Antarctica Did That For Me

Matty 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

Ever 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 co-workers during our time in Antarctica, an environment that can bring out the best and the worst in folks.

Whether you’re planning your own Antarctic adventure, or just trying to lead yourself out of bed in the morning, this episode has something for you. 

We’ll show you why being relatable, flexible, and authentic are the real superpowers of any leader, especially when the going gets tough. 

Plus, we’ll let you in on a little secret: the most important leader you’ll ever have is YOU.

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⁠You can get our free quick start guide to apply to jobs in Antarctica here!⁠

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Ever 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 glaciers.) 

We’ll also dish on the not-so-glamorous side of working with large government organizations like the US Antarctic Program—because, surprise, even the most “stable” systems can have their wobbly moments.

But here’s the twist: when things don’t go as planned, that’s when the magic happens. 

This episode will make you rethink your own experiences and how unexpected detours might just be the best part of the journey.

So… prepare to see Antarctica—and maybe even your own life—in a whole new light. 

Who knows? You might just find that the things that didn’t go as planned were exactly what you needed.

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!⁠

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Follow Keri at Simply Antarctica:

TikTok: https://bit.ly/SimplyAntarcticaTT

Instagram: https://bit.ly/SimplyAntarcticaIG

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Follow Cassa:

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Website: https://bit.ly/cassagrant

Ever 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 big leaps and daring adventures. 

Whether you’re scaling a glacier or just trying to scale the corporate ladder, that nagging voice in your head asking, “Who am I to do this?” can be crippling.

And it’s not just all in your head; there are institutional roadblocks and systemic factors that can make that self-doubt feel even heavier. 

But guess what? You’re not alone.

We’ll explore how imposter syndrome shows up differently for everyone—sometimes it’s a whisper, sometimes it’s a roar. 

But here’s the good news: we’ve got the tools to fight back.

This episode is packed with practical insights on how to kick imposter syndrome to the curb. So, if you’ve ever wondered, “Who do I think I am?”—this episode is your antidote. 

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:

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LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/ADTFMLI

TikTok: https://bit.ly/ADTFMTT

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Follow Keri at Simply Antarctica:

TikTok: https://bit.ly/SimplyAntarcticaTT

Instagram: https://bit.ly/SimplyAntarcticaIG

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Follow Cassa:

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Website: https://bit.ly/cassagrant

If 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 some of the more bizarre foods people have packed and taken to Antarctica to savor through their time there.

And we'll shout out the many talented chefs who have tried to keep Antarcticans' stomachs (and morale!) happy over the years.

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