Nothing much happens: bedtime stories to help you sleep

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  • 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.

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  • Winter Evening Yoga (Encore)

    Winter Evening Yoga (Encore)
    Nov 21 2024

    Originally Aired: November 27th, 2023 (Season 12, Episode 35)

    Our story tonight is called Winter Evening Yoga, and it’s a story about stepping into a safe, soothing space after a long day. It’s also about bolsters and blankets, love notes sent to yourself, low lights and soft music, and feeling completely at ease.

    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 via our website.

    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 www.firstthispodcast.com.

    Unwind like never before with the Nothing Much Happens Wind-Down Box—a curated selection of Kathryn’s favorite relaxation essentials! Save over $100 on this dreamy collection from top wellness partners. Indulge in a tranquil night’s sleep with everything you need for the perfect bedtime ritual.

    Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens

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  • Pie Making

    Pie Making
    Nov 18 2024

    Our story tonight is called Pie Making, and it’s a story about an evening at the bakery with ready workstations and clean aprons. It’s also about an urn of hot cocoa ready on the counter, pastry cutters and crimped crusts, and the stages of learning that eventually allow us to play.

    We give to a different charity each week, and this week, we are giving to the Union of Concerned Scientists. They work using rigorous, independent science to solve our planet's most pressing concerns.

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    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.

    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

    Experience ultimate relaxation with the Nothing Much Happens Wind-Down Box, a thoughtfully curated collection of Kathryn’s go-to favorites for winding down.

    Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    34 mins
  • First Frost (Encore)

    First Frost (Encore)
    Nov 14 2024

    Originally Aired: November 15th, 2021 (Season 8, Episode 15)

    Our story tonight is called First Frost and it’s a story about enjoying the sparkle of the first signs of winter. It’s also about a kitty watching the birds on a cold morning, pinecones scented with cinnamon, and something precious waiting to be found.

    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 via our website.

    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 www.firstthispodcast.com.

    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

    Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens

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    34 mins

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Life changing

I listen Every. Single. Night. I used to struggle to fall asleep and dread bedtime as a result. Now I look forward to it. I love Kathryn’s voice and she has a gift for telling a story that captures my mind to relax and drift to sleep.

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Like Medicine without the after effects!

So I hope this review makes it to the top of the list, as the first two were abhorrent based on bias! This podcast is so soothing and yes the stories are sweet and simple for a reason….sleep. For those who expect a piece of literature go read a good book, and stay awake! One of my favorites that stood out was ‘Front door back door.’ it has a really nice message. The whole series is perfect for what it’s meant to be. A lovely soothing voice telling a simple story to help you fall asleep. It works… and I’m so glad I found Katherine and Bob to help me with insomnia. Not surprising that she is practiced in meditation.
Thank you so much!

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bless nothing much

I have always had trouble falling asleep, it takes me hours. now I can fall peacefully to dream land before the end of a story. this podcast has changed my life from running on a few hours sleep every day, being rested and refreshed on a daily basis. thank you and bless you.

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Good Sleepy Time

Lovely, stress free stories to drift off to sleep with. Narrator has a soft, gentle voice. Helps to wash away the stress of the day and quiet the mind. The stories are slow and uneventful, but there is enough detail and imagery to engage the imagination and hold my attention. Yes, this method really does help in getting to sleep.

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Almost perfect

Love the stories and the reading. However I was just woken up by an ad playing. Knocked off a star because of this. It’s sort of counterproductive to sleep.

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Thank you!

Love the stories that I never finish because I’m sound asleep. A true game changer!

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Life changing

Not sure how anybody could give this less than 5 stars. I’m not sure what any of the stories are about bc I fall asleep pretty immediately

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Well Done!

This is an incredibly effective, lovely, feel-good sleeping aid. Love this. Thank you for making it!

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Awesome

I Love the story's, and her voice, but the intro is SUCH A DRAG

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100/100 STARS!!!!

This woman is the best in the biz for night time podcasts. I have been through a ton of them, so i feel qualified to give that rating! these keep me asleep ALL NIGHT. I can even dream again, and they are all pleasant dreams. I'm SO grateful for this free podcast 🥲🙏🏻 love you NMH podcast!!!!!

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