The Mindful Surfer
Whether it is surf doubt, ego battles or achy joints - the mindful surfer is an exploration of themes for the everyday ocean lover, beginners and improvers, focusing on mind body and stoke. Our mission - to be a force for gratitude and good vibes - building a community of surfers in an authentic, open, ego-free environment with loads of room for learning, growth, development and of course mistakes! It’s never too late to follow your dream or surf better . Big love - Liam and Will
Whether it is surf doubt, ego battles or achy joints - the mindful surfer is an exploration of themes for the everyday ocean lover, beginners and improvers, focusing on mind body and stoke. Our mission - to be a force for gratitude and good vibes - building a community of surfers in an authentic, open, ego-free environment with loads of room for learning, growth, development and of course mistakes! It’s never too late to follow your dream or surf better . Big love - Liam and Will
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Episodes
Oct 12, 2021
Board Joy Myths
Oct 12, 2021
Oct 12, 2021
52 min
We're back!
This week, we're recording ep67 in our new outdoor studio with birds and squirrels for company
We cover recent visits to the Bristol Wave and talk about how board chat raises that classic surfing statement; 'the perfect board'. Perfect for what? Turns, barrels, carving or soul arching?
Where does it end?
It doesn't...we keep searching for surf perfection because there is no destination and the happiness is in leaving the unanswerable unanswered - in discovering what new board, new idea, new wave, new hack, new exercise can do to take our stoke to the next level.
Yewoooooo!
Sep 27, 2021
Ep.66 | Poo Stance
Sep 27, 2021
Sep 27, 2021
1hr 4 min
Welcome back gang, We are out of the studio testing new audio equipment for this episode and without our editor so forgive any blips! This week we are mulling performance anxiety, poo explosions, board choice, dogs, dream surfs, spirituality and the universe.
All this and so much more in the rolling shore break that is episode 66 of the Mindful Surfer show.
Sep 20, 2021
Ep.65 | Winning Ways
Sep 20, 2021
Sep 20, 2021
48 min
We are chatting bio mechanics, body movements, surfing technique, OMBE, winning competitions and why if you can’t do it on land you can’t do it in the ocean. We discuss why we are keeping the show as ABC, ‘anything but covid’. We talk non judgement, taking feedback and trying to embrace oneness.
Liam’s squad have brought back medals from the regional competition and Will is quoting his favourite film.
There is joy, freedom, fear, board choice, Keanu Reeves, slowing down, unexpected surfs and more if you can paddle out to join us for the latest set wave that is Episode 65 of the Mindful Surfer Show.
Mentioned in the show.
https://ombe.co/courses/surfing-analysis/
Sep 13, 2021
Ep.64 | Collision Course
Sep 13, 2021
Sep 13, 2021
47 min
Hello again gang, is summer really over and is the promised swell now on its way? This week we are paddling out to chat crazy line ups, comedy surfing, red and yellow flags, boogie boarding, spontaneity, shore dump barrels, being a mindful parent on the beach, the side effects of excess, body awareness and training our weaknesses.
Liam surfs Fistral for the first time ever and find out why Will has been falling foul of lifeguards at his local. All this and more in the spilling September wave that is episode 64 of the Mindful Surfer show.
Mentioned in the show.
Seb Smart - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=slTpX2aXdJ0
https://www.instagram.com/fringesurfing/
https://www.adrenalinquarry.co.uk/
Icons of Surf https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJOKVxFHo8Y
Sep 7, 2021
Sep 7, 2021
51 min
Thanks for tuning in gang. We are back in the studio after our extended break to chat holidays, summer mayhem, neggy vibes, ‘pub surfers’ , big crowds, mush burgers, gratitude, stress, triggers, breathing, mindset and more.
We look at mid-lengths, as Will tries out his new board and Liam is still having a summer romance with his Mick Fanning foamie.
Jump in and paddle out to greet the arrival of the early autumn swell that is episode 63 of the Mindful Surfer show.
Mentioned in the show.
Ornella Nicolosi https://games.crossfit.com/athlete/951326
Mason Ho https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gV0jPJoY_7M
Aug 16, 2021
Ep 62 | The Wave
Aug 16, 2021
Aug 16, 2021
1hr 4 min
Welcome back Mindful Surfers we are back after a week off for weddings and holidays to dive straight into other podcasts, joy, face to face energy, human conversations, sharing joy, ancestral connections, finding your good vibe tribes and surrounding yourself with genuine friends.
