Love What You Love

Jewells Chambers moved to Iceland in 2016, and is the host of the popular podcast and YouTube channel All Things Iceland, giving you the inside scoop on Icelandic nature, culture, history, and language through the eyes of an expat living in the country.

It was so fun to chat with Jewells! In this episode, we talk ice climbing; how to deal with 23 hours of sunlight; interviewing world leaders; the challenges of learning Icelandic; her experience as a woman of color in Iceland; and so much more.

Find out why Jewells loves Iceland - and why you might learn to love it, too.

End song is "Untitled 4 ('Njósnavélin')" by Sigur Rós

Find Jewells:

https://allthingsiceland.com

https://facebook.com/allthingsiceland

https://instagram.com/allthingsiceland

https://twitter.com/jewellschambers

https://youtube.com/allthingsiceland

Jewells' favorite nonprofits:

Color of Change https://colorofchange.org

Democracy Now! https://www.democracynow.org/ways_to_donate

Campaign Zero https://campaignzero.org

The Love Land Foundation https://thelovelandfoundation.org

My favorite nonprofits:

Humane Society Silicon Valley https://hssv.org

Southern Poverty Law Center https://www.splcenter.org

Town Cats of Morgan Hill https://towncats.org

Wildlife Center of Silicon Valley https://wcsv.org

World Central Kitchen https://wck.org

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Before we get started, I just have to note that this is the 50th Love What You Love interview! Thank you so much for being here!

I've been lucky enough to work with some of the best around: Zeke Rodrigues Thomas of Mindjam Media was unbelievably helpful in terms of editing and helping me get up to speed, and the delightful Emily White of The Wordary continues to create the best podcast transcripts around. Of course, I've also been super honored to chat with the most interesting people, interested in the coolest things.

Speaking of, let's meet this week's guest!

Laura Hawkins is the executive director of the Wildlife Center of Silicon Valley whose mission is to provide sick, injured, and orphaned wildlife with exceptional free care, rehabilitation, and the opportunity for release. They also educate the public about coexisting peacefully with local wildlife.

It was so cool to talk with Laura! In this chat, we talk ducks that act like dogs; what to do when you find a baby animal; why you shouldn't trim your trees until late October; saving squirrels in India; why it's a really stupid idea to keep a wild animal as a pet; fighting for the underdog; and so, so much more.

Find Laura

https://wcsv.org

https://www.facebook.com/WildlifeCenterofSiliconValley

https://instagram.com/wildlifesiliconvalley

https://twitter.com/Wildlife_Center

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My favorite nonprofits:

Humane Society Silicon Valley https://hssv.org

Southern Poverty Law Center https://www.splcenter.org

Town Cats of Morgan Hill https://towncats.org

Wildlife Center of Silicon Valley https://wcsv.org

World Central Kitchen https://wck.org

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We're on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/lovewhatyoulovepod

Hang out with me at https://instagram.com/lovewhatyoulovepod or https://twitter.com/whatyoulovepod

Need transcripts? Contact Emily White at The Wordary [email protected]

Check out my books at https://juliekrose.com

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Kim Landmark loves traveling around and getting to know her native California - but definitely not like a regular tourist. An urban explorer, Kim loves to visit off-the-beaten-path, really unusual places - especially abandoned buildings.

In this conversation, we talk creepy abandoned hospitals; ghost hunting; forgotten histories; freaky Google Maps experiences; a 30-year-old murder mystery; and so much more.

So find out why Kim loves urban exploration - and why you might learn to love it, too.

Find Kim https://instagram.com/cali_rediscovered

https://www.tiktok.com/@thrillchickas

Kim's favorite nonprofit: California Preservation Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation of California's diverse cultural and architectural heritage https://californiapreservation.org

The closing music for today's episode is "Where Have They Gone" by John D. Loudermilk https://youtu.be/NS8EqnL1bZw

*** My favorite nonprofits:

Humane Society Silicon Valley https://hssv.org

Southern Poverty Law Center https://www.splcenter.org

Town Cats of Morgan Hill https://towncats.org

World Central Kitchen https://wck.org

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We're on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/lovewhatyoulovepod

Hang out with me at https://instagram.com/lovewhatyoulovepod or https://twitter.com/whatyoulovepod

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Need transcripts? Contact Emily White at The Wordary [email protected]

Check out my books at https://juliekrose.com

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If you have a few minutes before October 3, 2021, I'd really appreciate your feedback about Love What You Love, and some insight into your podcast listening habits! The survey is very short, and every submission = a donation to the Humane Society by me! I'd really appreciate your feedback (and so would the critters). https://bit.ly/LWYL2021survey

When he was a little kid, Kevin Ray absolutely loved airports and airplanes - and that passion has never waned. He's now a professional planespotter, putting his many years of news videography experience to work by sharing the daily activities at Los Angeles' LAX airport with fellow enthusiasts around the world.

