In a world addicted to speed, we are becoming compressed versions of ourselves — flatter, faster, and disconnected from our own humanity.

In this episode, we explore what happens when acceleration becomes our default, and how re-humanising our lives through awareness, rhythm, and reconnection can restore our full emotional and creative range.

What does it really mean to live in balance?

In this opening episode, we look to ancient Nordic wisdom, the Scandinavian concept of lagom, and the natural rhythm our ancestors once lived by. You’ll be guided through a gentle reflection to help you recognise where life may have pulled you off-centre — and how to return to a steadier rhythm with clarity and calm.

Bring a cup of something warm, light a candle, and settle in.

Step into the world of The Mindful Viking — a journey into Nordic Mindfulness™, where ancient wisdom meets modern wellbeing.In this introductory episode, Madelaine Vallin shares the heart behind the podcast, the principles of Nordic Mindfulness™, and how you can begin your own practice of balance, creativity, and reconnection — one breath at a time.