Nothing much happens: bedtime stories to help you sleep

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Winter Evening Yoga (Encore) Nov 21, 2024

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Originally Aired: November 27th, 2023 (Season 12, Episode 35)

Our story tonight is called Winter Evening Yoga, and it’s a story about stepping into a safe, soothing space after a long day. It’s also about bolsters and blankets, love notes sent to yourself, low lights and soft music, and feeling completely at ease.

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Pie Making Nov 18, 2024

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Our story tonight is called Pie Making, and it’s a story about an evening at the bakery with ready workstations and clean aprons. It’s also about an urn of hot cocoa ready on the counter, pastry cutters and crimped crusts, and the stages of learning that eventually allow us to play.

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We give to a different charity each week, and this week, we are giving to the Union of Concerned Scientists. They work using rigorous, independent science to solve our planet's most pressing concerns.

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Experience ultimate relaxation with the Nothing Much Happens Wind-Down Box, a thoughtfully curated collection of Kathryn’s go-to favorites for winding down.

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First Frost (Encore) Nov 14, 2024

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Originally Aired: November 15th, 2021 (Season 8, Episode 15)

Our story tonight is called First Frost and it’s a story about enjoying the sparkle of the first signs of winter. It’s also about a kitty watching the birds on a cold morning, pinecones scented with cinnamon, and something precious waiting to be found.

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Pies & Pinecones Nov 11, 2024

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Our story tonight is called Pies and Pinecones, and it’s a story about an upcoming adventure dreamt up in front of a fire. It’s also about a drawing spotted in the paper, a fence with a shared gate between yards, deep breaths, a shelf full of cookbooks, and delicious plans.

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We give to a different charity each week, and this week, we are giving to the Movember Foundation; they are more than mustaches, folks. They are taking on men’s physical, emotional, and mental health globally.

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Unwind like never before with the Nothing Much Happens Wind-Down Box—a curated selection of Kathryn’s favorite relaxation essentials! Indulge in a tranquil night’s sleep with everything you need for the perfect bedtime ritual.

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Ship In A Bottle (Encore) Nov 07, 2024

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Originally Aired: November 14th, 2022 (Season 10, Episode 24)

Our story tonight is called Ship in a Bottle, and it’s about a crate of bequests ready to be unwrapped. It’s also about the dark bark of oak trees after a storm, garden benches waiting to be sat on, and the ordinary magic of handmade things.

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Experience ultimate relaxation with the Nothing Much Happens Wind-Down Box, a thoughtfully curated collection of Kathryn’s go-to favorites for winding down. Save over $100 on this serene set from trusted wellness partners, including A Brighter Year Mini Coloring Book, NuStrips Sleep Strips, a Woolzies Lavender Roll-On, and more. Treat yourself to a peaceful night’s sleep with everything you need for the ideal bedtime routine.

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Autumn Sun Nov 04, 2024

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Our story tonight is called Autumn Sun, and it’s a story about a day at Weathervane Farm, treating the animals to autumnal enrichment. It’s also about light shifting through orange and red leaves, the pillowy soil of a well-tilled garden, the last pumpkins picked from their vines, and the simple joy of watching kids play.

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We give to a different charity each week, and this week, we are giving to Four Paws International. Their vision is a world where humans treat animals with respect, empathy, and understanding.

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Unwind like never before with the Nothing Much Happens Wind-Down Box—a curated selection of Kathryn’s favorite relaxation essentials! Save over $100 on this dreamy collection from top wellness partners, featuring: Eversio Wellness Chill Now, a Lavender Silk Candle from Vellabox, Alice Mushrooms Nightcap, Nutrachamps Tart Cherry Gummies, and more. Indulge in a tranquil night’s sleep with everything you need for the perfect bedtime ritual.

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Trick or Treat (Encore) Oct 31, 2024

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Originally Aired: October 24th, 2021 (Season 8, Episode 12)

Our story tonight is called Trick or Treat, and it’s a story about roaming the streets on All Hallow’s Eve. It’s also about a gust of wind that turns you around, lit porch lights, and making memories with the people you love.

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The Secret Stair Oct 28, 2024

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Our story tonight is called The Secret Stair, and it’s a story about a costume party on Halloween night at the Inn. It’s also about the bonfire down by the lake, a whiskered face at the window, a mystery waiting in the library and a reminder of what is sacred and worth your attention and what is not.

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We give to a different charity each week, and this week, we are giving to Greater Good on the ground in Florida and North Carolina, delivering emergency relief in the devastating aftermath of Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Learn more in our show notes.

Listen to our new 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.

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

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Grandmother's Grimoire (Encore) Oct 24, 2024

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Originally Aired: October 20th, 2019 (Season 4, Episode 7)

Our story tonight is called Grandmother’s Grimoire, and it’s a story about a family heirloom that arrives in the crispy, cool days of October. It’s also about an afternoon in the attic with old trunks and photographs, a cup of sugar from the pantry, and the return of an old friend.

Subscribe to our ⁠⁠Premium channel.⁠⁠ The first month is on us. 💙

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

Listen to our new 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.

Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens

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All Hallows' Eve at the Inn Oct 21, 2024

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Our story tonight is called All Hallows’ Eve at the Inn, and it’s the third in our special Halloween series this year. It’s about the Innkeeper and her trusty sidekick Sycamore as they ready the Inn for guests on a dark October eve. It’s also about carved pumpkins that line the great staircase, a blurry face in an old photo, a bubbling cauldron of punch in the ballroom, a costume purchased from the thrift store, and a forgotten tradition brought back to life.

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We give to a different charity each week, and this week, we are giving to Save a Fox Sanctuary. They work to rescue and provide forever homes for captive-born, non-releasable wildlife.

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: