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Tuesday Aug 18, 2020
Tuesday Aug 18, 2020
In episode 12 of The Mindful Surfer Podcast Will and Liam start their conversation by talking about empathy towards beginner surfers. They give 3 tips on how to get back to surfing easier after a break and talk about the benefits of keeping a beginner mindset. After meditation practice, Will talks about stress management and recommends movement specialist Dr. Ailish Mclaughlin https://www.instagram.com/ailishgetsbetter/
In the Mind, Body, Stoke segment Will talks about healing aspects of stretching. He recommends checking out Tony Riddle on the floor based sitting https://tonyriddle.com/ They talk about habits and how it's best to start doing something right now to change them more effectively. They talk about books "The Power of Habit" by Charles Duhigg and "Lights Out: Sleep, Sugar, and Survival" by Bent Formby and T. S. Wiley. Will announces his brothers as guests in the next episode.
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Wednesday Aug 12, 2020
Wednesday Aug 12, 2020
In episode 11 of The Mindful Surfer Podcast Will and Liam start their conversation by talking about improvement off surfing kit over the years, prices of kit, and buying vs. not buying new equipment. They recommend Need Essentials brand https://needessentials.com/ as well as Salted Spirit Podcast https://saltedspirit.com/ on financial wellness. Will talks about his path of gratitude and being happy with what you have right now. He talks about the link between mind and body and recommends Dr. Wayne Dyer https://www.drwaynedyer.com/
In the end, Will announces guests for the next episode, and Liam talks about anxiety in surfing and about perceived vs. real danger. He gives advice on overcomyng fears and finding happiness on that journey. Check out Monthy Python sketch Liam mentioned https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7tvauOJMHo
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Tuesday Aug 04, 2020
Tuesday Aug 04, 2020
In episode 10 of The Mindful Surfer Podcast Will and Liam start their conversation by talking about Liam's trip to Cornwall and about safety issues of using hard boards. They recommend Controler Futures fins https://futuresfins.com/products/controller-quad Will talks about surfing in summer and winter, and his book Filling the Happiness Gap. He recommends checking out Maya Angelou, a self-help author. After meditation practice, they talk about dealing with your thoughts in bad situations and being aware of your thoughts instead of trying to change them. They recommend the book Mindset by Carol Dweck. Will shares the story of his career paths as a self-help guide and gym trainer and talks about a growth mindset.
In the Mind, Body, Stoke segment Liam talks about challenges from the "Real World", how they have impacted him and how he combines them with surfing. Will talks about balancing between surfing and chores and dealing with getting overwhelmed. Liam talks about his love for the beer, and how beer is beneficial for health. Check out a study that shows beer is great painkiller https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/two-pints-beer-paracetamol-painkillers-pain-relief-study-university-greenwich-a7708991.html Will talks about dealing with pain in his knee and recommends Dr. Joseph Mccole on pain in joints. In the last Surf Media Insight segment, they talk about The water people podcast with Gerry Lopez on the show and discuss talking vs silence in the lineup https://waterpeoplepodcast.com/
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Tuesday Jul 28, 2020
Tuesday Jul 28, 2020
In episode 9 of The Mindful Surfer Podcast Will and Liam start their conversation by talking about their passion for the bif-bat game (beach tennis) and feeling of flow they received from it. Will talks about achieving flow in choosing careers, as well as dealing with bad periods without flow. They recommend checking out The flow project http://theflowproject.net/ and Dave Rastovich, Lauren Hill-The Water People podcast https://waterpeoplepodcast.com/ Liam talks about good and bad sides of recreating flow trough tv, music, books, social media, etc. Follow Gerry Lopez at https://www.instagram.com/gerrylopezsurfboards/ After the meditation practice they talk about aspects of meditation and mindfulness in physical healing. They recommend checking out Jody Spencer on energy healing at https://jodyspencer.com/
In the Mind, Body, Stoke segment Will talks about the joy he receives from learning cricket and how he currently misses that in surfing. He mentions Gretchen Rubin's Blog about happiness https://gretchenrubin.com/ They talk about the fear of looking stupid, how it affects the joy, and how beginner surfers have the most joy because they are not afraid of looking stupid. They recommend Koa Rothman's This is living vlog https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_F4Iy5korq2mEWZDQhG07w In the end, Will talks about myths of fat and natural fats that give you energy trough ketones (Dave Asprey - bulletproof coffee https://www.bulletproof.com/recipes/bulletproof-diet-recipes/bulletproof-coffee-recipe/ ) He recommends Ben Greenfield nutrition https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/
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Tuesday Jul 21, 2020
Tuesday Jul 21, 2020
In episode 8 of The Mindful Surfer Podcast Will and Liam start their conversation about how running a podcast has impacted them. Liam talks about the challenges of public speaking in a podcast. Will talks about comments about swearing in the show and how he received them, he also brings up memories of his mother's bush. Further, they switch up on the topic of overthinking when making decisions. Your heart knows what is the right choice even if things don't go according to plan. Once you are happy with where you're at you can start building joy and place you want to be in the future. They recommend Seth Godin's book "What to Do When it's Your Turn" and checking out Jody Spencer https://jodyspencer.com/ They proceed to meditation exercise where Will answers question "Is worrying pointless?" He talks about his dealing with worries and support he received from his loved ones. He recommends Eckhart Toll's books "The Power of Now" and "New Earth". Liam brings up the topic of problems with talking about emotions, how serious it is, and important mental health awareness is. He recommends Tim Samuels's book "Who stole my spear?"