In this chat we talk about the queen of the skies; connecting with people over a shared passion; planespotting after 9/11; why airplanes have special paint jobs; the physical challenges of planespotting; flight crew fanboys; and so much more.

So find out why Kevin loves planespotting - and why you might learn to love it, too.

Find Kevin

https://airlinevideos.com

https://facebook.com/airlinevideos4k

https://instagram.com/airlinevideos

https://twitter.com/airlinevideos

https://youtube.com/airlinevideos

Kevin's favorite nonprofit:

Make-A-Wish Foundation https://wish.org

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My favorite nonprofits:

Everytown for Gun Safety https://www.everytown.org

Humane Society Silicon Valley https://hssv.org

Southern Poverty Law Center https://www.splcenter.org

Town Cats of Morgan Hill https://towncats.org

World Central Kitchen https://wck.org

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We're on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/lovewhatyoulovepod

Hang out with me at https://instagram.com/lovewhatyoulovepod or https://twitter.com/whatyoulovepod

Need transcripts? Contact Emily White at The Wordary [email protected]

Check out my books at https://juliekrose.com

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I'm so excited that episode 50 is coming up soon, it's absolutely incredible. If you have any questions about the show so far, want an update on any of the guests, have any ideas or suggestions, or any questions for me, drop me a note at [email protected] or DM me on Instagram at lovewhatyoulovepod!

Also! I would love to know what you think of Love What You Love, and about your podcast listening habits in general. I would really appreciate it if you could take five minutes to complete a quick survey at https://bit.ly/LWYL2021survey. For every survey response, I will make a donation to the Humane Society, so don't let the critters down! Survey will be open until September 21.

So, it goes without saying that the pandemic has fundamentally changed our lives - often in horrible ways, sometimes in beautiful ways, and for a few, in transcendent and transformative ways.

Heather Hellyer and her husband were on a long RV trip when the pandemic hit and national parks shut down. Looking for something to do, Heather found a nearby herd of wild horses, and a deep, consuming passion was born.

Heather chatted with me from her RV in Cody, Wyoming and we talk wild horses' and burros' importance in the ecosystem; Thoreau; the decimation of herd management areas; why you might want to rethink eating that hamburger; which organizations are doing the best work in saving wild horses and burros; where her heart is most at peace; and so much more.

So find out why Heather loves wild horses - and why you might learn to love them, too.

Resources

Bureau of Land Management https://www.blm.gov

Herd Management Areas https://www.blm.gov/programs/wild-horse-and-burro/herd-management/herd-management-areas

Decimation = 10% of the herd is left on the Herd Management Area and the rest of the herd is removed

Zeroing out = all of the herds are removed from the Herd Management Area

Wild and Free-Roaming Horse and Burro Act of 1971 http://www.wildhorserange.org/wild-free-roaming-horse-and-burro-act-wfrhba-of-1971.html

You Belong Here Now by Dianna Rostad https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/54427166-you-belong-here-now

Song clip at the end of the show: "Wild Horses" by The Sundays https://youtu.be/XeebtskeD_Q

Find Heather

Heather Hellyer Photography http://www.heatherhellyerphotography.com

Save Our Wild Horses http://www.saveourwildhorses.net

Heather's favorite nonprofits

Evanescent Mustang Rescue https://evanescentmustangrescue.org

Fundraiser for Engler Canyon Ranch in Colorado: https://www.32auctions.com/savingtheonaqui

Serengeti Foundation https://serengetifoundation.com

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My favorite nonprofits:

Everytown for Gun Safety https://www.everytown.org

Humane Society Silicon Valley https://hssv.org

Southern Poverty Law Center https://www.splcenter.org

Town Cats of Morgan Hill https://towncats.org

World Central Kitchen https://wck.org

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We're on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/lovewhatyoulovepod

Hang out with me at https://instagram.com/lovewhatyoulovepod or https://twitter.com/whatyoulovepod

Need transcripts? Contact Emily White at The Wordary [email protected]

Check out my books at https://juliekrose.com

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Shana Sharp is a balloon artist and self-described professional joymonger, dedicated to making people smile four days a week on her Twitch stream where she's building a community dedicated to creativity and fun. It's balloon art like you have never imagined it.

