The Finnish Way
Finding Courage, Wellness, and Happiness Through the Power of Sisu
Failed to add items
Add to Cart failed.
Add to Wish List failed.
Remove from wish list failed.
Follow podcast failed
Unfollow podcast failed
The Finnish Way
Buy Now for $20.40
No default payment method selected.
We are sorry. We are not allowed to sell this product with the selected payment method
-
Narrated by:
-
Karen Cass
-
Written by:
-
Katja Pantzar
About this listen
An engaging and practical guided tour of the simple and nature-inspired ways that Finns stay happy and healthy - including the powerful concept of sisu, or everyday courage
Forget hygge - it's time to blow out the candles and get out into the world! Journalist Katja Pantzar did just that, taking the huge leap to move to the remote Nordic country of Finland. What she discovered there transformed her body, mind, and spirit. In this engaging and practical guide, she shows listeners how to embrace the "keep it simple and sensible" daily practices that make Finns one of the happiest populations in the world, year after year.
Topics include:
- Movement as medicine: How walking, biking and swimming every day are good for what ails us - and best done outside the confines of a gym.
- Forest therapy: Why there's no substitute for getting out into nature on a regular basis.
- Healthy eating: What the Nordic diet can teach us all about feeding body, mind, and soul.
- The gift of sisu: Why Finns embrace a special form of courage, grit and determination as a national virtue - and how anyone can dig deeper to survive and thrive through tough times.
If you've ever wondered if there's a better, simpler way to find happiness and good heath, look no further. The Finns have a word for that, and this empowering audiobook shows us how to achieve it.
©2018 Katja Pantzar (P)2018 Penguin AudioYou may also enjoy...
-
Everyday Sisu
- Tapping into Finnish Fortitude for a Happier, More Resilient Life
- Written by: Katja Pantzar
- Narrated by: Jade Wheeler
- Length: 4 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars 4
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars 4
-
Story4 out of 5 stars 4
Sisu is a powerful mindset that makes Finland one of the happiest countries in the world, despite long winters, social isolation, and a history of challenging times. In Everyday Sisu, journalist Katja Pantzar explores the simple practices that make Finnish life so stable, sustainable, and healthy for body and mind, even when life doesn't go as planned. You'll discover ways to boost your mental and physical resilience to face life’s challenges head-on.
-
1 out of 5 stars
-
Doesn’t stand up to The Finnish Way
- By NAME_UNKNOWN on 2023-12-24
Written by: Katja Pantzar
-
The Year of Living Danishly
- Uncovering the Secrets of the World's Happiest Country
- Written by: Helen Russell
- Narrated by: Lucy Price-Lewis
- Length: 9 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 294
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 255
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 253
When she was suddenly given the opportunity of a new life in rural Jutland, journalist and archetypal Londoner Helen Russell discovered a startling statistic: the happiest place on earth isn't Disneyland but Denmark, a land often thought of by foreigners as consisting entirely of long, dark winters, cured herring, Lego and pastries. What is the secret to their success? Are happy Danes born or made?
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Best book of 2017
- By Lacey Stairs on 2017-12-14
Written by: Helen Russell
-
Enchantment
- Awakening Wonder in an Anxious Age
- Written by: Katherine May
- Narrated by: Rebecca Lee
- Length: 5 hrs and 8 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars 10
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 7
-
Story4 out of 5 stars 7
Many of us feel trapped in a grind of constant change: rolling news cycles, the chatter of social media, our families split along partisan lines. We feel fearful and tired, on edge in our bodies, not quite knowing what has us perpetually depleted. For Katherine May, this low hum of fatigue and anxiety made her wonder what she was missing. Could there be a different way to relate to the world, one that would allow her to feel more rested and at ease, even as seismic changes unfold on the planet?
-
1 out of 5 stars
-
Not worth the credit
- By britty on 2023-11-12
Written by: Katherine May
-
The Open-Air Life
- Discover the Nordic Art of Friluftsliv and Embrace Nature Every Day
- Written by: Linda Åkeson Mcgurk
- Narrated by: Laura Jennings
- Length: 7 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 5
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 3
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 3
In The Open-Air Life, Swedish-American writer Linda McGurk introduces listeners to a wide array of Nordic customs and practices that focus on slowing down and spending more and more of ones’ time outdoors. An outdoorsy cousin of hygge, friluftsliv is what Nordic people do outside all day before they cozy up in front of the fireplace with their wool socks on and a cup of hot cocoa.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Enjoyed it!
