The Beach Speaks

Paige Friend

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! read less
Society & CultureSociety & Culture

Episodes

Ocean Love, Embracing the Blue Mind, and the Art of Creating Ocean-Inspired Jewelry with Amanda Esposito
Feb 21 2024
Ocean Love, Embracing the Blue Mind, and the Art of Creating Ocean-Inspired Jewelry with Amanda Esposito
When I started thinking seriously about moving from land-locked Orlando to the beach, the first three questions people would ask were, “What beach?” “Where will you live?” and “What will you do?” I would say, “I haven’t decided what beach yet, but I’m sure I’ll find one with a couple of palm trees where I can hang a hammock,  and, I don’t know, I’ll make jewelry out of sea shells, and sell it to the tourists. It was a silly answer, but in my mind, I was serious - if that were what I had to do to live at the beach - I would do it. Now, I live in a beach house (not a hammock), and instead of seashell jewelry, I’m making a beach podcast! I love hearing stories about how others have used their love for the beach to fuel their life’s passion - how they create that beach connection - that beach mindset - wherever they are. My guest today, Amanda Esposito, artist and creator of Northern Tides Studio, has a unique way of doing just that - taking her passion for the beach and the ocean to create jewelry that reminds you of how you feel at the beach and your connection to it - wherever you are. I have been following Amanda on Instagram, and when she posted about her latest creation, “Ocean Love,”  I had to get it! She mentioned that she was looking at places in Florida to sell her pieces, so we ended up on a Zoom call to talk about it, and as she started to tell me the story - I stopped her in mid-sentence and said, “Wait, I love this story - would you be willing to share iron on the podcast”? Of course, she said yes - sharing her love for the beach and what it means to her is what her art is all about.This conversation means a lot to me. First, I met a new friend! Second, hearing Amanda’s story behind the making of her beautiful ocean love necklace makes me love mine even more! I initially bought it as a birthday present to myself. But when I think about it, it’s more than that - it’s a reminder of the days leading up to my birthday - beautiful beach love memories: the day I met my soulmate for the first time - on the beach, our beach wedding, and celebrating my birthday at the beach. I’m curious: what do you do to capture your special beach moments?Message me on Instagram or Facebook, or record a voicemail and let me know!ABOUT MY GUEST:Follow Amanda on Instagram: Northern Tides Studio to see her ocean-inspired jewelry designs and behind-the-scenes footage of her studio and her brand! Shop Northern Tides Studio here: https://northerntidesstudio.com/PODCAST LINKS: Support the podcast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=77845359 Subscribe to the Podcast: https://thebeachspeaks.com/ Listen on YouTube Follow on Apple and Spotify and share it with your friends! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeachspeaks/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TheBeachSpeaks
How to Live Wild and Free on a Beach in Greece! with Alise Saunders
Jan 24 2024
How to Live Wild and Free on a Beach in Greece! with Alise Saunders
I love quotes, especially the ones that when I hear them, I think, " Oooh, I can relate to that - or that is so inspiring! I need to write that one down before I forget it! " I’ll rush to scribble it in a journal or notebook - it’s like I’m attaching a sticky note to my brain - you know, a reminder, to go back to it later. And let me tell you - there are a LOT of sticky notes in there. However, there’s one quote - it’s actually a question - that when I first heard it, I could “feel” the words, the ideas they invoked, tumbling around my head with an enthusiastic energy that flowed from my brain, through my heart, and then - settled in an anxious knot in my gut, just waiting for the answer.  The quote is the last line from Mary Oliver’s poem The Summer Day: “Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?”  