Nothing much happens: bedtime stories to help you sleep

In For the Night

Our story tonight is called In For the Night, which is a special story I wrote for my first book many years ago, and it’s never been heard on the podcast before. It’s a story about a trip to a special shop in downtown Nothing Much. It’s also about glass jars filled with special ingredients, snowflakes landing on your eyelashes and mittened hands, the layered scents of aromatic spices, and having the space and time to calmly make and enjoy something warming and delicious. Subscribe to our ⁠Premium channel⁠. The first month is on us. 💙 Stop waiting and start selling in 2026 with Shopify. Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial at ⁠⁠shopify.com/nothingmuch ⁠⁠and hear your first "cha ching." We give to a different charity each week and this week we are giving to ⁠The It Gets Better Project⁠. They work to uplift, empower, and connect LGBTQ+ youth around the globe. ⁠⁠⁠⁠NMH Merch, Autographed Books and More!⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen to our daytime show ⁠⁠⁠⁠Stories from the Village of Nothing Much⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sit Meditation with Kathryn⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Pay it forward subscription⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠Nothing Much Happens⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more Village fun! Get Cozy at the Cabin with this Playlist! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

37 min

The Innkeeper's Blanket (Encore)

Originally presented January 23, 2023, as Episode 4 of Season 11 Our story tonight is called The Innkeeper’s Blanket, and it’s a story about a favorite hobby, rediscovered in the quiet of winter. It’s also about a simmering pot in the kitchen, geese gathering before they fly, and making something by hand that is perfectly imperfect. Support the Show: Subscribe to our Premium channel⁠. The first month is on us. 💙 Cured Nutrition Get better sleep with Cured Nutrition’s Sleep Bundle. It’s already 10% off, and you can stack an additional 20% off at checkout. Orders over $100 ship free. Visit curednutrition.com/NOTHINGMUCH and use code SWEETDREAMS to save. From the Village: ⁠⁠⁠⁠NMH Merch, Autographed Books and More!⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠Nothing Much Happens⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more Village fun! Share the Quiet:Pay-it-forward subscription More to Listen to:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen to our daytime show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stories from the Village of Nothing Much⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sit Meditation with Kathryn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Extend your stay at The Inn with this playlist! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

33 min

Slightly More Happens - January Delights

Our stories tonight lean into the winter season with tales of walks in the snow, time by the fire, thick blankets and hot drinks. If you’ve ever wished not so much to be warm as to be chilled first and then warmed with a blanket, these are for you. Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠Premium channel.⁠⁠⁠ The first month is on us. 💙 Stop waiting and start selling in 2026 with Shopify. Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial at ⁠shopify.com/nothingmuch ⁠and hear your first "cha ching." Nature’s Sunshine is offering 20% off your first order plus free shipping. Go to ⁠naturessunshine.com⁠ and use the code NOTHINGMUCH at checkout. We give to a different charity each week, and this week we are giving to ⁠Mimi's Pantry⁠. They work to bridge the gap for individuals and families who are faced with the challenge of having enough nourishing food and educational resources available to them. ⁠NMH Merch, Autographed Books and More!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen to our daytime show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stories from the Village of Nothing Much⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sit Meditation with Kathryn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pay it forward subscription⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nothing Much Happens⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more Village fun! Say "Hi!" to Marmalade, Crumb, and Birdy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

77 min

The Solarium (Encore)

Originally Aired: January 10, 2022 (Season 9, Episode 2) Our story tonight is called The Solarium, and it’s a story about a sunny break in a cold month. It’s also about sweet-smelling citrus, a warm, bright place to read a book, and taking the time to charge your battery all the way up. Support the show:⁠ Subscribe to our Premium channel⁠. The first month is on us. 💙 Cured Nutrition: Get better sleep with Cured Nutrition’s Sleep Bundle. It’s already 10% off, and you can stack an additional 20% off at checkout. Plus, all orders over $100 ship free.Visit curednutrition.com/NOTHINGMUCH and use code SWEETDREAMS at checkout to save. AquaTru: Go to https://aquatruwater.com/nothingmuch now for 20% off (your purifier) using promo code NOTHINGMUCH. AquaTru even comes with a 30-day best-tasting water guarantee. From the Village: NMH merch, autographed books, and more! Share the Quiet: Pay-It-Forward Subscription More to Listen to:Stories from the Village of Nothing Much: the NMH Daytime PodcastFirst This, Kathryn’s Guided Meditation Podcast A Playlist of Marmalade, Crumb, and Birdy Adventures! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

