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.

 
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1-2-3

Through mindful breathing and gentle observation, youโ€™ll learn how to realign your focus, stay present, and access a steady middle

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Option 3

Move away from numbness or overwhelm, observe without reacting, and find balance in the present moment.

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Bottom Up

Learn body-based mindfulness techniques to calm anxiety that begins physically. Includes breathwork, regulation tools, and nervous system support.

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Top Down

This top-down mindfulness meditation gently leads you from head to toe, helping release tension and bring balance through focused, peaceful attention.

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How Much Is Mine?

In this mindful moment, weโ€™re guided to soften tension, notice the present, and let go of what isnโ€™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.

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Emotional Completion

Learn how to complete the emotional cycle through physical release in this calming mindfulness practice. Feel, process, and let goโ€”one breath at a time.

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Human

Through a grounding breath practice and a thoughtful reflection on boundaries, self-care, and people-pleasing, we learn to soften, settle in, and honor our needsโ€”even if it means disappointing someone else.

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Soften

Join Kathryn Nikolai for a soothing mindfulness practice about setting boundaries, embracing imperfection, and honoring your own needsโ€”one breath at a time.

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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.

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Open

Soften your body, roll back your shoulders, and receive the moment with openness.

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