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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…
Episodes
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Did I Make it to Day 30 in Declutter Challenge? When Values & Actions align - EP #47
welcome back guys to my final episode on the 30 day Declutter Challenge. I finally finished and wanted to walk you through the last 14 days of the challenge…
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Does Decluttering Really Bring Peace? 2 week Update - EP #46
I am actually loving this challenge, going through our space this time feels so empowering. I am loving shedding the extra items that we never use, half empty…
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My Declutter Challenge 465 items in 30 days?! - EP #45
I honestly don't know If I can declutter this much, but sometimes a challenge is what is needed to get you motivated. And that is exactly how I feel about a…
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Have a Wonderful Summer Break & Listen to previous Episodes
Hi Guys, It is not possible for me to record, edit and keep up with making episodes during our summer break, I always take school breaks off to spend time with…
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My 1 Year Digital Detox Update - Does it last? Is it Easy? :Ep 43
One year ago I did a 6 weeks digital detox or Declutter as Cal Newport calls it. I seriously edited down my time on screens; Tv, Streaming, Social media…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Does Fear Hold You Back? - Episode 36
My podcast: hillsidetalks.com My website with recouses: https://hillsidetalks.com/ My Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/2pv8zhyt Podcast on Youtube…
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Put Your Phone Down And Start Creating - Episode 35
My podcast: https://hillsidetalks.com My website with recouses: https://hillsidetalks.com/ My Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/2pv8zhyt Podcast on Youtube…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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-year 2025 is ending and a new year is on the horizon. I…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe from What You Already Have - Episode 17
I have had a capsule wardrobe for 13 years, and I still love it. It makes my everyday so much easier and I take my time finding new pieces. In this episode I…
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Digital Detox Update: 3 Months Status (Never Going Back!) - Episode 16
Doing the detox was really challenging. I'm not going to lie and say it was a walk in the park - but it has given me such a huge payback that I don't ever want…
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Decluttering My Clothes and My Minimal Wardrobe - Episode 15
Today we talk about a topic near and dear to many women.. clothes :) I have lived with a minimal wardrobe since I did Project 333 13 years ago and love it. I…
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Decluttering: Free Up Mental Space in the Process - Episode 14
I love decluttering and have enjoyed this practice ever since my initial declutter back in 2011. Every time I go through our stuff it frees up some mental…
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Why We Sold Our House and Moved to an Apartment (New Priorities) - Episode 13
This is a conversation with Morten (my husband) where we share why we decided to sell our house after only one year - and move to an apartment. We talk about…
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14 Years of Simplifying, Here's Where We Are Today! - Episode 12
I love simplifying. My phone, my day, my travel speed, my budget.. all of it can have a powerfull impact on the way we live our lives. Simplifying and making…
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30-Day Digital Detox Update: 1 Month - Finally Able to Be Bored - Episode 11
I made it though one whole month of my digital detox! This is my update on what I have noticed after staying of all non-essential tech for 30 days. For me that…
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Slow Summer Ideas, Strategies and Activities - Episode 10
Summer is in full swing for most of us now! In episode 5 I talked about the power of an "intentional summer", and how we go about rough planning our breaks. In…
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30-Day Digital Detox Update Week 2 - No News or Some? - Episode 9
I made it though week 2 of my digital detox, where I stay of all non-essential tech for 30 days. For me that looks like: no youtube, no Netflix (or any other…
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How Much is Enough? (Stuff, Experiences, Travel, etc) - Episode 8
This episode means a lot to me! The question "How much is enough?" is such a powerful question to ask ourselves - both in handling our possessions and our life…
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30 -Day Digital Detox Update: Week 1 (Youtube & Audiobooks) - Episode 7
I'm one week into my digital detox, where I stay of all non-essential tech. For me that looks like: no YouTube, no Netflix (or any other streaming for that…
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Starting My 30-Day Digital Declutter - Join Me! - Episode 6
This week I am throwing myself into a 30-day digital declutter experiment. I am going to follow Cal Newports "formula" from his book "Digital Minimalism" and…
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The Power of an Intentional Summer + Planning Routine - Episode 5
In our culture, we have a tendency to over-schedule our lives and that bleeds into how we then schedule our vacations. With summer break coming up, I want to…
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Are We Really Lacking Time? Why Are We So Busy? - Episode 4
This week we are taking a look at our time, more specifically whether we have enough time. It is easy to feel busy or hurried with no time for rest or hobbies…
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My Story with Burnout and How Hurry Affects Our Lives - Episode 3
Today we are going to dive into a BIG topic - which sadly so many of us know way too well. Busyness, stress and burnout; that feeling when life is just racing…
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Finding My Deeper Motivation (Defining Your Why) - Episode 2
Habits can be hard to change. What we want to change might look very different but the deeper questions to get there are often the same. So, today we're diving…
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Welcome to Hilside Talks by Maria Storgaard - Episode 1
Welcome to my first episode! - where I share a little about my background story, my family, and what to expect from this podcast. I’m so excited to FINALLY…