The Mindful Surfer

How to feel more stoked

This week, our intro is all about our biggest ambition as surfers - happiness. Happiness in the ocean, in our health, love lives - all of it! What ever we do on land affects our performance (and joy) and vise versa. 
In mind body Stoke, Will covers why integration of wellness habits is so much more powerful than waiting til (waiting til the gym, waiting til the yoga class etc) - to use this exact moment to do a small thing that can lead to big gains over time. 
Liam goes on to share his insights on his January “reboot” and why surfing is awesome for creating a mirror for your level of self care - Mother Nature takes no prisoners and will hand you your ass if you’ve not put the work in on land. 
Stay stoked guys! 
Will & Liam

Overcoming surfing plateau

This week, we dive deep into board choice - what it does for your surfing and why it’s so important to keep updating your quiver as often as you can.
We then delve into what holds surfers back from progression and then what to do about it…with mind work, body work, evolving your boards, who you surf with, where you surf - we really go round the houses of nuance so we can get more from the ocean!
In mind body Stoke, Will talks about the benefits of fasting for life and surf performance - dispelling some of the myths around how to get the most from your body. 
Liam also shares his insights on diet in how much better he feels from removing processed foods whilst also trying to enjoy the occasional treat to enjoy the social aspects of food & drink.
Stay stoked guys!!
Will & Liam 

Surfline BS & Oneill Sponsorship!

In this weeks show we intro on.our oneill wetsuit obsession and reveal all with recent escapades with their wetsuits and sponsorship!! 
We also go onto what Surfline forecasting has done to our heads - the good, the bad and the ugly , in how to navigate “the future” as a surfer looking for that next dopamine hit. 
In mind body Stoke, Liam shares recent fitness discipline challenges and how he’s learned to dial it back in because it’s worth it and it’s all about building momentum. 
Will shares his recent use of a ‘TENS’ machine or “shock wave therapy” which shuts off the pain signal to the joint and how beneficial it’s been for his ankle.
Stay stoked guys!
Liam & Will  

Pre Surf Motivation

In this weeks show, we intro on boards (as per!) which leads onto our recent surfs and how we’ve been finding our boards, minds and bodies - Will riding his new 7’6 mid length and Liam still trying to get the most out of his 5’5 Hydra. 
We also talk about the philosophy of a) how you’re surfing now and b) how you’d like to surf in the future - and finding the balance between accepting your basic physical limitations whilst also being ambitious about what you can do to create a new future - better turns, less pain and more time in the water! 
In mind body Stoke, we cover Wills recent 72 hour fast and what benefits it delivered. Liam also talks about how to stay on track when you fall off the wagon of good diet and exercise to try and move away from “health perfectionism”. 
Stay stoked guys!
Will & Liam 

Staying Calm in Difficult Surfs

This week, we go deep into what it’s like to head into a busy (or local) lineup - all the nuances of ego, localism, surf ability and pre judgement come into play and we go round the house (with some crap ozzy impressions thrown in for good measure). 
In mind, body and Stoke we talk about Wills recent zero carb journey to reduce inflammation in his ankle and how much we recommend experimentation (and research what happened in the 60’s around “health” and the myths around saturated fat).
We accidentally smash Gul wetsuits to bits and wax lyrical about our latest million dollar contract being sent out by oneill wetsuits !!
Stay stoked guys! Will & Liam   

Is Surfing the BEST exercise there is?

In this weeks show, we pose the question “is surfing the best form of exercise you can do?”. 
That injection of high intense spurts of movement followed by rest feels pretty darn good for the body (and mind) but there are pitfalls we can fall into which we cover in detail. 
We also talk dive deep into high performance grovellers vs high performance mid lengths for 80% of the surf we get, the virtues of both and how to dial that in to get more performance and joy. 
Stay stoked guys! 
Will & Liam
 

Pub Surfer & Board Buying

What is the pub surfer? 
It’s he / she who tells a good story. Why? Because it’s fun and it’s probably ego. But that’s ok because we’re all human! We delve into the banterful side of how inflated we make our “barrel stories” and then go onto dive deep into our own barrel stories and how they point to “have we had the hours of practice??!!” 
We go onto discuss board buying - with all the nuances of finance, values & taking a chance mixed into it.
In mind , body Stoke , Will shares recent challenges with his joint health and the subsequent changes to his mindset & diet to aid the healing process. 
Liam is also on the prone paddling at the moment - he shares his motivations for it with the want and desire to prolong “ surf longevity” as we age. 
Stay stoked guys!!
Will & Liam 

It’s been awesome - thank you!

On our 100th show - we have a free giveaway to announce! And a chance to say thank you to you!! 
Liam goes on to talk about recent surfboard purchase jinx - bought a new board then didn’t get to surf it for longer than he’d like!
We go on to discuss the importance of building a quiver over time and why patience is so important in that process. 
Will goes on to talk about how vital awareness is in building a better surf life - one that rides the challenges of not surfing as often as you’d like with calmness and positivity. 
Stay stoked guys! 
Will & Liam

Foamies, Friends & Fasting

This week, we talk about a recent surf trip with the lads where we had a foam party switching up everyone's shapes for some fun and discovery about which boards to try next. 
We also uncover Will's recent extended fasting experience and how powerful it was for lowering inflammation and improving surf performance. 
Liam also has very cool news to share - a famous surfer is a fan of his style!! Find out who by tuning in! 
Stay stoked guys and enjoy the show! 
Will & Liam 
 

Wave Pools & Wacky Diets

This week, we record the show by a river for extra high vibes and good times! 
We start off by talking about recent board purchases!
Then, we delve deep into our recent Bristol wave pool visit - what we enjoyed and did well and what we didn't enjoy or do very well...loads of good nuggets to share! 
In mind, body stoke, we dove into the impact Will's recent diet changes have had on his inflammation levels and overall mindset for both on land (and in the ocean). 
Liam then goes onto share how he's hacked his recent reset on fitness and diet and how much its helped his mood, surf performance and outlook on the future. 
Stay stoked guys! 
Liam & Will