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 17: Danish Phrases Every Expat Should Know (That You Won't Learn in Class)
Learning Danish isn't just about grammar.It's about understanding the little words and phrases that Danes use every single day—and figuring out what they actually mean.In this fun follow-up to our Danish idioms episode, M...
Episode 16: Summer Hygge in Denmark: Beyond Candles, Blankets & Winter
In this episode of The Scandi Shift, Meg and Selena challenge one of the biggest misconceptions about Denmark.Everyone thinks hygge is candles, wool blankets, fireplaces, and surviving a long Danish winter.But what...
Episode 15: Raising Bilingual Kids in Denmark: When Your Child Speaks Better Danish Than You
In this episode of The Scandi Shift, Meg and Selena talk about the messy, funny, frustrating, and surprisingly emotional reality of raising bilingual children in Denmark.Because bilingual parenting sounds wonderful in theory.
Episode 14: Finding Your Village in Denmark: Making Friends, Belonging & Starting Over Abroad
Moving abroad isn't just about finding a new home.It's about rebuilding a life.In this episode of The Scandi Shift, Meg and Selena explore what it really means to find your village after moving to Denmark. Not just making...
Episode 13: Why Does Everyone in Denmark Have a Summer House?!
In this episode of The Scandi Shift, Meg and Selena dive into one of Denmark's most iconic summer traditions: the mysterious summer house.The moment the weather turns sunny, it feels like half of Denmark disappears. Plans...
