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by Kathryn Nicolai
First This is a short mindfulness and meditation podcast by Kathryn Nicolai, creator of Nothing Much Happens. Take ten minutes to settle your mind, observe your breath and be gently lead through a meditation practice. First this, then that.
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- Today10 min
I Got Nothin'
You can show up with nothing and that’s still enough. Join the Village of Nothing Much App!Order Kathryn’s new book On the Street Where You LiveNMH Merch, Autographed Books and More!Listen to our daytime show Stories from the Village of Nothing MuchListen to our bedtime story show Nothing Much HappensFollow us on InstagramVisit Nothing Much Happens for more Village fun!Sign-Up for our Newsletter here to be in the know!
- 1 weeks ago20 min
Learning to Stay (20-Minute Music Meditation)
- 2 weeks ago16 min
Learning to Stay (15-Minute Music Meditation)
- 3 weeks ago10 min
Learning to Stay (10-Minute Music Meditation)
- 4 weeks ago5 min
Learning to Stay (5-Minute Music Meditation)
- Aug 31, 202611 min
Control
- Aug 24, 202611 min
Penny on the Track
- Aug 17, 202611 min
Breathe In, Not Up
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About First This
First This is a short mindfulness and meditation podcast by Kathryn Nicolai, creator of Nothing Much Happens. Take ten minutes to settle your mind, observe your breath and be gently lead through a meditation practice. First this, then that.
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