The WAVE Arrábida Podcast

In this episode of WAVE–Arrábida, we sit down with Teresa Sousa and Beto (Felisberto Brito) from Surf Farm Caparica, a non-profit project rooted in Costa da Caparica that brings together ocean, land, and people.
Beto — a surfer, fisherman, and organic farmer — shares how living close to nature has shaped his vision for a simpler and more connected way of life. Together with Teresa, they are creating spaces where social surf sessions, regenerative agriculture, and community events come together to support wellbeing, learning, and connection with nature.
A conversation about community, simplicity, and the powerful relationship between the ocean, the land, and the people who care for them.

Support Sutf Fram Caparica here:
@surf.farm.caparica

In this episode of WAVE–Arrábida, we’re joined by Jana Zappe — a somatic bodyworker and embodiment coach who supports women in reconnecting with their bodies and inner sense of freedom.

Together we explore what embodiment really means in everyday life, the challenges of running your own business, and why staying connected to your body can be such a powerful guide through it all. Jana also shares how her work helps women move through shame and rediscover a deeper sense of self-connection.
We also talk about the role the Arrábida landscape plays in her work, and how nature can support the process of coming back home to yourself.
A grounded and honest conversation about embodiment, resilience, and reconnecting with both body and nature.
Check out Jana's work here
www.janazappe.com
Instagram: @jana.zappe

In this episode of WAVE-Arrábida, we’re joined by Lydia, dancer, performer, and founder of Lydia Creative World — a project that brings together dance, theatre, and creative education to inspire people of all ages across the Arrábida region.
Through performances, workshops, and participatory artistic projects, Lydia creates spaces where imagination, body, and emotion meet — helping children, families, and communities reconnect with themselves and with each other. We talk about the power of art as a universal language, the role of creativity in wellbeing, and what it means to build inclusive cultural experiences outside traditional stages.

Check out and support Lydia's work here:
https://www.instagram.com/lydiacreativeworld
https://linktr.ee/lydiacreativeworld,

In this episode of WAVE-Arrábida, we’re joined by Rita, founder of Tiny Mangoes — a project born between the lab and the kitchen, where science meets conscious cooking to make veganism simple, accessible, and delicious.
With a background in toxicology and academia, Rita shares her journey from scientific research to creating a solo business centred on plant-based food, workshops, and community learning. We talk about food as activism, the power of sharing knowledge, and how everyday meals can become acts of regeneration for our health, the planet, and other animals.
Support Rita and follow her journey:https://www.instagram.com/tiny.mangoes

In this episode of WAVE-Arrábida, Marianna sits down with Inês Lacerda, a marine conservation officer at SPEA (Portuguese Society for the Study of Birds), to explore the hidden world of seabird conservation.
From seabird colonies to the growing role of social media in conservation, Inês shares how science, volunteering, and environmental communication come together to protect marine life — and why connecting people to nature is just as important as collecting data.

Check out SPEA here
https://spea.pt
https://www.instagram.com/spea_birdlife