What Are You Doing in Denmark?

This week, Derek and Annie welcome back Mike - a What Are You Doing in Denmark OG! Around the table, your hosts and former host discuss all the things that would have been nice to know before moving to Denmark. Of course some pleasant surprises are in the mix, and the goal is to have some laughs and share some advice, including the things that are still adjustments for us, even after living in Denmark for years. Annie shares the new pieces of clothing that have been integrated into her children’s wardrobe, and Derek discusses all the things he learned and didn’t learn in Danish class - including how to lie about his age. Mike chimes in with helpful advice on networking, making friends, and what to watch on television to fit into a Danish crowd. All this and more is covered in this episode and you shouldn’t forget to share it with any friends who are thinking about or have made the move to Denmark. For more clips and tips on living in Denmark and follow us on social media: What Are You Doing in Denmark podcast: Instagram: https://instagram.com/waydidpod Watch these episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFCSH6KqKooZmSx1GJu9CWZYjX8esjl2F Derek Hartman: Instagram: https://instagram.com/robetrotting YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/robetrotting TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@robetrotting Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robetrotting Annie Samples: Instagram: https://instagram.com/annieineventyrland TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@annieineventyrland Mike Walsh: Instagram: https://instagram.com/phillymike999 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-walsh-2722a131/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re back with part two of our conversation with Andres Artiles Jerrik, who has been working closely with Danish musical acts like Reiley, Aura Dione, and SABA on their Eurovision visuals and music. We discuss what makes a good Eurovision song - broad popularity or staying true to the local culture of the nation it represents and what the Danish audience can expect from their representation in Malmö. Andres is spilling even more tea and sharing all of his opinions on this year’s show. You’re about to hear our top picks, Eurovision predictions, and our all-time favorite Eurovision Song Contest acts of all time - including the one that was part of Derek’s wedding day. Don’t forget to share this podcast with any friends who have made the move to Denmark. For more clips and tips on living in Denmark and follow us on social media: What Are You Doing in Denmark podcast: Instagram: https://instagram.com/waydidpod Watch these episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFCSH6KqKooZmSx1GJu9CWZYjX8esjl2F Derek Hartman: Instagram: https://instagram.com/robetrotting YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/robetrotting TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@robetrotting Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robetrotting Annie Samples: Instagram: https://instagram.com/annieineventyrland TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@annieineventyrland Andres Artiles Jerrik: Instagram: https://instagram.com/copenhagenkid TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@copenhagenkid Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2PQJceWT9saDOYZG98uCuU Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Derek is joined by Andres Artiles Jerrik, a stylist, designer, author, and TV personality. He spills all the tea about putting his talents behind Denmark’s most recent efforts in the Eurovision Song Contest. You’ll hear him talk about his songwriting, which was displayed at this year’s Dansk Melodi Grand Prix, Denmark’s national Eurovision selection contest. Andres worked on the song Mirror Ball of Hope with musical artist Aura Dione. He shares how the song came to fruition and the inspirations behind its incredible stage presentation. Andres also worked with last year’s Danish entry to Eurovision, Reiley, and shares his experience from a year ago at the main event in Liverpool. Derek and Andres discuss the ups and downs of Denmark’s history in Eurovision and the recent criticism of DR, the Danish Broadcasting System, for their method of selecting a participant from Denmark. Is the explanation tied to elements of Danish culture, or is it just time for a reformed selection process? Listen and learn more to make your own decision. Don’t forget to share this podcast with any friends who have made the move to Denmark. For more clips and tips on living in Denmark and follow us on social media: What Are You Doing in Denmark podcast: Instagram: https://instagram.com/waydidpod Watch these episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFCSH6KqKooZmSx1GJu9CWZYjX8esjl2F Derek Hartman: Instagram: https://instagram.com/robetrotting YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/robetrotting TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@robetrotting Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robetrotting Annie Samples: Instagram: https://instagram.com/annieineventyrland TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@annieineventyrland Andres Artiles Jerrik: Instagram: https://instagram.com/copenhagenkid TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@copenhagenkid Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2PQJceWT9saDOYZG98uCuU Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Derek and Annie are back with Nanna Hauch, a licensed family and couples therapist who specializes in helping the international community in Denmark. Annie receives advice on how families can stay connected to their own culture while integrating into Danish society. Nanna shares some of the challenges that her family faced while living abroad and when