Whether you want to spend your wild and precious life traveling around the world or live out your dream right where you are, my guest today, Alise Saunders, a digital nomad, coach, and freedom seeker, is here to be our trusted friend and travel guide - from her house on the beach - in Greece!Grab your copy of The Beach Speaks e-book:  The Beach Speaks - Are You Listening?Episode with Elise: A Travel Blogger's Tale of an Untamed SoulAbout My Guest:Alise Saunders is a digital nomad, traveling the world, with her husband Gregg and two cats. The media has called her a "thought leader" in the digital nomad space, Alise brings her decades of life skills and business coaching to help people finally have the life of travel they’ve been dreaming about. She helps freedom-seekers create a new business or identify a remote job, and dive deep within to free themselves of the disempowering thoughts keeping them small in their own life through personalized coaching program and other services. Visit her website: Tales from an Untamed Soul - Creating a Life Wild and Free to check out all the different ways Elise can help free you to live your one Wild and precious life!PODCAST LINKS: Support the podcast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=77845359 Subscribe to the Podcast: https://thebeachspeaks.com/ Listen on YouTube Follow on Apple and Spotify and share it with your friends! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeachspeaks/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TheBeachSpeaks
Finding My Voice: How the Beach Led Me to Podcasting
Jan 11 2024
Finding My Voice: How the Beach Led Me to Podcasting
Imagine, you’re about to do what might be the craziest thing you’ve ever done. And you’re thinking this could be crazy good or crazy stupid.Then the “what ifs” start to creep into your consciousness: “What if something goes wrong?” “What if I’m not good enough?” “What if it turns out to be nothing but a waste of time and money?”That’s how I felt three years ago, staring bleary-eyed at my computer monitor, my hand nervously resting on the mouse, guiding a bold black arrow across the screen, stopping to hover over a bright green button that says “publish.”I spent at least 100 hours working on this podcast and my brain ached.  My heart was pounding. This might be the craziest thing I’ve ever done. Just a simple click of a button and I’ll be taking a deep dive into the vast ocean of podcasts. Will I sink - or swim? It’s a new year, and I’ve been thinking a lot about this podcast and how it came to be - how what seemed like a crazy thing to do at the time turned out to be something more than just recording my voice and sending it out into the ether. It’s actually helped shape how I use my voice.More than that, it’s helped me trust my voice. To trust what I have to say is something you want to hear.The beach is speaking.  I’m so grateful you’re listening, PODCAST LINKS: Support the podcast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=77845359 Subscribe to the Podcast: https://thebeachspeaks.com/ Listen on YouTube Follow on Apple and Spotify and share it with your friends! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeachspeaks/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TheBeachSpeaks
Service with a Side of Stand Up Comedy with Rabiah Coon
Dec 21 2023
Service with a Side of Stand Up Comedy with Rabiah Coon
Recently on The Beach Speaks, I posted an episode sharing my beach story as a guest on Rabiah Coon’s podcast More Than Work. Today, I’m bringing Rabiah back - this time as my guest - to hear her beach story. Rabiah currently lives in London, but she grew up near the beach in California. When she said she was coming home to California for the holidays, I thought it would be the perfect time to share her story on the podcast. For many of us, this is a time for sharing with family and friends, and when you listen to her story, you’ll find out that family and friends are two very important things in Rabiah’s life. In this conversation, Rabiah talks about what it was like growing up at the beach in Southern California and how the beach continues to show up even when she’s landlocked. We also talk about her side gig as a stand-up comic and the important role that service plays in her life. After hearing Rabiah’s story, I think you’ll understand why her podcast is called More Than Work. It’s a reflection of a way of living that we all can aspire to. Listen to More Than Work podcast here:  https://www.rabiahsaid.com/podcastInstagram:  https:// www.instagram.com/rabiahcomedy/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rabiahcomedy/PODCAST LINKS: Support the podcast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=77845359 Subscribe to the Podcast: https://thebeachspeaks.com/ Listen on YouTube Follow on Apple and Spotify and share it with your friends! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeachspeaks/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TheBeachSpeaks
