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The Swexan Podcast
by Cecilia Wichmann
Life as a Swede in Texas! Inviting guests to tell their stories of their life and how they ended up where they are today!
Episodes
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63. Find Your Ancestry!
So many of us wonder about our ancestry. Maybe you are one of them and know that you have some Swedish bloodlines somewhere far behind. Meet Caroline Guntur with SearchingSweden.Com. She will teach you how to search for your ancestors without knowing a word Swedish! As often the subject changes…
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62. I'm A Serial Expat!
Sofia Sandner has lived in more countries that many of us and she call herself a Serial Expat! Listen to the story when she was detained for being in US one day too long on her ESTA visa and a lot more! Would you like to be a guest on our show? Send a PM to any of our social media channels! Don't...
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61. TEA-licious Adventure
Yes, we were supposed to have a guest this episode but she is under the weather and plan B had to be taken into action. And appropriate enough I didn't have far to go to find a topic as I am starting my own new Tea business which I am super excited about. I tell you the story behind the business,...
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60. Thirsty?
In Dunedin, on the west coast of Florida we find Lane's Lemonade. Owned and operated by Swedish Marie Grilli. She tells us how her journey from Sweden to Florida came about and the story of Lane's Lemonade. Going from the corporate world to being a small business owner right around Covid and all!...
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59. We Are Back!
We are finally back! 2023 is here and so is The Swexan Podcast! What happened last year when the podcast just vanished out in thin air and how come we are starting up again? The huge response we got on our social media blast made us more excited than ever! We have so many interesting guests…
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58. The Winner
Surprise! No it's not January 2 yet but I wanted to take the opportunity to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year and in the same time promo my new song The Winner Takes It All that comes out on all major platforms today!!! So i just peak in with a little extra show. I can't wait to...
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57. Meet The Sisters
Not a lot of people know that I actually have three horses. And they are coming "home" on Saturday. I am today telling the story about Amaria, Dallas and Acriz. Also telling about what happened earlier this week. You know when Murphy's Law hits and then it doesn't turn out to be as bad as you…
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56. Hello Covid!
After a week off the air due to Covid I am telling my story from last week when Covid came for a visit. It turned into a quite dramatic ordeal with allergic reactions to medications and hospital visits. Would you like to be our guest on the show? Email us at [email protected] or a PM to any of…
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55. A New Adventure
Guess it's not just Texas that has this heat. It made its way to Europe too! I have started a little new adventure that I will tell you all about today. And if you want to see it in person, check out www.ceciliawichmann.com. Would you like to be our guest on the show? Email us at…
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54. It's HOT!!
Texas sets new records every day with higher and higher temperatures. We are living in an oven. And what is this about? Swedish Unisex Folkcostume? See the pictures on our website, what is your opinion. And it is July... how about Christmas In July? Are you shopping now or just trying to survive...
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53. Not Again
Another shooting. This time at a 4th of July parade in Highland Park, IL. And this incident hit me harder than others has done previously. I saw something on the news that made it closer to me than I expected. It made me realize and reevaluate things for the future. Also the day after, an online…
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52. Happy Birthday!
I can not believe that it is First Of July 2022. It is the anniversary of The Swexan Podcast! A quick review of the past year and a look forward. And how was Midsummer and what is to be expected of 4th of July? Would you like to be our guest on the show? Email us at [email protected] or a PM to...
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51. Happy Midsummer
All about Midsummer! My midsummers on the island of Marstrand outside Gothenburg. The traditions, food and the music! Would you like to be our guest on the show? Email us at [email protected] or a PM to any of our social media channels! We would love to have you!!! WEBSITE: www.swexan.net...
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50. Texas Is Melting
Texas is hot right now. Very hot. Summer came earlier than usual, that's for sure. In Sweden Midsummer is coming up next week and I have an announcement to make in regards to that. Exciting news. Would you like to be our guest on the show? Email us at [email protected] or a PM to any of our…
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49. Happy National Day!
Happy (late) National Day, Sweden! A short episode about the Swedish traditions and the National Anthem that is actually not the National Anthem...
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48. No Words
My thoughts about the horrible school shooting in Uvalde, TX
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47. Was The Price Right?
Nomi Gerber was our guest back on January 27, episode 32 and now she is back! She was picked as the contestant on the show The Price Is Right and she is telling us all about that beyond amazing experience. And if we say like this... she did not go home empty-handed... Would you like to be our…
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46. Anyone There?
