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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 Premium channel. The first month is on us. 💙 Find our bestselling book Nothing Much Happens in over 20 languages worldwide.
- 458 - The Valentine in the Drawer, Part 2
Our story tonight is called The Valentine in the Drawer, Part Two, and while it is connected to Part One, it is actually set long before the bit we heard last week. This is actually our first ever historical Nothing Much Story, something I had much too much fun with. If you manage to hear any of it, which I doubt, as you are already very sleepy, you’ll notice it is full of village easter eggs and familiar locations. It’s a story about a cold February morning, made bright and warm by an envelope slipped into a mailbox. It’s also about fogged up windows on a streetcar, a kettle about to whistle, red roses and marbles, galoshes stepped into with haste, and a small drawer in a desk filled with love notes. Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first month is on us. 💙 See less carts go abandoned and more sales go “cha ching” with Shopify and their Shop Pay button. Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at shopify.com/nothingmuch Our listeners get 15% off plus free shipping when they buy two or more pairs of prescription glasses at WarbyParker.com/NOTHINGMUCH — using our link helps support the show. #WarbyParker #ad We give to a different charity each week, and this week we are giving to The Center for Wildlife. Their vision is to instill a sense of understanding, responsibility, and compassion for our natural world, leading to a society connected to nature and empowered to take action. They do this through conservation medicine, environmental education, community empowerment, and advocacy. NMH Merch, Autographed Books and More! Listen to our daytime show Stories from the Village of Nothing Much Sit Meditation with Kathryn Pay it forward subscription Follow us on Instagram Visit Nothing Much Happens for more Village fun! Come Stay at The Inn with This Playlist! Pre-Order Links for Kathryn's New Book Here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, 09 Feb 2026 - 457 - The Greenhouse (Encore)
Originally presented February 12, 2024, Season 13 Episode 13 Our story tonight is called The Greenhouse, and it’s a story about flowers and vases, and the deep green scent of plants in a warm space in the winter. It’s also about a silver wine bucket, music playing while you work, pine needles and mint, and the small and big ways of building the life you want. Get better sleep with Cured Nutrition’s Sleep Bundle. It’s already 10% off, and you can stack an additional 20% off at checkout. Plus, all orders over $100 ship free. Visit curednutrition.com/NOTHINGMUCH and use code SWEETDREAMS at checkout to save. Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first month is on us. 💙 Pre-Order Links for Kathryn's New Book Here! NMH Merch, Autographed Books and More! Listen to our daytime show Stories from the Village of Nothing Much Sit Meditation with Kathryn Pay it forward subscription Follow us on Instagram Visit Nothing Much Happens for more Village fun! Looking for Marmalade and Crumb? Come find them on this playlist! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 - 456 - The Valentine in the Drawer, Part 1
Our story tonight is called The Valentine in the Drawer, and it’s a story about a lost missive waiting to be found. It’s also about icicles and second-hand furniture, a sunny window alcove, and a coffee cup ring on a wooden desktop, hand-drawn hearts and flowers, and the residual fondness of a long-ago love. Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first month is on us. 💙 AquaTru | Go to aquatruwater.com now for 20% off your purifier using promo code NOTHINGMUCH. AquaTru even comes with a 30-day best-tasting water guarantee. We give to charity each week, usually a brand new one, but we are circling back to Adopt-a-Pet of Fenton Michigan. We adopted our little Harriet from them a couple of months ago and they have an event we want to support. It’s their 20th Annual Wags & Whiskers Auction Dinner Event! Join Adopt A Pet Fenton Michigan on Saturday, February 21st, for a night of Mardi Gras flair, great food, live and silent auctions, and dancing—all benefiting animals in need. Get your tickets now at WagsAndWhiskersAAP.com. NMH Merch, Autographed Books and More! Listen to our daytime show Stories from the Village of Nothing Much Sit Meditation with Kathryn Pay it forward subscription Follow us on Instagram Visit Nothing Much Happens for more Village fun! Come Stay at The Inn with This Playlist! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, 02 Feb 2026 - 455 - Sunny Skies (Encore)
Originally aired January 27, 2025, Season 15, Episode 8 Our story tonight is called Sunny Skies, and it’s a story about our little village of Nothing Much, stepping back into the light after a long winter storm. It’s also about small changes adding up over time, candle ice and frost flowers, letting the sun bathe your face after several gray days, and a small adventure to keep you going till Spring. Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first month is on us. 💙 Get better sleep with Cured Nutrition’s Sleep Bundle. It’s already 10% off, and you can stack an additional 20% off at checkout. Plus, all orders over $100 ship free. Visit curednutrition.com/NOTHINGMUCH and use code SWEETDREAMS at checkout to save. Fatty15 is on a mission to optimize your C15 levels to help support your long-term health and wellness - especially as you age. You can get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to fatty15.com/NOTHINGMUCH and using code NOTHINGMUCH at checkout. NMH Merch, Autographed Books and More! Listen to our daytime show Stories from the Village of Nothing Much Sit Meditation with Kathryn Pay it forward subscription Follow us on Instagram Visit Nothing Much Happens for more Village fun! Stop by the Inn for a visit with this playlist! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 - 454 - In For the Night
Our story tonight is called In For the Night, which is a special story I wrote for my first book many years ago, and it’s never been heard on the podcast before. It’s a story about a trip to a special shop in downtown Nothing Much. It’s also about glass jars filled with special ingredients, snowflakes landing on your eyelashes and mittened hands, the layered scents of aromatic spices, and having the space and time to calmly make and enjoy something warming and delicious. Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first month is on us. 💙 Stop waiting and start selling in 2026 with Shopify. Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial at shopify.com/nothingmuch and hear your first "cha ching." We give to a different charity each week and this week we are giving to The It Gets Better Project. They work to uplift, empower, and connect LGBTQ+ youth around the globe. NMH Merch, Autographed Books and More! Listen to our daytime show Stories from the Village of Nothing Much Sit Meditation with Kathryn Pay it forward subscription Follow us on Instagram Visit Nothing Much Happens for more Village fun! Get Cozy at the Cabin with this Playlist! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 - 453 - The Innkeeper's Blanket (Encore)
Originally presented January 23, 2023, as Episode 4 of Season 11 Our 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. Support the Show: Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first month is on us. 💙 Cured Nutrition Get better sleep with Cured Nutrition’s Sleep Bundle. It’s already 10% off, and you can stack an additional 20% off at checkout. Orders over $100 ship free. Visit curednutrition.com/NOTHINGMUCH and use code SWEETDREAMS to save. From the Village: NMH Merch, Autographed Books and More! Follow us on Instagram Visit Nothing Much Happens for more Village fun! Share the Quiet:Pay-it-forward subscription More to Listen to:Listen to our daytime show Stories from the Village of Nothing Much Sit Meditation with Kathryn Extend your stay at The Inn with this playlist! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 - 452 - Slightly More Happens - January Delights
Our stories tonight lean into the winter season with tales of walks in the snow, time by the fire, thick blankets and hot drinks. If you’ve ever wished not so much to be warm as to be chilled first and then warmed with a blanket, these are for you. Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first month is on us. 💙 Stop waiting and start selling in 2026 with Shopify. Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial at shopify.com/nothingmuch and hear your first "cha ching." Nature’s Sunshine is offering 20% off your first order plus free shipping. Go to naturessunshine.com and use the code NOTHINGMUCH at checkout. We give to a different charity each week, and this week we are giving to Mimi's Pantry. They work to bridge the gap for individuals and families who are faced with the challenge of having enough nourishing food and educational resources available to them. NMH Merch, Autographed Books and More! Listen to our daytime show Stories from the Village of Nothing Much Sit Meditation with Kathryn Pay it forward subscription Follow us on Instagram Visit Nothing Much Happens for more Village fun! Say "Hi!" to Marmalade, Crumb, and Birdy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 - 451 - The Solarium (Encore)
Originally Aired: January 10, 2022 (Season 9, Episode 2) Our story tonight is called The Solarium, and it’s a story about a sunny break in a cold month. It’s also about sweet-smelling citrus, a warm, bright place to read a book, and taking the time to charge your battery all the way up. Support the show: Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first month is on us. 💙 Cured Nutrition: Get better sleep with Cured Nutrition’s Sleep Bundle. It’s already 10% off, and you can stack an additional 20% off at checkout. Plus, all orders over $100 ship free.Visit curednutrition.com/NOTHINGMUCH and use code SWEETDREAMS at checkout to save. AquaTru: Go to https://aquatruwater.com/nothingmuch now for 20% off (your purifier) using promo code NOTHINGMUCH. AquaTru even comes with a 30-day best-tasting water guarantee. From the Village: NMH merch, autographed books, and more! Share the Quiet: Pay-It-Forward Subscription More to Listen to:Stories from the Village of Nothing Much: the NMH Daytime PodcastFirst This, Kathryn’s Guided Meditation Podcast A Playlist of Marmalade, Crumb, and Birdy Adventures! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 - 450 - Return to the Chalet, Part 3
Our story tonight is called Return to the Chalet, Part 3, and it is, for now, the last in this series. It’s a story about a trek through the snow to the home of a friend, it’s also about French Toast and roasted potatoes, a snoring dog beside the fire, bird feeders and twinkle lights, lighted windows seen from afar, and someplace safe to wait out the storm. Support the show 💙 Subscribe to our Premium channel — the first month is on us. SponsorOneSkin — Get 15% off with code NOTHINGMUCHhttps://www.oneskin.co/NOTHINGMUCH#oneskinpod This week’s givingWe give to a different charity each week, and this week we are giving to the Proper Help Foundation. Their purpose is to pay off student lunch debt and help families receive the proper help they deserve. From the VillageNMH merch, autographed books, and more More to enjoy Stories from the Village of Nothing MuchSit Meditation with Kathryn Share the quietPay-it-forward subscription Stay connectedFollow us on InstagramVisit Nothing Much Happens 🏡 Need more coziness?Cuddle up at the Cabin here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 - 449 - Window Weather (Encore)
