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Swede-ish podcast – conversations about the paradox of life between two cultures.S4 - episode 4: Amélie EbonguéThis week’s guest is an author and social media expert with 8000 followers on LinkedIn and a glittering biography of accolades in her portfolio. Amélie Ebongué is one of the most prominent speakers in digital innovation, the creator economy, community building and the evolution of social networks. In 2017 she helped launch Hypebeast and Forbes media to […]2022-06-0639 minThe Swede-ish PodcastS4 - episode 4: Amélie EbonguéThis week’s guest is an author and social media expert with 8000 followers on LinkedIn and a glittering biography of accolades in her portfolio. Amélie Ebongué is one of the most prominent speakers in digital innovation, the creator economy, community building and the evolution of social networks. In 2017 she helped launch Hypebeast and Forbes media to […]2022-06-0639 min
Swede-ish podcast – conversations about the paradox of life between two cultures.S4 - episode 3: Erica Jacobson, illustrator and designer.Erica Jacobson, world renowned Swedish illustrator for working with the likes of UN Women, Sephora, Absolut Vodka, the Swedish fast food giant Max Burgers, Haagan Daz, The Swedish film institute and countless editorials, theatre poster designs, murals and installations. Erica’s style and aesthetic is bold, colourful and quite often activist led. With one foot in […]2022-05-1251 minThe Swede-ish PodcastS4 - episode 3: Erica Jacobson, illustrator and designer.Erica Jacobson, world renowned Swedish illustrator for working with the likes of UN Women, Sephora, Absolut Vodka, the Swedish fast food giant Max Burgers, Haagan Daz, The Swedish film institute and countless editorials, theatre poster designs, murals and installations. Erica’s style and aesthetic is bold, colourful and quite often activist led. With one foot in […]2022-05-1251 min
Swede-ish podcast – conversations about the paradox of life between two cultures.Daniel White, co-founder of TappyDaniel White moved from the UK to Sweden in early 2020, was thrust into the zealous world of a start-up incubator only to have a global pandemic distill down his life to working from his living room and hustling to support the struggling service industry in Stockholm. All in the space of 3-4 months. I had […]2022-05-1231 minThe Swede-ish PodcastDaniel White, co-founder of TappyDaniel White moved from the UK to Sweden in early 2020, was thrust into the zealous world of a start-up incubator only to have a global pandemic distill down his life to working from his living room and hustling to support the struggling service industry in Stockholm. All in the space of 3-4 months. I had […]2022-05-1231 min
The Swede-ish PodcastS4 - episode 1: welcome back!!Welcome back to the Swede-ish podcast! Allow me a moment for honesty. When I started this season at the beginning of the year I was super excited about getting stuck back into #podlife, opening up the world of life between two cultures and everything swede-ish. But life happened and sucked a lot of the creative […]2022-05-1202 minSwede-ish podcast – conversations about the paradox of life between two cultures.S4 - episode 1: welcome back!!Welcome back to the Swede-ish podcast! Allow me a moment for honesty. When I started this season at the beginning of the year I was super excited about getting stuck back into #podlife, opening up the world of life between two cultures and everything swede-ish. But life happened and sucked a lot of the creative […]2022-05-1202 min
The Swede-ish PodcastEp 27 – Building genuine online communities with Shaena Harrison."I wish I had had this conversation 6 years ago..." Understanding the value of the connections you make building your communities and how to make the most of them with Shaena Harrison, über connector and LinkedIn maven.2021-07-2751 minSwede-ish podcast – conversations about the paradox of life between two cultures.Ep 27 – Building genuine online communities with Shaena Harrison."I wish I had had this conversation 6 years ago..." Understanding the value of the connections you make building your communities and how to make the most of them with Shaena Harrison, über connector and LinkedIn maven.2021-07-2751 min
The Swede-ish PodcastStephanie Darvill, 'The no-plan' plan.The merits of having a plan are a-plenty, but what if it's getting in the way of you seeing the multitude of chances to start afresh, do something new and find a completely new side to yourself?2021-07-0749 minSwede-ish podcast – conversations about the paradox of life between two cultures.Stephanie Darvill, 'The no-plan' plan.The merits of having a plan are a-plenty, but what if it's getting in the way of you seeing the multitude of chances to start afresh, do something new and find a completely new side to yourself?2021-07-0749 min
