PODCAST · kids

Mum Brains Abroad

by Anjelli Requintina & Annika Milena

Mum Brains Abroad is a heartfelt podcast created by two mothers who met during pregnancy and formed a friendship rooted in shared vulnerability, honesty, and the deep need for community. Both expats living in Copenhagen, they bonded while navigating pregnancy and early motherhood far from their home countries. What began as casual conversations about cravings, culture shock, and prenatal appointments quickly evolved into something more powerful — a support system in a season that can feel deeply isolating, especially abroad.Beyond motherhood itself, the podcast also explores the quieter questions many women face after becoming mothers: Who am I now? What happens to ambition, career, creativity, and identity while raising children? Through deeply personal conversations, the hosts reflect on balancing motherhood with personal growth, evolving dreams, and the challenge of finding yourself both within and beyond being “mum.”Alongside their own experiences, the hosts welcome both expert g