We Know Nature Is Good for Us. Here's How To Make Time for It, Scandinavian Style | Linda Åkeson McGurk

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<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p>---</p> <p>Today's guest is Linda Åkeson McGurk, a Swedish American writer and author of <a href="https://lindamcgurk.com/author/" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>There's No Such Thing As Bad Weather: A Scandinavian Mom's Secrets for Raising Healthy, Resilient, and Confident Kids</em></a>. Her latest book is called <a href="https://lindamcgurk.com/author/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>The Open-Air Life: Discover the Nordic Art of Friluftsliv and Embrace Nature Every Day</em></a>. She is the founder of the blog <a href="https://rainorshinemamma.com/" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Rain or Shine Mamma</em></a>, a resource for parents and other caregivers.</p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>In this episode we talk about:</strong></p> <p><br /></p> <ul> <li>Why humans are so drawn to nature and what the many scientific benefits are</li> <li>The historical roots of friluftsliv in Nordic countries</li> <li>Why we should go outside even when the weather sucks</li> <li>Why we should go camping </li> <li>The benefits of cold plunges</li> <li>The benefits of silence</li> <li>The danger of seeing ourselves as separate from nature</li> <li>And why she believes appreciation of nature and meditation are complimentary</li> </ul> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Full Shownotes:</strong> <a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/linda-akeson-mcgurk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank">https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/linda-akeson-mcgurk</a></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Other Resources Mentioned:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.wimhofmethod.com/" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Wim Hof</a></li> </ul> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Additional Resources:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Download the Ten Percent Happier app today: <a href= "https://10percenthappier.app.link/install" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank">https://10percenthappier.app.link/install</a></li> </ul> <p><br /></p>