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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.

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Solidarity Sit

2026/01/30

Meditation For Putting Your Phone Down

2026/01/26

Ask these three questions when you find yourself mindlessly on your phone.

Breathing School: Ujjayi Breath

2026/01/19

Most Things Don't Matter

2026/01/12

Mantra: No Emergency.

Actually, I Can

2026/01/05

Big emotions serve a purpose.

Quiet Company

2025/12/29

A gentle reminder that silence is not a void.

Relax To Baseline

2025/12/22

"Relaxation is who you are, anxiety is who you think you are supposed to be."

Effort and Ease

2025/12/15

Hold it lightly.

Enough For Now

2025/12/08

The practice of sufficiency. Recognizing the small, momentary sense that, right now, this is enough. Nothing is missing in order for this moment to be complete.

When There is Grief

2025/12/01

A grounding, compassionate meditation for anyone carrying something heavy.

Levels of Awareness

2025/11/24

Steady breaths, simple points of focus, and a gentle reminder that each of us enters the moment with the awareness we have.

Musical Chairs

2025/11/17

Today, we’re practicing coming back to the present—quickly, gently, and without judgment

Quiet Time Together

2025/11/10

Today’s practice is all about softening—just a little. We’ll check in with the body, breathe deeply, and ease ourselves into the present moment one small percentage at a time.

Unitask With Me

2025/11/03

In today’s practice, we slow everything down and let ourselves simply observe. No forcing, no fixing—just a gentle return to the breath and a little more space in the mind.

What's Most Advanced Is...

2025/10/27

A grounding mindfulness practice about tuning into your body, noticing sensation without judgment, and redefining what it means to be “advanced” — presence, not perfection.

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4.9 out of 5

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PegsCats 2026/02/02

Put down the phone

I love this podcast. Again I am crying at the end. Everything about it is so beautiful. Thank you Kathryn

MplsZen 2026/01/31

Mpls

Thank you for this extra episode as I sit in utter disbelief in Minneapolis. I’ll play it again and again.

c_p_m 2026/01/23

Thank you!

Now, more than ever - this podcast is so, so welcome. Steadying, grounding, but also so friendly and easy to do. Thank you so much for creating this!

mrsguy2 2026/01/02

All of Kathryn’s podcasts

I love all of Kathryn’s podcast I would love to see you do a yoga video. As much as I love your podcasts I know I would love your yoga !!!!

Mtn. M. 2025/10/27

Coffee Shop Meditation

I am far from home, Alaska, traveling the South 49. Your program is my respite and oasis for today, many days, actually. Thank you, always. M.

Olive;Cat 2025/09/22

Thank so very much

This podcast is true gift.

Artemisfoxx 2025/08/18

Love

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), ...

Jowens116 2025/08/15

Morning ritual

I start as many days as possible with First This. It is my new (much appreciated) habit before my morning tea.

Hottub6019 2025/07/11

Short meditations

Wonderful voice, guidance, lessons, etc. A terrific way to start each day even before getting out of bed.

Whyyy?! 2025/07/01

Wonderful and Soothing

Been doing these daily for several months. They are simple, soothing, and real. Love them.

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