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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Society
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19 min
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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