Trauma Addiction Disease: How Trauma Impacts Mental Health and Physical Health
Trauma addiction disease are more connected than most people realize. In this episode of Self Care, Geraldine Hardy is joined by Despo Pishiri, a clinical hypnotherapist and naturopath, to explore how unresolved trauma impacts mental health, drives addiction, and contributes to physical illness. Despo shares her journey from displacement and breakdown to becoming a practitioner focused on emo...
42m Apr 03
42m
Yacht Design & Superyacht Interiors with Patrick Knowles | Captain’s Chat
Yacht design is more than aesthetics. It defines how a yacht is experienced, lived in, and remembered. In this episode of Captain’s Chat, Captain Liam Devlin sits down with Patrick Knowles, founder of Patrick Knowles Designs and Yacht Life Brands, to explore yacht design at the highest level of luxury. This conversation breaks down how superyacht interiors are created through material selecti...
54m Apr 02
54m
Superyacht Shipbuilding with Feadship Former CEO Dick van Lent
What does it take to build the world’s most iconic superyachts? In this episode, former Feadship CEO Dick van Lent shares a rare inside look at superyacht shipbuilding at the highest level. With decades of experience at Royal Van Lent Shipyard, part of the Feadship group, this conversation explores the reality of yacht construction, engineering precision, and the legacy behind one of the most...
50m Mar 29
50m
What Is Success? Self Trust, Confidence & Letting Go of Validation | Self Care
What is success really, and why do so many people still feel unfulfilled even when they achieve it? In this episode of Self Care, Geraldine Hardy explores the true definition of success, self trust, and why external validation will never create lasting confidence or fulfilment. This is a grounded, honest conversation about personal growth, mindset, emotional wellbeing, and the importance of b...
11m Mar 29
11m
Female Yacht Crew Safety Survey Explained: Women, Safety and Reporting at Sea | Captain’s Chat
The Female Yacht Crew Safety Survey is one of the most important initiatives currently shaping conversations around women’s safety in the yachting industry. In this episode of Captain’s Chat, Captain Liam Devlin speaks with Cherise Reedman, Founder of Yacht Pearls of Wisdom and host of Superyacht Laundry, to explore why this survey was created, what it aims to uncover, and why participation fr...
53m Mar 26
53m
Women in Maritime Leadership: Sanjam Sahi Gupta on MaritimeSheEO, Diversity and Careers at Sea
Women in maritime leadership, career progression, and diversity in the maritime industry remain critical topics as the sector looks toward the future. In this episode of Women in Maritime, host Julia Gosling speaks with Sanjam Sahi Gupta, Founder of MaritimeSheEO and Director at Sitara Shipping, about building pathways for women in maritime and supporting the next generation of leaders across ...
28m Mar 25
28m
Pregnant Yacht Crew: Rights, Contracts, Insurance & Costs Explained | The Wellbeing Project
Pregnancy at sea is one of the least understood realities in the yachting industry—and one of the most financially and legally risky for crew. In this episode of The Wellbeing Project, Karine Rayson (The Crew Coach) sits down with Sandra Jordaan (The Yacht Purser) to break down what actually happens when a crew member falls pregnant while working onboard a yacht. From Seafarer Employment Agre...
33m Mar 23
33m
Yacht Tender Monitoring Explained: Prevent Loss at Sea | Real-Time Marine Safety | The Crew Car
Yacht tender loss is a growing risk in the superyacht industry, especially as larger tenders and chase boats are towed over long distances at sea. In this episode of The Crew Car, Captain James Battey, Founder of the Yacht Workers Council, speaks with Deborah Fry, Director of Yacht Trace, about real-time tender monitoring systems designed to prevent loss, improve safety, and give captains full...
34m Mar 23
34m
Maritime Law in Yachting, ISS Leadership & Industry Networking | Erin Ackor | Yachting USA
Maritime law, yacht industry leadership, and professional networking are all critical to long-term success in yachting. But what does that actually look like in practice? In this episode of Yachting USA, Rick Thomas speaks with Erin Ackor, Partner at AeroMarine Law, about her 21-year career in maritime law, her decision to launch a new firm, and the realities of building influence in the super...
22m Mar 22
22m
Embodiment, Self Trust & Energy Protection in High Pressure Environments | Self Care
What does embodiment actually mean, and why does it matter in high-pressure environments like yachting, business, and leadership? In this episode of Self Care, Geraldine Hardy breaks down the difference between understanding self-care and actually living it, exploring how embodiment shapes decision-making, resilience, and long-term wellbeing. Drawing on nearly 30 years of experience across mo...
