about a busy afternoon for the innkeeper. It’s also about watermelons, ripe and ready to cut, a dinner bell ringing on the porch, and how good it feels to care for and be cared for. So get cozy and ready to sleep. Order the book now! Get our ad-free and bonus episodes. Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Summer at the Inn
June 27, 2022 04:00 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBOur story tonight is called Summer at the Inn and it’s a story about a morning by the lake at the great old house. It’s also about setting a table with care, a blue jay sitting at a feeder and how to borrow someone else’s joy and wear it as your own. So get cozy and ready to sleep. Order the book now! Get our ad-free and bonus episodes. Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hummingbird
June 20, 2022 04:00 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBOur story tonight is called Hummingbird and it’s a story about the calm after the storm. It’s also about a cool glass of iced coffee drunk on the front steps, a visitor to the helenium flowers and making a habit out of noticing when things are good. So get cozy and ready to sleep. Order the book now! Get our ad-free and bonus episodes. Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rain and Shine
June 13, 2022 04:00 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBOur story tonight is called “Rain and Shine” and it’s a story about a solid day’s effort in the garden followed by a long shower and dinner as the storm clouds roll in. It’s also about the way the rain sounds falling on the roof, walnuts and pumpkin seeds, and a night of excellent sleeping weather. So get cozy and ready to sleep. Order the book now! Get our ad-free and bonus episodes. Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...
At the Drive-in
June 06, 2022 04:00 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBOur story tonight is called At the Drive-In and it’s a story about a chance meeting on a summer evening. It’s also about bubbles and whirligigs, stretching out on a blanket as the screen flickers to life and the fun that can come when you stop overthinking and just say yes. So get cozy and ready to sleep. Order the book now! Get our ad-free and bonus episodes. Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Canoe
May 30, 2022 04:00 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBOur story tonight is called The Canoe and it’s a story about sunny days spent near and on the water. It’s also about a journal to write about the best parts of the day in, falling asleep in crisp cool sheets and the way sunlight reflects on the water. Order the book now! Get our ad-free and bonus episodes. Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.