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Antarctica Did That For Me Keri Nelson and Cassa Grant
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Welcome to Antarctica Did That For Me. We're a podcast for everyday people with a little adventure in their hearts.
We're Keri Nelson and Cassa Grant, two long-time Antarctica veterans who have spent huge chunks of our lives living and working in Antarctica.
The lessons we learned about life while exploring Antarctica can help on your journey to finding the ticket to your own adventures, both far away and close to home.
Welcome to a journey that changed our lives. We hope it will change yours, too.
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(#017) Packing for Antarctica
Living 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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You can get our free quick start guide to apply to jobs in Antarctica here!
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(#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 first dates 30 feet under the ice.
When everyone has roommates and is living very close quarters, the logistics of love can get awkward, to say the least.
And breakups and unrequited love can be particularly difficult in Antarctica because of the close proximity and
limited options for social interaction.
Navigating relationships in Antarctica is not for the faint of heart, but then again, navigating them anywhere in the world isn’t, either.
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You can get our free quick start guide to apply to jobs in Antarctica here!
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LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/ADTFMLI
TikTok: https://bit.ly/ADTFMTT
Website: https://bit.ly/ADTFM
Follow Keri at Simply Antarctica:
TikTok: https://bit.ly/SimplyAntarcticaTT
Instagram: https://bit.ly/SimplyAntarcticaIG
Facebook: https://bit.ly/SimplyAntarcticaFB
Follow Cassa:
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(#015) Midwinter in Antarctica - Waiting for the Sun
Midwinter 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 history of midwinter celebrations in Antarctica, the importance of the holiday for winterovers, and the traditions and themes associated with the holiday celebrated by all Antarctic bases across the continent.
It’s a celebration of challenges faced, fears overcome, and appreciation for possibilities, and it can help us shape our own holiday celebrations in the “real” world.
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You can get our free quick start guide to apply to jobs in Antarctica here!
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Instagram: https://bit.ly/ADTFMIG
Facebook: https://bit.ly/ADTFMFB
LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/ADTFMLI
TikTok: https://bit.ly/ADTFMTT
Website: https://bit.ly/ADTFM
Follow Keri at Simply Antarctica:
TikTok: https://bit.ly/SimplyAntarcticaTT
Instagram: https://bit.ly/SimplyAntarcticaIG
Facebook: https://bit.ly/SimplyAntarcticaFB
Follow Cassa:
LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/CassaGrantLI
Instagram: https://bit.ly/CassaGrantIG
Website: https://bit.ly/cassagrant -
(#014) Weird Things We Brought to Antarctica
From 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 really highlight the creativity and uniqueness of the community that travels to and works in Antarctica.
The items brought to Antarctica reflect the individual personalities and interests of the Antarcticans, creating a unique and vibrant community on the ice.
And WHY do people bring these kinds of items? Comfort? Boredom? Aspiration? We have a few theories…
Which of us will say, "I always had my silver cape."? You’ll have to listen to find out…
Liked this show? PLEASE LEAVE US A REVIEW! Reviews help folks who might be interested find out about us.
You can get our free quick start guide to apply to jobs in Antarctica here!
Follow us:
Instagram: https://bit.ly/ADTFMIG
Facebook: https://bit.ly/ADTFMFB
LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/ADTFMLI
TikTok: https://bit.ly/ADTFMTT
Website: https://bit.ly/ADTFM
Follow Keri at Simply Antarctica:
TikTok: https://bit.ly/SimplyAntarcticaTT
Instagram: https://bit.ly/SimplyAntarcticaIG
Facebook: https://bit.ly/SimplyAntarcticaFB
Follow Cassa:
LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/CassaGrantLI
Instagram: https://bit.ly/CassaGrantIG
Website: https://bit.ly/cassagrant -
(#013) Mental Health and Antarctica Winters
Five 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’ll share our thoughts and experiences going into our first winters, the challenges we faced, and the strategies we used to stay mentally healthy as we could.
Liked this show? PLEASE LEAVE US A REVIEW! Reviews help folks who might be interested find out about us.
You can get our free quick start guide to apply to jobs in Antarctica here!
Follow us:
Instagram: https://bit.ly/ADTFMIG
Facebook: https://bit.ly/ADTFMFB
LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/ADTFMLI
TikTok: https://bit.ly/ADTFMTT
Website: https://bit.ly/ADTFM
Follow Keri at Simply Antarctica:
TikTok: https://bit.ly/SimplyAntarcticaTT
Instagram: https://bit.ly/SimplyAntarcticaIG
Facebook: https://bit.ly/SimplyAntarcticaFB
Follow Cassa:
LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/CassaGrantLI
Instagram: https://bit.ly/CassaGrantIG
Website: https://bit.ly/cassagrant -
(#012) Everywhere There's Signs - Sign Culture in Antarctica
If 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 crucial role in our temporary community as they lay out rules and regulations, and community-generated signs let the creativity and humor of Antarctican residents shine.
Meanwhile, Keri and Cassa are looking for metaphysical signs in their lives all the time - are you? Join us as we reflect on the importance of paying attention to signs in life and following our intuition as we all try to create lives that we love.
Liked this show? PLEASE LEAVE US A REVIEW! Reviews help folks who might be interested find out about us.
You can get our free quick start guide to apply to jobs in Antarctica here!
Follow us:
Instagram: https://bit.ly/ADTFMIG
Facebook: https://bit.ly/ADTFMFB
LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/ADTFMLI
TikTok: https://bit.ly/ADTFMTT
Website: https://bit.ly/ADTFM
Follow Keri at Simply Antarctica:
TikTok: https://bit.ly/SimplyAntarcticaTT
Instagram: https://bit.ly/SimplyAntarcticaIG
Facebook: https://bit.ly/SimplyAntarcticaFB
Follow Cassa:
LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/CassaGrantLI
Instagram: https://bit.ly/CassaGrantIG
Website: https://bit.ly/cassagrant
Customer Reviews
Keeps getting better!!!
I especially like the personal stories about life on Antarctica. It’s such an interesting place, and I now have the opportunity to learn more it through this podcast. I also enjoy the optimistic vibe.
Excellent listen
Great show! Really informative, entertaining, and honest human perspectives on travel and survival in an extreme environment. Would love to hear more about the packing/logistical planning of one person who wants to experience Antarctica as a worker in future episodes. Really enjoying it!
Love!
I’ve listened to the first episode and I’m teed up to listen to another. A little bit of binging of the healthier variety. Thank you for being vulnerable and taking the time to share!