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The Scandi Shift

The Scandi Shift

Written by: Meg Christiansen & Selena Wintersø
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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!



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Episodes
  • Episode 3: To Bike or Not to Bike: Is that the Question?
    Jan 21 2026

    Episode Description

    In this episode of The Scandi Shift, Meg and Selena dive into one of the most defining (and unavoidable) parts of life in Denmark: bike culture.

    In Copenhagen, biking isn’t a hobby, a fitness statement, or a personality trait — it’s infrastructure. It’s how people commute, socialize, transport kids, haul groceries, move furniture, and live their everyday lives. And for newcomers, figuring out how (and whether) to join in can feel intimidating, awkward, and occasionally mortifying.

    We talk about:

    • Why biking in Denmark isn’t a choice so much as an inevitability
    • How Copenhagen’s bike infrastructure changes everything
    • First-time biking fears, false confidence, and unplanned initiations
    • The pressure of keeping up during rush hour
    • Sweaty arrivals, saddle soreness, and learning the rules by doing
    • Cargo bikes, two wheels vs. three, and finding what actually works for you

    Whether you’re still sitting on the fence, biking everywhere in heels, hauling kids in a cargo bike, or quietly Googling “bike etiquette Copenhagen,” this episode is about finding your rhythm — and remembering there’s no single right way to do it.

    Expat life in Denmark, Copenhagen bike culture, moving to Denmark realities, daily life in Copenhagen, transportation culture, living abroad stories.

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    36 mins
  • Bonus Episode: Blankets, Black Holes & Bad Acoustics: Starting a Podcast
    Jan 14 2026

    In this short bonus episode of The Scandi Shift, Meg and Selena pull back the curtain on what it really took to get this podcast off the ground — and how wildly we underestimated nearly every part of the process.

    From three-hour “three-minute” equipment setups, to recording on our hands and knees surrounded by blankets, to discovering that microphones, acoustics, software, and editing are… a lot — this episode is a very honest look at learning by doing.

    We talk about:

    • Why starting a podcast is harder than “just hitting record”
    • The equipment setup that defeated us (at first)
    • Blankets, sofas, awkward recording positions & bad acoustics
    • Learning microphone technique
    • Why polish is the enemy of intimacy
    • Letting go of perfection and launching

    If you’ve ever thought about starting something — a creative project, a new chapter, a big move, or a life change that felt exciting and terrifying at the same time — this episode is a reminder that you don’t need to have everything figured out to begin. Sometimes taking the plunge is the whole point, even when you wildly underestimate what’s involved.

    Behind-the-scenes podcasting, starting a podcast, creative projects abroad, expat life in Denmark, taking the plunge, imperfect beginnings, life transitions, moving abroad stories.

    🎧 New episodes every other week — follow to stay updated!
    📩 Email: TheScandiShift@gmail.com

    📍 Instagram: @TheScandiShift
    ⭐️ Please rate + review — it helps other expats find the show!

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    12 mins
  • Episode 2: The 8 Month Danish Winter
    Jan 7 2026

    Hygge, Candlelight, Comfort Food & Surviving the Darkness

    Ever wondered what it’s like to survive a Danish winter?
    In this episode of The Scandi Shift, Meg & Selena dive into the reality of Denmark’s darkest season—from 3:30pm sunsets to hygge, candles, comfort food, and learning to bloom in the cold as expat mums.

    We chat about:

    • Why Danish winter feels so long
    • Hygge & candlelight culture
    • Mormor mad + comfort food nostalgia
    • Surviving winter with kids in Copenhagen
    • Tips for building community in the darkness

    Resources mentioned:

    • Winter Survival Guide link- Available on our website!
    • Kid-friendly museum ideas- Available on our website!
    • Email us at TheScandiShift@gmail.com

    Denmark winter tips, hygge lifestyle, Scandinavian culture, expat life Denmark, Copenhagen family activities.

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    🎧 New episodes every other week — follow to stay updated!
    📩 Email: TheScandiShift@gmail.com

    📍 Instagram: @TheScandiShift
    ⭐️ Please rate + review — it helps other expats find the show!

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    38 mins
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