Chasing Sunshine - in the scandinavian darkness

Elizabeth Sturdy and Veronica Rømo
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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.

Episodes

  1. Enzo Rossi - Using creativity to find sunshine in the scandinavian darkness

    12/22/2025

    Enzo Rossi - Using creativity to find sunshine in the scandinavian darkness

    This is our last episode of our december experiment. 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. Discover how Enzo built a sense of community, embraced creativity through art and cooking, and contributed to international development with his work. 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. Connect with Enzo on LinkedIn and Instagram (@enzorossipintos), and don’t forget to follow and share the podcast to spread some sunshine! ☀️☃️ A big thanks to our supporters NTNU, Nomono and Oslo regionen.

    48 min
  2. Nariê Rinke Dias de Souza

    12/15/2025

    Nariê Rinke Dias de Souza

    Welcome back to Chasing sunshine in the Scandinavian Darkness. In this episode we meet Nariê Rinke Dias de Souza, a Brazilian researcher completing her postdoctoral fellowship at NTNU’s Industrial Ecology Programme. She shares her journey from São Paulo to Trondheim, navigating winter darkness, mental health, community, and work life balance. In this episode, we talk about the Norwegian winters and adapting to light and darkness here, mental health, rest, and asking for support.We hope you enjoy this episode filled with warmth, humor, and practical wisdom for anyone living abroad, considering a move to Norway, or navigating a major life transition. A huge thank you to Nomono for letting us record with their portable podcast studio, to NTNU and Osloregionen for supporting this podcast project.

    55 min
  3. Emre Yaksi - NTNU

    12/08/2025

    Emre Yaksi - NTNU

    Welcome back ❄️ In this episode of Chasing Sunshine in the Scandinavian Darkness, we sit down with Emre Yaksi, professor at the Kavli Institute for Systems Neuroscience at NTNU. Emre takes us through his unexpected journey from Turkey all the way to Trondheim, a city he once thought was “dark” but now calls home after 10 years. Through vivid stories and thoughtful reflections, Emra shares: How he fell in love with Norwegian nature, skiing, sailing, hiking, muskox encounters, and the quiet magic of winter. The cultural differences that surprised him most. How to adapt without losing yourself. Work-life balance in Norway, and how to channel extra ambition into passion projects, impact work, and joy.His approach to darkness and winter and advice for newcomers to Norway – finding what makes you happy, and embracing the culture on your own terms. Thank you to NTNU, Osloregionen and Nomono for your support in creating this podcast. We are delighted to share this episode you, and hope it brings some sunshine into the darkest days of the year.

    47 min
  4. Elizabeth Sturdy

    12/01/2025

    Elizabeth Sturdy

    Elizabeth shares her journey from small-town Oregon to building a meaningful life, career, and community in Trondheim. A warm conversation about belonging, winter darkness, joy, cross-country skiing, personal transitions, confidence, and creating your own sunshine in a new country. A huge thank you to Nomono for letting us record this episode with their incredible portable podcast studio.And a warm thank you to NTNU and Osloregionen for supporting this podcast project. We couldn't have done it without you.

    46 min

  5. TRAILER

    Welcome to Chasing Sunshine in the Scandinavian Darkness

    In this teaser, hosts Elizabeth Sturdy and Veronica Rømo introduce the heart behind Chasing Sunshine in the Scandinavian Darkness — a podcast sharing inspiring stories and practical insights from internationals who have found joy, purpose, and belonging in Norway. Discover what the show is about, who it’s for, and what you can expect from the upcoming episodes.

    3 min

  6. SEASON 1 TRAILER

    Welcome to Chasing Sunshine in the Scandinavian Darkness

    In this teaser, hosts Elizabeth Sturdy and Veronika Rømo introduce the heart behind Chasing Sunshine in the Scandinavian Darkness — a podcast sharing inspiring stories and practical insights from internationals who have found joy, purpose, and belonging in Norway. Discover what the show is about, who it’s for, and what you can expect from the upcoming episodes.

    3 min

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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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