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Expat life with Malin and Helena
This is Expat life with Malin and Helena, a podcast where we discuss life and experiences around the world. We have lived abroad for 20+ years, and in total that adds up to 11 countries in different parts of the world. This podcast tells the story about navigating life with an intention to inspire, share, support and engage fellow expats around the globe. No matter where you live, we welcome you to be part of our community.
Episodes
12 episodes
Dream Destinations
Spring is here and for many expats this means planning for a new destination. If you had a golden ticket allowing you to relocate anywhere, where would you choose? Join us on a journey around the world where factors like earthquake...
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35:08
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Lost and Lonely
With life comes changes in our professional life regardless of whether we are expats or not, but being an expat means that you may be more exposed in certain life transitions. In this episode we discuss some of these changes ...
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35:07
Celebrate Life
This year there is no end of new beginnings for Helena, and although Malin isn't particularly fond of open waters and boats, she has developed a newfound interest in the Polar circles.In this episode, we delve into the dynamics of embar...
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29:24
Favorites of 2023
In this episode, we're sharing our top tips and highlights from this year. Whether you're traveling, waiting at the airport, or simply enjoying some time off, our recommendations, spanning books, series, TED Talks, podcasts, games, a s...
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34:37
Finding your voice
In this episode, we explore how to find one's voice as an expatriate in a foreign land. Is it essential to master the local language, or can one navigate without it? Helena shares her memorable experiences from Ibiza, expressing her...
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32:20
Routine Revival
In this episode, we chat about the significance of routines and how they can be both liberating and challenging. Helena excitedly shares a new routine she's incorporated into her life, while Malin draws connections between starting...
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15:48
The notion of home
In this episode, we dig into the concept of "home." What defines home? Is it our place of origin, a physical location, or perhaps something more profound? And can the notion of home evolve and shift over time?Helena shares how her childr...
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31:40
Learning how to swim
In this episode we discuss the adjustment-acceptance phase in the expat life cycle. This is the stage in which we as expats slowly learn to swim in our new waters. In addition, we give our best hands on tips on how to make the trans...
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25:14
The Expat Rollercoaster
In this episode we speak about the expat life cycle which is similar to a rollercoaster of life. Apart from discussing preparations, honeymoons and cultural shocks, Malin also reveals how she is getting friendly with Jeff and ...
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35:05
Happy Easter
In this episode we speak about some of the Easter traditions in Spain and Sweden. In Spain processions fill the cities with life and in Sweden the Easter witches travel sustainably on a broom to Blåkulla. Happy Easter ev...
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13:00