Season 18
Episode 2 - Ice, Ice Lady
Hello Listeners,
I do not like being cold. I grew up in Southern California, where we all excitedly bust out our gloves and hats when it drops below 72 degrees. I’ve since moved multiple times to places with “true winters,” and thought I would grow to love it. Spoiler alert, I didn’t, and I don’t. Winter is without question my least favorite season, and I’m never sorry when it ends. You can take the girl out of SoCal, I guess…well, you know the rest.
However, I am endlessly fascinated by cold places: the Yukon, Svalbard, Siberia, Greenland, Antarctica. I find the landscapes intimidatingly beautiful and am so intrigued by the people who live and recreate there. So when Monet Izabeth contacted me wanting to talk about her journey to become the first American woman to ski solo and unsupported to the South Pole, I jumped at the chance. Monet is hilarious and a fabulous storyteller, and I loved putting this episode together, but what really caught my attention was Monet’s insistence that she is just a normal, average person. Anyone who spends years training to drag a set of heavy sleds across Antarctica alone does not generally fall into the category of “average” for me, but I digress
I hope you enjoy “Ice, Ice Lady” and share it with friends and family. You can follow Monet on social media @monet.izabeth for more pictures, videos, and her next adventure. Monet is also a tour guide with some serious bucket list trips that you can learn more about here.
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That’s all for now, folks! Until next time, happy trails
-Megan Feighery
Photo Credit: Sara Jenner
Episode 1 - Angels of the Sea
Dear Listeners,
There’s a chill in the air and the leaves are starting to fall, so naturally it’s the perfect time to cozy up with a brand-new season of HumaNature. This season, you’ll hear about a German woman who has devoted her life to advocating for manta rays in Hawaii. Then you’ll journey alongside the first American woman to ski solo and unsupported to the South Pole. Finally, I chat with two passionate individuals about the future of public lands and why they need protection.
It’s a fantastic season, and I’m so excited to share these stories with you. If you have an animal lover or outdoor enthusiast in your life, make sure to send one (or all) of these episodes their way – word of mouth has always been our best advertisement. And make sure to follow us on social media (links below) to stay up to date on all the latest from HumaNature.
With the loss of all federal funding, it’s been a tough time for public media, and its future remains uncertain. So, from the bottom of my heart, thank you so much for all the support over the years; you are the reason I can keep producing these episodes and sharing these incredible stories.
That’s all for now, folks. Until next time, happy trails!
Photos by: Manta Ray Advocates
-Megan Feighery
