Mermaid Mode Intro episode artwork

EPISODE · Feb 22, 2026 · 1 MIN

Mermaid Mode Intro

from Mermaid Mode · host Sasha Bondareva

In this first episode, I introduce Mermaid Mode — a podcast about women and water.This is a space for women who feel called to the ocean, lakes, rivers, and cold plunges. Women who compete in watersports, build careers in the water industry, write about water, research it, teach it, protect it — or simply return to it again and again because it makes them feel alive.In this episode, I share why I started this podcast, what “Mermaid Mode” means, and what you can expect from future conversations.Different paths. Different disciplines. One shared current.Dive deep. Stay wild.

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Feb 22, 2026

Embed this episode

Ready to play

Mermaid Mode Intro

0:00 1:38

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

F*ck Surviving, We're Thriving Malina Lopez Hello beautiful humans! I have been on my holistic healing journey since 2020 after a massive awakening thanks to a sound healing ceremony. Since then I have dedicated my free time to health and healing (when I'm not too consumed with being a mama of two). Health is something that has always been important to me, but healing myself in a holistic way has allowed me to become a version of myself I am truly proud of. I had no idea there was an option for living life outside of survival mode. As someone who has been in some state of fight, flight or freeze since I was a small child the idea of any other life seemed out of reach and down right unrealistic. I honestly thought how I was living and feeling was totally normal. Once I started to heal all parts of myself down to the cells I am made up of I realized life is so much more than people pleasing, anxiety attacks and living life in a haze. I've been exciting that survival mode and entering my era of thriving.  I feel ready and so e Explicit Depresh Mode with John Moe John Moe, Maximum Fun Join host John Moe (The Hilarious World of Depression) for honest, relatable, and, yes, sometimes funny conversations about mental health. Hear from comedians, musicians, authors, actors, and other top names in entertainment and the arts about living with depression, anxiety, and many other common disorders. Find out what they’ve done to address it, what worked, and what didn’t. Depresh Mode also features useful insights on mental health issues with experts in the field. It’s honest talk from people who have been there and know their stuff. No shame, no stigma, and more laughs than you might expect. Explicit The Complex Trauma Podcast Sarah Herstich A podcast for anyone healing from complex PTSD, childhood emotional neglect, and the patterns you've been carrying without knowing what to call them.Hosted by EMDR and somatic trauma therapist Sarah Herstich, each episode gets into nervous system healing, trauma responses, and what it actually takes to stop living in survival mode.If you've spent years people-pleasing, apologizing for existing, or holding it together on the outside while unraveling on the inside, this is for you.We talk about the fawn response, toxic shame, hypervigilance, and why your body still doesn't feel safe even when nothing bad is happening. No bypassing, no Band-Aids, just honest conversation about healing from complex trauma and getting your life back.Whether you're just figuring out what CPTSD is or you've been in therapy for years, you'll find nervous system education, somatic practices, and someone who actually understands what you' Explicit ABGW - Amazing, Brilliant, Gorgeous, Wonderful Cheryl Paris  From struggle to strength, with care you can feel. ABGW  stands for Amazing, Brilliant, Gorgeous, Wonderful. ABGW helps women who feel “not quite happy” in a life that looks good on paper move from survival mode to self-led strength, with practical tools, gentle humour, and zero fluff. ABGW is Amazing, Brilliant, Gorgeous, Wonderful: A Trauma-Aware Project by Cheryl Paris. I work with women who feel misaligned in a life that’s “fine” but not fulfilling. Through conversations, coaching prompts, and small doable practices, I help you move from constant coping to steady, self-led living. Gentle where it matters, firm where it counts, always respectful of your pace. The names in shared stories have been changed to protect the privacy of individuals. Experiences are drawn from real events and are offered for reflection and education, not as medical or psychological advice. If you feel distressed, step away and seek appropriate support. <b Explicit

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Mermaid Mode?

This episode is 1 minute long.

When was this Mermaid Mode episode published?

This episode was published on February 22, 2026.

Can I download this Mermaid Mode episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!