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Trauma does not stay in the past. It shapes behaviour, influences decisions, and drives the patterns people continue to repeat in relationships, health, and life.

In this episode of Self Care, host Geraldine Hardy shares a deeply personal and grounded perspective on trauma, self-worth, and the cycles that continue until they are consciously addressed. Drawing from her own experiences with illness, burnout, and repeated relationship dynamics, she explains how unresolved emotional wounds can manifest physically and influence both personal and professional outcomes.

This conversation moves beyond surface-level healing and into the reality of what it...

Superyacht refits do not fail in the shipyard. They fail in planning, communication, and execution long before a vessel arrives.

In this episode of Captain’s Chat, Captain Liam Devlin speaks with Maria Pierce Schoenheit, Owner and Director of Operations at Maritime Project Solutions, about the real challenges behind superyacht refit projects and yacht operations.

Filmed at the Palm Beach International Boat Show, one of the most important events in the global yachting calendar, this conversation highlights how poor planning, vendor misalignment, and lack of communication between captains, shipyards, and contractors continue to cost the ya...

What is the Global Superyacht Forum Miami and why is it positioning itself as one of the most important new events in the superyacht industry?

In this episode of Yachting USA, the focus is entirely on the Global Superyacht Forum Miami, a high-level industry forum designed for owners, family offices, investors, and senior decision-makers shaping the future of yachting.

This is not a yacht show. This is a strategic platform built around influence, investment, infrastructure, and the evolving role of yachting within the luxury hospitality and asset landscape.

As Miami continues to establish...

Life as a superyacht chef is often seen as glamorous, but the reality behind the galley tells a very different story.

In this episode of The Crew Car, Captain James Battey, Founder of the Yacht Workers Council, speaks with superyacht chef Rebecca Yewdall about the true demands of working across the global yachting industry, from stepping into last-minute roles and managing high-pressure galley environments to balancing family life with an unpredictable career at sea.

This conversation explores what it really takes to succeed as a freelance yacht chef, including provisioning challenges, emergency placements, and the...

What does it actually take to build a career and business inside the superyacht industry?

In this episode of Yachting USA, host Rick Thomas speaks with Morgan Sandoval, Founder of Morganized and Head of Sponsorship & Partnerships for the Global Superyacht Forum Miami.

Morgan’s pathway into yachting reflects the reality of how many careers in this industry are built. From corporate roles in New York supporting senior executives, through COVID layoffs, and into entry-level boating roles, her progression into yacht brokerage and now consulting was developed step by step through experience, adaptability, and operational awareness.

Port Everglades is one of the most powerful maritime and economic engines in the United States, driving billions in trade, energy distribution, and cruise activity while shaping the future of the global blue economy.

In this episode of The Blue Economy, Katherine O’Fallon, Executive Director of the Marine Research Hub of South Florida, sits down with Joseph Morris, CEO and Port Director of Port Everglades, to break down how modern ports operate at scale and why their role is expanding far beyond logistics.

From record-breaking cargo, cruise, and energy throughput to infrastructure expansion, environmental mi...

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 emotional healing, root cause therapy, and natural health. Together, they explain how trauma is stored in the body, how it affects the nervous system and hormones, and why many people remain stuck in cycles of addiction and disease.<...

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 selection, proportion, and narrative, and why true yacht design is about cohesion, not decoration. From the design thinking behind Unbridled to the discipline required to manage complex interior builds, Patrick Knowles explains what se...

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 respected names in global yachting.

From scaling superyacht builds beyond 100 metres to maintaining quality across a growing fleet, this is a grounded discussion on what defines excellence in ya...

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 building internal alignment rather than relying on approval from others. It challenges common ideas around success, money, and self worth, while offering a clear perspective on how to make decisions based on clarity, not...

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 from female yacht crew is critical.

This is a direct look at the realities many women face on board, including reporting gaps, power imbalance, isolation at sea, and the challenges that aris...

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 the global shipping industry.

MaritimeSheEO, now active in over 70 countries, focuses on empowering women in maritime through mentorship, leadership accelerator programmes, and community support. The conversation explores the gap between junior and senior roles, and...

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 Agreements (SEA) and MLC compliance to insurance gaps, medical costs, and job security, this conversation exposes the hard truth: many yacht crew have little to no protection unless they have pl...

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 visibility while underway.

This conversation breaks down the critical difference between basic tracking systems and full monitoring solutions, including real-time data on bilge levels, battery status, pitch, roll, and geofencing between...

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 superyacht industry.

This is a direct, experience-driven conversation that goes beyond theory and into how careers are actually built in yachting.

From maritime law and aviation law differences to the...

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 movement, breathwork, and therapeutic practice, Geraldine explains why self-trust, energy protection, and alignment are not optional for those operating in demanding environments where pressure, expectation, and external influence are constant.

This is not theory.

It is a practical...