In this conversation we talk freedom; entropy; zombie parades; why balloons are life in microcosm; the shrunken head of Edward G. Robinson; where she finds her inspiration; and so much more.

So find out why Shana loves balloon art - and why you might learn to love it, too.

Find Shana

https://instagram.com/sharpballoons

https://twitch.tv/sharpballoons

Shana's Favorite Nonprofits

National Public Radio https://www.npr.org/stations

Educate Girls https://www.educategirls.ngo

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My favorite nonprofits:

Everytown for Gun Safety https://www.everytown.org

Humane Society Silicon Valley https://hssv.org

Southern Poverty Law Center https://www.splcenter.org

Town Cats of Morgan Hill https://towncats.org

World Central Kitchen https://wck.org

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We're on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/lovewhatyoulovepod

Hang out with me at https://instagram.com/lovewhatyoulovepod or https://twitter.com/whatyoulovepod

Need transcripts? Contact Emily White at The Wordary [email protected]

Check out my books at https://juliekrose.com

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Did you know that professional baseball has been played in the United States since 1869. 1869! I'm a relative newcomer to baseball, having started really following my local team (the Giants) about 12 years ago.

But today's guest, Andy Walzack, has been crazy about baseball since he was a kid. First as a tradition with his dad, then as an adult with his friends, he's traveled all over the U.S. to visit different ballparks - over 40 and counting!

In this episode, we chat about connecting with family and friends; learning more about parts of the country you might not otherwise visit; the worst ballpark ever; how geography influences the game of baseball; the best ballpark food and where to get it; top tips for your first baseball game; and so much more.

So find out why Andy loves baseball stadiums - and why you might learn to love them, too.

Related Links

History of Baseball https://baseballhall.org

Negro Leagues Baseball Museum https://nlbm.com

Andy's favorite nonprofits

Fremont High School Alumni Association https://fhs.fuhsd.org/about-us/history-school-culture/alumni-information

National Multiple Sclerosis Society https://www.nationalmssociety.org

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My favorite nonprofits:

Everytown for Gun Safety https://www.everytown.org

Humane Society Silicon Valley https://hssv.org

Southern Poverty Law Center https://www.splcenter.org

The Nature Conservancy https://www.nature.org

Town Cats of Morgan Hill https://towncats.org

World Central Kitchen https://wck.org

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Hang out with me at https://instagram.com/lovewhatyoulovepod or https://twitter.com/whatyoulovepod

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Dr. Joy Pedersen has a Masters in Counseling and Guidance from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo and a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership from University of California, Santa Barbara. She is also a certified Enneagram instructor for teams and individuals. What is the Enneagram? It's a personality typing system, but as we'll hear from Joy, it's a lot more than that.

In this chat, we talk core motivations; reducing suffering by recognizing patterns; self-compassion; your inherent value; not getting stuck in your type; nature and nurture; and so much more.

So find out why Joy loves the Enneagram - and why you might learn to love it, too.

Find Joy

https://www.instagram.com/enneagramclarity

https://claritycollective-llc.com/linktree

Related Links

Byron Katie https://thework.com

Enneagram Institute https://www.enneagraminstitute.com

The Honest Enneagram: Know Your Type, Own Your Challenges, Embrace Your Growth by Sarahjane Case https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/52152562-the-honest-enneagram

The Conscious Enneagram: How to Move from Typology to Transformation by Abi Robbins https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/55182417-the-conscious-enneagram

Joy's favorite nonprofits

San Luis Obispo Food Bank https://www.slofoodbank.org/

Transitions Mental Health https://www.t-mha.org/

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My favorite nonprofits:

Everytown for Gun Safety https://www.everytown.org

Humane Society Silicon Valley https://hssv.org

Southern Poverty Law Center https://www.splcenter.org

Town Cats of Morgan Hill https://towncats.org

World Central Kitchen https://wck.org

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We're on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/lovewhatyoulovepod

Hang out with me at https://instagram.com/lovewhatyoulovepod or https://twitter.com/whatyoulovepod

Need transcripts? Contact Emily White at The Wordary [email protected]

Check out my books at https://juliekrose.com

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Sarah (who also goes by Shay) Robinson isn't what you'd call a life-long fitness nut - in fact, quite the opposite. But a random (and auspicious) post on Tumblr completely changed how they think about fitness and strength.

