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What Are You Doing in Denmark?96 | Culture Shock in Denmark: The 4 Stages No One Warns You AboutMoving to a new country is more than learning the language and eating new food—it’s a full-body, emotional rollercoaster. In this episode, your hosts Derek, Brooke, and Mike break down the 4 stages of culture shock and share personal stories from their lives in Denmark—the excitement, the frustration, the weird in-between moments, and finally… that moment when it all starts to click.Whether you’re a newly arrived expat, thinking about relocating, or still trying to feel at home abroad, this episode is for you. You'll laugh, cringe, and maybe even recognize yourself in our storie...2025-05-0633 min
What Are You Doing in Denmark?86 | Paying US Taxes as an American Abroad (with Nathalie Goldstein)In this episode, Derek sits down with Nathalie Goldstein, CEO of MyExpatTaxes and an IRS Enrolled Agent, to break down everything Americans living abroad need to know about filing their U.S. taxes. Whether you're in Denmark, Austria, or anywhere else in the world, Uncle Sam still wants his cut—and ignoring it isn’t an option.You'll find out:💰 Do you actually have to file? (Spoiler: Probably.)🏦 FBAR & FATCA: Why the U.S. tracks your foreign bank accounts.🇩🇰 Taxes in Denmark vs. the U.S.: Do you have to pay twice?2025-03-1126 min
What Are You Doing in Denmark?71 | Retention Crisis: Why Don't People Stay in Denmark?Denmark struggles to retain internationals, with 64% leaving within five years and only 28% of international graduates staying post-graduation. In this episode, Brooke Black, Conrad Molden, and Derek Hartman dive into why so many expats leave Denmark, the cultural and systemic barriers they face, and what it means for Denmark’s aging population and economy. This episode explores how the €7 billion Fehmarn Belt Tunnel project is attracting internationals to Lolland and the municipality’s innovative Job-to-Partner program, which helps trailing partners integrate and find jobs. Could this be a model for national change? Is Lolland’s approach the key to turning the tide...2024-11-2628 min
What Are You Doing in Denmark?34 | Mental health struggles for foreigners in DenmarkThis 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...2024-04-2438 min
What Are You Doing in Denmark?31 | How do foreigners moving to Denmark find a soft landing?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 adj...2024-04-0330 min
What Are You Doing in Denmark?28 | Why is making friends in Denmark like dating?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 sa...2024-03-1327 min
What Are You Doing in Denmark?27 | You can’t make any friends in Denmark because you’re a peach.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 cu...2024-03-0632 min
Expat Life in Odense, DenmarkInterview with Julia Jones from International TalentMeet cross-cultural competency trainer and expat coach, Julia Jones. Julia is the founder of International Talent, a business she started up here in Odense, Denmark, in 2022.
In this episode, Julia shares her thoughts about moving to Denmark, and she talks about how she supports companies and their expats with the work she does as a cross-cultural competency trainer and expat coach at International Talent.
You can find more information about Julia and her business at International Talent’s webpage or connect with Julia by email at julia@internationaltalent.dk.
You can also follow Ju...2023-05-1446 minExpat Life in Odense, DenmarkInterview with Julia Jones from International TalentMeet cross-cultural competency trainer and expat coach, Julia Jones. Julia is the founder of International Talent, a business she started up here in Odense, Denmark, in 2022.
In this episode, Julia shares her thoughts about moving to Denmark, and she talks about how she supports companies and their expats with the work she does as a cross-cultural competency trainer and expat coach at International Talent.
You can find more information about Julia and her business at International Talent’s webpage or connect with Julia by email at julia@internationaltalent.dk.
You can also follow Ju...2023-05-1446 minExpat Life in Odense, DenmarkOdense International GardenBiologist Susan Urbanus moved to Odense in 2015 as an accompanying spouse to a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Southern Denmark. Upon arrival, Susan explored her possibilities to find work, paid or voluntary, while staying in Odense, and she combined her biology skills and her love for gardening and outdoor activities with her international background and the need for a local community. After lots of work and effort, networking and fundraising, Susan gained support from both Falen school garden, Odense International Community and the University of Southern Denmark’s International Staff Office. Her project also gained support from the BU...2022-12-1942 minExpat Life in Odense, DenmarkOdense International GardenBiologist Susan Urbanus moved to Odense in 2015 as an accompanying spouse to a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Southern Denmark. Upon arrival, Susan explored her possibilities to find work, paid or voluntary, while staying in Odense, and she combined her biology skills and her love for gardening and outdoor activities with her international background and the need for a local community. After lots of work and effort, networking and fundraising, Susan gained support from both Falen school garden, Odense International Community and the University of Southern Denmark’s International Staff Office. Her project also gained support from the BU...2022-12-1942 minExpat Life in Odense, DenmarkPsychotherapist Henriette Johnsen's own expat storyIn 2015, Henriette Johnsen moved back home to Denmark after living several years as an expat in London. Her life as an accompanying spouse abroad was not always easy and her life abroad got even more challenging when she got divorced.
