The Mindful Surfer (Will Foster & Liam Morgan)

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 

This week, we do a BIG intro just on boards - what we've loved, loathed and found "in between"...

We go onto talk about the impact surf coaching and having people see you surf can have on your progression - and how our ego's and character can be tested in this progression journey too! 

We finish our mega board intro with some mindfulness practice and talking about how to let go of addictive food habits that might be holding you back from getting to the next level in your surfing (and life!) 

Stay stoked guys! 

Liam & Will 

This weeks intro we dive deep into the placebo affect - the boards we choose all the way to the foods we eat - what we believe in will probably work! 

We also go into share a surf story from a recent session (Will told someone to go in!!). 

Liam then goes onto share how much someone’s self awareness relates to keeping lineups as fair and safe as possible. 

The boys also go onto talk about the failing adaptation theory - in how falling off more over many (many!) years, we get better at not caring so much about what people think which in turn helps us perform more! 

In mind, body, stoke, 

Will & Liam 

Liam intros on why it’s so important to not care how you look on a wave and how positively impactful that mindset was in his recent session in Fistral. 

Will then shares his recent surf experiences and how much Golf messed up his body for his trip (and how much stretching and re strengthening work he had to do to get back in to “surf shape”). 

In mind, body , stoke Will shares his “yoga challenge” he placed on himself for his trip and how powerful it was for his surfing (and how bloody crazy gnarly tough it has been sticking with that extra level of mobility work since getting home). 

Liam goes on to share how motivated he is to get back into “surf season shape” having gotten back into old habits in summer. He shares how good it feels to be in that shape reminding himself to keep that constancy on track!

In mind, body and stoke, 

Will & Liam

In this weeks show, we intro on boards (as per!) which leads onto our recent surfs and how we’ve been finding our boards, minds and bodies - Will riding his new 7’6 mid length and Liam still trying to get the most out of his 5’5 Hydra. 

We also talk about the philosophy of a) how you’re surfing now and b) how you’d like to surf in the future - and finding the balance between accepting your basic physical limitations whilst also being ambitious about what you can do to create a new future - better turns, less pain and more time in the water! 

In mind body Stoke, we cover Wills recent 72 hour fast and what benefits it delivered. Liam also talks about how to stay on track when you fall off the wagon of good diet and exercise to try and move away from “health perfectionism”. 

Stay stoked guys!

Will & Liam 

On our 100th show - we have a free giveaway to announce! And a chance to say thank you to you!! 

Liam goes on to talk about recent surfboard purchase jinx - bought a new board then didn’t get to surf it for longer than he’d like!

We go on to discuss the importance of building a quiver over time and why patience is so important in that process. 

Will goes on to talk about how vital awareness is in building a better surf life - one that rides the challenges of not surfing as often as you’d like with calmness and positivity. 

Stay stoked guys! 

Will & Liam

This weeks intro we dive deep into a humongous intro - one that lasts the entire show due to the larger than expected break since our last show. 

In order , we cover : 

1. Wills pre tenerife surf training camp 

2. Liams ocean knowledge vs wave pool progressions & philosophies 

3. Wills no1 ever session in 21 years of surfing and how surprised he was about the board that allowed him the session 

4. Why it’s so important to let go of joy 

5. How relative “surf progression is” to the human trying to progress 

6. Why 90% of the time, it’s not the board that’s at fault , but the surfer and their fitness & mindset 

7. Why NOW is the only time there’ll ever be to go surfing , move to the coast or go on a trip (there’ll always be barriers!) 

Stay stoked guys! 

Will & Liam

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

This week, we chat about 2 uniquely different sessions - one of pure joy and stoke and one of terror, anger and frustration...

And despite the up and down nature of it all - there's still so many positives to take from the challenge and we chat about how to make sure you take those learning nuggets into your next surf so you can feel like you're always progressing (even when it doesn't go your way). 

We also talk about fasting - its powerful healing affect on your joints as well as how to hack it around your surf sessions. 

Stay stoked guys, 

Liam & Will 

Welcome to the latest show gang, this week we look towards light at the end of the flat spell tunnel, stress and the effects on mind and body, nootropics, bullet proof coffees, mush burgers,  new boards, taking things out of context, Instagram, Ben Gravy’s trolls and Will giving up surfing and swearing.

And did Matt Biolos and Occy really drop into the mindful surfer studio? All this and more in the novelty wave that is episode 47 of the mindful surfer podcast.

We would love you to share any ideas, recommendations or questions for the show so please get in touch if you do. x

Mentioned in this episode. 

https://www.instagram.com/matt_biolos/

@lostsurfboards

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Occhilupo

Ben Gravy https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4qa5EroJxnQM6Sng9WhgsQ

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/coconut-oil-in-coffee

Episode 31 wraps up the first season of The Mindful Surfer Podcast.

Thanks to all those who have joined us on this amazing ride over this unbelievable and bonkers year.  Stay stoked gang and we will see you all fresh for season 2 in 2021.