repatriating and moving back to Denmark. Derek gets advice on how Danish work culture can become an adjustment and mental health factor for internationals working in Denmark. Once again, Nanna provides valuable insights into the unique mental health challenges faced by Denmark’s international community. Nanna offers a bit of podcast therapy to the What Are You Doing in Denmark community. She even invites you to join her free webinar on reverse culture shock when moving back to your country and culture of origin. Details below: Don’t forget to share this podcast with any friends who have made the move to Denmark. For more clips and tips on living in Denmark and follow us on social media: What Are You Doing in Denmark podcast: Instagram: https://instagram.com/waydidpod Watch these episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFCSH6KqKooZmSx1GJu9CWZYjX8esjl2F Derek Hartman: Instagram: https://instagram.com/robetrotting YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/robetrotting TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@robetrotting Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robetrotting Annie Samples: Instagram: https://instagram.com/annieineventyrland TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@annieineventyrland Nanna Hauch: Instagram: https://instagram.com/expathero_dk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nannahauchfromexpathero/ Website: https://www.expathero.dk Free Webinar Register for Nanna’s upcoming, free webinar with Danes Worldwide: https://www.danes.dk/en/events/repatriation-how-to-ride-the-waves-of-reverse-culture-shock/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Nanna Hauch aka the Expat Hero, joins Derek and Annie to address an important topic - mental health for foreigners living in Denmark. She discusses the unique mental health challenges that the international community in Denmark is faced with. Nanna brings her expertise as a licensed psychotherapist to the What Are You Doing in Denmark community and offers advice on a wide range of issues faced by international families including Derek and Annie. Nanna describes how her own experiences living abroad and repatriating influenced her desire to help other expats face mental health struggles. This episode dives deep into the issues faced by couples who move abroad from one partner’s career. Derek explains why he often uses the word “untethered” to describe his experience of living abroad. A listener question evokes the challenges that children face when they’re uprooted to new countries and both Annie and Nanna detail the toll it can take on third culture kids and the parents who love them from their own very personal stories. Don’t forget to share this podcast with any friends who have made the move to Denmark. For more clips and tips on living in Denmark and follow us on social media: What Are You Doing in Denmark podcast: Instagram: https://instagram.com/waydidpod Watch these episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFCSH6KqKooZmSx1GJu9CWZYjX8esjl2F Derek Hartman: Instagram: https://instagram.com/robetrotting YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/robetrotting TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@robetrotting Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robetrotting Annie Samples: Instagram: https://instagram.com/annieineventyrland TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@annieineventyrland Nanna Hauch: Instagram: https://instagram.com/expathero_dk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nannahauchfromexpathero/ Website: https://www.expathero.dk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Mike Walsh is back in the hosting chair with Derek and special guest Chico Muya. As a fellow international living in the Nordics, Chico pumps out hilarious content sharing his experiences as a South African in Finland. He brings the same energy to this week’s episode as Derek, Mike and Chico share laughs about nudity, making friends, and the Nordic obsession with salted licorice. Besides the laughs, Chico shares the heart-warming aspects of his love story with Finland and how he made it feel like home. You’ll hear why he thinks the Finnish language is like black coffee and how the coffee culture varies around the world. Enjoy this light, but meaningful discussion on the common experiences of international living, finding your way as a foreigner in the Nordics, and creating a home out of gratitude. Don’t forget to share this podcast with any friends who have made the move to Denmark. For more clips and tips on living in Denmark and follow us on social media: What Are You Doing in Denmark podcast: Instagram: https://instagram.com/waydidpod Watch these episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFCSH6KqKooZmSx1GJu9CWZYjX8esjl2F Derek and Mike: Instagram: https://instagram.com/robetrotting YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/robetrotting TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@robetrotting Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robetrotting Chico Muya: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-international-denmark/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chicomuyamusic TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chicomuya Easy Vibes Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7hTt9eyocoIV1U3FOAWagK?si=LeJd2BZVQjiJAGLjMeO-cA&nd=1&dlsi=0b03c5f1e9a64796 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lyndsay Jensen, the founder and editor of The International, is back in the studio with Annie and Derek to talk about the political changes in how foreigners in Denmark are treated and perceived. She recently spoke at Folkemødet on the needs of internationals living in Denmark and their important place in the Danish economy and society at large. In the discussion, Lyndsay references