In this podcast episode, psychotherapist Henriette Johnsen shares her own experiences with living abroad, and she talks about her life as an accompanying spouse; her life as a hardworking single mom, facing financial uncertainty, anxiety and insecurity; and her time as a student of psychotherapy. Henriette also shares her experiences with moving back home to Odense, Denmark...2022-09-1850 minExpat Life in Odense, DenmarkPsychotherapist Henriette Johnsen's own expat storyIn 2015, Henriette Johnsen moved back home to Denmark after living several years as an expat in London. Her life as an accompanying spouse abroad was not always easy and her life abroad got even more challenging when she got divorced.
In this podcast episode, psychotherapist Henriette Johnsen shares her own experiences with living abroad, and she talks about her life as an accompanying spouse; her life as a hardworking single mom, facing financial uncertainty, anxiety and insecurity; and her time as a student of psychotherapy. Henriette also shares her experiences with moving back home to Odense, Denmark...2022-09-1850 minExpat Life in Odense, DenmarkPsychotherapist Henriette Johnsen's own expat storyIn 2015, Henriette Johnsen moved back home to Denmark after living several years as an expat in London. Her life as an accompanying spouse abroad was not always easy and her life abroad got even more challenging when she got divorced.
In this podcast episode, psychotherapist Henriette Johnsen shares her own experiences with living abroad, and she talks about her life as an accompanying spouse; her life as a hardworking single mom, facing financial uncertainty, anxiety and insecurity; and her time as a student of psychotherapy. Henriette also shares her experiences with moving back home to Odense, Denmark...2022-09-1850 min
Expat Life in Odense, DenmarkInterview with Tina Bacher
In this episode, we talk about common challenges for internationals learning Danish. We also talk about Danish workplace culture, Danish humor and how children’s birthday parties are celebrated in Denmark. Among others.
If you would like to connect with Tina, you can write an e-mail to tina@danishmatters.dk.
Link to the Danish Matters Facebook Group.
2022-01-0837 minExpat Life in Odense, DenmarkInterview with Tina Bacher
In this episode, we talk about common challenges for internationals learning Danish. We also talk about Danish workplace culture, Danish humor and how children’s birthday parties are celebrated in Denmark. Among others.
If you would like to connect with Tina, you can write an e-mail to tina@danishmatters.dk.
Link to the Danish Matters Facebook Group. 2022-01-0837 minExpat Life in Odense, DenmarkInterview with Tina Bacher
In this episode, we talk about common challenges for internationals learning Danish. We also talk about Danish workplace culture, Danish humor and how children’s birthday parties are celebrated in Denmark. Among others.
If you would like to connect with Tina, you can write an e-mail to tina@danishmatters.dk.
Link to the Danish Matters Facebook Group. 2022-01-0837 min
Expat Life in Odense, DenmarkInterview with Živilė Petronytė MartinsPodcast about things to do in Odense
Meet Živilė Petronytė Martins, from International Community Odense, and the website Joyful talks. In the episode, we talk about a selection of Odense’s yearly events. We also talk about a couple of the city’s main venues for concerts and culture.
2021-12-0436 minExpat Life in Odense, DenmarkInterview with Živilė Petronytė MartinsPodcast about things to do in Odense
Meet Živilė Petronytė Martins, from International Community Odense, and the website Joyful talks. In the episode, we talk about a selection of Odense’s yearly events. We also talk about a couple of the city’s main venues for concerts and culture.2021-12-0436 minExpat Life in Odense, DenmarkInterview with Živilė Petronytė MartinsPodcast about things to do in Odense
Meet Živilė Petronytė Martins, from International Community Odense, and the website Joyful talks. In the episode, we talk about a selection of Odense’s yearly events. We also talk about a couple of the city’s main venues for concerts and culture.2021-12-0436 min
Expat Life in Odense, DenmarkInterview with Abril Arteaga Part 2: Earth Klinik (adapting business to the corona crisis)In this episode, Abril Arteaga shares how she has adapted her business, Earth Yoga, to the new reality of the corona virus. Abril has transformed Earth Yoga, from a physical space in the center of Odense, to a virtual clinic with a more holistic concept, offering consultancy solutions and experiences in the field of mental health.