12m Mar 19
12m
Yacht Crew Burnout, Mental Health & Retention | Alex Paterson | Captain’s Chat
Crew burnout is one of the most persistent and least addressed challenges in the yachting industry. In this episode of Captain’s Chat, host Captain Liam Devlin speaks with Alex Paterson, founder of Crew Renew, to explore the cycle of burnout that continues to affect yacht crew worldwide. The discussion examines how long hours, sustained pressure, and limited access to meaningful recovery crea...
20m Mar 19
20m
Death at Sea, Crew Rights and Maritime Law Explained with Adria Notari | UNCENSORED (Part 1)
What actually happens when someone dies at sea, and what rights do crew and families really have? This is Part One of a three-part Maritime Legal Series on UNCENSORED, focused on death at sea and the legal reality that follows. Death at sea is one of the most complex and least understood areas of maritime law, yet it directly affects seafarers, yacht crew, and maritime professionals worldwide...
39m Mar 18
39m
Expedition Catamarans, Aluminum Yacht Design & Hybrid Propulsion | Yachting USA
What does the future of the expedition yacht actually look like? In this episode of Yachting USA, host Rick Thomas explores a new generation of aluminum expedition catamarans designed for long-range cruising, owner-operators, and modern offshore exploration. The discussion looks at how modern yacht builders are rethinking expedition vessels by combining catamaran stability, aluminum yacht con...
31m Mar 15
31m
ROV Offshore Operations Explained: Subsea Technology, Deepwater Robotics and ROV Careers | Sea Views
Remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) are now at the centre of modern offshore subsea operations, supporting everything from offshore energy infrastructure and subsea cable installation to deepwater inspection, survey work and underwater recovery missions. In this episode of Sea Views, Julia Gosling and Adam Parnell speak with Andy Howie, founder of Pioneer Subsea and former naval submariner, abou...
33m Mar 13
33m
Self Care Routine for Mental Health, Nervous System Regulation & Trauma Healing | Self Care
Daily self-care practices can dramatically influence mental health, emotional resilience, and nervous system regulation. In this episode of Self Care, host Geraldine Hardy explores how intentional routines can help regulate stress, reduce anxiety, and support long-term emotional wellbeing. Self-care is often misunderstood as indulgence. In reality, it is a discipline that supports clarity, re...
17m Mar 12
17m
Yachting Careers, Crew Welfare & Social Media Strategy | Captain’s Chat
Social media is changing how professionals and businesses operate in the global yachting industry, and crew are increasingly thinking about how to prepare for life after the boat. In this episode of Captain’s Chat, Captain Liam Devlin speaks with Maxine Holmes, co-founder of Superyacht Sisters, about personal branding, social media strategy, crew welfare, and why planning for a career beyond y...
35m Mar 12
35m
Fear vs Trust: Captain Chris Durham on Leadership, Crew Culture & Safety at Sea
In this episode of Forward Watch, host Karine Rayson speaks with Captain Chris Durham, who shares lessons from 18 years in the superyacht industry and the leadership philosophy that shaped his career. Early in his journey, Chris worked under highly hierarchical command structures where authority and fear often defined the culture onboard. Over time, those experiences led him to take a differen...
28m Mar 11
28m
Luxury Yacht Linens, Royal Warrants & Crew Comfort with Ruth Douglas | Superyacht Laundry
In the world of superyachts and luxury hospitality, the smallest details often define the guest experience. Few details matter more than the quality of the linens and bedding used onboard by yacht crew and interior teams. In this episode of Superyacht Laundry, host Cherise Reedman sits down with Ruth Douglas, Managing Director of Heirlooms Ltd, a company globally recognised for designing and m...
1hr 1m Mar 10
1hr 1m
Crew Safety, Abuse and Accountability in Yachting | Protecting Crew Lives | The Crew Car
Crew safety in yachting is becoming one of the most urgent conversations in the maritime industry. In this episode of The Crew Car, Captain James Battey (https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-battey-244554101/) speaks with Nikki Coetzer and Charni Johnson, founders of Protecting Crew Lives (PCL) (https://www.instagram.com/protecting_crew_lives/) — an initiative created after the tragic loss of a y...
40m Mar 09
40m
Superyacht Brokerage, Charter & Ownership: Hannah Wolstenholme of Edmiston | Yachting USA
How does someone go from working onboard as yacht crew to advising high-net-worth clients on superyacht charter, yacht sales, and yacht ownership strategy? In this episode of Yachting USA, host Rick Thomas sits down with Hannah Wolstenholme, Sales and Charter Broker at Edmiston, to explore her journey from discovering the yachting industry at 19 years old to building a successful career in sup...
