The Wellness Surf & Skate Podcast

In this episode, host Albert Balderas , California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Surf Therapy Facilitator, explores what it really means to fall — and get back up . Through the wisdom of surf and skate therapy, Albert shares how falling isn’t failure — it’s feedback . It’s an essential part of learning, growing, and rewiring the nervous system for courage and resilience. We dive into...

In this heart-centered episode, host Albert Balderas , California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Surf Therapy Facilitator, explores the role of community in the healing process — especially within movement-based therapy. Whether it’s a surf pod, a skate crew, or a group session in motion, Albert dives into how co-regulation , emotional witnessing, and shared space create deep opportuni...

In this powerful episode, host Albert Balderas , California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Surf Therapy Facilitator, explores how intense emotions like grief, anxiety, stress, and anger can be transformed through movement. Using the frameworks of skate and surf therapy, Albert shares how we can move these energies through the body — not to escape them, but to alchemize them. This is a...

In this episode, host Albert Balderas , California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Surf Therapy Facilitator, invites you into a deeper exploration of your inner child — the part of you that still carries wonder, fear, playfulness, and pain. Through the rhythms of skateboarding and the ebb and flow of surfing, Albert shares how movement becomes a powerful way to reconnect with the parts...

In this episode, host Albert Balderas , California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Surf Therapy Facilitator, dives into the healing power of skate therapy — a movement-based therapeutic approach rooted in rhythm, risk, and resilience. We explore how skateboarding helps regulate the nervous system, unlock emotional expression, and create safe spaces for growth — especially for those who...

In this episode, host Albert Balderas , California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Surf Therapy Facilitator, explores the concept of flow state — the powerful, immersive experience where mind, body, and movement align. We dive into what flow state feels like, why it matters for mental health, and how surf and skate naturally invite us into this state of presence, challenge, and release....

In this episode, host Albert Balderas , California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Surf Therapy Facilitator, explores the deep connection between play therapy and movement-based healing through surf and skate practices. We unpack how play — often seen as something just for kids — is actually a vital part of emotional regulation, self-discovery, and healing for people of all ages. Throug...

In this first episode, host Albert Balderas , California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Surf Therapy Facilitator, introduces the heart behind The Wellness Surf and Skate Podcast — a space where healing happens in motion, and the ocean, skateparks, and trails become sacred spaces for growth. Albert shares the story behind the podcast, what inspired this movement, and what listeners can...

In this episode, host Albert Balderas , California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Surf Therapy Facilitator, introduces listeners to the transformative world of surf therapy — a nature-based therapeutic approach rooted in presence, motion, and connection to the ocean. We explore the definition of surf therapy through the lens of the International Surf Therapy Organization, and how being...