Weather, EMS & Police Week, Nato and the war in Ukraine and Aliens... we talk about a lot of things today... is there life out there? What do you think? Have you experienced anything? I want to know!!! Do you want to be a guest on the show? Send us an email to [email protected] or a PM to any of...
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45. Mothers Day
Happy Mothers Day! Well, Sweden doesn't celebrate it today, when do they celebrate it? And some fun stories from my mom's life. Do you want to be a guest on the show? Send us an email to [email protected] or a PM to any of our social media channels! We would love to have you!!! WEBSITE:...
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44. Happy Walpurgis
Its a short episode but it is a holiday weekend in Sweden, what is Walpurgis?
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43. MRI With A Pacemaker
Do you have a pacemaker? Well then this episode is a must for you to listen to. I had to have an MRI done earlier this week and when you have a pacemaker, that procedure may be a little bit different than for a "normal" patient. And if you are not a pacemaker honoree, this may be interesting for...
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42. Happy Easter!
Easter is here! How does Swedes celebrate easter and what in the world is Easter Rice??? Absolutely not what you think! Do you want to be a guest on the show? Send us an email to [email protected] or a PM to any of our social media channels! We would love to have you!!! WEBSITE: www.swexan.net...
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41. Swedish Riding In California
I was sitting scrolling Facebook when a woman had posted in a Swedish group that she had been highlighted in an equestrian magazine. Meet Linda Helin. She moved from Sweden to US to fulfill an idea and dream. To have a riding school in California. And here she is. Living her life on a vineyard...
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40. Sweden Found In Texas
So sorry for not releasing an episode last week. Time just rush too fast for me to catch up! But here we are again with the 40th episode! Last week we had 10 tornado in Texas. You will never see that in Sweden. Then I tell what happened on a horseshow that I worked at last week that also has...
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39. From Sweden to Texas in 1894
Mary Anne Larson's great grandparents emigrated from Sweden to Texas in 1894 and she tells us all about it! We also talk about traditions, names and food. A very interesting conversation. Do you want to be a guest on the show? Send us an email to [email protected] or a PM to any of our social...
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38. Causing Drama
Living with a heart problem sometimes causes drama... There is quite a dramatic reason for this episode to be a couple of days late. I refer to my private website in this episode; you can see clips from the event on www.swedeintexas.com.
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37. What In The World
This is absolutely not a political podcast and will never be. But to not mention the situation in Ukraine would be wrong. Yesterday the Russians invaded in Swedish air space. How do I feel about that as a Swede? Yesterday was Texas Independence Day. Why isn't it celebrated more? And a big…
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36. I Served Arnold Schwarzenegger
Åsa Lindblom Carlomagno has been in the US since 1968 and has so many fun stories to tell. She worked as a waitress and one of the customers she served was Arnold Schwarzenegger. Åsa tells us about what she misses with Sweden and what her favorite Swedish food is. Have you ever heard about...
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35. Super Bowl
It was planned to have a guest this week but schedules didn't work out the way we wanted so this is a little improvised episode. How about some Super Bowl, Olympic Games and a story about what someone called me this week that made my day! You better listen to find out about that! Do you want to…
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34. What is "Lagom"?
American author Florence Wetzel fell in love with Sweden and Scandinavia from the books by Stieg Larsson. She has learned Swedish and has now published her new book Annikas Förråd (Annikas Storage Space) in Swedish and then translated into English! We talk about her view of Sweden, Swedes…
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33. Brace For Impact!
An icestorm is approaching Texas! Are we prepared? What was the cultural shock for me when I moved here? Closing schools, bad drivers and all kind of weather stuff in this weeks episode! Do you want to be a guest on the show? Send us an email to [email protected] or a PM to any of our social…
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32. Cinnamon Buns & A Bearded Dragon
Our Guest Nomi Gerber is Swedish American who have lived both in Sweden, Spain and Israel and now resides in California since 5 years. We talk about so many things and she also brings in her bearded dragon Mr. Worf! That's a first on this podcast! Do you want to be a guest on the show? Send us an...
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31. Thai Boxing Built The Bridge To US
Welcome to our guest Frida Perillo! She tells us how Thai Boxing led her to the states and how it was to be pregnant in another country... in the middle of a pandemic! This and a lot more! This episode is also available on YouTube! Do you want to be our guest on the show? Let us know. Email us on...