This episode is the second of two interviews with Abril Arteaga. In the previous episode, Abril talked about how she got the idea to start up Earth Yoga in Odense, and about her experiences from the early start up period.
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Expat Life in Odense, DenmarkInterview with Abril Arteaga Part 2: Earth KlinikIn this episode, Abril Arteaga shares how she has adapted her business, Earth Yoga, to the new reality of the corona virus. Abril has transformed Earth Yoga, from a physical space in the center of Odense, to a virtual clinic with a more holistic concept, offering consultancy solutions and experiences in the field of mental health.2020-09-2729 minExpat Life in Odense, DenmarkInterview with Abril Arteaga Part 2: Earth KlinikIn this episode, Abril Arteaga shares how she has adapted her business, Earth Yoga, to the new reality of the corona virus. Abril has transformed Earth Yoga, from a physical space in the center of Odense, to a virtual clinic with a more holistic concept, offering consultancy solutions and experiences in the field of mental health.2020-09-2729 minExpat Life in Odense, DenmarkInterview with Abril Arteaga Part 1: Earth YogaIn this episode, you can hear about Abril Arteaga, who decided to open a well-being space in Odense six years ago, when she moved to Denmark with her family.
Abril Arteaga has a background in business, and she is among others specialized in ashtanga yoga, mindfulness, meditation, stress management and acupuncture. When Abril arrived in Odense six years ago, she was looking for a place where she could practice yoga, but she did not find what she was looking for, so she decided to create her own place. This was the beginning of her business, Earth Yoga.
The story about...2020-09-2736 minExpat Life in Odense, DenmarkInterview with Abril Arteaga Part 1: Earth YogaIn this episode, you can hear about Abril Arteaga, who decided to open a well-being space in Odense six years ago, when she moved to Denmark with her family.
Abril Arteaga has a background in business, and she is among others specialized in ashtanga yoga, mindfulness, meditation, stress management and acupuncture. When Abril arrived in Odense six years ago, she was looking for a place where she could practice yoga, but she did not find what she was looking for, so she decided to create her own place. This was the beginning of her business, Earth Yoga.
The story about...2020-09-2736 minExpat Life in Odense, DenmarkInterview with Abril Arteaga Part 1: Earth Yoga (business start up in Odense, Denmark)
In this episode, you can hear about Abril Arteaga, who decided to open a well-being space in Odense six years ago, when she moved to Denmark with her family.
Abril Arteaga has a background in business, and she is among others specialized in ashtanga yoga, mindfulness, meditation, stress management and acupuncture. When Abril arrived in Odense six years ago, she was looking for a place where she could practice yoga, but she did not find what she was looking for, so she decided to create her own place. This was the beginning of her business, Earth...2020-09-2736 min
Expat Life in Odense, DenmarkInterview with spouse consultant Aleksandra JensenIf you are an accompanying spouse in Odense and would like to find a job, Aleksandra Jensen, from the International Community Odense, can help with the job search. Aleksandra is a spouse consultant and she helps international families to settle in Odense.2020-08-151h 03Expat Life in Odense, DenmarkInterview with spouse consultant Aleksandra Jensen about the Danish job market, Danish CVs, social networks and accommodation in Odense, Denmark
The International Community Odense was established in 2015 by Odense municipality. The community welcomes and supports international employees and their accompanying partners/families in the city.
In this podcast episode, Aleksandra Jensen talks about the Danish job market and what to keep in mind when applying for jobs in Denmark. She shares tips for how to write a CV aimed at Danish employers, and she talks about how she supports international spouses getting into work related and social networks.
