The Mindful Surfer

Ep.65 | Winning Ways

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/

Ep.64 | Collision Course

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

Ep.63 | Those, Lazy-Hazy-Crazy, Days of Summer.

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
 

Ep 62 | The Wave

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
 

Ep.61 | Going for Gold.

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
 
 

Ep.60 | Endless Bummer

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

Ep.59 | Quiver, Quiver.

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

Ep.58 | New Balls Please!

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

Ep.57 | Mind Gains

This week we delve into micro waves, surf trips, sharks, acceptance and fear. Life can’t always be peeling waves and sunshine so how do we make the most of what we get from the ocean and back on land. We are working on mind gains along with full body training. Will is talking getting too lean and has Liam invented a new word?
All this and more in the wave pool barrel that is episode 57 of the Mindful Surfer show.
Mentioned in the show.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eugenie_Clark
 

Ep.56 | The Sound of Silence

Welcome back gang. This week we are looking at whether words can do justice to the joy of surfing and this beautiful thing that is life. We explore putting joy into all experiences, making the present moment your friend and tapping into the mysteries of the universe. Not to mention how having a back door into mindfulness through surfing connects surfers to spirituality.  
We chat play for it’s own sake, surfing like no one is watching, doing things for you alone and for the joy of expressing yourself without worrying what anyone thinks.  We have deep breathing for healing, challenges, novelty and flow.  
Will has been back to pumping surf and Liam is trying his best to keep JERFing.  
All this and more in the relaxing sea swim that is Episode 56 of the Mindful Surfer show.
Mentioned in this episode.
John Wayne Freeman – https://www.instagram.com/jonathanwaynefreeman/?hl=en
Echarkt Tolle - https://eckharttolle.com/
Joe Dizpenza - https://drjoedispenza.com/
Laird Hamilton - https://lairdhamilton.com/
Koa Smith =- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DrzRS9nXJs
Matthew Syed - https://www.matthewsyed.co.uk/6-most-frequently-asked-questions-about-bounce/
Ombe – Carver vs Smoothstar https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8tm4R6r6KM