Originally aired on January 6th, 2025 (Season 15, Episode 2) Our story tonight is called Window Weather, and it’s a story about the deep cold of mid-winter and calm cozy feeling of watching it from your window. It’s also about oranges and lemons, bells on collars, a well stocked pantry and fridge, and the joy of getting into your pajamas at three in the afternoon. Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first month is on us. 💙 Cured | Get better sleep with Cured Nutrition’s Sleep Bundle. It’s already 10% off and you can stack an additional 20% off at checkout. Plus, all orders over $100 ship free. Visit https://www.curednutrition.com/NOTHINGMUCH and use code SWEETDREAMS at checkout to save. NMH Merch, Autographed Books and More! Listen to our daytime show Stories from the Village of Nothing Much Sit Meditation with Kathryn Pay it forward subscription Follow us on Instagram Visit Nothing Much Happens for more Village fun! Missing our favorite fur friends? Visit them at this playlist! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 - 448 - Return to the Chalet, Part 2
Our story tonight is called Return to the Chalet, Part 2, and it’s picking up where Part 1 ended, at a little cabin at the foot of a snow-covered slope. It’s also about waking without an alarm and coffee by the fire, saunas and hot stones, soft hoodies, and not having to decide anything, quiet exchanges, and the achievement of letting yourself receive care without argument. We donate to a different charity each week, and this week we are supporting The Canadian Children’s Book Centre. They work to help Canadian parents, librarians, educators, and caregivers foster a lifelong love of reading in children and teens. Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first month is on us. 💙 NMH Merch, Autographed Books and More! Listen to our daytime show Stories from the Village of Nothing Much Sit Meditation with Kathryn Pay it forward subscription Follow us on Instagram Visit Nothing Much Happens for more Village fun! Get cozy at the Inn with this playlist! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, 05 Jan 2026 - 447 - Winter Getaway, Parts 1 - 3 (Encore)
Originally Presented as Episodes 1 - 3 of Season 11, January 2023. Our story tonight is called Winter Getaway, and it tells, from two perspectives, the tale of a snowy mountain, a warm cabin, and a meal shared between friends. It's also about taking time to rest deeply, snowflakes and silver needle tea, and a book wrapped in brown paper. Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first month is on us. 💙 NMH merch, autographed books and more! Pay it forward subscription Listen to our daytime show Stories from the Village of Nothing Much. First This, Kathryn’s guided mediation podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 - 446 - Return to the Chalet, Part 1
Our story tonight is called Return to the Chalet, and it is a sort of "season two" of a fan-favorite series from a few winter’s back called Winter Getaway though you don’t need to listen to that three-parter to find your place in this one. It’s a story about a trip out of town after the bustle of the holidays settles down. It’s also about landmarks spotted from the highway, a plate of black and white cookies made with love, the moment the sun dips below the cloud cover on its way to setting, and the cumulative effect of giving yourself what you need when you need it. Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first two months are on us. 💙 Visit curednutrition.com/NOTHINGMUCH and use code NOTHINGMUCH at checkout to receive 20% off your order. We give to a different charity each week and this week we are giving to Lighthouse of Oakland County. Lighthouse endeavors to build equitable communities that alleviate poverty in partnership with and in service to individuals, families, and organizations. NMH Merch, Autographed Books and More! Listen to our daytime show Stories from the Village of Nothing Much Sit Meditation with Kathryn Pay it forward subscription Follow us on Instagram Visit Nothing Much Happens for more Village fun! More coziness at The Inn! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, 29 Dec 2025 - 445 - Game Night (Encore)
Originally presented as Season 6, Episode 13 (December 8, 2020) Our story tonight is called Game Night, and it’s a story about ringing in the New Year with friends around the kitchen table. It’s also about a memory of card games with aunts and uncles, a secret ingredient, and the importance of good old-fashioned fun. Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first two months are on us. 💙 NMH Merch, Holiday Capsule, Autographed Books and More! Listen to our daytime show Stories from the Village of Nothing Much Sit Meditation with Kathryn Pay it forward subscription Follow us on Instagram Visit Nothing Much Happens for more Village fun! Get Cozy at The Cabin with THIS Playlist! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, 25 Dec 2025 - 444 - Candlewalk
Our story tonight is called Candlewalk, and it's a story about a special Holiday tradition in downtown Nothing Much. It's also about tea lights and snow shovels, Christmas cookies, and cocoa, keeping warm in a thermos. A smiley face on a sticky note, voices in harmony, and a winding, forgotten alley where light begins to shine. Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first two months are on us. 💙 Nature’s Sunshine is offering 20% off your first order plus free shipping. Go to naturessunshine.com and use the code NOTHINGMUCH at checkout. This week we are giving to My Sister Susan's House, serving Greensboro's (NC) youth since 1971. Giving them help today, and hope for tomorrow. NMH Merch, Holiday Capsule, Autographed Books and More! Listen to our daytime show Stories from the Village of Nothing Much Sit Meditation with Kathryn Pay it forward subscription Follow us on Instagram Visit Nothing Much Happens for more Village fun! Need some more coziness? Come visit The Cabin! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 - 443 - Out of the Cold (Encore)
Originally presented as Season 14, Episode 57 Our story tonight is called Out of the Cold, and it’s a story about a windy day and a place to warm up. It’s also about pine boughs and an open wrought iron gate, smoke rising from a chimney in the distance, a black cat, cookies, and tea, and the good feeling of stepping into the warmth with a friend. Visit https://www.curednutrition.com/NOTHINGMUCH and use code NOTHINGMUCH at checkout to receive 20% off your order. Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first two months are on us. 💙 NMH Merch, Holiday Capsule, Autographed Books and More! Listen to our daytime show Stories from the Village of Nothing Much Sit Meditation with Kathryn Pay it forward subscription Follow us on Instagram Visit Nothing Much Happens for more Village fun! Stay at the Inn a little longer with this playlist! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 - 442 - Merry Much Happens - 2025
Our stories tonight have been picked by the team that makes Nothing Much…Happen. They are stories of snowfall and market stalls draped with greenery, quiet moments at home and exciting new meetings, some comfort some joy, and some steadiness for the new year. From all of us, we wish you sweet dreams. Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first two months are on us. 💙 From infant to age 5, Primrose Schools is The Leader in Early Education and Care. Learn more at PrimroseSchools.com. Experience body care from OSEA that actually delivers visible results. And right now we have a special discount just for our listeners. Get 10% off your first order sitewide with code nothingmuch at https://OSEAMalibu.com NMH Merch, Holiday Capsule, Autographed Books and More! Listen to our daytime show Stories from the Village of Nothing Much Sit Meditation with Kathryn Pay it forward subscription Follow us on Instagram Visit Nothing Much Happens for more Village fun! Need a Staycation? Visit the Inn Playlist Here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, 15 Dec 2025 - 441 - Mistletoe and Marmalade (Encore)
Originally presented as Season 12, Episode 39 Our story tonight is called Mistletoe and Marmalade, and it’s a story about decorating for the holidays with the whole family. It’s also about birds at the feeder, ornaments made in kindergarten that still make it onto the tree, the ways that love can surprise you, and a greyhound in a Christmas sweater. Visit curednutrition.com/NOTHINGMUCH and use code NOTHINGMUCH at checkout to receive 20% off your order. Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first two months are on us. 💙 Give the Gift of a Premium Nothing Much Happens Membership NMH Merch, Autographed Books, and So Much More! Pay-It-Forward Premium Membership Fund Listen to our daytime show Stories from the Village of Nothing Much First This, Kathryn’s guided mediation podcast Follow us on Instagram Visit Nothing Much Happens for more Village fun! Click HERE for More Marmalade, Birdy, and Crumb Adventures! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 - 440 - Fogged Glasses and Felting Fibers
Our story tonight is called Fogged Glasses and Felting Fibers, and it’s a story about an evening spent working on a project among friends. It’s also about a tote bag full of spools of colored thread, the moon reflected in a car window, a saved seat, a black and white movie, the quiet companionable sound of knitting needles clicking and a gentle nudge to direct more attention to the things that make you grateful and content. Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first month is on us. 💙 Nature’s Sunshine is offering 20% off your first order plus free shipping. Go to https://www.naturessunshine.com and use the code NOTHINGMUCH at checkout. We give to a different charity each week and this week we are giving to Adopt a Pet of Fenton, Michigan. They find loving families for homeless dogs and cats, as well as assisting people in the community with their personal animals. We adopted a sweet two-year-old dog from them about a month ago, and are so grateful to have Harriet in our family. NMH merch, autographed books and more! Pay it forward subscription Listen to our daytime show Stories from the Village of Nothing Much. First This, Kathryn’s guided mediation podcast. Follow us on Instagram Visit Nothing Much Happens for more Village fun! Looking for a staycation? Let's visit The Inn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, 08 Dec 2025 - 439 - City Sidewalks (Encore)
Originally Aired: December 14th, 2020 (Season 6, Episode 12) Our story tonight is called City Sidewalks and it’s a story about an evening looking into shop windows filled with Holiday displays. It’s also about miracles made in gingerbread, realizing when something is good, and the hushed excitement in a theater as the movie is about to begin. Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first month is on us. 💙 Visit https://www.curednutrition.com/NOTHINGMUCH and use code NOTHINGMUCH at checkout for 20% off your order. NMH Merch, Autographed Books and More! Listen to our daytime show Stories from the Village of Nothing Much Sit Meditation with Kathryn Pay it forward subscription Follow us on Instagram Visit Nothing Much Happens for more Village fun! Looking for a relaxing staycation? Find all of our Innkeeper stories on this playlist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 - 438 - Outside At Night, With My Dog
Our story tonight is called Outside at Night, with my Dog, and it’s a story that you might have read if you have my book, but has never appeared on the podcast before. I picked it to read for you this week in tribute to my own dogs, as we are healing from loss and stories are medicine. It’s a story about waking with a loved one when the moon is high. It’s also about flower bulbs and a heavy quilt, the scent of the night air as winter arrives and the warmth that comes from being there with the ones you love. Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first month is on us. 💙 Nature’s Sunshine is offering 20% off your first order plus free shipping. Go to https://www.naturessunshine.com and use the code NOTHINGMUCH at checkout. We give to a different charity each week, and this week we are giving to Tiny Paws Atlanta. Their mission is to take in small dogs in need and rehabilitate them and then place them into the most suitable and loving fur-ever homes. NMH Merch, Autographed Books and More! Listen to our daytime show Stories from the Village of Nothing Much Sit Meditation with Kathryn Pay it forward subscription Follow us on Instagram Visit Nothing Much Happens for more Village fun! Adventures of Marmalade, Crumb, and Birdy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, 01 Dec 2025 - 437 - Thanksgiving at the Cabin (Encore)
