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Living a Nordic Life with Fiona McKinna65: What is a Norwegian Confirmation?All throughout the whole of Norway in April, May and June you will people celebrating in a very traditional way. It's all part of the "konfirmasjon" or confirmation, an ancient rite of passage for 15 year olds. For more Nordic living, visit the Living a Nordic Life www.livinganordiclife.comor join us in the Living a Nordic Life Facebook group www.facebook.com/groups/livinganordiclife2025-07-1814 min
Living a Nordic Life with Fiona McKinna64: Why are Scandinavians so Happy?Why are people in Scandinavia and the Nordics so happy? There are lots of factors that contribute to happiness and wellbeing in these countries. Let's explore why and how they make people here so happy and how we can embrace that in our own lives. For more Nordic living, visit the Living a Nordic Life www.livinganordiclife.comor join us in the Living a Nordic Life Facebook group www.facebook.com/groups/livinganordiclife2025-07-0459 min
Living a Nordic Life with Fiona McKinna63: Perennials: A Game Changer for Your Edible Kitchen GardenCreating an edible garden or kitchen garden is incredibly rewarding and it's fun to replant every year, but for something more sustainable that will produce year after year, perennials are a game changer. Perennials are plants that keep going year after year as they get older. They are a wonderful addition to any edible garden. Listen to this episode for some inspiration to get started growing edible perennials. For more Nordic living, visit the Living a Nordic Life www.livinganordiclife.comor join us in the Living a Nordic Life Facebook group www.facebook.com/groups/liv...2025-06-2016 min
Living a Nordic Life with Fiona McKinna62: How to Throw a Nordic Midsummer PartyMidsummer and the celebrations around it are a big deal in the Nordics. We love to throw a party and celebrate the longest day of the year. It's a beautiful season with long, long days, warm sun and an abundance of flowers and foliage. In this episode I share the ways in which you ca have your own Nordic midsummer celebration wherever you are in the world. For more Nordic living, visit the Living a Nordic Life www.livinganordiclife.comor join us in the Living a Nordic Life Facebook group www.facebook.com/groups/livinganordiclife2025-06-0616 min
Living a Nordic Life with Fiona McKinna61: Join me for a Perfect Nordic Summers DayIt's high summer in the Nordics and we like to make the most of the long day and warm weather. Let's take a virtual trip out to a special place and spend the day as we would in Norway when the days are long and the sun shining and we have the chance to get away from civilisation and be in nature For more Nordic living, visit the Living a Nordic Life www.livinganordiclife.comor join us in the Living a Nordic Life Facebook group www.facebook.com/groups/livinganordiclife2025-05-2316 min
Living a Nordic Life with Fiona McKinna60: You Don't Need to be PerfectWe are under constant bombardment from social media, magazines, and TV programs to be more and more perfect. It's exhausting!! Not to mention terrible for our mental health. But did you know that you are allowed to be less than perfect? There are no rules about being perfect and you are fabulous just as you are. In this episode we explore why trying to be perfect is not ideal and how we can accept ourselves as we are. For more Nordic living, visit the Living a Nordic Life www.livinganordiclife.comor join us in the Livin...2025-05-0912 min
Living a Nordic Life with Fiona McKinna59: Six US Cities Where Scandinavian Culture ThrivesIf you have a longing to visit Scandinavian and experience true Scandinavian culture, but you simply can't get there right now, this episode is for you. You don't need to travel to Scandinavia to enjoy some Scandinavian culture. In the US there are some cities that are so Scandinavian that you believe that you are Sweden or Norway, or even Finland.To read the full article go to https://www.livinganordiclife.com/post/six-us-cities-where-scandinavian-culture-thrives For more Nordic living, visit the Living a Nordic Life www.livinganordiclife.comor join us in the Living a No...2025-04-2525 min
Living a Nordic Life with Fiona McKinna58: Nordic Wisdom: The Holistic Approach to Women's HealthThe Nordic approach to health rarely focusses on one part of the body, but more on the whole body and mind. Women's health in particular shows this with high quality of life, long lives and general good health in the Nordics. But we don't need to live in the Nordics to embrace the same holistic approach to our health. Join me, Fiona, in this episode as I share the ways in which Nordic women make the most of good health.You might also enjoy the accompanying blog post:https://www.livinganordiclife.com/post/nordic-wisdom-the-holistic-approach-to-women-s-health2025-04-1126 min
