Partners of Commercial Fishermen

How POCFs Handle Long Separations from Their Fishermen Ep. 40

A recent newsletter sent to our POCF community sparked some feelings for our readers and some from me, too. In this episode, I dive into the kinds of emotions you can have when your fisherman leaves (from sad to elation), why it's normal, and why it's imperative for our sanity. EXCLUSIVE OFFERS FOR POCFS!  > [FREE] Grab the FREE Budget Guide:  Wealth building, income tracking, organizing expenses, and growing investments for Commercial Fishing Couples to Thrive! https://meganwaldrep.us18.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=b6d913e3f80acf961202ec66d&id=96255ee25c > [FREE] 👯‍♀️ Visit the Lifestyle Blog! ⚓️This is where it all started. Our blog is a go-to resource for all things related to the Partners of Commercial Fishermen lifestyle! If you’re unsure where to start, consider this your home port. ➡️ Join us at pocfpride.com > [Join] Connect with other POCFs & get 1:1 support from me, along with expert advice in the private forum! If it feels aligned for you, click here in to join the private forum!  https://mailchi.mp/meganwaldrep/h5sjzsapku > [Order] WE NOW HAVE GEAR! We recently got a new logo, and we are STOKED to represent our crew! Show your POCF pride by rockin’ our new T’s and vinyl stickers. Check out the new POCF gear here: https://pocfpride.limitedrun.com/

Thousands of Crab Gear Replaced + $100K Raised in Less Than A Week! How the Newport Fishermen’s Wives Played a Role Ep. 39

When all was lost - ALL WAS NOT LOST! Here's how crab fishermen and West Coast communities rallied to replace up to 8,000 pot and raise over $114K in six days caused by the fire that swept Ilwaco Landing in Washington. Today's episode is with Taunette Dixson of the Newport Fishermen's Wives, giving us the back story on how they made this dream happen, mere days before the opener. Stories like this are what make our community so incredible. Hope you enjoy it! Resources from Episode: Newport Fishermen's Wives Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/NewportFishermensWives Website: https://www.newportfishermenswives.com/ EXCLUSIVE OFFERS FOR POCFS! > [FREE] Grab the FREE Budget Guide:  Wealth building, income tracking, organizing expenses, and growing investments for Commercial Fishing Couples to Thrive! https://meganwaldrep.us18.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=b6d913e3f80acf961202ec66d&id=96255ee25c > [FREE] 👯‍♀️ Visit the Lifestyle Blog! ⚓️This is where it all started. Our blog is a go-to resource for all things related to the Partners of Commercial Fishermen lifestyle! If you’re unsure where to start, consider this your home port. ➡️ Join us at pocfpride.com > [Join] Connect with other POCFs & get 1:1 support from me, along with expert advice in the private forum! If it feels aligned for you, click here in to join the private forum!  https://mailchi.mp/meganwaldrep/h5sjzsapku > [Order] WE NOW HAVE GEAR! We recently got a new logo, and we are STOKED to represent our crew! Show your POCF pride by rockin’ our new T’s and vinyl stickers. Check out the new POCF gear here: https://pocfpride.limitedrun.com/

The Emergency Kit You Didn’t Know You Need Aboard w/ Project Gabe Ep. 38

Overall wellness comes in many forms, and being prepared for an opioid overdose can help save a life and protect everyone on board! Denise Damewood is a public health nurse in Sitka and created Project Gabe in honor of her stepson, Gabe Johnston, who passed away from an opioid overdose in January 2022. Project Gabe is a resource for harm reduction that provides opioid misuse awareness, education, and recovery tools.  In this episode, Denise provides information on the use and limitations of opioid reversal medications, the importance of fentanyl testing strips, and the implementation of Naloxone emergency boxes across Alaska. Linkage to care in resources below! Show Resources:  National helpline 1-800-662-4357 (Open 24/7) More about Project Gabe: Projectgabe@alaska.gov Contact your Local Public Health Center to pick up a naloxone kit To access Naloxone kits by mail, contact Iknowmine.org and Project Hope, if you’re in Alaska, Projecthope@alaska.gov NAMI in Alaska- Alcohol Drug helpline 800-821-4357 Alaska Addiction Hotline 888-340-4035 (Open 24/7) Never Use Alone  Overdose Prevention Lifeline 877-696-1996 and Facebook group. Visit your local public health website/office to get free fentanyl testing strips and for further additional health assistance in your area Visit your local health department for family resources. For more information about opioids in Alaska, go to health.alaska.gov EXCLUSIVE OFFERS FOR POCFS! [FREE] Grab the FREE CUSTOMIZABLE BUDGET TEMPLATE FOR COMMERCIAL FISHING HOUSEHOLDS TO THRIVE to organize expenses, income, and investments and to help maintain wealth now and for your future! Click here for the Budget Freebie: https://meganwaldrep.us18.list-manage.com/subscribe/post?u=b6d913e3f80acf961202ec66d&id=96255ee25c   [FREE] 👯‍♀️ Visit the Lifestyle Blog! ⚓️This is where it all started. Our blog is a go-to resource for all things related to the Partners of Commercial Fishermen lifestyle! If you’re unsure where to start, consider this your home port. ➡️ Join us at pocfpride.com     [Join] Connect with other POCFs & get 1:1 support from me, along with expert advice in the private forum! If it feels aligned for you, click here to join the private forum!

