The Mindful Surfer

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

Ep.59 | Quiver, Quiver.

Welcome back gang, thanks for paddling back out for another session. This week we are chatting boards, judgement, image, coaching platforms and getting the most out of our surfs. We mull the tyranny of choice , eating clean, living in a distraction economy and how meditation is the ultimate balance to this ‘always-on’ world.
There are mind body connections,  Liam is learning when to rest and Will is plugging his book
All this and so much more in the wedgy shore break that is Episode 59 of the Mindful Surfer show.
Mentioned in the show.
https://ombe.co/courses/surfing-analysis/
https://surfstrengthcoach.com/program/free-surf-training-program/
https://kalebrock.com.au/surf/?v=ef10366317f4
https://www.instagram.com/surf_fit_academy/?hl=en
https://www.waterstones.com/book/filling-the-happiness-gap/will-foster/9781781809440

Ep.58 | New Balls Please!

Dead donkeys, vitamin D in places the sun doesn’t shine, naked surfing, liberation, rare pumping summer swells and dream sessions.  Joy, laughter, high vibes, attraction, abundance, breathwork and more in the sun drenched July session that is Episode 58 of the Mindful Surfer show.
Mentioned in the show
https://vimeo.com/ondemand/flickpalmateerskindeep
https://www.instagram.com/flickpalmateer/?hl=en

Ep.57 | Mind Gains

This week we delve into micro waves, surf trips, sharks, acceptance and fear. Life can’t always be peeling waves and sunshine so how do we make the most of what we get from the ocean and back on land. We are working on mind gains along with full body training. Will is talking getting too lean and has Liam invented a new word?
All this and more in the wave pool barrel that is episode 57 of the Mindful Surfer show.
Mentioned in the show.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eugenie_Clark
 

Ep.56 | The Sound of Silence

Welcome back gang. This week we are looking at whether words can do justice to the joy of surfing and this beautiful thing that is life. We explore putting joy into all experiences, making the present moment your friend and tapping into the mysteries of the universe. Not to mention how having a back door into mindfulness through surfing connects surfers to spirituality.  
We chat play for it’s own sake, surfing like no one is watching, doing things for you alone and for the joy of expressing yourself without worrying what anyone thinks.  We have deep breathing for healing, challenges, novelty and flow.  
Will has been back to pumping surf and Liam is trying his best to keep JERFing.  
All this and more in the relaxing sea swim that is Episode 56 of the Mindful Surfer show.
Mentioned in this episode.
John Wayne Freeman – https://www.instagram.com/jonathanwaynefreeman/?hl=en
Echarkt Tolle - https://eckharttolle.com/
Joe Dizpenza - https://drjoedispenza.com/
Laird Hamilton - https://lairdhamilton.com/
Koa Smith =- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DrzRS9nXJs
Matthew Syed - https://www.matthewsyed.co.uk/6-most-frequently-asked-questions-about-bounce/
Ombe – Carver vs Smoothstar https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8tm4R6r6KM

Ep.55 | La dernière vague

Hello again Mindful Surfers. This week we are editorless for a raw and uncut show.  We discuss this week’s thumping session in Cornwall exploring all the learnings and joy that it brought.
We cover silk sheet moments, expensive kit, the surf and sun gods lining up in harmony, magazine surfing, grovelers vs shortboards and board choice tyranny, why it isn’t bad to admit being a beginner at any stage and how with self-honesty comes improvement in all aspects of life. We are also asking the question – ‘what even is mindfulness?’
Will has lapsed into pube talk and why was Liam beating such a hasty retreat from a sunny day on Saunton beach?  
A very Happy Birthday month to Mick Fanning, Clayton Nienaber,  Kyle Baker! And not forgetting us. 1 year of chat, surf and laughter with all you mindful surfers.  Thanks as always for staying with us on the glassy barrel that is the Mindful Surfer show.
Mentioned in the show.
La dernière vague (The Last Wave) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8844798/
Ombe - https://ombe.co/courses/surfing-analysis/
Clayton Nienaber - https://www.claytonsurf.com/about/
Surf Simply - https://surfsimply.com/

Ep.54 | The Never Ending Story.

Hello again gang and a very warm welcome to the latest episode where we are talking - food stuffs, seed oils, hyper-palatability, not being able to out train bad diets, surf fitness improvements, well-being and will power. We chat infinite games and how to enjoy the journey rather than itching for the destination. There is more on being honest with yourself on the road to gains as well as our regular spots on breath work and surf media insight.
Will is working on his press up challenge and Liam has discovered the Baywatch channel.
All this and more in the banging point break wave that is Episode 54 of the Mindful Surfer podcast.
Mentioned in the show.
https://chriskresser.com/about/

Ep.53 | Walking on sunshine.

Welcome to the latest episode Mindful surfers. This week we are chatting sunshine, waves and public holidays. Getting off grovellers and on to shortboards, being humbled by decent waves, fear, surfing the conditions you enjoy and knowing what you like. There is energy healing, dealing with setbacks, hesitation, commitment, the consequence of inaction, wipeouts and how words cannot begin to do justice to the wonder that is life and surfing. 
Will is chatting his love of bigger waves, foods and inflammation and Liam is primed for trying the ply with bellyboarding.
All this and more in the crowded summer beach break that is episode 53 of the Mindful Surfer Podcast.
Mentioned in the show.
https://www.realsurfingmagazine.com/karma-surf-shop
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXcRRUW-j10
https://isasurf.org/event/world-surfing-games/