Best Rustic Living Podcasts (2025)

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63: Perennials: A Game Changer for Your Edible Kitchen Garden 16:28

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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 episo…

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Bizvox Talks to Young Entrepreneur Ryan Carver & Scott Pines for his Lost Youth | Electric Secrets 26:19

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Ryan Carver’s “Gold Standard” Branding Sets Him Apart in the Service Industry In this engaging episode of BizVox, a segment of the Electric Secrets variety podcast, host Scott Smith sits down with 18-year-old entrepreneur Ryan Carver in a bustling local coffee shop. Recorded just before Ryan’s high school graduation in May, the interview dives into…

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62: How to Throw a Nordic Midsummer Party 16:47

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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 th…

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Gen X Mom: The Unforgettable Voice of Julie Kavner | Electric Secrets 25:25

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Gen X Mom: The Unforgettable Voice of Julie Kavner 🎙️ Dive into the iconic world of The Simpsons with the latest episode of The Unforgettable Voice, a segment of the Electric Secrets variety podcast, produced by MonsterVox Productions! This week, host Scott Leon Smith celebrates the legendary voice acting of Julie Kavner, the voice behind Marge Sim…

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61: Join me for a Perfect Nordic Summers Day 16:29

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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 Lif…

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Papa Cap Prep Part 2: The Long Emotional Slog | Electric Secrets 25:02

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Dive into Rustic Shakespeare on the Electric Secrets variety podcast from MonsterVox Productions, where host Scott Smith unpacks Lord Capulet’s emotional rollercoaster in Romeo and Juliet. In this episode, "Papa Cap Prep Part 2: The Long Emotional Slog," Scott continues his deep dive into Act 3, Scene 5, focusing on Capulet’s explosive tirade as he…

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Grain Deep - Official Podcast of Triple L Rustic Designs - Episode #1 31:29

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Send us a text Grain Deep is the official podcast of Triple L Rustic Designs, a family-run woodworking brand based in Plant City, Florida. Known for their popular YouTube channel with over 500,000 subscribers, Triple L Rustic Designs specializes in transforming raw timber into stunning live-edge slabs, custom furniture, and rustic home décor. Hoste…

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60: You Don't Need to be Perfect 12:06

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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 tryin…

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Struck to the Soul (by John Bonham's Big Bass Drum) | Electric Secrets 28:46

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SPECIAL NOTE: The audio quality of this episode is below our company standards and is the result of poorly tested equipment. But the conversation that takes place was too honest to shelve and too authentic to re-record. So, we decided to share it, buzzy VO and all. We promise to get ahead of any sound issues for subsequent episodes. --Scott Discuss…

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59: Six US Cities Where Scandinavian Culture Thrives 25:59

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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.…

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When You Gaze Long Into The Albatross Cafe ...| Electric Secrets 22:18

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Stuff To Do, Esther's Excursions, Practical Yoga, & The Cruelest Cookie Get ready for a wild ride at the Albatros Cafe, part of the Electric Secrets variety podcast! This episode, hosted by the ever-humorous Marty Merman at the Albatross Cafe, delivers a mix of cringe-worthy tasks, local adventures, and quirky wellness routines. In Marty’s segment,…

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58: Nordic Wisdom: The Holistic Approach to Women's Health 26:50

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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 episod…

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What A Character Wants: Exploring The Application Of Objectives | Electric Secrets 20:17

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Tactics & Objectives In Action On this episode of Dedicated to the Craft, part of the Electric Secrets variety podcast, hosted by Scott Leon Smith, we dive deeper into the creative process. Building on the previous episode’s focus on using the "imagined energy of tactics" with specific action verbs (like "proclaim" or "comfort") to uncover characte…

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57: Charming Nordic Easter customs 21:59

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Not all Easter traditions revolve around the festival of Easter itself. In the Nordics there are some fun and less conventional traditions that happen at Easter at a time when we are beginning to get longer days, warmer weather and time to spend outside in nature. For more Nordic living, visit the Living a Nordic Life www.livinganordiclife.com or j…

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Tilling The Greenhouse Dirt: Bizvox Visits A Local Farm To Learn About Winter Growing | Electric Secrets 22:05

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Let's Go On A Tasty Adventure To Edible Landscapes In this delightful episode of BizVox, a segment of the Electric Secrets variety podcast, host Scott Leon Smith takes us on a mobile adventure to Edible Landscapes farm. Meet Sam and Jacob, the dynamic duo who stumbled into owning this established gem in September 2023. From humble beginnings to sei…

