A Short Meditation Podcast
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 led through a meditation practice.
First this, then that.
Also, listen on –
Metta to the People
Soothe your nervous system with a gentle loving-kindness meditation, softening self-criticism and nurturing compassion for yourself and the world.
Breathing School: Pursed Lip Breathing
Learn how to use extended exhales, pursed-lip breathing, and even simple tools like a straw to calm your nervous system and find peace anytime.
Performing Vs Being
Release the pressure to perform and find comfort in simply being yourself.
Talking To Your Brain
A gentle practice to shift unhelpful thoughts and support your brain’s natural ability to heal.
How Much Is Mine?
In this mindful moment, we’re guided to soften tension, notice the present, and let go of what isn’t ours to carry. Through gentle breathwork and reflection, we explore what belongs to us in this moment and what we can release with grace.
Emotional Completion
Learn how to complete the emotional cycle through physical release in this calming mindfulness practice. Feel, process, and let go—one breath at a time.
Deflection Shield
This mindfulness practice encourages you to embrace comfort, gently redirect your attention to the present moment, and explore your own sensations without judgment.