Living a Nordic Life with Fiona McKinna

What 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 disea...

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

You 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.com or join us in the Living a Nordic Li...

Having 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.com or join us in the Living a Nordic Life Faceb...

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

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

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

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.com or join us in the Living a Nordic Life Facebook group www.fac...

As 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 eff...

Midsommar 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"...

Getting 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-egu...

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.com or join us in the L...

I 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.com or join us in...

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 Livin...

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

Velkommen 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...