More Than Just The Beach: Paige Speaks on the More Than Work podcast with Host, Rabiah Coon
Nov 29 2023
More Than Just The Beach: Paige Speaks on the More Than Work podcast with Host, Rabiah Coon
Hey Beach lover, How is the beach speaking to you today?I’m sure you have noticed that I’ve been doing a lot of solo episodes: like, how I met my soulmate - on the beach,  watching fighter jets fly over the beach, and how learning to fly was a lot like moving to the beach -  and while it’s been a lot of fun sharing stories about how the beach speaks to me, I thought I’d do something different this time, and share more about my journey to the beach on this episode I recorded with Rabia Coon on her podcast More Than Work. We first met as members of the “Squad Pod” - a slack group created by Squadcast - the remote recording platform we both use to record our podcasts. It’s a super supportive group where you can ask random questions, get tech advice, promote your show, and my favorite thing to do - collaborate with other podcasters - like Rabiah!More Than Work is a podcast that shares stories of individuals who have found that their self-worth is determined by more than their job title - it’s one of my favorite podcasts to listen to on my beach power walks - with each step I take along the shore, I listen to her guests describe the steps they took to create a life beyond their “work” - and think about how I have created mine. The stories are different but to me there’s a similar “vibe”- the kind “vibe” you feel when you stand on the beach, staring across the vast ocean - at all the possibilities.  So when Rabiah invited me to share my More Than Work beach story on her show - I was thrilled. This was my first time as a guest on someone else’s podcast, and while I expected to talk about my journey to the beach, what I didn’t expect to come up in conversation were the other parts of my story that go beyond the beach. I have to say, I learned a little more about myself. It was a little different being on the other side of the mic, as they say - but Rabiah is a great host and a fabulous human. And. . it was a fun way for me to share one of my favorite podcasts with you!The beach is speaking. . .   PODCAST LINKS: Support the podcast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=77845359 Subscribe to the Podcast: https://thebeachspeaks.com/ Listen on YouTube Follow on Apple and Spotify and share it with your friends! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeachspeaks/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TheBeachSpeaks
Learning To Fly: My Fear Of The Unknown And Trusting My Inner Knowing
Nov 16 2023
Learning To Fly: My Fear Of The Unknown And Trusting My Inner Knowing
Many of you have asked me how I found the nerve to leave my job - to move to the beach - and not have a job to go to, and what beach? Where was I going to live? I would laugh and say, I’m sure whatever beach I go to, there will be a couple of palm trees where I can hang a hammock, and I’ll make jewelry out of shells! It sounded silly when I said it out loud, but in my head, I was serious. How DID I get here? I’ve done a lot of thinking about that recently, about the times in my life that I just said, I don’t know how this is going to work, but I’m going to do it.  It’s strange because I always thought of myself as pretty risk averse - not at all fearless -  I would rarely try something new if I weren’t reasonably sure I would be good at it immediately.  I needed to feel safe.What I keep coming back to is the moment 25 years ago:  alone, sitting in the left seat of a tiny, two-seater Cessna, 152 - about the size of a Barbie car - at the end of an 11,000-foot runway (that’s almost 2 miles long!)  waiting for clearance to take off.My first solo flight. Today's episode is about how it felt learning to fly and how the experience of getting my pilot's license was a lot like moving to the beach.   I believe that our most powerful memories are etched into our brains by the feelings attached to them. The details might not be the same  - but the feelings are, and now that I actually live at the beach, when I think about all that I went through to get here - I can feel it all: from fear and trepidation to awe and joy.PODCAST LINKS: Support the podcast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=77845359 Subscribe to the Podcast: https://thebeachspeaks.com/ Listen on YouTube Follow on Apple and Spotify and share it with your friends! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeachspeaks/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TheBeachSpeaks
