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Living a Nordic Life with Fiona McKinna

The Living a Nordic Life podcast is dedicated to helping you live a cosier, simpler and more intentional life the Nordic way. Hosted by Fiona McKinna, each episode shows you how to make life simpler, happier and healthier the way people in the Nordics live. From Nordic eating habits, to getting outdoors Nordic style, to Nordic habits that you need in your life. Tune in for inspiration, ideas and encouragement to embrace a simple, cosy and intentional life the Nordic way.

Episodes published every other Friday.

You can also visit my website for some instant ways to start living the Nordic way. www.livinganordiclife.com and find me on Instagram at www.instagram.com/nordiclife_podcast

Copyright: © 2024 Living a Nordic Life with Fiona McKinna

Latest Episodes:

67: How to Make Life Easier with Menu Planning Aug 15, 2025

Show notes

Life can be pretty hectic whether we like it or not, but taking back some control can be simple and easy. One of the ways we can be better organised and make life simpler is with some weekly menu planning. It doesn't have to be boring with these easy-to-implement tips you can take the stress out of preparing meals and stop wondering "what's for dinner".

Get your Living a Nordic Life weekly menu planner here - https://workdrive.zoho.eu/file/9zsjodd0a506767bd425f9df39c4cc804ec3c

For more Nordic living, visit the Living a Nordic Life www.livinganordiclife.com
or join us in the Living a Nordic Life Facebook group www.facebook.com/groups/livinganordiclife

66: Getting Prepared: School Starts Soon in Norway Aug 01, 2025

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The middle of August is the start of the new school year in Norway. It's a time of excitement and a few nerves, but before school starts we have to get some supplies in. Join me in this episode as I discuss what my three children need for school.

Hilsen fra Fiona

For more Nordic living, visit the Living a Nordic Life www.livinganordiclife.com
or join us in the Living a Nordic Life Facebook group www.facebook.com/groups/livinganordiclife

65: What is a Norwegian Confirmation? Jul 18, 2025

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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.

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or join us in the Living a Nordic Life Facebook group www.facebook.com/groups/livinganordiclife

64: Why are Scandinavians so Happy? Jul 04, 2025

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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.com
or join us in the Living a Nordic Life Facebook group www.facebook.com/groups/livinganordiclife

63: Perennials: A Game Changer for Your Edible Kitchen Garden Jun 20, 2025

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Creating 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.com
or join us in the Living a Nordic Life Facebook group www.facebook.com/groups/livinganordiclife

62: How to Throw a Nordic Midsummer Party Jun 06, 2025

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Midsummer 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.com
or join us in the Living a Nordic Life Facebook group www.facebook.com/groups/livinganordiclife

61: Join me for a Perfect Nordic Summers Day May 23, 2025

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It'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.com
or join us in the Living a Nordic Life Facebook group www.facebook.com/groups/livinganordiclife

60: You Don't Need to be Perfect May 09, 2025

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We 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.com
or join us in the Living a Nordic Life Facebook group www.facebook.com/groups/livinganordiclife

59: Six US Cities Where Scandinavian Culture Thrives Apr 25, 2025

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If 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.com
or join us in the Living a Nordic Life Facebook group www.facebook.com/groups/livinganordiclife

58: Nordic Wisdom: The Holistic Approach to Women's Health Apr 11, 2025

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The 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-health

For more Nordic living, visit the Living a Nordic Life www.livinganordiclife.com
or join us in the Living a Nordic Life Facebook group www.facebook.com/groups/livinganordiclife

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