Nothing much happens: bedtime stories to help you sleep
Wellness LoudCan’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 ... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 550 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Health & FitnessFiction | |||
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Originally aired April 15, 2024 (Season 13, Episode 31)
Our story tonight is called Piano Lessons, and it’s a story about a well-loved upright piano and the boy who plays it. It’s also about a little cottage where ivy grows up the bricks, middle C, ... more
Our story tonight is called Connect the Dots, and it’s a story about a moment carved out of the afternoon and a method to reorder a busy mind. It’s also about raindrops and a birdbath, a clear spot at the kitchen table with enough light to see by, do... more
Originally aired April 5, 2021 (Season 7, Episode 7)
Our story tonight is called Toast and Marmalade, and it’s a story about the first few months of a lifelong friendship. It’s also about a collar with a bell on it, letting go of what-ifs, and the j... more
Our story tonight is called Crayons and Grains of Sand, and it’s a story about a quiet morning at home on the cusp of a new season. It’s also about a warm patch of sunlight on the wood floor, a clementine peeled in one long curling piece, a full box ... more
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Skip the first 8 minutes, its all ads. Even got one about toxic chemicals in homes. How soothing.
Podcast Addict2a month agoKnownAsGar- Love!!
I am so grateful for this podcast!!! It puts me to sleep without fail! I don’t think I’ve ever heard the ending of a story! 🙃
Apple Podcasts5AlisonMartin0519
United Statesa month ago - Thank you so much
This podcast is amazing! It always puts me to sleep within the first few minutes! THANK YOU!
Apple Podcasts5Maddy_The_Baddie1234United Statesa month ago - Okay I now admit this is sleep wizardry
First I thought this is so boring that my mind wanders BUT I feel am now sleep trained and I crave these episodes. I have tried everything else but I come back to this show and I lean in like a baby and never get to the end because I am gone, lights out. Highly recommend this show, it's the best out there I promise. Just relax and let the magic work!
Apple Podcasts5kitty cat 5001
Australiaa month ago - So amazing 🤩
I love this podcast so much it’s the best thing I’ve ever heard you have such a soothing voice and it puts me in to sleep without this podcast I “can’t sleep” trust me I’ve tried to sleep without this podcast. Also, I am a kid and I am 11. Do you have any merchandise for kids? I think it’s a good idea for the next wind down box. You could do a kids wind down box! It is amazing that you could do three podcasts at once! Nothing much happens, the village of nothing much,and first this. You do a gre... more
Apple Podcasts5Raysplays HenryUnited Statesa month ago
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Spotify | #22 | United States/Health & Fitness |
Apple Podcasts | #166 | United States/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #9 | United States/Health & Fitness |
Spotify | #21 |  United Kingdom/Health & Fitness |
Apple Podcasts | #52 |  Canada/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #3 | Canada/Health & Fitness |
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A soothing, sleep-focused storytelling series led by Kathryn Nicolai, featuring gentle, soothing narratives designed to calm the mind and ease listeners into rest. Episodes often center on cozy, ordinary moments—seasonal changes, small acts of kindness, cooking, friendship, family, and reflective vignettes—told in a quiet, contemplative voice and replayed with a slower second telling to aid relaxation. A standout trait is the consistently comforting cadence and emphasis on safety, community, and mindfulness, making it a reliable ritual for winding down at night. The show occasionally introduces longer-form sponsorship elements, but the core experience remains stationary, lullaby-like storytelling crafted to help listeners sleep. Potential l... more
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