Blue Angels and the Beach
Nov 2 2023
Blue Angels and the Beach
You know I love the beach, but I also love airplanes! This fact is especially poignant because aviation and learning to fly was one of the (many) surprising characteristics that attracted me to my husband, Ernie (You can hear more about that in my recent episode “How I Met My Soulmate - On the Beach”) Ernie spent the majority of his Navy career on an aircraft carrier where he worked on the F-18s (the same aircraft as the Blue Angels) Jets aren’t a completely foreign concept to me since I have been around them almost daily in my 20-year career in Corporate aviation -  Lear Jets and Gulfstreams are cool, but supersonic fighter jets - In my opinion - are super cool.The Blue Angels were in town recently for an air show at the beach on Saturday and Sunday, and I wanted to go both days. Because even though I’ve been to many air shows over the years, n my opinion,  there’s nothing quite like watching one up close and personal on the beach! But I had forgotten the announcement that the jets would conduct practice runs along the beach on Thursday. So you can imagine my shock as two navy blue and gold supersonic F-18 fighter jets screamed across the tree tops right over my head - to say that I was thrilled would be an understatement. I was ecstatic! Immerse yourself in the story of The Blue Angels on the Beach - and find out why I burst into tears! It's one I'll never forget!PODCAST LINKS: Support the podcast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=77845359 Subscribe to the Podcast: https://thebeachspeaks.com/ Listen on YouTube Follow on Apple and Spotify and share it with your friends! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeachspeaks/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TheBeachSpeaks
How I Met My Soulmate - On The Beach!
Oct 11 2023
How I Met My Soulmate - On The Beach!
If you are a regular listener to the podcast, you’ll know that I often talk about how I met my soulmate, quit my nine to five and moved to the beach - it almost always comes up in conversation when I meet someone new, and we get to talking about the beach. Of all three, I get the most response from the “met my soulmate” part - like “that’s amazing!” Or “How did you do that?” or “I met my soulmate, too!” - and then they proceed to tell me their story. I noticed how, in the past several conversations with my guests, the same topic “How we met our soulmate, partner, significant other” - has come up. While talking about her book One Fire Island, Jane Rosen mentioned that she met her husband on a date at the beach on Fire Island, Cathi Taucher met my guest Oneike, the beach lifeguard, at the beach in Negril, and most recently, in the conversation I recorded with Pam Uzell about her love/hate relationship with the beach, she mentioned that she met her soulmate on her birthday, It wasn’t at the beach, but it was a significant time in her life that was the catalyst for her return to loving the beach again.It made me think about how similar my story was to theirs  - I met Ernie, my soulmate, on the beach - on my birthday! I have learned from past experience that when such synchronicities appear, it’s a sign from the Universe to pay attention - in this case, perhaps this is a sign that I need to tell my story,  on the podcast,  of how I met Ernie on the beach, on my birthday!PODCAST LINKS: Support the podcast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=77845359 Subscribe to the Podcast: https://thebeachspeaks.com/ Listen on YouTube Follow on Apple and Spotify and share it with your friends! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeachspeaks/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TheBeachSpeaks
Listener Voicemails and Exciting News for the Podcast!
Sep 29 2023
Listener Voicemails and Exciting News for the Podcast!
