The Mindful Surfer

How you look vs how you feel

In episode 69, Liam and Will cover the recent challenges of bigger waves to video footage from the Bristol wave - in how it can warp our surfing motivations away from how it feels to how it looks. 
We discuss the power of leaning into the uncomfortable - that stoke lays the other side of persevering long enough to make gains in your surf progression so you can reach flow states more often. 
We also cover why a morning routine is vital to your surf stoke - to set up good vibes for the day ahead, whether that be in or out of the ocean. 
Stay stoked guys! 
Liam & Will 
 
 

Vibrators & Crowd Frustrations

In episode 68, Liam and Will are back in the studio bringing you epic sound and silly intro chats revolving around vibrators aiding recovery. 
We disclose recent SUP struggles - in witnessing wave hoggery and being able to stay calm about it (well, kind of :) 
There's also chat about how we see our surf progression - in how good it feels when it's going well and how difficult it can seem when it's not (and how to remain calm and centred along the up and down path). 
Hope you enjoy guys! 
Liam & Will 

Board Joy Myths

We're back!
This week, we're recording ep67 in our new outdoor studio with birds and squirrels for company 
We cover recent visits to the Bristol Wave and talk about how board chat raises that classic surfing statement; 'the perfect board'. Perfect for what? Turns, barrels, carving or soul arching?
Where does it end?
It doesn't...we keep searching for surf perfection because there is no destination and the happiness is in leaving the unanswerable unanswered - in discovering what new board, new idea, new wave, new hack, new exercise can do to take our stoke to the next level. 
Yewoooooo!  

Ep.66 | Poo Stance

Welcome back gang, We are out of the studio testing new audio equipment for this episode and without our editor so forgive any blips! This week we are mulling performance anxiety, poo explosions, board choice, dogs, dream surfs, spirituality and the universe. 
All this and so much more in the rolling shore break that is episode 66 of the Mindful Surfer show. 

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