The Sea is Medicine

Seaspiring conversation with Donna Halcione, owner of Recover Wraps, about the medicinal qualities of swimming in the sea every morning. Donna is a vivacious, witty and passionate preserver of the planet; who grew up in Aoteroa New Zealand with the ocean, rivers, mountains and lakes as her playground. This instilled a deep love and appreciation of nature, as well as fueled her passion for the sea, and it’s preservation. She always inspires others to appreciate, and care for our beautiful earth. Find out more at: recoverwraps.com https://www.facebook.com/RecoverFoodWraps?mibextid=LQQJ4d https://instagram.com/recoverwrap?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theseaismedicine/support

SEASON 3!!!! First podcast of 2023!!!! Serap shines bright and is full of Seaspiration. Listen to her story and feel the passion she has for discovering light in the deepest dark places! Serap Görünme is a self taught photographer based in Turkey. She’s been capturing the underwater wonder since 2011. Her journey has started with scuba diving in Kaş, where she grew up. After a few years spent on scuba diving, she has deeply connected with free diving and mostly takes her photos in one single breath. Apart from the fascinating colours of underwater, her photographs are in black and white. It depicts the duality of darkness and light in human nature. In other words, she explores the meaning of life and death, presence and absence in the deep.  LINKS:  https://twitter.com/serapgorunme  http://instagram.com/serapgorunme  https://oncyber.io/seaoflight  https://foundation.app/@serapgorunme  https://opensea.io/serapgorunme --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theseaismedicine/support

Kyle Black is Founder, Owner and Custom Shaper at Brooklyn Surf Company. Currently working on furniture and other wooden masterpieces with his heart and soul. Learn how the vintage surfboard in the attic became a seed that sprouted into an amazing sea story. Enjoy this spontaneous conversation that includes being initiated into a deep respect and love for the ocean to a serendipitous surf session in Puerto Rico.  You can connect with Kyle on Instagram  @BrooklynSurfCompany https://www.instagram.com/brooklynsurfcompany/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theseaismedicine/support

Listen to Kat speak of how she became a sailor, what drew her to La Cruz De Huanacaxtle, and where she found her home.  Born and raised in Southern California Katrina Liana, would camp off grid with her family, exploring the beauty of California and surrounding States. This sparked a sense of adventure and keeping it simple mindset. She was presented with opportunities as a young adult which kept her career driven and financially secure working with Apple Computer and Miramax Films in the television commercial advertising industry. In her late mid 30s she was introduced to sailing and prepared for a journey off shore. She Schooled herself in this amazing life, ultimately becoming self sufficient, skilled in navigation, rigging, anchoring, electronics, materials, etc,,,  While offshore sailing, she felt sadness not connecting with others at first. After some time passed, it was no longer sad. She felt complete. She was home and built a sense of comfort in her own skin. She had learned to love time for herself and only her. The journey of sailing brought her to this special place, La Cruz de Huanacaxtle. Today, she organizes programs with sailing children and seminars to bring sailors like herself together to share their experiences and helpful tips. She's also involved with non-profit organizations that protect marine & land based wildlife in Bahia de Banderas, Mexico. Kat's words of Inspiration:  "Do what you are passionate about!" "No matter where you go, you are you, you will recreate who you are. Love your home, love you." "Always observe, don't react, find the energy you want to receive." "Living more simply means having more time to do the things you love." "Wake up every day being satisfied, content. I wake up every day SO in love with the ocean, my runs, tropical heat, and wildlife." "This bay eliminates all the distractions, opening opportunities to appreciate all the surroundings and simplify. Sailing, running, hiking, learning about the critters that live here..." "Once you realize you don't need much to be happy, your world is a magical place." Find her on Facebook and Instagram @KatrinaLiana1970 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theseaismedicine/support

A Seaspiring story of growing up in the midwest and discovering a whole new life underwater on Maui. Chris Hendrickson has a deep love of Hawaiian marine life and enjoys sharing his passion for the beautiful and unique species with others. He is a free-diver and scuba diver and has filmed turtles, dolphins, sharks, rays, and many diverse fish species in Hawaiian waters. He has a degree in Biology and Chemistry, spent 5 years working in biotech, 5 years working for an animal protection non-profit, and is now dedicated to marine conservation. He uses his knowledge and passion to honor Hawai'i marine life on social media @HawaiiMarineLife so people around the world can experience it. His personal mission is to conserve the beauty of Hawai'i's oceans and species to preserve for future generations to enjoy. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hawaiimarinelife Instagram: https://instagram.com/hawaiimarinelife Twitter: https://twitter.com/himarinelife Tiktok: https://tiktok.com/@hawaiimarinelife --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theseaismedicine/support

