The Mindful Surfer

This weeks intro we cover recent surfs and how fun it was to a) have a small nibble of local swell  and  b) travel for some epic sessions on the north coast and Bristol wave pool  The main takeaways were:  1. Expectation is the biggest obstacle to a surfers journey - mastering the art of letting it go and you opens up a whole world of possibilities  2. Wave pools are AWESOME tools for progression...

This weeks intro we dispel the ultimate surf myth :  If I could surf more (in better sunnier waves with fewer people…) the happier I’d be!  Why is it a myth?  Because where ever go, there you are and if you’re someone who has tendency x & y now, you’ll carry that tendency to the paradise we “invent” in our head.  So what’s it about?  Gratitude… for your health , loved ones and the waves you DO...

This weeks show is a run down of the mindful surfer trip down to Portugal and all the stories, insights and learnings that took place.  We cover ;  - What grovel board worked amazingly! - Why mini mids could be the best one board quiver for a trip  - How to navigate crowded lineups  - Why diet plays such a big role on performance  - How to calm your mind and body during   “surf triggers” Stay stok...

This weeks intro Will dives into new board discoveries having ridden the FireWire revo max (a high performance mid by Daniel Thompson) and how much he was frothing on its performance, glide and wave catching ability.   We then get onto what we actually get to surf worldwide , that most of us surf around the waist to head high range with low to medium power & shape and that’s why the fishes, mi...

This weeks intro is a random one around baking ze balls and boosting testosterone! We then get onto; - Liams epic “time out” mindset shift during a surf and how good it was for his next dip mentally and physically  - Wills recent canaries trip and the reasons why it might be the best he’s ever had  - Board chat heads onto Shibui boards and our prize giveaway  - Training discussions head towards ge...

This weeks intro, we talk about how this winter will go down as a classic in the south west of england (yes the weathers been gnarly but WOW the waves!!)  Will then talks about how lonely and isolated a lot of his surfs have been this winter - in wind and rain!! He then talks about a shocker of a surf he’d had followed by an amazing one - and how normal that is! The ebb and flow of surfing (and li...

The intro is wild … wills naked , cold , full of cheese and in need of Liams help , the show will reveal all! Liam then talks about his recent fitness routine in how he’s trying to strip fat, build muscle and remain on track with his programme (and all the challenges along the way!).  Will goes onto share story about the up and down nature of his last few surfs (some felt like his own version of “...

Straight out the gates, Liam shares a ridiculously funny story about his pay packet from working up north as a labourer for his dad! The boys then go on a mega long snake run of chat around the “it’s January … it’s tough… let’s be fitter and enjoy our surfing more” mindset challenge that faces most surfers at this time of year! We then talk about how to become someone who is disciplined with their...

This weeks intro , Liam talks about having an awesome session because he was frothing a previous surf that had been a bit busy and tricky.  Will then talks about his recent wave park visit and how much he loves the mashup. Liam also rides the mashup and comments on how well it paddles and turns sooooo easily compared with other boards he’s ridden.  We then continue to chat about getting the right...

This weeks intro, we cover a super psychedelic series of nuances regarding Sesame Street and how each of the characters would surf! Liam then goes on to his most recent surf and how much kinder he was on his performance than last time out (and why not?! If you can choose, why NOT be kinder - it leads to gains so much quicker because you can give yourself room to learn)  Will then shares his recent...

This week intro Will talks about his recent trip to tenerife … in it he shares  1.  Healing knee pain  2. Dealing with huge surf 3. Letting go process creating exceptional results in the waves  Liam goes on to share recent local sessions stories and one where he found himself taking the surf photos way too seriously and all the insights that flowed from there.  In mind, body, stoke, Will shares ho...

This weeks intro, we talk about how surfing is so different to other sports in that , as, you’re normally still a participant as you watch footage (and therefore have so much more empathy knowing how hard that is!!).  We then go onto talk about how challenging we both find surfing (and therefore how incredibly rewarding it can be!).  Will then talks about a surf he couldn’t get a wave or even stan...