We discuss our most recent trip to try the advanced left and right at the Bristol wave, talking through all of our learnings from being in a man made wave pool. We even mull which one would we build if we had Matt Biolos’ money! We cover food, meat eating, comparison and being able to approach all topics with nuance and an appreciation of rational debate on all sides of every discussion.
There is more on seeing yourself on camera, Will is quoting Marcel Proust and Liam has Clayton’s (OMBE) words ringing in his ears as he is trying things at the Wave.
Mentioned in the show.
https://grumpysurfer.podbean.com/
https://theuksurfshow.co.uk/
https://www.joerogan.com/
https://surfsplendorpodcast.com/
https://ombe.co/courses/surfing-analysis/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVsBHxnSeWg
Jul 30, 2021
Ep.61 | Going for Gold.
Jul 30, 2021
Jul 30, 2021
43 min
Welcome back gang. This week we chat Rob Machado's hair, surfing as dancing, over excitement, being kind to yourself and the sun, sea and surf combo as an aphrodisiac.
We talk Matt Biolos, lost surfboards, Olympic champion Carissa Moore and everyday surfing. Fantasy surf spots, breathwork and surf-life parallels, personal responsibility and getting the best out of surfing and life.
Will finds time to play the bird, muffin or horse game and Liam is looking forward to an imminent trip to the Wave.
All this and of course much, much, more in the wave park barrel that is episode 61 of the Mindful Surfer show.
Big shout out Italo and Carissa on winning Olympic Gold in Tokyo!
Mentioned in the show
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%8Dtalo_Ferreira
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2021/jul/27/tokyo-olympic-games-2020-surfing-gold-medals
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carissa_Moore
https://lostsurfboards.net/
https://www.instagram.com/jonathanwaynefreeman/?hl=en
https://www.instagram.com/barton_lynch/?hl=en
Jul 23, 2021
Ep.60 | Endless Bummer
Jul 23, 2021
Jul 23, 2021
47 min
Welcome back Mindful Surfers. We are into week 2 of another summer flat spell and as well as baking in a super-hot studio we are chatting image, ethical surf wear, being marketed to, surf shop aromas, boards that make you a better human and subjective wellbeing. We look at wellness influencing on social media and the need to do your own research.
Liam is trying to dress like a surfer while he isn’t surfing and Will is talking chaffing. The Mindless surfer makes a reappearance and this time he has company.
There is Chaos, heat, nudity and much much more, all in the micro summer wave that is Episode 60 of the Mindful Surfer show.
Mentioned in the show.
Jamie O’Brien https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo_q6aOlvPH7M-j_XGWVgXg
Ben Gravy https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4qa5EroJxnQM6Sng9WhgsQ
https://www.aubreymarcus.com/blogs/aubrey-marcus-podcast
Jul 16, 2021
Ep.59 | Quiver, Quiver.
Jul 16, 2021
Jul 16, 2021
50 min
Welcome back gang, thanks for paddling back out for another session. This week we are chatting boards, judgement, image, coaching platforms and getting the most out of our surfs. We mull the tyranny of choice , eating clean, living in a distraction economy and how meditation is the ultimate balance to this ‘always-on’ world.
There are mind body connections, Liam is learning when to rest and Will is plugging his book
All this and so much more in the wedgy shore break that is Episode 59 of the Mindful Surfer show.
Mentioned in the show.
https://ombe.co/courses/surfing-analysis/
https://surfstrengthcoach.com/program/free-surf-training-program/
https://kalebrock.com.au/surf/?v=ef10366317f4
https://www.instagram.com/surf_fit_academy/?hl=en
https://www.waterstones.com/book/filling-the-happiness-gap/will-foster/9781781809440
Jul 9, 2021
Ep.58 | New Balls Please!
Jul 9, 2021
Jul 9, 2021
48 min
Dead donkeys, vitamin D in places the sun doesn’t shine, naked surfing, liberation, rare pumping summer swells and dream sessions. Joy, laughter, high vibes, attraction, abundance, breathwork and more in the sun drenched July session that is Episode 58 of the Mindful Surfer show.
Mentioned in the show
https://vimeo.com/ondemand/flickpalmateerskindeep
https://www.instagram.com/flickpalmateer/?hl=en



