Restoring Hygge

What does hygge look like in the summer? Outdoor Safety Instructor and swimming enthusiast Mark Morrissey reminds listeners of the nostalgic pool memories in all our childhoods--and why going to the pool or lake should not just be for kids! This is the final episode of Season 1. Thanks for joining me this year. Restoring Hygge will be back for Season 2 in the fall! Follow Restoring Hygge at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Author & Professor Anton Treuer shares the Ojibwe perspective on community and belonging, and how to understand value in a less capitalistic way. Follow Anton at ⁠⁠⁠ antontreuer.com or on Instagram at ⁠⁠ @treuera or at YouTube at @anton.treuer Follow Restoring Hygge at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠restoringhygge.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ at @restoring.hygge.pod Consider supporting the show through Bookshop.o...

Swedish timber frame master Johannes Kabell discusses the Swedish work ethic, his approach to work as a Swedish business owner, and the evolving nature of language and culture. He also teaches me the word mysigt , the Swedish version of "hygge." Johannes' website: ⁠ https://kswoodcraft.se/ Johannes' Instagram: ⁠ https://www.instagram.com/kroksjohns Follow Restoring Hygge at ⁠⁠res...

I said goodbye to trees I dearly loved this week. Can you relate? I wrote a short audio essay capturing what I have learned from living in the woods. Trees are the embodiment of hygge--standing together for beauty and an unproductive moment. Also--this episode kicks off with a VERY exciting announcement! Follow Restoring Hygge at ⁠⁠⁠⁠restoringhygge.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ or on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ at @restoring.hyg...

Victor M. Sweeney is an author, podcaster, and YouTube sensation...who also happens to be the man who embalmed my father. I met Victor on one of the worst nights of my life. Yet he became a good friend. Several years removed from that moment, I now examine my surprise at how a funeral offers cozy nostalgia within grief. In this episode, Victor and I discuss ways we can make funerals feel cozy--by...

Former BSU hockey goalie Orlando Alamano knows firsthand that sports can be more than a game--it revolutionized his own life. But now as a coach and hockey dad, he wants to make sure that sports continues to be filled with opportunity, life lessons, and fun--not the undue pressure or exhaustion for kids and families that it can be known for. In this episode we cover: The difference between sports...

Coziness isn't always external. Sex & Self-Intimacy Coach Angie Enger helps listeners cultivate an inner hyggekrog --cozy nook--to feel safe, comfortable and secure in their own sexual bodies. This is a very candid conversation about sex and sexuality. Listeners should be aware, and use headphones if listening in public or around children. Mentioned in this episode: Angie's podcast epi...

My heart is broken for my state. No hot takes, but some emotional observations and, yes, opinions, about how to prioritize our coziness while still having the courage to call out something that is wrong and care for our neighbors. This is a very raw, unpolished episode. Mentioned in the show: Episode two, How to stay politically engaged while protecting your peace, can be found HERE . Follow Resto...

Author & Poet Beth Hautala shares how poetry illuminates her steps and forms a container to grasp life's highs and lows. She discusses why poetry is the ultimate cozy reading, especially for those with limited free time. Beth writes poetry under the pseudonym Alice James Luther. Buying poetry books? Emily loves these poets: Billy Collins Seamus Heaney Amanda Gorman Rupi Kaur Mary Oliver Wa...

Missed setting your New Year's Resolutions last week? Good! I take you on a deep dive to explain how our current calendar system came to set January 1 as the new year...and why I think it was a mistake. I also discuss the ways I help my marketing clients set goals they can actually meet, and how I am changing the focus of the time management planner I created. Follow Restoring Hygge at ⁠⁠⁠rest...

For some, the idea of rest or coziness is terrifying, giving space to internal voices they have tried to avoid. Deb McGregor, Certified Professional Co-Active Coach and Certified Neuro-Transformational Coach, shares her personal journey with Complex PTSD and discusses tools everyone can use to increase mindfulness and appreciate rest, whether they've lived through a significant traumatic event...

Host Emily Enger shares her top 5 tips for how to best practice a cozy holiday. These tips are not specific cozy activities, but underlying habits and mindsets that can best nourish coziness. Follow Restoring Hygge at ⁠⁠restoringhygge.com⁠⁠ or on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ at @restoring.hygge.pod Consider supporting the show through Bookshop.org. Visit my storefront: ⁠⁠https://bookshop.org/shop/restoringhygge⁠...

Anthropologist (and Hattersley Weaver) Keila McCracken shares her passion for textiles and knowledge of the human brain to unpack the links between comfortable fabrics, hygge, and our brain's prefrontal cortex. If you've ever been frustrated about why clothes are so uncomfortable, this episode is for you! Follow Keila on ⁠ Instagram⁠ ( @bare_cloth ) and her website, https://www.barecloth.c...

Few things cause as much anxiety and anger as politics. Can we be good citizens without losing our ability to unwind? Professor Marcia Bumgardner thinks so! In this episode, she helps listeners understand how to: Engage in helpful (not hostile) political discussions Follow reputable news outlets Abandon "tribal politics" Set healthy boundaries around consuming political content And more!...

Company's Coming! Those words trigger a lot stress for many of us. But Amy Thielen, 2x James Beard Award Winner and former Food Network chef, offers refreshing perspectives to help us create cozy memories for our friends and community without overwhelm or social pressure. Learn more about Amy at amythielen.com or follow her on Instagram and X at @amyrosethielen Follow Restoring Hygge at restor...

Restoring Hygge: Piecing the Coziness in Your Life Back Together Again. Launching Fall 2025.