The Swede-ish PodcastEp 25 - Our foreign correspondent with Linnea DunneDid you know that Swede's lived in other countries, too? LOL, yes of course you did. But, sometimes it's easy to forget that there is another side to being Swede-ish. I'm delighted to welcome Linnea Dunne, author, journalist, columnist and general all-round wordsmith, to the Swede-ish podcast. Originally from Sweden, Linnea now lives in Ireland. In this week's episode of the podcast we talk about whether or not life is greener on the other side of the fence of Swede-ish-ness, seeing Sweden from an outsider's perspective, and female migration in general. Head to our weblink to find all the ways...2021-06-0851 minSwede-ish podcast – conversations about the paradox of life between two cultures.Ep 25 – Our foreign correspondentDid you know that Swede's lived in other countries, too? LOL, yes of course you did. But, sometimes it's easy to forget that there is another side to being Swede-ish. I'm delighted to welcome Linnea Dunne, author, journalist, columnist and general all-round wordsmith, to the Swede-ish podcast. Originally from Sweden, Linnea now lives in Ireland. In this week's episode of the podcast we talk about whether or not life is greener on the other side of the fence of Swede-ish-ness, seeing Sweden from an outsider's perspective, and female migration in general. Head to our weblink to find all the ways...2021-06-0851 min
The Swede-ish PodcastEP 24 Why not me? Lola Akinmade Åkerström"WHY NOT ME?" Internationally renowned photographer and travel writer, entrepreneur, speaker and Ted x contributor Lọlá Ákínmádé Åkerström has the right idea.2021-05-2838 minSwede-ish podcast – conversations about the paradox of life between two cultures.EP 24 Why not me? Lola Akinmade Åkerström"WHY NOT ME?" Internationally renowned photographer and travel writer, entrepreneur, speaker and Ted x contributor Lọlá Ákínmádé Åkerström has the right idea.2021-05-2838 minThe Swede-ish PodcastEP 23 How to find a job in Sweden ...with InclusoSTOP, PAUSE... grab a pen! If you are one of the 21.2% of foreign born people living in Sweden looking for a job, this episode is for you.
We asked our listeners on Instagram to send in their burning questions about job hunting so we could ask an expert, Marianne from Incluso ( staffing and recruitment specialists with a focus on foreign talent). We were inundated with questions!! We tried our best to squeeze every single one of them.2021-05-171h 00Swede-ish podcast – conversations about the paradox of life between two cultures.EP 23, How to find a job in Sweden… with Incluso ABSTOP, PAUSE... grab a pen! If you are one of the 21.2% of foreign born people living in Sweden looking for a job, this episode is for you.
We asked our listeners on Instagram to send in their burning questions about job hunting so we could ask an expert, Marianne from Incluso ( staffing and recruitment specialists with a focus on foreign talent). We were inundated with questions!! We tried our best to squeeze every single one of them.2021-05-171h 00Swede-ish podcast – conversations about the paradox of life between two cultures.EP 22 Anita Suster – Carry on Doctor…or, don’t.Going to the doctor is tough at the best of times, but navigating a foreign healthcare system is a mental boxing match. Anita, from Gothenburg, was brave enough to chat to us about her broad experience of the Swedish healthcare system. Including some VERY embarrassing situations at a walk in Akuten and the struggles to get her endometriosis taken seriously.2021-05-1140 minThe Swede-ish PodcastEP 22 Anita Suster - call the doctor...or, dont.Going to the doctor is tough at the best of times, but navigating a foreign healthcare system is a mental boxing match. Anita, from Gothenburg, was brave enough to chat to us about her broad experience of the Swedish healthcare system. Including some VERY embarrassing situations at a walk in Akuten and the struggles to get her endometriosis taken seriously.2021-05-1140 minSwede-ish podcast – conversations about the paradox of life between two cultures.EP 21, Natasha Webster – Intersectional immigration.An oldie, but a goodie - revamped, re-edited by Cécile and sounding awesome. This interview was originally recorded in 2018 but is still so so pertinent today. We thought it would be good to bring it back and shine a big bright light on what the purpose of this podcast is... sharing intersectional stories of immigrants. You guys are the super heroes.2021-04-2341 minThe Swede-ish PodcastEp 21, Natasha Webster - Intersectional immigrantsAn oldie, but a goodie - revamped, re-edited by Cécile and sounding awesome. This interview was originally recorded in 2018 but is still so so pertinent today. We thought it would be good to bring it back and shine a big bright light on what the purpose of this podcast is... sharing intersectional stories of immigrants. You guys are the super heroes.2021-04-2341 minSwede-ish podcast – conversations about the paradox of life between two cultures.Episode 20 – Sam Govender – finding friends abroad and GGI"It's pretty scary putting yourself out there...".
