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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As mentioned in the episode:

• 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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