The Global Grit Experience

Erika Gilsdorf
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The Global Grit Experience is a podcast featuring inspiring people with grit - passion, perseverance and an unwavering dedication in protecting, and loving, nature and wildlife. Whoop! Whoop! Host Erika Gilsdorf (that’s me!) is an international, award-winning video producer, who leaves the camera behind (for the most part) to let conversations breathe authentically in a podcast that spans diverse guests and topics. I include mental health guests, too who help us cope with all the crap and find joy amidst all the junk happening to our outdoors. Uffda…it’s a lot! (I’m a Minnesotan if you can't tell). Most importantly, this is a podcast about inspiration, hope, action, and connection. We have each other my friends!

  1. Saturday Short - A Strange, Rando Thing that Happened in Honduras

    3D AGO

    Saturday Short - A Strange, Rando Thing that Happened in Honduras

    I love adventure stories! If you have one, message me to be a guest on my podcast @theglobalgritexperience. This one's about a strange thing that happened on a film shoot in Honduras. Hugs!

    7 min
  2. I'm So Angry I Could Scream! Channeling Anger into Meaningful Action.

    APR 21

    I'm So Angry I Could Scream! Channeling Anger into Meaningful Action.

    Today’s guest is Hallie Pond from Pine River, MN. I asked her to be a guest because I don’t know about you, but I can get so damn angry and frustrated with things going on in the world….and with our fellow human beings, who some, I’m confident we can all agree, are real s***s. But, anger builds conflict and conflict can start to break down communication. And, what we need now more than ever is clear, honest, bold communication. Hallie Pond is the founder of Truespace Consulting. She helps people connect more authentically, building skills to enhance communication and engage in conflict in healthy, dignified (I don’t think that includes dropping the f-bomb) and courageous ways. She holds a masters in Organizational Psychology and an advanced certificate in Cooperation and Conflict Resolution from Columbia University. So, deep breath...let’s pick up a few tips from Hallie on how to go forth in this crazy world. You can learn more at truespaceconsulting.com about Hallie's conflict resiliency training, coaching and mediation for businesses, schools, and communities.

    39 min
  3. Scott Gives Wildlife Space to Breathe on His Restored Prairie

    APR 17

    Scott Gives Wildlife Space to Breathe on His Restored Prairie

    Scott is SO INSPIRING! Man, he in his signature black cowboy hat has been making serious headway for nature in southwest Minnesota. I’ve been to his land, got to walk among his restored prairie and soak in the quiet, see all sorts of wild flowers and watch more fireflies at night than I’ve seen since I was a kid. Scott Rall runs his own business by day and is a conservationist every other second of his life. He’s a 30-year volunteer for Pheasants Forever, was awarded the Hero of Conservation Award by Field and Stream magazine, and has SO Much GRIT dedicated to giving wildlife a place to breath. Scott wanted me to let you know he’d love to talk with any of you interested in as he calls it, 'catching the conservation fever'. He’d be happy to give any tips or help on how to do restoration work or taking steps in conservation. You can reach him on socials @habitatchampion His number is 507.360.6027 Or email is scottarall@gmail.com

    29 min
  4. Spring Migration is Here and Whoop, it's Beautifully Noisy!

    APR 13

    Spring Migration is Here and Whoop, it's Beautifully Noisy!

    Kelly Blackledge knows her birds! She's so much fun to talk with, especially this time of year during spring migration as the woods, wetlands, lakes and bird feeders start getting busy baby. And, beautifully noisy! It's SO much fun hearing the first sandhill crane of the year, or the loon, or so many other birds we all love. Kelly has over 30 years' experience as an Interpretive Park Ranger and a degree in Animal Ecology. She helps coordinate her local Detroit Lakes Festival of Birds, is a volunteer for the Minnesota loon watcher survey, and you’ll be able to tell… LOVES birds. Listen in, hear some bird calls, and impress your friends with a few fun facts. Resources: https://birdcast.org/ https://journeynorth.org/

    19 min
  5. Saturday Story- I was Drowning!

    APR 11

    Saturday Story- I was Drowning!

    A scuba debacle with my little brother. If you have an adventure story, message me on FB or IG! It would be fun to share it. Thanks for being a part of the Global Grit Experience!

    5 min
  6. A High Schooler's Perspective on Climate Action

    APR 7

    A High Schooler's Perspective on Climate Action

    Today’s guest is another kick ass and inspiring person I wanted to share with you. I recorded this episode before I even had a podcast. I love her grit and wanted to share her perspective as a teenager on climate action. Myiesha Antoni is an 18 year-old dual enrollment senior in high school and getting her associates degree. Dang girl. She’s from Henning Minnesota and lobbied for climate action in Washington, DC with Citizens Climate Lobby. Citizens’ Climate Lobby (CCL) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, grassroots advocacy climate change organization with nationwide and international chapters. Let’s meet this awesome girl who has A LOT of grit.

    13 min
  7. It's the Poop Talk! Jim Makes Humanure Compost. What?!

    APR 2

    It's the Poop Talk! Jim Makes Humanure Compost. What?!

    My guest today is Jim Etzel from Hackensack, Minnesota. He’s the owner of Earth is Our Home Environmental Solutions. He’s all about having healthy soils to have healthy food and a healthy world. I met Jim at a recent community event through West Central Initiative and learned about his passion for composting….but not your typical composting. Yep, today, we’re having what he calls, the poop talk. "It's like baking cookies. You gotta get the recipe right. You gotta get the ingredients right. It breaks this material down from the ‘ew’ to topsoil." Jim Etzel If you want to get a hold of Jim, you can go to earthisourhome.net or call 218.252.3258. He'd love to talk with you.

    18 min
  8. Does it Really Matter Trying to Make Your Voice Heard?

    MAR 29

    Does it Really Matter Trying to Make Your Voice Heard?

    We're asked to make calls, write letters, sign petitions, protest…to make our voices heard to the higher ups in congress. But does it matter? Do our efforts actually ever make it up the food chain to make a difference? I invited Ben Anderson to give us a little insight into this. Ben has worked for three members of congress from Minnesota, the US House Committee on Agriculture, and at the US Department of Agriculture. He shares what he thinks works, matters, and is most effective.

    20 min
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The Global Grit Experience is a podcast featuring inspiring people with grit - passion, perseverance and an unwavering dedication in protecting, and loving, nature and wildlife. Whoop! Whoop! Host Erika Gilsdorf (that’s me!) is an international, award-winning video producer, who leaves the camera behind (for the most part) to let conversations breathe authentically in a podcast that spans diverse guests and topics. I include mental health guests, too who help us cope with all the crap and find joy amidst all the junk happening to our outdoors. Uffda…it’s a lot! (I’m a Minnesotan if you can't tell). Most importantly, this is a podcast about inspiration, hope, action, and connection. We have each other my friends!

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  • Creator
    Erika Gilsdorf
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    17
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    © Copyright 2026 Erika Gilsdorf
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