Sam Govender has years of experience setting up events and mixers for international women to make friends, but even she feels the pressure sometimes. Anyone who has attended a meet-up, networking event or social group event has probably felt a tinge of anxiety about walking into a room full of strangers with the weight of expectation on them and about meeting people.
In this episode Sam offers her top tips on how to make friends and influence people abroad.2021-03-2340 minThe Swede-ish PodcastSam Govender - finding friends abroad and GGI"It's pretty scary putting yourself out there...".
Sam Govender has years of experience setting up events and mixers for international women to make friends, but even she feels the pressure sometimes. Anyone who has attended a meet-up, networking event or social group event has probably felt a tinge of anxiety about walking into a room full of strangers with the weight of expectation on them and about meeting people.
In this episode Sam offers her top tips on how to make friends and influence people abroad.2021-03-2340 minSwede-ish podcast – conversations about the paradox of life between two cultures.Swede-ish Podcast, Episode 19 – The Swede-ish Road TripFrom Jokkmokk to Jönköping. In this week's episode of the podcast, Kat & Jill take a virtual road trip through Sweden stopping off at some of their most memorable road side moments and close encounters across Sweden.2021-03-0932 minThe Swede-ish PodcastSwede-ish Podcast, Episode 19 – The Swede-ish Road TripFrom Jokkmokk to Jönköping. In this week's episode of the podcast, Kat & Jill take a virtual road trip through Sweden stopping off at some of their most memorable road side moments and close encounters across Sweden.2021-03-0932 minThe Swede-ish PodcastEpisode 18 – Swedish Urban Myths***TW: Suicide/Senicide content**
Blood, gore, apartment grown potatoes, secret tunnelbana lines and why do the far right think Sweden is the rape capital of the world, and much much more.2021-02-2830 minSwede-ish podcast – conversations about the paradox of life between two cultures.Episode 18 – Swedish Urban Myths***TW: Suicide/Senicide content**
Blood, gore, apartment grown potatoes, secret tunnelbana lines and why do the far right think Sweden is the rape capital of the world, and much much more.2021-02-2830 minSwede-ish podcast – conversations about the paradox of life between two cultures.Swede-ish Podcast, Episode 16 – The Great Swedish SemlaGrab your podcast buns... it's time to FIKA!! We're dedicating this week's podcast episode to uncovering every single Semla fact we could find in celebration of FETTISDAGEN!!2021-02-1527 minThe Swede-ish PodcastSwede-ish Podcast, Episode 16 – The Great Swedish SemlaGrab your podcast buns... it's time to FIKA!! We're dedicating this week's podcast episode to uncovering every single Semla fact we could find in celebration of FETTISDAGEN!!2021-02-1527 minThe Swede-ish PodcastEpisode 15 - Code Switching"Language is a tool, not a measure of intelligence"
"Language is a tool, not a measure of intelligence…" What started as an enquiry into language development turned into a proper schooling on the social and cultural alternating of language and intonations used by so many communities.
With special guest Opal Coote, teacher, psychology graduate and polyglot.2021-02-0352 minSwede-ish podcast – conversations about the paradox of life between two cultures.**Bonus Ep** Episode 15 – Code Switching [only Spotify]"Language is a tool, not a measure of intelligence"
"Language is a tool, not a measure of intelligence…" What started as an enquiry into language development turned into a proper schooling on the social and cultural alternating of language and intonations used by so many communities.
With special guest Opal Coote, teacher, psychology graduate and polyglot.2021-02-0352 minThe Swede-ish PodcastCode Switching"Language is a tool, not a measure of intelligence..." What started as an enquiry into language development turned into a proper schooling on the social and cultural alternating of language and intonations used by so many communities.
Is it about time we start code interpreting instead of expecting people to code switch?2021-02-0252 minSwede-ish podcast – conversations about the paradox of life between two cultures.Swede-ish Podcast, Series 3, Episode 15 – Code Switching"Language is a tool, not a measure of intelligence..." What started as an enquiry into language development turned into a proper schooling on the social and cultural alternating of language and intonations used by so many communities.
Is it about time we start code interpreting instead of expecting people to code switch?2021-02-0252 minThe Swede-ish PodcastSwede-ish Podcast, Series 3, Episode 14 – Sweden’s Pandemic"Seriously re think going away for Sportlov, just don't do it this year." Dr Maja's message from frontline workers in the COVID 19 pandemic in Sweden.