Listening to your voicemails is like going on a beach walk, picking up the messages like seashells and adding them to my collection. The voices and stories are different  -  but what they all have in common is a shared connection to the beach - I love them all - and I’m excited to share them with you!Thank you Terri Maxwell, Jen Hardy, Terry Brock, Meshell Baker, Keith  Wilhelm and Teresa Lisum for these messages.  It was so much fun connecting this way! My intention for this  podcast has always been to create a collaborative space where beach lovers can come together as a community - where listeners can become a part of the podcast. - my co - hosts ! I love doing all the things it takes to produce this podcast solo,  the beach is speaking is anyone listening? But regardless of how many people are actually listening, I would still do this podcast because  it’s my way of  using the gift of my voice to connect with something greater than myself, the Beach and all it represents - and the bonus is - I get to share that connection with you! It takes a lot of time energy and resources to Put the show together, and your support goes a long way in helping keep the show on the air. It’s like that symbiotic relationship between the ocean and the beach - the ocean sends waves to the shore and the beach sends them back.  What would one be without the other?If you’re wondering why I’m talking so passionately about community,  collaboration, and what it means to me, it’s because I'm so excited to announce that I have launched a Patreon - a membership platform that helps build community and a way for you to contribute to the future of the show - it costs as little a $5.00 to join and as a member you’ll receive some cool Beach Speaks “goodies,” plus the opportunity to get exclusive bonus audio content and other beachy stuff. Join our community here on  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=77845359See you at the beach! PODCAST LINKS: Support the podcast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=77845359 Subscribe to the Podcast: https://thebeachspeaks.com/ Listen on YouTube Follow on Apple and Spotify and share it with your friends! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeachspeaks/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TheBeachSpeaks
Overcoming a Love/Hate Relationship with the Beach: Pam Uzzell
Sep 13 2023
Overcoming a Love/Hate Relationship with the Beach: Pam Uzzell
Today’s guest is Pam Uzzell, the creator and host of Art Heals All Wounds - a podcast that’s changing the world - one artist at a time. Pam and I met as members of the “pod squad,” - the slack community created by Squadcast - a remote podcast platform we use to record our shows. Pam reached out to me a few months ago with a wonderful story about her love-hate relationship with the beach. It starts out in childhood and ends in her adulthood - with the series of events in between that helped shape and form her sense of self-worth and belonging. It’s a self-described rom-com of sorts.We talk about the differences between East Coast and West Coast beaches, how relationships reflect who we think we are or should be, and all the ways we listen to the beach - not just with our ears, but deep within our body - and soul.Here’s Pam’s story of how her love/hate relationship with the beach became a profound lesson in love, acceptance, and belonging  - when she finally chose to listen!Pam's Podcast: Art Heals All WoundsStories of Belonging: Season 5Instagram: ArtHealsPodcastFacebook: Art Heals All WoundsTwitter/X: Art Art Heals All WoundsPODCAST LINKS: Support the podcast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=77845359 Subscribe to the Podcast: https://thebeachspeaks.com/ Listen on YouTube Follow on Apple and Spotify and share it with your friends! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeachspeaks/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TheBeachSpeaks
Jamaican Beach Lifeguard Vibes: Stories of Heroic Rescues, Coconut Climbing, and Scuba Adventures with Oneike Jackson
Aug 30 2023
Jamaican Beach Lifeguard Vibes: Stories of Heroic Rescues, Coconut Climbing, and Scuba Adventures with Oneike Jackson
My guest today is Oneike Jackson, the beach manager at the Boardwalk Beach Resort in  Negril, Jamaica. I have to say, after editing this episode, I couldn’t stop smiling! His high-vibe Jamaican energy is just that palpable. Oneike is a great storyteller; however, he did not want to come on the podcast at first. He was shy, and he didn’t know what to say - but his partner Cathi, who has been on the podcast numerous times, said “Don’t worry, Paige is so easy to talk to - it will be fun!” And true enough, when I got him talking, the conversation was. . .  jammin’!One of the things I admire so much about Oneike is that he's not afraid to admit that when trying something new that makes him nervous - his way is to acknowledge it and then  "do the 'ting.” Also, I will NOT close my eyes the next time I get on a water slide!  He is very proud of his island home and eager to share its unique vibe with everyone who visits.  It makes me want to hop on a plane and head to Jamaica - right now. I have some exciting news! The Beach Speaks is now on YouTube! So, if you or anyone you know loves “the Tube” - check it out!  Even if you don’t listen, check out the episode cover photos! They're all mine - just a few drops in the ocean of 40 thousand images I’ve taken over the past few years. Until next time, stay high vibe and don’t be afraid to "do the 'ting!"PODCAST LINKS: Support the podcast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=77845359 Subscribe to the Podcast: https://thebeachspeaks.com/ Listen on YouTube Follow on Apple and Spotify and share it with your friends! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeachspeaks/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TheBeachSpeaks
