Our consumption patterns and habits create MAJOR impacts on our oceans– from ocean plastics to harmful ingredients to unethical labor to false advertising, it’s ROUGH out there in terms of shopping sustainably. We all want to support brands that are good for the Earth, but it isn’t always easy or clear. Krystalynn Gier creates tools and content to help taking care of our mind, body, and planet an easier task. She’s the host of the Mind Body Planet podcast, and believes taking care of yourself and the Earth go hand in hand. An expert in greenwashing, she’s all about making sustainability simple, fun, and actually sustainable for everyone. We talk about how to shop better, vote with our dollars, keep hope alive, and actually afford sustainable options. It’s one of my favorite conversations we’ve had on Ocean Stories and hits on so many intersectional & important topics that impact our blue planet 🌎 🛍️ Krystalynn has a ton of useful resources to learn more– IG: @krystalynngier Youtube: @krystalynngier Podcast: Mind, Body, Planet (look out for a swap episode coming soon!) If you’re reading this, let’s connect 🐚🤝 No seriously, it keeps me going & means everything to hear your feedback, let me know what how-to we should do next 🐠
Today we're chatting with content creator and surfer Jade Darmaswangsa about her journey learning to surf. Jade's experience began with a simple surf lesson and quickly spiraled into her conquering one of the most infamous surf breaks in the world. She'll share her ups and downs, tips for beginners, and what kept her motivated along the way. 👀 more how-to surfing episodes to come 👀 🏄♀️ Jade’s YT & IG: @jadedarmawangsa 🐚 If you liked this episode, please follow & leave a review to support the show!
Lauren takes us on a journey recounting how she followed her dream of living on a sailboat and building a career through YouTube. She shares the challenges and joys of sailing solo, exploring the oceans, and building a community through her captivating content. Alongside her loyal cat, Mako, Lauren dives into freediving solo, safety precautions, how she packs food, and the pros and cons of connections she's made along her voyages. Her story is about determination, passion, and the rewards of following your dreams. If you have a pipedream about living on a sailboat, you’ll like Lauren’s interview. Lauren’s YouTube channel: youtube.com/@laurenlanders Lauren’s IG: instagram.com/laurenlanders/ 🐚 If you liked this episode, please follow & leave us a review to support the show!
If you’re a huge orca fan, this one is for you. How The Orca Man got his name (and fascination with the creatures). A land-based whale watching guide from Seattle to Vancouver with 28 excellent spots for getting outside and sighting whales this summer. Killer whales have a new species delineation, potentially. Begging for $8,000 on the street with a pillowcase in order to buy a captured killer whale, but actually winning it by winning an arm wrestle. These are just a little peak into the world of orca lore that The Orca Man shares with us in this episode. The Orca Man: instagram.com/the.orca.man/ Website: theorcaman.com/ 🐚 If you liked this episode, please follow & leave us a review to support the show! 🐚 instagram.com/oceanstories_podcast/
We’re back baby what happened while we were gone!? 😚 No intro, straight chats. This is a short update on what’s happening with the podcast plus some ideas for the future. Did you hear that Charlotte the pregnant stingray has a rare reproductive disease and is no longer pregnant? I’m also talking about the sharky headlines out of socal detailing recent encounters. It’s a ramble and a half because I’m still adjusting to recording on my own. But thanks for coming along on this adventure 🌊 P.S. I had some audio issues but I PROMISE things will continue to get better and better lol. New episodes will start up weekly again on Tuesdays soon. 😉 🐚 If you liked this episode, please follow & leave us a review to support the show! 🦀Use code oceanstories for $$ off your order at Stream2Sea for products guaranteed safe for you & the ocean. 🐠Sustainable outdoor clothing from Alder apparel 15% off with code oceanstories.
In this episode we’re chatting with Janavi Kramer, an artist and scientific illustrator who's making waves worldwide with her ocean-inspired pieces. We explore the stories behind Janavi's mesmerizing paintings, her personal connection to the sea, and her passionate mission to use art as a force for marine conservation. 🎨Follow Janavi on IG: @belowandbeyondart 🎨Website: https://www.belowandbeyondart.co.uk/ 💚 If you liked this episode, please follow & leave us a review to support the show! ✨Use code oceanstories for $$ off your order at Stream2Sea for products guaranteed safe for you & the ocean. ⛰️Sustainable and durable outdoor clothing from Alder apparel 15% off with code oceanstories.