In this chat, we talk being OK with being a beginner; MacGuyvering your own gym; setting your OWN goals; perfectionists in recovery; changing how you see your body; and so much more.

So find out why Sarah loves power lifting - and why you might learn to love it, too.

Find Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/_shaywise

Related Links

Korra Fitness - https://www.instagram.com/korrafitness

Stronger By the Day - https://www.youtube.com/c/Megsquats

Sarah's favorite nonprofits

Archive of Our Own https://archiveofourown.org

LGBTQ Center of Durham https://www.lgbtqcenterofdurham.org

Pull for Pride https://pullforpride.com

Women's Strength Coalition https://www.facebook.com/womensstrengthcoalition

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My favorite nonprofits:

Everytown for Gun Safety https://www.everytown.org

Humane Society Silicon Valley https://hssv.org

Southern Poverty Law Center https://www.splcenter.org

Town Cats of Morgan Hill https://towncats.org

World Central Kitchen https://wck.org

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We're on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/lovewhatyoulovepod

Hang out with me at https://instagram.com/lovewhatyoulovepod or https://twitter.com/whatyoulovepod

Need transcripts? Contact Emily White at The Wordary [email protected]

Check out my books at https://juliekrose.com

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Anirudh Kanisetti is a scholar and the host of two history podcasts, Echoes of India and Yuddha, all about the military history of the Indian subcontinent. He's super thoughtful and insightful - but even more, he's absolutely passionate about the subject.

Did you know that India is the size of Europe, but even more diverse and many times more populous - comprising about one-sixth of humanity? How much do you know about India and the subcontinent? How much do you know about its history?

In this chat, Anirudh and I talk suppressed histories; the political dangers of uncovering history; the Germany of India; the best movie you've probably never even heard about; our world in a younger state; the not-so-new concept of globalization; and so much more.

Find Anirudh

https://www.anirudhkanisetti.com

https://www.instagram.com/aniryuddha

https://twitter.com/AKanisetti

Connected Histories https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU6WjCVO9rtiqrC-gX6V6Rw

Echoes of India Podcast https://ivmpodcasts.com/echoes-of-india-a-history-podcast

Yuddha Indian Military History Podcast https://ivmpodcasts.com/yuddha

Related Links

Amoghavarsha I https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amoghavarsha

Battle of Cannae https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Cannae

Courtly Culture and Political Life in Early Medieval India by Daud Ali https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/871463.Courtly_Culture_and_Political_Life_in_Early_Medieval_India

Dappu https://youtu.be/tSTFDJxySac

Deccan Plateau: https://www.thinglink.com/scene/504712026367459330

Epigraphy https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epigraphy

India: A History by John Keay https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/174501.India

Mayabazar (1957) https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/mayabazar-1957/article7159111.ece https://youtu.be/tas_30CdOss

Princeton Center for Digital Humanities - Natural Language Processing https://newnlp.princeton.edu

Socotra https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socotra

Anirudh's favorite nonprofits

Hasiru Dala https://hasirudala.in

People's Archive of Rural India https://ruralindiaonline.org/en

Solidarity Foundation https://www.solidarityfoundation.in/

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My favorite nonprofits

Everytown for Gun Safety https://www.everytown.org

Humane Society Silicon Valley https://hssv.org

Southern Poverty Law Center https://www.splcenter.org

Town Cats of Morgan Hill https://towncats.org

World Central Kitchen https://wck.org

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We're on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/lovewhatyoulovepod

Hang out with me at https://instagram.com/lovewhatyoulovepod or https://twitter.com/whatyoulovepod

Need transcripts? Contact Emily White at The Wordary [email protected]

Check out my books at https://juliekrose.com

LWYL Music: Inspiring Hope by Pink-Sounds https://audiojungle.net/user/pink-sounds