Living a Nordic Life with Fiona McKinna57: Charming Nordic Easter customsNot all Easter traditions revolve around the festival of Easter itself. In the Nordics there are some fun and less conventional traditions that happen at Easter at a time when we are beginning to get longer days, warmer weather and time to spend outside in nature. For more Nordic living, visit the Living a Nordic Life www.livinganordiclife.comor join us in the Living a Nordic Life Facebook group www.facebook.com/groups/livinganordiclife2025-03-2821 min
Living a Nordic Life with Fiona McKinna56: Essential Nordic living ideals explained quicklyLagom, sisu, hygge, friluftsliv and fika are all Nordic concepts that can seem a little mysterious, but they contribute to the great quality of life that people in the Nordics enjoy. We don't need to live in the Nordics to enjoy them ourselves. In this episode we look at each of these ideals and how we can embrace them in our own lives For more Nordic living, visit the Living a Nordic Life www.livinganordiclife.comor join us in the Living a Nordic Life Facebook group www.facebook.com/groups/livinganordiclife2025-03-1422 min
Living a Nordic Life with Fiona McKinna55: Unlock the secret power of to-do listsTo-do lists get a bit of bad press. They are seen as something that uptight people tend to do, but I want to share a few things that might change your mind and show you that to-to lists can have a huge amount of power in our lives. For more Nordic living, visit the Living a Nordic Life www.livinganordiclife.comor join us in the Living a Nordic Life Facebook group www.facebook.com/groups/livinganordiclife2025-02-2818 min
Living a Nordic Life with Fiona McKinna54: How to celebrate your birthday Norwegian styleBirthday celebrations are different the world over and even from family to family. Norwegian birthday celebrations are no exception, but there are some unwritten rules that you might need to know before you attend a Norwegian birthday party or decide to throw your own. For more Nordic living, visit the Living a Nordic Life www.livinganordiclife.comor join us in the Living a Nordic Life Facebook group www.facebook.com/groups/livinganordiclife2025-02-1419 min
Living a Nordic Life with Fiona McKinna53: Procrastination: is it always a bad thingProcrastination gets a really bad press. We are encouraged to be busy and productive at all times, so is procrastination the worst thing in the world?? I have a few ideas that might suggest otherwise For more Nordic living, visit the Living a Nordic Life www.livinganordiclife.comor join us in the Living a Nordic Life Facebook group www.facebook.com/groups/livinganordiclife2025-01-3113 min
Living a Nordic Life with Fiona McKinna52: 10 ways to make life lovelyWe might strive to have a life we see on social media or in magazines, but we actually have what we need to live a lovely life already. We simply need reminding of it.In this episode I share 10 ways to make life lovely in gentle and easy ways For more Nordic living, visit the Living a Nordic Life www.livinganordiclife.comor join us in the Living a Nordic Life Facebook group www.facebook.com/groups/livinganordiclife2025-01-1717 min
Living a Nordic Life with Fiona McKinna51: What to expect when your child starts 1st grade in NorwayAs a parent it's nerve-wracking when your child starts school, but even more so when it's in another country. This episode is for everyone who feels that way (and those who don't). Maybe you have just moved to Norway and are wondering what school will be like for your little one, or perhaps you are a teacher yourself and want to know, or maybe you are just curious. Join me in this episode as I share what the start of 1st grade is like for children and parents. It's not as frightening as it might seem! Fo...2024-12-2031 min
Living a Nordic Life with Fiona McKinna50: Førjulshygge, the cosiness before ChristmasIn Norway there is a special word for the cosiness before Christmas. It's called førjulshygge and it's taken very seriously. Join me in this episode as I take you on journey to a Norwegian Christmas market and the very essence of what førjulshygge means. For more Nordic living, visit the Living a Nordic Life www.livinganordiclife.comor join us in the Living a Nordic Life Facebook group www.facebook.com/groups/livinganordiclife2024-12-0613 min
Living a Nordic Life with Fiona McKinna49: The mysteries of the Nordic primstavThe Nordic primstav or runic calendar is an iconic piece of Norwegian cultural history. Although no longer in use it still has a profound influence on every day life in Norway and the special days that are celebrated throughout the year.Want to know more? Join me in this episode to learn about the history of the primstav and what it means today.To learn even more and to follow my own journey through the primstav year, take a look at my website - www.livinganordiclife.com/primstavFor about the primstav in No...2024-11-2219 min
