jill heinerth – Page 7 – Into The Planet Podcast

Jill With Alex Trebek and Justin Trudeau – RCGS HQ

Alex Trebek and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau join Explorer-in-Residence Jill Heinerth as the Royal Canadian Geographical Society opens its new headquarters in Ottawa. A first hand report.

Alex Trebek and Jill Heinerth at the RCGS

Jill with Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau

Inspiring Young People

Jill Heinerth spends weeks at a time traveling the country giving inspirational presentations to young people. In her role as Royal Canadian Geographical Society Explorer-in-Residence, Jill has been to the very edges of the planet, and she encourages young people to explore and discover their own worlds. Preparing young people to face the challenges of the real world, Jill shares her experiences on extreme expeditions, and encourages young people to overcome their fears as they make the world a better place.

How To Shop For Expedition Gear

Jill Heinerth takes us on a shopping trip at Mountain Equipment Co-Op offering pro tips on which expedition, outdoor adventure and camping gear she recommends. A field recording with Robert McClellan.

Women Explorers

Jill Heinerth and Dr. Jacqueline Windh, two accomplished female explorers talk about growing up as young girls seeking adventure in the woods and rivers near suburban Toronto.

Sustainable Eco-Friendly Travel Tips

Jill and Robert share tips on how to be more environmentally conscious when traveling. From extreme expeditions to conferences and trade shows, Jill has some suggestions on how to not only talk about sustainability, but to put it into practice.

What It Is Like Recording My Audiobook

Jill shares her experience recording at a professional sound studio creating her audiobook, Into The Planet. With a director, engineer, editors and producer, (and a puppy or two) making an audiobook for Audible.com and other platforms is a team effort. You can buy it here: https://amzn.to/3Cs9vPB

How To Embrace Fear

Jill Heinerth weighs in on how she handles fear while on cutting edge adventures and cave diving expeditions. If we don’t embrace fear we will spend the rest of our lives running from it. From the lawless Sahara desert to the deep underworld beneath Antarctic icebergs, Jill shares how she mitigates risks and successfully navigates some of the world’s most dangerous dives.