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Nothing much happens: bedtime stories to help you sleep

by Wellness Loud · English · Health

New episodes: Several times a week
Typical length: 34 min
Latest: 5 Oct 2026
Language: English

Latest episode

5 Oct 2026 · 30 minNew

Paper Flowers

Our story tonight is called Paper Flowers, and it’s a story about a place to spend a cozy and creative afternoon. It’s also about the magic of miniature things, having something to look forward to, and the fun of learning something new. Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Premium channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. The first month is on us. 💙 Get 15% off OneSkin with the code NOTHINGMUCH at https://www.oneskin.co/NOTHINGMUCH #oneskinpod ⁠⁠⁠⁠Join⁠⁠⁠⁠ the Village of Nothing Much App! Order Kathryn’s new book ⁠⁠⁠⁠On the Street Where You Live⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠NMH Merch, Autographed Books and More!⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen to our daytime show ⁠⁠⁠⁠Stories…

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Earlier episodes 29 most recent

1 Oct 2026 · 30 min

Autumn Ride (Encore)

Originally Presented as Episode 19 of Season 10 (Oct 10, 2022) Our story tonight is called Autumn Ride, and it’s about pedaling with friends under falling leaves. It’s also about treats from the bakery, wrapped up and ready to share, rediscovering a pure feeling of joy out on the road, and a hoodie zipped up to your chin. Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠Premium channel⁠⁠⁠. The first month is on us. 💙 ⁠⁠⁠Join⁠⁠⁠ the Village of Nothing Much App! Order Kathryn’s new book ⁠⁠⁠On the Street Where You Live ⁠⁠⁠NMH Merch, Autographed Books and More!⁠⁠⁠ Listen to our daytime show ⁠⁠⁠Stories from the Village of…
28 Sep 2026 · 32 min

Stargazing in the Woods

Our story tonight is called Stargazing in the Woods, and it’s a story about a few days away from everything and at the same time closer to everything. It’s also about flat stones for skipping, an old blanket spread under the night sky, and a realigned perspective to take home after the embers die. We give to a different charity each week and this week we are giving the Detroit Creativity Project, bringing free improv programs to schools and community centers to build confidence, collaboration, and the social skills that students use daily in other classes, at work, and in life. Subscribe to…
24 Sep 2026 · 57 min

The Big Day (Encore)

Originally presented on Season 12, Episode 17 (Sept 21, 2023) Our story tonight is about a wedding beside the lake on a soft September day. We’ll hear piano music drifting through the air and champagne corks popping as the whole Village gathers to celebrate love and savor the big and small moments before they slip away. Make your bed your favorite place to be this season with Quince. Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to quince.com/nothingmuch. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada and the UK, too. Subscribe to our ⁠⁠Premium…
21 Sep 2026 · 36 min

Coat Check at the Supper Club

Our story tonight is called Coat Check at the Supper Club, and it’s a story about a restaurant on the edge of the lake. It’s also about a quiet corridor lined with numbered hooks and cubbies, carefully set tables, matchboxes and bobby pins, and caring about giving your guests a place where they feel well taken care of, unhurried and at ease. We give to a different charity each week and this week we are giving Haven They work to empower survivors to heal and engage all individuals and communities to address and prevent sexual assault and intimate partner violence. Whether it's a hobby, a…
17 Sep 2026 · 36 min

Something Blue (Encore)

Originally presented as Episode 16 of Season 12 (Sept 18, 2023) Our story tonight is called Something Blue, and it brings us a little closer to a much-anticipated event in the Village of Nothing Much. It’s a story about autumn skies and turning leaves. It’s also about a kitten wrapped in a shawl, star anise and peppermint, and letting yourself love again after loss. Give them meals + snacks that are actually right for where kids are developmentally - balanced, intentional and made to support real growth. Go to https://littlespoon.com/NOTHINGMUCH and enter code NOTHINGMUCH for 30% off your…
14 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 40 min

Slightly More Happens - September Splendor

Our stories tonight are, if I do say so myself, such a treat. If you have ever wished to book a stay at the Inn of Nothing Much and watch the leaves change while sipping coffee from the back porch. If you love trains and journals and cats and trays of food sent up from the kitchen, these stories are for you. Make your bed your favorite place to be this season with Quince. Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to quince.com/nothingmuch. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada and the UK, too. Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first…
10 Sep 2026 · 41 min

Something Borrowed (Encore)

