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A Little Bit of Lagom

A Little Bit of Lagom is a weekly podcast about how to find a more balanced, sustainable and mindful approach to living. Taking inspiration from the Swedish concept of Lagom, loosely translating to “a little bit and not too much”, the podcast explores how this philosophy can be applied to all aspects of your life, to help the planet, help others, and improve your own well-being. A Little Bit of Lagom goes into environmentalism, veganism, work-life balance, health, wellness, cruelty free practices,

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Ep 19 Holistic Health and Eco-Friendly Family Life...

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2020/12/05

https://ko-fi.com/alittlebitoflagom Hello, I hope you are doing well wherever you are! In this episode, I chatted with Gill, also known as Jam Jar Gill, a mother of two 3 year old twin boys (who turn 4 on the release date of this episode - HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!). She runs a blog discussing sustainability, holistic well-being and also loves to support local, eco-friendly businesses who openly support sustainability and the green economy. I was so touched when Gill got in contact expressing her desire to

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Ep 18 Creativity, Community and Intersectionality for...

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2020/11/27

I can't believe it's already episode 18! In this episode, I had such an awesome conversation with Jasmine Harrison. Jasmine works as a project manager for non for profit environmental organisations, a career change she made after working within the fashion industry. In this conversation, we talked about the work she does, the aims for her website, and the value in bringing a sense of community. We discuss the importance of creativity beyond artistic fields, and why taking an intersectional

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Ep 17 Plan Yourself a Merry Eco Christmas!

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2020/11/19

In this episode, I thought I would share some (hopefully) helpful tips on how to have a more eco-friendly Christmas this year, from sustainable, DIY gift ideas, vegan Christmas advice, and some little eco-friendly swaps, so hopefully there's something for everyone to try this Christmas. If you celebrate Christmas, it can be a wonderful time to spend with family, and attend festive events, which will likely be very different this year, perhaps with digital, zooming alternatives we are sadly having to

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Ep 16 What A Difference A Day Makes With The Crap...

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2020/11/12

In this episode, I talk with a truly wonderful woman who goes by the alter ego of the Crap Activist. She remains anonymous, so I can’t reveal her true identity, but she is a Mum of two teenagers, and she and her family made an awesome resolution for this year, to make one change for the better every day. She shares some wonderful messages and sources of inspiration to take away, and was an absolute joy speaking with The Crap Activist. I hope you enjoy this episode! If you want to follow what she's

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Ep 15 The Climate Crisis and Taking Responsibility...

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2020/11/05

In this episode, I’m talking with Scott Thomson (@sustainabilityscott), who works within the sustainability sector, specifically within education in Scotland. We discuss how/why governments should be held more accountable, and have more responsibility to place tighter regulations and laws to support climate action, and also what large companies/corporations should be doing to help towards solutions to the climate crisis, rather than drastically contributing to the problem in many cases. He shares

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Ep 14 The Terrors of Tech Waste

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2020/10/29

I wanted to open up a conversation around tech waste, as it’s actually a huge problem I don’t think is being talked about enough. I’m very new to looking in to this, so I definitely don’t have many answers, but I wanted to raise some awareness, hopefully learn more, and encourage you to learn more about this topic too. And, more importantly, consider how we can make less damaging choices when purchasing and disposing of electrical items. If you are enjoying the podcast, and are in a position to

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Ep 13 Living in the Land of Lagom with Matilda Bjärum

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2020/10/23

If you would like to support the podcast, which I’d be so grateful for, please leave a rating and review on apple podcasts, or check out the Kofi-account for the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/alittlebitoflagom Matilda is a freelance dance artist, we trained together at Northern School of Contemporary Dance, and as she grew up in Sweden, I thought it would be interesting to talk with her about how the concept of Lagom has become embedded in her values and approaches to living. We cover so much in this

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Ep 12 Belongings Vs Clutterings

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2020/10/16

If you would like to, and are in a position to support the podcast further, please check out the Ko-fi account: https://ko-fi.com/alittlebitoflagom Your support really means so much! In this episode, I am talking about clutter, how to de-clutter, and how to actually differentiate your clutter from your belongings – things with a purpose and a place. Clutter is something that definitely causes me some stress, and ironically, more clutter seems to be present the more stressed I’m feeling. What is the

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Ep 11 Reflections on Social Media to Animal...

