Send us a textHave you ever watched open water swimmers glide through the waves at sunrise and thought, I should be out there? Same. As someone who’s been swimming most of my life, I often feel the pull of the ocean—but also the comfort of just being at the shoreline, Read More

Send us a textWelcome back, beach lovers — it’s May, and after a whole month of springtime activity, I’m finally back behind the mic! In this episode, I share the story of my recent beach adventure to the breathtaking Gulf Coast of Florida — Longboat Key, to be exact — Read More

Send us a textAre you tired of feeling stuck and burnt out? Ready for a change but unable to see a way out? That was me. Then a friend introduced me to Ramona, who guided me on my authentic life journey to living my best life—at the beach! Listen as Read More

Send us a text Have you ever wondered if your clothing could make a real difference for our oceans? Today, I chatted with Patrick Rynne, the visionary founder of Waterlust, to explore how their sustainable apparel is driving real change for marine ecosystems.Discover how Waterlust transforms stunning marine life visuals into Read More

Send us a textWhat if you could bottle the essence of the beach—the scent, the energy, the salt-kissed air?Jim Kupczyk, founder of Mindful Market and Sahu Sacred Oils, was one of my first guests on The Beach Speaks nearly six years ago, and now he's back to talk about our Read More

Send us a textIn this special Valentine's Day episode of The Beach Speaks, I explore the deep connection between love and the beach. What invisible forces make us feel at peace when we're by the ocean? How do they reflect the essence of love?You know how the beach feels like Read More

Send us a textToday, I am celebrating my 100th episode of The Beach Speaks, and for some of you, that might not seem like a lot; however, for those who know me, this is quite a momentous event, especially when I look back at episode 50 when I almost quit. Read More

Send us a textJoining me today is my guest Erin, co-host of Three Kitchens Podcast. Listen as Erin takes us on a flavorful journey of foodie fun with stories of indulging in gourmet treats while on a kayak camping trip and her family's unforgettable beach cookout using an "earth oven." Read More

Send us a textHave you ever felt the winter chill complicate your love for the beach?In this episode of The Beach Speaks, I reflect on a cold December morning at the beach in North Florida, reminiscing about the tropical warmth of Costa Rica and my nostalgic trip to Puerto Rico Read More

Send us a textWhat do you say to a friend who is grieving a tragic loss? What do you do?Michelle Cleveland answers these questions and more in her book Steps in the Sand, How to Help a Grieving Friend.Drawing inspiration from her poem The Beach, Michelle weaves her painful, lived Read More

Send us a textEver wonder why so many Florida beach lovers choose to stay put during hurricanes? In this episode, I reflect on the experience of enduring storms, sharing personal stories from the recent hurricanes Helene and Milton. We explore why we chose to ride out the storms rather than evacuate, Read More

Send us a textIn this episode, I share my eventful month, which included a fabulous trip to Italy, an unexpected bout with the flu, and the devastating and unprecedented impact of Hurricane Helene on our Florida Gulf Coast.It all started with exploring Venice, Florence, Siena, Sorrento, Capri, and Rome, soaking Read More

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, Read More

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 Read More

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 Read More

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 Read More

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 Read More

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 Read More

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 Read More

Send us a textToday’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 Read More