Take a deep dive into a world where mermaids are real and the healing power of water connects us all. Hosted by Kaua’i, Hawaii mermaid and best-selling author Tara Coyote, this podcast blends ocean conservation, spiritual awareness, and the infinite power of healing within us.
Join Tara as she explores topics like protecting marine life (sharks, whales, and more), the transformative energy of water, and personal stories of resilience, like her miraculous journey of healing from Stage 4 cancer. From playful conversations to profound reflections, Mermaid Musings invites you to grab a shell, listen in, and rediscover your connection to water, nature, and yourself.
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Take a deep dive into a world where mermaids are real and the healing power of water connects us all. Hosted by Kaua’i, Hawaii mermaid and best-selling author Tara Coyote, this podcast blends ocean conservation, spiritual awareness, and the infinite power of healing within us.
Join Tara as she explores topics like protecting marine life (sharks, whales, and more), the transformative energy of water, and personal stories of resilience, like her miraculous journey of healing from Stage 4 cancer. From playful conversations to profound reflections, Mermaid Musings invites you to grab a shell, listen in, and rediscover your connection to water, nature, and yourself.
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In this deeply personal solo episode of Mermaid Musings, host Tara Coyote reflects on the 10-year death anniversary of her beloved best friend, Deb Hubsmith, a visionary bicycle and pedestrian activist who passed away at just 46 years old from Acute Myeloid Leukemia.
Tara shares raw and heartfelt reflections on grief, loss, and the strange passage of time - how Deb remains forever 45 in her memory. She opens up about the importance of naming and expressing grief in a culture that often avoids it, and how grief can coexist with gratitude and healing.
Drawing from her own experiences of losing friends to cancer, facing her own Stage 4 cancer diagnosis, and grieving her parents while also embracing new gifts of life, Tara offers hope, honesty, and comfort to anyone navigating loss.
This episode is a reminder that grief is not something to suppress - it’s something to honor, express, and transform.
To learn more about Deb Hubsmith’s inspiring life, check out the book written by her husband Andy Peri and friend Amity Hotchkiss: “The Wind at Her Back: The Life of Transportation Visionary Deb A. Hubsmith”
Learn more about Tara’s journey healing from Stage 4 cancer in ‘Grace, Grit & Gratitude: A Cancer Thriver's Journey from Hospice to Full Recovery with the Healing Power of Horses’ - a portion of the sale of each book will be donated to The Wild Beauty Foundation, an organization that works to raise awareness for the wild horses of North America.
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In this inspiring episode of Mermaid Musings, Tara Coyote sits down with Stina Herberg, one of the visionary leaders at the Richmond Vale Academy ecolodge in St. Vincent, Caribbean. Together, they explore how communities can create real solutions to global warming through renewable energy, organic farming, and healthy, sustainable living.
Stina shares her journey of training a herd of wild horses, the healing power of equine therapy, and how reconnecting with nature can transform both people and the planet.
This video was published in March 2018, and during this time period, Tara was healing cancer naturally. A lot occurred between the release of this video and the present moment in her particular health journey, and in the spring of 2019, Tara embraced conventional healing methods in order to save her life. It feels important to clarify this to avoid any confusion.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
If you’re passionate about climate change solutions, sustainable living, and the bond between humans and animals, this episode will leave you deeply inspired!
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In this emotional and deeply personal episode of Mermaid Musings, Tara Coyote opens up about one of the most defining periods of her life - her stage 4 cancer diagnosis - alongside her beloved best friend of 30+ years, Michelle Russi. Originally recorded in February 2020 and released for the first time in June 2024, this raw, unfiltered conversation captures the unwavering bond of friendship, resilience, and love in the face of life-threatening illness.
Michelle was by Tara’s side through her darkest moments: from hospice referrals and painful chemotherapy to the miraculous recovery that followed. With deep gratitude, Tara reflects on Michelle’s six trips to Kaua’i in one year, her presence during the most grueling parts of treatment, and their decades-long journey as friends who met dancing to the Grateful Dead in Santa Cruz, with their young sons by their sides.
This is more than a story of healing - it’s a tribute to the kind of friendship that carries you through your most difficult seasons.
Learn more about Tara’s journey healing from Stage 4 cancer in ‘Grace, Grit & Gratitude: A Cancer Thriver's Journey from Hospice to Full Recovery with the Healing Power of Horses’ - a portion of the sale of each book will be donated to The Wild Beauty Foundation, an organization that works to raise awareness for the wild horses of North America (*I make a small commission when you order from this link!).
