Nothing much happens: bedtime stories to help you sleep

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.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/premium-subscription] The first month is on us. 💙 Head to ⁠AquaTru.com⁠ [https://aquatru.com/] and use promo code NOTHINGMUCH to get up to 20% off today! ⁠Join⁠⁠⁠ [http://village.nothingmuchhappens.com] the Village of Nothing Much App! 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! Sign-Up for our Newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/newsletter] to be in the know! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

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 [https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/premium-subscription]. 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 [https://naturessunshine.com] today and use the code NOTHINGMUCH for 20% off your first order, plus free shipping. Join [http://village.nothingmuchhappens.com] the Village of Nothing Much App! 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] Follow us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/nothingmuchhappens/] Visit Nothing Much Happens [https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/] for more Village fun! Sign up for our Newsletter here [https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/newsletter] to be in the know! We give to a different charity each week, and this week we are giving to TB Alliance [https://www.tballiance.org/about-mission/?utm_source=chatgpt.com]. Dedicated to the discovery, development and delivery of better, faster-acting and affordable tuberculosis drugs that are available to those who need them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

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.⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/premium-subscription] The first month is on us. 💙 Upgrade your everyday. Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to quince.com/nothingmuch [https://quince.com/nothingmuch]. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada and the UK, too. Join⁠⁠ [http://village.nothingmuchhappens.com] the Village of Nothing Much App! 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! Sign-Up for our Newsletter ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/newsletter] to be in the know! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

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 [http://village.nothingmuchhappens.com] 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 [https://www.redcross.ca/how-we-help/emergencies-and-disasters-in-canada/types-of-emergencies/wildfires]. They are working to help people and communities in need. 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] Follow us on ⁠Instagram⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/nothingmuchhappens/] Visit ⁠Nothing Much Happens⁠ [https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/] for more Village fun! Sign up for our Newsletter ⁠here⁠ [https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/newsletter] to be in the know! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

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.⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/premium-subscription] The first month is on us. 💙 Join⁠ [http://village.nothingmuchhappens.com] the Village of Nothing Much App! 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! Sign-Up for our Newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ [https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/newsletter] to be in the know! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]