This weeks intro Will shares recent challenges he’s faced with crowds in the ocean (and difficult people) and how he’s managed his mind through the process to regain calmness and get back to performing in the surf.  Liam goes onto talk about why stoicism is so important for dealing with other surfers - in letting people be idiots by turning a blind eye (but also honouring the need to sometimes ste...

This weeks intro, Liam and Will surprise the hell out of them selves for getting very “mindful surfer” for a 30 minute stretch (rather than just talk about pubic hair management) by discussing the ins and outs of : a) what the ocean does for our minds  b) why surfing is like a form of church  c) why hormones play such a big role in the spiritual feelings we get from the surfing experience  d) how...

In this weeks intro, we talk about manifesting the “ideal” surfing lifestyle and how when you have it , it’s already moved on because we adapt to our environment (and so therefore it’s doesn’t actually exist!)  Liam goes onto to talk about how that mindset of comparison and envy develops - social media!  In this weeks mind body stoke, we talk about boards and how challenging it is finding the righ...

This weeks intro, Will talks about breaking his surf record for the last 12 months (almost 200 sessions) and how much better he’s recovering from surf / gym / life at the moment due to lots of habits but a new one being ;  CREATINE! Liam then shares his personal experience with the supplement and the chat on Creatine recovery continues including dosage / timings and everything else in between.  We...

This weeks intro we cover :  1. A comprehensive wetsuit review (surprise package comes in here!!) 2. We talk about recent surfs and how Will was being triggered and how he managed it (with other surfers!)  3. Letting go of joy - of that special surf and how just like in life, the highs come and then they go .. we’ve got to grow in acceptance to allow this flow (rather than try and cling on to joy)...

This weeks show is a step by step from what we’ve learned from the last 3 weeks of crazy swells…  Here are the 5 key pointers we cover in the show ;  Sugar / alcohol is the no1 enemy to surfing gains because it ruins recovery & increases inflammation The quiver plays a huge role in your progression ; keep tweaking it forward (and don’t forget to include fins!!) If you’re not enjoying a surf, c...

Different format for today!  We discuss our 3 fave grovellers of all time as well as what we consider the 3 worst too (the ones that get marketed at us as grovellers but in reality need Noel Salas at Lowers to get them moving!)  Stay stoked and enjoy!  Will & Liam 

This weeks show we talk about our recent trip to the Bristol Wave park and all the nuances that unfolded.  Liam was undecided about which board to ride - the one with more float and fun vibes or the one with lower float and maybe trickier to ride… Will talks about how hard he found the first surf vs the second one - and why everything shifted once he adjusted his mindset The boys then talk about h...

This weeks intro, Will shares a pre surf poo story (nothing new here) and then the boys go onto share recent surfs! Liam was frothing on Wills mashup and had an absolute blast on 2-4ft mushy fun waves!  We then go onto talk about boards and how big an influence they have on your progression and how important it is to work on a) changing your boards up until you feel amped on one but b) not changin...

This weeks show, we intro on how sweaty we are downstairs in the heatwave we’re having then get onto how important it is we say No to things when we’re in a mindset that’s anything other than HELL YES!  Liam goes onto share how powerful the right decisions can feel for your surfing life - that when you are braver and more aware of the people pleaser in you , you can feel so much happier by making...

This weeks intro, we dive into what it means to “be successful” and how our egos perceive it based on our results - high when they’re going well and lower when they’re not (which isn’t how it has to be - there’s a MUCH calmer way if you’re willing to pause).  We then ask the question “what is subjective well-being”? and how does that relate to our daily happiness as surfers with the illusionary de...

This weeks intro, we dive into the end of our first podcast era and how we’re gonna work on bringing the next stages of refreshed and more regular content to you - the listener!  We touch on the launch of our “buy me a coffee” idea of a donation based podcast rather than flog products we’re not a fan of ! (Especially when crappy vissla wetsuits keep knocking on our door!) We then dive into “riding...

This weeks intro, we dive waaaaaaaay too deep into the nuances of pubic hair and why we discuss (well, why Will discusses) it on our show!  We then dive into Wills recent wave pool visits and how insanely difficult he found a session there riding a more performancy board and how much it knocked his confidence (there is a come back story to this too).  Will goes onto sing the praises of one of his...