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Antarctica Did That For Me(#23) Telling the World About Antarctica: An Interview with Matty JordanMatty Jordan is one of the most well-known Antarcticans active on social media today. He's used short videos to share information about the continent to hundreds of thousands of people, giving them their first introduction to Antarctic life.
Matty and Keri spent this summer season working at Scott Base together, and sat down for an interview about sharing this continent with the rest of the world
2025-02-1142 minAntarctica Did That For Me(#022) Leadership Lessons from AntarcticaEver wonder what it takes to lead a mission in the coldest, most unforgiving place on Earth?
In this episode of Antarctica Did That For Me, we (your hosts, Keri Nelson and Cassa Grant) dive into the tricky terrain of leading a team in Antarctica.
From the hierarchical “my way or the highway” approach of Captain Scott… to the more democratic style of Sir Ernest Shackleton, we discuss the leadership secrets that can make or break an expedition in the world’s harshest environment.
We also dig into what we learned about leadership from our c...2024-12-0320 minAntarctica Did That For Me(#021) Chasing Illusions: the Mystique of Antarctic MiragesEver thought you had it all figured out, only to discover that life had a plot twist waiting for you?
In this episode of Antarctica Did That For Me, we (your hosts, Keri Nelson and Cassa Grant) are diving into the world of mirages. Specifically, we explore Antarctic mirages, which are called Fata Morgana— tricky optical illusions that mess with your mind and make you see things that aren’t really there.
You’ll hear all about how our expectations of Antarctica didn’t exactly match up with reality. (Spoiler alert: it’s not all penguins and...2024-11-0517 minAntarctica Did That For Me(#020) Imposter Syndrome and Antarctica AdventureEver heard the words “Who am I to do this?” rattling around in your head, even when you’re crushing it?
Yep, us too.
In this episode of Antarctica Did That For Me, we (your hosts, Keri Nelson and Cassa Grant) dive headfirst into imposter syndrome—because if there’s one thing that doesn’t get left behind when you go to Antarctica, it’s self-doubt!
Adventurers and Antarcticans also have those “I’m not good enough” moments… often in spades.
We talk about our own experiences with imposter syndrome, especially when it comes to taking...2024-10-0121 minAntarctica Did That For Me(#019) Eat Drink AntarcticaIf you had to go 4 months without your favorite foods, how would you cope? What about 6 months? A year?
When it's cold and you're lonely and far away from home, comfort food's important, and that's especially true for Antarcticans.
Join us (your hosts, Keri and Cassa) as we share favorite food memories from Antarctica, and talk about the importance of food on the Seventh Continent.
We'll talk about the challenges of living without fresh ingredients, the fierce food hoarding that can show up, and...2024-09-0322 minAntarctica Did That For Me(#018) I Am Antarctican, Who Am I?How do you define yourself? Is it through things like: where you live, your job, your family? Is it with places you've been or people you know?
This is what this episode of Antarctica Did That For Me is all about- how we create identities for ourselves.
When people call themselves Antarctican, what do they really mean? What identity characteristics define Antarcticans?
Antarctica is not only a physical continent, but also a community and society with a distinctive culture.
In this conversation, w...2024-08-0623 minAntarctica Did That For Me(#017) Packing for AntarcticaLiving and working at the bottom of the world doesn't happen without a little planning and careful packing. On this episode of Antarctica Did That For Me, your hosts Keri Nelson and Cassa Grant talk about getting ready for life in Antarctica, and how thinking ahead can make life easier far away from home.
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2024-07-0225 minAntarctica Did That For Me(#016) Love On Ice - Romance in Antarctica"Relationships in Antarctica feel bigger, the highs are higher and the lows are lower."- Keri Nelson
This episode of Antarctica Did That For Me is all about L-O-V-E - or something like that.
We (your hosts Keri Nelson and Cassa Grant) share our stories of love, romance, and relationships in Antarctica, and why we think love on the ice is so special.
There are the challenges and intensity of relationships in such a unique environment and close-knit community. There’s the potential for both lasting love and heartbreak. And there can be fi...2024-06-2526 minAntarctica Did That For Me(#015) Midwinter in Antarctica - Waiting for the SunMidwinter Day - It's the only holiday in the world that’s celebrated across an entire continent by every person who lives there, and it's happening in Antarctica right now.