Originally presented as Season 14, Episode 51 Our story tonight is called Thanksgiving at the Cabin, and it’s a story about a walk through the woods with a friend to start the day. It’s also about the sun on your face, empty branches, and squirrels, cranberries, and apples. The sound of the shower in the other room, and a note written in the steam on the mirror. Family, as you find it, and the deep feeling of enough. For Cured’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday Sale, just visit curednutrition.com/nothingmuch to save 20%-40%. PLUS stack code nothingmuch at checkout for Free Shipping. Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first month is on us. 💙 NMH merch, autographed books, and more! Pay it forward subscription! Listen to our daytime show , Stories from the Village of Nothing Much. First This, Kathryn’s guided mediation podcast. Cuddle in with more stories about the Cabin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, 27 Nov 2025 - 436 - After Dinner
Our story tonight is called After Dinner, and it is the third part in a series featuring some favorite animals in the Village of Nothing Much. You could go back and listen to the previous two if you’ve missed them, but you’ll probably be asleep in a few moments. This is a story about the quiet that settles in as the plates are cleared and the candles burn down. It’s also about passed-down recipes, dogs chasing through the halls, bay leaves and pine needles, the sound of voices in the next room and a moment alone under the stars. More Marmalade, Crumb, and Birdy Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first month is on us. 💙 From infant to age 5, Primrose Schools is The Leader in Early Education and Care. Learn more at PrimroseSchools.com. Give the gift of glow this holiday with our listener discount on OSEA’s clean, clinically tested skincare. Just use code nothingmuch for 10% off your first order sitewide at OSEAMalibu.com Go to AquaTruWater.com now for 20% off your purifier using promo code NOTHINGMUCH. AquaTru even comes with a 30-day best-tasting water guarantee. We give to a different charity each week and this week we are giving to First Peoples Fund. They honor and support the Collective Spirit of First Peoples artists and culture bearers. By doing this they help Native communities heal and thrive. Learn more about them in our show notes. NMH merch, autographed books and more! Pay it forward subscription Listen to our daytime show Stories from the Village of Nothing Much. First This, Kathryn’s guided mediation podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, 24 Nov 2025 - 435 - The Joy of Missing Out (Encore)
Originally Presented as Season 12, Episode 31 Our story tonight is called The Joy of Missing Out, and it’s a story about recharging your body when your battery has run down. It’s also about frost on the windows, reading a favorite book snuggled deep under the covers, being honest about what you need, and giving others permission to do the same. Cured Dream Gummies: Visit https://curednutrition.com/pages/nothingmuch and use code NOTHINGMUCH at checkout to receive 20% off your order. Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first month is on us. 💙 NMH merch, autographed books, and more! Pay it forward subscription Listen to our daytime show Stories from the Village of Nothing Much. First This, Kathryn’s guided mediation podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, 20 Nov 2025 - 434 - Curtain Call
Join Kathryn Nicolai and friends for a one-night-only live virtual event on Wednesday, November 19th filled with calming bedtime stories, live music, guided journaling, and a few thoughtful surprises. You can tune in from anywhere! Tickets available now at pave.live/nothingmuchhappens 🎟️ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, 18 Nov 2025 - 433 - The Guest Room
Our story tonight is called The Guest Room, and it’s a story about making a space feel warm and welcoming. It’s also about fresh sheets and fluffy stacks of towels, a pearly button and a jewelry box, the clean feeling of a room that’s been properly aired out, a silly dog who sees every chore as a chance for play, and showing love through thoughtful hospitality. Join Kathryn Nicolai and friends for a one-night-only live virtual event on Wednesday, November 19th, filled with calming bedtime stories, live music, guided journaling, and a few thoughtful surprises. You can tune in from anywhere! Tickets available now at https://www.pave.live/nothingmuchhappens. 🎟️ Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first month is on us. 💙 Nature’s Sunshine | Nature’s Sunshine is offering 20% off your first order plus free shipping. Go to https://www.naturessunshine.com and use the code NOTHINGMUCH at checkout. NMH merch, autographed books, and more! Pay it forward subscription! Listen to our daytime show, Stories from the Village of Nothing Much, on your favorite podcast app. Join us tomorrow morning for a meditation! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, 17 Nov 2025 - 432 - Sunday Reset (Encore)
Originally presented as Season 10, Episode 23 Our 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. Join Kathryn and friends for a one-night-only live virtual event on Wednesday, November 19th filled with calming bedtime stories, live music, guided journaling, and a few thoughtful surprises. You can tune in from anywhere! Tickets available now: pave.live/nothingmuchhappens 🎟️ Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first month is on us. 💙 Cured CBN Night Caps: Visit https://www.curednutrition.com/NOTHINGMUCH and use code NOTHINGMUCH at checkout for 20% off your order. NMH merch, autographed books and more! Pay it forward subscription Listen to our daytime show Stories from the Village of Nothing Much. First This, Kathryn’s guided mediation podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 - 431 - Recipe Testing
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 into piles in the backyard, cranberries and pastry flour, the incredible softness of a dog’s ears, soup pots and sage, and the comfortable feeling of your loved ones resting nearby as you cook. Join Kathryn Nicolai and friends for a one-night-only live virtual event on Wednesday, November 19th filled with calming bedtime stories, live music, guided journaling, and a few thoughtful surprises. You can tune in from anywhere! Tickets available now at https://www.pave.live/nothingmuchhappens 🎟️ Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first month is on us. 💙 Give the gift of glow this holiday with our listener discount on OSEA’s clean, clinically tested skincare. Just use code nothingmuch for 10% off your first order sitewide at OSEAMalibu.com We give to a different charity each week and this week we are giving to The Native American Rights Fund. They work to hold governments accountable. They fight to protect Native American rights, resources, and lifeways through litigation, legal advocacy, and legal expertise. NMH merch, autographed books and more! Pay it forward subscription Listen to our daytime show Stories from the Village of Nothing Much. First This, Kathryn’s guided mediation podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, 10 Nov 2025 - 430 - Autumn Sun (Encore)
Originally presented as Season 14, Episode 45, November 4, 2024 Our story tonight is called Autumn Sun, and it’s a story about a day at Weathervane Farm, treating the animals to autumnal enrichment. It’s also about light shifting through orange and red leaves, the pillowy soil of a well tilled garden, the last pumpkins picked from their vines, and the simple joy of watching kids play. Join Kathryn and friends for a one-night-only live virtual event on Wednesday, November 19th filled with calming bedtime stories, live music, guided journaling, and a few thoughtful surprises. You can tune in from anywhere! Tickets available now: https://www.pave.live/nothingmuchhappens 🎟️ Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first month is on us. 💙 Cured CBN Night Caps: Visit curednutrition.com/NOTHINGMUCH and use code NOTHINGMUCH at checkout to receive 20% off your order. NMH merch, autographed books and more! Pay it forward subscription Listen to our daytime show Stories from the Village of Nothing Much. First This, Kathryn’s guided mediation podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, 06 Nov 2025 - 429 - Rainy Morning (Encore)
Originally presented as Season 8, Bonus Episode 4 Our story tonight is called Rainy Morning, and it’s a story about savoring a good book from bed. It’s also about resting your eyes, having the house to yourself, and looking forward to the next great read. Join Kathryn and friends for a one-night-only live virtual event on Wednesday, November 19th filled with calming bedtime stories, live music, guided journaling, and a few thoughtful surprises. You can tune in from anywhere! Tickets available now at: https://www.pave.live/nothingmuchhappens 🎟️ Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first month is on us. 💙 Don’t fight through feeling foggy and lethargic. Ignite your mental performance with Brain Edge. Nature’s Sunshine is offering 20% off your first order plus free shipping. Go to naturessunshine.com and use the code NOTHINGMUCH at checkout. NMH merch, autographed books and more! Pay it forward subscription Listen to our daytime show Stories from the Village of Nothing Much. First This, Kathryn’s guided mediation podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, 03 Nov 2025 - 428 - Trick or Treat (Encore)
Originally presented as Season 8, Episode 12, October 25, 2021 Our story tonight is called Trick or Treat, and it’s a story about a roaming the streets on All Hallows' Eve. It’s also about a gust of wind that turns you around, lit porch lights, and making memories with the people you love. Join Kathryn and friends for a one-night-only live virtual event on Wednesday, November 19th filled with calming bedtime stories, live music, guided journaling, and a few thoughtful surprises. You can tune in from anywhere! Tickets available now at: https://www.pave.live/nothingmuchhappens 🎟️ Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first month is on us. 💙 Visit curednutrition.com/NOTHINGMUCH and use code NOTHINGMUCH at checkout to receive 20% off your order. NMH merch, autographed books and more! Listen to our Bedtime Story Show, Nothing Much Happens First This, Kathryn’s guided mediation podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, 30 Oct 2025 - 427 - Chef and the Ghost Light
Our story tonight is called Chef and the Ghost Light, and it’s a story in which, fine, I’ll admit, something happens. The jig is up. It’s even a little spooky friends. So if that isn’t your cup of sleepy-time tea, please skip this episode and dive into one of the hundreds of others I’ve written for you. We’ll return to your regular programming next week. This is a story about Halloween Night at the Inn, as party guests dance and cavort. It’s also about lightning over the lake, whirring in the walls, a piece of Village lore rediscovered, and a lone light shining in the darkness. Join Kathryn and friends for a one-night-only live virtual event on Wednesday, November 19th filled with calming bedtime stories, live music, guided journaling, and a few thoughtful surprises. You can tune in from anywhere! Tickets available now at: https://www.pave.live/nothingmuchhappens 🎟️ Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first month is on us. 💙 From infant to age 5, Primrose Schools is The Leader in Early Education and Care. Learn more at PrimroseSchools.com. Go to AquaTruWater.com now for 20% off your purifier using promo code NOTHINGMUCH. AquaTru even comes with a 30-day best-tasting water guarantee. We give to a different charity each week and this week we are giving to Affirmations (Ferndale), a charity close to my heart and home. Affirmations works to provide a welcoming space where all LGBTQIA+ folks can find support and unconditional acceptance, and where they can learn, grow, socialize and feel safe. NMH merch, autographed books and more! Pay it forward subscription Listen to our daytime show Stories from the Village of Nothing Much. First This, Kathryn’s guided mediation podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, 27 Oct 2025 - 426 - Behind the Curtain (Encore)