5 Beach Reads For Your Perfect Beach Escape - Anytime, Anywhere!
Aug 18 2023
5 Beach Reads For Your Perfect Beach Escape - Anytime, Anywhere!
I have a slight obsession with books. My house is filled with stacks of unread novels, coffee table books, and hidden gems waiting to be explored. But today, I want to focus on a specific genre that holds a special place in my heart: beach reads!A good beach read is more than just a book you read while lounging on the sand. It's a book that transports you to the beach no matter where you are. It's a chance to let go of everyday stress and immerse yourself in a world of relaxation and adventure. And with summer coming to a close, there's no better time to indulge in beachy literary escapism.Here are five beach reads that are speaking to me right now:1. On Fire Island by Jane L. Rosen -  This is the perfect example of a book I bought because I heard about it on a podcast! Thsi time it was mine! For more, check out Episode 68: On Fire Island: A Journey of Love, Loss, and Resilience with author Jane Rosen.  2. Beach House Memories, by Mary Alice Monroe, is the sequel to The Beach House I read earlier this summer. Reading this second book will be like coming back for another summer visit with friends. 3. Silo by Hugh Howey - I don’t typically go for dystopian post-apocalyptic science fiction when I want to relax, but after binging the first series on Apple TV, I have to read the books now!4. When We Believed in Mermaids by Barbara O’Neal. This title popped up on a friend’s Facebook post, and I just had to add it to my list because, well, mermaids!5. Florida’s Golden Galleon’s - The Search for the 1715 Spanish Treasure Fleet - by Robert F. Burgess and Carl J. Clausen  This book is perfect for history and treasure hunting fans.Remember, a beach read doesn't have to be a physical book. Travel magazines about your favorite beach destinations can be just as captivating. And who can resist a good audiobook during a long drive to the coast?Whether lounging on a sun-soaked beach or simply dreaming of the ocean, good beach reads will transport you to a world of relaxation and wonder.Even if you can't physically be at the beach,  pick up a beach read off your shelf or pick one up at your local bookseller (it feels good to support small businesses) and let your mind escape to sandy shores. Grab a cool drink, kick back, and dive into the world of beach reads together!PODCAST LINKS: Support the podcast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=77845359 Subscribe to the Podcast: https://thebeachspeaks.com/ Listen on YouTube Follow on Apple and Spotify and share it with your friends! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeachspeaks/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TheBeachSpeaks
The Curse of Hawaiian Black Beach Sand and the Thrill of Collecting Shells, Sand and Souvenirs at the Beach with Jenny
Jul 18 2023
The Curse of Hawaiian Black Beach Sand and the Thrill of Collecting Shells, Sand and Souvenirs at the Beach with Jenny
“One cannot collect all the beautiful shells on the beach. One can only collect a few. One moon shell is more impressive than three. There is only one moon in the sky.” ― Anne Morrow Lindbergh, Gift from the SeaIt’s hard to think about going to the beach and not wanting to take a little something with you to remember being there. It’s like the shore has this magnetic pull, urging you to pick up a seashell or some other treasure and take it home.But what if you found out that if you took that little piece of the beach -  you would be cursed?   On this episode of The Beach Speaks, my guest, Jenny Paul, and I discuss the joys of collecting shells, sand, and souvenirs at the beach. Jenny shares her experiences collecting sand from various beaches worldwide, including the fascinating pink sand of Bermuda and the black sand of Volcanoes National Park in Hawaii. We reminisce about her connection to the beach, including childhood memories of losing a water shoe and the recent discovery of a silver dog tag on the beach etched with the words "authentic self."  She shares a story of collecting something at the beach that might be cursed, adding an intriguing twist to our conversation. All these experiences lead us to reflect on the profound meaning of the things we find on the beach.  I’m so happy that Jenny agreed to share her story of the cursed sand because,  sometimes, a “curse” can actually be a blessing!  Although neither of us expected that our conversation would take such an existential turn - it did bring up some interesting questions that I’m sure the beach has been asking me, but I guess I haven’t been paying attention - until now. Is there a greater meaning to what we find on the beach, and what do we choose to keep and why?This episode is a must-listen for beach lovers and collectors alike. Share it with your friends!PODCAST LINKS: Support the podcast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=77845359 Subscribe to the Podcast: https://thebeachspeaks.com/ Listen on YouTube Follow on Apple and Spotify and share it with your friends! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeachspeaks/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TheBeachSpeaks
