The story behind the name ‘Joebaby’

Years ago, my former wife and I were at a program in Boston with a visiting sadhu from India. A short Indian woman in a red sarong, she talked about love, we chanted and some monks led a ceremony. At the end of the program, as she was leaving, everyone spilled out into the aisle to greet her. As she came by, she turned to me, gave me a big smile and said “See you later Joebaby.”

I’d never heard the name before. I felt flattered, then the moment passed.

My partner was quite impressed, and said it was significant. She started calling me Joebaby, and encouraged me to use the name. I was a bit shy at first, and over the years, I’ve discovered that the name Joebaby evokes a feeling of levity and sweetness.

Some people prefer to call me Joe and others enjoy the name Joebaby. Whichever you prefer!

Love,

Joebaby

The most jaw dropping interactions with dolphins every single day! Nick Shippen
Where do I begin?! We spent 1 of our 2 weeks in beautiful Bimini with The dolphin whisperer himself Joebaby, by the end of the week I was wishing we had spent the full 2 weeks with him. We had the most jaw dropping, most inspiring interactions with dolphins every single day! Every day was… Read more “The most jaw dropping interactions with dolphins every single day! Nick Shippen”
The most amazing experience for me and my family – John Gallagher, LearningHerbs.com
“This has been the most amazing experience for me and my family. The whole trip has been a huge adventure. We went from swimming with wild dolphins, hiking, hiking in a lava tube, swimming in a fresh water lava tube, exploring a rainforest; all kinds of amazing experiences. The most important thing of all of… Read more “The most amazing experience for me and my family – John Gallagher, LearningHerbs.com”
My first time swimming in open waters – Mathea Shippen
I went to Bimini in May, and met with Joebaby. It was my first time swimming in open waters, and with his expertise and knowledge of the ocean, he was great at making me feel completely safe and comfortable. So I could really enjoy my experience with the dolphins. He really goes above and beyond… Read more “My first time swimming in open waters – Mathea Shippen”
A life experience we’ll never forget! – Daniels family
“We would have to write a book to come close to describing the complete immersed beauty of the island of Bimini. We couldn’t have even come close to experiencing the full richness of ocean life without Joe Noonan’s expertise. Traveling with him as a personal guide provided us with comfort more than we expected. To… Read more “A life experience we’ll never forget! – Daniels family”
Your life will never be the same – Silke & her boys
“Thank you Joe. Every moment was special; the dolphins, the native virgin sandy beaches, the stingrays, the reefs with abundance of fish, the turtles, the giant nurse shark, or just hanging breathing in the indescribable blue Bimini water. Being home now I can see that the whole trip was one unending experience of FLOW, and… Read more “Your life will never be the same – Silke & her boys”
We met Paradise! – Salzmann family, Switzerland
(The Salzmann family has come on 3 trips so far. This letter is from their first trip. Highlights/bold is theirs) Dear Joe! Thank you for our wonderful trip in Bimini, we met Paradise! You really live what you say! It’s authentic, simple, joyful and you do it in such an loving way. We talk much about our meetings with all… Read more “We met Paradise! – Salzmann family, Switzerland”
Joe helped us realize our dreams – Gallagher family
“Last week, my family had the pleasure of swimming with wild dolphins in Hawaii. This is something I’d been dreaming of for 15 years. At 8 and 13 my kids are now good swimmers and comfortable in the water. None of us had done much snorkeling, though. Hiring Joe as a dolphin swimming guide was… Read more “Joe helped us realize our dreams – Gallagher family”
What a special week we had! – Rolf Winters & family
“Personally I still can’t fully comprehend our encounter with the spotted dolphins… man, that was an experience that’s engraved in my whole system. There were tears on the boat back to the airport. We had a hard time leaving Bimini – and leaving Joe. You don’t believe how all the kids have been making up… Read more “What a special week we had! – Rolf Winters & family”
Connecting with our unborn son by scanning my belly – Pregnant mom’s wish fulfilled
Joanna wanted her baby boy to meet the dolphins while he was still growing in her belly. So she and her partner Daniel and his mom left Holland to join me for a five day custom dolphin trip to Bimini. Joanna’s vision was having the wild dolphins scan her belly, so she and her baby might receive… Read more “Connecting with our unborn son by scanning my belly – Pregnant mom’s wish fulfilled”
Fraternal Twins – “To swim with dolphins in the wild was a long held dream of mine”
I took a great deal of time and research in planning for the trip that would become this spring’s trip to Bimini with Dolphin Whisperer, Joe Noonan. To swim with dolphins in the wild was a long held dream of mine. In hindsight the trip was more than I could have hoped for, and I… Read more “Fraternal Twins – “To swim with dolphins in the wild was a long held dream of mine””
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