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Having trouble sleeping? Join Yoga and meditation teacher Kathryn Nicolai for bedtime stories where nothing much happens to help you relax and sleep peacefully. The stories are a soft landing spot for your mind. Rather than letting your brain race through the same thoughts you’ve been chasing all day, we are taking a detour to a calm and comfy place. We tell the story twice and go a bit slower the second time. You can find our book, "Nothing Much Happens," in over 20 languages. Request your local bookseller to shelve it: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens

Nothing much happens: bedtime stories to help you sleep

Our story tonight is called Holiday Window at the Bookshop, and it’s a story about clearing out the pumpkins and setting up the twinkle lights on a rainy December afternoon. It’s also about old buildings with tall ceilings and heavy front doors, a dog asleep in a chair, paper stars and puddles among the cobblestones, and the promise of a new book to whisk you away somewhere magical.
 We give to a different charity each week, and this week, we are giving to Empower. They provide children, teens, and young adults relief from grief and guide them through life following the loss of a parent.
 Preorder your own NMH weighted pillow now!
 Subscribe for ad-free, bonus, and extra-long episodes now, as well as ad-free and early episodes of Stories from the Village of Nothing Much! Search for the NMH Premium channel on Apple Podcasts or follow the link: nothingmuchhappens.com/premium-subscription 
 Listen to our new show, Stories from the Village of Nothing Much, on your favorite podcast app. nothingmuchhappens.com/stories-from-the-village
 Join us tomorrow morning for a meditation at nothingmuchhappens.com/first-this. 
 Save over $100 on the Nothing Much Happens Wind-Down Box, featuring Kathryn’s favorite relaxation essentials from top wellness brands, including calming supplements, a lavender candle, sleep aids, and more for the perfect bedtime ritual.
Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Holiday Window at the Bookshop

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.
 Order your own NMH weighted pillow now!
 Subscribe for ad-free, bonus, and extra-long episodes now, as well as ad-free and early episodes of Stories from the Village of Nothing Much! Search for the NMH Premium channel on Apple Podcasts or follow the link: nothingmuchhappens.com/premium-subscription 
 Listen to our new show, Stories from the Village of Nothing Much, on your favorite podcast app. nothingmuchhappens.com/stories-from-the-village
 Join us tomorrow morning for a meditation at nothingmuchhappens.com/first-this. 
 Save over $100 on the Nothing Much Happens Wind-Down Box, featuring Kathryn’s favorite relaxation essentials from top wellness brands, including calming supplements, a lavender candle, sleep aids, and more for the perfect bedtime ritual.
Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

City Sidewalks (Encore)

Our stories tonight have been picked by the team that makes Nothing Much…Happen. They are stories of snowfall and candy canes, train sets and tree farms, cats and cows, and card games. From all of us, we wish you sweet dreams.
 Nothing Merch Happens! Now available.
 Lindsey ~ Website Designer & Upkeep
 Order your own NMH weighted pillow now!
 Subscribe for ad-free, bonus, and extra-long episodes now, as well as ad-free and early episodes of Stories from the Village of Nothing Much! Search for the NMH Premium channel on Apple Podcasts or follow the link: nothingmuchhappens.com/premium-subscription 
 Listen to our daytime show, Stories from the Village of Nothing Much, on your favorite podcast app. nothingmuchhappens.com/stories-from-the-village
 Join us tomorrow morning for a meditation at nothingmuchhappens.com/first-this. 
 Save over $100 on the Nothing Much Happens Wind-Down Box, featuring Kathryn’s favorite relaxation essentials from top wellness brands, including calming supplements, a lavender candle, sleep aids, and more for the perfect bedtime ritual.
Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Merry Much Happens