Aleksandra also shares how the International Community Odense helps international families with finding accomodation and many...2020-08-151h 03Expat Life in Odense, DenmarkInterview with spouse consultant Aleksandra JensenIf you are an accompanying spouse in Odense and would like to find a job, Aleksandra Jensen, from the International Community Odense, can help with the job search. Aleksandra is a spouse consultant and she helps international families to settle in Odense.2020-08-151h 03
Expat Life in Odense, DenmarkHow does the Danish health care system work in practice?Where do you call if your child gets sick on a Friday afternoon in Denmark? And how does the Danish health care system work in practice? How do you for instance choose a family doctor? And what is the role of your general practitioner? How do you get referred to medical specialists, and where can you find information about how to contact the specialist once you have been referred to one? When shall you call your general practitioner and when shall you call “Lægevagten”? Where can you find the phone numbers and adresses that you need to get in to...2020-07-1549 minExpat Life in Odense, DenmarkHow does the Danish health care system work in practice?Where do you call if your child gets sick on a Friday afternoon in Denmark? And how does the Danish health care system work in practice? How do you for instance choose a family doctor? And what is the role of your general practitioner? How do you get referred to medical specialists, and where can you find information about how to contact the specialist once you have been referred to one? When shall you call your general practitioner and when shall you call “Lægevagten”? Where can you find the phone numbers and adresses that you need to get in to...2020-07-1549 minExpat Life in Odense, DenmarkHow does the Danish health care system work in practice?Where do you call if your child gets sick on a Friday afternoon in Denmark? And how does the Danish health care system work in practice? How do you for instance choose a family doctor? And what is the role of your general practitioner? How do you get referred to medical specialists, and where can you find information about how to contact the specialist once you have been referred to one? When shall you call your general practitioner and when shall you call “Lægevagten”? Where can you find the phone numbers and adresses that you need to get in to...2020-07-1549 minExpat Life in Odense, DenmarkHow to start a business in Odense, DenmarkThe first part of this podcast is an interview with Lene Høxbro Larsen. Lene is a consultant for entrepreneurs, and she talks about how Odense Iværksætterservice and Stjerneskibet support entrepreneurs and the early start ups in Odense.
The second part of the podcast is an interview with Christiana Cardoso. Cristiana is the owner of Silo Marked; a new packaging free shop in Nørregade 30, in the center of Odense. Cristiana shares her experiences with starting up her new shop as an expat in Odense, and she gives advice to others who are considering starting up t...2020-05-1336 minExpat Life in Odense, DenmarkHow to start a business in Odense, DenmarkThe first part of this podcast is an interview with Lene Høxbro Larsen. Lene is a consultant for entrepreneurs, and she talks about how Odense Iværksætterservice and Stjerneskibet support entrepreneurs and the early start ups in Odense.
The second part of the podcast is an interview with Christiana Cardoso. Cristiana is the owner of Silo Marked; a new packaging free shop in Nørregade 30, in the center of Odense. Cristiana shares her experiences with starting up her new shop as an expat in Odense, and she gives advice to others who are considering starting up t...2020-05-1336 minExpat Life in Odense, DenmarkHow to start a business in Odense, DenmarkThe first part of this podcast is an interview with Lene Høxbro Larsen. Lene is a consultant for entrepreneurs, and she talks about how Odense Iværksætterservice and Stjerneskibet support entrepreneurs and the early start ups in Odense.
The second part of the podcast is an interview with Christiana Cardoso. Cristiana is the owner of Silo Marked; a new packaging free shop in Nørregade 30, in the center of Odense. Cristiana shares her experiences with starting up her new shop as an expat in Odense, and she gives advice to others who are considering starting up t...2020-05-1336 minExpat Life in Odense, DenmarkThe Good Expat Life with psychotherapist Henriette JohnsenAfter living several years in London, Henriette Johnsen moved back to Odense in 2015. She has established the clinic “The Good Expat Life” here in Odense, where she specializes in expat life issues.
In the first part of this podcast, Henriette talks about her work as a psychotherapist and how she supports the expat community in Odense and the surrounding areas through her practice. She also talks about expat life in Denmark in general, from the perspective of psychotherapy.
While we were producing this podcast, the corona crisis broke out, and Denmark started to close down to beat the virus. We deci...2020-04-0651 minExpat Life in Odense, DenmarkThe Good Expat Life with psychotherapist Henriette JohnsenAfter living several years in London, Henriette Johnsen moved back to Odense in 2015. She has established the clinic “The Good Expat Life” here in Odense, where she specializes in expat life issues.
In the first part of this podcast, Henriette talks about her work as a psychotherapist and how she supports the expat community in Odense and the surrounding areas through her practice. She also talks about expat life in Denmark in general, from the perspective of psychotherapy.
While we were producing this podcast, the corona crisis broke out, and Denmark started to close down to beat the virus. We deci...2020-04-0651 minExpat Life in Odense, DenmarkThe Good Expat Life with psychotherapist Henriette JohnsenAfter living several years in London, Henriette Johnsen moved back to Odense in 2015. She has established the clinic "The Good Expat Life" here in Odense, where she specializes in expat life issues.2020-04-0651 min
Expat Life in Odense, DenmarkPodcast trailerA podcast series about everyday life issues for expats living in Odense, Denmark. Interviews with expats in Odense and with local citizens who are supporting expats in the city.2020-03-2702 minExpat Life in Odense, DenmarkPodcast trailerA podcast series about everyday life issues for expats living in Odense, Denmark. Interviews with expats in Odense and with local citizens who are supporting expats in the city.2020-03-2702 min