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First This

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 Alternative & Complementary Medicine Hygiene & Healthy Living Personal Development Personal Success Psychology Psychology & Mental Health
Episodes
  • Meet the Day Without Bracing

    Meet the Day Without Bracing
    Mar 16 2026
    11 mins
  • Froglessness

    Froglessness
    Mar 9 2026
    11 mins
  • Narrow to the Next Step

    Narrow to the Next Step
    Mar 2 2026
    11 mins
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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.

Just what I needed

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

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

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

Found this very helpful today.

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

Excellent

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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!!

Just do it, trust me!

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