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Learning to Stay (15-Minute Relaxing Meditation)

Sep 21
16 min

Learning to Stay (10-Minute Music Meditation)

A 10-minute music meditation for practicing presence, strengthening concentration, and learning to gently redirect your attention whenever the mind wanders.

Sep 14
10 min

Learning to Stay (5-Minute Music Meditation)

A five-minute music meditation for practicing presence. Let your attention rest on sound, notice when the mind wanders, and gently return to the music.

Sep 7
5 min

Control

Aug 31
11 min

Penny on the Track

Aug 24
11 min

Breathe In, Not Up

Aug 17
11 min

Space for [ ]

Aug 10
10 min

The Platinum Rule

Aug 3
11 min

Three Good Things

Jul 27
10 min

Emotional Completion

Jul 20
10 min

The Lights in Your House

Jul 13
9 min

Non-Grasping

Jul 6
10 min

Too Hot to Handle

Jun 29
10 min

Hey, That's Nice

Jun 22
10 min

Zip It

Jun 15
10 min

Each Moment

Jun 8
11 min

Number 3

Jun 1
10 min

A Generous Eye

May 25
10 min

The Touch of Your Clothes

May 18
10 min

Blankness

May 11
10 min

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What listeners say

A curated, balanced selection of Apple Podcasts reviews.

Kathryn strikes just the right note for me. Her beautiful, relaxing voice and her compassionate and wise guidance are very healing and avoids being overly “woo woo” (which gets on my nerves). This podcast is really a treasure.

Susan Wiser Years · Apr 2026

These are my favorite guided meditations I’ve ever done. If you are someone who is always trying to do things the “correct” way (including relaxing), I highly recommend them. I have serious anxiety + other problems. I do one every day and it really helps. Thank you Katherine!

Artemisfoxx · Aug 2025

I start every day by doing one of these mindfulness meditations! They’re a great length and help me transition from sleep into my day. I love all the wonderful messages included as well!

marigoldsandnickels · May 2025

My life took a huge turn at the end of last year and not in a good way. My mental health was plummeting and tools I’ve used in the past were not working. I am a listener of Nothing Much Happens and saw First This. New to meditation, I was nervous and never thought I’d incorporate this practice into my daily routine. Man, I was wrong. I am a real person! Flight Attendant based in NYC. Kathryn has changed my life. Her approach to meditation is easy, attainable, and surprisingly fun. 10/10 for me. After a month I’m hooked. Highly recommend. Thank you Kathryn Nicolai.

Johnny Boy Boy · Mar 2025

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