In the first episode of 2021 we wanted to hear straight from the front lines of the COVID 19 pandemic in Sweden. What was the situation really like in hospitals and care facilities across Sweden.2021-01-2644 minSwede-ish podcast – conversations about the paradox of life between two cultures.Swede-ish Podcast, Series 3, Episode 14 – Sweden’s Pandemic"Seriously re think going away for Sportlov, just don't do it this year." Dr Maja's message from frontline workers in the COVID 19 pandemic in Sweden.
In the first episode of 2021 we wanted to hear straight from the front lines of the COVID 19 pandemic in Sweden. What was the situation really like in hospitals and care facilities across Sweden.2021-01-2644 minSwede-ish podcast – conversations about the paradox of life between two cultures.Swede-ish Podcast, Series 3, Christmas Episode 2020 – a conversation with Her Excellency, Judith Gough, British Ambassador to SwedenAn intimate, open and fun conversation with the British Ambassador to Sweden, Judith Gough. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and the impending departure from the EU, the British Ambassador's first year in Sweden has been no less quiet. But - annorlunda.
Huge thanks to the team at the British Embassy for making this conversation happen. Merry Christmas to all of our wonderful listeners in Sweden and the rest of the world.2020-12-2630 minThe Swede-ish PodcastSwede-ish Podcast, Series 3, Christmas Episode 2020 – a conversation with Her Excellency, Judith Gough, British Ambassador to SwedenAn intimate, open and fun conversation with the British Ambassador to Sweden, Judith Gough. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and the impending departure from the EU, the British Ambassador's first year in Sweden has been no less quiet. But - annorlunda.
Huge thanks to the team at the British Embassy for making this conversation happen. Merry Christmas to all of our wonderful listeners in Sweden and the rest of the world.2020-12-2630 minSwede-ish podcast – conversations about the paradox of life between two cultures.Swede-ish Podcast, Series 3, Episode 12 – the Bechdel testWomen in conversation... did we pass it? Umm... dubious. In between the 'hot or not', the peaks and pitfalls of parenting multilingual kids, Kat's interior decorating and encounters of the famous kind - we recon we passed 50%-ish. YIKES.2020-12-221h 07The Swede-ish PodcastSwede-ish Podcast, Series 3, Episode 12 – the Bechdel testWomen in conversation... did we pass it? Umm... dubious. In between the 'hot or not', the peaks and pitfalls of parenting multilingual kids, Kat's interior decorating and encounters of the famous kind - we recon we passed 50%-ish. YIKES.2020-12-221h 07Swede-ish podcast – conversations about the paradox of life between two cultures.Swede-ish Podcast, Series 3, Episode 11 – Letting go of 2020.Inspired by the author and Instagram maven Alex Elle, Kat and Jill are letting go of 2020. In our penultimate episode, we're discussing the choices we're making that will help us shed the challenges and embrace the change brought about by 2020.2020-12-1643 minThe Swede-ish PodcastSwede-ish Podcast, Series 3, Episode 11 – Letting go of 2020.Inspired by the author and Instagram maven Alex Elle, Kat and Jill are letting go of 2020. In our penultimate episode, we're discussing the choices we're making that will help us shed the challenges and embrace the change brought about by 2020.2020-12-1643 minSwede-ish podcast – conversations about the paradox of life between two cultures.Swede-ish Podcast, Series 3, Episode 10 – Deal or no deal, there are no Mr Blobbies here.Deal, or no deal? Essential listening if you are a Brit living in Sweden. For all the information mentioned in this podcast please visit the show notes and website.2020-12-0921 minThe Swede-ish PodcastSwede-ish Podcast, Series 3, Episode 10 – Deal or no deal, there are no Mr Blobbies here.Deal, or no deal? Essential listening if you are a Brit living in Sweden. For all the information mentioned in this podcast please visit the show notes and website.2020-12-0921 minSwede-ish podcast – conversations about the paradox of life between two cultures.Swede-ish Podcast, Series 3, Episode 9 – Failure to launch…"I made every mistake in the entrepreneurial book... "2020-11-2750 minThe Swede-ish PodcastSeries 3, Episode 9 - Failure to launch..."I made every