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2020/10/08

In today’s episode, I am talking to Martha Powell, who is a professional Harpist, an incredible musician in a multitude of instruments, along with a music teacher in the Cardiff/Penarth area. We discuss her career, and how she’s been finding a balance with social media from a personal and professional perspective, and how actually fusing these together has made her feel like she can relate to others in a way that feels more authentic for her. We also talk about ways she’s been trying to live more

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Ep 10 A Journey Towards Zero Waste Living with...

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2020/10/01

In this episode, I’m chatting with Alysha (Now updated to @the.sustainable.scientist on Instagram), a 30 year-old from Auckland New Zealand, who lives in an apartment with her partner and their cat - Slippers. We talk about Alysha’s zero waste journey, the challenges she’s faced, veganism, supporting well-being and the importance of not being too hard on ourselves. I had such a lovely conversation with Alysha, and a really enjoyable chat, I hope you find it enjoyable and useful too! If

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Ep 9 - Getting to Know 'Know Waste' With Randie...

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2020/09/24

In this interview, I had the pleasure of talking with Randie Cimino, who started her zero waste business - Greener, Kinder, Smarter, The 'Know' Waste Store. We discuss her journey towards zero waste living, and the start up of her store, along with why she’s so passionate about living a more zero waste life, and practical tips we can take away to try live more sustainably. I hope you enjoy the episode! Extra

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Ep 8 Sustainable Swaps

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2020/09/10

In this episode, I focus on the sustainable swaps we can make in our homes to help the planet. These are swaps I've made, am starting to make and some I hope to make in the future, and I hope they can be useful tips for you too! Extra notes/resources: https://alittlebitoflagom.wixsite.com/lagom/post/ep-8-sustainable-swaps

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Ep 7 Sustainable Fashion with Kathleen Varendia

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2020/09/03

In this first interview episode, I'm talking with Kathleen (@kathandtheplanet) about fast fashion, sustainable fashion, great tips on living more sustainably and so much more. She shares the importance of not being too hard on ourselves, and how sustainability doesn't have to be 'beautiful' to be useful. Extra notes/resources: https://alittlebitoflagom.wixsite.com/lagom/post/ep-7-first-interview-episode-with-kathleen-varendia

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Ep 6 Food Ethics

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2020/08/28

This episode is a heavy one... Observing the realities surrounding the production and consumption of our food is incredibly shocking and upsetting, but avoiding it doesn't make it go away. In this episode, I am shining a light on some of the areas of exploitation that occur within food production. Extra notes/resources: https://alittlebitoflagom.wixsite.com/lagom/post/ep-6-food-ethics

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Ep 5 Well-being and Checking In With Ourselves

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2020/08/20

Taking time to check in with ourselves, and look after our mental health is something we should all do more often, and not only something to think about when it starts to deteriorate. So let's take time to check in, and find ways we can help look after our well-being. https://alittlebitoflagom.wixsite.com/lagom/post/ep-5-well-being-and-checking-in-with-ourselves

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Ep 4 Food Footprint

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2020/08/13

We can sometimes forget about all the energy and resource intensive processes involved in food production. Current demand for resources exceeds what is sustainable on earth, so it’s crucial we protect these finite resources by making better choices about the food we are consuming. Extra resources and notes from the episode: https://alittlebitoflagom.wixsite.com/lagom/post/ep-4-food-footprint

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Ep 3 Food Waste Facts and Hacks

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2020/08/06

In this episode, we delve into the excessive food waste problem! This, along with many other problems, is at the cross roads between climate action and social justice. Get ready for some shocking facts and practical tips to help prevent food waste. Extra resources and notes from the episode can be found here: https://alittlebitoflagom.wixsite.com/lagom/post/ep3-food-waste-facts-and-hacks Music: Martyn King

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Ep 2 Plastic Pollution - Problems and Solutions

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2020/07/30

In this episode, the focus is all things PLASTIC! Extreme, horrifying, overwhelming; thoughts that spring to mind when I think of plastic pollution. We need to be aware of the extent of this problem, but also, more importantly, find practical ways to be part of the solution. Extra resources and notes from the episode can be found here: https://alittlebitoflagom.wixsite.com/lagom/post/ep-2-plastics Music: Martyn King

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Ep 1 Introducing A Little Bit of Lagom

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2020/07/23

Welcome to A Little Bit of Lagom! In this first episode, I will be talking to you about why I’m starting this podcast, what the term Lagom actually means, how I stumbled upon the concept, as well as what I want to focus on within this podcast, and what I hope it can bring to the listeners. You can find extra resources and notes from the episode on my website: https://alittlebitoflagom.wixsite.com/lagom Music: Martyn King

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