Living a Nordic Life with Fiona McKinna48: How to Start Embracing a Simpler LifeIn 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. For more Nordic living, visit the Living a Nordic Life www.livinganordiclife.comor join us in the Living a Nordic Life Facebook group www.facebook.com/groups/livinganordiclife2024-11-0828 min
Living a Nordic Life with Fiona McKinna47: How to stop hating winterUnless 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 Coursewww.liv...2024-10-2524 min
Living a Nordic Life with Fiona McKinna46: 17 Simple or Free Autumn ActivitiesAutumn 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. For more Nordic living, visit the Living a Nordic Life www.livinganordiclife.comor join us in the Living a Nordic Life Facebook group www.facebook.com/groups/livinganordiclife2024-10-1121 min
Living a Nordic Life with Fiona McKinna45: How to embrace Scandinavian coffee cultureYou 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. For more Nordic living, visit the Living a Nordic Life www.livinganordiclife.comor join us in the Living a Nordic Life Facebook group www.facebook.com/groups/livinganordiclife2024-09-2715 min
Living a Nordic Life with Fiona McKinna44: The Harryhandel, some modern Norwegian culture (if you can call it that!!)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". For more Nordic living, visit the Living a Nordic Life www.livinganordiclife.comor join us in the Living a Nordic Life Facebook group www.facebook.com/groups/livinganordiclife2024-09-1312 min
Living a Nordic Life with Fiona McKinna43: A beginners guide to foragingForaging 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. For more Nordic living, visit the Living a Nordic Life www.livinganordiclife.comor join us in the Living a Nordic Life Facebook group www.facebook.com/groups/livinganordiclife2024-08-3026 min
Living a Nordic Life with Fiona McKinna42: Den utedoDen 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" For more Nordic living, visit the Living a Nordic Life www.livinganordiclife.comor join us in the Living a Nordic Life Facebook group www.facebook.com/groups/livinganordiclife2024-08-1610 min
Living a Nordic Life with Fiona McKinna41: What can Nordic habits do for you?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. For more Nordic living, visit the Living a Nordic Life www.livinganordiclife.comor join us in the Living a Nordic Life Facebook group www.facebook.com...2024-08-0216 min
Living a Nordic Life with Fiona McKinna40: Nordic Folk tales with Eric Stavney of Nordic on TapWhat 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 For more Nordic living, visit the Living a Nordic Life www.livinganordiclife.comor join us in the Living a Nordic Life Facebook group www.facebook.com/groups/livinganordiclife2024-07-1934 min
Living a Nordic Life with Fiona McKinna39: Bærtur, the annual Nordic berry picking tripIn 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? For more Nordic living, visit the Living a Nordic Life www.livinganordiclife.comor join us in the Living a Nordic Life Facebook group www.facebook.com/groups/livinganordiclife2024-07-0516 min
Living a Nordic Life with Fiona McKinna38: 7 Reasons to keep chickensI am a firm advocate of keeping hens, but it's for more than simply to collect eggs. They offer us so many things including a wonderful benefit to our mental health. So if you are considering keeping chickens and not quite sure, let me share some reasons why you will love chicken keeping. For more Nordic living, visit the Living a Nordic Life www.livinganordiclife.comor join us in the Living a Nordic Life Facebook group www.facebook.com/groups/livinganordiclife2024-06-2120 min
Living a Nordic Life with Fiona McKinna37: Nostalgia, the secret hygge ingredientNostalgia has a special way of raising our level of happiness and we don't even have to have experienced something to appreciate the nostalgia For more Nordic living, visit the Living a Nordic Life www.livinganordiclife.comor join us in the Living a Nordic Life Facebook group www.facebook.com/groups/livinganordiclife2024-06-0720 min
Living a Nordic Life with Fiona McKinna36: How to have a Nordic conversation (Nordic conversations are different)Nordic conversations are not quite the same as conversations we might have elsewhere. There are some subtle differences that you might miss if you weren't looking for them but I am going to share a few with you in this episode. For more Nordic living, visit the Living a Nordic Life www.livinganordiclife.comor join us in the Living a Nordic Life Facebook group www.facebook.com/groups/livinganordiclife2024-05-2414 min