Originally presented as Episode 15 of Season 12 (September 11, 2023) Our story tonight is called Something Borrowed, and it’s the next installment in our series leading up to a special day here in the Village of Nothing Much. It’s a story about early morning at the Inn. It’s also about pretty plates brought out of the pantry cupboards... cardamom and cinnamon... and remembering that you don’t have to do everything on your own. MasterClass keeps adding new classes, so there’s never been a better time to get in. Head to masterclass.com/nothingmuch to get at least 15% off any annual membership.…
7 Sep 2026 · 35 min

Moving In

Our story tonight is called Moving In, and it’s a story about a long drive in a packed car at the beginning of freshman year. It’s also about paper cups of coffee, new towels and beloved memories, turning leaves on the commons and the tender adventure of growing up and letting go. We give to a different charity each week, and this week we are giving the True and Faithful Pet Rescue Mission. Making a difference in the lives of these resilient, loving, and devoted senior dogs and giving them the forever homes they deserve. Whether it's a hobby, a passion, or a long-held idea, Shopify can help…
3 Sep 2026 · 33 min

Something New (Encore)

Originally presented as Episode 14 of Season 12 (September 4, 2023) Our story tonight is called Something New, and it’s a story about stumbling upon a beautiful place on a late summer bike ride. It’s also about lily pads, an X marked on a map, and the joy of watching a friend step into a new season of their life. Thank You for being a Premium Subscriber. 💙 ⁠⁠⁠Join⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ the Village of Nothing Much App! Order Kathryn’s new book ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠On the Street Where You Live⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NMH Merch, Autographed Books and More!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen to our daytime show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stories from the Village of Nothing Much⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…
31 Aug 2026 · 35 min

School Supplies

Our story tonight is called School Supplies, and it is a story about a way to mark the end of warm weather and the beginning of crisp days. It’s also about planners and paper goods, tiny scissors and which color folder for math, and treating yourself to something new just because it makes you smile. Upgrade your everyday. Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to quince.com/nothingmuch. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada and the UK, too. Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠Premium channel⁠⁠⁠⁠. The first month is on us. 💙 ⁠Join⁠⁠⁠ the Village of…
27 Aug 2026 · 32 min

Something Old (Encore)

Originally presented as Episode 13 of Season 12 (August 28, 2023) Our story tonight is called Something Old, and it’s a story about a gift found on a treasure hunt. It’s also about taking the time to do something well, an embroidery hoop and an orange ribbon, and seeing magic in every day objects that can tell stories from the past. Upgrade your everyday. Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to quince.com/nothingmuch. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada and the UK, too. Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠Premium channel⁠⁠⁠. The first month is on…
24 Aug 2026 · 39 min

The Ferry Landing, Part 2

Our story tonight is called The Ferry Landing, Part 2, and it’s the conclusion to last Monday's episode. If you want to hear both parts, put together with an immersive soundscape made by Bob, you can listen right now on the nothing much happens app. This is a story about a trip across a river at the end of the summer, it’s also about a song playing from the jukebox, a roadside sign missing a few letters and taking a chance on love. We give to a different charity each week and this week we are giving to H3Project DC. Their vision is to create a future in which all individuals experiencing…
20 Aug 2026 · 34 min

Special Delivery at Weathervane Farm (Encore)

Originally presented as Episode 10 of Season 12 (August 7, 2023) Our story tonight is called Special Delivery at Weathervane Farm, and it’s a story about getting chores done in the farmyard on a summer afternoon. It’s also about the animals having their say, a rest with the cows in their pasture, and an invitation stuck to the fridge with a heart-shaped magnet. Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first month is on us. 💙 Little Spoon Give them meals + snacks that are actually right for where kids are developmentally - balanced, intentional, and made to support real growth. Go to…
17 Aug 2026 · 33 min

The Ferry Landing, Part 1

Our story tonight is called The Ferry Landing, Part 1, and it’s a story about a river, and the island on the other side of it. It’s also about messages sent through the paper, a pilot house and a carpenter’s pencil, and a small summer mystery that left a mark, still present many years later. Whether it's a hobby, a passion, or a long-held idea, Shopify can help you bring it to life. Start with a free trial at shopify.com/nothingmuch We give to a different charity each week, and this week we are giving to the Healing by the Numbers. Supporting Survivors and Their Healing Journeys. Join the…
15 Aug 2026 · 39 min

