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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The Scandi Shift
Latest Episodes
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...
Episode 12: What We Miss and Don't Miss Most After Moving to Denmark
In this episode of The Scandi Shift, Meg and Selena unpack the surprising reality of missing home after moving abroad — including the things they expected to miss, the things that blindsided them completely, and the parts of their old ...
Episode 11: What Nobody Tells You About Danish Birthday Parties
In this episode of The Scandi Shift, Meg and Selena unpack the surprisingly complicated world of birthdays in Denmark — and all the cultural rules no one explains to expat parents beforehand.Using Meg’s recent experience hosting...
Episode 10: The Hidden Cost of Fitting In: Identity, Burnout & Belonging in Denmark (Part 2)
In this episode of The Scandi Shift, Meg and Selena continue their conversation on belonging — moving beyond the surface and into what it actually feels like underneath.Because the cost of fitting in isn’t always obviou...
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...
