The Mindful Surfer

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 

More surf joy, more of the time

This week, we dive into the nuances of how to enjoy your surfing more - in taking care of your body, who you go surfing with, how you manage your thoughts and how to remain inspired by other surfers who you'd love to surf like one day. 
We also talk about recent surfs and the injuries that've been picked up from them! 
We also cover the question "what is the ideal amount of time in the ocean to get the most joy & performance?" and cover all the nuances that come with this Q! 
Stay stoked guys! 
Will & Liam 

Surf Trips and Local waves

Will has been on a trip to the Canaries and is back to share stories of surf adventures in warmer waves.  We chat localism, sabotage of your own fitness gains, low carb energy lulls and junky surfs all in the lumpy shorebreak that is Episode 96 of the Mindful Surfer Show. Thanks to everyone in every corner of the surfing universe and beyond for tuning in and joining us for the ride. xx 

Dialling up the ’Stoke-O-Meter’ to 11

Welcome back gang. In this episode we talk recent surfs, booze, caffeine, chasing dopamine,  surf media, unrecorded episodes, revving up the ‘Stoke-o-meter' challenging conditions, micro waves, new boards, fins and anticipation.
We look at what we value as surfers from boards and waves to lifestyle. There’s sleep, supplements, Chris Hemsworth and more, all in the shorebreak wedge that is episode 95 of the Mindful Surfer Podcast.  
Thanks as always for tuning in and joining us on this ride.  Big Love Liam and Will. x

Creating a happier surf mindset

This week, we dive into what makes us happier in the ocean - in;
- the attitude we take in the water
- how we deal (mentally) with our surfing fears 
- the boards we ride 
- who we choose to go surfing with 
and...
- how well we take care of our mind & body on land
Enjoy the show guys! 
Stay stoked! 
Will & Liam 

Why ego holds us back (and what to do about it)

This week, we dive deep into why the ego is what holds us back from surf progression...we then talk about what we can do about it! 
In true "mindful surfer" vibes, we discuss how to use awareness of your breath and your thoughts to allow the negativity to pass - falling off your board, not being able to get in the water, crowds, fears etc etc! 
As Liam said "every person who's not on the dance floor watching people who're on it want to be that person who's on the floor...be the person on the floor - facing fear and doing it anyway" 
Stay stoked guys! 
Will & Liam 

Staying calm & confident in the surf

We dive deep into what it's like to be triggered by our own negative thought and feeling spirals whilst in the surf - in how related they are to our own unique set of likes/dislikes and past experiences. 
We also discuss the recent documentary with Jonah Hill called "don't look up" and chat about the super practical tools we can use to make our experience calmer and happier...in facing uncertainty and discomfort with skills that can have a really positive impact. 
We also go onto to cover breathing exercises and chat about motivation to practice self care habits with the consistency of someone who really wants to take their surfing (and life) to the next level. 
Stay stoked guys! 
Will & Liam 

How to keep progressing no matter what

This week, we chat about 2 uniquely different sessions - one of pure joy and stoke and one of terror, anger and frustration...
And despite the up and down nature of it all - there's still so many positives to take from the challenge and we chat about how to make sure you take those learning nuggets into your next surf so you can feel like you're always progressing (even when it doesn't go your way). 
We also talk about fasting - its powerful healing affect on your joints as well as how to hack it around your surf sessions. 
Stay stoked guys, 
Liam & Will 
 

How you can grow from challenges

We delve deep into what it means to "label" each other in the surf - kook vs pro, longboard vs short .... etc .... etc ... and how righteous we can become as surfers! 
We also cover; 
- recent injuries
- board choice changes 
- how to grow from life's challenges (both in and out of the water) 
Stay stoked guys! 
Will & Liam