41m Mar 08
41m
How South Florida Is Building a Global Blue Economy Hub | Phil Purcell & Bob Swindell
South Florida is already known as the yachting and boating capital of the world, but could it also become one of the world’s leading centers for blue economy innovation, marine research, and ocean resilience solutions? In this episode of The Blue Economy with Katherine O’Fallon, Katherine sits down with Phil Purcell, President & CEO of the Marine Industries Assoc. South Florida, and Bob Swinde...
38m Mar 06
38m
Yacht Captain to Real Estate Investor | Scott Kidd “The Yachtie Real Estate Investor” | The Bridge
What happens when a career in yachting turns into a path toward financial independence? In this episode of The Bridge, host Alex Siegers of Yacht Crew Center sits down with Scott Kidd, widely known as “The Yachtie Real Estate Investor.” With more than 25 years in the yachting industry and over two decades as a yacht captain, Scott shares how he began investing in real estate while still worki...
34m Mar 06
34m
Anxiety, Panic and Nervous System Regulation During Uncertain Times | Self Care
Anxiety, panic, racing thoughts, exhaustion, and difficulty sleeping are becoming increasingly common during periods of global uncertainty. When the external world feels unstable, the nervous system often reacts before the mind fully processes what is happening. In this episode of Self Care, Geraldine Hardy explores how collective stress can trigger emotional and physical responses in the body...
8m Mar 05
8m
Why Good Yacht Captains Are Hard To Find | Captain’s Chat
In the yachting industry, hiring a captain is still too often based on a simple phrase: “I know a guy.” But when owners are trusting someone with a multi-million-dollar yacht, crew safety, and the success of an entire voyage, relying on word of mouth alone is no longer enough. In this episode of Captain’s Chat, Captain Liam Devlin speaks with Captain Kevin Pope, founder of Find My Captain, ab...
35m Mar 05
35m
Care & Fair: How the Carpet Industry Is Fighting Child Labour Through Education | Positive Waves
How can the luxury carpet industry help eliminate child labour while supporting communities connected to global supply chains? In this episode of Positive Waves, host Jana Thomas speaks with Rogier Janssen, Business Development Director at ICE International, about the industry-led Care & Fair initiative, a program created to combat child labour in carpet-producing regions through education, he...
5m Mar 04
5m
Superyacht Crew Wellbeing: ISWAN, YachtCrewHelp & The Future of Yacht Crew Support
Crew wellbeing is one of the most important and least understood challenges facing the global yachting industry. In this episode of Yachting USA, host Rick Thomas speaks with Simon Grainge, CEO of the International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN), and Laura Beard, Welfare of Yacht Crew Project Manager, about the realities of life onboard modern superyachts and why independent...
44m Mar 04
44m
Women at Sea, Maritime Law & Leadership with Monica Kohli OBE
There are still fewer than 2% of women working at sea. What does leadership in maritime look like in 2026? In this episode of Women In Maritime, Julia Gosling speaks with Monica Kohli OBE — Senior Lawyer at Gard (U.K.), President of WISTA U.K., Trustee of The Seafarers’ Charity and Chair of the Indian Maritime Association (UK). Monica shares how growing up connected to life at sea shaped her ...
31m Feb 27
31m
Mercury Retrograde, Emotional Triggers & Leadership Boundaries | Self Care
Emotional triggers, anger, grief, and boundary setting are not abstract spiritual ideas. They are leadership skills. In this episode of Self Care, Geraldine Hardy explores what happens when heightened emotions rise to the surface and how to navigate them without reacting impulsively. Periods often associated with intensity, such as Mercury retrograde, can surface unresolved patterns, old grief...
18m Feb 27
18m
Yacht Crew Investing, Money Mindset & Financial Freedom with Charl Minnaar | UNCENSORED
Yacht crew earn high income with low living expenses. So why do so many leave the superyacht industry without savings, investments, or an exit strategy? In this episode of UNCENSORED, host Marién Sarriera sits down with Charl Minnaar, The Yachting Investor and host of Rich AF, for a direct and practical conversation about money mindset, investing for beginners, compound interest, financial lit...
41m Feb 25
41m
AI, Billionaires & the Superyacht Market | Kevin Koenig | Rich AF
Artificial Intelligence is reshaping jobs. Billionaires are accelerating away from the middle class. And the superyacht market is still breaking records. In this episode of Rich AF, host Charl Minnaar, The Yachting Investor, sits down with Kevin Koenig, yacht journalist and creator of The Yacht Fella, for a wide-ranging conversation on AI disruption, wealth inequality, yacht brokerage, and the...