Originally Presented as Season 10, Episode 22, October 31, 2022 Our story tonight is called Behind the Curtain, and 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. Join Kathryn and friends for a one-night-only live virtual event on Wednesday, November 19th filled with calming bedtime stories, live music, guided journaling, and a few thoughtful surprises. You can tune in from anywhere! Tickets available now at: https://www.pave.live/nothingmuchhappens 🎟️ Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first month is on us. 💙 Visit curednutrition.com/NOTHINGMUCH and use code NOTHINGMUCH at checkout to receive 20% off your order. NMH merch, autographed books and more! Pay it forward subscription Listen to our daytime show Stories from the Village of Nothing Much. First This, Kathryn’s guided mediation podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, 23 Oct 2025 - 425 - The Gatekeeper Tree
Our story tonight is called The Gatekeeper Tree, and it is ever-so-gently a spooky bedtime story. I know that’s not for everyone, so if it’s not for you, the good news is that we have hundreds of other episodes to listen always at your fingertips. This story is about a late night expedition, the flickering light of a lantern in the woods, tree roots that might trip you up, or make way, depending whether or not you ought to be there, a fox kit and a fairy circle, and the prize found at the journey’s end. Join Kathryn and friends for a one-night-only live virtual event on Wednesday, November 19th filled with calming bedtime stories, live music, guided journaling, and a few thoughtful surprises. You can tune in from anywhere! Tickets available now at: https://www.pave.live/nothingmuchhappens 🎟️ Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first month is on us. 💙 Don’t fight through feeling foggy and lethargic. Ignite your mental performance with Brain Edge. Nature’s Sunshine is offering 20% off your first order plus free shipping. Go to naturessunshine.com and use the code NOTHINGMUCH at checkout. We give to a different charity each week and this week we are giving to Unbound. Dedicated to ending human poverty in all its forms. NMH merch, autographed books and more! Pay it forward subscription Listen to our daytime show Stories from the Village of Nothing Much. First This, Kathryn’s guided mediation podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, 20 Oct 2025 - 424 - The Curios Shop (Encore)
Originally presented as Season 10, Episode 21, October 24, 2022 Our story tonight is called The Curios Shop, and 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. Join Kathryn and friends for a one-night-only live virtual event on Wednesday, November 19th filled with calming bedtime stories, live music, guided journaling, and a few thoughtful surprises. You can tune in from anywhere! Tickets available now at: https://www.pave.live/nothingmuchhappens 🎟️ Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first month is on us. 💙 Visit curednutrition.com/NOTHINGMUCH and use code NOTHINGMUCH at checkout to receive 20% off your order. For a limited time, you can try OneSkin with 15% off using code NOTHINGMUCH at oneskin.co. NMH merch, autographed books and more! Pay it forward subscription Listen to our daytime show Stories from the Village of Nothing Much. First This, Kathryn’s guided mediation podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, 16 Oct 2025 - 423 - Rosewater and Witch Hazel
Our story tonight is called Rosewater and Witch Hazel, and it’s a story about reclaiming your sparkle on a moonlit night. It’s also about a grey cat and a friendly neighborhood shop for needful things, flower petals and vanilla pods, brown paper and an ink pad, and taking time to pamper yourself, just as you deserve. Join Kathryn and friends for a one-night-only live virtual event on Wednesday, November 19th filled with calming bedtime stories, live music, guided journaling, and a few thoughtful surprises. You can tune in from anywhere! Tickets available now at: https://www.pave.live/nothingmuchhappens 🎟️ Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first month is on us. 💙 We give to a different charity each week, and this week we are giving to Cotton Branch Farm Sanctuary. Their mission is rooted in compassion, offering a loving sanctuary for pigs in need. They extend their arms to those who have been abandoned, mistreated, and forgotten, providing them with a safe haven where they can find solace and healing. NMH merch, autographed books and more! Pay it forward subscription Listen to our daytime show Stories from the Village of Nothing Much. First This, Kathryn’s guided mediation podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, 13 Oct 2025 - 422 - The Leaf House (Encore)
Originally Aired: October 4th, 2020 (Season 6, Episode 7) Our story tonight is called The Leaf House, and it’s a story about an autumn day spent working in the yard. It’s also a game remembered from childhood, a spider’s web spun on a chrysanthemum, and different ways to think about home. Visit curednutrition.com/NOTHINGMUCH and use code NOTHINGMUCH at checkout to receive 20% off your order. Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first month is on us. 💙 NMH merch, autographed books and more! Pay it forward subscription Listen to our daytime show Stories from the Village of Nothing Much. First This, Kathryn’s guided mediation podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, 09 Oct 2025 - 421 - Autumn at the Inn, Part 4
Our story tonight is called Autumn at the Inn, Part Four, and for now it’s the last in this series. It’s a story about a new routine that heals as it unfolds, a morning cup of tea drunk from a window seat on the second floor, a room full of interesting objects, and stories waiting to be heard. It’s also about an armful of letters, a bike ride through falling leaves and stepping into something new to find yourself again. Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first month is on us. 💙 Nature’s Sunshine is offering 20% off your first order plus free shipping. Go to naturessunshine.com and use the code NOTHINGMUCH at checkout. We give to a different charity each week and this week we are giving to Forever Home Dog Rescue. They rescue dogs in need, and help them find their forever homes. NMH merch, autographed books and more! Pay it forward subscription Listen to our daytime show Stories from the Village of Nothing Much. First This, Kathryn’s guided mediation podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, 06 Oct 2025 - 420 - The Porch Steps (Encore)
Originally presented as Season 12, Episode 19, October 2, 2023 Our story tonight is called The Porch Steps, and it’s a story about tending to a satisfying chore on a cool day. It’s also about acorns falling on the sidewalk, the scent of a wood fire on a cool night, a daydream about the wind, and stepping back to take in a job well done. Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first month is on us. 💙 NMH merch, autographed books and more! Pay it forward subscription Listen to our daytime show Stories from the Village of Nothing Much. First This, Kathryn’s guided mediation podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, 02 Oct 2025 - 419 - Autumn at the Inn, Part 3
Our story tonight is called Autumn at the Inn, Part Three. And, you guessed it, it is a continuation of the last two episodes. Though you don't need to go back and listen to those if you slept through them, which I hope you did. This is a story about arriving somewhere you've never been, but where you feel instantly at home. It's also about eucalyptus and chamomile, a thick blanket at the foot of the bed, ducks on the lake, meeting a new friend, and a meal shared in the moonlight. Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first month is on us. 💙 We give to a different charity each week, and this week we are giving to Forever Home Dog Rescue. They rescue dogs in need, and help them find their forever homes. Moonbird: Listeners can get 15% off at moonbird.life/nothingmuchhappens Go to AquaTru.com now for 20% off your purifier using promo code NOTHINGMUCH. AquaTru even comes with a 30-day best-tasting water guarantee. NMH merch, autographed books and more! Pay it forward subscription Listen to our daytime show Stories from the Village of Nothing Much. First This, Kathryn’s guided mediation podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, 29 Sep 2025 - 418 - Chef and Sycamore (Encore)
Our story tonight is called Chef and Sycamore, and it’s a story about an afternoon in the kitchens at the Inn, as jars of pickles are lowered into the canner. It’s also about sheets of labels ready to add to the jars, the view of the hammocks in the side yard, and a kitty waiting not-so-patiently to play. For a limited time, you can try OneSkin with 15% off using code NOTHINGMUCH at oneskin.co. Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first month is on us. 💙 NMH merch, autographed books and more! Pay it forward subscription Listen to our daytime show Stories from the Village of Nothing Much. First This, Kathryn’s guided mediation podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, 25 Sep 2025 - 417 - Autumn at the Inn, Part 2
Our story tonight is called Autumn at the Inn, Part 2, and it’s the second in this series, though you don't need to go back and listen to Part 1, if, I don't know... you might have slept through it? Nothing much happened in it. This is a story about a train ride, through changing fields, an old station wagon packed-full of pies, a sketch of the moon on the pages of a journal, wind and waves, and a week full of adventure ahead. Nature’s Sunshine is offering 20% off your first order plus free shipping. Go to naturessunshine.com and use the code NOTHINGMUCH at checkout. We give to a different charity each week, and this week we are giving to Dirty Paws Agape Haven, a sanctuary for the sweet souls of senior dogs. Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first month is on us. 💙 NMH merch, autographed books and more! Pay it forward subscription Listen to our daytime show Stories from the Village of Nothing Much. First This, Kathryn’s guided mediation podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, 22 Sep 2025 - 416 - Thunder and Lightning (Encore)
Originally presented as Episode 31 of Season 14, September 16, 2024 Our story tonight is called Thunder and Lightning, and it’s a story about slowing down and getting comfortable as the rain comes down. It’s also about cinnamon and clove, a candle’s flame reflected in a window pane, a sofa turned into a nest for afternoon napping, and the calm and quiet that comes when mother nature takes over. Visit curednutrition.com/NOTHINGMUCH and use code NOTHINGMUCH at checkout to receive 20% off your order. For a limited time, our listeners are getting a huge 35% OFF their entire order at LolaBlankets.com by using code NOTHINGMUCH at checkout. Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first month is on us. 💙 NMH merch, autographed books and more! Pay it forward subscription Listen to our daytime show Stories from the Village of Nothing Much. First This, Kathryn’s guided mediation podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, 18 Sep 2025 - 415 - Autumn at the Inn, Part 1
Our story tonight is called Autumn at the Inn, Part One, and it’s a story written for all of you who have ever dreamt of taking a little trip to the Village of Nothing Much. It’s about a faded business card passed from friend to friend, an address of an Inn on a lake far away, geese flying overhead, a black cat, rustling leaves, and the start of an adventure taken when it is needed most. Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first month is on us. 💙 Moonbird: Listeners can get 15% off at moonbird.life/nothingmuchhappens Cured CBN Night Caps: Go to www.curednutrition.com/NOTHINGMUCH and use code NOTHINGMUCH at checkout to receive 20% off your order. We give to a different charity each week, and this week we are giving to 4ocean Foundation, dedicated to ending plastic pollution by cleaning our ocean, rivers, and coastlines, tackling the growing threat of microplastics, and empowering communities through education and awareness. NMH merch, autographed books, and more! Pay it forward subscription Listen to our daytime show, Stories from the Village of Nothing Much. First This, Kathryn’s guided mediation podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, 15 Sep 2025 - 414 - The Librarian (Encore)
