Gathering Sleep Stories and Quiet Moments
What if the stories we tell ourselves could help us find calm, comfort, and a little more room to breathe?
In this episode of A Neurodivergent Soul, Kathryn Nicolai joins Caroline Carey for a conversation about the power of storytelling, mindfulness, and rest. As the creator and host of Nothing Much Happens, Kathryn has helped millions of listeners find comfort through gentle bedtime stories designed to ease anxiety and support better sleep.
Drawing on more than 20 years of experience as a yoga and meditation teacher, Kathryn brings a thoughtful approach to nervous system regulation, emotional resilience, and self-care. Her work incorporates practices such as Vipassana meditation, gentle movement, brain training, and bibliotherapy to help people navigate stress, anxiety, and the demands of everyday life.
Through storytelling and quiet moments, Kathryn encourages us to slow down, reconnect with ourselves, and rediscover the restorative power of rest.
Topics discussed:
Sleep stories and the power of storytelling
Mindfulness and meditation
Nervous system regulation
Sleep hygiene and restorative rest
Managing stress and anxiety
Creativity and emotional resilience
Gentle movement and self-care
Finding calm in an overstimulating world