mistake in the entrepreneurial book... "2020-11-2750 minSwede-ish podcast – conversations about the paradox of life between two cultures.Swede-ish Podcast, Series 3, Episode 8 – ‘Hello darkness, my old friend…’Remember, drink water, get some sun. You're basically a house plant with more complicated emotions2020-11-1739 minThe Swede-ish PodcastSeries 3, Episode 8 - "hello darkness, my old friend..."Remember, drink water, get some sun. You're basically a house plant with more complicated emotions2020-11-1739 minSwede-ish podcast – conversations about the paradox of life between two cultures.Swede-ish Podcast, Series 3, Episode 7 – An election, a birthday and funeral.We couldn't not talk about the US Election... and Kim Kardashian's 40th birthday.2020-11-1051 minThe Swede-ish PodcastSwede-ish Podcast, Series 3, Episode 7 – An election, a birthday and funeral.We couldn't not talk about the US Election... and Kim Kardashian's 40th birthday.2020-11-1051 minThe Swede-ish PodcastSwede-ish Podcast, Series 3, Episode 6 - Emily Joof“That’s why I wrote that book, because that book doesn’t exist on the shelves yet.” We are so happy to welcome children’s author Emily Joof to The Swede-ish Podcast this week. Emily’s books – Smaka På Frukterna (Mangoes & MonkeyBread) and Hemma Här och Där (Our Favorite Things) – grew from the bedtime stories her kids requested […]2020-11-0448 minSwede-ish podcast – conversations about the paradox of life between two cultures.Swede-ish Podcast, Series 3, Episode 6 – Emily Joof“That’s why I wrote that book, because that book doesn’t exist on the shelves yet.” We are so happy to welcome children’s author Emily Joof to The Swede-ish Podcast this week. Emily’s books – Smaka På Frukterna (Mangoes & MonkeyBread) and Hemma Här och Där (Our Favorite Things) – grew from the bedtime stories her kids requested […]2020-11-0448 minThe Swede-ish PodcastS3, Ep 5 - Kat's back ... for good.Well, it’s good to be back. Here, after a false start or two, is our first episode of The Swede-ish podcast together, Kat & Jill. We learned on our first attempt that we needed to keep it short and sweet and so that’s what we’re giving you: an introduction to what led Jill and Kat […]2020-10-2822 minSwede-ish podcast – conversations about the paradox of life between two cultures.Swede-ish Podcast, Series 3, Episode 5 – Kat’s backWell, it’s good to be back. Here, after a false start or two, is our first episode of The Swede-ish podcast together, Kat & Jill. We learned on our first attempt that we needed to keep it short and sweet and so that’s what we’re giving you: an introduction to what led Jill and Kat […]2020-10-2822 minThe Swede-ish PodcastS3 – Episode 4: Rachel Khoo – ‘the Swede-ish Gathering’KHOO d'etat... (I'm so sure she hasn't heard that one before) we got RACHEL KHOO ON THE PODCAST!! 'nuff said.2020-04-1536 minThe Swede-ish PodcastS3 – Episode 3: ‘Swede-ish co-founders’.An honest and frank conversation with the co-founders of Littlebearabroad about being female 'Swede-ish entrepreneurs'.2020-04-151h 04
The Good to Go PodS1E8 covid musings with Jill Leckietoday we have a chat with Jill Leckie from Little Bear Abroard, about how we're both coping with the Covid 19 pandemic.
you can reach Jill on any of her social media pages or their webpage OR check out hour own pod
the Swed-ish podcast (on Itunes & spotify and you know all the places you find pods)
https://littlebearabroad.com/
https://www.instagram.com/littlebearabroad_/
https://www.facebook.com/littlebearabroad/
and of course you can always get in contact with me
pod@goodtogo...2020-04-0938 minThe Swede-ish PodcastS3 - Episode 2: 'You ok hun?' with Hannah Meason.In this episode Hannah Meason, founder of Together With You and Social Policy expert discusses her Peer Support Group initiative at Littlebearabroad Community Studios.2020-03-1948 minThe Swede-ish PodcastS3 - Episode 1: Love in the time of CoronavirusIn this episode we explain why we started again, we get all the current global stuff out of the way and hope that we can provide some light relief.2020-03-1913 min
The Good to Go PodS1E3 Talking with Jill Leckie about running business and helping each otherI this episode I talk with Jill Leckie from Little Bear Abroad about starting a business and the ups and downs of that, and how we can solve some of the issues we face as business owners in todays society.
