In this soul-soaked episode of Paddle Forward, Anacani Walters explores the deeper layers of heat exhaustion—not just physical, but mental, emotional, and energetic. Sharing a real-life moment from the Okinawa zoo (hello, toddler meltdown in the sun 🌞), she walks you through how to listen to your body like you would your child—before it’s in crisis mode.

Whether you’re a paddleboard beginner or just trying to parent through a sticky summer, this episode will help you create real-time tools for hydration, breath, self-regulation, and radical preparation.

This episode is for:

• Mamas running hot, fast, and overwhelmed

• Women pushing through burnout (and needing permission to pause)

• SUP-curious souls wondering how to start with confidence

[00:00:00] Intro: It doesn’t take a crisis to be exhausted
[00:01:13] Splash pad story: Toddler meltdowns + Bento wins
[00:02:27] Signs of heat exhaustion you might be missing
[00:03:31] SUP as a safety model for everyday life
[00:04:08] The body is a body of water—stop treating it like a robot
[00:05:19] Hydration, meals, rest: A 3-point body check-in
[00:06:10] Call to care: Free guides, support, and final Okinawa summer sessions
[00:07:22] Wrap-up: Ocean wisdom, mermaid mantras, and your seasonal shift

🧜🏽‍♀️ Free SUP Confidence Booster Guide
Feel safer and more empowered on the water—even if you’re nervous, new, or not sure you “fit the mold.”
👉 https://phatmermaids.com/sup-confidence

🧘🏽‍♀️ Staying Sane as a Busy Parent Guide
Daily mindset & energy reset tips for moms juggling summer heat, toddler meltdowns, and identity shifts.
→ Get it inside the EmpowerHER Mama Collective FB group
👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/empowerhermamacollective

📍 Okinawa Friends: Let’s Paddle Together!
This is my final summer offering in-person stand-up paddleboard lessons on island. Book now!
👉 https://phatmermaids.com

📲 Let’s Stay Connected
IG (SUP Life & Mermaid Magic): @phatmermaids
IG (Personal + Matrescence): @anacaniwalters
Podcast: https://anacaniwalters.podbean.com