34m Feb 24
34m
Cyber Risk in Yachting: Protecting Superyachts from Digital Threats | The Crew Car
Cyber risk in yachting is no longer theoretical. Superyachts are increasingly exposed to digital threats, ransomware, email spoofing, onboard system vulnerabilities and targeted cyber attacks. Yet many vessels remain underprepared. In this episode of The Crew Car, Captain James Battey, Founder of Yacht Workers Council, sits down with Matthew Roberts of Anchorpoint to examine what cyber securit...
58m Feb 23
58m
Superyacht Refit Crisis: PLC Upgrades, Skilled Labour & Yacht Infrastructure | Yachting USA
The superyacht industry is growing fast. The question is whether service infrastructure is keeping up. With more than 800 yachts currently in build or contract worldwide, refit demand, control system upgrades, and technical service capacity are becoming critical issues across the global fleet. In this episode of Yachting USA, host Rick Thomas speaks with Marcel Aartsen of OEM Yacht Service ab...
33m Feb 22
33m
Spiritual Leadership, Integrity & Discernment in Healing Communities | Self Care
What happens when spiritual leadership lacks integrity? In this deeply reflective episode of Self Care, Geraldine Hardy explores the growing global conversation around spiritual leaders, ethical responsibility, discernment, and alignment within healing communities, coaching spaces, retreats, and online wellness platforms. As discussions around authority, influence, and accountability continue...
13m Feb 20
13m
Crew Retention, Interior Leadership & Yacht HR with Lisa Gould | Captain’s Chat
Crew retention, interior systems, and leadership structure are becoming defining factors in modern yacht operations. In this episode of Captain’s Chat, Captain Liam Devlin speaks with Lisa Gould, Founder of On Deck Yachting, about the operational gaps that impact owner experience, crew stability, and onboard efficiency. With over two decades in the marine industry, Lisa shares why interior dep...
41m Feb 19
41m
Captain Burnout, Crew Standards & Yacht Industry Reform | Captain James Battey | Balls of Wisdom
Captain James Battey, founder of the Yacht Workers Council, joins Cherise Reedman on Balls of Wisdom to discuss captain burnout, crew welfare, stagnant wages, rotation standards, and structural reform in the superyacht industry. This in-depth conversation explores the growing pressure placed on yacht captains and senior crew as compliance requirements expand, operational complexity increases, ...
1hr 10m Feb 18
1hr 10m
Yacht Crew, Money & Gold: A Superyacht Chef Gets Honest | Rich AF
Yacht crew are not bad with money. They just live in a world where your boss flies in caviar by seaplane and your accommodation is free. In this episode of Rich AF, Charl Minnaar, The Yachting Investor, sits down with Superyacht Chef Leandri Kerschbaumer to unpack what really happens to your money mindset inside the superyacht industry. They talk lifestyle creep, tax-free salaries, beach clu...
26m Feb 17
26m
Joey Meen on the Superyacht Alliance, Crew Welfare & Industry Standards | Yachting USA
The superyacht industry is growing fast. Fleet expansion is accelerating, new builds are increasing, and operational demands are becoming more complex across the sector. But growth without alignment creates risk. In this episode of Yachting USA, host Rick Thomas sits down with Joey Meen, IAMI GUEST Director and President of the Superyacht Alliance, to discuss the coordinated effort now underw...
45m Feb 16
45m
Founder Intuition, Leadership Boundaries & Building in Silence | Self Care
What happens when your intuition tells you something is off? In this episode of Self Care, Geraldine Hardy explores intuition, energetic boundaries and why founders must sometimes build quietly before they build publicly. In a business culture that rewards constant visibility and updates, Geraldine reframes silence as discernment. When a project is still forming, when strategy is anchoring an...
9m Feb 15
9m
How The Armada Club Is Changing First-Time Access to Yachting | Captain’s Chat
In this episode of Captain’s Chat, Captain Liam Devlin speaks with Claire Hagen, Founder of The Armada Club, about why the traditional entry point into yachting no longer reflects how ultra-high-net-worth clients actually make decisions today. They explore how privacy concerns, AI and changing expectations are reshaping client trust, and why short, real onboard experiences may become a more ef...
33m Feb 12
33m
CHIRP in Yachting: How Confidential Reporting Prevents Accidents Onboard | Balls of Wisdom
In this episode of Balls of Wisdom, host Cherise Reedman speaks with Paul Shepherd from CHIRP (https://chirp.co.uk/maritime/) about how confidential safety reporting is quietly changing risk culture across the superyacht and wider yachting industry. This is a practical, experience-led conversation about what actually prevents accidents onboard — not after an incident, but before one ever reach...