I Tried the Energy Protection Trick & It Worked! Here’s How It Relates to Commercial Fishing Ep. 37

I share a personal story of how I used energy and breathwork tips this weekend and how it instantly worked when I faced an awkward confrontation, and how it relates to our lifestyle in commercial fishing.  Show Notes: Learn breathwork and energy healing on last week's podcast w Breathwork Facilitator, Reiki Master, and Somatic Coach Brenda Winkle : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/partners-of-commercial-fishermen/id1689251577?i=1000641932815 OFFERS MENTIONED IN EPISODE: [FREE] Grab the FREE Guide: Customizable Budget Template for Commercial Fishing Couples to Thrive to organize expenses, income, and investments and to help maintain wealth now and for your future! Budget Freebie: https://meganwaldrep.us18.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=b6d913e3f80acf961202ec66d&id=96255ee25c [FREE] 👯‍♀️ Visit the Lifestyle Blog! ⚓️This is where it all started. Our blog is a go-to resource for all things related to the Partners of Commercial Fishermen lifestyle! If you’re unsure where to start, consider this your home port. ➡️ Join us at pocfpride.com [Join] Connect with other POCFs & get 1:1 support from me along with expert advice in the private forum! If it feels aligned for you, click here in to join the private forum! Private Forum: https://mailchi.mp/meganwaldrep/h5sjzsapku

How-To Instantly Find Calm & Protect Your Energy with Breathwork Facilitator Brenda Winkle Ep. 36

Did you know Maine Lobstermen have adapted breathwork practices to help regulate stress? This episode is filled with calm and comfort for our mental wellness and emotional stability for the new year! I’m so honored to introduce Brenda Winkle, a certified advanced trauma-informed breathwork facilitator, somatic coach, and trauma-informed Reiki Master, into our community. Brenda shares with us the power of breathwork and the EASIEST breath pattern to calm the nervous system in seconds. It’s magic, it’s simple, and she’s sharing it all with you! We also discuss: Her 10-breath method for instantly calming anxiety.  “Chord cutting” and other methods to detach draining or negative energy. How to manage the inner “content” in our lives with the “context” of everyday experiences.  Plus, her *free mini-course* in the link below! Here are ways to connect with Brenda! www.brendawinkle.com IG: @brendawinkle FREE: Get instant access to Brenda’s mini-course, "Breathwork to Strengthen and Trust Intuition," to start feeling clarity and calm now! : https://www.brendawinkle.com/breathe  EXCLUSIVE OFFERS FOR POCFS! [FREE] Wealth building, income tracking, organizing expenses, and growing investments for Commercial Fishing Couples to Thrive! Grab the FREE Guide: https://meganwaldrep.us18.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=b6d913e3f80acf961202ec66d&id=96255ee25c  [Join] Want to connect virtually with other POCFs in our community? We’d love for you to join us in the private forum! The forum lets us chat with POCFs worldwide and share experiences and feelings without judgment because we get you! There are also monthly Zoom chats, private podcasts, an ongoing resource bank to help make the commercial fishing lifestyle easier, plus more ways to connect and feel supported in the on and off-season. If it feels aligned for you, click here to join the private forum!  [Order] WE NOW HAVE GEAR! We recently got a new logo, and we are STOKED to represent our crew! Show your POCF pride by rockin’ our new T’s and vinyl stickers. Check out the new POCF gear here!