Originally aired on Season 10, Episode 14 Our story tonight is called The Librarian. 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. Cured CBN Night Caps: Click here and use code NOTHINGMUCH at checkout to receive 20% off your order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, 11 Sep 2025 - 413 - Autumn World
Our story tonight is called Autumn World, and it’s a story about a morning with the windows open and fresh fall air blowing through the house. It’s also about crows cawing in a field, coffee and brown sugar, yesterday’s rain drops falling from the trees, a record playing on the turntable, and the feeling of renewal that comes as summer ends. Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first month is on us. 💙 We give to a different charity each week, and this week we are giving to Wild for Life, a place for wildlife to heal and humans to learn. Cured CBN Night Caps: Click here and use code NOTHINGMUCH at checkout to receive 20% off your order. Nature’s Sunshine is offering 20% off your first order plus free shipping. Click here and use the code NOTHINGMUCH at checkout. NMH merch, autographed books and more! Pay it forward subscription Listen to our daytime show Stories from the Village of Nothing Much. First This, Kathryn’s guided mediation podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, 08 Sep 2025 - 412 - Sleeping Weather (Encore)
Originally aired as Episode 15 of Season 10 Our 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. Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first month is on us. 💙 NMH merch, autographed books and more! Pay it forward subscription Listen to our daytime show Stories from the Village of Nothing Much. First This, Kathryn’s guided mediation podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, 04 Sep 2025 - 411 - The Swim Platform
Our story tonight is called The Swim Platform, and it’s a story about one of the last swims of the season. It’s also about remembered cues from long ago diving lessons, the sound of water lapping against boards, swans and sidestrokes, the smell of varnish and the feel of sun on chilled skin, and a unhurried perfect moment savored before the fall. Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first month is on us. 💙 We give to a different charity each week and this week we are giving to Ox-Bow, an artist-built community dedicated to the preservation of time and space for arts education, research, practice, and community building, for artists at all stages of their journey. NMH merch, autographed books and more! Pay it forward subscription Listen to our daytime show Stories from the Village of Nothing Much. First This, Kathryn’s guided mediation podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, 01 Sep 2025 - 410 - Summer Harvest (Encore)
Originally aired as Episode 3 of Season 4, August 26, 2019 Our story tonight is called Summer Harvest, and it’s a story about the result of a season’s worth of hard work and planning. It’s also about telling time like a farmer would, a red popsicle eaten under a maple tree, and rows of canned tomatoes neatly lined up in the pantry. Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first month is on us. 💙 NMH merch, autographed books and more! Listen to our Bedtime Story Show, Nothing Much Happens First This, Kathryn’s guided mediation podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, 28 Aug 2025 - 409 - New Path
Our story tonight is called New Path, and it’s a story about a late-summer stroll through high grasses and shaded glens. It’s also about coneflowers and crushed stone, lifting the hair from the back of your neck to feel the breeze, an eagle’s nest lined with moss, a cool creek to wash your hands in, and feeling welcomed and at home in the wild. Listeners can get 15% off at moonbird.life/nothingmuchhappens. Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first month is on us. 💙 We donate to a different charity each week, and this week we are giving to Undies For Everyone, providing new underwear for children living in poverty or crisis. NMH merch, autographed books and more! Pay it forward subscription Listen to our daytime show Stories from the Village of Nothing Much. First This, Kathryn’s guided mediation podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, 25 Aug 2025 - 408 - The Corner Store (Encore)
Originally Aired: August 28th, 2022 (Season 10, Episode 13) Our 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. Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first month is on us. 💙 NMH merch, autographed books and more! Pay it forward subscription Listen to our daytime show Stories from the Village of Nothing Much. First This, Kathryn’s guided mediation podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, 21 Aug 2025 - 407 - Early Signs of Autumn
Our story tonight is called Early Signs of Autumn, and it’s a story about turning leaves and a slight spicy scent on the breeze. It’s also about zucchini bread and hot coffees traded for iced, school supplies and new mysteries at the bookshop, orange candles, shifting evening light, and excitement for new experiences to come. Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first month is on us. 💙 We give to a different charity each week and this week we are giving to Seal Rescue Ireland, a charity dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and release of sick, injured, or orphaned seals. NMH merch, autographed books and more! Pay it forward subscription Listen to our daytime show Stories from the Village of Nothing Much. First This, Kathryn’s guided mediation podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, 18 Aug 2025 - 406 - Yard Sale (Encore)
Originally presented as Season 10, Episode 10, August 8, 2022 Our 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. Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first month is on us. 💙 NMH merch, autographed books and more! Pay it forward subscription Listen to our daytime show Stories from the Village of Nothing Much. First This, Kathryn’s guided mediation podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, 14 Aug 2025 - 405 - The Journal
Our story tonight is called The Journal, and it’s a story about the blank pages of a beautiful book, and the freedom to finally write in them, no matter what comes from your pen. It’s also about tonic water and espresso, deep breaths in child’s pose, a garden at midnight, and small prompts reminding us to let go of some things and dive deeper into others. Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first month is on us. 💙 We give to a different charity each week and this week we are giving to Fellow Earthlings Wildlife Center, specializing in caring for meerkats. Moonbird: Listeners can get 15% off at moonbird.life/nothingmuchhappens NMH merch, autographed books and more! Pay it forward subscription Listen to our daytime show Stories from the Village of Nothing Much. First This, Kathryn’s guided mediation podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, 11 Aug 2025 - 404 - The Labyrinth (Encore)
Originally presented as Episode 3 of Season 6, August 10, 2020 Our story tonight is called The Labyrinth and it’s a story about a slow walk on a gravel path in mid-summer. It’s also about hidden places, unseen acts of kindness, the way cats sit in their windows, and always looking for magic. Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first month is on us. 💙 NMH merch, autographed books and more! Pay it forward subscription Listen to our daytime show Stories from the Village of Nothing Much. First This, Kathryn’s guided mediation podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, 07 Aug 2025 - 403 - Pool Day
Our story tonight is called Pool Day, and it’s a story about a cool dip in the water on a hot summer day. It’s also about the tiled walls of the changing rooms, broad open umbrellas, and rows of lounge chairs. A book by your side, droplets on your skin, and the heavy sleep that swallows you up after a day in the sun and water. Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first month is on us. 💙 We give to a different charity each week, and this week we are giving to the Footprint Project. Their work is to provide cleaner energy for communities in crisis. NMH merch, autographed books, and more! Pay it forward subscription Listen to our daytime show, Stories from the Village of Nothing Much. First This, Kathryn’s guided mediation podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, 04 Aug 2025 - 402 - Beach Walk (Encore)
Originally presented as Episode 8 of Season 10, July 25, 2022 Our 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. Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first month is on us. 💙 NMH merch, autographed books and more! Pay it forward subscription Listen to our daytime show Stories from the Village of Nothing Much. First This, Kathryn’s guided mediation podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, 31 Jul 2025 - 401 - Sidewalk Chalk
Our story tonight is called Sidewalk Chalk, and it’s a story about a journey through the park on a bright day. It’s also about a cold drink from the coffee shop, a frog blinking from a pond, Alice and the Caterpillar, birch trees and drawings on the sidewalk, and paying more attention when small happy moments wash over you. Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first month is on us. 💙 We give to a different charity each week, and this week we are giving to Midwest Small Breed Rescue. A volunteer-based rescue for small breed and mixed dogs where they receive love and care until they find that special home to call their own. Mary Oliver Merch! Use code nothingmuchhappens for 10% off. NMH merch, autographed books and more! Pay it forward subscription Listen to our daytime show Stories from the Village of Nothing Much. First This, Kathryn’s guided mediation podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, 28 Jul 2025 - 400 - At the Summer Fair (Encore)
Originally Aired: July 14th, 2019 (Season 3 Episode 13) Our story tonight is called At the Summer Fair, and it’s a story about a yearly tradition, and how it changes in the different summers of your life. It’s also about plums taken from the icebox, a handmade cup wrapped in paper, and strolling along the river as the streetlights blink on above you. Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first month is on us. 💙 NMH merch, autographed books and more! Pay it forward subscription Listen to our daytime show Stories from the Village of Nothing Much. First This, Kathryn’s guided mediation podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, 24 Jul 2025 - 399 - Rainy Day Rituals
Our story tonight is called Rainy Day Rituals, and it’s a story about small tasks attended to as a storm blows through. It’s also about a fuzzy radio playing in the background, terrycloth and tidily-folded towels. Thunder and lightning, flickering lights and candle flames, and allowing yourself to do less and enjoy more. Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first month is on us. 💙 We give to a different charity each week, and this week we are giving to The Asher House. Each year, they take in dozens of new dogs, cats and other large animals and livestock. Some of whom live out their lives on the property, while this who would do well in loving homes are adopted out. NMH merch, autographed books and more! Pay it forward subscription Listen to our daytime show Stories from the Village of Nothing Much. First This, Kathryn’s guided mediation podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, 21 Jul 2025 - 398 - Back to the Bakery (Encore)