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In this emotional and deeply personal episode of Mermaid Musings, Tara Coyote opens up about one of the most defining periods of her life - her stage 4 cancer diagnosis - alongside her beloved best friend of 30+ years, Michelle Russi. Originally recorded in February 2020 and released for the first time in June 2024, this raw, unfiltered conversation captures the unwavering bond of friendship, resilience, and love in the face of life-threatening illness.
Michelle was by Tara’s side through her darkest moments: from hospice referrals and painful chemotherapy to the miraculous recovery that followed. With deep gratitude, Tara reflects on Michelle’s six trips to Kaua’i in one year, her presence during the most grueling parts of treatment, and their decades-long journey as friends who met dancing to the Grateful Dead in Santa Cruz, with their young sons by their sides.
This is more than a story of healing - it’s a tribute to the kind of friendship that carries you through your most difficult seasons.
Learn more about Tara’s journey healing from Stage 4 cancer in ‘Grace, Grit & Gratitude: A Cancer Thriver's Journey from Hospice to Full Recovery with the Healing Power of Horses’ - a portion of the sale of each book will be donated to The Wild Beauty Foundation, an organization that works to raise awareness for the wild horses of North America (*I make a small commission when you order from this link!).
Want to watch the full video interview? Check it out at: https://youtu.be/_vjTsyY2YvY
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In this powerful episode of Mermaid Musings, host Tara Coyote reconnects with fellow Stage 4 cancer thriver and beloved friend Willow Star (formerly known as Keri Vaca). Recorded in May 2020 during the early days of the pandemic, this Zoom conversation was originally part of Tara’s vision for a documentary titled Cancer Thriver Film - spotlighting late-stage cancer patients who continue to defy the odds.
Fast forward to today: both Tara and Willow are still here, thriving, and shining as living proof that miracles exist.
In Part 2 of this two-part series, Tara and Willow explore:
Their raw and honest conversation is a must-listen for anyone navigating illness, seeking alternative healing, or simply in need of hope. Hit play to witness the courage and compassion between two women redefining what it means to live with Stage 4 cancer.
Want to watch the full video interview? Check it out at: https://youtu.be/nt6O9Hpqb8w
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In this powerful episode of Mermaid Musings, host Tara Coyote reconnects with fellow Stage 4 cancer thriver and beloved friend Willow Star (formerly known as Keri Vaca). Recorded in May 2020 during the early days of the pandemic, this Zoom conversation was originally part of Tara’s vision for a documentary titled Cancer Thriver Film - spotlighting late-stage cancer patients who continue to defy the odds.
Fast forward to today: both Tara and Willow are still here, thriving, and shining as living proof that miracles exist.
In Part 1 of this two-part series, Tara and Willow explore:
Their raw and honest conversation is a must-listen for anyone navigating illness, seeking alternative healing, or simply in need of hope. Hit play to witness the courage and compassion between two women redefining what it means to live with Stage 4 cancer.
Want to watch the full video interview? Check it out at: https://youtu.be/nt6O9Hpqb8w
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In this heartfelt and spontaneous episode of Mermaid Musings, Tara Coyote shares an unexpected yet powerful conversation with renowned mind-body medicine expert, Dr. Dean Shrock. Originally not intended for public release, this vibrant exchange became too meaningful not to share. The result? A deeply authentic, informal, and inspiring talk that feels more like a soul-to-soul connection than a traditional interview.
Dr. Dean Shrock served as the Director of Mind-Body Medicine for a physician group overseeing 40 cancer centers. His groundbreaking wellness programs demonstrated improved survival rates for cancer patients, anchored in the healing power of love, purpose, and inner peace. He is the bestselling author of “Doctor’s Orders: Go Fishing, Why Love Heals, and Living and Thriving.”
In this episode, Dr. Shrock and Tara explore:
Whether you're navigating illness, supporting a loved one, or simply seeking deeper wellness, this conversation will leave you feeling uplifted and empowered.
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The Power of the Heart: https://amzn.to/40BWe3X
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Tara Coyote dives deep into the world of sharks with Nick “Hex” Van Sicklen - a former nuclear engineer turned shark whisperer, dive guide, and passionate ocean advocate.
Nick shares his incredible journey of traveling the globe in pursuit of shark encounters and his current career leading ocean expeditions in the Bahamas with legendary conservationist Jim Abernethy (who I’ve previously interviewed on the podcast, if you want to learn more about the incredible work he is doing!).
