The Mindful Surfer
Whether it is surf doubt, ego battles or achy joints - the mindful surfer is an exploration of themes for the everyday ocean lover, beginners and improvers, focusing on mind body and stoke. Our mission - to be a force for gratitude and good vibes - building a community of surfers in an authentic, open, ego-free environment with loads of room for learning, growth, development and of course mistakes! It’s never too late to follow your dream or surf better . Big love - Liam and Will
Whether it is surf doubt, ego battles or achy joints - the mindful surfer is an exploration of themes for the everyday ocean lover, beginners and improvers, focusing on mind body and stoke. Our mission - to be a force for gratitude and good vibes - building a community of surfers in an authentic, open, ego-free environment with loads of room for learning, growth, development and of course mistakes! It’s never too late to follow your dream or surf better . Big love - Liam and Will
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Episodes
Oct 10, 2022
Wetsuits, Wave Size & Waking Up
Oct 10, 2022
Oct 10, 2022
1hr 50 sec
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
Sep 5, 2022
Getting the best board for you
Sep 5, 2022
Sep 5, 2022
1hr 5 min
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
Aug 8, 2022
Relax...no one actually cares how you surf!
Aug 8, 2022
Aug 8, 2022
1hr 40 sec
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
Jul 18, 2022
Don’t become a great surfer
Jul 18, 2022
Jul 18, 2022
58 min
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
Jun 20, 2022
Being true to your own surf happiness
Jun 20, 2022
Jun 20, 2022
55 min
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
May 12, 2022
How to Surf like NO ONES watching
May 12, 2022
May 12, 2022
1hr 4 min
The lads talk about the crazy cool world of surf footage - photos, videos, instagram and how it interplays with our progression and the egoic roller coaster ride of "oooo I like good" vs "oooo I look baaaaaad" and how to carve our way through that world with a smile!
The lads philosophise how much Surfing is about staying in the middle between having goals, ambition etc (if that feels natural) and knowing how to stop ego from getting too in the way of why you started and why you want to carry on - JOY!
Stay stoked guys!
Liam & Will
Apr 20, 2022
Feel better = look better!
Apr 20, 2022
Apr 20, 2022
1hr 15 min
This week, we explore the inside-out job that is how you feel when you're on your board and how affecting it is to how you look on your board - how much spray you produce, your style - everything
If you can surf with a pure stoke, your performance levels go up and we're humbled by this every time we surf!
Stay stoked guys!
Will & Liam
Mar 29, 2022
How to love your surfing
Mar 29, 2022
Mar 29, 2022
1hr 42 sec
This week, we dive deep on how to remove shields to get more from the sport of surfing...
We also cover how to manage an overactive mind - one that tries over predicting the future as well as mull over the past.
Stay stoked guys!
Will
Mar 14, 2022
Kelly’s pubes, twinnies & wipeouts
Mar 14, 2022
Mar 14, 2022
41 min
In this weeks show, we chat about Kelly Slater's pubes, Will's recent 7'0 mid length surfing and Liam's keel twin experience.
In other stories, we talk about recent surfs - in what they did to challenge our minds and affect the stoke levels and get on to talk about why it's SOOOO important to let go of how our surfing looks (vs how it feels!!).
Stay stoked guys!
Will & Liam
Mar 7, 2022
Selfish Surfers = Happy Surfers
Mar 7, 2022
Mar 7, 2022
49 min
This weeks intro covers everything involved with a life aiming for balance and yet still getting in your waves - yes, there are partners, kids, jobs, dogs and chores that need tending,
BUT...
You've got to take your chance to get your waves!
And...
There's NOTHING to feel guilty about that!
Stay stoked guys!
Will & Liam