Living a Nordic Life with Fiona McKinna35: How to celebrate Syttende Mai your way17 May is Norway's national day and after Christmas is probably the biggest celebration of the year for Norwegians. It's taken very seriously with parades, parties and nationwide festivities.But you don't have to live in Norway to celebrate like a Norwegian. Let me inspire you to create your own Syttende Mai celebration wherever you are in the world. For more Nordic living, visit the Living a Nordic Life www.livinganordiclife.comor join us in the Living a Nordic Life Facebook group www.facebook.com/groups/livinganordiclife2024-05-1016 min
Living a Nordic Life with Fiona McKinna34: Hyttelivet, more than just a trip to the cabinHyttelivet or cabin life is an integral part of the Nordic life. Many people in Norway have access to a cabin either as owners or a family cabin and they are often in fairly remote areas. Hyttelivet is not just about spending time at your cabin; it's a whole way of life including certain activities, cabin friends and even what you eat. For more Nordic living, visit the Living a Nordic Life www.livinganordiclife.comor join us in the Living a Nordic Life Facebook group www.facebook.com/groups/livinganordiclife2024-04-1911 min
Living a Nordic Life with Fiona McKinna33: Norwegian schools, what are they likeNordic schools are often hailed as being the best in the world and they are certainly ver good, but as a new parent in te Nordics (or one arriving from another country) what can you expect to find in a Norwegian school? In this episode I share my own experiences as a foreigner in Norway with 3 children and hopefully allay some of your fears and answer some of your questions about what to expect in school. For more Nordic living, visit the Living a Nordic Life www.livinganordiclife.comor join us in the Living a N...2024-04-0524 min
Living a Nordic Life with Fiona McKinna32: How to enjoy Easter like a NorwegianEaster in the Nordics is a time of longer days, shorter evenings and some more unusual traditions that you might not expect like "påskekrim" or Easter crime. And no it's not a crazy festival of crime as you might at first suspect.... For more Nordic living, visit the Living a Nordic Life www.livinganordiclife.comor join us in the Living a Nordic Life Facebook group www.facebook.com/groups/livinganordiclife2024-03-2214 min
Living a Nordic Life with Fiona McKinna31: How to greet spring like a NorwegianAfter a long, dark winter the promise of spring is pretty exciting in the Nordics. And it's really embraced with gentle enthusiasm. The slight warmth from the sun is never wasted and you will find that normally reserved Norwegians are all out and about making the most of those first rays.It's an infectious time of joy and optimism. So how can we all embrace spring like we're Norwegian? Let me tell you. For more Nordic living, visit the Living a Nordic Life www.livinganordiclife.comor join us in the Living a Nordic Life...2024-03-0814 min
Living a Nordic Life with Fiona McKinna30: How to eat a healthy Nordic dietThe Nordic diet and way of eating has been popular for many years and there are lots of different resources showing us how to do it. But how do people eat here in the Nordics everyday? I invite into my life for a glimpse of how my family and I eat a Nordic diet (in Norway), the way we eat and foods we enjoy (and avoid). For more Nordic living, visit the Living a Nordic Life www.livinganordiclife.comor join us in the Living a Nordic Life Facebook group www.facebook.com/groups/livinganordiclife2024-02-2331 min
Living a Nordic Life with Fiona McKinna29: How to start an edible kitchen garden with Ines & Eric Batterton of My Nordic GardenSo many of us enjoy gardening as a way to slow down and be more intentional and it's even more rewarding if we can grow something to eat. In this episode I am joined by guests Ines & Eric Batterton from My Nordic Garden who talk us through the initial steps to starting a beautiful, sustainable kitchen garden.You can visit Ines and Eric's website at www.mynordicgarden.caFor more about Ines' gorgeous kitchen garden planner I talk about in the podcast go to www.mynordicgarden.ca/calendars2024 For more Nordic living, visit the L...2024-02-0936 min
Nordic on Tap - the podcastNorwegian Society and the Laws of JanteNordic society seems to be governed by a set of unspoken rules on how to behave around others. These rules or "laws" were first articulated by the Danish author, Aksel Sandemose in a novel that described life in a fictional town called Jante, ruled by a set of ten laws. The laws dictated that no one was to be boastful, to think they are more special than anyone else, not to imagine themselves as better than anyone else. They were known as Janteloven, or the Laws of Jante.