We’re chit chatting sharks and life updates today— Sarah asks Lydia a bunch of shark trivia questions. How likely is it that you’ll actually encounter a shark? What does a shark’s skin feel like? Technical difficulties abound but that doesn’t stop us from talking about random thoughts. How many species of sharks are there? Find out in this episode 🦈 💚 If you liked this episode, please follow & leave us a review to support the show! ✨Use code oceanstories for $$ off your order at Stream2Sea for products guaranteed safe for you & the ocean. ⛰️Sustainable and durable outdoor clothing from Alder apparel 15% off with code oceanstories.
In this episode we sit down with Andrew Lewin, host of "How to Protect the Ocean" podcast, to discuss science communication, his podcasting journey, and our shared admiration for ocean documentaries & David Attenborough. Andrew shares his passion for ocean conservation, reflecting on the power of storytelling and the challenges of ethical partnerships. We explore the impact of science communication on raising awareness and fostering environmental stewardship. Join us for a conversation on the intersection of ocean conservation and podcasting, with a bit of our collective responsibility to protect the planet sprinkled in. 🎙️Listen to Andrew interview us on How To Protect the Ocean, available on Spotify & Apple 🎙️@howtoprotecttheocean on instagram 🎙️https://www.speakupforblue.com/show/speak-up-for-the-ocean-blue/ 💚 If you liked this episode, please follow & leave us a review to support the show! ✨Use code oceanstories for $$ off your order at Stream2Sea for products guaranteed safe for you & the ocean. ⛰️Sustainable and durable outdoor clothing from Alder apparel 15% off with code oceanstories.
Today we’re talking with Nike Steiger (from her boat) about what it’s like to live on one, how she got into sailing in the first place, and how her nonprofit INMOCEAN is empowering local communities to fight plastic pollution. Despite her limited sailing experience, Nike steadfastly pursued her dream of solo sailing. With Karl the sailboat as her trusted companion, she embarked on a voyage of self-discovery and slow living, chronicling her adventures on her YouTube channel, White Spot Pirates. Through her vlogs, Nike shares the triumphs and tribulations of living on a boat, inspiring others to confront their fears and pursue their passions. Follow Nike’s journey: whitespotpirates.com IG/YT: @whitespotpirates INMOCEAN: in-mocean.org IG: @inmoceanorg
Today, Elizabeth tells us her story— and it’s one of courage, resilience, and a true connection with the ocean. After a traumatic ocean experience, Elizabeth Sneed goes on to do the seemingly impossible: learn how to surf. Overcoming anxiety and fear every day, unexpected events led the surfer to start a movement around inclusivity in the surfing industry. Now, Curvy Surfer Girl is a phenomenon centered around representing more body types within ocean sports and surfing. This episode is about breaking barriers within yourself and within the world. 🏄♀️ IG: @curvysurfergirl 🏄♀️ www.curvysurfergirl.com/ 🏄♀️ Our IG: @oceanstories_podcast 💙 If you liked this episode, please follow & leave us a review to support the show! ✨Use code oceanstories for $$ off your order at Stream2Sea for products guaranteed safe for you & the ocean. ⛰️Sustainable and durable outdoor clothing from Alder apparel 15% off with code oceanstories.
In this first episode of Season 2, we’re chatting with Cristina Zenato: the incredible shark diver, conservationist, and cave explorer! Cristina talks with us about conservation efforts in the Bahamas, the importance of taking small action to make a big difference, and how caves can provide insights into climate change. Her fieldwork with sharks and caves allows her to share a unique perspective on our relationship to Earth, and we explore the ideas of environmental pragmatism and fact-checking internet videos. Enjoy this rambling, insightful convo with a passionate & respected ocean explorer. 🤿 People of the Water: https://pownonprofit.org/ 🤿 Cristina on IG: @cristinazenato 🤿 cristinazenato.com 🤿 Our IG: @oceanstories_podcast
Crazy ocean news, the tea on our lives right now, and our plans for Season 2. We’re breaking down our favorite episodes of Season 1 and chatting about the headlines in ocean science this past week. Feeling happy, grateful, & excited to bring you more ocean stories next season ✨ 💚 If you liked this episode, please follow & leave us a review to support the show! ✨Use code oceanstories for $$ off your order at Stream2Sea for products guaranteed safe for you & the ocean. ⛰️Sustainable and durable outdoor clothing from Alder apparel 15% off with code oceanstories.