In the deepest, darkest part of the yar, Antarcticans look for ways to see the light at the end of the tunnel - a big deal when you haven’t seen the sun for a few months.
In this episode of Antarctica Did That For Me, we (your hosts, Keri Nelson and Cassa Grant) give you a snapshot of the Midwinter tradition and celebration, including the...2024-06-1821 minAntarctica Did That For Me(#014) Weird Things We Brought to AntarcticaFrom bagpipes to jello to cedar shingles… in this episode of Antarctica Did That For Me, we (your hosts Keri Nelson and Cassa Grant) discuss the weirdest things that we and other Antarcticans have brought to the ice.
People bring a variety of items to Antarctica to make their stay more comfortable and enjoyable. We’ve categorized them into themes- here’s a sneak peek: "The winner of this category was not just one, not two, but THIRTY Santa suits."
What do all these objects have in common? They might be funny or interesting, but they rea...2024-06-1133 minAntarctica Did That For Me(#013) Mental Health and Antarctica WintersFive months of total darkness… the same people day in and day out… no fresh food for six months…
Antarctic winters are no joke.
But one of the scariest things about signing up to spend a winter in Antarctica is considering what it might do to your mental health.
In this episode of Antarctica Did That For Me, we (your hosts Keri Nelson and Cassa Grant) discuss how we personally managed our mental health during the winters we spent in Antarctica.
We...2024-06-0423 minAntarctica Did That For Me(#012) Everywhere There's Signs - Sign Culture in AntarcticaIf you've heard that lyric "signs signs, everywhere there's signs", that's no less true for the 7th continent. You can get away from the world when you work in Antarctica, but you can't get away from signs.
Antarctica's vibrant sign culture includes official signs, instructional signs, community signs and more, creating a cacophony of words and instructions for Antarctica residents.
In this episode of Antarctica Did That For Me, we (your hosts, Keri Nelson and Cassa Grant) discuss the sign culture in Antarctica, where signs teach us, admonish us and entertain us. They play a...2024-05-2827 minAntarctica Did That For Me(#011) Antarctica SchoolWhat EXACTLY is going on in Antarctica, anyway? Why are we humans down there, and what are we actually doing? These are huge questions that we’ll answer throughout episodes of Antarctica Did That For Me, but in this episode, you'll get a overview of what’s shakin’ in Antarctica.
In this episode, we provide an overview of Antarctica, including the Antarctic Treaty and the purpose of scientific research in the region. We discuss surprising science projects happening in Antarctica, such as the IceCube project and research on volcanoes.
Then, w...2024-05-2131 minAntarctica Did That For Me(#010) Things I Know How to Do Now Because of AntarcticaHave you ever thought you knew what an experience was going to bring, and then turned out to be WAY off?
Going to Antarctica for the first time, there were things we both thought we “knew” about what to expect… but we never expected the unique skills we’d build from being “on ice.”
In this episode, we (your hosts, Keri Nelson and Cassa Grant) discuss the unexpected skills and knowledge we gained while working in Antarctica.
These skills varied from the wacky things we didn't exp...2024-05-1427 minAntarctica Did That For Me(#009) My Oh My, Antarctica Skies - The Solar Eclipse and AntarcticaThis Spring, across the United States, sungazers turned to the sky for an event that would last for a mere 4 minutes - the 2024 solar eclipse.
What makes us raise our eyes to the sky? It's something we're used to in Antarctica, as there are unique phenomena on the 7th continent that can only be seen in polar regions.
In this episode, we (your hosts Keri Nelson and Cassa Grant) discuss our fascination as humans gazing into the sky. We'll talk about auroras, nacreous clouds, and the unique rotation of the sun and moon at the...2024-05-0723 minAntarctica Did That For Me(#008) Taylor Swift, Flat Earthers and AntarcticaWhat can Taylor Swift fans teach us about Flat Earthers, and how can Swifties show us the way to a new, adventurous life? Antarctica veterans Keri Nelson and Cassa Grant talk about opening your heart and finding ways to connect with what it wants to find.
