We Know Nature Is Good for Us. Here’s How To Make Time for It, Scandinavian Style | Linda Åkeson McGurk
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Today’s guest is Linda Åkeson McGurk, a Swedish American writer and author of There’s No Such Thing As Bad Weather: A Scandinavian Mom’s Secrets for Raising Healthy, Resilient, and Confident Kids. Her latest book is called The Open-Air Life: Discover the Nordic Art of Friluftsliv and Embrace Nature Every Day. She is the founder of the blog Rain or Shine Mamma, a resource for parents and other caregivers.
In this episode we talk about:
- Why humans are so drawn to nature and what the many scientific benefits are
- The historical roots of friluftsliv in Nordic countries
- Why we should go outside even when the weather sucks
- Why we should go camping
- The benefits of cold plunges
- The benefits of silence
- The danger of seeing ourselves as separate from nature
- And why she believes appreciation of nature and meditation are complimentary
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/linda-akeson-mcgurk
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