39 min

Return to the Chalet, Part 3

Our story tonight is called Return to the Chalet, Part 3, and it is, for now, the last in this series. It’s a story about a trek through the snow to the home of a friend, it’s also about French Toast and roasted potatoes, a snoring dog beside the fire, bird feeders and twinkle lights, lighted windows seen from afar, and someplace safe to wait out the storm. Support the show 💙 Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Premium channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — the first month is on us. SponsorOneSkin — Get 15% off with code NOTHINGMUCHhttps://www.oneskin.co/NOTHINGMUCH#oneskinpod This week’s givingWe give to a different charity each week, and this week we are giving to the ⁠⁠Proper Help Foundation⁠⁠. Their purpose is to pay off student lunch debt and help families receive the proper help they deserve. From the VillageNMH merch, autographed books, and more⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ More to enjoy Stories from the Village of Nothing Much⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sit Meditation with Kathryn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Share the quietPay-it-forward subscription⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Stay connectedFollow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nothing Much Happens⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🏡 Need more coziness?Cuddle up at the Cabin ⁠here⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

38 min

Window Weather (Encore)

Originally aired on January 6th, 2025 (Season 15, Episode 2) Our story tonight is called Window Weather, and it’s a story about the deep cold of mid-winter and calm cozy feeling of watching it from your window. It’s also about oranges and lemons, bells on collars, a well stocked pantry and fridge, and the joy of getting into your pajamas at three in the afternoon. Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠Premium channel.⁠⁠⁠ The first month is on us. 💙 Cured | Get better sleep with Cured Nutrition’s Sleep Bundle. It’s already 10% off and you can stack an additional 20% off at checkout. Plus, all orders over $100 ship free. Visit https://www.curednutrition.com/NOTHINGMUCH and use code SWEETDREAMS at checkout to save. ⁠⁠⁠⁠NMH Merch, Autographed Books and More!⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen to our daytime show ⁠⁠⁠⁠Stories from the Village of Nothing Much⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sit Meditation with Kathryn⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Pay it forward subscription⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠Nothing Much Happens⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more Village fun! Missing our favorite fur friends? Visit them at this playlist! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

40 min

Return to the Chalet, Part 2

Our story tonight is called Return to the Chalet, Part 2, and it’s picking up where Part 1 ended, at a little cabin at the foot of a snow-covered slope. It’s also about waking without an alarm and coffee by the fire, saunas and hot stones, soft hoodies, and not having to decide anything, quiet exchanges, and the achievement of letting yourself receive care without argument. We donate to a different charity each week, and this week we are supporting The Canadian Children’s Book Centre. They work to help Canadian parents, librarians, educators, and caregivers foster a lifelong love of reading in children and teens. Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠Premium channel.⁠⁠⁠ The first month is on us. 💙 ⁠⁠⁠⁠NMH Merch, Autographed Books and More!⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen to our daytime show ⁠⁠⁠⁠Stories from the Village of Nothing Much⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sit Meditation with Kathryn⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Pay it forward subscription⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠Nothing Much Happens⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more Village fun! Get cozy at the Inn with this playlist! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

32 min

Winter Getaway, Parts 1 - 3 (Encore)

Originally Presented as Episodes 1 - 3 of Season 11, January 2023. Our story tonight is called Winter Getaway, and it tells, from two perspectives, the tale of a snowy mountain, a warm cabin, and a meal shared between friends. It's also about taking time to rest deeply, snowflakes and silver needle tea, and a book wrapped in brown paper. Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first month is on us. 💙 NMH merch, autographed books and more! Pay it forward subscription Listen to our daytime show Stories from the Village of Nothing Much. First This, Kathryn’s guided mediation podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

90 min

Return to the Chalet, Part 1

Our story tonight is called Return to the Chalet, and it is a sort of "season two" of a fan-favorite series from a few winter’s back called Winter Getaway though you don’t need to listen to that three-parter to find your place in this one. It’s a story about a trip out of town after the bustle of the holidays settles down. It’s also about landmarks spotted from the highway, a plate of black and white cookies made with love, the moment the sun dips below the cloud cover on its way to setting, and the cumulative effect of giving yourself what you need when you need it. Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠Premium channel.⁠⁠ ⁠The first two months are on us. 💙 Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠curednutrition.com/NOTHINGMUCH⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use code NOTHINGMUCH at checkout to receive 20% off your order. We give to a different charity each week and this week we are giving to ⁠Lighthouse of Oakland County⁠. Lighthouse endeavors to build equitable communities that alleviate poverty in partnership with and in service to individuals, families, and organizations. ⁠⁠⁠⁠NMH Merch, Autographed Books and More!⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen to our daytime show ⁠⁠⁠⁠Stories from the Village of Nothing Much⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sit Meditation with Kathryn⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Pay it forward subscription⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠Nothing Much Happens⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more Village fun! More coziness at The Inn! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

