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
Podcasting since 2023 • 78 episodes
Living a Nordic Life with Fiona McKinna
Latest Episodes
78: January in Old Norse Culture; Fire, Ice & Kinship
Step into the deep midwinter of the Old Norse world and discover what January meant to the Vikings. In this episode, we explore Yule’s lingering echoes, seasonal rituals, blóts, and the quiet endurance of winter. Learn how Norse fa...
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77: Romjul, a Very Nordic Post Christmas Tradition
Romjul is that time between Christmas and New Year that might feel a little bit of a non-event. Here in the Nordics it has a special place and is a beloved tradition. The beauty of a Nordic romjul is that you can embrace it wherever...
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Episode 77
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76: Norwegian Christmas Traditions my Family & Friends Love
Christmas is a time for traditions — from family rituals to national customs — that connect us to our roots and bring warmth during the darkest season. In this episode, I share what Christmas looks like in my life in Norway, where Nordic ...
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Episode 76
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75: How Norse Mythology Still Matters; The Epic of the Eddas
From stormy seas to streaming screens, Norse myths refuse to fade. The Eddas still shape Nordic identity—whispering of resilience, trickery, and hope. These aren’t relics of the past; they’re stories that live, adapt, and bind us across time.
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Episode 75
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74: What is self care and do we even care?
Self care is more than a few fluffy blankets, an indulgent lunch or an hour in a bubble bath. It's a deep, sustainable and grown up commitment to our own mental and physical wellbeing. But how does that look and can we even achieve ...
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Episode 74
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