In this inspiring episode of Swedes on the Loose, Hulda Guðmundsdóttir shares her journey from Iceland to Sweden, the United States, and back again. A registered nurse and breast cancer survivor, Hulda opens up about navigating different healthcare systems, facing life-changing challenges, and choosing to live one day at a time. Now pursuing advanced training as a nurse anesthetist in Sweden, she reflects on motherhood, resilience, and the courage to follow your heart home.

In this powerful and deeply moving episode, Christina and Sandra sit down with Lisa Lannon — former Las Vegas police officer turned co-founder of Warriors Heart, one of the nation’s leading treatment centers for veterans and first responders.

Lisa shares the raw story behind her husband Josh’s battle with alcoholism and how that journey led them to open their first rehab facility in 2003. What began as personal survival evolved into a national mission: helping those who serve others heal from addiction, PTSD, and trauma.

Set against the Swedes on the Loose backdrop of female empowerment and honest conversation, this episode is about resilience, redemption, and building something bigger than yourself.

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In this episode of Swedes on the Loose, Christina and Sandra get candid about the reality of building a podcast from scratch. They talk openly about a rocky start, stalled momentum, and what it really takes to grow traction without losing authenticity. From brainstorming collaborations and guest ideas to leaning on their community for feedback and support, this conversation blends strategy with real life updates, travel plans, and creative pursuits. A refreshingly honest look at growth, patience, and staying connected while finding your voice.

In this upbeat episode Sandra and Christina check in, reflect on 2025, and walk through Mel Robbins’ “Make This Your Best Year” questions. They share honest high and low points (losses, health goals, career wins), lessons learned about resilience and self-worth, and practical intentions for 2026—more outdoor movement, decluttering, and stronger boundaries.

Why do so many organizing systems fall apart, even after buying the bins, labels, and shelves? Professional organizer Jessa Scott from Professional Organizing Plus joins Christina and Sandra to reveal the step most people skip: decluttering first. Jessa breaks down her proven 5-step reset method, shares practical tips for tackling garages, closets, and pantries, and explains how to get the whole family involved without turning it into a battle. The conversation also explores the psychology behind clutter, why letting go is so hard, and how to start small so your organizing efforts actually stick in 2026.

From the environmental cost of AI and unexpectedly warm winters to Swiss fondue traditions and New Year reflections, we ease into a wide-ranging conversation about family rhythms, health goals, retirement dreams, and what it means to build a life with intention. The episode culminates in a powerful vision for a farm community supporting young adults with special needs.

In this cozy, end-of-year catch-up, we trade stories from the holiday hustle, from tech hiccups and Christmas decorating to pets taking over the house and kitchens filled with gingerbread, bread baking experiments, and Swedish holiday traditions. Along the way, we swap gift ideas, share family updates, and explore how AI tools are quietly reshaping everyday work and education. Equal parts festive, personal, and practical, this episode feels like a warm conversation over coffee, mug warmer optional.

Sandra and Christina swap Thanksgiving stories, from Beef Wellingtons to smoked turkey feasts. They gush over a new high-tech barn, and chat Christmas décor, glögg mishaps, kitten adoptions, and preparations for the Swedish-American Christmas Market. With Advent traditions, shopping plans, and upcoming visits, it’s a festive whirlwind of food, horses, and Swedish holiday spirit.

n this episode of Swedes on the Loose we and some of our Swedish friends compare Thanksgiving memories and traditions as Swedish expats—debating turkey vs. alternatives (prime rib, beef Wellington), favorite sides and desserts, and low-pressure Friendsgiving ideas. We chat with Lena, Suzanne and Anki, share family anecdotes, plan meetups, plus a fun horse-health tangent about “cresty” necks. Warm, community-focused, and full of food talk and laughs.

We catch up on life — a whirlwind New Orleans trip, rescued kittens needing vet care, the ever-growing dog & cat crew (Charlie, Gunner, Tucker, Finnegan, Phoenix, Felix), and plans for visiting a new barn with lessons and a jumping arena. We discuss podcast tech/platform worries and Ricky helping with editing, Ability360 and Mia gaining independence via paratransit, and an incredible Northern Lights sighting with requests for time-lapse photography tips. Cozy, pet-filled conversation with plans to record from the barn in December.