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30. When BIG turns small
I woke up to a water leak in my house on Monday morning. Was this going to be the huge project with foundation repairs that we expected? And how do I prepare for the 5K on Saturday? Will I be able to make it? We also look back a year, last Saturday was the one year anniversary of the release of…
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29. It's COLD!!!
What in the world, did Texas become Alaska? How much was the temperature drop? Are Texas ready for another winter really? And a covid update, how much do we see it here? Do you want to be our guest on the show? Let us know. Email us on [email protected] or contact us on social media! Visit us on...
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28. Happy New Year!
What happened in 2021? What are your resolutions or goals for 2022? I will tell you mine and if you let us know what yours are, we may be able to help you reach them! Visit us on our social media platforms: WEBSITE: www.swexan.net INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/swexanpodcast FACEBOOK:...
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27. Merry Christmas, God Jul!
A little shorter episode but it is Christmas. I tell you about how my family celebrated Christmas when I grew up.
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26. Saint Lucy (Lucia) Day
Personally, this is the tradition I miss the most from Sweden. It involves music, choir, light, and smiles. December 13th, when we celebrate Saint Lucia, the procession of light and warmth
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25. What A Week
Life as a dog owner is not really easy all days. Twix has scared me a couple of times this last week and once we ended up at the vet's office. Yepp, listen and you will find out more. Visit us on our social media platforms: WEBSITE: www.swexan.net INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/swexanpodcast...
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24. A Goat?
Have you heard about the Goat in Gävle? The 2021 version of this tradition is now up and the question is, will it last the entire season? How was my Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday and Giving Tuesday? How broke are we now?!? Listen and you'll hear! Visit us on…
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23. Happy Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is not a thing in Sweden? What about all food? Why this hysteria with pumpkin flavors? What do they have instead? How do I celebrate Thanksgiving this year? All that and a lot more in this week's episode! Visit us on our social media platforms: WEBSITE: www.swexan.net INSTAGRAM:...
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22. Rest In Peace Brother!
As you probably know, I work EMS as my daily job. On Wednesday we lost a coworker and another got severely injured in a traffic accident. This is my story of the event on Wednesday night and yesterday. It is all my opinions, I don't speak for UT Health EMS, UT Health or Ardent. Visit us on our...
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21. The Move To Texas
Today is my 13th anniversary here in Texas. So I tell my story about why and how we came here. The planning, the paperwork, the trip, the drama. Hopefully many of your questions will be answered... Visit us on our social media platforms: WEBSITE: www.swexan.net INSTAGRAM:...
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20. Happy Veterans Day
Happy Veterans Day and thank you for your service to all Veterans out there! What's the difference between Veterans Day and Memorial Day and does Sweden celebrate it today or at any other time? Find out.. It took me 14 years to see a red hot dog in the US... what the heck? This and a lot more......
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19. Feeling Swedish
Time is ticking really fast. Today is 50 days until Christmas! Is it allowed to take out the decorations? When is it "legal" to put the decorations up? Also telling the story of what happened to me in Brookshires earlier this week that made me feel so awkward and Swedish. And an incident that…
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18. Happy Halloween
What does Swedes do for Halloween? Decorations, Trick or Treat, Parties? Nothing? And what is All Saint's Day in Sweden? Don't forget to answer the question on Spotify, what do you eat for Halloween? Follow us on social media and our website for more fun contents! Website: www.swexan.net…
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17. What Is Happening
Crimes in Norway and Sweden are making the headlines. What is going on? And why do I feel safer in Texas as a single unarmed woman than in Sweden?
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16. Surprise!
A Roadtrip with two dogs, what could go wrong? Nothing if you're well prepared... until you get home and hear the weather warnings. And then I got jabbed. Last covid shot. And... you get to listen to The Rose that will hit the stores tomorrow! Just because you are a listener! Don't forget to…
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15. Oops, I did it
This last week has certainly been different... school shootings, social media has been down, and what did I do to the ambulance?
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14. Choices
Listen to a snippet of my next cover The Rose, we have a release date! I talk about three calls that I ran at work last week. Three accident that all could have been avoided. Why do we make the wrong choices over and over again? Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook!
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Life as a Swede in Texas! Inviting guests to tell their stories of their life and how they ended up where they are today!
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The Swexan Podcast is created and hosted by Cecilia Wichmann.
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