her eldest son, Connor, who moved to Denmark as a child and has been shaped by multiple cultures throughout his life. It seemed only right to have Connor join the conversation and share his experiences with teenage drinking, learning Danish and transitioning into the education system, and the cultural differences he experienced when inviting friends to his home as a kid. The conversation was eye-opening to Annie who moved her oldest sons to Denmark and is going through many of these changes in real time. Don’t forget to share this podcast with any friends who have made the move to Denmark. For more clips and tips on living in Denmark and follow us on social media: What Are You Doing in Denmark podcast: Instagram: https://instagram.com/waydidpod Watch these episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFCSH6KqKooZmSx1GJu9CWZYjX8esjl2F Derek Hartman: Instagram: https://instagram.com/robetrotting YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/robetrotting TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@robetrotting Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robetrotting Annie Samples: Instagram: https://instagram.com/annieineventyrland TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@annieineventyrland Lyndsay Jensen - The International: Read The International: https://www.the-intl.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theinternationaldenmark/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-international-denmark/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theinternationaldenmark/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Annie and Derek are joined this week by Lyndsay Jensen, the founder and editor of The International, an online magazine dedicated to helping foreigners living in Denmark find their way. Lyndsay shares her story of moving to Denmark after growing up as a Brit living in South Africa. You could say she’s been an expat her whole life. After a decade of life in South Africa with her Danish husband, she expected a soft landing in Denmark. Instead she found herself in a sink or swim existence. After facing the challenges of adjusting and settling into Denmark, she realized she was missing some vital resources to help her transition. That's when she decided to become the resource she was looking for and launched The International. Laugh along as Lyndsay, Annie, and Derek revisit the familiar challenges and mistakes for foreigners moving to Denmark. Learn where you can get help for your own journey through Danish culture and life in Denmark. And don’t forget to share this podcast with any friends who have made the move to Denmark. For more clips and tips on living in Denmark and follow us on social media: What Are You Doing in Denmark podcast: Instagram: https://instagram.com/waydidpod Watch these episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFCSH6KqKooZmSx1GJu9CWZYjX8esjl2F Derek Hartman: Instagram: https://instagram.com/robetrotting YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/robetrotting TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@robetrotting Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robetrotting Annie Samples: Instagram: https://instagram.com/annieineventyrland TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@annieineventyrland Lyndsay Jensen - The International: Read The International: https://www.the-intl.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theinternationaldenmark/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-international-denmark/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theinternationaldenmark/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can potential employers ask you if you plan to have kids? Why do job interviews feel so informal in Denmark? Is there bias or racism in the hiring process? Leslea Petersen, the Founder and CEO of English Job Denmark is back at the table with Derek and Annie to answer all of your questions on finding a job and working in Denmark. She offers advice on adapting your CV and preparing for a job interview in Denmark. This episode is for anyone struggling to find a job in Denmark with questions remaining after Leslea’s initial episode. From questions about diversity and inclusion to the reality of work life balance - Leslea smashes through all of our listener questions with helpful tips and advice for jobseekers. Whether you’re considering a move to Denmark or have relocated and need help securing employment, you can’t miss this episode. And don’t forget to share this with any friends in need of job seeking advice in Denmark. For more clips and tips on living in Denmark and follow us on social media: What Are You Doing in Denmark podcast: Instagram: https://instagram.com/waydidpod Watch these episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFCSH6KqKooZmSx1GJu9CWZYjX8esjl2F Derek Hartman: Instagram: https://instagram.com/robetrotting YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/robetrotting TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@robetrotting Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robetrotting Annie Samples: Instagram: https://instagram.com/annieineventyrland TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@annieineventyrland Leslea Petersen: Link to LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leslea-petersen/ Website:https://www.englishjobdenmark.dk A Brit married to a Viking who landed on Danish shores 16 years ago, Leslea is the CEO of English Job Denmark. With over 20 years’ communications experience in both the business & not-for-profit sectors, Leslea is passionate about coaching professionals & businesses in retaining international talent. