The Beach Speaks
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!
Podcasting since 2019 • 96 episodes
The Beach Speaks
Latest Episodes
Why Floridians Stay: Surviving Hurricane Milton
Ever 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 w...
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Healing from Hurricane Helene: How Life’s Roughest Storms Prove the Strength of Our Anchors
In 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 explori...
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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.
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 degre...
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Sharks on Cocaine, Murky Ocean Water and Paddle Boarding with Dolphins!
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...
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How Water Can Make You Happier, Healthier and More Connected: a Tribute to Wallace J. Nichols and Blue Mind with Amanda Esposito
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 h...
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