Save the Mermaids Podcast

It's St. Patty's month so we are celebrating all things Ireland for March! In this episode Blake shares information on one of the fiercest predators in Ireland's seas- the Mako Shark!

In this minisode Chelsea tells the tale of Finn the young man and Finnegas the elder on the search to find the salmon of knowledge in the Boyne River. 

In this Freaky February episode Blake teaches about the Right Whale. This unique species of whale has one very interesting sex life! Links: https://www.earthtouchnews.com/ https://oceanconservancy.org/blog/2018/07/30/10-facts-didnt-know-north-atlantic-right-whales/ https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/species/north-atlantic-right-whale

In this episode Chelsea teaches us about the kelpie- a malevolent shapeshifter known to lure people to their deaths in water!

In this Freaky February episode Chelsea and Blake cover the unique sex lives of 4 creatures that we have highlighted previously on the podcast with their own shows- the anglerfish, cuttlefish, chimera or ghost shark, and the octopus! 

In this episode Chelsea tells us the story of the Hippocamp of greek mythology. This half horse half fish animal has some pretty amazing symbolism that is still used to this day!

It’s Freaky February, where we dive deep into the sex live of the ocean’s strangest creatures! In this episode we chat about grunions asphyxiating themselves to get it on, and oceanic flatworms that get into p*nis duels! Happy environmental news by @onlyone

In this minisode, Chelsea shares the tale of the merman of Orford, a hairy man who refused to speak and would squish fish with his bare hands until oil came out that he could eat! The local people described him as either the devil or a French spy and as he was tortured by the clergy, never revealed the truth of his lineage.

It’s Freaky February, where we dive deep into the sex live of the ocean’s strangest creatures! In this episode we chat about lobsters, how they “undress” before getting it on, and can have about half a million babies! Happy environmental news by @onlyone

In this minisode, Chelsea chats about the Nibiinaabe, a race of water sprites (typically described as mermaids) by the Ojibway, Algonquin, Potawatomi, and Menomini tribes!

It’s Make a Change January, and this week we learn all about the magical world of mushrooms! In this episode we talk about how trees use the mycelium network to communicate, psychedelic mushrooms, ones that can kill you, and cordyceps that even grow out of caterpillar’s heads! Links: Netflix Documentary Fantastic Fungi https://www.nationalforests.org/blog/underground-mycorrhizal-network https://ww...

In this episode, Chelsea tells us about the mysterious Rio Verde Mermaid statue. Glistening white against the dark green forest, no one knows who sculpted her or when she appeared!

It’s Make a Change January, and this week we learn all about the magical world of trees! We talk about how they are advocates for the ocean, bring fresh water inland, chat with each other through an amazing network of fungi, and support each other to create a healthy environment! Links: The Hidden Life of Trees by Peter Wohlleben Netflix Documentary Fantastic Fungi

In this episode Chelsea introduces us to the Nerieds, salt water dieties of Greek Mythology!

It’s Make a Change January, and the week have a look back at how much our world has changed in the past 100 years! With lots of lessons lessons learned in the fight for a healthier planet, this podcast is packed full of information on legal decisions that changed our trajectory for the better!

In this mythology Monday episode, Chelsea shares with us the importance the sunrise shell in ancient Hawaiian culture, and the symbolism of this special shell that is still worn today!

It’s Make a Change January, and the week were sharing some happy news for whales! Blake shares the plight of the Fin Whale and how their numbers have increased with protection efforts, and Chelsea shares the story of the Humpback Whales beginning to return to San Francisco!

In this episode Chelsea shares interesting details about the Ri- an unnamed human like creature- with photo evidence!

We’ve got a great episode coming up to help you start your New Year right! We’ve adapted @ryanghxst 5 Pillars to help us create trackable goals for 2023. 5 Pillars: Emotional: Physical: Spiritual: Mental: Financial: (make sure to write out concrete trackable goals, such as go to the gym 4 times a week or go outside 2 times a month: Resources: Book Hardwiring Happiness by Rick Hanson @orangetheory...

In this episode Chelsea shares the tale of mermaid princess Hwangok (Yellow Jade) of South Korea!

Last in our Arctic December series, we learn all about the North Pole! Shrouded in mystery, this part of the earth has countries fighting over it to this day- and it isn’t even land!

In this episode Chelsea shares the worldwide mythological connection to the conch. Used in spiritual ceremonies from India to Polynesia to the Caribbean, this magical animal is more than it seems!

Next in our Arctic December series, we learn all about Orcas! We’ve been wanting to cover these amazing animals for a while, and will probably need at least 20 more episodes to go over how insanely cool they are! These “humans of the sea” have their own unique cultures, hunting styles, and even bodily changes!

In this episode Chelsea dives deep into the well known mythology of the Kraken!

Next in our Arctic December series, we learn all about the Walrus! This huge pinned is extremely unique, and there is a really fun way that you can help scientists learn more about them from the comfort of your own home! https://www.wwf.org.uk/learn/walrus-from-space