Sound familiar? Have any relatives that strictly mind their ow...2024-02-0742 min
Living a Nordic Life with Fiona McKinna28: Five simple ways to add some Nordic routineSometimes even simple changes can make a difference to our lives and in my time living in Norway I have noticed a few things that have made really positive changes in my life. In this episode I share 5 simple ways that you can add some Nordic routine to your life. They are all easy to implement and the great news is that you can start today, right now in fact! For more Nordic living, visit the Living a Nordic Life www.livinganordiclife.comor join us in the Living a Nordic Life Facebook group www.facebook.co...2024-01-2612 min
Living a Nordic Life with Fiona McKinna27: The Power of BoringBoring doesn't have to be...well... boring. It has a hidden power to it that takes a bit of digging to find. It can bring security and comfort. Let me tell you more.. For more Nordic living, visit the Living a Nordic Life www.livinganordiclife.comor join us in the Living a Nordic Life Facebook group www.facebook.com/groups/livinganordiclife2024-01-1209 min
Living a Nordic Life with Fiona McKinna26: God jul fra Norge, Merry Christmas from NorwayGod jul fra Norge, Merry Christmas from Norway.Join me on a little journey through a Nordic Christmas as I paint you a picture of what Christmas is like in Norway with it's snow, pine trees and cosy winters. For more Nordic living, visit the Living a Nordic Life www.livinganordiclife.comor join us in the Living a Nordic Life Facebook group www.facebook.com/groups/livinganordiclife2023-12-2214 min
Living a Nordic Life with Fiona McKinna25: How to Celebrate Christmas Nordic StyleNordic Christmases are as magical as you would imagine with snowy scenes, the smells of spices and hot gløgg and all the beautiful Christmas decor you would expect. But we don't need to live in the Nordics to bring some Nordic festive feel to our own lives. Let me give you some ideas to bring that into your own festivities. If you are struggling to get outside over the winter, I have a couple of things that might help:Friluftsliv: The Nordic Art of Loving the OutdoorsLoving Winter Like You're Nordic course2023-12-0817 min
Living a Nordic Life with Fiona McKinna24: Norwegian knitting cultureYou might think that knitting is for grandmas, but I can assure you that knitting in the Nordics is something that is very much alive and well! Join me for a journey through Norwegian knitting culture as we look at it's origins from the 1500s right up to the present day and the most popular and recognisable pattern, the Marius For more Nordic living, visit the Living a Nordic Life www.livinganordiclife.comor join us in the Living a Nordic Life Facebook group www.facebook.com/groups/livinganordiclife2023-11-2421 min
Living a Nordic Life with Fiona McKinna23: How to do Winter Like a NorwegianWinter can be a daunting time for many people, but somehow everyone in the Nordics seems to look forward to it. So what is the secret to enjoying and embracing winter like you're Nordic?If you want to learn how to truly embrace winter like you're Norwegian then take a look at my Loving Winter Like You're Nordic course - https://payhip.com/b/ePrCW For more Nordic living, visit the Living a Nordic Life www.livinganordiclife.comor join us in the Living a Nordic Life Facebook group www.facebook.com/groups/livinganordiclife2023-11-1012 min
Living a Nordic Life with Fiona McKinna22: What is a Norwegian kindergarten like?The Nordic schooling system is often hailed as being one of the best in the world, but is it really like?My youngest daughter recently started kindergarten in our small village in Norway and I have been really impressed with it, so I thought it would be informative and interesting to share our experiences of a Norwegian kindergarten. For more Nordic living, visit the Living a Nordic Life www.livinganordiclife.comor join us in the Living a Nordic Life Facebook group www.facebook.com/groups/livinganordiclife2023-10-2918 min
