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Amanda Swinimer

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Broadcast Date – January 12, 2022 Our chats will be just that very conversational, not entirely sensible and with any luck totally enjoyable…  And with today’s guest the joy can be found on a whole lotta levels. First of all she’s a marine biologist who’s vast knowlege of seaweed has lead to a thriving business called Dakini Tidal Wilds through which she sells not only the seaweed she ethically harvests but also handcrafted teas, salves and lotions.  Her expertise has lead to her leading countless teaching workshops and immersive expeditions, plus speaking engagements all over the globe. AND she’s just released her first book entitled “The Science and Spirit of Seaweed: Discovering Food, Medicine and Purpose in the Kelp Forests of the Pacific Northwest.” So she’s pretty awesome and best of all I’m super joyful and oh so proud to tell you she’s my cousin too. So while she may have been born in Ontario – her roots run truly deep here in Nova Scotia with both of our father’s having been born in Gold River. So we’ll talk about all of that and so much more including how she found herself in the seaweed capital of the country and how her work found her face to face with one of the biggest underwater creatures in world. We’ll also get to First Things First, play a fun round of INsights IN 10 and even spin a couple of her favourite tunes along the way – so with all that ahead we best get to it. Here’s my telephone conversation with the one and only Amanda Swinimer.  You can find Amanda Swinimer online… Official website dakinitidalwilds.com  On Instagram and on Facebook too. You can listen to our podcast chat with Amanda’s talented brother Dan Swinimer by clicking here. We played some wonderful songs throughout the show and they’re all available on iTunes – to get a copy for your own collection click on the title – “Amanda” by Waylon Jennings, “Sail Away” by Lovd Ones, and “What We Leave Behind” by The East Pointers. To find The East Pointers post on Koady Chaisson’s passing click here.

Broadcast Date – January 12, 2022 Our chats will be just that very conversational, not entirely sensible and with any luck totally enjoyable… And with today’s guest the joy can be found on a whole lotta levels. First of all she’s a marine biologist who’s vast knowlege of seaweed has lead to a thriving business called Dakini Tidal Wilds through which she sells not only the seaweed she ethically harvests but also handcrafted teas, salves and lotions.  Her expertise has lead to her leading countless teaching workshops and immersive expeditions, plus speaking engagements all over the globe. AND she’s just released her first book entitled “The Science and Spirit of Seaweed: Discovering Food, Medicine and Purpose in the Kelp Forests of the Pacific Northwest.” So she’s pretty awesome and best of all I’m super joyful and oh so proud to tell you she’s my cousin too. So while she may have been born in Ontario – her roots run truly deep here in Nova Scotia with both of our father’s having been born in Gold River. So we’ll talk about all of that and so much more including how she found herself in the seaweed capital of the country and how her work found her face to face with one of the biggest underwater creatures in world. We’ll also get to First Things First, play a fun round of INsights IN 10 and even spin a couple of her favourite tunes along the way – so with all that ahead we best get to it. Here’s my telephone conversation with the one and only Amanda Swinimer. <a href="https://www.dakinitidalwilds.com/shop-online/the-science-spirit-of-seaweed-discovering-food-medicine-and-purpose-in-the-kelp-forests-of-the-pacific-northwest" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"></a>You can find Amanda Swinimer online… Official website <a href="https://www.dakinitidalwilds.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">dakinitidalwilds.com</a> On <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dakinitidalwilds/?hl=en" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dakinitidal.wilds.9" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> too. You can listen to our podcast chat with Amanda’s talented brother Dan Swinimer by clicking <a href="https://seaandbesceneandheard.com/2020/11/18/dan-swinimer/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. We played some wonderful songs throughout the show and they’re all available on iTunes – to get a copy for your own collection click on the title – <a href="https://music.apple.com/ca/album/amanda/385558807?i=385558973" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">“Amanda”</a> by Waylon Jennings, <a href="https://music.apple.com/ca/album/sail-away-feat-leilani-wolfgramm/893767315?i=893767362" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">“Sail Away”</a> by Lovd Ones, and <a href="https://music.apple.com/ca/album/what-we-leave-behind/1582224928?i=1582224933" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">“What We Leave Behind”</a> by The East Pointers. To find The East Pointers post on Koady Chaisson’s passing click <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CYezECspHeE/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

When most of us think of seaweed, what comes to mind is the slimy stuff that we avoid when we’re swimming in the sea. What comes to the mind of Amanda Swinimer is one of the world’s best, and most sustainable superfoods, which is also responsible for the absorption of a third of global atmospheric carbon dioxide! Amanda, 'the mermaid of the Pacific,' is the founder of Dakini Tidal Wilds, and is on a mission to educate the world about the remarkable properties of this under-appreciated member of the algae family. In today’s episode, get ready for a deep dive into the variety of types of seaweed that exist, why we should all incorporate seaweed into our diet, and the importance of protecting our wild seaweed stocks. If you’re hesitant about consuming seaweed, Amanda has products and recipe ideas which are sure to convert even the biggest skeptics! Key Points From This Episode:Examples of the different types of edible seaweeds. Amanda’s favorite seaweed to snack on.The limited variety of seaweeds sold in the shops.How different types of seaweeds are used in meals. Unique minerals found in seaweed. Some of the major health benefits of seaweed. The “user friendly” version of seaweed that Amanda sells. A fun fact about dark sea lettuce. Compounds in seaweeds that excite Amanda the most.The sustainability potential of seaweed as a food source. Factors contributing to the decline of kelp in the oceans. Impacts of the decline in kelp on ocean ecosystems. How we can all do our part to protect kelp and other seaweeds. Why you should be checking the sources of the seaweed that you buy.An explanation from Amanda about the spiritual side of seaweed.One of Amanda’s favorite ways to cook seaweed.Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Dakini Tidal Wilds WebsiteAmanda Swinimer on InstagramThe Science and Spirit of Seaweed on Harbour PublishingThe Science and Spirit of Seaweed on Chapters Indigo Deliciously GeekyDeliciously Geeky on Instagram The Natural Health Influencer on FacebookVista MagazineVista Magazine on Instagram