Together, Tara and Hex unpack why sharks are so deeply misunderstood, how media-fueled fear impacts conservation, and why these apex predators are critical to a thriving ocean ecosystem!
Want to watch the full video interview? Check it out at: https://youtu.be/y8WxLa5X4mI
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In this episode of Mermaid Musings, host Tara Coyote dives deep with legendary ocean activist and underwater icon Hannah Fraser, also known as Hannah Mermaid. As the original modern-day mermaid, Hannah pioneered the mermaid movement before it became a trend - blending performance art, ocean advocacy, and soul-led storytelling into a powerful life path.
Tune in as Hannah shares:
Hannah’s unique journey is filled with passion, purpose, and activism. She blends art and environmentalism like no other, using her platform to speak for the voiceless creatures of the sea, and encourages others to live in harmony with nature while boldly following their dreams.
This conversation is for ocean lovers, aspiring mermaids, conservationists, and anyone seeking inspiration from someone who lives deeply in alignment with their soul’s mission.
Dive into a powerful story of mermaids and ocean conservation, ‘Kaimana the Hawaiian Mermaid’ - a portion of the proceeds goes to support Happywhale, contributing to global whale conservation efforts (*I make a small commission when you order from this link!).
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In this eye-opening episode of Mermaid Musings, ocean activist and mermaid Tara Coyote dives deep with renowned shark conservationist and wildlife advocate Jim Abernethy to expose the truth about one of the ocean’s most misunderstood creatures: sharks.
Jim reveals why sharks are vital to the health of our oceans, how their role as the “lungs of the planet” keeps marine ecosystems in balance, and why the fear-fueled myths popularized by movies like Jaws are dangerously misleading.
Despite their shy nature, sharks are facing extinction - up to 150 million sharks are killed each year, primarily for food and cosmetic purposes, while only an average of 6 human deaths are attributed to sharks annually. Jim challenges the narrative and shares his personal experiences swimming with sharks, advocating for their protection, and empowering others to help save them.
Want to watch the full video interview? Check it out at: https://youtu.be/eMBhbFg-Vr0
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In this heart-opening episode of Mermaid Musings, host Tara Coyote sits down with cancer thriver and radiant soul Brittney Beadle, who was diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer at just 18 years old. Nearly 9 years later, Brittney is living life with deep presence, strength, and spiritual insight.
Tara and Brittney dive into an honest and vulnerable conversation about:
Tara describes Brittney as a highly evolved soul, full of wisdom and grace far beyond her years. Their conversation is an invitation for anyone walking through adversity to reconnect with hope, healing, and purpose. Whether you're navigating a cancer journey yourself, supporting a loved one, or simply in need of a little inspiration, this episode will leave you feeling uplifted and deeply moved.
Please check out Brittney’s book ‘A Peace of Hope’ on Amazon to read more about her journey and brilliant philosophy.
Learn more about Tara’s journey healing from Stage 4 cancer in ‘Grace, Grit & Gratitude: A Cancer Thriver's Journey from Hospice to Full Recovery with the Healing Power of Horses’ - a portion of the sale of each book will be donated to The Wild Beauty Foundation, an organization that works to raise awareness for the wild horses of North America (*I make a small commission when you order from this link!).
Want to watch the full video interview? Check it out at: https://youtu.be/jp3WQZRHsLo?si=nat0pdb0qRHdCNw3
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In the premiere episode of Mermaid Musings, Tara Coyote - mermaid, author, cancer thriver, and ocean activist - dives deep into a powerful conversation with her brother, Ted Cheeseman, a marine biologist, scientist, and the founder of Happywhale.
Ted is a world leader in whale research, revolutionizing how we track and understand whales using innovative tail recognition software. His work helps researchers across the globe monitor whale populations and advocate for the protection of our oceans.
Together, Tara and Ted discuss:
Tara’s children’s book, Kaimana the Hawaiian Mermaid, inspired by a tragic but true event: a sperm whale that washed up ashore on Kaua’i due to garbage ingestion and how a group of mermaids made a positive impact for the Earth and all of humanity.
A portion of the proceeds from ‘Kaimana the Hawaiian Mermaid’ goes to support Happywhale, contributing to global whale conservation efforts (*I make a small commission when you order from this link!).
Whether you’re a nature lover, an advocate for the planet, or simply curious about these gentle giants of the sea - this episode is a must-listen. Don’t forget to subscribe and join Tara’s mailing list to stay updated on new episodes and ocean-loving adventures.
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