Just like there is slow food, slow parenting, and slow entertainment, friluftsliv is a form of slow nature. An outdoorsy cousin of hygge, friluftsliv ('free-loofts-liv') is what Nordic people do outside all day before they cozy up in front of the fireplace with their wool socks on and a cup of hot cocoa. The concept is humble, but revolutionary: Live simply. Go outside often. Be kind to the earth. Friluftsliv can be as simple as an evening walk around the neighborhood or as advanced as a multiday backpacking expedition in the remote wilderness, or anything in between. Joining me today is Swedish-American writer, Linda McGurk. You likely know Linda from her bestselling book, There’s No Such Thing As Bad Weather. She joined me back on EP158 and totally we’ll go deeper with her new book, The Open Air Life.
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Order a Copy of Minimalist Moms: Living and Parenting with Simplicity


Book: 101 Skills You Need to Survive in the Woods


TAWODI Nature School


Instagram Account: Black Forager


Connect with Linda: 


Website: rainorshinemama.com


Instagram

Book: The Open-Air Life by Linda McGurk



Show notes for EP244: The Open Air Life
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EP244: The Open Air Life with Linda Åkeson McGurk

Thrive by living with less. Minimalism is more of a way of life than a goal to be reached. We need little reminders to help keep perspective and focus on what’s important to us. The Minimalist Moms podcast helps you aspire toward minimalism and simplify your life and home. Join host, Diane Boden, as she talks to a variety of expert guests covering all things minimalism, intentionality and simple living.

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Today, we're planning our summer! Joining me for the conversation is host of the Minimal-ish podcast, Desirae Endres! Instead of traditional scheduling, Desirae shares her four pillars of minimal-ish living to help shape the summer season. We chat balancing flexibility and structure, creating simple routines, prioritizing family connections, and finding time for friendships. I hope this episode is helpful to you as you kick off your own minimal(ish) summer!
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Links Discussed in This Episode

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Diane's Resource: The Comfort Crisis by Michael Easter

Desirae's Resource: Hoopla | Libby | Epic


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Website

Podcast: Minimal-ish



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Enjoy this Podcast?
Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your fellow mothers so that they can be inspired to think more and do with less. 
Order (or review) my book, Minimalist Moms: Living & Parenting With Simplicity.

Questions?
You can contact me through my website, find me on Instagram, or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook.

Checkout the Minimalist Moms Podcast storefront for recommendations from Diane.

Need help decluttering? I'm here to help! If you’ve been struggling with motivation to declutter, I’d love to help you achieve your goals in your home. We’ll work together (locally or virtually) to discover what areas in your home are high priority to get you feeling less overwhelmed right away. For more info on my processes, fees, and availability please contact!


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Four Pillars of a Simple Summer with Desirae Endres (EP338)

Going Deeper episodes will be less structured with a more conversational tone. These conversations will focus on interesting people I've come across that share similar values, perspectives and intentions expressed on the Minimalist Moms Podcast.
Joining me for today is founder of Puori, Oliver Amdrup. Oliver is passionate about health and wellness, with a mission to bring transparency to the food supplement industry. He emphasizes the importance of prioritizing quality over quantity and highlights the need for consumers to be aware of potential contamination in their food and supplements. As an entrepreneur and father of three, Oliver shares his approach to living an intentional life, which includes reflecting on the past year and setting goals for the future. He also discusses the principles of stoicism and how they can be practically applied in daily life. 
Previous Going Deeper Episodes:
Leaving Corporate for a More Intentional Career with Sarah Hollingsworth
Unschooling with Leah McDermott
My Parent is a Hoarder with Tara Clark

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Links Discussed in This Episode

Order a Copy of Minimalist Moms: Living and Parenting with Simplicity


Book: Meditations by Marcus Aurelius


Ryan Holiday

Book: The Daily Stoic


Podcast: The Daily Stoic


Puori Protein + Products 

Connect with Oliver:

Website: www.Puori.com


IG: @Puorilife & @oliveramdrup



Enjoy this Podcast?
Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your fellow mothers so that they can be inspired to think more and do with less. 
Order (or review) my book, Minimalist Moms: Living & Parenting With Simplicity.

Questions?
You can contact me through my website, find me on Instagram, or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook.

Checkout the Minimalist Moms Podcast storefront for recommendations from Diane.

Need help decluttering? I'm here to help! If you’ve been struggling with motivation to declutter, I’d love to help you achieve your goals in your home. We’ll work together (locally or virtually) to discover what areas in your home are high priority to get you feeling less overwhelmed right away. For more info on my processes, fees, and availability please contact!


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The Minimalist Moms Podcast would not be possible without the support of weekly sponsors. Choosing brands that I believe in is important to me. I only want to recommend brands that I believe may help you in your daily life. As always, never feel pressured into buying anything. Remember: if you don't need it, it's not a good deal!
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Going Deeper: Choosing Quality Over Quantity (In Most Things) Can Improve Wellbeing with Oliver Amdrup

Joining me for her second appearance on the show is Dr. Tracy Dalgleish. In this episode, we explore the concept of keeping score in relationships and the mental load that women often carry. We also discuss the need for open communication, conflict resolution, and the importance of connection in relationships.
Is this something you struggle with in your own marriage? Or perhaps this information could be helpful as you support a friend in your life. Either way, you’ll walk away with tips to implement right away!
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Links Discussed in This Episode

Order a Copy of Minimalist Moms: Living and Parenting with Simplicity


Diane's Resource: Minimalist Moms Storefront


EP294: I Didn't Sign Up for This: Exploring Real Couples Therapy

Book: Fair Play by Eve Rodsky


Book: The Dance of Anger by Harriet Lerner


Connect with Tracy:

Instagram

Website

Book: I Didn't Sign Up For This



Enjoy this Podcast?
Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your fellow mothers so that they can be inspired to think more and do with less. 
Order (or review) my book, Minimalist Moms: Living & Parenting With Simplicity.