Living a Nordic Life with Fiona McKinna21: The Nordic Appreciation of CraftsmanshipIn the Nordic countries and Scandinavia keeping traditions and skills alive is very important and because of this there is a deep appreciation of craftsmanship. Knitting, carving and ancient skills that have been passed down through generations and link us to the past are held in high regard and as such people who have these skills are well paid and able in their turn to train the next generation of artisans. For more Nordic living, visit the Living a Nordic Life www.livinganordiclife.comor join us in the Living a Nordic Life Facebook group www.f...2023-10-1511 min
The Hygge at Home PodcastEpisode 2 - Hygge vs Living a Nordic Life with Fiona McKinnaIn today's episode we're diving into one of my favourite topics - understanding the meaning of hygge and how different people experience it.
You will hear a lovely analogy about hygge from Meik Wiking taken from the beautiful 'The Little Book of Hygge'.
We also have our first guest speaker, Fiona McKinna from 'Living a Nordic Life Wherever you are', who will be telling us all about life in the Nordics. 2023-10-0617 min
Living a Nordic Life with Fiona McKinna20: Ten reasons to love friluftslivFriluftsliv is such a huge part of life in the Nordics. It means outdoor living, but it is so much more than just getting outside. It's all about taking care of our mental and physical wellbeing by being outside in nature and enjoying all the benefits that has to offer to us.But why even bother? Let me give you a few reasons to get some Nordic friluftsliv into your own life For more Nordic living, visit the Living a Nordic Life www.livinganordiclife.comor join us in the Living a Nordic Life Fac...2023-09-2414 min
Living a Nordic Life with Fiona McKinna19: The Art of Hygge LightingAs we head into autumn in the northern hemisphere we want to create cosy, welcoming homes ready for the colder days of winter. Lighting is something that can make us feel instantly warm and cosy, or conversely cold and uncomfortable. This is where the art of hygge lighting comes in... For more Nordic living, visit the Living a Nordic Life www.livinganordiclife.comor join us in the Living a Nordic Life Facebook group www.facebook.com/groups/livinganordiclife2023-09-1711 min
Living a Nordic Life with Fiona McKinna18: Jante's Law, the Unwritten Scandinavian LawNo, not an actual law but a secret code of "rules" that influences every part of Nordic life from the way we treat others to the Nordic characteristic modesty. But what is it exactly? Let me tell you more about it.. For more Nordic living, visit the Living a Nordic Life www.livinganordiclife.comor join us in the Living a Nordic Life Facebook group www.facebook.com/groups/livinganordiclife2023-09-1014 min
Living a Nordic Life with Fiona McKinna17: How to enjoy autumn like you're NordicFor some people autumn is an effortless love affair, but for others it's a tough season to love. I was one of those who dreaded autumn, but since moving to Norway I have learnt to love it and I want you to love it too. For more Nordic living, visit the Living a Nordic Life www.livinganordiclife.comor join us in the Living a Nordic Life Facebook group www.facebook.com/groups/livinganordiclife2023-09-0311 min
Living a Nordic Life with Fiona McKinna16. How having 2 chronic incurable diseases has made me healthierWhat a crazy statement to make and probably the craziest I have ever said! But it's a fact. In 2014 I was diagnosed with Meniere's disease and in 2022 with autoimmune thyroiditis (Hashimoto's disease), but both of these have forced me to choose healthy and intentional living. Nordic living and the Nordic habits have been my saving grace and helped me cope with two difficult diseases. For more Nordic living, visit the Living a Nordic Life www.livinganordiclife.comor join us in the Living a Nordic Life Facebook group www.facebook.com/groups/livinganordiclife2023-08-2019 min
