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.
Velkommen to The Scandi Shift!
The Scandi Shift
Episode 1: Welcome to The Scandi Shift
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This first episode has some sound issues (we learned fast ). Audio is significantly improved from Episode 2 onward — thank you for listening!
Our Expat Story & Why This Podcast Exists
In our very first episode of The Scandi Shift, we (Meg & Selena!) introduce ourselves, share what brought us to Denmark, and explain why this podcast exists. From moving to Copenhagen for love, family, lifestyle shifts, and career changes — to the surprising challenges of identity, loneliness, and rebuilding community abroad — this episode is a heartfelt welcome into what this space is all about.
Whether you’re dreaming about moving to Denmark, already living here, or curious about expat life, this episode gives you an honest, funny, and very real look behind the scenes.
In this episode, we talk about:
- How two foreign mums ended up building new lives in Copenhagen
- Meeting each other through a total “meet-cute” coffee shop moment
- The emotional leap of moving countries for family & lifestyle
- Why Denmark isn’t just a vacation — it becomes real, fast
- The identity shifts that come with motherhood abroad
- The challenge of making friends as an expat adult
- And why we created The Scandi Shift podcast in the first place ✨
Why this episode matters
Being an expat isn’t Instagram-perfect. We talk openly about:
- culture shocks
- career disruption
- loneliness
- mental load
- family dynamics
- and the pressure to “have it all”
We’re building the podcast we wished existed when we arrived — a helpful, human, funny guide for expat life in Denmark.
🎧 New episodes every other week — follow to stay updated!
📩 Email: TheScandiShift@gmail.com
📍 Instagram: @TheScandiShift
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