What Are You Doing in Denmark?

When you live abroad, visiting your home country can be a whirlwind—especially when you only have a few days. In this episode, we answer a real listener dilemma: Danielle, who lives in Odense, went back to Toronto for a short trip and chose to spend all her time with family. She didn’t tell her friends she was in town, and now… they’re upset. Derek and Conrad offer advice along with guests Dharshika Christopher and Abby Wambaugh to unpack the emotional politics of going home, how to navigate expectations from friends and family, and why you can’t be everything to everyone. If you’ve ever wrestled with guilt, time pressure, or hurt feelings when visiting home, this episode is for you. Plus: tips for setting boundaries, avoiding drama, and keeping your friendships intact—even from across an ocean. And listen to Episodes 27 and 28 for deeper discussions on making friends in Denmark and why it may be different. Need advice, have a question, or have a story to tell? Leave us a voice note ➡️ speakpipe.com/waydid [https://www.speakpipe.com/waydid] 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 [https://instagram.com/waydidpod] Watch these episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFCSH6KqKooZmSx1GJu9CWZYjX8esjl2F [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFCSH6KqKooZmSx1GJu9CWZYjX8esjl2F] Derek Hartman:  Instagram: https://instagram.com/robetrotting [https://instagram.com/robetrotting] YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/robetrotting [https://youtube.com/c/robetrotting] TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@robetrotting [https://tiktok.com/@robetrotting] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robetrotting [https://www.facebook.com/robetrotting] Conrad Molden: Instagram: https://instagram.com/conradmoldencomedy [https://instagram.com/conradmoldencomedy] YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/conradmolden [https://youtube.com/c/conradmolden] TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@conradmolden [https://tiktok.com/@conradmolden]  Facebook: https://facebook.com/conradmolden [https://facebook.com/conradmolden] https://www.conradmolden.dk [https://www.conradmolden.dk/] Dharkshika Christopher: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dharshika.christopher [https://www.instagram.com/dharshika.christopher] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DharshikaChristopherComedy [https://www.facebook.com/DharshikaChristopherComedy] Abby Wambaugh: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbywambaugh [https://www.instagram.com/abbywambaugh] Help Hole Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/helpholepod/ [https://www.instagram.com/helpholepod/] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Moving 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 stories. And we want to hear yours too! 📢 Use our SpeakPipe link to send us a voice note: When did you realize you were finally fitting in? Share your story and we'll compile them into a future episode ➡️ speakpipe.com/waydid [https://www.speakpipe.com/waydid] 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 [https://instagram.com/waydidpod] email: hello@robe-trotting.com Watch all episodes of What Are You Doing in Denmark on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFCSH6KqKooZmSx1GJu9CWZYjX8esjl2F [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFCSH6KqKooZmSx1GJu9CWZYjX8esjl2F] Derek Hartman: Instagram: https://instagram.com/robetrotting [https://instagram.com/robetrotting] YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/robetrotting [https://youtube.com/c/robetrotting] TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@robetrotting [https://tiktok.com/@robetrotting] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robetrotting [https://www.facebook.com/robetrotting] Brooke Black: Instagram: https://instagram.com/brookeblackjust [https://instagram.com/brookeblackjust] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brookeblackjust [https://www.tiktok.com/@brookeblackjust] Mike Walsh: Instagram: https://instagram.com/phillymike999 [https://instagram.com/phillymike999] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