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Johnny Cash Is Family: The Unforgettable Voice Celebrates The Man In Black | Electric Secrets 22:01

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Listening Deeper To The Stylings Of Johnny Cash In this episode of The Unforgettable Voice, part of the Electric Secrets podcast, host Scott Leon Smith explores Johnny Cash’s iconic baritone, blending personal reflection with analysis. Listeners will discover what makes Cash’s voice unforgettable, both culturally and as a storytelling tool. Smith h…

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56: Essential Nordic living ideals explained quickly 22:11

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Lagom, sisu, hygge, friluftsliv and fika are all Nordic concepts that can seem a little mysterious, but they contribute to the great quality of life that people in the Nordics enjoy. We don't need to live in the Nordics to enjoy them ourselves. In this episode we look at each of these ideals and how we can embrace them in our own lives For more Nor…

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Romeo & Juliet's "Papa Cap" Prep Part 1: The Erratic Dad | Electric Secrets 23:46

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It's A Flip-Flop Fiasco! Welcome to the chaotic carnival of Rustic Shakespeare on the Electric Secrets variety podcast, where host Scott Leon Smith — your bardic ringmaster — dives headfirst into the sweaty exhaustion of playing Lord Capulet in William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. From Act 1’s awkward marriage negotiations (where Capulet flip-fl…

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55: Unlock the secret power of to-do lists 18:28

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To-do lists get a bit of bad press. They are seen as something that uptight people tend to do, but I want to share a few things that might change your mind and show you that to-to lists can have a huge amount of power in our lives. For more Nordic living, visit the Living a Nordic Life www.livinganordiclife.com or join us in the Living a Nordic Lif…

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A Battle of Ego & Shadow: The Albatross Cafe' Visits the Dark Side of the Human Psyche | Electric Secrets 24:42

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On this episode of The Albatross Cafe, featuring Marty Merman, we learn a little more about what Marty likes to do on his phone in his free time, including attempting to save the "King" in a popular online game and getting to know the secret behind artificial intelligence. Beyond his humorous and somewhat chaotic conversation with an AI chatbot, li…

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BizVox Discovers New Program That Brings Art 2 You | Electric Secrets 20:19

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Crawford County Art Center Improves Visibility Of The Local Art Community On this episode of the BizVox podcast, part of the Electric Secrets variety podcast our host Scott Leon Smith is speaking with Kaylee Powers, executive director of the Crawford County Art Center (CCAC) to learn more about the organization's recent move, some of its upcoming i…

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54: How to celebrate your birthday Norwegian style 19:26

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Birthday celebrations are different the world over and even from family to family. Norwegian birthday celebrations are no exception, but there are some unwritten rules that you might need to know before you attend a Norwegian birthday party or decide to throw your own. For more Nordic living, visit the Living a Nordic Life www.livinganordiclife.com…

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When Planets Align, Chambers Will Merge! Bizvox Discusses the Merger of Two Chambers of Commerce 22:30

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Casie Grau Introduces the Crawford County Chamber of Commerce On this episode of BizVox, part of the Electric Secrets variety podcast, Scott is talking to Casie Grau, MBA, executive director of the newly merged Crawford County Chamber of Commerce. The organization is the culmination of the Crestline, Galion, and Bucyrus Chambers of Commerce, plus C…

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The Imagined Energy Of Tactics & Helping The Actor Fuel A Character's Objectives | Dedicated to the Craft Electric Secrets 23:03

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On this episode of Dedicated to the Craft, Scott offers insight into the creative process and the importance of objectives in acting. The episode emphasizes the significance of tactics and how they can be engaged through energy and imagination. Scott demonstrates various exercises to explore the energy of different tactics, such as utilizing prompt…

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53: Procrastination: is it always a bad thing 13:19

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Procrastination gets a really bad press. We are encouraged to be busy and productive at all times, so is procrastination the worst thing in the world?? I have a few ideas that might suggest otherwise 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.co…

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Exploring The Iconic Sounds of Maria Callas & Billie Holiday: Talent, Training & Storytelling | Electric Secrets 23:45

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The Art Of Vocal Storytelling Welcome to The Unforgettable Voice, a segment of the Electric Secrets variety podcast. On this segment, we will be diving in and discussing iconic vocal performers and what about their voices and delivery makes them unforgettable. You'll also hear from professionals about the various aspects of singing, voice acting, a…