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why doesn’t your CV get any response from Danish employers? How do your skills and certifications land you a job in Denmark? Is there any hope for landing a job in the Danish workforce? This week, Annie and Derek are joined by Leslea Petersen, the Founder and CEO of English Job Denmark. She tells her story of how she found herself living in Denmark and struggling to find a job. Her “moving to Denmark story” and “finding a job in Denmark” will sound familiar and relatable to a lot of people. Unlike most people, it led her to apply her skills in helping other foreigners in Denmark land a job here. Leslea explains all the differences in networking and crafting a CV for life in Denmark. Derek gets tips on how to properly use LinkedIn without scaring away Danes, and Annie learns what role the Danish language can have on your employment journey and what to do if you don’t can’t snakker the Dansk. For more clips and tips on living in Denmark and follow us on social media: What Are You Doing in Denmark podcast: Instagram: https://instagram.com/waydidpod Watch these episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFCSH6KqKooZmSx1GJu9CWZYjX8esjl2F Derek Hartman: Instagram: https://instagram.com/robetrotting YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/robetrotting TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@robetrotting Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robetrotting Annie Samples: Instagram: https://instagram.com/annieineventyrland TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@annieineventyrland Leslea Petersen: Link to LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leslea-petersen/ Website:https://www.englishjobdenmark.dk A Brit married to a Viking who landed on Danish shores 16 years ago, Leslea is the CEO of English Job Denmark. With over 20 years’ communications experience in both the business & not-for-profit sectors, Leslea is passionate about coaching professionals & businesses in retaining international talent. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Annie and Derek continue their conversation about making friends in Denmark and why it’s so hard. Annie discusses the mixed emotions of relief and overwhelm she feels when visiting her native United States, and jumping back into a very social culture with different social boundaries. She also explains why her son struggled to socialize with Danish classmates as he transitioned from American schooling to Danish schooling. What did it mean when his teacher described him as “too American for his peers”? Derek explains the reason that you should approach making friends in Denmark the same way you approach dating and defines the word “friend crush”. Annie and Derek offer advice to a listener who describes himself as “quirky” and is concerned about making friends in Denmark if he accepts a job offer there. The show delivers some helpful tips on socializing with Danes and laughs along the way so that you can be fully equipped to handle every social situation. For more clips and tips on living in Denmark and follow us on social media: What Are You Doing in Denmark podcast: Instagram: https://instagram.com/waydidpod Watch these episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFCSH6KqKooZmSx1GJu9CWZYjX8esjl2F Derek Hartman: Instagram: https://instagram.com/robetrotting YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/robetrotting TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@robetrotting Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robetrotting Annie Samples: Instagram: https://instagram.com/annieineventyrland TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@annieineventyrland Expat Insider Survey: https://www.internations.org/expat-insider/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do you make friends in a country where locals prefer not to talk to anyone they don’t already know? The Expat Insider Survey ranks Denmark 53rd out of 53 countries in the subcategory of finding friends and 66% of those surveyed reported it challenging to make friends with locals when moving abroad to Denmark. While it’s not impossible to make connections in Denmark, those numbers aren’t made up and this episode will help you defy the odds and understand the reality of moving to Denmark without a friend network. Annie and Derek break down the cultural reasons behind Denmark’s difficult friendship-making landscape. As a mother of four, Annie sheds some light on the way Danes are brought up to prefer a smaller network of friends and may not have room for more. Derek explains the practical reasons why Danes can appear cold to those from other cultures with a fruity analogy that a couple of old men with PhDs came up with. Is it going to help you make new friends? No guarantees, but will you walk away from this episode feeling a little more connected and less alone? Yes! And make sure to follow because next week we’ll be back in your feed to continue the conversation around friendship in Denmark and answer some listener questions on the topic with tips on socializing with Danes. For more clips and tips on living in Denmark and follow us on social media: What Are You Doing in Denmark podcast: Instagram: https://instagram.com/waydidpod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFCSH6KqKooZmSx1GJu9CWZYjX8esjl2F Derek Hartman: Instagram: https://instagram.com/robetrotting YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/robetrotting TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@robetrotting Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robetrotting Annie Samples: Instagram: https://instagram.com/annieineventyrland TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@annieineventyrland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Derek and Annie are once again joined by comedian, Conrad Molden, to discuss Janteloven. The three practice ‘Jante Math’ (a spin on the online trend of ‘Girl Math’) by praising each other’s achievements and downplaying