In this episode you'll get to know the brilliant Danish comedian Cecilie Bau, who also happens to be our special guest for our upcoming live show! She sits down with Brooke, Conrad, and Derek to talk about dating in Denmark, coming out, and how it's all just comedic inspiration. We also dive into her work as a mental health advocate and how the stigma and treatment of mental health has evolved in Denmark. Cecilie’s stand-up is brutally honest, hilariously awkward, and deeply personal and you'll love getting to know her and why she "never really understood privacy". We talk about discovering your sexuality at a Christian Danish school, making comedy out of your most "interesting" dating moments, and why Cecilie has never regretted being too honest on stage. She also gives great advice for anyone moving to Denmark and navigating life in her native land. 🗣️ You can leave your own voice note for us here: speakpipe.com/waydid [https://www.speakpipe.com/waydid] or email hello@robe-trotting.com Share this podcast with any friends who have made the move to Denmark. What Are You Doing in Denmark podcast: Instagram: https://instagram.com/waydidpod [https://instagram.com/waydidpod] Watch our episodes on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFCSH6KqKooZmSx1GJu9CWZYjX8esjl2F] Derek Hartman: Instagram: https://instagram.com/robetrotting [https://instagram.com/robetrotting] YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/robetrotting [https://youtube.com/c/robetrotting] TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@robetrotting [https://tiktok.com/@robetrotting] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robetrotting [https://www.facebook.com/robetrotting] Brooke Black: Instagram: https://instagram.com/brookeblackjust [https://instagram.com/brookeblackjust] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brookeblackjust [https://www.tiktok.com/@brookeblackjust] Conrad Molden: Instagram: https://instagram.com/conradmoldencomedy [https://instagram.com/conradmoldencomedy] YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/conradmolden [https://youtube.com/c/conradmolden] TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@conradmolden [https://tiktok.com/@conradmolden]  Facebook: https://facebook.com/conradmolden [https://facebook.com/conradmolden] https://www.conradmolden.dk [https://www.conradmolden.dk/] Cecilie Bau: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cecilie_bau [https://www.instagram.com/cecilie_bau] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ceciliebau [https://www.tiktok.com/@ceciliebau] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Ever wonder why there are so many common names in Denmark? In this episode, Derek, Brooke, and Conrad dive into Denmark’s strict baby naming laws - with plenty of laughs along the way from our friend Mathias Bach. From government-approved name lists to the historical reasons behind them, we break down what you can (and can’t) name your kid if you're raising them in Denmark. Plus, a few awkward personal stories about trying to navigate Danish names as a foreigner. 🗣️ You can leave your own voice note for us here: speakpipe.com/waydid [https://www.speakpipe.com/waydid] or email hello@robe-trotting.com Share this podcast with any friends who have made the move to Denmark. What Are You Doing in Denmark podcast: Instagram: https://instagram.com/waydidpod [https://instagram.com/waydidpod] Watch our episodes on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFCSH6KqKooZmSx1GJu9CWZYjX8esjl2F] Derek Hartman: Instagram: https://instagram.com/robetrotting [https://instagram.com/robetrotting] YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/robetrotting [https://youtube.com/c/robetrotting] TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@robetrotting [https://tiktok.com/@robetrotting] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robetrotting [https://www.facebook.com/robetrotting] Brooke Black: Instagram: https://instagram.com/brookeblackjust [https://instagram.com/brookeblackjust] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brookeblackjust [https://www.tiktok.com/@brookeblackjust] Conrad Molden: Instagram: https://instagram.com/conradmoldencomedy [https://instagram.com/conradmoldencomedy] YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/conradmolden [https://youtube.com/c/conradmolden] TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@conradmolden [https://tiktok.com/@conradmolden]  Facebook: https://facebook.com/conradmolden [https://facebook.com/conradmolden] https://www.conradmolden.dk [https://www.conradmolden.dk/] Mathias Bach: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thiasbach/ [https://www.instagram.com/thiasbach/] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thiasbach [https://www.tiktok.com/@thiasbach] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

In this episode, you'll learn all about the complicated world of learning Danish as a foreigner in Denmark with an update from Conrad, who’s currently prepping for the PD3 exam, and Mike, who recently passed PD2. Derek explains what the difference is between the two tests (and why it matters), which one you need for permanent residency or citizenship, and whether those government-sponsored language courses are actually worth it. We also get into the emotional rollercoaster of trying to snakke dansk—the awkward café orders, the sudden language-switching, and the eternal question: will I ever feel confident speaking this language? Whether you're in the middle of Danish Module 3 or just wondering if you can get away with saying tak and smiling a lot, this one’s for you. Even Danes get some honest advice on how to help and not hurt their friends and family in the process of learning Danish. 🗣️ You can leave your own voice note for us here: speakpipe.com/waydid [https://www.speakpipe.com/waydid] or email hello@robe-trotting.com 🗞️ Conrad's piece on learning Danish [https://cphpost.dk/2024-11-09/art-culture/culture/is-it-necessary-to-snakke-the-dansk/] in the CPH Post 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 [https://instagram.com/waydidpod] email: hello@robe-trotting.com Watch these episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFCSH6KqKooZmSx1GJu9CWZYjX8esjl2F [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFCSH6KqKooZmSx1GJu9CWZYjX8esjl2F] Derek Hartman: Instagram: https://instagram.com/robetrotting [https://instagram.com/robetrotting] YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/robetrotting [https://youtube.com/c/robetrotting] TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@robetrotting [https://tiktok.com/@robetrotting] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robetrotting [https://www.facebook.com/robetrotting] Conrad Molden: Instagram: https://instagram.com/conradmoldencomedy [https://instagram.com/conradmoldencomedy] YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/conradmolden [https://youtube.com/c/conradmolden] TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@conradmolden [https://tiktok.com/@conradmolden]  Facebook: https://facebook.com/conradmolden [https://facebook.com/conradmolden] See Conrad Live: https://www.conradmolden.dk [https://www.conradmolden.dk/] Mike Walsh: Instagram: https://instagram.com/phillymike999 [https://instagram.com/phillymike999] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.