Episode 87 The Shieldmaiden who went to Ukraine - Sandra Andersen Eira -

Sandra grew up in the Arctic region of Northern Norway. She was one of the first foreign fighters in Ukraine, and this is her first hand experience. We also talk about Viking Heritage, History, Shieldmaidens, Growing up in the Arctic, Politics, The Future and much more. 0:00:00 The Dirty Dozen, First Foreign Fighters on the frontline 0:05:12 Growing up with WW2 history close to the Russian border 0:08:32 Preparing for war, Viking ancestry and connection to Ragnar Lodbrok 0:12:36 We learned survival and weapon skills at school 0:17:05 Nazis, Gay Demons, Propaganda, Social Media 0:23:40 First weeks in Ukraine, Dead Men Walking, The Battle of Moshchun 0:31:23 Fundraising, getting gear and supplies 0:35:32 They almost got me, I got lucky 0:38:13 War-Weasel's, foreign fighters and The Norwegian Shield Maiden 0:43:06 Hiding in a basement with my Glock, Capture is not an option 0:48:12 Where is the enemy, Fear of missiles 0:56:23 Band of Brothers, The relationship with Ukrainians 1:02:05 Should I stay or should I go 1:07:08 Movies vs Reality 1:13:03 Mandatory military service in Norway 1:18:54 Ukraine's military and infrastructure 1:21:46 Comparing to WW2 and our relationship with Russia in Finnmark 1:26:30 Fighting my own people from the North 1:29:37 Reaction from the Norwegian people and Media 1:32:50 Nobody cares about Woke and Covid, Mattis is leaving to play Discgolf 1:36:35 Scandinavian reputation and behavior 1:41:10 Politics, Nuclear Power, Chernobyl and Zaporizhzhia 1:49:10 How accurate are the media 1:51:41 America, Political changes and the political world 1:59:47 Viking politics, mentality and the connection to eastern europe 2:06:36 Embracing your history, Society today 2:12:58 Americans discovering their heritage 2:15:37 What happens next, A future in Montana 2:02:20 Why i left Ukraine, and why i went back 2:27:23 PTSD, Natural Response and Fear of the dark 2:34:08 TBI (Traumatic Brain Injuries), Recovering and Consequences 2:39:59 Movies, Book deals, A final message, 2:44:55 How to get information and what / how to donate   #podcastersofyoutube #podcast #ukraine #norway #shieldmaiden #vikings #arctic #history #daarligevenner