- By Tereza on 2023-04-02
Written by: Linda Åkeson Mcgurk
-
There's No Such Thing as Bad Weather
- A Scandinavian Mom's Secrets for Raising Healthy, Resilient, and Confident Kids (from Friluftsliv to Hygge)
- Written by: Linda Åkeson McGurk
- Narrated by: Ann Richardson
- Length: 8 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 80
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 66
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 65
Bringing Up Bébé meets Last Child in the Woods in this lively, insightful memoir about a mother who sets out to discover if the nature-centric parenting philosophy of her native Scandinavia holds the key to healthier, happier lives for her American children.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
love!!!
- By Chloe on 2020-06-23
Written by: Linda Åkeson McGurk
-
Lagom: Not Too Little, Not Too Much
- The Swedish Art of Living a Balanced, Happy Life
- Written by: Niki Brantmark
- Narrated by: Ana Clements
- Length: 4 hrs
- Unabridged
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars 15
-
Performance4 out of 5 stars 11
-
Story4 out of 5 stars 11
In an interconnected world filled with goal-oriented perfectionists, Lagom reminds us to slow down, to decompress and destress, to be mindful of sustainability yet not deny ourselves pleasure. But lagom is not a rigid set of rules - sometimes you need more, sometimes you need less, and that's fine, too! With this idea-filled guide, you can learn to find greater balance, well-being, and harmony - and, most importantly, make time for the things that matter most in life.
-
1 out of 5 stars
-
Basic
- By Alina Wall on 2019-06-28
Written by: Niki Brantmark
-
Everyday Sisu
- Tapping into Finnish Fortitude for a Happier, More Resilient Life
- Written by: Katja Pantzar
- Narrated by: Jade Wheeler
- Length: 4 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars 4
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars 4
-
Story4 out of 5 stars 4
Sisu is a powerful mindset that makes Finland one of the happiest countries in the world, despite long winters, social isolation, and a history of challenging times. In Everyday Sisu, journalist Katja Pantzar explores the simple practices that make Finnish life so stable, sustainable, and healthy for body and mind, even when life doesn't go as planned. You'll discover ways to boost your mental and physical resilience to face life’s challenges head-on.
-
1 out of 5 stars
-
Doesn’t stand up to The Finnish Way
- By NAME_UNKNOWN on 2023-12-24
Written by: Katja Pantzar
-
The Year of Living Danishly
- Uncovering the Secrets of the World's Happiest Country
- Written by: Helen Russell
- Narrated by: Lucy Price-Lewis
- Length: 9 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 294
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 255
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 253
When she was suddenly given the opportunity of a new life in rural Jutland, journalist and archetypal Londoner Helen Russell discovered a startling statistic: the happiest place on earth isn't Disneyland but Denmark, a land often thought of by foreigners as consisting entirely of long, dark winters, cured herring, Lego and pastries. What is the secret to their success? Are happy Danes born or made?
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Best book of 2017
- By Lacey Stairs on 2017-12-14
Written by: Helen Russell
-
Enchantment
- Awakening Wonder in an Anxious Age
- Written by: Katherine May
- Narrated by: Rebecca Lee
- Length: 5 hrs and 8 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars 10
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 7
-
Story4 out of 5 stars 7
Many of us feel trapped in a grind of constant change: rolling news cycles, the chatter of social media, our families split along partisan lines. We feel fearful and tired, on edge in our bodies, not quite knowing what has us perpetually depleted. For Katherine May, this low hum of fatigue and anxiety made her wonder what she was missing. Could there be a different way to relate to the world, one that would allow her to feel more rested and at ease, even as seismic changes unfold on the planet?
-
1 out of 5 stars
-
Not worth the credit
- By britty on 2023-11-12
Written by: Katherine May
-
The Open-Air Life
- Discover the Nordic Art of Friluftsliv and Embrace Nature Every Day
- Written by: Linda Åkeson Mcgurk
- Narrated by: Laura Jennings
- Length: 7 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 5
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 3
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 3
In The Open-Air Life, Swedish-American writer Linda McGurk introduces listeners to a wide array of Nordic customs and practices that focus on slowing down and spending more and more of ones’ time outdoors. An outdoorsy cousin of hygge, friluftsliv is what Nordic people do outside all day before they cozy up in front of the fireplace with their wool socks on and a cup of hot cocoa.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Enjoyed it!