Originally Aired: December 19th, 2022 (Season 10, Episode 29)
 Our story tonight is called Comfort and Joy, and it’s a story about adding light to the dark evenings of winter. It’s also about bringing back a sweet neighborhood tradition, a Rowen tree laced with lights, and a paper chain to count down the days. 
 Preorder your own NMH weighted pillow now!
 Subscribe for ad-free, bonus, and extra-long episodes now, as well as ad-free and early episodes of Stories from the Village of Nothing Much! Search for the NMH Premium channel on Apple Podcasts or follow the link: nothingmuchhappens.com/premium-subscription 
 Listen to our new show, Stories from the Village of Nothing Much, on your favorite podcast app. nothingmuchhappens.com/stories-from-the-village
 Join us tomorrow morning for a meditation at nothingmuchhappens.com/first-this. 
 Save over $100 on the Nothing Much Happens Wind-Down Box, featuring Kathryn’s favorite relaxation essentials from top wellness brands, including calming supplements, a lavender candle, sleep aids, and more for the perfect bedtime ritual.
Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comfort & Joy (Encore)

Our story tonight is called Crumb meets Santa, and it’s a story about a trip into town on a December afternoon. It’s also about a chew toy in a red suit and hat, jingle bells on a collar, being surrounded by your family at the holidays, whether furry or otherwise, and letting the joy of another fill your heart.
 We give to a different charity each week, and this week, we are giving to the MS Society. Mine is a family touched by MS, and I’m grateful for the work they do. Their mission is to cure MS while empowering people affected by MS to live their best lives.
 Order your own NMH weighted pillow now! 
 Subscribe for ad-free, bonus, and extra-long episodes now, as well as ad-free and early episodes of Stories from the Village of Nothing Much! Search for NMH Premium channel on Apple podcast or follow the link below nothingmuchhappens.com/premium-subscription. 
 Listen to our sister show, Stories from the Village of Nothing Much, on your favorite podcast app.
 Join us tomorrow morning for a meditation at nothingmuchhappens.com/first-this. 
 Relax and unwind with the Nothing Much Happens Wind-Down Box! Save over $100 on Kathryn's hand-selected favorites, designed to help you slow down and embrace tranquility.
Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Crumb Meets Santa

Originally Aired: January 1st, 2024 (Season 13, Bonus Episode 1)
 Our story tonight is called Mornings at the Coffee Shop, and it’s a story about a cold day made warmer by a fresh cup of coffee made with care. It’s also about twinkle lights reflecting on a shop window, a well-stocked pastry case, hospitality, and the connections that bloom in a community. 
 Subscribe for ad-free, bonus, and extra-long episodes now, as well as ad-free and early episodes of Stories from the Village of Nothing Much! Search for the NMH Premium channel on Apple Podcasts or follow the link nothingmuchhappens.com/premium-subscription.
 Listen to our new show, Stories from the Village of Nothing Much, on your favorite podcast app. nothingmuchhappens.com/stories-from-the-village 
 Join us tomorrow morning for a meditation at nothingmuchhappens.com/first-this 
 Save over $100 on Kathryn’s hand-selected wind-down favorites with the Nothing Much Happens Wind-Down Box. A collection of products from our amazing partners:
 Eversio Wellness: Chill Now
 
 Vellabox: Lavender Silk Candle
 
 Alice Mushrooms Nightcap
 
 Nutrachamps Tart Cherry Gummies
 
 A Brighter Year Mini Coloring Book
 
 NuStrips Sleep Strips
 
 Woolzies Lavender Roll-On
 
 Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings at the Coffee Shop (Encore)

Our story tonight is called Plates and Bowls, and it’s a story about keeping a promise to yourself after the bustle of the holidays has settled down. It’s also about a quiet, clean environment that brings some ease, coffee cups, and spoon rests, smooth porcelain, and hand-painted ceramics, and finding ways to celebrate the every day.
 We give to a different charity each week, and this week, we are giving to Make a Wish Foundation. They create life-changing wishes for children.
 Order your own NMH weighted pillow now! 
 Subscribe for ad-free, bonus, and extra-long episodes now, as well as ad-free and early episodes of Stories from the Village of Nothing Much! Search for NMH Premium channel on Apple podcast or follow the link below nothingmuchhappens.com/premium-subscription. 
 Listen to our sister show, Stories from the Village of Nothing Much, on your favorite podcast app.
 Join us tomorrow morning for a meditation at nothingmuchhappens.com/first-this. 
 Relax and unwind with the Nothing Much Happens Wind-Down Box! Save over $100 on Kathryn's hand-selected favorites, designed to help you slow down and embrace tranquility.
Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Plates and Bowls

Originally Aired: December 25th, 2023 (Season 12, Episode 43)
 Our story tonight is called Winter Getaway, and it tells, from two perspectives, the tale of a snowy mountain and 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.
 Order your own NMH weighted pillow now! 
 Subscribe for ad-free, bonus, and extra-long episodes now, as well as ad-free and early episodes of Stories from the Village of Nothing Much! Search for NMH Premium channel on Apple podcast or follow the link below nothingmuchhappens.com/premium-subscription. 
 Listen to our sister show, Stories from the Village of Nothing Much, on your favorite podcast app.
 Join us tomorrow morning for a meditation at nothingmuchhappens.com/first-this. 
 Relax and unwind with the Nothing Much Happens Wind-Down Box! Save over $100 on Kathryn's hand-selected favorites, designed to help you slow down and embrace tranquility.
Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Winter Getaway, Parts 1-3 (Encore)

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.
 We give to a different charity each week and this week we are giving to Sesame Workshop. Mission Driven. Child Focused. Helping Children Grow Smarter, Stronger,and Kinder. https://sesameworkshop.org 
 
 Order your own NMH weighted pillow now! shop.nothingmuchhappens.com/ 
 
 Subscribe for ad-free, bonus and extra long episodes now, as well as ad-free andearly episodes of Stories from the Village of Nothing Much! Search for NMH Premiumchannel on Apple podcast or follow the link below 
 nothingmuchhappens.com/premium-subscription 
 Listen to our new show Stories from the Village of Nothing Much on your favoritepodcast app. nothingmuchhappens.com/stories-from-the-village 
 Join us tomorrow morning for a meditation at nothingmuchhappens.com/first-this 
 Save over $100 on Kathryn’s hand-selected wind-down favorite's with the Nothing Much Happens Wind-Down Box. A collection of products from our amazing partners:• Eversio Wellness: Chill Now• Vellabox: Lavender Silk Candle• Alice Mushrooms Nightcap• Nutrachamps Tart Cherry Gummies• A Brighter Year Mini Coloring Book• NuStrips Sleep Strips• Woolzies Lavender Roll-On
Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Window Weather

Originally Aired: January 11th, 2021 (Season 7, Episode 1)
Our story tonight is called All the Way Around the Lake, and it’s a story about a slow walk on a cold day. It’s also about crossing bridges, a paper birch tree on an island, and remembering things that were forgotten.
 
Order your own NMH weighted pillow now!
shop.nothingmuchhappens.com/products/weighted-pillows 
 
Subscribe for ad-free, bonus and extra long episodes now, as well as ad-free and early episodes of Stories from the Village of Nothing Much! Search for NMH Premium channel on Apple podcast or follow the link below 
nothingmuchhappens.com/premium-subscription 
 
Listen to our new show Stories from the Village of Nothing Much on your favorite podcast app. nothingmuchhappens.com/stories-from-the-village 
 
 Join us tomorrow morning for a meditation at nothingmuchhappens.com/first-this 
 
Save over $100 on Kathryn’s hand-selected wind-down favorites with the Nothing Much Happens Wind-Down Box. A collection of products from our amazing partners:
• Eversio Wellness: Chill Now
• Vellabox: Lavender Silk Candle
• Alice Mushrooms Nightcap
• Nutrachamps Tart Cherry Gummies
• A Brighter Year Mini Coloring Book
• NuStrips Sleep Strips
• Woolzies Lavender Roll-On

All the Way Around the Lake (Encore)

Our story tonight is called Winter Getaway Part Two or The Chalet and it’s a story about an abundance of time to do nothing with. It’s also about a steaming bathtub, catching a moment with all of your senses, and a way to say I love you.
Our charitable donation this week goes to https://bookaid.org.
Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Winter Getaway, Part 2, or The Chalet

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