Crayons and Grains of Sand

Crayons and Grains of Sand

Author: Wellness Loud March 30, 2026 Duration: 37:04
Our story tonight is called Crayons and Grains of Sand, and it’s a story about a quiet morning at home on the cusp of a new season. It’s also about a warm patch of sunlight on the wood floor, a clementine peeled in one long curling piece, a full box of crayons, and building peace inside as things change. 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 ⁠naturessunshine.com/⁠ and use the code NOTHINGMUCH at checkout. Function | Own your health for $365 a year. That’s a dollar a day. Learn more and join using my link. Visit https://www.functionhealth.com/tcm/nothingmuch ⁠and use gift code NOTHINGMUCH25 for a $25 credit toward your membership. We give to a different charity each week and this week we are giving to ⁠⁠Woodstock Farm Sanctuary⁠⁠. They envision a peaceful world rooted in respect and justice for all living beings. Pre-Order Links for Kathryn's New Book ⁠⁠⁠Here⁠⁠⁠! ⁠⁠⁠⁠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! Stop by The Cabin with this Playlist! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever find yourself staring at the ceiling, your mind racing through the day's worries or tomorrow's to-do list? Nothing much happens: bedtime stories to help you sleep offers a different path to rest. Created by Wellness Loud and narrated by yoga and meditation teacher Kathryn Nicolai, this unique podcast has become a nightly ritual for millions seeking a quiet mind. The concept is beautifully simple: each episode is a cozy, soothing story where, true to its name, nothing much happens. There's no dramatic plot, just gentle narratives about baking bread, walking through a quiet village, or noticing the details in a familiar room. This deliberate calm is the entire point, designed to replace that mental chatter with a sense of peaceful familiarity. To deepen that relaxation, every story is read twice. The first telling lets you settle in and picture the scene, while the second, slower repetition allows your breathing to sync with the pace of the words, gently escorting your busy thoughts toward stillness. It’s less about listening to a story and more about being lulled by one. If you're tired of counting sheep, this podcast provides a reliably soft, spoken-word sanctuary, a dedicated space to unwind and signal to your nervous system that it's finally time to rest.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Nothing much happens: bedtime stories to help you sleep
Podcast Episodes
W-A-L-K [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:18
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, porc…
The Lake at the Inn (Encore) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:48
Originally presented as Episode 12 of Season 7, June 14, 2021 Our story tonight is called The Lake at the Inn, and it’s a story about a misty summer morning on the water. It’s also about a mug of coffee poured by a frien…
Cloud Club [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:39
Our story tonight is called Cloud Club, and it’s a story about an afternoon stretched out under the open sky. It’s also about the friends you’ve known since you were young, a polka-dotted blanket, memories of games playe…
Joyride (Encore) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:14
Originally aired June 26, 2023, Season 12, Episode 4 Our story tonight is called Joyride, and it’s a story about a spontaneous trip for two friends on a summer day. It’s also about music coming from the records shop’s do…
Wallpaper and Paint [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:48
Our story tonight is called Wallpaper and Paint, and it’s a story about a room in a cottage by the lake, that is ready for redoing. It’s also about a claw foot tub and an airy kitchen with beams crisscrossing the ceiling…
A Month of Sundays (Encore) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:46
Originally Aired May 13, 2024, Season 13, Episode 39 Our story tonight is called A Month of Sundays, and it’s a story about finding a way to make time for rest and enjoyment. It’s also about a tin box of recipe cards, a…
The Fountain in the Square [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:44
Our story tonight is called The Fountain on the Square, and it’s a story about a place to make a wish as the season tips to summer. It’s also about local lore and shared customs, cool running water, light falling through…
Tell the Bees (Encore) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:54
Originally aired May 20, 2024, Season 13, Episode 41 Our story tonight is called Tell the Bees, and it is a story that so many of you have asked for. I know that the podcast has seen many of you through difficult times,…
Nothing Much Happens - Trailer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 0:29
Having trouble sleeping? Join Yoga and meditation teacher Kathryn Nicolai for bedtime stories where nothing much happens to help you relax and sleep peacefully. The stories are a soft landing spot for your mind. Rather t…

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