How did Carissa become a leader in the movement to make ocean content mainstream? She’s a totally accomplished ocean girlie (Sea Legacy ambassador, Nat Geo educator, to name a few) & we loved learning about her work / chatting ocean storytelling in this episode. This episode is a podcast swap 🔁 with the Sustainability & The Sea Podcast by Carissa Cabrera. Be sure to listen to the sister episode where we share a little bit of our own stories! For more ocean stories on IG— 🌊Carissa: @carissaandclimate 🌊Sustainability & The Sea: @sustainabilityandthesea 🌊Future Swell: @futureswell 🌊Ocean Stories: @oceanstories_podcast
The ocean needs advocates of all skills and passions— don’t let anything stop you! Kayla Feairheller is a software engineer turned ocean explorer and founder of Bleu World, an ocean conservation nonprofit. Bleu World is all about making ocean careers more accessible, involving people in citizen science & getting people out into the water! We talk about kelp forests in Catalina Island, coral restoration work, and entering the ocean world from any field or background. 🐟Kayla’s IG: @divewithkay 🐟Bleu World IG: @bleuworld_org 🐟Bleu World Website: https://bleuworld.org/catalina-monitoring-program 🌱Fundraiser for The Kelp Forest Collective🌱 Proceeds from the sale of these ocean prints will help conserve the kelp forests on Catalina Island. Check them out: https://bleuworld.org/kelp-forest-collective-prints
What if jewelry became a powerful medium for change? An ocean activist, traveler, and jewelry brand founder, Alice Birnbaum turns littered microplastics into one-of-a-kind treasures. Inspired by the plastic pollution she encountered traveling and doing beach cleanups, ‘AB Seas’ pieces build awareness around the plastic crisis and our ability to transform it with beautiful, creative solutions. We ask Alice about balancing entrepreneurship and beach cleanups with artistry and mental health. Her story is an example of what happens when one’s time and place aligns with their passions, skills, and life calling to make a positive difference in our world. Check out ABSeas, Alice’s brand. 🐚 https://www.abseas.shop 🐚 Instagram: @abseas.shop
We join TikTok’s favorite animal VoiceOver guy to chat ocean stories. From his years working as a dive instructor, to his experiences diving with sharks, we ask Scuba Dan all sorts of random things. Scuba Dan has filmed sharks around the world, creating content for Meg 2, and Aquaman 2 just to name a few. Hear his unconventional backstory! Check out Scuba Dan🤿 Tiktok: @scubadan_ IG: @scubadanadventures
This week we’re learning what it’s like to work in conservation & waste management on a small but infamous island in Indonesia. We talk biorock, recycling, animal welfare, sustainable tourism, & community-led turtle rescuing with Siân Williams. Lots to discuss, but we covered it all and learned loads! To learn more about Gili Eco Trust & their work 🏝️IG: @giliecotrust 🏝️https://giliecotrust.com/ 🏝️Siân’s IG: @siangilieco ✨Use code oceanstories for 10% off your order at Stream2Sea, a reef-safe sunscreen brand, to help protect our oceans.
Out: stress, toxins, cringe, yelling. In: being a beginner, creating more than we consume, supporting small brands, dinner parties. Googlers are still up for debate. 🦭IG: @oceanstories_podcast ✨Use code oceanstories for 10% off your order at Stream2Sea for products guaranteed safe for you & the ocean.
In our first solo episode (!) we talk about Sarah’s TikTok stardom & what’s really going on with the North Sea. Have you seen the viral videos with the creepy music? Enjoy a random PSA about rip currents and Lydia’s thoughts on the TV show Outer Banks. 🦭IG: @oceanstories_podcast ✨Use code oceanstories for 10% off your order at Stream2Sea for products guaranteed safe for you & the ocean.
Our questions about the reef-damaging chemicals in common sunscreens lead to so much more. Our body care products are not only harming the ocean, bleaching coral and killing larvae, but they’re also hurting us. We talk with Mike Malterre, Executive Vice President of Stream2Sea, about the hormone-disrupting ingredients in so many of our daily products. Conversations like these remind us we’re not so separate from nature after all. Today’s Links 🧴 stream2sea.com / IG @stream2sea 🧴 shannaswan.com/press 🧴 haereticus-lab.org/protect-land-sea-certification-3/ ✨Use code oceanstories for 10% off your order at Stream2Sea: “made for the conscious individual who cares about what they put on their body and into our planet, for people who care by people who care.” ✨If you liked this episode, please follow & leave us a review to support the show!