43 min

Game Night (Encore)

Originally presented as Season 6, Episode 13 (December 8, 2020) Our story tonight is called Game Night, and it’s a story about ringing in the New Year with friends around the kitchen table. It’s also about a memory of card games with aunts and uncles, a secret ingredient, and the importance of good old-fashioned fun. Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠Premium channel.⁠⁠⁠ The first two months are on us. 💙 ⁠⁠⁠⁠NMH Merch, Holiday Capsule, Autographed Books and More!⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen to our daytime show ⁠⁠⁠⁠Stories from the Village of Nothing Much⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sit Meditation with Kathryn⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Pay it forward subscription⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠Nothing Much Happens⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more Village fun! Get Cozy at The Cabin with THIS Playlist! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

37 min

Candlewalk

Our story tonight is called Candlewalk, and it's a story about a special Holiday tradition in downtown Nothing Much. It's also about tea lights and snow shovels, Christmas cookies, and cocoa, keeping warm in a thermos. A smiley face on a sticky note, voices in harmony, and a winding, forgotten alley where light begins to shine. Subscribe to our ⁠Premium channel.⁠ The first two months are on us. 💙 Nature’s Sunshine is offering 20% off your first order plus free shipping. Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠naturessunshine.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use the code NOTHINGMUCH at checkout. This week we are giving to ⁠⁠My Sister Susan's House⁠⁠, serving Greensboro's (NC) youth since 1971. Giving them help today, and hope for tomorrow. ⁠⁠⁠⁠NMH Merch, Holiday Capsule, Autographed Books and More!⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen to our daytime show ⁠⁠⁠⁠Stories from the Village of Nothing Much⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sit Meditation with Kathryn⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Pay it forward subscription⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠Nothing Much Happens⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more Village fun! Need some more coziness? Come visit The Cabin! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

35 min

Out of the Cold (Encore)

Originally presented as Season 14, Episode 57 Our story tonight is called Out of the Cold, and it’s a story about a windy day and a place to warm up. It’s also about pine boughs and an open wrought iron gate, smoke rising from a chimney in the distance, a black cat, cookies, and tea, and the good feeling of stepping into the warmth with a friend. Visit ⁠https://www.curednutrition.com/NOTHINGMUCH and use code NOTHINGMUCH at checkout to receive 20% off your order. Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠Premium channel.⁠⁠⁠ The first two months are on us. 💙 ⁠⁠⁠⁠NMH Merch, Holiday Capsule, Autographed Books and More!⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen to our daytime show ⁠⁠⁠⁠Stories from the Village of Nothing Much⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sit Meditation with Kathryn⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Pay it forward subscription⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠Nothing Much Happens⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more Village fun! Stay at the Inn a little longer with this playlist! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

34 min

Merry Much Happens - 2025

Our stories tonight have been picked by the team that makes Nothing Much…Happen. They are stories of snowfall and market stalls draped with greenery, quiet moments at home and exciting new meetings, some comfort some joy, and some steadiness for the new year. From all of us, we wish you sweet dreams. Subscribe to our ⁠Premium channel.⁠ The first two months are on us. 💙 From infant to age 5, Primrose Schools is The Leader in Early Education and Care. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠PrimroseSchools.com⁠⁠⁠⁠. Experience body care from OSEA that actually delivers visible results. And right now we have a special discount just for our listeners. Get 10% off your first order sitewide with code nothingmuch at https://OSEAMalibu.com NMH Merch, Holiday Capsule, Autographed Books and More!⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen to our daytime show ⁠⁠⁠⁠Stories from the Village of Nothing Much⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sit Meditation with Kathryn⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Pay it forward subscription⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠Nothing Much Happens⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more Village fun! Need a Staycation? Visit the Inn Playlist Here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

183 min

Mistletoe and Marmalade (Encore)