Originally presented as Episode 1 of Season 8 Our story tonight is called Back to the Bakery, and it’s a story about the early morning preparations made in the kitchen before the Village of Nothing Much wakes. It’s also about a kitty with a crooked tail, hot donuts set out on a tray, and a summer pick-me-up made with love. Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first month is on us. 💙 BIOptimizers’ Probiotic Breakthrough: Click here and use code NOTHINGMUCH for 10% off any order! NMH merch, autographed books and more! Pay it forward subscription Listen to our daytime show Stories from the Village of Nothing Much. First This, Kathryn’s guided mediation podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 - 397 - Street Sweepers
Our story tonight is called Street Sweepers, and it’s a story about an early morning tending of the village lanes. It’s also about hoppers and windrows, zinnia heads and locust pods, clearing small floods near blocked up drains, and a simple but important way to care for a place you love. Subscribe to our Premium Channel. The first month is on us. 💙 AquaTru water purifier: Click here and get 20% OFF with code NOTHINGMUCH. We give to a different charity each week, and this week we are giving to Raincoast Conservation Society. They inspire action to protect wildlife and wildlife habitats. NMH merch, autographed books, and more! Pay it Forward Subscription Listen to our daytime show, Stories from the Village of Nothing Much. First This, Kathryn’s guided mediation podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, 14 Jul 2025 - 396 - When the Streetlights Come On (Encore)
Originally presented as Episode 11 of Season 14 Our story tonight is called When the Streetlights Come On, and it’s a story about a trip to the mailbox through the last lit moments of the day. It’s also about bikes being wheeled into the garage for the night, things learned from the farmer’s almanac, layers of paint peeling away under your hand, and a tender way to shepherded home and sent to dreamland. BIOptimizers’ Probiotic Breakthrough: Click here and use code NOTHINGMUCH for 10% off any order! Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first month is on us. 💙 NMH merch, autographed books and more! Pay it forward subscription Listen to our daytime show Stories from the Village of Nothing Much. First This, Kathryn’s guided mediation podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, 10 Jul 2025 - 395 - The Evening of the 4th
Our story tonight is called The Evening of the 4th, and it’s a story about a day-long event that ends with a picnic and a concert on the grass. It’s also about hand pies and potato salad, a busy kitchen full of aproned volunteers, and the sound of the instruments tuning up on the patio. Thyme and lemon zest, and the satisfaction of sharing good times with your neighbors. Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first month is on us. 💙 We give to a different charity each week,and this week we are giving to Save the Chimps. Save the Chimps is one of the largest chimpanzee sanctuaries in the world, whose mission is to provide sanctuary and exemplary care to chimpanzees in need. NMH merch, autographed books, and more! Pay it forward subscription. Listen to our daytime show, Stories from the Village of Nothing Much. First This, Kathryn’s guided mediation podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, 07 Jul 2025 - 394 - Heirloom (Encore)
Originally presented as Episode 6 of Season 12. Our story tonight is called Heirloom, and it’s a story about a garden in the middle of summer. It’s also about things handed down through generations, making and keeping friends of all ages, and a stack of farmer’s almanacs in the quiet corner of a shed. Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first month is on us. 💙 BIOptimizers’ Probiotic Breakthrough: Click here and use code NOTHINGMUCH for 10% off any order! NMH merch, autographed books and more! Pay it forward subscription Listen to our daytime show Stories from the Village of Nothing Much. First This, Kathryn’s guided mediation podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, 03 Jul 2025 - 393 - The Last Train Home
Our story tonight is called The Last Train Home, and it's a story about a few moments at the end of a long day. It's also about dogwood flowers and sodium lights, a seat on a bench, the long summer twilight, a yawn that resets your system, and some soft, quiet time settled in with your fellow passengers. Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first month is on us. 💙 We give to a different charity each week, and this week we are giving to Greyhound Pets, Inc. They work to find responsible, loving homes for greyhounds, to acquaint the public with the desirability of greyhounds as pets, and to help them adopt. Jaspr Air Scrubber: Learn more at jaspr.co , and use the code SLEEP to get $300 off. NMH merch, autographed books, and more! Pay it forward subscription Listen to our daytime show, Stories from the Village of Nothing Much. First This, Kathryn’s guided mediation podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, 30 Jun 2025 - 392 - Magic Words (Encore)
Originally presented as Episode 3 of Season 12 Our story tonight is called Magic Words, and it’s a story about a trip into town on a summer morning. It’s also about the scent of fresh-cut lumber, a dog biscuit buried in the flower beds, how a moment at the start of the day can alter your path, and something in a shop window that catches your eye. Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first month is on us. 💙 NMH merch, autographed books, and more! Pay it forward subscription Listen to our daytime show, Stories from the Village of Nothing Much. First This, Kathryn’s guided mediation podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, 26 Jun 2025 - 391 - The Cabin in Summer
Our story tonight is called The Cabin in Summer, and it’s a story about days spent in the sunny garden and the shaded forest. It’s also about lemon balm and raspberries, the cool water of the creek running over your ankles, mushroom hunting and threshold sweeping, and the wisdom of wild places handed down from one generation to the next. Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first month is on us. 💙 We give to a different charity each week, and this week we are giving to the National Book Foundation. They work to celebrate the best literature published in the United States, expand its audience, and ensure that books have a prominent place in our culture. Jaspr Air Scrubber: Learn more at jaspr.co , and use the code SLEEP to get $300 off. NMH merch, autographed books, and more! Pay it forward subscription Listen to our daytime show, Stories from the Village of Nothing Much. First This, Kathryn’s guided mediation podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, 23 Jun 2025 - 390 - From the Hammock (Encore)
Originally presented as Episode 13 of Season 7 Our story tonight is called From the Hammock, and it’s a story about naps, and where and when, and under what circumstances we take them. It’s also about a slow walk through the garden, jars of pickles put up in the cellar, and knowing that what you seek is seeking you. Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first month is on us. 💙 NMH merch, autographed books and more! Pay it forward subscription Listen to our daytime show Stories from the Village of Nothing Much. First This, Kathryn’s guided mediation podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, 19 Jun 2025 - 389 - W-A-L-K
Our story tonight is called W-A-L-K, and it’s a story about a little brown dog and his favorite outdoor activity. It’s also about the smell of watered lawns in the evening, a frisbee and friends from down the block, porch lights and watermelon, and the moment when you close the door on the day. Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first month is on us. 💙 We give to a different charity each week and this week we are giving to Ele’s Place for Grieving Children. Ele's Place is a nonprofit, community-based organization dedicated to creating awareness of and support for grieving children, teens and their families. Jaspr Air Scrubber: Learn more at jaspr.co , and use the code SLEEP to get $300 off. NMH merch, autographed books and more! Pay it forward subscription Listen to our daytime show Stories from the Village of Nothing Much. First This, Kathryn’s guided mediation podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, 16 Jun 2025 - 388 - The Lake at the Inn (Encore)
Originally presented as Episode 12 of Season 7, June 14, 2021 Our story tonight is called The Lake at the Inn, and it’s a story about a misty summer morning on the water. It’s also about a mug of coffee poured by a friend, the sounds you hear when you truly stop to listen and a row boat just waiting to be pushed out away from shore. Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first month is on us. 💙 BIOptimizers’ Probiotic Breakthrough: Click here and use code NOTHINGMUCH for 10% off any order! NMH merch, autographed books and more! Pay it forward subscription Listen to our daytime show Stories from the Village of Nothing Much. First This, Kathryn’s guided mediation podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, 12 Jun 2025 - 387 - Cloud Club
Our story tonight is called Cloud Club, and it’s a story about an afternoon stretched out under the open sky. It’s also about the friends you’ve known since you were young, a polka-dotted blanket, memories of games played, strawberries and wax paper, mint and quiet times, in the soft summer air. Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first month is on us. 💙 Jaspr Air Scrubber: Learn more at jaspr.co, and use the code SLEEP to get $300 off. We give to a different charity each week, and this week we are giving to Elephant Havens. Their mission is to protect and preserve the African Elephant. Through habitat protection, community outreach, and the rescue and hand-rearing of young elephant orphans. NMH merch, autographed books and more! Pay it forward subscription Listen to our daytime show Stories from the Village of Nothing Much. First This, Kathryn’s guided mediation podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, 09 Jun 2025 - 386 - Joyride (Encore)
Originally aired June 26, 2023, Season 12, Episode 4 Our story tonight is called Joyride, and it’s a story about a spontaneous trip for two friends on a summer day. It’s also about music coming from the records shop’s door, a new book in a beloved series, and riding off into the sunset with the windows rolled down. Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first month is on us. 💙 NMH merch, autographed books and more! Listen to our Bedtime Story Show, Nothing Much Happens First This, Kathryn’s guided mediation podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, 05 Jun 2025 - 385 - Wallpaper and Paint
Our story tonight is called Wallpaper and Paint, and it’s a story about a room in a cottage by the lake, that is ready for redoing. It’s also about a claw foot tub and an airy kitchen with beams crisscrossing the ceiling, the faded patches of wall behind pictures, ferns and seagrass, binoculars and stir sticks, and the wonderfully satisfying feeling of peeling away the old and laying out the new. Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first month is on us. We give to a different charity each week, and this week we are giving to Joys of Living Assistance Dogs, providing skilled, devoted companions to support and assist veterans, first responders, and others with disabilities. Creating cohesive teams focused on building a life of greater freedom and independence. Jaspr Air Scrubber: Learn more at jaspr.co, and use the code SLEEP to get $300 off. BIOptimizers’ Probiotic Breakthrough: Click here and use code NOTHINGMUCH for 10% off any order! NMH merch, autographed books, and more! Listen to our Bedtime Story Show, Nothing Much Happens First This is Kathryn’s guided meditation podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, 02 Jun 2025 - 384 - A Month of Sundays (Encore)
Originally Aired May 13, 2024, Season 13, Episode 39 Our story tonight is called A Month of Sundays, and it’s a story about finding a way to make time for rest and enjoyment. It’s also about a tin box of recipe cards, a neatly made bed with the corner folded down, aunts and idioms, porch swings and school buses, and the delight of one of the best days of the week. Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first month is on us. 💙 NMH merch, autographed books and more! Pay it forward subscription Listen to our daytime show Stories from the Village of Nothing Much. First This, Kathryn’s guided mediation podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, 29 May 2025 - 383 - The Fountain in the Square
Our story tonight is called The Fountain on the Square, and it’s a story about a place to make a wish as the season tips to summer. It’s also about local lore and shared customs, cool running water, light falling through leaves, marbles and theatre games, and remembering someone by adding to the world. It is dedicated to the memory of my friend Sarah Kramer. Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first month is on us. Cornbread Hemp’s CBD gummies: Click here to save 30% on their first order! We give to a different charity each week, and this week we are giving to First Book, addressing the needs of the whole child, supporting their education, basic needs, and wellness. All of which are essential to educational equity. NMH merch, autographed books, and more! Pay it forward subscription Listen to our daytime show Stories from the Village of Nothing Much on your favorite podcast app. Join us tomorrow morning for a meditation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, 26 May 2025 - 382 - Tell the Bees (Encore)
Originally aired May 20, 2024, Season 13, Episode 41 Our story tonight is called Tell the Bees, and it is a story that so many of you have asked for. I know that the podcast has seen many of you through difficult times, and often, you’ve asked for a story that might be a balm to a heavy or grieving heart, and this is my first attempt at that. If you want to avoid any heaviness tonight, that’s understandable. Marmalade and Crumb are always there for you instead. Tell the Bees is a story about a long walk through the clover on a path toward good listeners. It’s also about a rosebush with a new home, four-leaf clovers, a house with shutters and gopher trails, and saying things aloud when you’re ready to take your finger out of the dam. Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first month is on us. 💙 NMH merch, autographed books and more! Pay it forward subscription Listen to our daytime show Stories from the Village of Nothing Much. First This, Kathryn’s guided mediation podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, 22 May 2025 - 381 - Nothing Much Happens - Trailer
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. 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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, 19 May 2025 - 380 - The Houseboat
Our story tonight is called The Houseboat, and it’s a story about a calm morning on the water and the small joys of observation. It’s also about a kettle on the stove, orange zest and Sweetgum flowers, properly tied knots and a sweet reunion celebrated without words. Subscribe to our Premium Channel. The first month is on us. We give to a different charity each week and this week we are giving to Adopt-A-Pet of Fenton, Michigan. Adopt-A-Pet’s goals are to continue to find loving families for homeless dogs and cats as well as assist people in the community with their personal animals. AquaTru water purifier: Click here and get 20% OFF with code NOTHINGMUCH. Beam Dream Powder: Click here for up to 40% off with code NOTHINGMUCH. BIOptimizers’ Sleep Breakthrough: Click here and use code NOTHINGMUCH for 10% off any order! Cornbread Hemp’s CBD gummies: Click here to save 30% on their first order! Cymbiotika products: Click here for 20% off and free shipping! Moonbird, the world’s first handheld breathing coach: Click here and save 20%! NMH merch, autographed books and more! Pay it forward subscription Listen to our daytime show Stories from the Village of Nothing Much on your favorite podcast app. Join us tomorrow morning for a meditation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, 19 May 2025 - 379 - Date Night (Encore)
Originally aired May 27, 2024, Season 13, Episode 43 Our story tonight is called Date Night, and it is a story about a bike ride to a place where X marks the spot on a hand-drawn map. It’s also about lavender lemonade, minnows in the shallows, wagging tales, and a toast made while the dogs wind a leash around your ankle. Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first month is on us. 💙 BIOptimizers’ Sleep Breakthrough: Click here and use code NOTHINGMUCH for 10% off any order! Moonbird, the world’s first handheld breathing coach: Click here and save 20%! NMH merch, autographed books and more! Pay it forward subscription Listen to our daytime show Stories from the Village of Nothing Much on your favorite podcast app. Join us tomorrow morning for a meditation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, 15 May 2025 - 378 - Dandelions and Moss
Our story tonight is called Dandelions and Moss, and it’s a story about a craft project made from things gathered in the yard. It’s also about wishes and wire, memories of schoolyard games, making something with your hands at the picnic table in the afternoon sun and the magic of a moment preserved under glass. Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first month is on us. We give to a different charity each week and this week we are giving to The Upper Michigan Brain Tumor Center, working to empower patients and families through advocacy, education, treatment, and research. Make your own dandelion craft! Inspired by Julieanne on TikTok. Watch here. AquaTru water purifier: Click here and get 20% OFF with code NOTHINGMUCH. Beam Dream Powder: Click here for up to 40% off with code NOTHINGMUCH. BIOptimizers’ Sleep Breakthrough: Click here and use code NOTHINGMUCH for 10% off any order! Cornbread Hemp’s CBD gummies: Click here to save 30% on their first order! Cymbiotika products: Click here for 20% off and free shipping! Moonbird, the world’s first handheld breathing coach: Click here and save 20%! NMH merch, autographed books and more! Pay it forward subscription Listen to our daytime show Stories from the Village of Nothing Much on your favorite podcast app. Join us tomorrow morning for a meditation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, 12 May 2025 - 377 - The Book Fair (Encore)
Originally aired May 22, 2023, Season 11, Episode 22 Our story tonight is called The Bookfair, and it’s a story about a love of reading and the creativity that inspires. It’s also about the last days of school before summer vacation, taking class outside into the open air, and the feeling of watching little ones grow up and expand their worlds. Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first month is on us. 💙 Go to Cymbiotika.com/NOTHINGMUCH to get 20% off plus free shipping. Visit moonbird.life/nothingmuchhappens to save 20% Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, 08 May 2025 - 376 - The Lilac Booth, Part 2
Our story tonight is called The Lilac Booth, Part Two, and it’s a story about a lovely spring day at the farmer’s market and the sweet smell of a favorite flower. It is also about street food and sunshine, memories pulled forward by a breath of perfume, crumpled dollar bills, and the kind of beauty that can sit on your windowsill. Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first month is on us. 💙 We give to a different charity each week and this week we are giving to The Humane League. Helping animals live better lives. AquaTru water purifier: Click here and get 20% OFF with code NOTHINGMUCH. Beam Dream Powder: Click here for up to 40% off with code NOTHINGMUCH. Buffy and use code NOTHINGMUCH for a great deal BIOptimizers’ Sleep Breakthrough: Click here and use code NOTHINGMUCH for 10% off any order! Cornbread Hemp’s CBD gummies: Click here to save 30% on their first order! Cymbiotika products: Click here for 20% off and free shipping! Moonbird, the world’s first handheld breathing coach: Click here and save 20%! NMH merch, autographed books and more! Pay it forward subscription Listen to our daytime show Stories from the Village of Nothing Much on your favorite podcast app. Join us tomorrow morning for a meditation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, 05 May 2025 - 375 - The Hardware Store (Encore)
Originally presented as Episode 11 of Season 5, June 1, 2020. Our story this week is called The Hardware Store, and it's a story about finding all the right things for a few projects at home. It’s also about stacks of fresh-sawn wood, a packet of peanut butter cups, and the ride home, with the window down. Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first month is on us. 💙 AquaTru water purifier: Click here and get 20% OFF with code NOTHINGMUCH. Beam Dream Powder: Click here for up to 40% off with code NOTHINGMUCH. BIOptimizers’ Sleep Breakthrough: Click here and use code NOTHINGMUCH for 10% off any order! Cornbread Hemp’s CBD gummies: Click here to save 30% on their first order! Cymbiotika products: Click here for 20% off and free shipping! Moonbird, the world’s first handheld breathing coach: Click here and save 20%! NMH merch, autographed books and more! Pay it forward subscription Listen to our daytime show Stories from the Village of Nothing Much on your favorite podcast app. Join us tomorrow morning for a meditation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, 01 May 2025 - 374 - The Lilac Booth, Part 1
Our story tonight is called The Lilac Booth, and it’s a story about a Spring morning at a familiar farm house. It’s also about bullfrogs and garden clogs, old vases collected from friends, armfuls of fresh flowers, driving with the window down on a warm day, and the small decisions that add up to make a new path in life. Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first month is on us. 💙 We donate to a different charity each week, and this week we're giving to the Knuckle Bump Farms Foundation, which empowers animals and enriches communities. AquaTru water purifier: Click here and get 20% OFF with code NOTHINGMUCH. Beam Dream Powder: Click here for up to 40% off with code NOTHINGMUCH. BIOptimizers’ Sleep Breakthrough: Click here and use code NOTHINGMUCH for 10% off any order! Cornbread Hemp’s CBD gummies: Click here to save 30% on their first order! Cymbiotika products: Click here for 20% off and free shipping! Moonbird, the world’s first handheld breathing coach: Click here and save 20%! NMH merch, autographed books and more! Pay it forward subscription Listen to our daytime show Stories from the Village of Nothing Much on your favorite podcast app. Join us tomorrow morning for a meditation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, 28 Apr 2025 - 373 - Sunrise at the Cabin (Encore)
Originally Aired: April 1, 2024 (Season 13, Episode 27) Our story tonight is called Sunrise at the Cabin, and it’s a story about welcoming the coming day with a friend at your side. It’s also about dry leaves left over from Autumn crunching under your feet, the beauty of imperfect things, changing light, a coffee cup steaming in the morning air, and the gift of an early start. Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first month is on us. 💙 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, 24 Apr 2025 - 372 - Spring Recital
Our story tonight is called Spring Recital, and it’s a story about a piano waiting in the spotlight at auditorium. It’s also about lesson books and rows of family and friends listening with pride, oboes and violas, a deep breath before the music begins, and the adventure of finding the things you love and make you who you are. Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first month is on us. 💙 We donate to a different charity each week, and this week we are giving to the 15/10 Foundation, which helps shelter dogs with medical needs find forever homes. AquaTru water purifier: Click here and get 20% OFF with code NOTHINGMUCH. Beam Dream Powder: Click here for up to 40% off with code NOTHINGMUCH. BIOptimizers’ Sleep Breakthrough: Click here and use code NOTHINGMUCH for 10% off any order! Cymbiotika products: Click here for 20% off and free shipping! Moonbird, the world’s first handheld breathing coach: Click here and save 20%! NMH merch, autographed books and more! Pay it forward subscription Listen to our daytime show Stories from the Village of Nothing Much on your favorite podcast app. Join us tomorrow morning for a meditation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, 21 Apr 2025 - 371 - At the Tower Mill (Encore)
