Hillside Talks

Hi Guys, It is not possible for me to record, edit and keep up with making episodes during our summer break, I always take school breaks off to spend time with family and resting.. I am not a great multitasker:)! I will leave links to some older episodes which I think you would enjoy and I'll see you back here in August for more intentional living content. Happy summer! Ep 3: My Story with Bu...

One year ago I did a 6 weeks digital detox or Declutter as Cal Newport calls it. I seriously edited down my time on screens; Tv, Streaming, Social media scrolling and family admin got an overhaul too. It is now a year ago, and I want to share how it is going, what are my habits now, did I slide back into my old habits? Did I stick with most of my new habits? And how did the digital detox change th...

Summer break is coming up, so let's look into what strategies we can use, so we have a fun and restfull summer. Summers to most means plenty of activity, but how do we avoid burning by the end, and is it possible to actually find some rest during a summer break. Yes it is, and in this episode we look at how. I share our strategies of how we plan our breaks, how we schedule, space things out....

After an overwhelming season in my life I found myself needing a reset in a few areas of life. Morten and I made a list and I've implemented practices that I know will help me get back to the healthy rythems that help me thrive. This is a personal episode and very up to date and I want to share it because, sometimes life just gets chaotic and It's helpfull to know that there are other pe...

It is so easy to get stuck in our patterns and just keep doing the same tested ad tried things again and again. But trying something new, challenging our Brains, is so Good for us. I have set myself the challenge to make 80% of my own clothes.. that is not an easy challenge, and to get there I sometimes have to do projects that really stretch my brain capacity. But it could be in any area of life....

We are all so different and in today's episode, I talk about the beauty in our talents being as diverse as they are. We have to get better at celebrating our differences also when it comes to our gifts. Some are good at reading others at sewing, baking, painting, running or knitting and the list could go on. When we learn to celebrate each others talent differences, bring it out and encourage...

This week I dive into my own experience with practicing gratitude and share why it's one of the most powerful things we can practice. When we choose to focus on the good things in our lifestyle, our brains get trained to see the positives more quickly. It is not a quick miracle cure, it is the slow and gentle practice, everyday over a period that will get you results. Luckily it doesn't...

In this episode we have an honest conversation about when and what can pull us back into scrolling. We usually avoid it, but there are times and events going on that does pull us back in. Healthy screen habits are like all other habits, sometimes we slide or sidetrack a bit and then we have to get back on track. Related videos: Mortens' Screen Habits: https://youtu.be/6he6S0X4_E0?si=b4nRd1Hvs...

My podcast: hillsidetalks.com My website with recouses: https://hillsidetalks.com/ My Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/2pv8zhyt Podcast on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@hillside-talks

My podcast: https://hillsidetalks.com My website with recouses: https://hillsidetalks.com/ My Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/2pv8zhyt Podcast on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@hillside-talks

Happy January! Winters can be long, and over the years I've learned how I best get through them. Without a plan I will go into complete hibernation og is more likely to get pulled into seasonal moods that are a bit heavy. So I apply a lot of time for creating and diving Ito interesting topics. Today I share some of them with you:) Pdf to reflect on the year: https://hillsidetalks.com/download...

New year is coming up fast and I love this time of year. I love and honestly appreciate getting a fresh start, a clean slate.. and I'm always filled with anticipation about it.. in a good way:)  In this episode I dive into some of the things we will be prioritizing as a family in the new year and a few of the things we WON'T prioritize as much (and the reasons why). Download the PDF Ment...

My podcast: https://hillsidetalks.com/ Introducing a weekly rest day has been one of the biggest game changers for us. It has changed the way we move through the rest of the week. It has also tought us how to ACTUALLY rest, I'm not sure we knew how before we started sabbath-ing. In Danish, it's called "hviledag" which translates to "Resting Day". In this episode I sha...

Today I Interview Morten (my husband) about how he navigates screentime and what boundaries he sets - and finally, his motivation for doing it. Morten was the first-mover in our family to set boundaries for screen time and he really did an awesome job in sticking to it for the past 4-5 years. So I find it very fitting to bring him on and let him inspire us. He never checks the news, he never binge...

My podcast: https://hillsidetalks.com/ Happy December 1st! It's officially Christmas month and I LOVE Christmas. In this video I share some of our rhythms around December and how we try to make Christmas a relaxing and fun time rather than a hectic and busy month. Let's dive in! My website with recouses: https://hillsidetalks.com/ My Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/2pv8zhyt Podcast on You...

My podcast: https://hillsidetalks.com/ PDF mentioned in the episode: https://hillsidetalks.com/new-year 2025 is ending and a new year is on the horizon. I always like to reflect on the year that is passing away and decide what to bring in to the next year as well as what to leave behind. My website with recouses: https://hillsidetalks.com/ My Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/2pv8zhyt Podcast on Yout...

Let's talk bedrooms. Why are we so focusing on how big a bedroom SHOULD be when choosing or building a new home? instead, we should engage our creativity to make it work. Here's what we do :D My website with recouses: https://hillsidetalks.com/ My Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/2pv8zhyt Podcast on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@hillside-talks

When we purchased our apartment, the kitchen really needed some tweaking for it to work for us as a small family. We decided to get creative and do it on a tight budget, and we ended up with a result that really works for us! My website with recouses: https://hillsidetalks.com/ My Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/2pv8zhyt Podcast on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@hillside-talks

This episode starts off my mini-series about our homes. Decorating is fun, and making our homes reflect who we are can be really powerful. It just often leads to a lot of money being spent (and natural resources being used!). We always try to limit our footprint on this planet which means getting really creative when it comes to an area like our home. This week I walk you though our fun mission to...

My podcast: https://hillsidetalks.com/ Do you need it - or just want it? When does it matter? In this episode we zoom in on what we really need to be happy and live a content life. Contentment is such a fascinating concept - simple, yet often hard to live. My website with recouses: https://hillsidetalks.com/ My Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/2pv8zhyt Podcast on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@hi...

Making homemade gifts for people is fun, but I've learned by experience, that a bit of planning is a good idea. I like to make a lot of gifts, and I usually start early, so I have plenty of time to enjoy the process. I also share some ideas on how to consider your friend or family members' love language, when planning what to make for them. With the Christmas season coming up, I also tou...

The past 14 years I've navigated pretty strictly by my top3 priorities. They have helped us make decisions (big and small). They helped us pay of our debt way faster than the bank estimated and travel while doing it. To me, priorities is a under-valued tool that everyone can benefit from. My website with recouses: https://hillsidetalks.com/ My Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/2pv8zhyt Podcast o...

My conversation with Karla Dalsgaard was fantastic. She's a 21-year-old Danish entrepreneur. She started knitting during Covid in lock down (on a boat) and then years later started creating her own patters when she got stuck on a plane. I hope you enjoy this conversation and her takes on creativity. FemiKnit: https://femiknit.dk/ My website with recouses: https://hillsidetalks.com/ My Instagr...

About 6 years ago, I gave myself a challenge. I set a goal to either make from scratch or thrift 80% of my clothing. I share my motivation for doing that, and how I plan it. As part of the challenge, I had to learn how to knit sweaters. It was quiet difficult learning to understand the recipes, but it is also so much fun and something I still really enjoy doing. My website with recouses: https://h...

My husband Morten is back on the podcast. We have decided that we want him on for every topic I cover on the podcast for a spouse perspective - and to get a dudes perspective. We talk about the 80/20 rule, thrifting, being frugal, how pre-used clothing fits and if "higher price" means "better quality". Links: Morten's 100 things (list) Picture of ALL Morten's clothes...