Living in Sweden can be an amazing experience, but it can also be challenging if you arrive with unrealistic expectations.

In this episode I share nine essential things you will need if you want to live in Sweden long term. These are not generic expat tips, but reflections based on more than ten years living and working in Sweden.

I talk about key topics such as the importance of language, the determination required to learn Swedish, the need for an open mind, the impact of cold weather and long dark winters, the individualistic nature of Swedish society, and the personal sacrifices involved in living far from family and friends.

Many people arrive in Sweden with an idealized image of the country. This episode aims to offer a more realistic perspective to help you better understand Swedish society and avoid some of the most common mistakes people make when moving here.

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#LivingInSweden #MoveToSweden #LifeInSweden #SwedenLife #ExpatLife #NordicLife #SwedishCulture #SpanSwede #Podcast

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This podcast shares personal reflections on life in Sweden, culture, philosophy, and more.

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En este episodio hablo, desde la experiencia personal, de las cosas fundamentales que necesitas si quieres vivir en Suecia a largo plazo. Idioma, adaptación cultural, clima, soledad, objetivos vitales y renuncias reales. No es una guía idealizada, sino una visión honesta y directa sobre lo que implica emigrar y construir una vida en un país nórdico. Puede servirte para Suecia… o para replantearte cualquier proyecto de vida en el extranjero.

#VivirEnSuecia #Emigrar #VidaEnElExtranjero #Suecia #ExpatLife #Inmigración #IdiomaSueco #VidaNórdica #Reflexiones #PodcastEnEspañol #ExperienciaPersonal

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Elva personliga reflektioner som jag lärde mig och praktiserade under 2025. Enkla tankar om sinnet, rädsla, närvaro, lycka och livets mening, baserade på erfarenhet snarare än teori.

#liv #reflektion #medvetenhet #filosofi #personligutveckling #podcast

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As this year ends, I want to share the thoughts that helped me navigate loss, uncertainty, and personal growth. These are not magic answers, but reminders that offered calm, clarity, and perspective during difficult times. I hope they may also help you in your own journey.

#reflection #philosophy #wisdom #selfhelp #growth #life #meditation #stoicism #mementomori #ego #meaningOfLife #mentalhealth #thoughts #resilience #livinginthepresent

If you’d like to support this podcast, you can do so at ko-fi.com/spanswede. Thanks for listening!

This podcast shares personal reflections on life in Sweden, culture, philosophy, and more.

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YouTube: youtube.com/@spanswede

Follow me on social media:

Instagram: @spanswede

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Once reflexiones personales que aprendí y practiqué durante 2025. Ideas simples sobre la mente, el miedo, el presente, la felicidad y el sentido de la vida, contadas desde la experiencia y no desde la teoría.

#vida #reflexión #conciencia #filosofía #crecimientopersonal #podcast

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I det här avsnittet berättar jag historien om Eratosthenes, en grekisk vetenskapsman som för över två tusen år sedan beräknade jordens omkrets med förvånande noggrannhet. Utan GPS, satelliter eller datorer. Bara en pinne, en briljant hjärna och stor nyfikenhet. Ett mästerverk av vetenskap och observation.

#Eratosthenes #VetenskapensHistoria #UtbildningsPodcast #Nyfikenhet #AntikensGrekland #Vetenskap #Astronomi #Matematik

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In the 3rd century BC, Eratosthenes figured out how to measure Earth’s circumference using only a stick, basic geometry, and observation. While there was no shadow in Syene during the solstice, there was in Alexandria. Using this difference and the distance between the cities, he calculated Earth’s circumference as 40,000 km — missing the real value by just 75 km. A brilliant example of curiosity and rational thinking.

#Eratosthenes #HistoryOfScience #SphericalEarth #Curiosity #Education #AncientScience #CriticalThinking #Astronomy #AlexandriaLibrary #Egypt

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This podcast shares personal reflections on life in Sweden, culture, philosophy, and more.

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YouTube: youtube.com/@spanswede

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En este episodio te cuento la historia de Eratóstenes, un sabio griego que, hace más de dos mil años, midió con sorprendente precisión la circunferencia de la Tierra. Sin GPS, sin satélites, sin computadoras. Solo con un palo, un cerebro brillante y mucha curiosidad. Una lección de ciencia, ingenio y observación.

#Eratóstenes #HistoriaDeLaCiencia #PodcastEducativo #Curiosidades #AntiguaGrecia #Ciencia #Astronomía #Matemáticas

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In questo episodio condivido dieci consigli essenziali per trovare lavoro in Svezia. Basandomi sulla mia esperienza personale dopo oltre dieci anni vissuti in questo paese nordico, parlo degli errori più comuni, dell’uso di strumenti come LinkedIn, i sindacati, l’intelligenza artificiale e offro consigli pratici su stipendio, lingua e colloqui.

#lavoroInSvezia #cercarelavoro #CVsvedese #colloqui #intelligenzaartificiale #LinkedIn #Glassdoor #consigilavoro

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After more than a decade living in Sweden, I share 10 essential tips for anyone looking for a job in this country. From the importance of learning Swedish to how to use LinkedIn, avoid mistakes with startups, negotiate salaries, or practice interviews. It’s not easy, but with strategy and support, it’s possible. Perfect for migrants, international professionals, or anyone thinking about moving to Northern Europe.

#jobinsweden #workingabroad #swedenjobs #careertips #movetoSweden #Swedishlanguage #expatlife #Swedishsalary #Swedishinterview #Swedishstartup

If you’d like to support this podcast, you can do so at ko-fi.com/spanswede. Thanks for listening!

This podcast shares personal reflections on life in Sweden, culture, philosophy, and more.

Listen on:

YouTube: youtube.com/@spanswede

Follow me on social media:

Instagram: @spanswede

TikTok: @spanswede

If you enjoyed the episode, please rate or share it!

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