Partners of Commercial Fishermen

Part 6 of a special farewell arc to the Partners of Commercial Fishermen Podcast, we revisit the original blog post that inspired a global community of commercial fishing partners.

In today’s episode:

• The fear that shows up when communication disappears
• How to stay grounded during the silence
• Balancing love and ...

Part 5 of a special farewell arc to the Partners of Commercial Fishermen Podcast, we revisit the original blog post that inspired a global community of commercial fishing partners.

In today’s episode:

• The emotional rollercoaster of missing them
• How love strengthens in the space between
• Support for when reunions feel weird AF

✨ Downloa...

This is Part 4 in a special farewell arc to the Partners of Commercial Fishermen Podcast. We revisit the original blog post that inspired a global community of commercial fishing partners.

In today’s episode:

• The moment you realize you’re part of the industry, too
• Knowledge builds confidence + advocacy
• Claiming your identity in the fishing...

In this special farewell arc to the Partners of Commercial Fishermen Podcast (rebrand on Jan. 7th!), I revisit the original stories that inspired a global community of partners of commercial fishermen.

In today’s episode:

• Surviving “boat talk”
• Feeling left out before you find your place
• What support looks like in the early stages

 The POCF Origin Series | Part 2 of 9

In this special farewell arc to the Partners of Commercial Fishermen Podcast, I revisit the original stories that inspired a global community of commercial fishing partners.

In today’s episode:

• Falling in love and into advocacy without meaning to
• How food becomes personal when you know the hands behind it
• Paying attention to where s...

In this special farewell series to the Partners of Commercial Fishermen Podcast (rebrand ahead!), I revisit the original stories that inspired a global community of commercial fishing families.

In today’s episode:

• Being introduced to a lifestyle most people never see
• The shock of how big the fishing industry really is
• Falling in love with ...

This week, we’re digging into what happens when your role changes or you’re no longer in the day-to-day of a career you once lived.

In this episode, I share:

• How to stay connected even when your role evolves
• My experience speaking at the Ocean Innovation Conference - just one day before I shared that we sold the boat
• The panel questions I answered, and how you can make them your own when you speak about your former career.

Commercial fishing isn’t just a job. It’s a lifestyle that shapes both the fisherman and their partner. But what happens when that identity changes?

In this episode, we explore:

• Life after the boat
• The “messy middle” of transition
• and how to reconnect with yourself when the lifestyle that defined you evolves.

Let's dive in.

RESOURCES:

Spend less energy worrying about your loved...

Today, we’re talking with Beth Casoni of the Massachusetts Lobstermen’s Association about something that goes deeper than just fishing: it’s about community, care, and what happens when the unthinkable strikes.

As we know, the sea is unpredictable, but amid that risk is a tight-knit community that shows up for one another in powerful ways. 

We’ll talk about how lobstering families support each other, how MLA steps in during shifts...

This feels like a big “get” for the POCF community. Today, I’m sharing our feature on the Bristol Bay Fisheries Report from July 18, 2025, with Kendra Hanna, a KDLG fish reporter and freelance radio and podcast producer.

KDLG is THE radio station that fishermen listen to daily while in Bristol Bay, Alaska, and it was such an honor to share personal stories and highlight how families and partners of commercial fishermen form the bac...

Today’s episode is a big one. On the first day of spiny lobster season, we announce something deeply personal: Chris and I sold the fishing business.

Chris has been fishing since he was 15—lobster, salmon, sea cucumber, Bristol Bay—you name it. Over 15 seasons, I’ve been alongside him, which eventually inspired the creation of the Partners of Commercial Fishermen. Selling the Joseph Warren marks the end of a chapter and the start o...

In this episode, I’m sharing advice straight from our private POCF chat community — the kind of support you’ll find in this safe, just-for-us space, like:

• Why feeling “lost” is actually a normal (and necessary) part of growth
• How old comforts like shopping, sweets, or scrolling can lose their spark — and what that really means
• Real advice an...

Do finances scare or bore you, yet you stress out when tax season approaches? You're not alone! In this episode, I sit down with Chris Capone to explore how the right guidance can help you save money and reduce stress in your fishing business or personal business. 

What we learn in this episode:

• The difference between an accountant and a CPA—and which you might need.
• ...

Sometimes, a routine can help you feel grounded, while other times, it can leave you feeling like you’re going through the motions in robot mode. The best part is that we don’t have to make huge changes to bring more joy into everyday life. 

What We Learn in This Episode:

• Easy shifts wake up your brain and make life feel more alive.
• Small changes to refresh your daily r...

I invite you to catch Part 1 through the link below!

"Does this make me less of a strong woman because I am lonely?"

That was a mic drop moment for me. Loneliness hit me hard at the beginning of the year, and I was kind of...confused. How can I feel this way when I love alone time? In this episode, we go deep with Brenda Winkle, who is an energetic leadership guide, intuitive channel, and somatic mentor. 

We released Part 2 of this...

Today, I sit down with Lena Kalafor, a member of the POCF private group chat membership, who lives in Florida while her fisherman, James, a clammer, works on a vessel off the coast of New Jersey. 

In this episode, Lena opens up about finding community, the quirks of reunions, her advocacy efforts against offshore wind farms, and more. Plus, you’re going to appreciate the inspo for her latest spice business, Knead 2 Relax, as it dir...

What’s it like to be a Partner of a Commercial Fisherman in Australia? In this episode, we meet Angela Barnes — a veteran POCF from Port Broughton, South Australia. 

From raising kids while holding down the fort to crab pots and “hook boats,” Angela’s story shows us that no matter where we live, the emotional tides of this life are universal. Tune in to hear how she finds joy, peace, and purpose through it all.

In This Episode, You...

Part 2 of this series, and this one’s for all the mamas raising littles while their partners are out at sea. 💛

In this episode, we sit down with Becca Bissett, a POCF mama living in Fairhaven, Massachusetts. Becca shares what it’s like to raise her two-year-old son while her husband Matt fishes for scallops out of New Bedford for weeks at a time, with no off-season in sight.

✨ In This Episode, You’ll Hear:

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