Return to the Chalet, Part 3

Return to the Chalet, Part 3

Author: Wellness Loud January 12, 2026 Duration: 37:48
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

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
City Sidewalks (Encore) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:03
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 m…
Outside At Night, With My Dog [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:52
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…
Thanksgiving at the Cabin (Encore) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:56
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, e…
After Dinner [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:34
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 y…
The Joy of Missing Out (Encore) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:04
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…
Curtain Call [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:06
Join Kathryn Nicolai and friends for a one-night-only live virtual event on Wednesday, November 19th filled with calming bedtime stories, live music, guided journaling, and a few thoughtful surprises. You can tune in fro…
The Guest Room [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:17
Our story tonight is called The Guest Room, and it’s a story about making a space feel warm and welcoming. It’s also about fresh sheets and fluffy stacks of towels, a pearly button and a jewelry box, the clean feeling of…
Sunday Reset (Encore) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:45
Originally presented as Season 10, Episode 23 Our story tonight is called Sunday Reset, and it’s a story about a day set aside to plan for a good week ahead. It’s also about sheets hung on the line, drying in the last wa…
Recipe Testing [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:53
Our story tonight is called Recipe Testing, and it’s a story about a quiet afternoon at home, preparing for the holidays. It’s also about leaves raked into piles in the backyard, cranberries and pastry flour, the incredi…
Autumn Sun (Encore) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:58
Originally presented as Season 14, Episode 45, November 4, 2024 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…