Best Kathryn Nicolai Podcasts (2024)

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The Main Sail (Encore) 30:02

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Originally Aired: August 22nd, 2021 (Season 8, Episode 4) Our story tonight is called The Main Sail, and it’s a story about the end of the summer traditions up at the cottage on the river. It’s also about penny candy in a brown paper bag, the sun just before it sets and the ways we mark the time we spend with people we love. So get cozy and ready t…

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ENCORE EPISODE 29 ASHTON APPLEWHITE: AUTHOR AND ANTI-AGEISM ACTIVIST 58:34

7h ago58:34

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What is Ageism? Ableism? What are everyday ageism’s? What can we do to liberate ourselves from the challenges of aging? I am so excited for you to hear this conversation that wouldn’t have happened if I hadn’t said what the f*ck! I’ve always said, it never hurts to ask, and I am walking that walk these days. I first saw Ashton Applewhite on CBS Sun…

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Map Maker 10:41

1h ago10:41

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By Kathryn Nicolai

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Backyard Sniffari 40:21

6d ago40:21

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Season 14, Episode 23 Our story tonight is called Backyard Sniffari, and it’s about an afternoon in the grass with some of our favorite furry friends. It’s also about dragonflies and warm patio stones, a fresh lemon slice in your glass of iced tea, a new friend on the other side of the fence, and the warm, settled feeling of a family living their r…

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A Midsummer Afternoon's Nap (Encore) 30:24

10d ago30:24

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Originally Aired: July 31st, 2022 (Season 10, Bonus Episode 3) Our story tonight is called A Midsummer Afternoon’s Nap, and it’s a story about a slow swaying hammock stretched between two tall trees. It’s also about green tomatoes, hydrangeas turning from pink to blue, and the feeling of being comfortably nestled in summer. Purchase Our Book: https…

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ENCORE EPISODE 45: WHAT HABITS & STORIES ARE HOLDING YOU BACK? AND HOW TO START TO STOP THEM 26:02

1d ago26:02

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What stories are you telling yourself? Have you wanted to take a trip but you “can’t” because you have no one to go with you. Do you put makeup on before going to the gym because you’ll see people you know and don’t want them to see you “that way?” Have you wanted to sing at a karaoke bar, but you “know” that people will think you’re awful. Do you …

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Garden Tour, Part 2 34:37

13d ago34:37

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Our story tonight is called Garden Tour, Part 2, but if you slept through part one, not to worry. Nothing Much Happened in it. This is a story about a day spent in tranquil, verdant spaces. It’s also about a grey cat in a window, iced tea and moonflowers, a view of the whole village from a rooftop, and the contagious calm of the outdoors. We give t…

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Are You Sure? 10:35

2d ago10:35

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By Kathryn Nicolai

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The Corner Store (Encore) 32:32

17d ago32:32

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Originally Aired: August 28th, 2022 (Season 10, Episode 13) Our story tonight is called The Corner Store, and it’s a story about the aisles of the neighborhood grocery where there are always interesting things to discover. It’s also about a display of school supplies, a recipe from a neighbor, and the feeling of belonging in a particular place. Pur…

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ENCORE OF EPISODE 26 DR. LIZ LYSTER OBGYN DEBUNKING HORMONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY MYTHS & MORE! 50:22

8d ago50:22

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Loving Later Lifer’s, you are going to be so glad you listened to this! Do you have questions about Hormone Replacement Therapy? Libido? Menopause? The answers are going to surprise you! Dr. Liz Lyster OBGYN debunks beliefs about hormone therapy, menopause, libido and more. Dr. Liz is a Board Certified OB/GYN doctor for over 30 years, Cornell grad …

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The Old School, or, Garden Tour, Part 1 36:38

20d ago36:38

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Our story tonight is called The Old School, or Garden Tour, Part 1, and it’s a story about the start of a gentle adventure on a brisk, bright day. It’s also about the long quiet hallway of an empty building, seed vaults and blackboards, the layers of history in a special space and a day ahead of beautiful sights. We give to a different charity each…

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When It Doesn't Get Easier 10:41

8d ago10:41

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By Kathryn Nicolai

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The Dog Days Of Summer (Encore) 29:55

24d ago29:55

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Originally Aired: August 11th, 2019 (Season 9, Episode 8) Our story tonight is called The Dog Days of Summer, and it’s a story about a day with a best friend. It’s also about a cucumber picked from the garden, meeting friends in the park, the most important lessons we learn from the animals we share our lives with. So get cozy and ready to sleep. P…

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ENCORE OF EPISODE 38: HOW CAN YOU BE TRULY HAPPY? THE ANSWERS ARE SIMPLE. ORIGINALLY AIRED 3/6/23 26:36

16d ago26:36

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Can we be truly happy? NYT best selling author Gay Hendricks of The Big Leap and The Genius Zone: The Breakthrough Process to End Negative Thinking and Live in True Creativity; says absolutely yes! Loving Later Life Listeners: join me to hear what is holding us back (you'll be surprised) and what we can do about it so that we can live a life we lov…

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Beach Day 34:13

27d ago34:13

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Our story tonight is called Beach Day, and it’s a story about cooling off by the water on a hot summer day. It’s also about watermelon and the sloping sandy lake bottom, getting everything from the car in just one trip, a new book that you can’t put down, pinwheels and the magic of floating in the waves. We give to a different charity each week, an…

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The Thing 10:34

24d ago10:34

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By Kathryn Nicolai

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The Turnaround (Encore) 27:10