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The Albatross Cafe': Marty People-Watches, Esther Reviews The Influencers, and Agnes Goes Shopping | Electric Secrets 20:36

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It's All About Support On this episode of The Albatross Cafe, part of the Electric Secrets variety podcast from Monstervox Productions, Marty Merman walks listeners through a day in his life, which includes people-watching, surfing the web, and so much more. Also on this episode, Marty's mother, Esther, takes on the task of reviewing social media i…

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Rustic Shakespeare: Homespun Perspectives on the World's Most Sophisticated Playwright | Electric Secrets 22:51

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The Development Of Lord Capulet What ho and welcome to our inaugural episode of Rustic Shakespeare, a segment of the Electric Secrets variety podcast. In this segment, Scott shares his experiences and insights on acting, directing, and designing Shakespearean plays, while emphasizing the universal qualities of Shakespeare's characters and the impor…

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Get the Milk! Forget Motivations, Focus On Objectives When Preparing A Character | Electric Secrets 23:47

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What's my motivation? What's your motivation? What's anybody's motivation? In this episode of Dedicated to the Craft, Scott Leon Smith sets to work to dismantle the preconceived notions actors (and their critics) have when it comes to the word (and mindset) behind "motivation." As an actor, your job is to act. And to act, you must be able to define…

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52: 10 ways to make life lovely 17:23

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We might strive to have a life we see on social media or in magazines, but we actually have what we need to live a lovely life already. We simply need reminding of it. In this episode I share 10 ways to make life lovely in gentle and easy ways For more Nordic living, visit the Living a Nordic Life www.livinganordiclife.com or join us in the Living …

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Enter the Chamber! How Chamber of Commerce Membership Can Help Your Business Thrive | Electric Secrets 19:41

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BizVox Spotlights Jennifer Wagner, Richland Area Chamber of Commerce When you become a member of a local Chamber of Commerce, you don't just gain access to an exciting network of like-minded, local businesses and organizations, your business becomes eligible for a variety of great benefits and opportunities. On this episode of BizVox, a part of the…

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The Albatross Cafe': Back in Business | Electric Secrets 25:01

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Marty's Back ... Welcome to the Albatross Cafe, where the coffee is hot, the decor is generic, and the sport of people-watching is always on and exciting. On this episode of the Albatros Cafe, get acquainted with Marty Merman, everybody's favorite New Jerseyian chain smoker, his mother, Esther, and his mother's best friend, Agnus. Marty recently ex…

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To BizVox, Or Not To BizVox | Spotlight On Mansfield Shakespeare Company | Electric Secrets 23:59

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The only real difference between a business and a nonprofit organization is their tax status. When it comes to managing the day-to-day and marketing the entity, both types of entities experience similar challenges. Only, when you are a volunteer with many nonprofits, you don't do it for the money. On this episode of the BizVox podcast, part of the …

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Dedicated to the Craft: Grounding & Honest Perspective | Electric Secrets 20:56

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Are you an actor, a director, or simply a lover of live theatre? Dedicated To The Craft is a podcast meant to inspire while helping you grow personally and professionally - on stage and off. On this episode of Dedicated to the Craft, "Grounding & Honest Perspective," Scott Leon Smith introduces the podcast series, which is part of Electric Secrets,…

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What's In A Name? A Year-End, Re-Branding Special 31:58

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On this special episode of BizVox, a podcast from MonsterVox Productions, featuring CEO Scott Leon Smith, we are discussing the inner-workings of "how to rebrand" something. Whether you need to rebrand your business, a product, or in our case, a podcast ... how do you go about it? What questions should you ask and what considerations should be made…

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51: What to expect when your child starts 1st grade in Norway 31:32

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As a parent it's nerve-wracking when your child starts school, but even more so when it's in another country. This episode is for everyone who feels that way (and those who don't). Maybe you have just moved to Norway and are wondering what school will be like for your little one, or perhaps you are a teacher yourself and want to know, or maybe you …

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Comics! Costumes! Collectibles! Our Own Little Shop of Horrors 20:58

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On this episode of BizVox, produced by MonsterVox Productions Scott speaks to local small business owner Betsy Gerhart, owner of MB Subculture, in Bucyrus, Ohio, about how a deep understanding of her business's brand is helping her overcome challenges out of their control in the comic book world and effectively plan for the future. MB Subculture, l…

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50: Førjulshygge, the cosiness before Christmas 13:43

