The Healthy Wave Podcast

Guest: Laura Kilbey - Chief Stewardess & Founder, Sober Crew Social Release Date: 23rd December 2025 Drinking culture in yachting isn't just normalised, it's almost expected. Or is it? And what happens when you can't stop at two drinks? When the shame cycle becomes unbearable? When you realise alcohol is destroying the person you want to be? Laura Kilbey, Chief Stewardess and found...

Guest: Michael Meeneghan - Circadian Lighting Specialist, MP Technical SolutionsRelease Date: 16 December 2025 Episode Summary Sleep is the foundation of everything, but yacht crew are working under lighting that's actively sabotaging it. Michael Meeneghan from MP Technical Solutions explains why blue-spike LEDs disrupt your circadian rhythm, and what full-spectrum lighting can do for your hea...

Guest: Tom Worthington - Financial Advisor, Spectrum IFA Release Date: 21 August 2025 Episode Summary In this second part of our conversation with financial advisor Tom Worthington, we dive deep into the strategic planning every yacht crew member needs but most never do. Tom reveals his proven four-box financial system, shares shocking tax horror stories that could cost you thousands, and explains...

Guest: Tom Worthington - Financial Advisor, Spectrum IFA Release Date: 20 August 2025 Episode Summary Financial advisor Tom Worthington breaks down the harsh realities of yacht crew finances and reveals the practical strategies that can transform your yachting income from golden handcuffs into a genuine launch pad. From debunking the 70% savings myth to introducing game-changing money management t...

Guest: Julie Ann Grove - Founder, Uplift Yacht Crew Release Date: 05 August 2025 Episode Summary From surviving rough seas to navigating life transitions, Julie shares her recovery journey and practical wisdom for planning your yacht exit strategy. Whether you're ready to leave tomorrow or planning for the future, this episode offers hope, clarity, and actionable steps for building the life yo...

Guest: Julie Ann Grove - Founder, Uplift Yacht Crew Release Date: 01 August 2025 Episode Summary Julie opens up about the harsh reality of severe burnout - from fibromyalgia misdiagnosis to the moment when even showering felt impossible. This raw conversation explores what happens when your body forces you to stop, the medical maze many crew face, and why conflict avoidance can become a mental hea...

Guest: Julie Ann Grove - Founder, Uplift Yacht Crew Release Date: 30 July 2025 Episode Summary Former corporate director turned yacht chief stewardess, Julie shares her eye-opening journey from the boardroom to luxury yachting and why high achievers are particularly vulnerable to burnout. If you've ever wondered how someone transitions from running a company to cleaning cabins, this conversation w...

Meet Josie and Xanthe - two seasoned yachties with nearly three decades of yacht life between them who've turned their hard-earned wellness wisdom into actionable advice for crew. In this trailer, discover why they created The Healthy Wave Podcast and what makes it different from every other wellness show out there. Spoiler alert: they've actually lived the yacht life chaos and understand what it'...