take aways:
help each other up
be the expert
hearts versus minds
placing value on the heart space
competition over community
get comfortable with tlking about money
Jo's 10 tips to help your friend with a business
10 ways you can help each other
Talk about it
...2019-12-0359 minThe Swede-ish PodcastS2 Episode 12 – Youstina Demetry – Self CompassionTalk therapist, Youstina Demetry, joins Jill on the podcast to talk all things expat emotions, judgement, expectation setting and how to tell if you need help. Anyone angry out there?2019-05-2442 minSwede-ish podcast – conversations about the paradox of life between two cultures.S2 Episode 12 – Youstina Demetry – Self CompassionTalk therapist, Youstina Demetry, joins Jill on the podcast to talk all things expat emotions, judgement, expectation setting and how to tell if you need help. Anyone angry out there?2019-05-2442 minThe Swede-ish PodcastS2 Episode 11 – Lisa Ferland – Global MobilityLisa Ferland joins Jill to talk about her latest book, When The Clock Strikes on Halloween. The Kickstarter campaign queen also discussed global mobility, being an entrepreneur abroad and how Swedish she now feels.2019-05-1058 minSwede-ish podcast – conversations about the paradox of life between two cultures.S2 Episode 11 – Lisa Ferland – Global MobilityLisa Ferland joins Jill to talk about her latest book, When The Clock Strikes on Halloween. The Kickstarter campaign queen also discussed global mobility, being an entrepreneur abroad and how Swedish she now feels.2019-05-1058 minThe Swede-ish PodcastS2 Episode 10 – just Jill – Everything happens for a reason…A very personal episode from Jill about the last three weeks of shocks, trauma and ill-health.2019-04-0421 minSwede-ish podcast – conversations about the paradox of life between two cultures.S2 Episode 10 – just Jill – Everything happens for a reason…A very personal episode from Jill about the last three weeks of shocks, trauma and ill-health.2019-04-0421 minThe Swede-ish PodcastS2 Episode 9 – Andrea Pippins – work culture and creativityAndrea Pippins is an internationally renowned illustrator and author. Her work has featured in the New York Times and O, The Oprah Magazine. She currently resides in Stockholm with her family and is working on her next project, featuring her son.2019-03-1951 minThe Swede-ish PodcastS2 Episode 8 - KJ Plumb - 'starting up in Sweden'Katherine J Plumb has been called 'Stockholm's coolest textile artist' by the Context magazine and her story of how she started out gives us all reason to be hopeful.2019-03-0445 minThe Swede-ish PodcastS2 Episode 7 - Jennifer Dahl - writing remotelyThird culture kid and indie author, Jennifer Dahlberg is a long term expat living in Stockholm and originally from the United States. Her passion for the written word and do it yourself nature led to her successful indie publishing venture that has gone global.2019-02-251h 10Swede-ish podcast – conversations about the paradox of life between two cultures.S2 Episode 6 – It’s me, Jill – Fear and LoathingIt's me, Jill, I'm recording the podcast again. I thought what way to start back than just with me. Have you ever felt like everyone else has got their suit pants pressed and you're still figuring out the button up? Yup, me too. But, why? And, why do we put so much pressure on ourselves?2019-02-1733 minThe Swede-ish PodcastS2 Episode 6 - It's me, Jill - Fear and LoathingIt's me, Jill, I'm recording the podcast again. I thought what way to start back than just with me. Have you ever felt like everyone else has got their suit pants pressed and you're still figuring out the button up? Yup, me too. But, why? And, why do we put so much pressure on ourselves?2019-02-1733 minThe Swede-ish PodcastS2 Episode 5 – Tracey Reid ‘Little Echoes’Tracey Reid, founder and CEO of Little Echoes, an organisation supporting and campaigning on behalf of families with special needs in Sweden. Shining a light on some of the darker corners of Swedish society.2018-10-261h 08The Swede-ish PodcastS2 Episode 4 - Nicole 'Stikki Nikki' EmsonNicole 'Stikki Nikki' Emson built her business of organic gelato with a baby on her hip and a waffle cone box. Now Stikki Nikki is a household name in Stockholm with 8 stores and counting. Foreign born female entrepreneurship, defined.2018-09-2851 minThe Swede-ish PodcastS2 Episode 3 – Jo Hall (Good to Go) on creating safe spacesJo quit her corporate fitness job in Sydney, moving to Stockholm for love and established the business of her dreams, functional training in a female friendly environment.2018-09-131h 03The Swede-ish PodcastS2 Episode 2 - #FIMIS and awakening to privilegePhotographer, Parisa Walklett, whose latest photography project, Female Immigrant Makers in Sweden, #FIMIS, is smashing the stereotypes found in the media of female immigrants (lazy, stupid, only able to cook or clean) in an intimate photography series of artists, jewellery designers, toy-makers, bakers, and stationery designers, from all over the world who call Sweden home.2018-09-0634 minThe Swede-ish PodcastS2 Episode 1 - Migration and the male normativeIn our first episode of the podcast Jill interviews Natasha Webster. Originally from Canada, Natasha is an academic, feminist and migration researcher at Stockholm University.2018-08-301h 05The Swede-ish PodcastThe Swede Life Podcast - introductionThe Swede Life Podcast is an anthology of life abroad. The female narrative. In this podcast, listen to interviews of women from all over the world and their unique perspective on the migrant (economic, or otherwise) narrative of life in Sweden. Jill, the host of the podcast, gives a short introduction to why and where […]2018-08-3001 minThe Swede-ish PodcastEpisode 20: Sleep is not for the weakIn today's episode we welcome back Courtney Landin from Happy Sleeping Baby to talk about all things sleep related. Last week was International Sleep Awareness week so it seemed appropriate. We talk about sleep in adults and how lack of it impacts our lives short term and long term. Some tips on how to get out of bad habbits. Also, how she would recommend getting a 3 year old to stay in bed. HALLELUHJAH!
