Living a Nordic Life with Fiona McKinna

In a busy, pressured and technology filled world, simple living seems ever more appealing.  We don't need to completely strip away our lifestyles to achieve more simplicity (and happiness) in our lives.  In this episode we look at the easy ways in which you can embrace a simpler life and find fulfillment and joy in the every day.

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Unless you live in a tropical climate, winter is something we can't avoid.  But we don't need to dread it and endure it.  In the Nordics people actually look forward to winter!  
In this episode I share some ways in which you can not only get through winter with a smile, but even enjoy it.

If you are ready to embrace winter like you are Nordic and make the most of it rather than count the days until spring I have some things to help you:

Loving Winter Like You're Nordic Course
www.livinganordiclife.com/loving-winter-course

Living a Nordic Life Facebook group for a fabulous group of like-minded people
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Autumn is a magical time when it's perfect to be outside and making the most of the coller weather before winter arrives.

Lots of us love autumn, but what happen when we run out of ideas to keep ourselves entertained?  I have 17 simple or free autumn activities that you are going to love.

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You might not instantly think of the Nordic countries when you think of coffee culture, but they are the biggest coffee drinkers in the world.

Join me to explore the Scandinavian coffee culture, how to drink it and why you will never find a pumpkin iced latte here.

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The harryhandel is a bit of modern Norwegian culture that you might not have heard of if you don't live in Norway or Sweden.  Join me in this episode for a light-hearted look at the "harry".

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Foraging can be an enormous amount of fun and really rewarding.  Not only does it get us outside into the fresh air, but we learn new skills, learn about our environment and follow the seasons.

Let me inspire you to start a new hobby of one of life's simple pleasures - foraging.

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Den utedo or the Norwegian outside toilet is a slightly mysterious looking and rather cute building, but it also has a great deal of history and is an important part of Norwegian culture.  Join me as we take a lighthearted look at the "utedo"

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Changing our habits in small ways can have a huge impact on our lives, but we don't need to sweep everything off the table to make a difference and to feel great again.

Nordic habits are the things that have had the greatest benefit on my life, and in this episode I want to share how they can help you too wherever you are in the world.

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What makes a folk tale?

In this episode I talk to Eric Stavney of Nordic on Tap about the importance of folk tales in our lives and what Nordic folk tales mean to him.

Eric is a passionate podcaster and storyteller and his podcast is inspiring and enlightening.  You can find Eric's podcast at www.nordicontap.com

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In the late summer and early autumn the forests in Norway are full not only of berries, but berry pickers.  It can be a bit of a surprise for those of us not born to it, but the annual berry picking trip is embraced with a huge amount of enthusiasm here.  So how can we have own Nordic inspired berry trip?

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