The Big Silence

How Kathryn Nicolai's Bedtime Stories Reached 200 Million Downloads and Changed How the World Sleeps

May 21, 2026

Kathryn Nicolai is the creator of Nothing Much Happens, a bedtime story podcast with over 200 million downloads, a former yoga and meditation studio owner with 20 years of teaching experience, and the author of two books. In this episode, she joins Karena Dawn to explore the real relationship between sleep and mental health, why trying to fall asleep actually makes it harder, the ancient power of storytelling as a nervous system tool, and how to build a nighttime ritual that feels like self-c...

Kevin Hines: Surviving the Golden Gate Bridge, Living with Bipolar Disorder & Saving Lives

May 14, 2026

Best-selling author, keynote speaker, and Golden Gate Bridge suicide attempt survivor Kevin Hines joins Karena Dawn to talk about bipolar disorder, suicidal ideation, and the daily practices that keep him mentally well. Kevin opens up about the traumatic childhood that shaped his mental health, the instant regret he felt leaving the bridge rail, the sea lion and Coast Guard boat that saved his life, and the 15-year fight to install life-saving nets at the Golden Gate Bridge. He also shares th...

The Energy You Carry | Nervous System Regulation, Frequency & Healing with Heather Askinosie

May 07, 2026

In this episode of The Big Silence, Karena Dawn is joined by Heather Askinosie, energy architect, bestselling author of Crystal Muse, and founder of Energy Muse, where she has spent over three decades helping people use crystals and frequency technology to regulate their nervous systems and deepen their alignment. Heather breaks down how frequency devices work, explains the Tesla-inspired 3-6-9-12 manifestation practice, and offers a grounded look at why real change starts from the inside, fr...