them in true Janteloven fashion. Why was it so uncomfortable for them? Discussion about the moment in history that the concept was named helps to unlock some cultural context around these societal rules. The conversation continues around the ways that Janteloven can seep into your life. For foreigners living in Denmark, this is commonly concentrated in school and at work, but is often farther-reaching. Annie shares some Janteloven lessons that her oldest child experienced at school. Derek explains how even picking an apartment when arriving in Denmark was influenced by Janteloven, and Conrad has us cracking up while describing a hypothetical Danish version of MTV Cribs. Watch one of us picking our apartment in Denmark on House Hunters International: https://amzn.to/4bV6cSY For more clips and tips on living in Denmark and follow us on social media: Follow the pod on Instagram: https://instagram.com/waydidpod Derek Hartman Instagram: https://instagram.com/robetrotting YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/robetrotting TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@robetrotting Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robetrotting Annie Samples Instagram: https://instagram.com/annieineventyrland TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@annieineventyrland Conrad Molden Instagram: https://instagram.com/conradmoldencomedy YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/conradmolden TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@conradmolden Facebook: https://facebook.com/conradmolden ÆØÅ Tour Information: https://www.conradmolden.dk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Derek and Annie are joined by comedian, Conrad Molden, to tackle a source of culture clash and confusion for people moving to Denmark - Janteloven. The trio define the unofficial “Laws of Jante” and how the social code came to be so pervasive in Danish culture and Scandinavia at large. Particularly, the ramifications for international residents of Denmark are explained. Is Janteloven good for Denmark? Does it adversely impact foreigners living in Denmark? What are the pros and cons of this social code of conduct? This episode will give you a deeper understanding of the concept and its place in Danish society. Through these discussions, you’ll have a better understanding of how Danish culture is shaped by Janteloven, a satirical outtake from a fiction book. For more clips and tips on living in Denmark and follow us on social media: Follow the pod on Instagram: https://instagram.com/waydidpod Derek Hartman Instagram: https://instagram.com/robetrotting YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/robetrotting TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@robetrotting Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robetrotting Annie Samples Instagram: https://instagram.com/annieineventyrland TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@annieineventyrland Conrad Molden Instagram: https://instagram.com/conradmoldencomedy YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/conradmolden TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@conradmolden Facebook: https://facebook.com/conradmolden ÆØÅ Tour Information: https://www.conradmolden.dk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Derek and Annie are joined by comedian, Conrad Molden, to tackle a source of culture clash and confusion for people moving to Denmark - Janteloven. The trio define the unofficial “Laws of Jante” and how the social code came to be so pervasive in Danish culture and Scandinavia at large. Particularly, the ramifications for international residents of Denmark are explained. Is Janteloven good for Denmark? Does it adversely impact foreigners living in Denmark? What are the pros and cons of this social code of conduct? This episode will give you a deeper understanding of the concept and its place in Danish society. Through these discussions, you’ll have a better understanding of how Danish culture is shaped by Janteloven, a satirical outtake from a fiction book. For more clips and tips on living in Denmark and follow us on social media: Follow the pod on Instagram: https://instagram.com/waydidpod Derek Hartman Instagram: https://instagram.com/robetrotting YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/robetrotting TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@robetrotting Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robetrotting Annie Samples Instagram: https://instagram.com/annieineventyrland TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@annieineventyrland Conrad Molden Instagram: https://instagram.com/conradmoldencomedy YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/conradmolden TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@conradmolden Facebook: https://facebook.com/conradmolden ÆØÅ Tour Information: https://www.conradmolden.dk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week’s episode dives right back into our topic of being a trailing spouse when moving to Denmark. In it, Annie and Derek continue covering the unique challenges of following your partner to another country and how it can impact the relationship. They share the lessons they’ve learned along the way and how this massive change could have been a huge relationship stressor. Instead, it ended up making their partnerships stronger than before. This episode will give you tools to face these challenges as a couple with real experiences from Derek and Annie as well as a listener of the show. You’ll hear a familiar story from a trailing spouse in the WAYDID community who moved to Denmark for their spouse’s dream job. They faced challenges like rebuilding a network, having an imbalance in Danish language ability, and not equally integrating. Hear more about the trailing spouse journey, how to navigate it, and follow us