Debbie Harrell

Ep 23 Let’s get Hygge for the Holidays with Diane in Denmark

Who needs a hygge?

Pronounced “hoo-guh,” the word “hygge” refers to Denmark’s longstanding tradition of comfort. Warmth, family, relaxation, hygge covers it all. So what is it exactly? What rituals and traditions are considered hygge? While the answers to those questions depend on who’s asking, this lifestyle is accessible to everybody.

Today, with holidays on the horizon, we’re talking hygge with Diane in Denmark. Diane is a Scottish transplant to Denmark who has embraced the Danish lifestyle and has helped others do so through her routine coaching. Ever wonder why Denmark is the happiest country? Grab some cocoa, cozy up, and find out with some good old-fashioned New World Normal.

Topics covered:

What is “hygge” exactly?
How can we bring hygge into our daily lives, year-round?
The commodification of hygge, and why hygge can’t be bought
Where does comfort meet mindfulness?
The contributing factors to Denmark’s happiness

Further Resources:

Facebook: Diane in Denmark

Instagram: @dianeindenmark

Youtube: Diane in Denmark

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Hey, I'm Debbie...

I host the New World Normal podcast and write Breaking Normal... both dedicated to calling BS on the ‘rules’ that keep us stuck and burned out. Around here, we don’t do hustle-worship or cookie-cutter self-help. Instead, you’ll find practical tools, bold conversations, and a whole lot of permission to design life on your own terms. As a coach, I help values-driven rebels ditch the ‘shoulds,’ align with what actually matters, and build lives they can’t wait to wake up to. Beyond the mic and the keyboard, I’m a mom to two grown kids, proud dog rescuer, nature-lover, and live music chaser. And I believe this deeply: we don’t thrive alone... we thrive in community.