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The Megan Waldrep Podcast

The Megan Waldrep Podcast is a space to slow down, take a breath, and create a spiritual life that works for you. Hosted by Megan Waldrep, this podcast is rooted in one simple idea: BYOB—Bring Your Own Beliefs. There’s no right way here. No rules to follow. Just curiosity, honesty, and space to explore what feels true for you. Each episode blends real, open conversations with spiritual ideas that inspire, along with simple practices like breathwork and energy awareness to help clear your mind,

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49:32

Navigating the Legal Waters: Your Rights as a...

The Megan Waldrep Podcast ·

2025/05/07

*FREE consultations for all POCFs and fishermen!* In this episode, we sit down with Attorney Michael Flynn to discuss the fundamental legal protections for commercial fishermen. As part of our ongoing effort to help fishing families understand the laws that affect them, Michael unpacks essential maritime laws, discusses how proactive education can help fishermen avoid legal pitfalls, and what steps to take if an injury occurs aboard. Key Takeaways: Knowing your rights before an injury can make a

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24:32

Learning to Embrace Loneliness — And Finding Strength...

The Megan Waldrep Podcast ·

2025/04/30

Today, I'm sharing a personal story about loneliness that surprised me this year — and how facing it head-on changed everything. Instead of numbing out with substances like I used to, I embraced the feeling with curiosity... and something profound happened.In this episode, you’ll hear: A 5-minute practice to move through hard emotions How sobriety and letting go of old coping habits changed my life Setting boundaries with people, social media, and yourself, plus 3 Solo Date Ideas from the POCF

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53:24

Top Bookkeeping Tips from CPA Chris Capone of Chris...

The Megan Waldrep Podcast ·

2025/04/23

Today, we’re chatting with Chris Capone, the Founder & CEO of Capone and Associates, a firm specializing in bookkeeping, financial planning, CFO services, forensic accounting, exit strategy, and more. Stay to the end to hear how Chris got into it and the best advice for investing your money! In this Episode, we discuss: Most common bookkeeping mistakes and how to avoid them. Great practices for a POCF/bookkeeper, vessel owners, deckhands, and small business owners to stay organized without

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01:13:08

Connecting Fishing Families Across the Globe: A...

The Megan Waldrep Podcast ·

2025/04/16

Today, we’re heading across the pond to connect with our friends at the United Kingdom Women in Fisheries (UK WIF)! I had the honor of speaking on their webinar, representing our Partners of Commercial Fishermen (POCF) community in the U.S. and beyond.In this episode, we explore how partners of commercial fishermen around the world share similar challenges, triumphs, and deep connections to the sea. Whether you’re part of the fishing community or simply curious about this wild and unique lifestyle,

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31:16

United Kingdom POCF Naomi Treneer Shares Her...

The Megan Waldrep Podcast ·

2025/04/09

Today, we’re going overseas to the UK!As many of us have come to realize, there’s a deep sense of adventure, trust, and flexibility that comes with being in a relationship with a commercial fisherman. And the best part? No matter where we are in the world, we can relate to this extraordinary lifestyle. This month, we’re highlighting our international community, and today, I’m thrilled to introduce you to a special guest: Naomi Treneer, a partner of a commercial fisherman from the United Kingdom

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01:21:09

Behind-the-Scenes with Galley Stories Podcast Host...

The Megan Waldrep Podcast ·

2025/04/02

A very special dual interview with the host of the Galley Stories Podcast, Mark Caylor! This is a rare behind-the-scenes conversation where we get to know Mark - this could be considered his first interview as he stays loyal to the Galley Stories Podcast theme: bringing the stories of commercial fishermen to the masses for over 100 episodes! In this episode, we discuss: The different perspectives of a fisherman vs. their partner. Our most memorable episodes and why. The work that goes into

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32:59

Grants 101: How to Best Prepare to Receive Funding...

The Megan Waldrep Podcast ·

2025/03/26

She's back, and we're thrilled! Ava Schulenberg is based in Santa Barbara, CA, and is a female fisherman and leader in several fishing organizations. You may remember Ava from episode 96, where she goes into detail on how to advocate for your fishery and gives tips to help get your public comments heard.In this episode, Ava shares: How she secured funding for a clean-up initiative for CA spiny lobster fishermen. The critical piece she included in the grant that she believes helped her gain

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01:09:01

How Maine and California Fishing Families Can Secure...

The Megan Waldrep Podcast ·

2025/03/19

California and Maine Fishermen and Partners, listen up! We know how challenging it can be to find financial support for your fishing business. Commercial fishing is expensive, and banks often don't give us a second look. However, there is a way to find loans that can support you, and today’s guests will explain more. In today's episode: Meet Noah Strouse, the Senior Loan Officer & Strategic Initiatives Manager at California FarmLink, and Hugh Cowperthwaite, the Senior Program Director of

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25:48

Gaslighting: 8 Signs and How To Respond

The Megan Waldrep Podcast ·

2025/03/12

Gaslighting is a form of manipulation that makes you doubt your perceptions, memories, or reality. It goes to say that dealing with a Gaslighter can be incredibly frustrating and emotionally draining. In this episode, I share: - A real example of a fisherman and a POCF in our community. - Common gaslighting phrases and what to look out for. - Ways to handle a conversation with a gaslighter and how to protect your mental and emotional well-being. Let's Dive In! EXCLUSIVE OFFERS FOR POCFS! >

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26:52

8 Ways to Advocate for Yourself Effectively in...

The Megan Waldrep Podcast ·

2025/03/05

We’ve recently talked a lot about advocacy in fishing recently, yet advocacy also extends to your relationships. Advocating for yourself in a relationship means clearly expressing your needs, boundaries, and desires while maintaining mutual respect and understanding. You deserve this always!Because commercial fishing can feel so overwhelming for fishermen, partners, and families, feeling like you’re not a priority is a common challenge in our community. Some topics we address in this episode

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01:08:33

Advocacy 101: Clear Breakdown of How To Create...