on social media for additional insights. Follow the pod on Instagram: https://instagram.com/waydidpod Follow Derek on instagram: https://instagram.com/robetrotting Find Derek on YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/robetrotting Follow Derek on TikTok: https://tiktok.com/robetrotting Follow Derek on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robetrotting Follow Annie Samples on instagram: https://instagram.com/annieineventyrland Follow Annie on TikTok: https://tiktok.com/annieineventyrland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week’s episode dives right back into our topic of being a trailing spouse when moving to Denmark. In it, Annie and Derek continue covering the unique challenges of following your partner to another country and how it can impact the relationship. They share the lessons they’ve learned along the way and how this massive change could have been a huge relationship stressor. Instead, it ended up making their partnerships stronger than before. This episode will give you tools to face these challenges as a couple with real experiences from Derek and Annie as well as a listener of the show. You’ll hear a familiar story from a trailing spouse in the WAYDID community who moved to Denmark for their spouse’s dream job. They faced challenges like rebuilding a network, having an imbalance in Danish language ability, and not equally integrating. Hear more about the trailing spouse journey, how to navigate it, and follow us on social media for additional insights. Follow the pod on Instagram: https://instagram.com/waydidpod Follow Derek on instagram: https://instagram.com/robetrotting Find Derek on YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/robetrotting Follow Derek on TikTok: https://tiktok.com/robetrotting Follow Derek on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robetrotting Follow Annie Samples on instagram: https://instagram.com/annieineventyrland Follow Annie on TikTok: https://tiktok.com/annieineventyrland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Life as a “trailing spouse” is mostly incredible, and looks like it from the outside. Still, it’s full of challenges, emotional ups and downs, and can put a strain on relationships and families. Derek and Annie have been through it, and open up about their life after moving to Denmark for their partners. This episode will help you understand the challenges that you face if you move abroad for someone else, with tips and advice on getting through them. Derek and Annie discuss their personal experiences and how they dealt with these adjustments. Any foreigner living in Denmark goes through culture shocks and changes - but they pile up a little higher, faster, and harder for trailing partners. Hear more about the trailing spouse journey, how to navigate it, and follow us on social media for more insights. Follow the pod on Instagram: https://instagram.com/waydidpod Follow Derek on instagram: https://instagram.com/robetrotting Find Derek on YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/robetrotting Follow Derek on TikTok: https://tiktok.com/robetrotting Follow Derek on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robetrotting Follow Annie Samples on instagram: https://instagram.com/annieineventyrland Follow Annie on TikTok: https://tiktok.com/annieineventyrland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Life as a “trailing spouse” is mostly incredible, and looks like it from the outside. Still, it’s full of challenges, emotional ups and downs, and can put a strain on relationships and families. Derek and Annie have been through it, and open up about their life after moving to Denmark for their partners. This episode will help you understand the challenges that you face if you move abroad for someone else, with tips and advice on getting through them. Derek and Annie discuss their personal experiences and how they dealt with these adjustments. Any foreigner living in Denmark goes through culture shocks and changes - but they pile up a little higher, faster, and harder for trailing partners. Hear more about the trailing spouse journey, how to navigate it, and follow us on social media for more insights. Follow the pod on Instagram: https://instagram.com/waydidpod Follow Derek on instagram: https://instagram.com/robetrotting Find Derek on YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/robetrotting Follow Derek on TikTok: https://tiktok.com/robetrotting Follow Derek on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robetrotting Follow Annie Samples on instagram: https://instagram.com/annieineventyrland Follow Annie on TikTok: https://tiktok.com/annieineventyrland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author Keri Bloomfield joins Derek and Mike for more real talk about living in Denmark and how it taught her how to be more of herself. Sharing stories from her new book, Nothing Like a Dane, they discuss the difficulties of learning the Danish language and Danish culture as internationals in Denmark. The episode focuses on the long journey to realizing that foreigners in Denmark don’t need to change who they are, and Denmark is much better off when they don’t. Follow the pod on Instagram: https://instagram.com/waydidpod Find us on YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/robetrotting Follow us on TikTok: https://tiktok.com/robetrotting Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robetrotting Keri Bloomfield: Website: Keribloomfield.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keri.bloomfield TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@keri.bloomfield Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/keribloomfieldwrites As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Order Nothing Like a Dane: https://amzn.to/3vGHTHV Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.