Focusing on the Good in Life and Writing

Focusing on the Good in Life and Writing

Kathryn Nicolai joins bestselling author Rachael Herron on How Do You Write? for a conversation about creativity, storytelling, mindfulness, and the writing process behind Nothing Much Happens.

Known as an "architect of coziness," Kathryn shares how her years as a yoga and meditation teacher shaped her approach to storytelling and how writing became a tool for helping listeners cultivate both better sleep and a deeper appreciation for everyday life.

Together, Kathryn and Rachael explore creativity, habit-building, mindfulness, and the importance of paying attention to ordinary moments. The discussion offers a behind-the-scenes look at Kathryn's writing process and the philosophy that has guided her work as both an author and podcast creator.

Topics discussed:

• Writing and creativity

• Building a writing practice

• Storytelling and mindfulness

• Finding inspiration in ordinary moments

• The creation of Nothing Much Happens

• Sleep, rest, and imagination

• The connection between writing and wellbeing