Chasing Sunshine in the Scandinavian Darkness shares honest, uplifting stories from internationals who’ve built meaningful lives in Norway. Hosts Elizabeth Sturdy and Veronica Rømo explore joy, purpose, belonging, and the mindset shifts that help people thrive in a place known for long, dark winters. Inspiring conversations, practical tools, and real voices for anyone living in—or considering a move to—Norway.
Chasing Sunshine - in the scandinavian darkness
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Chasing Sunshine in the Scandinavian Darkness shares honest, uplifting stories from internationals who’ve built meaningful lives in Norway. Hosts Elizabeth Sturdy and Veronica Rømo explore joy, purpose, belonging, and the mindset shifts that help people thrive in a place known for long, dark winters. Inspiring conversations, practical tools, and real voices for anyone living in—or considering a move to—Norway.
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Recent Episodes
March 30, 2026
Footballer Lozen Ricard - From New York to Trondheim
<p>New York, Barcelona, Trondheim. Lozen Ricard has followed football wherever it's taken her, and at 18 she's already living a story worth telling.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Elizabeth and Veronica talk with American footballer Lozen about life as an international athlete in Norway: the language barrier, the team rituals, and social life, and the slow art of actually fitting in. And of course, how do you survive your first Norwegian winter with your sanity intact? Guitar, grøt, and good teammates, apparently.</p><p><br></p><p>Honest, funny, and full of heart.</p><p><br></p><p>We hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much as we did creating it.</p>
March 23, 2026
11 years and 11 favorite places in Trondheim
<p>We are celebrating that Elizabeth has been in Trondheim for 11 years, with sharing her 11 favorite places in Trondheim. </p><p><br></p><p>Check out Elizabeths blog posts about her favorite places in Trondheim. </p><p><a href="https://www.sturdy-coaching.com/post/finding-myself-in-bymarka-hikes-healing-and-hidden-gems-in-trondheim" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.sturdy-coaching.com/post/finding-myself-in-bymarka-hikes-healing-and-hidden-gems-in-trondheim</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.sturdy-coaching.com/post/11-years-11-favorite-places-in-trondheim-because-i-clearly-stayed-for-a-reason" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.sturdy-coaching.com/post/11-years-11-favorite-places-in-trondheim-because-i-clearly-stayed-for-a-reason</a></p><p><br></p><p>We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did creating it :)</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
December 22, 2025
Enzo Rossi - Using creativity to find sunshine in the scandinavian darkness
<p>This is our last episode of our december experiment. </p><p>Join us for an inspiring conversation with Enzo Rossi, a global citizen originally from Uruguay who has lived and worked across Paraguay, the UK, Spain, Germany, and now Norway. Enzo shares his journey of adapting to life in Scandinavia, overcoming challenges as an international professional, and finding light during the long scandinavian winters.</p><p>Discover how Enzo built a sense of community, embraced creativity through art and cooking, and contributed to international development with his work. </p><p>Whether you're an international living in or curious about living in Scnadinavia, or simply curious about cross-cultural experiences, this episode is filled with honest reflections, practical advice, and uplifting stories about resilience, connection, and chasing sunshine in Scandinavian darkness.</p><p>Connect with Enzo on LinkedIn and Instagram (@enzorossipintos), and don’t forget to follow and share the podcast to spread some sunshine! ☀️☃️</p><p>A big thanks to our supporters NTNU, Nomono and Oslo regionen.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p></p>
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