1hr 2m Feb 11
1hr 2m
Uncrewed Surface Vessels Explained: Safety, Jobs and the Real Future of USVs | Sea Views
What do uncrewed surface vessels really mean for safety at sea, maritime jobs and the future of offshore operations? In this episode of Sea Views, hosts Julia Gosling and Adam Parnell are joined by Simon Adams, founder of The USV Group, for a practical, operations-led conversation on how uncrewed and remotely operated vessels are actually being used today. This episode cuts through the hype a...
40m Feb 10
40m
Financial Planning & Income Protection for Yacht Crew | The Crew Car
In this episode of The Crew Car, Captain James Battey, founder of the Yacht Workers Council, takes yachting’s version of car-chat culture on the road to tackle one of the most urgent and overlooked issues facing crew today, long-term financial security. Filmed inside the car, Captain James is joined by Morgan Tebbutt from Halcyon Group, a former yacht crew member now specialising in financial ...
37m Feb 09
37m
Yacht Crew Welfare, Mental Health & Harassment in Yachting | Estelle Viriot, SEANERGY Yachting | Yachting USA
In this episode of Yachting USA, host Rick Thomas speaks with Estelle Viriot, former superyacht chef and founder of SEANERGY Yachting (https://seanergy-yachting.com/en/home) , about the realities of yacht crew welfare, mental health, burnout and reporting culture across the global superyacht industry. This is an operational, experience-driven conversation about what life onboard really looks l...
36m Feb 08
36m
Health, Oceans and Climate Innovation in South Florida with Dr. Harry K. Moon
In this episode of The Blue Economy with Katherine O’Fallon, host Katherine O’Fallon speaks with Dr. Harry K. Moon, President and CEO of Nova Southeastern University, about how ocean science, healthcare and climate research are converging to shape the future of South Florida and global resilience solutions. From coral restoration and shark genomics to Arctic research expeditions and internatio...
44m Feb 06
44m
Longevity, Nervous System & Daily Choices That Shape Your Health | Self Care
Longevity is not a treatment, a machine or a biohacking shortcut. It is shaped by your nervous system, emotional health and the daily choices you repeat over time. In this episode of Self Care, host Geraldine Hardy explores what longevity really means beyond wellness trends and life-extension technologies. Drawing on lived experience and clinical practice, Geraldine explains why sustainable he...
10m Feb 05
10m
Yacht Crew Welfare, Leadership Culture and Fixing Retention with Yacht Workers Council
Yacht crew welfare is now one of the biggest operational risks in the superyacht industry. In this episode of Captain’s Chat, Captain Liam Devlin speaks with Captain James Battey, founder of the Yacht Workers Council, about why fragmented systems, inconsistent contracts and weak leadership culture continue to drive burnout, high turnover and loss of experienced crew. They explain how improvin...
37m Feb 05
37m
Yachting Hiring Loopholes Exposed with Conrad Empson | Balls of Wisdom
Balls of Wisdom is a special interview series under Superyacht Laundry, hosted by Cherise Reedman, spotlighting influential men who are actively shaping a safer and more accountable superyacht industry. In this episode, Cherise Reedman speaks with Conrad Empson, known to many from Below Deck Mediterranean and founder of CrewPass (https://www.crewpass.co.uk/) , about the real loopholes that sti...
53m Feb 04
53m
Superyacht Crew Welfare, Abuse, NDAs and Power Dynamics with Cherise Reedman | Yachting USA
In this episode of Yachting USA, host Rick Thomas is joined by Cherise Reedman, founder of Yacht Pearls of Wisdom and host of the Superyacht Laundry, for a detailed, experience-led discussion on superyacht crew welfare, onboard power dynamics, harassment and abuse, reference culture, NDAs and the structural barriers that continue to prevent meaningful reporting across the global yachting indust...
36m Feb 01
36m
Nitzeira Watson Stewart on Maritime Law, Leadership & Breaking Barriers | Women in Maritime
In the first episode of Women in Maritime, host Julia Gosling speaks with Nitzeira Watson Stewart, Legal Representative of The Nautical Institute – Panama and a recognised Top 100 Woman in Shipping. This candid conversation explores what it really takes to build credibility, authority and leadership in a male-dominated maritime industry. Nitzeira shares her journey through maritime law, profes...
43m Jan 31
43m
The Wounded Healer, Trauma & Nervous System Regulation in Real Life | Self Care
Self-care is not about escaping life. It is about nervous system regulation, trauma healing and sustainable performance under pressure while navigating real loss, responsibility and change. In this deeply honest episode of Self Care, Geraldine Hardy explores the reality of the wounded healer and what real healing actually requires when life, leadership and personal responsibility collide. This...
22m Jan 30
22m