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In Norway there is a special word for the cosiness before Christmas. It's called førjulshygge and it's taken very seriously. Join me in this episode as I take you on journey to a Norwegian Christmas market and the very essence of what førjulshygge means. For more Nordic living, visit the Living a Nordic Life www.livinganordiclife.com or join us in …

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Send In The (AI-Fueled) Clowns: A Small Business Saturday Special 21:01

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Attention all small businesses, nonprofit warriors, and aspiring entrepreneurs! Welcome to the inaugural episode of BizVox, a podcast that challenges listeners to zero in on their existing marketing and branding strategies while inspiring growth, creativity, and customer loyalty. This first episode of BizVox, produced by Scott Leon Smith, founder a…

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49: The mysteries of the Nordic primstav 19:44

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The Nordic primstav or runic calendar is an iconic piece of Norwegian cultural history. Although no longer in use it still has a profound influence on every day life in Norway and the special days that are celebrated throughout the year. Want to know more? Join me in this episode to learn about the history of the primstav and what it means today. T…

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48: How to Start Embracing a Simpler Life 28:14

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In a busy, pressured and technology filled world, simple living seems ever more appealing. We don't need to completely strip away our lifestyles to achieve more simplicity (and happiness) in our lives. In this episode we look at the easy ways in which you can embrace a simpler life and find fulfillment and joy in the every day. For more Nordic livi…

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47: How to stop hating winter 24:58

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Unless you live in a tropical climate, winter is something we can't avoid. But we don't need to dread it and endure it. In the Nordics people actually look forward to winter! In this episode I share some ways in which you can not only get through winter with a smile, but even enjoy it. If you are ready to embrace winter like you are Nordic and make…

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46: 17 Simple or Free Autumn Activities 21:00

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Autumn is a magical time when it's perfect to be outside and making the most of the coller weather before winter arrives. Lots of us love autumn, but what happen when we run out of ideas to keep ourselves entertained? I have 17 simple or free autumn activities that you are going to love. For more Nordic living, visit the Living a Nordic Life www.li…

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45: How to embrace Scandinavian coffee culture 15:09

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You might not instantly think of the Nordic countries when you think of coffee culture, but they are the biggest coffee drinkers in the world. Join me to explore the Scandinavian coffee culture, how to drink it and why you will never find a pumpkin iced latte here. For more Nordic living, visit the Living a Nordic Life www.livinganordiclife.com or …

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44: The Harryhandel, some modern Norwegian culture (if you can call it that!!) 12:36

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The harryhandel is a bit of modern Norwegian culture that you might not have heard of if you don't live in Norway or Sweden. Join me in this episode for a light-hearted look at the "harry". 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…

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43: A beginners guide to foraging 26:41

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Foraging can be an enormous amount of fun and really rewarding. Not only does it get us outside into the fresh air, but we learn new skills, learn about our environment and follow the seasons. Let me inspire you to start a new hobby of one of life's simple pleasures - foraging. For more Nordic living, visit the Living a Nordic Life www.livinganordi…

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Week 34: 11' Foot Pineapple, Burning Man, and Salacious Oasis on the Road! 23:51

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Send us a text It's been 10 weeks since our last episode, and we're excited to share some incredible news! Salacious Oasis is hitting the road for the first time ever! We're bringing our geodesic dome, designed to look like a giant pineapple 🍍 at BURNING MAN! Can't wait to share this adventure with you all—stay tuned for more updates! 🛣️🔥 #Salaciou…

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42: Den utedo 10:10

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Den utedo or the Norwegian outside toilet is a slightly mysterious looking and rather cute building, but it also has a great deal of history and is an important part of Norwegian culture. Join me as we take a lighthearted look at the "utedo" For more Nordic living, visit the Living a Nordic Life www.livinganordiclife.com or join us in the Living a …

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41: What can Nordic habits do for you? 16:35

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Changing our habits in small ways can have a huge impact on our lives, but we don't need to sweep everything off the table to make a difference and to feel great again. Nordic habits are the things that have had the greatest benefit on my life, and in this episode I want to share how they can help you too wherever you are in the world. For more Nor…

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Farewell and New Beginnings: Reflecting on Our Journey and Next Steps for The Cabincast 4:33

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Send us a text After over a hundred episodes filled with engaging conversations and memorable moments, we find ourselves at a bittersweet crossroads. This special episode is a reflection on the incredible journey we've embarked on with The Cabincast. We have some big news to share as Kristin bids farewell to the podcast to pursue new horizons, incl…