Living a Nordic Life with Fiona McKinna15: How to holiday like a NorwegianThe summer holiday season it not over yet! Norwegians are very good at holidaying, but it might not be quite what you expect. Let me tell you how they holiday in Norway and really make the most of Norway itself. For more Nordic living, visit the Living a Nordic Life www.livinganordiclife.comor join us in the Living a Nordic Life Facebook group www.facebook.com/groups/livinganordiclife2023-08-1310 min
Living a Nordic Life with Fiona McKinna14: Ten Signs you might be a NordophileYou love all things Nordic! Nordic living is something that you feel is in your blood. You are a Nordophile. A Nordophile is someone who loves all things Nordic.I want to share a fun, tongue-in-cheek episode with you where we explore some of things I think make you a Nordophile For more Nordic living, visit the Living a Nordic Life www.livinganordiclife.comor join us in the Living a Nordic Life Facebook group www.facebook.com/groups/livinganordiclife2023-08-0613 min
Living a Nordic Life with Fiona McKinna13: What's it like to be pregnant and have a baby in NorwayHaving a baby can be a nerve-racking time, but having a baby out of you home country can be terrifying. Well, not so much if you are living in the Nordics. Let me tell you what it's REALLY like to be pregnant and have a baby in Norway. PS no TMI details, I promise! For more Nordic living, visit the Living a Nordic Life www.livinganordiclife.comor join us in the Living a Nordic Life Facebook group www.facebook.com/groups/livinganordiclife2023-07-2315 min
Living a Nordic Life with Fiona McKinna12: Travelling to Norway: 10 tips to make you look like a localTravelling to any other country can be daunting and culture differences can always be surprising. So let me tell you a bit about Norwegian culture so you can look like a local when you are here. For more Nordic living, visit the Living a Nordic Life www.livinganordiclife.comor join us in the Living a Nordic Life Facebook group www.facebook.com/groups/livinganordiclife2023-07-1616 min
Living a Nordic Life with Fiona McKinna11: Ten Ways my Life is Better Living in NorwayLiving in Norway is very different to the life I was brought up with in England, but there are habits and traditions that I have learnt in Norway that I would take with me anywhere. Let me share with you the ones I would never be without. For more Nordic living, visit the Living a Nordic Life www.livinganordiclife.comor join us in the Living a Nordic Life Facebook group www.facebook.com/groups/livinganordiclife2023-07-0915 min
Living a Nordic Life with Fiona McKinna10: Is Nordic Living for Me?You might have asked yourself this question already and it's one that we often ask ourselves when we look at a new way of living. But if you answer "yes" to even one of my questions then Nordic living is right for you. For more Nordic living, visit the Living a Nordic Life www.livinganordiclife.comor join us in the Living a Nordic Life Facebook group www.facebook.com/groups/livinganordiclife2023-07-0212 min
Living a Nordic Life with Fiona McKinna9: Seven Ways to Experience Scandinavia at Home (wherever you are)If you are like me you might find yourself daydreaming of places you have visited or want to visit, but we don't have to visit Scandinavia to have a little piece of it in our lives every day.I have 7 ways to bring Scandinavia into your home right now. For more Nordic living, visit the Living a Nordic Life www.livinganordiclife.comor join us in the Living a Nordic Life Facebook group www.facebook.com/groups/livinganordiclife2023-06-2514 min
Living a Nordic Life with Fiona McKinna8: Gardening for Wildlife in NorwayAs you might already know gardening is a very popular hobby in Norway but you might not know that Nordics gardens tend to be much less formal and have a more natural look than in other countries.Gardening for wildlife is something that many people want to embrace, so let me tell you how I do it from my small piece of Norway.If you'd like to see some photos of my garden in Norway and our efforts to encourage wildlife, you can read my blog posts here https://www.livinganordiclife.com/post/gardening-for-wildlife 2023-06-1824 min
