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“One cannot collect all the beautiful shells on the beach. One can only collect a few. One moon shell is more impressive than three. There is only one moon in the sky.” ― Anne Morrow Lindbergh, Gift from the Sea

It’s hard to think about going to the beach and not wanting to take a little something with you to remember being there. It’s like the shore has this magnetic pull, urging you to pick up a seashell or some other treasure and take it home.

But what if you found out that if you took that little piece of the beach - you would be cursed?

On this episode of The Beach Speaks, my guest, Jenny Paul, and I discuss the joys of collecting shells, sand, and souvenirs at the beach. Jenny shares her experiences collecting sand from various beaches worldwide, including the fascinating pink sand of Bermuda and the black sand of Volcanoes National Park in Hawaii.

We reminisce about her connection to the beach, including childhood memories of losing a water shoe and the recent discovery of a silver dog tag on the beach etched with the words "authentic self." She shares a story of collecting something at the beach that might be cursed, adding an intriguing twist to our conversation. All these experiences lead us to reflect on the profound meaning of the things we find on the beach.

I’m so happy that Jenny agreed to share her story of the cursed sand because, sometimes, a “curse” can actually be a blessing! Although neither of us expected that our conversation would take such an existential turn - it did bring up some interesting questions that I’m sure the beach has been asking me, but I guess I haven’t been paying attention - until now.
Is there a greater meaning to what we find on the beach, and what do we choose to keep and why?

This episode is a must-listen for beach lovers and collectors alike. Share it with your friends!

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Let's talk Beach rituals for a minute - do you have any? If so, what makes them so meaningful? Is it healing? Connection? And, how about the "perfect" beach body - what do you think about that?

To explore these ideas, I invited a fellow podcaster and beach lover, Chris Angel Murphy (they/them), to talk about their favorite beach rituals - and, what started as a fun conversation about salt baths, hypnotherapy, and cruising the beaches around Los Angeles, quickly morphed into the topic of having the “perfect" beach body.

Let’s face it, haven’t we all been a little anxious about not having the perfect beach body or felt self-conscious wearing a bathing suit in public, where all your insecurities are laid bare on the beach towel - where everyone can judge those body parts that you prayed would look different.

What if baring your body felt not just uncomfortable, it actually felt - unsafe?

That was Chris Angel’s experience, and even though they said parts of it felt a little embarrassing to tell, I felt like it was a beautiful opportunity to share and honor ourselves - as we are. Their story is, at times, humorous and yet self-affirming and authentic - and that’s what makes them so relatable.

While you might not feel like rushing to the nearest topless beach after listening to this episode, perhaps you’ll feel a little less anxious about being beach body ready the next time you put on that bathing suit and head out for some sun, sand, and surf!

Because, as Chris Angel says: "Everyone is beach body ready."
Are YOU on a quest to be Beach Body Ready, or have a beach ritual you'd like to share?Please send me a Voicemail and tell me about it! It’s super easy:
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Chris Angel Murphy, MSW
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www.allyshipisaverb.com[email protected]Podcast: Allyship Is A Verb

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Do you dream of moving to the beach?

I dreamed of moving to the beach for so long, and now I can open my front door and walk down to the beach every day!
One morning I was sitting on the sand with my eyes closed, tuned in to the sound of the waves, and listening to what the beach had to say about my journey to living at the beach, reminding me of what I had to let go of and what I needed to keep.
How did I get here?
It all started with a piano!

In this episode, I invited Alex Sizemore, a Jacksonville Beach, FL native, to help answer your question: "How do I move to the beach?"
Alex has lived at the beach all his life, and as a realtor, he helps people of all ages and financial situations make their dream of living at the beach come true.
Need more info about moving to the beach? Here's how you can get in touch with Alex for answers!
Phone: 904-386-1912
email: [email protected]
Instagram: The Sizemore Real Estate Team
Facebook: The Sizemore Real Estate Team

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Hey Beach Lovers!
Can you believe 2021 is almost over? How about those New Year's intentions you made way back in January?

For me, my intentions this year tended to ebb and flow like the tides - but I managed to hold steady to one: my “word” for the year which was "connected" and two: beach travel adventure!

For today’s episode, I invited my good friend and luxury travel expert Judi Dunlap to help me “unpack” some magical stories I wanted to share from my recent adventure down the historic California Pacific coast - a trip she so beautifully helped put together for me and my husband.

We talk about the travel mindset, leaving space for surprises (and wow did this trip have some surprises) making connections - with nature, with our spirit, with others, and of course,

The Beach! ⛱
I have to say, after reflecting on this episode, I can really see how my intentions to create connection and beach travel have manifested in such an abundant and meaningful way for me this year. I’m so grateful!

This was just one part of our nearly month-long travel adventure where, after our week beach hopping along the Cali Coast, my soul partner, Ernie, and I spent 12 days exploring all things Costa Rica. I can’t wait to tell you all about the magic we encountered there!
Stay tuned: Part 2 of my Beach Adventure recap: "The Costa Rica Experience" will be coming to your earbuds, soon!

Most of all, I hope this episode has inspired you to create a beach adventure of your own. It’s never too late. . .don’t wait for that elusive “some day” - state your intention, and take at least one step toward your dream - TODAY

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✈ Ready to book YOUR travel adventure? email Judi at [email protected]

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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 journey to living out our vision here at the beach on the podcast before, I thought it would be the perfect time for Ernie to share some of his own beach stories and reminisce about our beach adventures together.

• We talk about growing up in Tampa and always being in the water, camping, and “spring hopping,”
• You’ll hear Ernie’s stories about a wild encounter he had on an Island beach in Florida and a rare sighting he had off an aircraft carrier
• We talk about beach adventures we have had together and where we would like to go next. I ask if he has ever considered moving away from the beach.

You’ll have to wait until the end to hear his answer!
Links to podcasts mentioned in this episode:

Finding My Voice: How the Beach Led Me to Podcasting

Lost and Found at the Beach: Connected to My iPhone

Meet Your Soulmate, Quit Your 9 to 5, and Move to the Beach! My Story

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