The Scandi Shift
The Scandi Shift: Two expat mamas, one epic adventure, and a treasure trove of tales!
Join Meg and Selena as they dish out The Scandi Shift — a cheeky, raw guide to cracking the code of life in Denmark. Dive into the expat experience that no relocation brochure dares to reveal!
Every episode, we unravel the unexpected, the delightful, and the “Wait… is this for real?” moments of moving abroad, parenting, working, and making connections in Copenhagen. From tackling the Danish school system to braving the long Scandinavian winters, navigating quirky customs, forging friendships, savoring the local cuisine, and just plain surviving. Consider us your crash-test dummies.
We’re here for practical tips, hygge vibes, and our honest take on hitting the reset button as expat parents in Denmark.
Tune in every other week for funny, honest conversations about expat life, family, culture, and starting over abroad.
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Latest Episodes
Episode 9: The Cost of Fitting In: What It Really Takes to Belong in Denmark (Part 1)
In this episode of The Scandi Shift, Meg and Selena continue their mini-series on belonging — and take on a topic that feels a little more uncomfortable: the cost of fitting in.Because belonging isn’t always effortless. And it’s...
Episode 8: Danes Say WHAT?! Funny Danish Idioms That Make No Sense
In this episode of The Scandi Shift, Meg and Selena take a lighter turn and dive into one of the most surprising (and confusing) parts of learning a new language: idioms.Because once you start translating things literally, nothi...
Episode 7: Do You Belong in Denmark? Fitting In vs Belonging as an Expat
Belonging is something many people search for when they move to a new country — but what does it actually mean to belong somewhere?In this episode of The Scandi Shift, Meg and Selena shift from their usual light-hearted observatio...
Episode 6: Danes Are So… Cold? Happy? Impossible to Befriend? (Addressing the Stereotypes)
In this episode of The Scandi Shift, Meg and Selena go off the cuff to tackle six of the most common stereotypes they’ve heard about Danes.Because apparently, Danes are so…Cold and Reserved.Hard to make friends with.<...
Episode 5: They Let Them Do What?! Rethinking Risk, Trust & Parenting in Denmark
In this episode of The Scandi Shift, Meg and Selena tackle a question they’re asked constantly by friends and family back home: Is Denmark really as safe and idyllic for kids as it looks?The short answer is yes — but th...