1M ago27:10

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Originally Aired: July 26th, 2020 (Season 6 Episode 2) Our story tonight is called “The Turnaround” and it’s a story about a trip down a gravel road on a summer day. It’s also about bulrushes and bonfires, family stories and coming back to a place you know well. So get cozy and ready to sleep. Subscribe for ad-free, bonus, and extra-long episodes n…

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ENCORE OF KATHRYN NICOLAI ORIGINALLY AIRED JULY 25, 2022 38:51

1M ago38:51

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This episode originally aired in July of 2022, and is encore worthy! Kathryn is the creator of the enormously successful podcast Nothing Much Happens and the author of the book of the same name. Nothing Much Happens is consistently ranked in the top 1% of all podcasts in the world and has received over 65 million downloads. Kathryn seamlessly blend…

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Lightning Bugs at Oxbow Lake 31:33

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Our story tonight is called Lightning Bugs at Oxbow Lake, and it’s a story about an evening spent on soft pine needle paths beside the water. It’s also about cattails and crested herons, the changing paths of rivers, a small voice reminding you that you can, and the spell of a good night’s sleep. We give to a different charity each week, and this w…

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What If You Don't Need To Improve Yourself? 10:28

1M ago10:28

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By Kathryn Nicolai

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In the Map Room (Encore) 27:12

1M ago27:12

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Originally Aired: July 12th, 2020 (Season 6 Episode 1) Our story tonight is called In the Map Room, and it’s a story about the pleasures of looking at the world drawn out on paper. It’s also about a gasp of koi fish in a pond, a bike ride that leads somewhere surprising, and the view from the upper room of an old house. So get cozy and ready to sle…

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Season 2, Episode 1: When you are sure it's time, it's already too late 10:37

29d ago10:37

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Welcome to Season 2! Unvarnished and short, it's a new dawn for Claire and Practical Change for Midlife Lesbians, but same great insights for those of us lesbians who are working on making changes we want. Visit Practical Change Coaching for more.By Claire Baker

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ENCORE OF EPISODE 13 DR. MARTHA JO ATKINS ON DEATH & DYING 55:39

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It has been so hard choosing the episodes I want to replay for you. This unique and wonderful conversation is with Dr. Martha Jo Atkins, which originally aired in September of 2022. Martha Jo is an end of life licensed professional counselor. She has a TEDx talk with well over a million views, an author, and has over thirty years of experience help…

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The Village Races 33:51

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Our story tonight is called The Village Races, and it’s a story about a group of runners setting out on a bright, sunny morning. It’s also about butterflies and bagels, lucky numbers and picnic blankets, and the joy of being a part of something you’re proud of. We give to a different charity each week, and this week, we are giving to Lasagna Love. …

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Getting Caught Up In What Others Think 11:10

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In this episode of First This, Kathryn Nicolai delves into the challenges of worrying about others' opinions. Discover strategies for letting go of external judgments and finding peace within yourself. Listen now for thoughtful insights and practical advice.By Kathryn Nicolai

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At The Summer Fair (Encore) 21:44

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Originally Aired: July 14th, 2019 (Season 3 Episode 13) Our story tonight is called “At the Summer Fair,” and it’s a story about a yearly tradition and how it changes in the different summers of your life. It’s also about plums taken from the icebox, a handmade cup wrapped in paper, and strolling along the river as the streetlights blink on above y…

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Encore of 1st Loving Later Life Episode! Originally Aired June, 2022 32:00

1M ago32:00

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Welcome to the first Encore episode of LLL. You are about to hear the first episode ever of LLL that was recorded almost exactly 2 years ago in 2022. (With a current intro and new info) In this episode, I share how LLL came to be born. It’s a true tale of following the breadcrumbs that included the implosion of an abusive relationship, followed by …

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Where They Can Meet You 10:57

2M ago10:57

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Something you may need to hear today.By Kathryn Nicolai

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When the Streetlights Come On 36:03

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Our story tonight is called When the Streetlights Come On, and it’s a story about a trip to the mailbox through the last lit moments of the day. It’s also about bikes being wheeled into the garage for the night, things learned from the farmer’s almanac, layers of paint peeling away under your hand, and a tender way to shepherded home and sent to dr…

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A Letter In An Envelope (Encore) 27:26

2M ago27:26

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Originally Aired: July 28th, 2019 (Season 4 Episode 1) Our story tonight is called “A Letter in an Envelope” and it’s a story about the everyday magic of messages sent between friends. It’s also about peanut butter spread on toast, a favorite spot on the back porch, and a lifelong habit of saving stories. So get cozy and ready to sleep. Save over $…

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Summer Afternoons 36:23

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Our story tonight is called Summer Afternoons, and it’s a story about the possibilities of a special part of the day. It’s also about an empty ginger ale bottle filled with windflowers, a walk by the railroad tracks, date bars, and park benches, and elevating the everyday. We give to a different charity each week, and this week, we are giving to A …

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Sitting With It vs Ruminating 10:44

2M ago10:44

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By Kathryn Nicolai

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The Hardware Store (Encore) 25:32

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Originally Aired: May 31st, 2020 (Season 5 Episode 11) Our story this week is called “The Hardware Store,” and it's about finding all the right things for a few projects at home. It’s also about stacks of fresh-sawn wood, a packet of peanut butter cups, and the ride home with the window down. Save over $100 on Kathryn’s hand-selected wind-down favo…

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