When most of us think of seaweed, what comes to mind is the slimy stuff that we avoid when we’re swimming in the sea. What comes to the mind of Amanda Swinimer is one of the world’s best, and most sustainable superfoods, which is also responsible for the absorption of a third of global atmospheric carbon dioxide! Amanda, 'the mermaid of the Pacific,' is the founder of Dakini Tidal Wilds, and is on a mission to educate the world about the remarkable properties of this under-appreciated member of the algae family. In today’s episode, get ready for a deep dive into the variety of types of seaweed that exist, why we should all incorporate seaweed into our diet, and the importance of protecting our wild seaweed stocks. If you’re hesitant about consuming seaweed, Amanda has products and recipe ideas which are sure to convert even the biggest skeptics!  Key Points From This Episode:<ul><li>Examples of the different types of edible seaweeds. </li><li>Amanda’s favorite seaweed to snack on.</li><li>The limited variety of seaweeds sold in the shops.</li><li>How different types of seaweeds are used in meals. </li><li>Unique minerals found in seaweed. </li><li>Some of the major health benefits of seaweed. </li><li>The “user friendly” version of seaweed that Amanda sells. </li><li>A fun fact about dark sea lettuce. </li><li>Compounds in seaweeds that excite Amanda the most.</li><li>The sustainability potential of seaweed as a food source. </li><li>Factors contributing to the decline of kelp in the oceans. </li><li>Impacts of the decline in kelp on ocean ecosystems. </li><li>How we can all do our part to protect kelp and other seaweeds. </li><li>Why you should be checking the sources of the seaweed that you buy.</li><li>An explanation from Amanda about the spiritual side of seaweed.</li><li>One of Amanda’s favorite ways to cook seaweed.</li></ul> Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:<a href="https://www.dakinitidalwilds.com/bio" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dakini Tidal Wilds Website</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/dakinitidalwilds/?hl%3Den" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amanda Swinimer on Instagram</a><a href="https://harbourpublishing.com/products/9781550179613" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Science and Spirit of Seaweed on Harbour Publishing</a><a href="https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/the-science-and-spirit-of/9781550179613-item.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Science and Spirit of Seaweed on Chapters Indigo </a><a href="https://allisontannis.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Deliciously Geeky</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/locations/321788744624598/allison-tannis-nutrition-expert-author" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Deliciously Geeky on Instagram </a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/naturalhealthinfluencer/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Natural Health Influencer on Facebook</a><a href="https://vistamagazine.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vista Magazine</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/vistamagcanada/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vista Magazine on Instagram</a>

Ep 52: Amanda Swinimer with the Superpowers of Seaweed

Amanda Swinimer completed her BSc+ at Dalhousie University with an advanced major in Marine Biology and a minor in Oceanography. Amanda furthered her education by apprenticing for two years with a wise herbal teacher, Bernice Woolham, and studying with the ‘Kelp Doctor’, Dr. Louis Druehl. Her deep love of the ocean and the rainforest brought her to the west coast of Vancouver Island where she started her own business, Dakini Tidal Wilds, in 2003. For 15 years, Amanda has been sustainably harvesting, by hand, edible seaweeds, wild herbs and crafting products from these wild gifts. For most of these years, she has been sharing her passion for the wild gifts of our coastline with many people through a variety of hands-on teaching methods and with a focus of sustainability and respect for our rare coast. She has taught at the University of Victoria, Bamfield Marine Science Center, Royal Roads University, public schools and through private venues.

Amanda Swinimer completed her BSc+ at Dalhousie University with an advanced major in Marine Biology and a minor in Oceanography. Amanda furthered her education by apprenticing for two years with a wise herbal teacher, Bernice Woolham, and studying with the ‘Kelp Doctor’, Dr. Louis Druehl. Her deep love of the ocean and the rainforest brought her to the west coast of Vancouver Island where she started her own business, Dakini Tidal Wilds, in 2003. For 15 years, Amanda has been sustainably harvesting, by hand, edible seaweeds, wild herbs and crafting products from these wild gifts. For most of these years, she has been sharing her passion for the wild gifts of our coastline with many people through a variety of hands-on teaching methods and with a focus of sustainability and respect for our rare coast. She has taught at the University of Victoria, Bamfield Marine Science Center, Royal Roads University, public schools and through private venues.