You can find Courtney on Instagram @happysleepingbaby and on Facebook at Happy Sleeping Baby.2018-03-1949 minThe Swede-ish Podcast#4 Ask the Doctor – Mar 2018***TRIGGER WARNING*** ANYONE PHOBIC TO PARASITES OR BAD SOUND... we recorded this episode in the home of Dr James, had a great in depth chat about parasites in Sweden and at Förskola... and then realised that the mic had been on the wrong setting. So, loath to record again and miss all the good stuff. We hope you really forgive us! We're on a steep learning curve with this new piece of equipment. Enjoy and listen to the end to find out what the format of future episodes are going to be like!2018-03-0644 minThe Swede-ish PodcastEpisode 19: 1 is the loneliest numberOne really is the loneliest number as Jill goes solo on today's podcast. In this week's episode, Jill shares her personal experience of loneliness and isolation and how it brought about Littlebearabroad.com. What's your experience of those first couple of months as an immigrant abroad?2018-02-1313 minThe Swede-ish PodcastEpisode 18: Stuck ParentsIn this weeks episode of the podcast we're talking about something that I feel really strongly about, for various reasons. It dove-tails into a number of areas that I could talk about for hours and hours. Stuck parents, the Hague Convention, child abduction and how immigration and integration is an issue that predominantly impacts women. We're joined by Founder and Chair of Global Action on Relocation & Return with Kids (GlobalArrk.org), Roz Osborne. We talked candidly about how being a stuck parent herself brought about the creation of GlobalArrk.org and how she's now assisting hundreds of people all over t...2018-02-0529 minThe Swede-ish Podcast#3 Ask the Doctor – Jan 2018Our 17th episode and our third Barnakuten with Dr James. The Swedish vaccine schedule and questions about vaccinations in Sweden are one of the most searched for topics on the Littlebearabroad website. In today's episode we talk about the Swedish vaccine schedule, the recent outbreak of Measles in the south of Sweden, the increasing number of people choosing not vaccinating their children in Sweden and what that means for the rest of us. Of course, we talked about much more, as we do, but we had plenty to say on this topic.2018-01-2341 minThe Swede-ish PodcastEpisode 16: How to make friends and not alienate peopleIn our latest episode of the podcast, Jill is joined by Elly and Cam to talk about making friends abroad. Something that is easier said than done, but why? We also discuss how kids cope making friends abroad and signs to look out for when things aren't going so well. Plus, tips on how to create a community when you move abroad. Check out the links on the podcast page for The Swedish Theory of Love and some of the communities that we mention.2018-01-1639 minThe Swede-ish PodcastEpisode 15: HAPPY NEW YEARHappy New Year - the first podcast of 2018 and we went full on Audio Visual! Live streamed our first podcast for 2018 via Instagram. Here's the behind the scenes audio.2018-01-0917 minThe Swede-ish PodcastEpisode 14: BEE SWEDISHI have always felt mega pressure when it comes to learning languages and get super stressed out by it all. I don't understand these people that learn a language for fun...what!? Who are you? So, I thought it would be interesting to speak to someone who knows a bit more about it. Cue! Sofi Tegsveden Deveux from Bee Swedish, the amazing language and cultural training company based in Stockholm. The tag line on the front of their website is, "Honeymoon is over"...and they are that serious. They are the team you want in your corner when the fun...2017-12-0440 minThe Swede-ish PodcastEpisode 13: Bumps, birth pools and babiesOur "Pregnancy in Sweden" series continues off the website and on the podcast. Jill is joined by Lisa and Sarah to discuss their "alternative" births in Sweden. Big Congrats goes to Elly Waller who gave birth to Rumi Waller just after this podcast was recorded YAY!!!2017-11-2731 minThe Swede-ish Podcast#2 Ask the Doctor – NovemberDoctor James is back! In November's 'Ask the Doctor' podcast we tackle RS Virus, Flu in small kids, prevention of seasonal bugs and chat about the hierarchy of the Swedish healthcare system for kids.2017-11-2155 minThe Swede-ish PodcastEpisode 11: Coca Cola vs. Red WineEver been asked what your views on alcohol around kids? Neither had we... but we're thinking about it now. Has living in Sweden changed your views on drinking alcohol around kids?2017-11-1335 minThe Swede-ish PodcastEpisode 10: Luge to Living Healthy HappyFormer Olympian turned PT, nutritionist and sleep consultant, Courtney Landin, guest stars on this week's podcast!