Why I Did Therapy + Takeaways to Handle Anxiety In 2024 Ep. 35

Happy 2024! I’m excited to start our year off with the theme “Independence within a Strong Partnership.” The first place to start is supporting yourself so you can support others you love most. We can all benefit from learning some tools to help through challenging times, and at Partners of Commercial Fishermen, we’re here to do it together. Here are some helpful therapy takeaways for anxiety that we dive into in this episode:  Thought Stopping = visualize a big red stop sign in your mind to interrupt the thoughts that you were having that are escalating your anxiety. Meditative showers = wash away negative thoughts and anxiety. Go on a walk Listen to a happy/upbeat song Watch a funny video Do not judge your thoughts or analyze them.  Betterhelp.com (this is not sponsored)  EXCLUSIVE OFFERS FOR POCFS! [FREE] Get your *wealth* on lock with a CUSTOMIZABLE BUDGET TEMPLATE FOR COMMERCIAL FISHING HOUSEHOLDS. Check out ways to organize expenses, income, and investments and to help create wealth for your future! Budget Freebie: https://meganwaldrep.us18.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=b6d913e3f80acf961202ec66d&id=96255ee25c [Resources] Our lifestyle blog is full of freebies, stories from POCFs in our community, advice, and more! Check it out at pocfpride.com [Join] Want to connect virtually with other POCFs in our community? We’d love for you to join us in the private forum! The forum lets us chat with POCFs worldwide and share experiences and feelings without judgment because we get you! There are also monthly Zoom chats, private podcasts, an ongoing resource bank to help make the commercial fishing lifestyle easier, plus more ways to connect and feel supported in the on and off-season. If it feels aligned for you, click here to join the private forum! [Order] WE NOW HAVE GEAR! We recently got a new logo, and we are STOKED to represent our crew! Show your POCF pride by rockin’ our new T’s and vinyl stickers. Check out the new POCF gear here!

Part 3: How to Stay Sober w/ POCF Monique Coombs of the Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association

In this episode, Monique shares her journey to sobriety, her initiative "How to Stay Sober,” and the conscious choices she made that positively impacted her life. We also discuss the support available for those seeking to become sober or the sober curious. Resources from the episode: How to Stay Sober: https://www.aragostamama.com/how-to-stay-sober Visit Monique's blog: https://www.aragostamama.com/blog/2023/10/23/recommended-reading @AragostaMama on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CzU0bcnrUOi/?img_index=1 Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association: https://www.mainecoastfishermen.org/ One of my personal favorite alcohol-removed red wines: https://www.sechey.com/collections/red-wines/products/starla-red-blend RESOURCES JUST FOR POCFs [FREE] Commercial fishing has its challenges, and managing finances can be one of them.  Grab the FREE Guide: CUSTOMIZABLE BUDGET TEMPLATE FOR COMMERCIAL FISHING HOUSEHOLDS TO THRIVE to organize expenses, income, and investments and to help create wealth for your future! [Join] Want to connect virtually with other POCFs in our community? We’d love for you to join us in the private forum! The forum lets us chat with POCFs worldwide and share experiences and feelings without judgment because we get you! There are also monthly Zoom chats, private podcasts, an ongoing resource bank to help make the commercial fishing lifestyle easier, plus more ways to connect and feel supported in the on and off-season. If it feels aligned for you, click here to join the private forum! [Order] WE NOW HAVE GEAR! We recently got a new logo, and we are STOKED to represent our crew! Show your POCF pride by rockin’ our new T’s and vinyl stickers. Check out the new POCF gear here!

Part 2: Unintoxicated and Uncomplicated: How to Make ”Sober Curious” A Lifestyle Choice with Jessa Frances

Part 2 of the Dry December Series, Unintoxicated and Uncomplicated: How to Make "Sober Curious" A Lifestyle Choice with Jessa Frances Jessa is an alcohol-free beverage consultant, and in this episode, we touch on: Her journey to sobriety The Differences in “good for you” neurotropic, adaptogenic, and CBD drinks. Substituting normal drinking habits with all the healthy alternatives out there. Keep the conversation going with Jessa on Instagram @untoxicated.world, her website https://untoxicated.world/, and her sober lifestyle newsletter on Substack: https://jessafrances.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email. *As A Bonus to this episode, we've partnered with a non-alcoholic drink company, For Bitter For Worse. Use the code "POCF" for any purchase on their website to receive a discount on any product at ForBitterForWorse.com.  (Thank you, Jessa, for that connection, and CEO of For Bitter For Worse, Shelley Elkovich, for giving a special discount to our community!  RESOURCES Just for POCFs [Order] WE NOW HAVE GEAR! We recently got a new logo, and we are STOKED to represent our crew! Show your POCF pride by rockin’ our new T’s and vinyl stickers. Check out the new POCF gear here! [FREE] Commercial fishing has its challenges, and managing finances can be one of them.  Grab the FREE Guide: CUSTOMIZABLE BUDGET TEMPLATE FOR COMMERCIAL FISHING HOUSEHOLDS TO THRIVE to organize expenses, income, and investments and to help create wealth for your future! [Join] Want to connect virtually with other POCFs in our community? We’d love for you to join us in the private forum! The forum lets us chat with POCFs worldwide and share experiences and feelings without judgment because we get you! There are also monthly Zoom chats, private podcasts, an ongoing resource bank to help make the commercial fishing lifestyle easier, plus more ways to connect and feel supported in the on and off-season. If it feels aligned for you, click here to join the private forum!

