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First This

By: Kathryn Nicolai
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  • 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 lead through a meditation practice. First this, then that.
    2022 First This
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Episodes
  • Hot Air Balloon
    11 mins
  • Quiet Together
    Apr 29 2024
    We'll keep it simple today.
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    11 mins
  • Descriptive vs Prescriptive
    Apr 22 2024
    Notice your approach.
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    11 mins

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Just what I needed

These short meditations are so well done. Today I felt stressed and did two app meditations that didn’t help. I played one of these and it helped. I liked her explanation of why and how staying present can calm us and help us heal from the effects stress and unpacked emotions can cause.

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she does a great job of setting up meditation that works for everyone.

I do wish she talked more. But I love the meditation and it works great for me to sleep.

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Just do it, trust me!

These 10 minutes are the most precious minutes of my day. I’ve found myself tuning in so much that I made it a habit. Now I can’t start my day without Kathryn (although I do listen other times too when I need it). I love how approachable and simple the meditations are. Especially because meditation has a stigma of being mysterious and rigorous. The easygoing atmosphere is delicious! And as someone with PTSD, anxiety, perfectionist tendencies, etc. I can actually get out those for a bit. What a sweet relief! My therapy when I can’t get therapy. Thank you Kathryn!!

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  • 05-14-23

Found this very helpful today.

The meditations here are kind and do-able. The sonorous voice and calm intent helps so much.

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Excellent

Easy to do, not too long and always starts my day off peacefully. Thank you, Karhryn.

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Love, love, LOVE

I always appreciate Kathryn's calm voice, thoughtful messages, and clear expertise. Thank you Kathryn! 💜

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can’t get enough!

this is a beautiful companion to “nothing much happens”! i love learning the practice of meditation and the teaching coming from kathryn!
im obsessed!

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Love it! Her voice is so soothing.

I was already an avid listener of Nothing Much Happens and I love this one too. Thank you!

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