60 acast.com Simply Swedish https://shows.acast.com/simplyswedish en Anders Demner Swedish culture podcast ,Living in Sweden tips,Moving to Sweden guide,Sweden travel podcast,Swedish traditions explained,Fika and lagom lifestyle,Sweden expat advice,Life in Sweden podcast,Sweden for beginners,Sweden cultural insights,How to live like a Swede Anders Demner Your guide to Swedish culture, traditions, and everyday life—perfect for visitors and future expats. If you’ve ever wondered what makes Swedes tick this is the podcast for you. Whether you’re planning a short visit or preparing to move here, we’ll guide you through the quirks, customs, and cultural codes that define life in Sweden. From the art of lagom (that perfect balance), to why everyone disappears to the countryside in July, we’ll unpack the traditions and behaviours that might surprise you—and help you fit right in. So settle in, and join us as we explore what it really means to live like a Swede.


And regarding me that is running this show? I am a +50 year old by the name of Anders, living in Stockholm, Sweden. Having a normal job during the adays, but the last couple of years I have realized that my voice captures people. In my job, I am speaking at a lot of events and such and after these sessions, I have sometimes been approached by people telling me they really enjoy my voice. So I realized that there must be something that makes a lot of people really like my voice? Therefore I figured, why not try and use my voice?


And, since I work in an international environment I experience other cultures and behaviours in other countries and have been thinking a lot about how the Swedish culture in many respects is different from others. Not that it is better or worse than others, but we Swedes act a bit different in some respects. Therefore I set up this Podcast to explain some of our habits and customs we have in Sweden.


Hope you enjoy this, and If you want to get in touch with me, you are more than welcome to mail me at anders@myvoice.se

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]]> If you’ve ever wondered what makes Swedes tick this is the podcast for you. Whether you’re planning a short visit or preparing to move here, we’ll guide you through the quirks, customs, and cultural codes that define life in Sweden. From the art of lagom (that perfect balance), to why everyone disappears to the countryside in July, we’ll unpack the traditions and behaviours that might surprise you—and help you fit right in. So settle in, and join us as we explore what it really means to live like a Swede.


And regarding me that is running this show? I am a +50 year old by the name of Anders, living in Stockholm, Sweden. Having a normal job during the adays, but the last couple of years I have realized that my voice captures people. In my job, I am speaking at a lot of events and such and after these sessions, I have sometimes been approached by people telling me they really enjoy my voice. So I realized that there must be something that makes a lot of people really like my voice? Therefore I figured, why not try and use my voice?


And, since I work in an international environment I experience other cultures and behaviours in other countries and have been thinking a lot about how the Swedish culture in many respects is different from others. Not that it is better or worse than others, but we Swedes act a bit different in some respects. Therefore I set up this Podcast to explain some of our habits and customs we have in Sweden.


Hope you enjoy this, and If you want to get in touch with me, you are more than welcome to mail me at anders@myvoice.se

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]]> false Anders Demner info+693d5ca8f3a6f9e20a77255b@mg-eu.acast.com 693d5ca8f3a6f9e20a77255b simplyswedish episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/cover/1765628392910-2c89f9cf-eaf9-4538-bd59-80c19178e7c8.jpeg https://shows.acast.com/simplyswedish Simply Swedish A Swedes view of Religion A Swedes view of Religion Fri, 02 Jan 2026 15:23:50 GMT 7:43 6957e3086c77c8cb7a6510c8 false https://shows.acast.com/simplyswedish/episodes/a-swedes-view-of-religion 6957e3086c77c8cb7a6510c8 693d5ca8f3a6f9e20a77255b a-swedes-view-of-religion Exploring the Swedish approach to belief, secularism, and cultural identity. full 1 4 Ever wondered why Sweden is often called one of the most secular countries in the world? In this episode, we unpack how Swedes view religion. I explore the typical Swedish attitudes toward faith, spirituality, and organized religion. Where we are shaped by past traditions, modern values, and the balance between belief and personal

freedom.