Originally presented as Season 12, Episode 39 Our story tonight is called Mistletoe and Marmalade, and it’s a story about decorating for the holidays with the whole family. It’s also about birds at the feeder, ornaments made in kindergarten that still make it onto the tree, the ways that love can surprise you, and a greyhound in a Christmas sweater. Visit ⁠curednutrition.com/NOTHINGMUCH⁠ and use code NOTHINGMUCH at checkout to receive 20% off your order. Subscribe to our ⁠Premium channel.⁠ The first two months are on us. 💙 Give the Gift of a Premium Nothing Much Happens Membership ⁠NMH Merch, Autographed Books, and So Much More!⁠ Pay-It-Forward Premium Membership Fund⁠⁠ Listen to our daytime show ⁠Stories from the Village of Nothing Much⁠ ⁠First This, Kathryn’s guided mediation podcast Follow us on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ Visit ⁠⁠Nothing Much Happens⁠⁠ for more Village fun! Click HERE for More Marmalade, Birdy, and Crumb Adventures! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

31 min

Fogged Glasses and Felting Fibers

Our story tonight is called Fogged Glasses and Felting Fibers, and it’s a story about an evening spent working on a project among friends. It’s also about a tote bag full of spools of colored thread, the moon reflected in a car window, a saved seat, a black and white movie, the quiet companionable sound of knitting needles clicking and a gentle nudge to direct more attention to the things that make you grateful and content. Subscribe to our ⁠⁠Premium channel.⁠⁠ The first month is on us. 💙 Nature’s Sunshine is offering 20% off your first order plus free shipping. Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.naturessunshine.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use the code NOTHINGMUCH at checkout. We give to a different charity each week and this week we are giving to ⁠Adopt a Pet of Fenton, Michigan⁠. They find loving families for homeless dogs and cats, as well as assisting people in the community with their personal animals. We adopted a sweet two-year-old dog from them about a month ago, and are so grateful to have Harriet in our family. ⁠NMH merch, autographed books and more!⁠ ⁠Pay it forward subscription⁠ Listen to our daytime show ⁠Stories from the Village of Nothing Much⁠. ⁠First This, Kathryn’s guided mediation podcast. ⁠ Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠Nothing Much Happens⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more Village fun! Looking for a staycation? Let's visit The Inn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

37 min

City Sidewalks (Encore)

Originally Aired: December 14th, 2020 (Season 6, Episode 12) Our story tonight is called City Sidewalks and it’s a story about an evening looking into shop windows filled with Holiday displays. It’s also about miracles made in gingerbread, realizing when something is good, and the hushed excitement in a theater as the movie is about to begin. Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠Premium channel.⁠⁠⁠ The first month is on us. 💙 Visit https://www.curednutrition.com/NOTHINGMUCH and use code NOTHINGMUCH at checkout for 20% off your order. ⁠⁠⁠⁠NMH Merch, Autographed Books and More!⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen to our daytime show ⁠⁠⁠⁠Stories from the Village of Nothing Much⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sit Meditation with Kathryn⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Pay it forward subscription⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠Nothing Much Happens⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more Village fun! Looking for a relaxing staycation? Find all of our Innkeeper stories on ⁠this playlist⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

34 min

Outside At Night, With My Dog

Our story tonight is called Outside at Night, with my Dog, and it’s a story that you might have read if you have my book, but has never appeared on the podcast before. I picked it to read for you this week in tribute to my own dogs, as we are healing from loss and stories are medicine. It’s a story about waking with a loved one when the moon is high. It’s also about flower bulbs and a heavy quilt, the scent of the night air as winter arrives and the warmth that comes from being there with the ones you love. Subscribe to our ⁠⁠Premium channel.⁠⁠ The first month is on us. 💙 Nature’s Sunshine is offering 20% off your first order plus free shipping. Go to ⁠⁠⁠https://www.naturessunshine.com⁠⁠⁠ and use the code NOTHINGMUCH at checkout. We give to a different charity each week, and this week we are giving to ⁠Tiny Paws Atlanta⁠. Their mission is to take in small dogs in need and rehabilitate them and then place them into the most suitable and loving fur-ever homes. ⁠⁠NMH Merch, Autographed Books and More!⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Listen to our daytime show ⁠⁠Stories from the Village of Nothing Much⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Sit Meditation with Kathryn⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Pay it forward subscription⁠⁠ Follow us on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ Visit ⁠⁠Nothing Much Happens⁠⁠ for more Village fun! Adventures of Marmalade, Crumb, and Birdy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

29 min

Thanksgiving at the Cabin (Encore)