On the Street Where You Live - Chapter 7

Enjoy this excerpt into Kathryn’s new cozy audiobook, On the Street Where You Live. Order now ⁠here⁠. Copyright © 2026 by Kathryn Nicolai. Audio excerpt courtesy of Simon & Schuster Audio read by Kathryn Nicolai, Javier Munoz, Mara Wilson, Alma Cuervo, Holter Graham, Danny Burstein, Natalie Naudus, Kobna Holdbrook-Smith, Patti Murin, from the audiobook On the Street Where You Live by Kathryn Nicolai, published by Simon & Schuster Audio, a Division of Simon & Schuster, Inc. Used with permission from Simon & Schuster, LLC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
13 Aug 2026 · 34 min

Summer Feast (Encore)

Originally presented as Episode 4 of Season 6 (August 24, 2020) Our story tonight is called Summer Feast, and it’s a story about a meal eaten on a blanket spread over the grass. It’s also about shapes spotted in the clouds, whistle weeds, and taking the time to savor some favorite flavors. Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Premium channel.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The first month is on us. 💙 Head to ⁠AquaTru.com⁠ and use promo code NOTHINGMUCH to get up to 20% off today! ⁠Join⁠⁠⁠ the Village of Nothing Much App! Order Kathryn’s new book ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠On the Street Where You Live⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NMH Merch, Autographed Books and…
10 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 28 min

Slightly More Happens - August Abundance

Our stories tonight treat us to some of the loveliest moments of late summer. They are about overflowing gardens and farmers market stalls, heavy rains and nights around the bonfire. They are also about blankets stretched out on the grass, flowering plants and old stately trees, and the sweet moments that come before the fall. Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first month is on us. 💙 Try Nature’s Sunshine and experience the difference with supplements that are better for you and the planet. Go to naturessunshine.com today and use the code NOTHINGMUCH for 20% off your first order, plus…
6 Aug 2026 · 36 min

Pool Day (Encore)

Originally Aired: August 4th, 2025 (Season 16 Episode 10) 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. 💙 Upgrade your everyday. Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to quince.com/nothingmuch. Get free shipping on your order…
3 Aug 2026 · 33 min

Caught in the Rain

Our story tonight is called Caught in the Rain, and it’s a story about a boat ride as the summer winds down. It’s also about horseshoes and fresh, clean beach towels, the quiet rocking of the waves, the space between dreams and awareness, and the rush of cool air and dim light that comes with a summer storm. ⁠Join⁠⁠ the Village of Nothing Much App! 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 Canadian Red Cross Wildfire Relief Fund. They are working to help people and communities in need. Order…
30 Jul 2026 · 29 min

The Turnaround (Encore)

Originally Aired: July 26th, 2020 (Season 6 Episode 2) Our story tonight is called The Turnaround, and it’s a story about a trip down a gravel road on a summer day. It’s also about bulrushes and bonfires, family stories, and coming back to a place you know well. Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠Premium channel.⁠⁠⁠ The first month is on us. 💙 Join⁠ the Village of Nothing Much App! Order Kathryn’s new book ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠On the Street Where You Live⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠NMH Merch, Autographed Books and More!⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen to our daytime show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stories from the Village of Nothing Much⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Sit Meditation with…
27 Jul 2026 · 34 min

Off the Beaten Path

Our story tonight is called Off the Beaten Path, and it’s a story about a bit of summer adventuring and the delight of coming across something you never knew was there. It’s also about stalks of lavender and a copper still in a field, turkeys and treehouses, and taking a road that leads somewhere new. Quince Make your summer bedding feel better. Go to quince.com/nothingmuch for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too. We give to a different charity each week, and this week we are giving to Marine Mammal Care Center, inspiring ocean conservation through…
23 Jul 2026 · 34 min

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. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code NOTHINGMUCH at oneskin.co/NOTHINGMUCH #oneskinpod Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠Premium channel.⁠⁠⁠ The first month is on us. 💙 Join the Village of Nothing Much App! Pre-Order Kathryn’s new book ⁠⁠⁠⁠On the Street Where You Live⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠NMH Merch,…
20 Jul 2026 · 33 min

WNMH

Our story tonight is called WNMH, and it’s a story about a Saturday morning broadcast from the radio station in downtown Nothing Much. It’s also about the community calendar and cinnamon buns, still warm at the bakery. A blinking light on the sound board, a bouquet of flowers for someone special, and an ordinary morning that feels just right. For bonus enjoyment, I recommend you think of the character telling this story as our own Bob Wittersheim. Whether it's a hobby, a passion, or a long-held idea, Shopify can help you bring it to life. Start with a free trial at ⁠⁠⁠shopify.com/nothingmuch…
16 Jul 2026 · 34 min

