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Society · 19 min

The Year Of Living Danishly

By Helen Russell

This episode explores how a year in Denmark challenged one woman's assumptions about happiness, revealing overlooked paths to a more contented life.

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“This episode explores how a year in Denmark challenged one woman's assumptions about happiness, revealing overlooked paths to a more contented life.”

— Helen Russell, The Year Of Living Danishly

What it is about

Danish culture, happiness, work-life balance, community

Who it is for

If you often feel a quiet pressure to constantly strive, or wonder if there's a more grounded path to everyday contentment, this will feel familiar a refreshing perspective.

The author

As a British journalist who immersed herself in Danish life, Helen Russell offers a uniquely candid and often humorous outsider's perspective on the cultural nuances that shape a nation consistently ranked among the happiest.

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Helen Russell

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