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.

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