A powerful, heartbreaking, and seaspiring story of overcoming grief by swimming in the sea. Jaime Garbin was born in Spain and raised in France until he was six years old. When he returned to his hometown he was introduced to the ocean and instantly fell in love with swimming in the cold waters of the Atlantic. It is a feeling he still holds dear to this day. Having a degree in philosophy has helped him with the hardships of life, including losing his parents by the time he was twenty one.  "For always, swim is my love, and the ocean my lover" You can find him on Twitter at https://twitter.com/GarbinJaime  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theseaismedicine/support

A great chat with Photographer and Creative, Sam Evans. We dive into Maori culture, his journey in NZ, and creative pursuit. "You are your own superpower"   Sam is a West Coast local, living at Karekare Beach in New Zealand. Capturing moments in nature has become a passion that has lead Sam to a vision of enhancing our well-being by creating awareness for our environment. Land, sea, sky and wildlife through visual stories and energetic reproductions with photography. His images inspire emotion, thought, movement, change, and love in New Zealand and around the world.  Born in Twizel, the heart of the high country, Sam is of Ngati Kahu, Nga Puhi and Te Aupouri descent. His appreciation of nature and exploration was no farther than his doorstep from the beginning.  Fast forward to now and with over 25 years of experience in creative industries under his belt, photography has been a natural progression. His production design & art direction work on commercials, films, and television programmes has honed his eye and allowed his talents to expand.  A lover of mindfulness, culture, deep grooves, nature, surfing, and the ocean; Sam is a true scorpio with the creative element of water flowing throughout his photography. https://www.instagram.com/sephotonz/ https://www.sephotographynz.com/  "Enhance your energy field with photography & photographs. You may find it difficult to believe that photography is a form of energy reproduction & that every photograph contains energy. See for yourself by strategically placing photographs taken in moments of happiness, love & receptivity to spiritual help around your living quarters, in your work place, in your automobile, & even on your clothing or in a pocket or wallet. Arrange photographs of nature, animals, & expressions of joy & love in your environment & let their energy radiate into your heart & provide you with their higher frequency." From the book The Power of Intention by Dr Wayne W Dyer. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theseaismedicine/support

Pure wisdom from Wave photographer Collin Dewell. Listen as he shares how the Sea healed and inspired his direction in life. A man of presence and purpose that will capture all your attention.  “Collin Dewell is a wave photographer in Santa Barbara, California. His work is powered by the ocean, coffee, and the occasional taco lunch.” Find out more about him and sea his amazing work! lynkfire.com/collindewell --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theseaismedicine/support

Wonderful conversation with Kalani Muller about his Photography, NFT art, Conservation projects, Ocean lifestyle and upbringing in Fiji. If this doesn't seaspire you, not sure what will ;-) "Kalani is a an artist and photographer from Fiji based in New Zealand. He shares his passion for the ocean and conservation through his work and hopes to give others an insight into the beauty of the ocean and the world we inhabit around us." Check him out here: https://twitter.com/buzzykalani http://linktr.ee/kalanimuller https://opensea.io/collection/wave-to-me https://www.instagram/kalani.muller --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theseaismedicine/support

Cabil and I talked for almost two hours. He has an incredible life of action, adventure and healing. The edit focuses on all the wisdom he drops about nature, the ocean, the power of water, and real life medicine! Listen and learn! Then check out his book and other links below! Cabil Gibbs is a great storyteller, an action adventurer, medicine man and the Author of "The Fear of LOVE and Corona: 17,840 Miles during Covid, Lockdown to Election". He is currently traveling with his trusty mobile ashram "Poncho Mystic", writing his next novel and spreading his light.  BOOK https://www.amazon.com/Fear-LOVE-Corona-Lockdown-Election-ebook/dp/B09DPXSPVR INSTA @cabilgibbs           @the.fear.of.love.and.corona --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theseaismedicine/support