The Beach Speaks

Paige Friend
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The Beach Speaks Podcast

The Beach Speaks is a podcast that shares stories about the beach and our connection to it. I’m your host and beach lover, Paige Friend, helping YOU reconnect with the beach, return to your soul and re-imagine your life!

  1. AUG 28

    From Sandy Puerto Rican Shores to the "Swamps" of Central Florida: An Engineer’s Life Shaped by the Land and Sea with Sindia M. Rivera-Jiménez, Ph.D.

    Send us a Text Message.In this episode, we explore the remarkable journey of Sindia M. Rivera-Jiménez, Ph.D., a native of Puerto Rico who was born and raised near the ocean. With a deep love for the beach, Sindia built a beautiful life in Puerto Rico, earning a degree in engineering, meeting her husband, and starting a family. The ocean was always a central part of her life.However, a unique opportunity to advance her career took her away from her beloved beaches to the "swamps" of Central Fl...

    52 min

  2. AUG 15

    Sharks on Cocaine, Murky Ocean Water and Paddle Boarding with Dolphins!

    Send us a Text Message.This audio version of my podcast newsletter starts with a heartfelt story called "The Water" by Rachel LaPresti, touching on how the beach affects us all. I also dive into Waterlust, an innovative eco-apparel company with a fun facts newsletter —did you know sharks could be exposed to cocaine through pollution? I also talk about my recent paddleboarding adventures at sunrise, complete with coffee, dolphins, and a potential shark sighting! If more beach is what you crave...

    15 min

  3. JUL 31

    How Water Can Make You Happier, Healthier and More Connected: a Tribute to Wallace J. Nichols and Blue Mind with Amanda Esposito

    Send us a Text Message.Today, we delve into the powerful concept of "Blue Mind" and the profound impact of water on our well-being. My guest, Amanda Esposito of Northern Tides Studio, shares how she met Wallace J. Nichols, the author of Blue Mind, and how the ocean has shaped her life and artistic expression.Key Highlights:1. The legacy of Wallace J. Nichols and the Blue Mind movement2. Amanda's new ocean-inspired jewelry pieces and their deep connections to Cape Cod and the Jersey Beaches3. ...

    47 min

  4. JUL 11

    Caribbean Island High Stakes and Risky Decisions: A Dive into "Last Bets" with Mary Carroll Moore

    Send us a Text Message.In this episode, I speak with Mary Carroll Moore about her novel Last Bets, set on the Caribbean island of Bonaire. The novel features twists of fate, paranormal elements, high-stakes gambling—and a hurricane! I like to describe it as "Queen's Gambit" meets "White Lotus." We share some personal anecdotes; I reminisce about playing backgammon with my brother, and we delve into Mary's scuba diving skills and camping experiences. The conversation highlights Mary...

    43 min

  5. JUL 3

    Beach Moonrise Magic: Transforming My Expectations and Disappointment into Serenity and Presence

    Send us a Text Message.Have you ever been at the beach on a full moon? One of my favorite things to do is sit on the beach and watch the moonrise over the ocean. It elevates my mood and stirs up a feeling of wonder and otherworldliness—watching that bright white globe shining on a velvet black sky, that sparkling trail of light shining across the water following the waves to the shore. It’s just magical—especially when the waves are calm, and no one else is around to disturb the "vibe." ...

    20 min

  6. JUN 12

    From One Year to Live to Life and Healing - at the Beach! Jen Hardy’s Fabulous Over 50 Journey

    Send us a Text Message.Jen Hardy is a true beach girl - so much so that after receiving a life-threatening health diagnosis, she instinctively knew that she - and her family - needed the healing power of the beach to get through it. So, Jen, her husband, and their seven kids moved from their home in Tennessee to an island paradise off the coast of Florida, where she found the healing she needed and is living her best life - at the beach!In this episode, you'll hear about her journey to the “S...

    43 min

  7. MAY 29

    Searching for Seashells: An Artist’s Guide to Treasures on the Beach with Jessie King Regunberg

    Send us a Text Message.Today’s episode is a conversation I had recently with Jessie King Regunberg, author of the book SEARCHING FOR SEASHELLS: An Artist’s Guide to Treasures on the Beach It’s all about the enchanting world of seashells and how they have touched our lives and sparked our curiosity. Jessie’s book is a testament to her passion for shells, art, and history. It’s filled with 200 hand-painted illustrations, intriguing facts, and interesting stories about shells you might...

    43 min

  8. MAY 17

    Visiting the Shark Tooth Capital of the World and Collecting Shells

    Send us a Text Message.I recently had the opportunity to visit one of the beaches on my bucket list—Venice Beach. Venice is on the Gulf Coast of Florida and is often called the “shark tooth capital of the world” because of the plethora of prehistoric shark teeth you can find there. Some are the size of your hand! Now, I don’t have the greatest record when it comes to finding sharks' teeth, but I know a lot of people are really into it. It’s like digging for gold—if you know where t...

    13 min
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About

The Beach Speaks is a podcast that shares stories about the beach and our connection to it. I’m your host and beach lover, Paige Friend, helping YOU reconnect with the beach, return to your soul and re-imagine your life!

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  • Creator
    Paige Friend
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2024
  • Episodes
    94
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 The Beach Speaks
  • Show Website
    The Beach Speaks

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