The Mindful Surfer

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 

How to feel happier in your surfing

This week, we delve deep into how to feel happier from your surfing journey from; 
- the importance of coaching
- letting go of how you look on the wave
- being authentic about how you want to surf
- surrounding your self with like minded surfers! 
- eating better diet for improved performance and therefore flow experience 
Stay stoked guys! 
Much love, 
Will 

How to dial your boards

This week, we do a BIG intro just on boards - what we've loved, loathed and found "in between"...
We go onto talk about the impact surf coaching and having people see you surf can have on your progression - and how our ego's and character can be tested in this progression journey too! 
We finish our mega board intro with some mindfulness practice and talking about how to let go of addictive food habits that might be holding you back from getting to the next level in your surfing (and life!) 
Stay stoked guys! 
Liam & Will 
 

Wetsuits, Wave Size & Waking Up

This week, we cover a proper wetsuit review and call out the brands we love (and don't love) and get talking about the old adage 'you get what you pay for'. 
We then discuss conquering bigger waves and the mindset that goes into them...
The chat evolves onto 'waking up' - to becoming more aware of how you are, how you feel and how you think - and how closely related it all is to the breath! 
Stay stoked guys! 
Will x 

Getting the best board for you

This weeks show, we delve into recent surf sessions - what we learned about mindset, board choice and fitness levels necessary to make the most of the upcoming Autumn! 
We also talk about the powerful effect yoga & strength training can have on your surfing (AND how to actually bloody fit it in to a busy life!) 
Stay stoked guys! 
Will & Liam 

Relax...no one actually cares how you surf!

This week, we dive deep into letting go of ego - the part of us that cares so greatly that we don't fall off or kook it up in front of a crowded or intense line up...
Liam discusses recent surf trips to the Bristol wave park - loving life in board shorts no less!! He rode his twinny and goes onto to talk about a thought experiment into what it might be like to test out loads of different boards and approaches to surfing at a wave park and what it could do to advance your surfing. 
Will chat's about bumping into "the shit wave police" in the sea on recent Cornish excursions - and how different his morning and evening surf's were (performance wise) 
The lads then finish on chats about mindfulness, the power of raising your consciousness via plant medicines and how to raise the stoke by taking better care of your body. 
Stay stoked guys! 
Liam & Will  

Don’t become a great surfer

This week, we intro on what makes a "happier surfer" - someone who seems to continually enjoy this amazing sport compared with their peers. 
In Mind, Body & Stoke, we discuss diet and Will's recent "zero carb" approach and how it's helped his knee and overall health. 
We also go deep on the recent Kelly Slater docu-series that's been showing on YouTube...and how despite surfing greatness - the GOAT doesn't actually seem happy or stoked with it.  
Liam also fly's in with probably the best Rob Machado impression of all time! 
Stay stoked guys! 
Will & Liam  

Being true to your own surf happiness

This week, we talk about the impact flow experiences coming from surfing, meditation, sports and activities and how individual that is -
for some its;
bigger waves, for others....
it's small waves, 
for some it's;
surfing socially with big groups of friends, 
for others...
It's surfing alone..
What ever it is - its about being authentic as to what YOUR version of surf happiness you like best!
Stay stoked guys! 
Liam & Will