On Fire Island: A Journey of Love, Loss, and Resilience with author Jane L. Rosen
Jul 5 2023
On Fire Island: A Journey of Love, Loss, and Resilience with author Jane L. Rosen
If you’re as passionate about books as you are beaches, you are going to love this conversation with Jane L. Rosen  Jane is an author, screenwriter, and former Huffington Post contributor, and today we’ll be talking about her latest book, On Fire Island - a place Jane knows intimately because she’s been a resident there for 30 years. On Fire Island  is a story of love and loss, but even more, it’s about human connection and ways we can help each other through our experiences and empathy.Here are just some of the topics we covered:- The surprising connection I have with Jane’s house and actor/singer Harry Belafonte- The unique aspects of Fire Island's car-free environment and distinct town personalities- Jane’s experience living on the island during the COVID-19 pandemic and its unique atmosphere- Turning a screenplay into a novel and how her fictional characters are inspired by various people that reside on Fire Island- Her dream about dolphins followed by an encounter with real dolphins while on a beach walk- Jane’s connection to the beach and her belief that loved ones are present thereThere’s something extra special about a book when you know a little about the story behind the story - and what inspired the author to write it.  On Fire Island  is, by Jane’s admission, her best story, and I believe her. You can feel  the connectionI hope today’s conversation inspires you to listen closely to how the beach speaks to you and let its message encourage you to explore your unique creative expression. Maybe you’ll be inspired to write a book of your own! On Fire Island is available wherever you shop for books; however, the beach and I hope you will consider picking up a copy at your local independent bookstore - it's a great way to support the businesses in your community.  Share this episode with a fellow beach book lover!PODCAST LINKS: Support the podcast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=77845359 Subscribe to the Podcast: https://thebeachspeaks.com/ Listen on YouTube Follow on Apple and Spotify and share it with your friends! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeachspeaks/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TheBeachSpeaks
Connected to the Beach with Amanda Soler
Jun 27 2023
Connected to the Beach with Amanda Soler
My guest today is Amanda Soler; the creator and host of the SolFul Connections podcast.It seems appropriate that her podcast is called SoFul Connections because Amanda embodies connecting on a soul level; it's in her DNA. I noticed this from the moment we first met - on the virtual social forum Clubhouse; I'm not sure in what “room” we connected or what the discussion was, but what I am sure of is why - it was our soul's connection to the Beach. Of course, that’s what the beach Speaks is all about, right? Stories about our connection to the beach!When Amanda left me a voicemail on my website asking if I would be interested in "cross-pollinating" our podcasts - I would be a guest on hers, and she would be a guest on mine - I thought:  what a brilliant idea to connect.So, if you’re listening to this podcast because you heard me on Amanda’s, welcome! The beach and I are so grateful you decided to join us! And if you’re one of my  listeners, after hearing her soulful conversation here on the Beach Speaks, be sure to hop on over to Amanda’s show,  where you’ll get to hear me tell my soulful beach stories here:  Finding a Way to the Beach with PaigeThe beach is speaking, and it's all about connection today!  Listen to Amanda's podcast: SolFul Connections  To play The Game That Goes There  link: The Game - The Liv Project To learn more about the Liv Project:  www.thelivproject.org PODCAST LINKS: Support the podcast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=77845359 Subscribe to the Podcast: https://thebeachspeaks.com/ Listen on YouTube Follow on Apple and Spotify and share it with your friends! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeachspeaks/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TheBeachSpeaks
It's Seaweed Season and I'm Going to Cancun!
