Nothing much happens: bedtime stories to help you sleep

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]

A Concert in the Park

Our story tonight is called A Concert in the Park, and it’s a story about a warm evening spent enjoying live music. It’s also about tiger lilies and elephant ears, stone benches and sneakers, and the memories that melodies can bring to the surface. Subscribe to our Premium channel [https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/premium-subscription]. The first month is on us. We give to a different charity each week, and this week we are giving to The Southern Poverty Law Center [https://www.splcenter.org/], working in partnership with communities to advance the human rights of all people. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code NOTHINGMUCH at oneskin.co/NOTHINGMUCH [https://www.oneskin.co/NOTHINGMUCH] #oneskinpod 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. Bring some treats to Marmalade, Birdie, and Crumb with this playlist [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6AP2VwJqaYpbh6JWs5mIC0?si=w0TXag8LR3ai0FwrRo-3hA]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

The Lilac Booth, Part 2 (Encore)

Originally Aired: May 5, 2025 (Season 15, Episode 36) 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’s 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. Go to AquaTru.com [https://aquatruwater.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 [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/] 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 Garden Center (or, The Left-Handed Snail)

Our story tonight is called The Garden Center, or, The Left-Handed Snail, and it’s a story about a quiet corner of the plant nursery where a slow moving community is coming together. It’s also about push brooms and dropped leaves, shadows in the gloaming, and something rarer than a four leaf clover. Subscribe to our ⁠Premium channel⁠ [https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/premium-subscription]. The first month is on us. 💙 Start your business today with the industry’s best business partner, Shopify, and start hearing “cha-ching”. Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at ⁠⁠⁠shopify.com/nothingmuch⁠⁠⁠ [https://shopify.com/nothingmuch]. We give to a different charity each week, and this week we are giving to ⁠Dogs Matter⁠ [https://www.dogsmatter2.org/]. They provide and promote a safe and healthy environment for pets of those in recovery. 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! Get Cozy at the Cabin [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5wY1wHS9lAfTjGlCHtP9l0?si=wiUkye5PTY6gjABF7EbwQA]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]