Originally Aired: April 24, 2023 (Season 11, Episode 18) Our 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. Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first month is on us. 💙 AquaTru water purifier: Click here and get 20% OFF with code NOTHINGMUCH. Beam Dream Powder: Click here for up to 40% off with code NOTHINGMUCH. BIOptimizers’ Sleep Breakthrough: Click here and use code NOTHINGMUCH for 10% off any order! Cymbiotika products: Click here for 20% off and free shipping! Moonbird, the world’s first handheld breathing coach: Click here and save 20%! NMH merch, autographed books and more! Pay it forward subscription Listen to our daytime show Stories from the Village of Nothing Much on your favorite podcast app. Join us tomorrow morning for a meditation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, 17 Apr 2025 - 370 - Tiny House
Our story tonight is called Tiny House, and it’s a story about a snug, small space to relax in. It’s also about impatiens for the flower bed, sunny days on the edge of the woods, hammocks and reading nooks, and the relief of having fewer decisions to make and more time to enjoy. Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first month is on us. 💙 We give to a different charity each week, and this week, we are giving to Pasadena Humane. Pasadena Humane is more than an animal shelter; we are a community-supported animal resource center providing compassion and care for all animals. AquaTru water purifier: Click here and get 20% OFF with code NOTHINGMUCH. Beam Dream Powder: Click here for up to 40% off with code NOTHINGMUCH. BIOptimizers’ Sleep Breakthrough: Click here and use code NOTHINGMUCH for 10% off any order! Cymbiotika products: Click here for 20% off and free shipping! Moonbird, the world’s first handheld breathing coach: Click here and save 20%! NMH merch, autographed books and more! Pay it forward subscription Listen to our daytime show Stories from the Village of Nothing Much on your favorite podcast app. Join us tomorrow morning for a meditation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, 14 Apr 2025 - 369 - Dandelions and Mayapples (Encore)
Originally Aired: May 1, 2023 (Season 11, Episode 19) Our 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. Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first month is on us. 💙 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, 10 Apr 2025 - 368 - Color Walk
Our story tonight is called Color Walk, and it’s a story about a soft way to move through the world on a spring day. It’s also about a box of crayons in the desk drawer, a thin jacket, a cool breeze, storefronts and shop windows, and elevating the every day with calm attention. Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first month is on us. 💙 We give to a different charity each week and this week we are giving to White Rock Bear Sanctuary, whose simple but noble purpose is to rescue and rehabilitate bears. AquaTru water purifier: Click here and get 20% OFF with code NOTHINGMUCH. Beam Dream Powder: Click here for up to 40% off with code NOTHINGMUCH. BIOptimizers’ Sleep Breakthrough: Click here and use code NOTHINGMUCH for 10% off any order! Cymbiotika products: Click here for 20% off and free shipping! Moonbird, the world’s first handheld breathing coach: Click here and save 20%! NMH merch, autographed books and more! Pay it forward subscription Listen to our daytime show Stories from the Village of Nothing Much on your favorite podcast app. Join us tomorrow morning for a meditation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, 07 Apr 2025 - 367 - Spring at the Allotment (Encore)
Originally Aired: April 22, 2019 (Season 3, Episode 7) Our story tonight is called Spring at the Allotment, and it’s a story about setting up a garden of herbs and vegetables with a friend. It’s also about a picnic basket full of sandwiches, turning over the soil with your hands, and the pleasure of sewing seeds in neat rows on a bright sunny day. Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first month is on us. 💙 Go to cymbiotika.com/nothingmuch for 20% off your order + free shipping. Visit our partner page to learn about the products featured in our ads. NMH merch, autographed books, and more! Listen to our daytime show, Stories from the Village of Nothing Much, on your favorite podcast app. Join us tomorrow morning for a meditation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, 03 Apr 2025 - 366 - Dogs and Dust Mops
Our story tonight is called Dogs and Dust Mops, and it’s a story about some spring cleaning on a warm afternoon. It’s also about an orange kitty in the window, the sound of the vacuum running upstairs, fresh sheets, scrabbling paws on the deck, and the way your heart swells when you wrap your arms around someone you love. Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first month is on us. 💙 We give to a different charity each week, and we are giving to BeHeard Movement this week. BeHeard offers essential services to unhoused individuals, including private showers, access to clean and fresh laundry services, haircuts, and more. AquaTru water purifier: Click here and get 20% OFF with code NOTHINGMUCH. Beam Dream Powder: Click here for up to 40% off with code NOTHINGMUCH. BIOptimizers’ Sleep Breakthrough: Click here and use code NOTHINGMUCH for 10% off any order! Cymbiotika products: Click here for 20% off and free shipping! Moonbird, the world’s first handheld breathing coach: Click here and save 20%! NMH merch, autographed books, and more! Pay it forward subscription Listen to our daytime show, Stories from the Village of Nothing Much, on your favorite podcast app. Join us tomorrow morning for a meditation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, 31 Mar 2025 - 365 - The Jewelry Box (Encore)
Originally Aired: March 23rd, 2020 (Season 5, Episode 6) Our story tonight is called The Jewelry Box. It’s about an heirloom handed down through a family, a jeweled broach pinned on the lapel of a jacket, Spring sunlight, and some good advice for when things break. Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first month is on us. 💙 Visit bioptimizers.com/nothingmuch and use code NOTHINGMUCH for 10% off any order Listeners receive 20% OFF any AquaTru purifier! Just go to AquaTru.com and enter code NOTHINGMUCH at checkout. Visit our partner page to learn about the products featured in our ads. NMH merch, autographed books, and more! Listen to our daytime show, Stories from the Village of Nothing Much, on your favorite podcast app. Join us tomorrow morning for a meditation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, 27 Mar 2025 - 364 - Rain on the Lake
Our story tonight is called Rain on the Lake, and it’s a story about a sudden arrival of drops and dark clouds on a spring afternoon. It’s also about a broach in a jewelry box, the smell of rain mixing with lake water, mist, and lamps lit in the darkness, memories of rainbows and rowboats, and taking rest as showers move across the horizon. Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first month is on us. 💙 We give to a different charity each week, and this week, we are giving to United 24, which works to Unite the world around supporting Ukraine in an effort to protect, save, and rebuild. Visit moonbird.life/nothingmuchhappens to save 20% Visit our partner page to learn about the products featured in our ads. NMH merch, autographed books and more! Listen to our daytime show, Stories from the Village of Nothing Much, on your favorite podcast app. Join us tomorrow morning for a meditation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, 24 Mar 2025 - 363 - Out Like a Lamb (Encore)
Originally presented as Episode 23 of Season 13, March 18, 2024 Our story tonight is called Out Like a Lamb, and it’s a story about the changeable month of March and a day spent enjoying a bit of both winter and spring. It’s also about a book read in the bath, the luxury of a slow start to the day, sunlight warming the floorboards, a pot of pansies dusted with snow and making peace with a bit of chaos, in and out. Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first month is on us. 💙 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, 20 Mar 2025 - 362 - Bike Bus
Our story tonight is called Bike Bus, and it’s a story about a joyful ride to school on a spring day. It’s also about a dog enjoying a sunny patch on the lawn, neighbors on porches, music playing from a bike basket, paper sack lunches, and the joy of a trip taken together. Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first month is on us. 💙 We give to a different charity each week, and this week we are giving to a group and movement that inspired tonight’s story. They are called Bike Bus World and they transform communities and our planet through the simple act of riding bikes to school together. AquaTru Water Purifier: 20% OFF with code NOTHINGMUCH. Beam Dream Powder: 40% off with code NOTHINGMUCH. BIOptimizers’ Sleep Breakthrough: Use code NOTHINGMUCH for 10% off any order! Cymbiotika products: 20% off and free shipping! Moonbird: Save 20% on the world’s first handheld breathing coach! NMH merch, autographed books, and more! Listen to our daytime show Stories from the Village of Nothing Much on your favorite podcast app. Join us tomorrow morning for a meditation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, 17 Mar 2025 - 361 - Catnap (Encore)
Originally presented March 6th, 2023 as Episode 10 of Season 11 Our 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. Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first month is on us. 💙 AquaTru water purifier: Click here and get 20% OFF with code NOTHINGMUCH. Beam Dream Powder: Click here for up to 40% off with code NOTHINGMUCH. BIOptimizers’ Sleep Breakthrough: Click here and use code NOTHINGMUCH for 10% off any order! Cymbiotika products: Click here for 20% off and free shipping! Moonbird, the world’s first handheld breathing coach: Click here and save 20%! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, 13 Mar 2025 - 360 - The Willow Tree
Our story tonight is called The Willow Tree, and it’s a story about the first signs of spring on an open field beside a lake. It’s also about stepping stones, a bench up high on the bluff, geese paddling at the shore, tall rubber boots, a breeze that blows the hat from your head and the calm quiet that comes when you stop chasing some other moment and make a home in this one. Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first month is on us. 💙 We give to a different charity each week and this week we are giving to A Home for Hooves Sanctuary. They offer a forever home for rescued farmed animals. AquaTru water purifier: Click here and get 20% OFF with code NOTHINGMUCH. Beam Dream Powder: Click here for up to 40% off with code NOTHINGMUCH. BIOptimizers’ Sleep Breakthrough: Click here and use code NOTHINGMUCH for 10% off any order! Cymbiotika products: Click here for 20% off and free shipping! Moonbird, the world’s first handheld breathing coach: Click here and save 20%! Order your own NMH weighted pillow now! Listen to our daytime show Stories from the Village of Nothing Much on your favorite podcast app. Join us tomorrow morning for a meditation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, 10 Mar 2025 - 359 - Pillow Forts & Tree Houses (Encore)
Originally presented March 13th, 2022 as Season 9, Episode 11 Our story tonight is called Pillow Forts and Treehouses and it’s a story about a rainy afternoon tucked into a hideaway. It’s also about the big ideas of children, a bowl of pretzels and apple slices, and remembering that you are never too old to enjoy a fort. Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first month is on us. 💙 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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