Jun 21 2023
It's Seaweed Season and I'm Going to Cancun!
How do you feel about seaweed?I bet you could smell it as soon as you heard me say the word! When I think about the beaches here on the Atlantic coast, I never really considered that seaweed could be a problem.I only notice it when it's washed up in small patches along the shore or in the ocean - but it’s never really gotten in the way of my enjoying the beach.On the Gulf Coast, however, when a specific type of seaweed piles up on shore, it’s an entirely different story. For people wanting to enjoy a perfect beach day, it’s a smelly, unpleasant nuisance, and for some ocean life, it can be - deadly. Scientists following the rapidly growing collection of this Sargassum didn’t consider it too much of a threat to the coastline until recently; the seaweed collection generally stayed in the Atlantic Ocean.However, around March this year reports started flooding the newfeeds of what had now become an apocalyptic-sized 5,000-mile-wide patchwork of Sargassum clumps floating in the Atlantic - making its way toward Florida and other coastlines alongGulf of Mexico,  a giant blob of seaweed twice the width of the United States was now threatening to dump smelly and possibly harmful piles across the beaches. I started to pay more attention to this massive “blob” of seaweed, thinking, “Wow, how awful it would be if that blob reached Cancun!” If you're a frequent listener to the podcast, you can probably guess why I was suddenly all worried about Cancun. I was headed there in just a few weeks!Listen to what I learned about seaweed season and what the beach in Cancun had to say about it while I was there.I learned an important lesson about the beach: it isn't always what you want - but it's always what you need. PODCAST LINKS: Support the podcast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=77845359 Subscribe to the Podcast: https://thebeachspeaks.com/ Listen on YouTube Follow on Apple and Spotify and share it with your friends! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeachspeaks/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TheBeachSpeaks
Let's Talk "Beach Travel Wine" with: Lyle and Leanne
Jun 6 2023
Let's Talk "Beach Travel Wine" with: Lyle and Leanne
Is Australia on your beach bucket list?  If it is, you’re going to really like today’s conversation with travel podcasters Lyle and Leanne, who live on the beach in Australia! Their podcast is called Beach Travel Wine, and I first heard about it when Leanne sent me a message.  She told me that they sold their business and retired to travel, especially the beaches, all over the world - and of course, Australia. They downsized and bought a unit on the beach where they can see the ocean from every room and get to sleep to the sound of the waves. Apparently, 90% of Australians live within 5km of the beach - so you can see how it's an important part of their lives. While Lyle and Leanne love going to the beach to swim and enjoy the water, one of their favorite things to do is wake up in the morning for a walk along the beach. The beach is also about connecting with family. Having eight grandchildren it's the perfect place to come together. At the time we recorded this episode Lyle and Leanne had just returned from a 14-day tour of Mexico that ended in - Cancun.  I was just about to travel there, so I was really interested to hear about it.Something else that I really wanted to hear about was their experience scuba diving and snorkeling on the Great Barrier Reef and going on a "Reef Sleep" where you sleep out on the deck of a pontoon boat miles from shore on the Reef.  It's just you, a few friends, and the ocean as the sun sets and the stars come out.We talked about the best beaches in Australia, their travels to Spain, where they are traveling to next, and Lyle describes one of the beaches that many travelers dream of going to but, he thought was . . .well, kind of underrated. Visit the Beach Travel Wine website: https://www.beachtravelwine.com/ Listen to Beach Travel Wine on Apple or Spotify, or your favorite podcast playerLink to their Pontoon "Reef Sleep" adventure EP 36:  The Great Barrier ReefPODCAST LINKS: Support the podcast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=77845359 Subscribe to the Podcast: https://thebeachspeaks.com/ Listen on YouTube Follow on Apple and Spotify and share it with your friends! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeachspeaks/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TheBeachSpeaks