Episode 8 of Antarctica Did That For Me brings together a few topics that might seem disconnected, but that we’re fascinated with- we connect the power of Taylor Swift and her fans, the Swifties, with the dialogue around flat earth and Antarctica.
This episode explores the theme of genuine dis...2024-04-3024 minAntarctica Did That For Me(#007) Socially Antarctica - How Social Media Shapes Antarctica's StorySocial media shapes our world, and Antarctica is no exception.
In Episode 7 of Antarctica Did That For Me, we discuss the changing landscape of social media and its impact on how people perceive the world, including Antarctica.
We explore the role of platforms in shaping the way people connect and share information, as well as building genuine communities.
We dig into the challenges of overcoming imposter syndrome and finding the courage to create and share content.
Liked this show? PL...2024-04-2322 minAntarctica Did That For Me(#006) Antarctica SucksWe love Antarctica, or we wouldn’t have kept going back year after year. But there are aspects of being there and working there that, well, sucked.
In this episode, we dig into the challenges and drawbacks of living and working in Antarctica. The extreme cold and harsh weather conditions can be physically challenging, of course, but they weren’t the only challenges we met.
Improving the sucky things in Antarctica requires awareness, open communication, and a commitment to creating a better environment. Some of the challenges can be impro...2024-04-1625 minAntarctica Did That For Me(#005) Explain yourselves, Antarcticans (Who the heck are we?)What's the deal with this podcast?
Well... we're going to spend some time exploring the lessons we learned in Antarctica and how they can be applied to create adventure and belonging in everyday life.
This could be through reinvention, building relationships, and finding your own Antarctica, wherever that may be.
Our goal: connect with people who are looking for more in life and want to make a positive impact in the world.
We're a podcast for everyday people with a little adventure in their hearts.
Liked this show? PLEASE...2024-04-0916 minAntarctica Did That For Me(#002) A Day in the Life of an AntarcticanAntarctica needs plumbers. And drivers. And janitors. And builders.
In this episode, we discuss our personal experiences working in Antarctica. We go into our first jobs in the continent, including being a janitor and a shuttle driver.
Daily life in Antarctica can be challenging because of the harsh environment and limited resources, and different stations in Antarctica have unique experiences and job responsibilities.
We also talk about a fun social hub that you might not expect…
You can get our free quick start guide to apply to jobs in Antarctica here!
2024-04-0227 minAntarctica Did That For Me(#003) How Do You Get to Antarctica?If you wanted to visit Antarctica, how would you get there? It's a top question posed to us, longtime Antarcticans Keri Nelson and Cassa Grant. We break down some ways you could see the Seventh Continent, and get inspired for your own life's adventure.
In this episode, we go over how to get to Antarctica and the different ways to experience the continent.
You’ll hear some of our personal journeys… how we ended up in Antarctica and the initial skepticism one of us had.
We also talk about the various job opportunities availa...2024-04-0222 minAntarctica Did That For Me(#004) The Ultimate World Cruise and Antarctica WintersThe Ultimate World Cruise offers guests 9 whole months of vacation - and 9 whole months of being stuck in one floating building with the same people, same food and same routine.
What do the Antarcticans say? "Been there, done that."
Join us as we explore the dynamics of living in close quarters, including complaints, roommate dynamics, and the formation of social hierarchies.
We discuss the role of reality TV and the fascination with watching human interactions, our winter experiences of unique social gatherings and the creativity that arises in a closed community, and a r...2024-04-0225 minAntarctica Did That For Me(#001) 7 Surprising Things Antarcticans Do Differently“Antarctica did that for me… it changed the way I think.”- Cassa
In this episode, we discuss the surprising things that Antarcticans do differently. We'll explore the mindset and qualities that set Antarcticans apart, like saying yes to new opportunities, being willing to be uncomfortable, and the ability to pivot and improvise.
We also highlight the importance of showing up for novel things and prioritizing safety. Antarcticans come from diverse backgrounds and personalities, but what makes them different is their willingness to embrace new experiences.
Where can you step out of your comfort...2024-04-0219 min