Hillside Talks
A personal podcast about Simple Living, Decluttering, Digital Minimalism, Motivation, Sustainability and so much more. Posting a new episode every Monday.
I hope to be an encouragement for you to start your week off great - and I hope to be coming to you during commuting, cleaning, cooking, crafting, etc.
I’m a wife, a mother, a former youtuber and blogger, and born curious. When I see a problem I can't help myself.. I want to find a solution.
So let's look into some of the lifestyle issues most of us face every day. Let's learn together.
I believe in God and my faith is a big part of this. He’s our mentor and turns out he has some pretty solid insights into our lifestyle issues :)
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Episodes
42 episodes
Strategies for Planning a Fun & Restfull Summer - EP 42
Summer break is coming up, so let's look into what strategies we can use, so we have a fun and restfull summer. Summers to most means plenty of activity, but how do we avoid burning by the end, and is it possible to actually find some rest duri...
My Summer Reset - I need it Mentally and in my Physical Space. Ep 41
After an overwhelming season in my life I found myself needing a reset in a few areas of life. Morten and I made a list and I've implemented practices that I know will help me get back to the healthy rythems that help me thrive. This is a perso...
Try Something NEW Regularly & Expand you Capacity - Ep: 40
It is so easy to get stuck in our patterns and just keep doing the same tested ad tried things again and again. But trying something new, challenging our Brains, is so Good for us. I have set myself the challenge to make 80% of my own clothes.....
Sew, Build, Bake, Knit - Celebrating Creativity - Ep 39
We are all so different and in today's episode, I talk about the beauty in our talents being as diverse as they are. We have to get better at celebrating our differences also when it comes to our gifts. Some are good at reading others at sewing...
How Practicing Gratitude Will Change You - Ep 38
This week I dive into my own experience with practicing gratitude and share why it's one of the most powerful things we can practice. When we choose to focus on the good things in our lifestyle, our brains get trained to see the positives more ...
How To KEEP Healthy Screen Habits - Episode 37
In this episode we have an honest conversation about when and what can pull us back into scrolling. We usually avoid it, but there are times and events going on that does pull us back in. Healthy screen habits are like all other habits, sometim...
How I get through Long Scandinavian Winters - A Powerful Duo - Episode 34
Happy January! Winters can be long, and over the years I've learned how I best get through them. Without a plan I will go into complete hibernation og is more likely to get pulled into seasonal moods that are a bit heavy. So I apply a lot of ti...
What REALLY Matters In Our Family? Episode 33
New year is coming up fast and I love this time of year. I love and honestly appreciate getting a fresh start, a clean slate.. and I'm always filled with anticipation about it.. in a good way:) In this episode I dive into some of the t...
You Need a Weekly Day Off (Art of the Sabbath) | Episode 32
My podcast: https://hillsidetalks.com/Introducing a weekly rest day has been one of the biggest game changers for us. It has changed the way we move through the rest of the week. It has also tought us how to ACTUALLY rest, I'm not sure we k...
You Run Your Life - NOT Your Phone | Episode 31
Today I Interview Morten (my husband) about how he navigates screentime and what boundaries he sets - and finally, his motivation for doing it. Morten was the first-mover in our family to set boundaries for screen time and he really did an awes...
Slow Life-Giving Christmas (Our December Rhythm) | Episode 30
My podcast: https://hillsidetalks.com/Happy December 1st! It's officially Christmas month and I LOVE Christmas. In this video I share some of our rhythms around December and how we try to make Christmas a relaxing and fun time rather than a...
What Should Stay in 2025 - and What to Embrace For 2026? - Episode 29
My podcast: https://hillsidetalks.com/PDF mentioned in the episode: https://hillsidetalks.com/new-year2025 is ending and a new year is on the horizon. I always like to reflect on the year that is passing away and decide what to brin...
Your Bedroom Is NOT Too Small - Episode 28
Let's talk bedrooms. Why are we so focusing on how big a bedroom SHOULD be when choosing or building a new home? instead, we should engage our creativity to make it work. Here's what we do :D
Optimizing Our Apartment Kitchen (On a Budget) - Episode 27
When we purchased our apartment, the kitchen really needed some tweaking for it to work for us as a small family. We decided to get creative and do it on a tight budget, and we ended up with a result that really works for us!
Decorating with Street Finds: Fixing Acoustics in Stylish Way (for 15$!) - Episode 26
This episode starts off my mini-series about our homes. Decorating is fun, and making our homes reflect who we are can be really powerful. It just often leads to a lot of money being spent (and natural resources being used!). We always try to l...
Needs Vs. Wants - Finding Balance and Contentment - Episode 25
My podcast: https://hillsidetalks.com/Do you need it - or just want it? When does it matter? In this episode we zoom in on what we really need to be happy and live a content life. Contentment is such a fascinating concept - simple, yet ofte...
Planning Homemade Gifts & Considering Love Languages - Episode 24
Making homemade gifts for people is fun, but I've learned by experience, that a bit of planning is a good idea. I like to make a lot of gifts, and I usually start early, so I have plenty of time to enjoy the process. I also share some ideas on ...
My Top3 Priorities - Navigating Big and Small Decisions - Episode 23
The past 14 years I've navigated pretty strictly by my top3 priorities. They have helped us make decisions (big and small). They helped us pay of our debt way faster than the bank estimated and travel while doing it. To me, priorities is a unde...
Conversation with Karla from FemiKnit on Creativity & Re-Knitting - Episode 22
My conversation with Karla Dalsgaard was fantastic. She's a 21-year-old Danish entrepreneur. She started knitting during Covid in lock down (on a boat) and then years later started creating her own patters when she got stuck on a plane. I hope ...
Why I'm Making and Thrifting 80% of My Wardrobe - Episode 21
About 6 years ago, I gave myself a challenge. I set a goal to either make from scratch or thrift 80% of my clothing. I share my motivation for doing that, and how I plan it. As part of the challenge, I had to learn how to knit sweaters. It was ...
Mortens Take On Minimal Wardrobe, Thrifting & Shopping - Episode 20
My husband Morten is back on the podcast. We have decided that we want him on for every topic I cover on the podcast for a spouse perspective - and to get a dudes perspective. We talk about the 80/20 rule, thrifting, being frugal, how pre-used ...
The Biggest Power of Slowing Down & Applying Creativity - Episode 19
There are a SO MANY benefits to slowing down, and in this episode I share what I find to be the most powerful. I also talk about the power of creativity, and how it can really help change our look an a problem or challenge we face.
A Gentle Hello to Fall, How We Stop and Notice - Episode 18
Happy fall everyone! It's September, fall is officially here, whether we like it or not:) This weeks episode is about stopping and noticing the changes and beauty around us. The days get shorter (for many of us) and that affects our bodies. I'v...