If you would like to reach me regarding this show or episode, feel free to mail me at anders@myvoice.se

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]]> Ever wondered why Sweden is often called one of the most secular countries in the world? In this episode, we unpack how Swedes view religion. I explore the typical Swedish attitudes toward faith, spirituality, and organized religion. Where we are shaped by past traditions, modern values, and the balance between belief and personal

freedom.

If you would like to reach me regarding this show or episode, feel free to mail me at anders@myvoice.se

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]]> Fika - The very Swedish Coffee break Fika - The very Swedish Coffee break Tue, 23 Dec 2025 15:29:44 GMT 5:26 694ab569c9578c8cda8e675e false https://shows.acast.com/simplyswedish/episodes/fika-the-very-swedish-coffee-break 694ab569c9578c8cda8e675e 693d5ca8f3a6f9e20a77255b fika-the-very-swedish-coffee-break How a simple coffee break became a cultural institution full 1 3 Simply Swedish explores Swedish culture and traditions, where fika is a central theme. Fika is more than just a coffee break—it’s a cultural ritual that emphasizes slowing down, connecting with others, and enjoying life’s small pleasures.

If you would like to reach me regarding this show or episode, feel free to mail me at anders@myvoice.se

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]]> Simply Swedish explores Swedish culture and traditions, where fika is a central theme. Fika is more than just a coffee break—it’s a cultural ritual that emphasizes slowing down, connecting with others, and enjoying life’s small pleasures.

If you would like to reach me regarding this show or episode, feel free to mail me at anders@myvoice.se

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]]> Jantelagen - The Law of Jante Jantelagen - The Law of Jante Sun, 21 Dec 2025 18:15:49 GMT 7:21 69483956e13e237fde69c486 false https://shows.acast.com/simplyswedish/episodes/jantelagen-the-law-of-jante 69483956e13e237fde69c486 693d5ca8f3a6f9e20a77255b jantelagen-the-law-of-jante Understanding Jantelagen: The Swedish Code of Humility and Equality full 1 2 Welcome to this episode, where we dive into the fascinating world of Swedish social norms and explore one of the most defining cultural concepts: the Law of Jante, or Jantelagen. This unwritten code, deeply rooted in Sweden, emphasizes humility, equality, and the idea that no one should think they’re better than anyone else. We’ll unpack how this mindset shapes everyday behaviors in Sweden—from workplace dynamics to social interactions. Whether you’re curious about cultural psychology or planning to work and live in Sweden, this episode will give you insights into something that really defines a lot of Swedes.

If you would like to reach me regarding this show or episode, feel free to mail me at anders@myvoice.se

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]]> Welcome to this episode, where we dive into the fascinating world of Swedish social norms and explore one of the most defining cultural concepts: the Law of Jante, or Jantelagen. This unwritten code, deeply rooted in Sweden, emphasizes humility, equality, and the idea that no one should think they’re better than anyone else. We’ll unpack how this mindset shapes everyday behaviors in Sweden—from workplace dynamics to social interactions. Whether you’re curious about cultural psychology or planning to work and live in Sweden, this episode will give you insights into something that really defines a lot of Swedes.

If you would like to reach me regarding this show or episode, feel free to mail me at anders@myvoice.se

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]]> Introduction Introduction Wed, 17 Dec 2025 16:12:46 GMT 1:58 6942d680959d6e495083ea2d false https://shows.acast.com/simplyswedish/episodes/introduction 6942d680959d6e495083ea2d 693d5ca8f3a6f9e20a77255b introduction Some introductory words to this Podcast full 1 1 Some introductory words to this Podcast explaining what this series will cover.

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]]> Some introductory words to this Podcast explaining what this series will cover.

If you would like to reach me regarding this show or episode, feel free to mail me at anders@myvoice.se

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