We talk about weird Swedish expressions, where they come from and what they mean. Christina is still looking for a job. "No Dance on Roses". Sandra wants to know IF she starts dating again - how "old" should a guy be?  We talk about how different we are - and why we are such good friends because of it. Hormones! Sandra went to Jennifer the doc and got a lotion to help regulate her hormones and is already feeling a difference! Listen to Armchair Expert's podcast episode with Dr. Haver about Menopause, as well as Mel Robbins's podcast where she has Dr. Jen Gunter on busting myths and clearing up misinformation. Lots to learn! 

Sandra relives how they said goodbye to their golden doodle, Moby and the many firsts that come after someone is gone. Christina shares saying goodbye to her godfather in CA and shares more on life as a personal assistant and how varying that role can be. Sandra and Christina have both found a Swedish show on Netflix called The Glass Dome and mention a Swedish podcast called  “Rättegångs podden” .  They circle back to the 5 stages of grief and the Swiss – American psychiatrist who introduced the model. Also stay tuned to what is the difference between a freeway and a highway.

Christina admits that Sandra will always win the Bigger “Shit Show” competition and talks about her recent job interview in Jackson.  She also shares that little Gunner who was likely attacked by another dog got his 80 stitches out already. Sandra reveals that as a gatekeeper she is attempting to set boundaries at work. Moby, the golden doodle’s health is rapidly declining and his family prepare to say goodbye in the midst of high school celebrations. This leads to a discussion on the 5 stages of Grief and Christina shares a Swedish expression “Life is not always a dance on roses”.

Welcome to Swedes on the loose! We jump into life in Arizona and Wyoming. Sandra shares her golden-doodle’s recent health problems, her life motto of "improvise, adapt and overcome" and how she (almost)went on a date and why she didn’t. Christina talks about being a Personal Assistant for close to 30 yrs and explains the difference between being a PA and an EA and why she declined a recent job offer. She also shares how one of her dogs basically got skinned alive while she was in AZ! We bring up Christina’s husband and how amazing he is even though he “always comes last” in Christina’s own words! 

We’re Sandra Ovlinger-Foutz and Christina Ingemansdotter - two Swedes who left our homeland over 20 years ago and now call the U.S. home. We’re also moms (to humans and fur babies), personal assistants to high-powered, high-net worth individuals, a wife (Christina) based in WY and a single mom, (Sandra) AZ transplant, yogis, nature lovers, and longtime best friends still figuring life out in real time.

Swedes on the Loose is your weekly unfiltered catch-up on the chaos of adulthood, expat life, motherhood, relationships, work, and everything in between. Think of it as a voice note from two Swedish friends who really get it because...life’s a circus and you can’t make this sh*t up!