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 create a pattern that impacts not only individual wellbeing, but also crew retention, performance, and overall vessel operations.

Alex Paterson shares how Crew Renew is working to change that by connecting ve...

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.

In this episode, host Marién Sarriera is joined by maritime lawyer and former officer Adria Notari to break down what happens after a fatal accident, s...

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 construction, efficient hull design, and emerging propulsion technologies such as hybrid systems, electric propulsion, and future methanol fuel solutions.

From the advantages of aluminum over GRP construction to the realities of building yachts for real offshore capability, this...

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, about the real world of ROV operations and the role these systems play across the offshore and maritime industries.

ROVs allow offshore teams to operate thousands of meters below the ocean surface in environments where human divers cannot safely...

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, resilience, and the ability to navigate demanding environments and personal challenges.

Geraldine shares how structured morning routines, meditation, body awareness, movement, and nutrition can help stabilize the nervous system and influence the tone of the entire day.

She...

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 yachting is becoming more important than ever.

The conversation explores how Maxine entered the superyacht industry, the realities of working onboard, and how her experience in yachting led to building a business that helps ma...

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 different approach to leadership, one grounded in trust, accountability, and psychological safety.

Chris explains why fear-based command can prevent critical information from reaching the bridge, why that matters for safety at sea, and how captains...

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 manufacturing luxury linens for superyachts, private residences, and aviation.

Heirlooms holds Royal Warrants from the British Royal Household, recognising decades of craftsmanship, reliability, and service at the highest level of luxury hospitality.

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 speaks with Nikki Coetzer and Charni Johnson, founders of Protecting Crew Lives (PCL) — an initiative created after the tragic loss of a young yacht crew member that sent shockwaves through the global yachting community.

What began as a response to one tragedy quickly exposed a deeper issue within the superyacht industry. Crew from around the world began sharing stories of bullying, harassment, assault, toxic onboard cultures and environments where re...

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 superyacht brokerage.

Hannah shares how mentorship, preparation, and persistence helped her move from crew into the highly competitive world of yacht brokerage, where trust, long-term relationships, and deep industry knowledge are essential. The conversation...

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 Swindell, President & CEO of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance.

Together they share the story behind the creation of the Marine Research Hub of South Florida and why collaboration between universities, industry lead...

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 working at sea and eventually expanded into development projects and the launch of a commercial real estate investment fund.

The conversation explores how the leadership, teamwork, and...

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, and why learning to regulate the nervous system has become one of the most important skills for maintaining mental and emotional wellbeing.

Drawing on trauma informed therapy, nervous system regulation practices, and embodied awareness techniques, Geraldine explains why...

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, about mentorship, captain vetting, and the growing need for professionalism across the global yacht industry.

Kevin explains why mentorship is one of the fastest ways t...

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, healthcare, and women’s empowerment.

Founded in 1970, ICE International is a Dutch family business specialising in bespoke handmade rugs and carpets used in superyachts, royal palaces, private aviation, five-star hotels, and luxury residences around the world. Alongside craftsmanship and design ex...

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 support services are becoming critical to the long-term sustainability of the industry.

At the center of the conversation is YachtCrewHelp, a confidential 24/7 multilingual helpline created specifically for yacht crew and their families, designed to provide in...

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 career in maritime law, and reflects on navigating a male-dominated industry where visibility, credibility and leadership carry additional weight.

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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, and unprocessed anger. The question is not why these emotions appear. The question is how we respond.

Drawing from trauma-informed therapy, nervous system regulation, yoga philosophy, and embodied awareness practices, Geraldine explains why anger often masks deeper grief...

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 literacy in yachting, and escaping the golden handcuffs.

From junior crew just starting out to seasoned captains approaching career transition, this episode breaks down how to build real wealth while working at sea.

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 psychology of ultra-wealth.

Kevin shares his journey from law and Goldman Sachs during the 2008 financial crisis to becoming one of the most respected voices in yacht journalism. They discuss authenticity in media, the rise of AI-generated...

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 security really means inside the superyacht industry.

As vessels become more connected through bridge systems, satellite communications, AV and IT infrastructure, crew devices and shore side management platforms, the operational attack surface expands. This conversation explores how cyber risk...

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 about the realities behind superyacht refits, obsolete PLC systems, skilled labour shortages, and the migration of vessels between the United States and Europe for technical support.

This is a direct conversation about what keeps...

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 to surface across industries, this episode offers a grounded and professional perspective rooted in trauma-informed practice, nervous system awareness, and embodied leadership.

With over 15 years of experience in yoga, therapeutic modalities, nervous system regulation, and holistic self-care education, Geraldine shares her observations on the difference...

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 departments operate in silos, how missing documentation and handovers create long-term disruption, and why structured onboarding is critical for program continuity.

The conversation explores the reality behind luxury service delivery, the psychology of crew turnover, and th...