Living a Nordic Life with Fiona McKinna7: How to Celebrate Midsommar Like a NorwegianMidsommar or Sankthans is a fun and important celebration in the Nordic calendar and something we can celebrate wherever we are in the world. It's a great way to remind ourselves of the beauty of summer and mark the longest days with something special and memorable.To learn how to embrace a Nordic midsommar in all it's beauty, have a look at my book "Midsummer in the Nordics". You can read more here - www.livinganordiclife.com/nordic-midsummer-eguide For more Nordic living, visit the Living a Nordic Life www.livinganordiclife.comor join us in...2023-06-1112 min
Living a Nordic Life with Fiona McKinna6: Friluftsliv, How To Get Outdoors The Nordic WayGetting outside is a core part of living a Nordic life and something that can benefit both our minds and bodies. But how do we even start? And can we ever be like they are in the Nordics? YES, we can. Let me tell you how.If you enjoyed this episode you will love my book, Friluftsliv: The Nordic Art of Loving the Outdoors. You can get your copy here - www.livinganordiclife.com/friluftsliv-eguide For more Nordic living, visit the Living a Nordic Life www.livinganordiclife.comor join us in the Living a Nord...2023-06-0416 min
Living a Nordic Life with Fiona McKinna5: What Does a Nordic Life FEEL Like?I talk a lot about all the wonderful Nordi habits we can embrace to make life simpler and cosier, but what does a Nordic life actually feel like? I invite into my life to hear what my Nordic life feels like to live in and all the things I do that keep me grounded and intentional in the way I live. For more Nordic living, visit the Living a Nordic Life www.livinganordiclife.comor join us in the Living a Nordic Life Facebook group www.facebook.com/groups/livinganordiclife2023-05-2811 min
Living a Nordic Life with Fiona McKinna4: Ten Nordic Living MythsI often hear myths about Nordic living and how you have to live to truly embrace a Nordic lifestyle. So I thought it would be fun to share this slightly tongue-in-cheek episode with you.Do you have any you can add? If so I'd love to hear from you. Drop me an email at fiona@livinganordiclife.com For more Nordic living, visit the Living a Nordic Life www.livinganordiclife.comor join us in the Living a Nordic Life Facebook group www.facebook.com/groups/livinganordiclife2023-05-2315 min
Living a Nordic Life with Fiona McKinna3: Ten Nordic Habits That Can Do Us GoodThe Nordic countries are so often used as a shining example of how to live, but what makes people so happy here? There are some Nordic habits that we can all benefit from and bring into our lives wherever we are in the world. For more Nordic living, visit the Living a Nordic Life www.livinganordiclife.comor join us in the Living a Nordic Life Facebook group www.facebook.com/groups/livinganordiclife2023-05-1914 min
Living a Nordic Life with Fiona McKinna2: What is Nordic Living?What is Nordic living even?? It's something I am often asked and it can be a bit of a contentious subject! Let me tell you what Nordic living is from my point of view. It's certainly not all fluffy socks and candles, but it a deep seated and important part of life in the Nordics and something that we can all embrace wherever we are in the world. For more Nordic living, visit the Living a Nordic Life www.livinganordiclife.comor join us in the Living a Nordic Life Facebook group www.facebook.com...2023-05-1914 min
Living a Nordic Life with Fiona McKinna1: Welcome to The Living a Nordic Life PodcastVelkommen to the Living a Nordic Life podcast. Join me for a journey into the simple, intentional and cosy life of Nordic living. I'll be sharing Nordic traditions, Nordic habits and everyday Nordic life from my home in southern Norway.Let me introduce myself...For more Nordic living, visit the Living a Nordic Life website www.livinganordiclife.com or join us in the Living a Nordic Life Facebook group www.facebook.com/groups/livinganordiclife For more Nordic living, visit the Living a Nordic Life www.livinganordiclife.comor join us in the...2023-05-1805 min