Questions?
You can contact me through my website, find me on Instagram, or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook.

Checkout the Minimalist Moms Podcast storefront for recommendations from Diane.

Need help decluttering? I'm here to help! If you’ve been struggling with motivation to declutter, I’d love to help you achieve your goals in your home. We’ll work together (locally or virtually) to discover what areas in your home are high priority to get you feeling less overwhelmed right away. For more info on my processes, fees, and availability please contact!


Episode Sponsors |
The Minimalist Moms Podcast would not be possible without the support of weekly sponsors. Choosing brands that I believe in is important to me. I only want to recommend brands that I believe may help you in your daily life. As always, never feel pressured into buying anything. Remember: if you don't need it, it's not a good deal!
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Managing the Mental Load: Shared Responsibilities in Relationships with Tracy Dalgleish (EP337)

"Feeling good starts with food. When you eat in a way that nourishes your body, you don’t experience cravings and you don’t feel hungry, restricted, or deprived. You feel satisfied and energized. You begin to crave the food that makes you feel good. As you begin to feel better from the inside, your mind becomes clearer. You start to feel hope, and that feeling of hope opens up all kinds of possibilities for your health and your life." - Cara Clark
Joining me today is renowned nutritionist and wellness educator, Cara Clark. From advising A-list celebrities to guiding Olympic athletes, Cara has helped her clients feel better in their bodies by moving away from “dieting” and instead understanding the connection between what we eat and how we feel. In this episode, we dive into various topics such as limiting information consumption, regulating blood sugar, navigating indulgences (while maintaining self-awareness), understanding disordered eating, embracing movement that resonates with you, and much more.
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Links Discussed in This Episode

Order a Copy of Minimalist Moms: Living and Parenting with Simplicity


Can't Stop Talking About: Castor Oil Compress


Connect with Cara:

Instagram

Website


Enjoy this Podcast?
Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your fellow mothers so that they can be inspired to think more and do with less. 
Order (or review) my book, Minimalist Moms: Living & Parenting With Simplicity.

Questions?
You can contact me through my website, find me on Instagram, or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook.

Checkout the Minimalist Moms Podcast storefront for recommendations from Diane.

Need help decluttering? I'm here to help! If you’ve been struggling with motivation to declutter, I’d love to help you achieve your goals in your home. We’ll work together (locally or virtually) to discover what areas in your home are high priority to get you feeling less overwhelmed right away. For more info on my processes, fees, and availability please contact!


Episode Sponsors |
The Minimalist Moms Podcast would not be possible without the support of weekly sponsors. Choosing brands that I believe in is important to me. I only want to recommend brands that I believe may help you in your daily life. As always, never feel pressured into buying anything. Remember: if you don't need it, it's not a good deal!
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Personal Wellness is NOT About Other People with Cara Clark (EP336)

For those that are new around here, I release bonus episodes that serve a niche part of my audience, I have listeners of all backgrounds that listen to the podcast. If this episode is something that doesn’t fit what you’re looking for, check out the other episode that dropped this week about mental health advocacy with Zachariah Thompson or join me back here next Tuesday for a conversation that you don’t want to miss!﻿
If you've ever wondered whether you have what it takes to homeschool your children, this episode is for you! Joining me today is author, podcaster, and homeschool mom Monica Swanson and she is here to tell you: you can do it. In fact, it can be the most fun, family-unifying, character-building, life-equipping experience you and your children will ever have. “I’ll never say that homeschooling is for everyone,” says Monica. “I do, however, believe that a lot more people would do it—and love it—if they tried it . . . really tried it.” 
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Links Discussed in This Episode

Order a Copy of Minimalist Moms: Living and Parenting with Simplicity


Previous Episode: Simple Ways to Ensure Closeness in Your Family


Book: Teach Your Own by John Holt


Connect with Monica:

Instagram

Website

Book: Becoming Homeschoolers by Monica Swanson



Enjoy this Podcast?
Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your fellow mothers so that they can be inspired to think more and do with less. 
Order (or review) my book, Minimalist Moms: Living & Parenting With Simplicity.

Questions?
You can contact me through my website, find me on Instagram, or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook.

Checkout the Minimalist Moms Podcast storefront for recommendations from Diane.

Need help decluttering? I'm here to help! If you’ve been struggling with motivation to declutter, I’d love to help you achieve your goals in your home. We’ll work together (locally or virtually) to discover what areas in your home are high priority to get you feeling less overwhelmed right away. For more info on my processes, fees, and availability please contact!


Episode Sponsors |
The Minimalist Moms Podcast would not be possible without the support of weekly sponsors. Choosing brands that I believe in is important to me. I only want to recommend brands that I believe may help you in your daily life. As always, never feel pressured into buying anything. Remember: if you don't need it, it's not a good deal!
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EP244: The Open Air Life with Linda Åkeson McGurk

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