Dry December Series Part 1: My Sober Story + 6 Tips That Helped Me Quit Drinking Alcohol

I decided December was a great time to introduce this series on sobriety (why wait until "dry January?"). This is the first part of the three-part series. The first episode features my sober story and six tips that helped me quit drinking, the second episode is an interview with a Non-Alcoholic beverage consultant Jessa Frances, and the third is the sober story of POCF Monique Coombs of the Maine Coast Fishermen's Association and her social media initiative, How To Stay Sober.  No matter if you’re contemplating sobriety, you are sober curious, or you are on the jouney of sobriety - YOU ARE NOT ALONE! For further help in navigating support, contact Narcotics Annonymous, Alcoholics Annonymous, & Al-Anon for family support. Blog: Addiction & Commercial Fishing: One Fisherman's Story -https://meganwaldrep.com/addiction-commercial-fishing/ RESOURCES Just for POCFs [Order] WE NOW HAVE GEAR! We recently got a new logo, and we are STOKED to represent our crew! Show your POCF pride by rockin’ our new T’s and vinyl stickers. Check out the new POCF gear here! [FREE] Commercial fishing has its challenges, and managing finances can be one of them.  Grab the FREE Guide: CUSTOMIZABLE BUDGET TEMPLATE FOR COMMERCIAL FISHING HOUSEHOLDS TO THRIVE to organize expenses, income, and investments and to help create wealth for your future! [Join] Want to connect virtually with other POCFs in our community? We’d love for you to join us in the private forum! The forum lets us chat with POCFs worldwide and share experiences and feelings without judgment because we get you! There are also monthly Zoom chats, private podcasts, an ongoing resource bank to help make the commercial fishing lifestyle easier, plus more ways to connect and feel supported in the on and off-season. If it feels aligned for you, click here to join the private forum!

Recap: Women in Commercial Fishing Panel & Pacific Marine Expo 2023

Today we're discussing the Women in Commercial Fishing Panel highlighting the POCF Community hosted by Julie Kuchepatov of Seafood Gender Equality. I'm also giving a full review of the highlights from the Pacific Marine Expo 2023 that may inspire you for the new year.  Episode Resources:  Project Gabe - Addressing onboard Opioid Overdose and Narcan support.  Marine Advisory Program Agent for Alaska Sea Grant Coast Guard Tips APP (to report sexual misconduct, abuse, and more): CGIS Tips, a free download from the App Store or Google Play Store. Email Coast Guard Investigative Services at CGISTIPS@uscg.mil or call the Coast Guard’s National Command Center (NCC) at 202-372-2100. They are available twenty-four hours a day, every day of the year.  POCF Bri Dwyer and Highliner Matt Alward: “Money for Fishing: Selling Direct, Grant Applications and More” Trish Whetstone; British Columbia Young Fishermen’s Network Julie Kuchepatov of Seafood and Gender Equality (SAGE) Galley Stories Podcast National Fisherman Magazine and Pacific Marine Expo   RESOURCES Just for POCFs [Order] WE NOW HAVE GEAR! We recently got a new logo, and we are STOKED to represent our crew! Show your POCF pride by rockin’ our new T’s and vinyl stickers. Check out the new POCF gear here! [FREE] Commercial fishing has its challenges, and managing finances can be one of them.  Grab the FREE Guide: CUSTOMIZABLE BUDGET TEMPLATE FOR COMMERCIAL FISHING HOUSEHOLDS TO THRIVE to organize expenses, income, and investments and to help create wealth for your future! [Join] Want to connect virtually with other POCFs in our community? We’d love for you to join us in the private forum! The forum lets us chat with POCFs worldwide and share experiences and feelings without judgment because we get you! There are also monthly Zoom chats, private podcasts, an ongoing resource bank to help make the commercial fishing lifestyle easier, plus more ways to connect and feel supported in the on and off-season. If it feels aligned for you, click here to join the private forum!