Videos

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 h...

In this episode of "The Beach Speaks," host Paige Friend reflects on managing expectations and finding serenity at the beach. Paige recounts a recent experience where she anticipated a serene moonrise...

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 th...

Today’s episode is a conversation I had recently with Jessie King Regunberg, author of the book SEARCHING FOR SEASHELLS It’s all about the enchanting world of seashells and how they have touched our ...

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 ...

In early October 2021, when the post-pandemic world was beginning to open up for travel, we had just discovered that Ernie only had a month's vacation before starting a new job; we decided to go on a ...

Capturing the essence of the beach with my phone is one thing, but painting it in real time is another. I’m in awe of anyone who can paint in the moment—no photograph, just sitting in nature with a ca...

What influence has water had in your life? Has it made you happier? Healthier? More connected? Although I have always felt a connection to the beach and the ocean - now that I live here - we’re in a ...

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 wo...

It’s February, so in the spirit of this Month of Love, I asked my soulmate, Ernie, to join me on the podcast because it’s a very special month for us. Although I’ve talked about how we met and our jo...

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 ...

Imagine you’re about to do what might be the craziest thing you’ve ever done. You’re thinking this could be crazy good or crazy stupid. Then the “what ifs” start to creep into your consciousness: “Wh...