Further, in The Mind, Body, Stoke segment they talk about the different foundation on which you build your life, and what happens when you can't have one of those foundations. Liam talks about labels in our society. He says that if you get too much into one label it becomes blocker for your joy and gratitude for everything else. The biggest obstacle in trying something new are walls you created around you because of the fear of other people's opinion. He recommends checking out Tony Riddle on rewilding yourself https://tonyriddle.com/ and "The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference" book by Malcolm Gladwell.
In last Surf Media Insight segment Will talks about yin and yang in surfing (body exercises and ocean/meditation aspect). They also talk about movie "Kalani: Gift from Heaven" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUshMOBFOT4 and "Alana Blanchard and Jack Freestone Happy Waves" vlog https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfNAMNoNxYWk-CccrE3Qkaw
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Thursday Jul 16, 2020
Thursday Jul 16, 2020
In episode 7 of The Mindful Surfer Podcast, Will and Liam start their conversation with the topic of vulnerability of taking yourself out of your comfort zone and effects of criticism on ego. They talk about Seth Godin's book "What to Do When it's Your Turn". There is never the right time to start so its best to immediately step onto the journey you want to be on. To progress faster you have to completely "get naked" and continue to work from there. Will gives a few tips on how to surf naked with your mates.
In the Mind, Body, Stoke segment Will and Liam are talking about the problem of focusing on body fitness and forgetting about the mind. They bring up the impact of nutrition and equipment choice on surfing. Liam says that you don't have to apologize for your dreams, despite societal pressure, and suggests Eckhart Toll's books "Power of Now" and "New Earth". Will talks about the carnivore diet and circular nutrition. He recommends checking out The Ketogenic Diet with Dr. Anthony Gustin https://www.brutestrengthtraining.com/podcast_post/the-ketogenic-diet-with-dr-anthony-gustin/ and Ben Coomber https://bencoomber.com/ They do meditation exercise and recommend Davidji's book "Secrets of Meditation", for improving your meditation sessions.
In the last "Surf Media Insight" segway Will and Liam are discussing the potential dangers of surfing and the "illusion" of safety. They close the episode with a message that outside is a dangerous place, but also a place where wonderful things happen.
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Tuesday Jul 07, 2020
Tuesday Jul 07, 2020
In episode 6 of The Mindful Surfer Podcast, Will and Liam are talking about the mindset, fears, and impact of Covid-19. Taking away the freedom of enjoying activities is hard for everyone. Especially when moral responsibility of the individual clashes with governmental restrictions. They discuss how news and media can have a different effect on different types of people.
In the end, Will and Liam go to the Mind, Body, Stoke Segway. Where they compare habits of surfers with the habits of other athletes. Liam suggests Rodrigo Machado power surf exercises https://www.indosurfcrew.com/ and surf skates for exercising when you aren't able to go surfing.
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Make sure to check out The Lineup with Dave Prodan Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-lineup-with-dave-prodan/ and feel free to follow Ben Gravy https://www.youtube.com/bengravyy
Please stay safe and well until the next episode. Greetings from Liam and Will!