Originally presented as Season 14, Episode 51 Our story tonight is called Thanksgiving at the Cabin, and it’s a story about a walk through the woods with a friend to start the day. It’s also about the sun on your face, empty branches, and squirrels, cranberries, and apples. The sound of the shower in the other room, and a note written in the steam on the mirror. Family, as you find it, and the deep feeling of enough. For Cured’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday Sale, just visit ⁠⁠curednutrition.com/nothingmuch⁠⁠ to save 20%-40%. PLUS stack code nothingmuch at checkout for Free Shipping. Subscribe to our ⁠Premium channel.⁠ The first month is on us. 💙 ⁠NMH merch, autographed books, and more!⁠ ⁠Pay it forward subscription⁠! Listen to our daytime show ⁠, Stories from the Village of Nothing Much⁠. ⁠First This, Kathryn’s guided mediation podcast. ⁠ Cuddle in with more stories about the Cabin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

35 min

After Dinner

Our story tonight is called After Dinner, and it is the third part in a series featuring some favorite animals in the Village of Nothing Much. You could go back and listen to the previous two if you’ve missed them, but you’ll probably be asleep in a few moments. This is a story about the quiet that settles in as the plates are cleared and the candles burn down. It’s also about passed-down recipes, dogs chasing through the halls, bay leaves and pine needles, the sound of voices in the next room and a moment alone under the stars. More Marmalade, Crumb, and Birdy Subscribe to our ⁠⁠Premium channel.⁠⁠ The first month is on us. 💙 From infant to age 5, Primrose Schools is The Leader in Early Education and Care. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠PrimroseSchools.com⁠⁠⁠. Give the gift of glow this holiday with our listener discount on OSEA’s clean, clinically tested skincare. Just use code nothingmuch for 10% off your first order sitewide at ⁠⁠OSEAMalibu.com⁠ Go to ⁠⁠⁠AquaTruWater.com⁠⁠⁠ now for 20% off your purifier using promo code NOTHINGMUCH. AquaTru even comes with a 30-day best-tasting water guarantee. We give to a different charity each week and this week we are giving to ⁠⁠First Peoples Fund⁠⁠. They honor and support the Collective Spirit of First Peoples artists and culture bearers. By doing this they help Native communities heal and thrive. Learn more about them in our show notes. ⁠NMH merch, autographed books and more!⁠ ⁠Pay it forward subscription⁠ Listen to our daytime show ⁠Stories from the Village of Nothing Much⁠. ⁠First This, Kathryn’s guided mediation podcast. ⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

34 min

The Joy of Missing Out (Encore)

Originally Presented as Season 12, Episode 31 Our story tonight is called The Joy of Missing Out, and it’s a story about recharging your body when your battery has run down. It’s also about frost on the windows, reading a favorite book snuggled deep under the covers, being honest about what you need, and giving others permission to do the same. Cured Dream Gummies: Visit ⁠https://curednutrition.com/pages/nothingmuch⁠ and use code NOTHINGMUCH at checkout to receive 20% off your order. Subscribe to our ⁠Premium channel.⁠ The first month is on us. 💙 NMH merch, autographed books, and more!⁠ ⁠Pay it forward subscription⁠ Listen to our daytime show ⁠Stories from the Village of Nothing Much⁠. First This, Kathryn’s guided mediation podcast. ⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

33 min

Nothing much happens: bedtime stories to help you sleep

Episodes

In For the Night

The Innkeeper's Blanket (Encore)

Slightly More Happens - January Delights

The Solarium (Encore)

Return to the Chalet, Part 3

Window Weather (Encore)

Return to the Chalet, Part 2

Winter Getaway, Parts 1 - 3 (Encore)

Return to the Chalet, Part 1

Game Night (Encore)

Candlewalk

Out of the Cold (Encore)

Merry Much Happens - 2025

Mistletoe and Marmalade (Encore)

Fogged Glasses and Felting Fibers

City Sidewalks (Encore)

Outside At Night, With My Dog

Thanksgiving at the Cabin (Encore)

After Dinner

The Joy of Missing Out (Encore)

Huberman Lab

Grey Areas with Petra Bagust

Proof of Practice Podcast

Episodes

In For the Night

The Innkeeper's Blanket (Encore)

Slightly More Happens - January Delights

The Solarium (Encore)

Return to the Chalet, Part 3

Window Weather (Encore)

Return to the Chalet, Part 2

Winter Getaway, Parts 1 - 3 (Encore)

Return to the Chalet, Part 1

Game Night (Encore)

Candlewalk

Out of the Cold (Encore)

Merry Much Happens - 2025

Mistletoe and Marmalade (Encore)

Fogged Glasses and Felting Fibers

City Sidewalks (Encore)

Outside At Night, With My Dog

Thanksgiving at the Cabin (Encore)

After Dinner

The Joy of Missing Out (Encore)

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