Nothing much happens: bedtime stories to help you sleep

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Wellness Loud Visit website › Health & Fitness · EN · 535 episodes · latest 2026-11-13

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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 ⁠⁠Premium channel.⁠⁠ The first month is on us. 💙 Find our bestselling book Nothing Much Happens in over 20 languages worldwide.

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Neighbor Mara Wilson reads Ship in a Bottle

2026-11-13 · 22 min

Our story tonight is read by Mara Wilson and it's called Ship in a Bottle. 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…
Recipe Testing (Encore)

2026-11-12 · 36 min · Season 18, episode 39

Originally presented as: Season 16, Episode 38 (November 10th, 2025) Our story tonight is called Recipe Testing, and it’s a story about a quiet afternoon at home, preparing for the holidays. It’s also about leaves raked…
Closing Up for the Season, Part 2

2026-11-09 · 33 min · Season 18, episode 38

Our story tonight is called Closing up for the Season, Part Two and it’s the second section of last week's story, though this one is told from a different perspective. It’s a story about fall chores in the garden made…
How To Listen

2026-11-06 · 2 min

The Village is growing, and new voices and new stories are finding a home here. Because of this, we want everybody to be able to listen to the stories and voices they enjoy. nothingmuchhappens.com/listen Learn more…
Neighbor Andy Richter reads Crumb Meets Santa

2026-11-06 · 20 min · Season 1, episode 1

Our story tonight is read by Andy Richter and it's called “Crumb Meets Santa”. It’s a story about a trip into town on a December afternoon. It’s also about a chew toy in a red suit and hat, jingle bells on a collar,…
The Middle Path (Encore)

2026-11-05 · 34 min · Season 18, episode 37

Originally presented as: Season 12, Episode 29 (November 6th, 2023) Our story tonight is called The Middle Path, and it’s a story about a trek down an unknown trail at the park. It’s also about red berries on a vine,…
Closing Up for the Season, Part 1

2026-11-02 · 37 min · Season 18, episode 36

Our story tonight is called Closing up for the Season, Part One and it’s a story about a day of chores at the Inn that starts off nice and slow. It’s also about fog on the lake and the view from the window seat on the…
The Secret Stair (Encore)

2026-10-29 · 1 hr 0 min · Season 18, episode 35

Originally presented as Season 14, Episode 43 (Oct 27, 2024) Our story tonight is called The Secret Stair, and it’s a story about a costume party on Halloween night at the Inn. It’s also about the bonfire down by the…
Doug the Pug and Dory in the Village for Halloween

2026-10-26 · 48 min · Season 18, episode 34

Our story tonight is called Doug the Pug and Dory in the Village for Halloween, and it’s a story about an afternoon at the end of October in the Village Square. It’s also about catnip bats and a wagon full of pumpkins,…
All Hallows' Eve at the Inn (Encore)

2026-10-22 · 42 min · Season 18, episode 33

Our story tonight is called All Hallows’ Eve at the Inn, and it’s the third in our special Halloween series this year. It’s about the Innkeeper and her trusty sidekick Sycamore as they ready the Inn for guests on a dark…

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Oldest episode in feed: 04/2018 · over 8 years
Typical length: 35 min
Format: Episodic Newest first, episodes stand alone

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