The Megan Waldrep Podcast ·

2025/02/26

Ava Schulenberg is a female fisherman and leader in many important roles in Santa Barbara, California, fisheries. She also works from Santa Barbara to San Diego for the CA Lobster Association due to the geographical span of the fishery. She, along with her colleagues, has SoCal on lock!Here’s a quick list of the many hats she wears: Executive Director of the California Lobster & Trap Fishermen's Association Assistant Director of the Commercial Fishermen of Santa Barbara (CFSB) Manager of

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50:07

Free PFDs for Oregon Fishermen + How You Can Do This...

The Megan Waldrep Podcast ·

2025/02/19

This month's theme is “Bringing the Feminine into Fishing,” which is also a theme of Advocacy. I feel the themes complement each other so much because, since the beginning of our economic civilization, POCFs have been instrumental in keeping the industry going and protecting our fisheries, fishermen, and fishing families. And, the people at Oregon State University understand this on a deep level, and here’s how. Our interview today is with Laurel Kincl, a professor at the College of Health at

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01:01:31

POCF and Writer Maressa Voss on Publishing Her First...

The Megan Waldrep Podcast ·

2025/02/12

Maressa Voss is a writer, the partner of a commercial fisherman, and a mother living in Santa Barbara, CA. Beyond our shared passion for writing, we have another unique connection—her husband, James, is my husband’s cousin!Through marriage, both Maressa and I have been immersed in the culture of this unique industry—one that has been woven into our families for generations. As a side note, Our theme this month is “Bringing the Feminine into Fishing,” which is a HUGE part of Advocacy. I feel the

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24:44

10 Tips for Advocacy, Public Speaking, and/or...

The Megan Waldrep Podcast ·

2025/02/05

Since the beginning of our economic civilization, POCFs have been instrumental in keeping the industry going and protecting our fisheries, fishermen, and fishing families. (Mic drop!) For that reason, I’m sharing 10 tips that may help you next time you: Speak to an audience to advocate for your fishery. Chat with friends and family outside of the industry Interact with customers who are purchasing from your direct-to-consumer seafood business Share on social media. Let’s Dive In! Show

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30:05

Pt 2: Bootstrapping a Direct-to-Consumer Fishing...

The Megan Waldrep Podcast ·

2025/01/29

In Part 2, we continue our conversation with Ashely Veliss, Wife of a Commercial Fisherman, mom, and owner of Ashley's Seafood out of Humboldt Bay in Eureka, California.In this episode, we talk about: How she finds personal support in this lifestyle and shouts out to experienced Partners in her community The Humbolt Wives Fishermen’s Group and the specific ways they serve their members and community. Ways she’s working on getting a cold storage facility built in her town. MAJOR accomplishments

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46:55

Pt 1: Bootstrapping a Direct-to-Consumer Fishing...

The Megan Waldrep Podcast ·

2025/01/22

Ashely Veliss is the Wife of a Commercial Fisherman, mom, and Owner of Ashley's Seafood out of Humboldt Bay in Eureka, California.I love that Ashely belongs to a Fishermen’s Wives group but joined the POCF private chat to connect with partners in other ports to see what they struggle with or don’t struggle with and hear how they overcome challenges in the industry. In this episode, we learn: How Ashley went from learning how to fillet fish on YouTube to starting a direct-to-consumer fishing

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42:05

Pt 2: Go From Disinformation Overload to Honest...

The Megan Waldrep Podcast ·

2025/01/15

Part 2 of our Juicy Chat! Looking out for our mental wellness takes many forms, and communication and the information we receive daily are huge parts of that. As many know, communication is a major problem for POCFs when connecting with their fishermen at sea. Yet it is also a major challenge for fishing communities, scientists, environmentalists, government officials, and academics to understand each other's goals. This is where our next guest comes in. Gabriela Capestany is a journalist and

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46:20

Pt 1: Go From Disinformation Overload to Honest Data...

The Megan Waldrep Podcast ·

2025/01/08

Looking out for our mental wellness takes many forms, and communication and the information we receive daily are huge parts of that. As many know, communication is a major problem for POCFs when connecting with their fishermen at sea. Yet it is also a major challenge for fishing communities, scientists, environmentalists, government officials, and academics to understand each other's goals. This is where our next guest comes in. Gabriela Capestany is a journalist and media analyst based in

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36:52

4 Simple Ways to Gain More Time For Yourself and...

The Megan Waldrep Podcast ·

2025/01/01

Happy New Year everyone! A perfect time to sit back and take a bird’s eye view of the positive experiences you had in 2024 and what you want to bring into 2025. In this episode, I share: 4 simple ways to gain more time when you think you have no time. 1 controversial way to make time for yourself. 2 hard conversations with friends that helped me set healthy boundaries (and prompts if you want to set them, too!). Here’s to our growth and bringing more ease into our lives. Let’s Dive In! Show

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53:40

Pt. 2 POCF Lindsey Hoadley on Growing a Solo Business...

The Megan Waldrep Podcast ·

2024/12/25

Part 2 continues with our juicy conversation with POCF Lindsey Hoadley from Ventura, CA! If you missed the first episode, I highly recommend you go back and listen, especially if you’re an entrepreneur. There are so many nuggets to be had there. In this episode, we talk about: What it means to have a team to support when running a business and what those roles look like. How she balances the entrepreneurial workload, motherhood, and family. Her new manifestation course. Lindsey goes into depth

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