Sidewalk Chalk (Encore)

Originally aired July 28, 2025 (Season 16, Episode 8) 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. 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. Subscribe to our ⁠⁠Premium channel⁠⁠. The first month is on us. 💙 Join the…
15 Jul 2026 · 43 min

On the Street Where You Live - Intro & Chapter 1

Enjoy this sneak peek into Kathryn’s new cozy audiobook, On the Street Where You Live, out on July 28th. Preorder now here. Copyright © 2026 by Kathryn Nicolai. Audio excerpt courtesy of Simon & Schuster Audio read by Kathryn Nicolai, Javier Munoz, Mara Wilson, Alma Cuervo, Holter Graham, Danny Burstein, Natalie Naudus, Kobna Holdbrook-Smith, Patti Murin, from the audiobook On the Street Where You Live by Kathryn Nicolai, published by Simon & Schuster Audio, a Division of Simon & Schuster, Inc. Used with permission from Simon & Schuster, LLC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
13 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 28 min

Slightly More Happens - July Journeys

Our stories tonight treat us to many sunny moments in and around the Inn. They are stories about a stately home at the end of a long drive, a lake shimmering as rowboats glide across it, coffee cake and names in a ledger and a place to rest and enjoy some of the sweetest days of summer. Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first month is on us. 💙 Try Nature’s Sunshine and experience the difference with supplements that are better for you and the planet. Go to ⁠naturessunshine.com⁠ today and use the code NOTHINGMUCH for 20% off your first order, plus free shipping. We give to a different…
9 Jul 2026 · 31 min

In the Map Room (Encore)

Originally aired July 7, 2020 (Season 6, Episode 1) Our story tonight is called In the Map Room, and it’s a story about the pleasures of looking at the world drawn out on paper. It’s also about a gasp of koi fish in a pond, a bike ride that leads somewhere surprising, and the view from the upper room of an old house. Subscribe to our ⁠Premium channel⁠. The first month is on us. 💙 Quince Make your summer bedding feel better. Go to quince.com/nothingmuch for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too. Register for the new Nothing Much Happens app! Launching…
6 Jul 2026 · 36 min

Out and Back

Our story tonight is called Out and Back, and it’s a story about a calm way to cap a long summer day. It’s also about hickory trees and fresh hay in the field, katydids and kickstands, and letting your senses fill with the sights and sounds around you, being here while here is happening. Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first month is on us. 💙 Whether it's a hobby, a passion, or a long-held idea, Shopify can help you bring it to life. Start with a free trial at ⁠⁠shopify.com/nothingmuch⁠ We give to a different charity each week, and this week we are giving to ⁠Wishbone Pet Rescue⁠ in…
2 Jul 2026 · 34 min

The Evening of the 4th (Encore)

Originally aired July 7, 2025 (Season 16, Episode 2) 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.💙 ⁠⁠⁠Pre-register for the Village of Nothing Much app⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Use code VILLAGE-FOUNDER for 25% off for life.…

About 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.

Nothing much happens: bedtime stories to help you sleep is a English health podcast from Wellness Loud. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

Publisher: Wellness Loud
Language: English
Category: Health
New episodes: Several times a week
Typical length: 34 min
Latest episode: 5 Oct 2026
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Nothing much happens: bedtime stories to help you sleep

Latest episode

Paper Flowers

Earlier episodes 29 most recent

Autumn Ride (Encore)

Stargazing in the Woods

The Big Day (Encore)

Coat Check at the Supper Club

Something Blue (Encore)

Slightly More Happens - September Splendor

Something Borrowed (Encore)

Moving In

Something New (Encore)

School Supplies

Something Old (Encore)

The Ferry Landing, Part 2

Special Delivery at Weathervane Farm (Encore)

The Ferry Landing, Part 1

On the Street Where You Live - Chapter 7

Summer Feast (Encore)

Slightly More Happens - August Abundance

Pool Day (Encore)

Caught in the Rain

The Turnaround (Encore)

Off the Beaten Path

Beach Walk (Encore)

WNMH

Sidewalk Chalk (Encore)

On the Street Where You Live - Intro & Chapter 1

Slightly More Happens - July Journeys

In the Map Room (Encore)

Out and Back

The Evening of the 4th (Encore)

About Nothing much happens: bedtime stories to help you sleep

More English health 6

Take it with you