Tuesday Jul 07, 2020
Tuesday Jul 07, 2020
In episode 5 of The Mindful Surfer Podcast, Will and Liam are bringing you tips for body fat in surfing. They are talking about avoiding particular food or drink in diets, and the importance of mindfulness in any new habit. It may be better to ask yourself "what can I eat to feel well" while eating real food, then it is to struggle while counting calories.
Further, They discuss mindfully exercising and choosing functional fitness instead of an aesthetic one, without comparing yourself to professional athletes. It is better to listen to your body and take rests, because as Will says, "there is always the opportunity to choose a new way." In the end, Will and Liam discuss being realistic about your goals, while appreciating things that are working, instead of focusing on ones that are not.
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Make sure to check out Sean “Poopies” McInerney https://www.instagram.com/poopiesgram/ and Jamie O'Brien https://www.instagram.com/whoisjob/ Feel free to follow Laird Hamilton https://www.instagram.com/lairdhamiltonsurf/ and Sean Croxton and Underground Wellness Radio Show https://undergroundwellness.com/
Stay tuned for next episode, where Will and Liam are talking about the mindset, fears, and impact of Covid-19!
Tuesday Jul 07, 2020
Tuesday Jul 07, 2020
In episode 4 of The Mindful Surfer Podcast, Will and Liam are talking about 3 tips to let go of ego's grips. Ego is something we're all competing with, it is the perception you have of yourself and perception others may have, that you created in your own mind. They answer questions like "Is ego holding back your surfing", as well as "how to enjoy surfing more and progress better". They bring up surfing like no one's watching and benefits of embracing your inner kook. You are free to surf how you want to, whatever level that you're at. Because in the end, life is too serious to take it seriously.
Further, Will and Liam are discussing impact's of ego on equipment choice and finding balance in everything you do. They mention collective perspective of ego, and how it mannifested it self trough various trends in history. Finnal tip Will and Liam give is "be authentic about your surfing and why you want to surf." It will help you on your journey of stoke in surfing, as well as finding happiness in the present moment.
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Check out Glen D'arcy Surfboards https://darcysurfboards.com/ and Surf Simply Podcast https://surfsimply.com/podcast/ Make sure to follow Kelly Slater https://www.instagram.com/kellyslater/ ,Jamie O'Brien https://www.instagram.com/whoisjob/ and Ben Gravy https://www.instagram.com/bengravyy Check out Kalani Robb https://www.instagram.com/kalanirobb/ ,Rodrigo Machado https://www.instagram.com/surfcoach/ and Jordy Smith https://www.instagram.com/jordysmith88/
Feel free to follow Aubrey Marcus Podcast https://www.aubreymarcus.com/blogs/aubrey-marcus/tagged/aubrey-marcus-podcast , Tony Robbins https://www.tonyrobbins.com/ and Jim Rome https://www.jimrome.com/
Stay tune for the next episode, where Will and Liam will talk about Tips for Body Fat in Surfing.
Friday Jun 19, 2020
Friday Jun 19, 2020
In third episode of The Mindful Surfer Podcast, Will and Liam are talking about 3 myths of surfing happiness. They discuss why more time in the ocean doesn't necessarily mean more happiness. Will brings up the importance of being present and suggests Eckhart Tolle's books: The Power of Now, and New Earth. They bring up topic of artificial intelligence, discussed on Joe Rogan's podcast https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4svUKPeDa5A
Further, Will and Liam are debunking myth that better kit equals better joy. They talk about Richard and Kristine Carlson's book: Don't Sweat the Small Stuff and Jon Kabat-Zinn (https://www.mindfulnesscds.com/).
In the end, they discuss the myth that surfing better waves equals more fun, and why it is important to enjoy the bit that you're in. Will suggests Davidji's book: Secrets of Meditation, as well as watching video about penis-shaped surfboard (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gq-iAAOBznM)
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Feel free to follow Sunny Garcia https://www.instagram.com/sunnygarcia/ ,Tom Curren https://www.instagram.com/curfuffle/ and Jamie O'Brien https://www.instagram.com/whoisjob/ Also, make shure to check out Ben Gravy https://www.instagram.com/bengravyy/ ,Kalani Robb https://www.instagram.com/kalanirobb/ ,Rob Machado https://www.instagram.com/rob_machado/ and Kelly Slater https://www.instagram.com/kellyslater/
Stay tuned for the next episode, where Will and Liam will discuss how to handle other people impacting your surfing, and benefits of surfing like no one's watching.