{"podcast":{"title":"What Are You Doing in Denmark?","slug":"what-are-you-doing-in-denmark-6590526","podcast_index_feed_id":6590526,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/64ce8aa990d002001133d0dd","website_url":"https://shows.acast.com/what-are-you-doing-in-denmark","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/64ce8aa990d002001133d0dd/1732705094242-df63ac3c-e21a-4450-9f35-ed78e7abb623.jpeg","author":"Derek Hartman","episode_count":162,"summary":"What are You Doing in Denmark is the podcast that helps you make Denmark makes sense. The name is inspired by \" hvad laver du i Danmark, \" one of the most-asked questions of foreigners living amongst the Danes. This show delivers a blend of education, entertainment, and virtual group therapy from your hosts Derek Hartman, Conrad Molden, Brooke Black, and Mike Walsh. The WAYDID crew have been living in Denmark for years. They've been through all the ups and downs of living abroad and adjusting to the Danish lifestyle. Their stories spare no detail about fitting in, and not fitting in as foreigners in Denmark. The show keeps things light, positive, often hilarious - and always real. Besides their personal trials and triumphs, you can expect wonderful guests who share their knowledge and enrich the dialogue. Fellow internationals from all walks of life and corners of the globe frequent the podcast - even some Danes have been known to stop by for a yap. Authors, musicians, comedians, actors, and more share their knowledge, advice, and experiences on What Are You Doing in Denmark, the podcast that helps you make Denmark make sense . Hosted on Acast. 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What does it really mean to belong, especially in a place like Denmark? In this episode, Derek sits down with French author and artist Aurélia Durand to talk about identity, moving abroad, and the often complicated reality of building a life in Denmark. Drawing from her memoir Belonging, Aurélia shares her journey growing up between Paris and La Réunion, and how living in Denmark forced her to confront deeper questions about who she is and where she fits. They explore: Why finding work and community in Denmark can feel harder than expected The hidden role of networks, language, and cultural “sameness” What it’s like to be included — but still feel like an outsider The tension between assimilation and staying true to yourself And how living abroad can reshape your identity in ways you don’t expect Aurélia also opens up about relationships across cultures, returning “home” and no longer fitting in, and how art became her way of processing it all. If you’ve ever struggled to feel at home in Denmark, or anywhere, this conversation will resonate. Aurélia Durand (guest): Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/4ur3lia/ Order Belonging: https://atelieraureliadurand.com/pages/instagram See All of Aurélia's Work: https://www.aurelia-studio.com/ Derek Hartman: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/derekhartmandk YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/robetrotting TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@derekhartmandk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robetrotting 🎟️ Come see the show in person! See our LIVE SHOW at Copenhagen's Comedy Zoo on 9 March at 19:00 Tickets are available HERE ➡️ https://www.comedyzoo.dk/event/1762906 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFCSH6Kq…","meta_description":"A conversation about identity, moving abroad, and why belonging in Denmark isn’t always as simple as it seems. 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