Nothing much happens: bedtime stories to help you sleep

W-A-L-K (Encore)

Pre-register for the new Nothing Much Happens App here. [https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/village-preregister] Originally Aired: June 16, 2025 (Season 15, Episode 48) 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 [https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/premium-subscription]. The first month is on us. Sign up for our newsletter [https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/newsletter] to stay in the know. Pre-order Kathryn’s new book, On the Street Where You Live [https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/On-the-Street-Where-You-Live/Kathryn-Nicolai/9781668158272]. NMH merch, autographed books, and more [https://shop.nothingmuchhappens.com/] Listen to our daytime show, Stories from the Village of Nothing Much [https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/stories-from-the-village]. Sit Meditation with Kathryn [https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/first-this] Pay It Forward Subscription [https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/pay-it-forward] Follow us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/nothingmuchhappens/]. Visit Nothing Much Happens [https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/] for more Village fun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

The Gardener's Arms

Our story tonight is called The Gardener’s Arms, and it’s a story about a developing friendship at the Inn by the lake. It’s also about sunrise and suspenders, peonies and paddling in the shallows, and the safe harbor of someone you can count on. Subscribe to our Premium channel [https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/premium-subscription]. The first month is on us. Shopify Start your business today with the industry’s leading commerce platform. Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial at shopify.com/nothingmuch [https://shopify.com/nothingmuch]. OneSkin Get 15% off OneSkin with the code NOTHINGMUCH at oneskin.co/NOTHINGMUCH [https://www.oneskin.co/NOTHINGMUCH]. #oneskinpod We give to a different charity each week, and this week we are supporting Fauna & Flora [https://www.fauna-flora.org/], working to save nature, together. Pre-register for the Village of Nothing Much app [https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/village-preregister]. Use code VILLAGE-FOUNDER for 25% off. Sign up for our newsletter [https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/newsletter] to stay in the know. Pre-order Kathryn’s new book, On the Street Where You Live [https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/On-the-Street-Where-You-Live/Kathryn-Nicolai/9781668158272]. NMH merch, autographed books, and more [https://shop.nothingmuchhappens.com/] Listen to our daytime show, Stories from the Village of Nothing Much [https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/stories-from-the-village]. Sit Meditation with Kathryn [https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/first-this] Pay It Forward Subscription [https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/pay-it-forward] Follow us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/nothingmuchhappens/]. Visit Nothing Much Happens [https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/] for more Village fun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Paddling on the Canal (Encore)

Pre-register for the new Nothing Much Happens App here. [https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/village-preregister] Originally Aired: June 24, 2024 (Season 14, Episode 7) Our story tonight is called Paddling on the Canal, and it’s a story about a quiet morning on the lake. It’s also about dragonflies and water lilies, weeping willows along the shore, a bell ringing from the back porch of the inn, and a connection point felt with people around the world. Subscribe to our Premium channel [https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/premium-subscription]. The first month is on us. Sign up for our newsletter [https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/newsletter] to stay in the know. Pre-order Kathryn’s new book, On the Street Where You Live [https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/On-the-Street-Where-You-Live/Kathryn-Nicolai/9781668158272]. NMH merch, autographed books, and more [https://shop.nothingmuchhappens.com/] Listen to our daytime show, Stories from the Village of Nothing Much [https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/stories-from-the-village]. Sit Meditation with Kathryn [https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/first-this] Pay it Forward Subscription [https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/pay-it-forward] Follow us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/nothingmuchhappens/]. Visit Nothing Much Happens [https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/] for more Village fun. Stop by the Cabin with this playlist [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5wY1wHS9lAfTjGlCHtP9l0?si=UNeTGeRFRb6-GTpj_1IdGQ]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Piano Piano

Our story tonight is called Piano, Piano, and it’s a story about replacing rush with something more settled and helpful. It’s also about a walk and a watering can, a dishcloth and a deep breath, and the useful lessons we can learn at any age. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code NOTHINGMUCH at ⁠⁠⁠oneskin.co/NOTHINGMUCH⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.oneskin.co/NOTHINGMUCH]  #oneskinpod We give to a different charity each week, and this week we are giving to Solidarity and Snacks [https://linktr.ee/solidaritysnax]. They are a mutual aid group providing supplies along Skid Row every Saturday. Sign-Up for our Newsletter HERE [https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/newsletter] to be in the know! Subscribe to our ⁠⁠Premium channel⁠⁠ [https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/premium-subscription]. The first month is on us. 💙 Pre-order Kathryn’s new book ⁠⁠⁠On the Street Where You Live⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/On-the-Street-Where-You-Live/Kathryn-Nicolai/9781668158272]. ⁠⁠NMH Merch, Autographed Books and More!⁠⁠ [https://shop.nothingmuchhappens.com/] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nothing-much-happens-bedtime-stories-to-help-you-sleep/id1378040733]Listen to our daytime show ⁠⁠⁠⁠Stories from the Village of Nothing Much⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/stories-from-the-village] ⁠⁠Sit Meditation with Kathryn⁠⁠ [https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/first-this] Follow us on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/nothingmuchhappens/] Visit ⁠⁠Nothing Much Happens⁠⁠ [https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/] for more Village fun! Stop by for some tea with the Innkeeper and Chef with this [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/64wFZfoMHKyEFcDx8FedGQ?si=DlHelq2NQHyGBfaNp0vfjQ]playlist! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Petrichor (Encore)

Originally Aired: May 15th, 2022 (Season 9, Episode 2)   Our story tonight is called Petrichor, and it’s a story about things getting greener as the spring rain falls. It’s also about a record player with a favorite album on the turntable, deer dozing in the grass, and making a habit out of enjoying yourself. Subscribe to our Premium channel. [https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/premium-subscription] The first month is on us. 💙 Pre-order Kathryn’s new book ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/On-the-Street-Where-You-Live/Kathryn-Nicolai/9781668158272]! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NMH merch, autographed books, and more⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://shop.nothingmuchhappens.com/] Listen to our daytime show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stories from the Village of Nothing Much⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/stories-from-the-village] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sit Meditation with Kathryn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/first-this] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pay it forward subscription⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/pay-it-forward] Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/nothingmuchhappens/] Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nothing Much Happens⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/] for more Village fun! Bring treats to your favorite furry friends with this [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6AP2VwJqaYpbh6JWs5mIC0?si=USmLJmjtQL6kj4AxAilzNg&pi=qblGJ6a1QsqEu] playlist! 🐶🐾🐈 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]