Follow Courtney on Instagram @living.healthy.happy and @happysleepingbaby and on Facebook, too.2017-10-3041 minThe Swede-ish PodcastEpisode 9.0 Work/Strife balance"The Teletubbies made us do it..." We totally failed at getting this delivered on time. The irony isn't lost on us, talking about VAB, not being under pressure to work and then failing miserably and delivering to you, our en masse employer (think of us as your work experience lad who mixes your post up, free of charge but annoying as hell).2017-10-2424 minThe Swede-ish Podcast#1 Ask the Doctor – OctoberIn our inaugural episode of "Ask the Doctor" we introduce you to Dr James... and we talk about seasonal ailments, preschool bugs and your questions that you sent in!2017-10-1741 minThe Swede-ish PodcastEpisode 8.0 School RunningsNo, there's nothing cool about them...2017-10-1030 minThe Swede-ish PodcastEpisode 7.0 Meat, Marmite and MothercareFrom ziploc bags, cooking spray and jaffa cakes; to sausages, vapo-rub and hot sauce! We've all got funny little home-comforts that we miss. But, if you could find them in Sweden, where could they possibly be??2017-10-0342 minThe Swede-ish PodcastEpisode 6.0 Aquavit and play parksThe pros and cons of Sweden... what are your Room 101 vibes?2017-09-2646 minThe Swede-ish PodcastEpisode 5.0 The family left at homeOne of the hardest parts of living abroad is the constant reminder of family and friends you've left behind. So, how do they feel about it? In episode 5 of the Littlebearabroad podcast, Jill and her mum, Isobel, talk about their relationship now that Jill's abroad, her relationship with her granddaughter, language barriers and hopes for the future.2017-09-1943 minThe Swede-ish PodcastEpisode 4.0 Living with an immigrantComing to you from Portugal!!! Yes, we're on holiday for 10 days in the Algarve but we love this little podcast so much we've gone nomad and are recording from our little island in the sun.
Mattias is in the house!!! As a native, does living with an immigrant who is going through all the feels of living abroad impact your daily life? Do we immigrants have even more to feel guilty about?! Secondly, we talk about an experience that we had whilst travelling to Portugal and it's relevance to the Hague Convention.2017-09-1328 minThe Swede-ish PodcastEpisode 3.0 Winter is comingJill goes solo to test drive the new podcasting studio and a turn of events leads her to talk about the changing seasons, what's in store and how to fully embrace those long, dark Swedish winters. Höstkänsla like a Swede...2017-09-0530 minThe Swede-ish PodcastEpisode 2.0 Culture ShockCulture shock and the related anxiety can result in crippling mental health issues that lead to depression and often suicidal tendencies.
Today's guest is Franziska Engle from Mindfulness Stockholm. Her third culture kid experience and background in psychology offers an insight into the impact of culture shock. We also discuss how to come to terms with culture shock and how mindfulness can help over come the impact of it.
Follow us on Instagram at @littlebear_mag and @familymindfulness.2017-08-2833 minThe Swede-ish PodcastEpisode 1.0 Origin storiesSo, just like X-men and Marvel superheroes, we've got origin stories, too. How did we end up in Sweden, what sort of decisions did we take and what were the compromises?2017-08-2126 minThe Swede-ish PodcastEpisode 0.1 “hiya!”Episode 0.1 "hiya!" - Littlebearabroad podcast.2017-08-1704 min