- By Tereza on 2023-04-02
Written by: Linda Åkeson Mcgurk
-
There's No Such Thing as Bad Weather
- A Scandinavian Mom's Secrets for Raising Healthy, Resilient, and Confident Kids (from Friluftsliv to Hygge)
- Written by: Linda Åkeson McGurk
- Narrated by: Ann Richardson
- Length: 8 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 80
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 66
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 65
Bringing Up Bébé meets Last Child in the Woods in this lively, insightful memoir about a mother who sets out to discover if the nature-centric parenting philosophy of her native Scandinavia holds the key to healthier, happier lives for her American children.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
love!!!
- By Chloe on 2020-06-23
Written by: Linda Åkeson McGurk
-
Lagom: Not Too Little, Not Too Much
- The Swedish Art of Living a Balanced, Happy Life
- Written by: Niki Brantmark
- Narrated by: Ana Clements
- Length: 4 hrs
- Unabridged
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars 15
-
Performance4 out of 5 stars 11
-
Story4 out of 5 stars 11
In an interconnected world filled with goal-oriented perfectionists, Lagom reminds us to slow down, to decompress and destress, to be mindful of sustainability yet not deny ourselves pleasure. But lagom is not a rigid set of rules - sometimes you need more, sometimes you need less, and that's fine, too! With this idea-filled guide, you can learn to find greater balance, well-being, and harmony - and, most importantly, make time for the things that matter most in life.
-
1 out of 5 stars
-
Basic
- By Alina Wall on 2019-06-28
Written by: Niki Brantmark
What listeners say about The Finnish Way
Average Customer RatingsReviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- RAN
- 2018-07-03
Amazing listen.
So many practical strategies that for health that Finns have been doing for decades / centuries.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
1 person found this helpful
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars
-
Performance4 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Ben GH
- 2021-02-21
Good
A nice overview of nordic approach to minimalism, health and well being... should be a good read for newbies looking into this areas of life. For others, just a nice collection of banal reminders... which is also fine.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Mathieu Voyer
- 2021-11-15
Very good book ! I learned a lot.
well I was curious about this lifestyle and i have anxious tendencies. So the book confirmed and boosted what i was already beginning to transform in my life. This is a great book informing on a vision of a good and viable lifestyle that everybody can reach.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Bruno D.
- 2018-07-13
Wow !
A good dose of commonsense in the hectic world we live in today. Highly recommended for anyone wanting to take care of their mental, spiritual, physical, emotional and financial health with simple down to earth actions. Very liberating.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
1 person found this helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Anonymous User
- 2019-08-17
love it!
highly recommend this book! I loved it start to finish! will definitely listen to again and again!
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
1 person found this helpful
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars
-
Performance4 out of 5 stars
-
Story4 out of 5 stars
- Lisa
- 2018-09-14
Great outdoors
I've been having a great time listening to this book as I walk outside and finding my Sisu. #Audible1.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
1 person found this helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Anonymous User
- 2022-01-08
Excellent
Thoroughly enjoyed this book! Do yourself a favour, get a mug of tea, a cozy blanket and listen to the excellent narration while being inspired by the author's journey.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Sonia Schiebel
- 2019-01-22
Entertaining and enlightening
Great book. Easy to listen to, some great ideas from a society that puts something other than just work and money in the forefront as important. A great guide on making different life choices. Sauna anyone?
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall3 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story2 out of 5 stars
- Amazon Customer
- 2020-10-31
What version of Canada did she live in??
I guess she wrote this book years after she left Canada, so she’s maybe describing the 90’s? But the version of Toronto and especially Vancouver she writes about is perplexing and doesn’t sound like the Canada I know. You can choose to live whatever kind of life you want in those cities, it was just HER life that was all celebrities and cocktails and cramped rush hours. The writer describes Finland like it’s some magical place (and it does sound nice enough) but it also sounds pretty similar to Canada... a resilient people, a strong welfare state, revelling in the cold weather, lots of bike paths, tons of time in nature. Sure there are consumerists in every culture, but she overstates the case. It sounds more like she was just on a bad path (and in all fairness she does explain that she was depressed and her job sounded horrible) but that’s more about her choices and personal situation than there being a remarkable cultural/lifestyle difference in Finland. This is all relevant because it undercut her as a reliable narrator for everything else she described: if she misunderstands Canada this badly, who knows if there’s any value in what she has to say about Finland? Too bad. Good narration though. Much preferred Helen Russell’s “My Year of Living Danishly”.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
2 people found this helpful
-
Overall2 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story3 out of 5 stars
- Anonymous User
- 2020-12-27
No content.
The narrators voice was soft and relaxing - unfortunately, paired with the lacklustre content, I fell asleep most of the times I tried to listen. To sum it up - it’s an entire book about how the narrator moved to Finland and found polar dips (cold water swimming), to be inspiring. :/
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
1 person found this helpful