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.

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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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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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Whether you’re living in Denmark, planning a move here, or simply curious about what real life looks like behind the hygge, bicycles, and Scandinavian design — this podcast is for you.

We’re Meg & Selena, two expat moms who arrived with big dreams and a few misguided expectations (“Is Denmark just cozy cafés and constant happiness?”)… only to learn it’s also four seasons before lunch, endless rain jackets, winter darkness, cultural plot twists, and rye bread on repeat.

On The Scandi Shift we get real about:

• surviving & enjoying Danish winters
• parenting + school adventures
• healthcare + bureaucracy
• friendships + identity
• expat highs & lows
• cultural mash-ups
• everyday life in Copenhagen and beyond

Expect laughter, honesty, local insight, cultural surprises — and lots of warmth. Whether you’re already here or just wondering what Scandinavian life is really like, you’re invited.

Hit follow and join us as we learn, laugh, adapt, and build community in Denmark.

Scandinavian expat podcast, moving to Denmark, life in Copenhagen, hygge culture, Danish parenting, living abroad Denmark, cultural shocks Scandinavia.

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