As we wrap things up for 2020 we cover Progression, the rhythm of surf, whether or not barrel riding is ‘surfing’ and how to keep the gains flowing through micro improvements every day.

We chat Random acts of kindness, being stoked for other people and passing on a yew or two.  Tell the people you love why they are so wonderful and why you appreciate them while they are alive. Don’t wait until it is too late.

In previous episodes have spoken about surfing as Art,  you can’t do it wrong  but is it also dancing?

We look at the importance of Getting a surf coach if progression is your aim. Someone who can articulate the concepts of how you progress.  There are online tools for this now,  as well as wave parks that open up more avenues for progression.  As they have mentioned throughout the whole series don’t forget the power of on land movement, practice and functional fitness work.

Surfing is unique in that there is no feedback on how you are doing, you can buy all the same kit as the pros but no one tells you how and when to use it. Why don’t we do this as surfers as widely as other sporting communities?

Liam talks about prolonged sitting at work and how office legs and desk bum can be a blocker to surf progression.  The training starts way before the surf progression and how age does not have to mean inevitable decline.

Will breaks down how Barrel riding is different to surfing and how he hasn’t had the experience of barrels to ride them. The boys discuss what a broad church surfing is.

The show has explored many themes of the search for waves/happiness but ultimately Whatever you are looking for is looking for you and is always much closer than you think. As Priscila Guedes taught us. You don’t have to go chasing butterflies, if you look after and care for your garden the butterflies will come to you.

Dedicated to a truly wonderful, wise and mindful human. Mabel Morgan. 1925-2020.

Links from the show. 

Joe Rogan and Laird Hamilton. How to Stay Fit at any Age.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMqSmj-X4ls

Jamie O’Brien and Carissa Moore at Pipeline

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4BQJN7azsI

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  

We're back....

After Portugal Trips, Covid and half term holidays, we're back in the studio!

Will covers big wave stories from his recent Portugal trip, 

Liam chats about the pro's and con's of quad fins in a wide tail board, 

We then both get deep on what it is happy, successful surfers do differently - in how their habit formation moves away from black and whites "on or off" the training/nutrition towards a more nuanced, daily routine. 

Its great to be back! 

Much love and stay stoked, 

Will & Liam 

In this weeks show, Will reveals some of his stories from a recent trip to the canaries and the challenges that were involved…a mix of weird “good surf vs shit surf” forecast expectation anxiety that builds pre surf! 

The boys then go onto share their thoughts on board choices - in how much they affect that sweet spot between performance and joy factor…and how incredibly challenging (and interesting) it is to navigate that journey regarding volume, rocker, fin choice etc etc. 

in mind body stoke, Liam goes on to share his thoughts (and feelings) on how he’s been managing his recent shoulder injury with diet, lifestyle and mindfulness exercises.  

Will shares his insights on how big a challenge expectation was for his holiday and how he had to flip his mindset in favour of deeper qualities to a trip (rather than just solely focusing on the surf). 

Stay stoked guys! 

Will & Liam

Welcome back gang. This week we are chatting, FOMO, being stoked for others, gardening,  micro waves, hitting the right notes and on land practice.  We mull the freedom of not caring what others think and how this is a gateway to joy and play whatever your age. There is more breathwork in the Mindful Surfer Segment and how mindfulness practice is a slow burner but the rewards of getting comfortable with stillness and silence are deeper over time.

We cover Pre bed rituals, the distraction of surf and social media, being sucked into the comparison vortex, self-honesty and there is anarchy in the room as Will pocket dials the Mindless Surfer  

Not to mention surfing Guinea pigs, gut instincts, circadian rhythms, financial wellbeing, buying new boards, affordable kit and the tyranny of choice.   All this and much more in the gnarly shore dump that is Episode 41.

Why don’t you turn off the internet and go out and do something less boring instead?

What is the pub surfer? 

It’s he / she who tells a good story. Why? Because it’s fun and it’s probably ego. But that’s ok because we’re all human! We delve into the banterful side of how inflated we make our “barrel stories” and then go onto dive deep into our own barrel stories and how they point to “have we had the hours of practice??!!” 

We go onto discuss board buying - with all the nuances of finance, values & taking a chance mixed into it.

In mind , body Stoke , Will shares recent challenges with his joint health and the subsequent changes to his mindset & diet to aid the healing process. 

Liam is also on the prone paddling at the moment - he shares his motivations for it with the want and desire to prolong “ surf longevity” as we age. 

Stay stoked guys!!

Will & Liam 

This weeks intro, the boys go in deep on wetsuit reviewing - the ones that we love and the ones we do not (over a 20 year surf career there have been a LOT of different suits!). 

We then go onto talk about surf brands and how woke a lot of them are trying to be - pushing a silly unconscious message of “what we’re doing to the planet from buying x or y”. And rather than brands go down that road, more just offer what they offer without hypocrisy or negativity.

Conversation then goes onto how distract-able our minds can be and teaches the “focus meditation” - in how when we focus entirely on being present it aids every area of our lives and in particular - activities that require better focus like surfing!!! 

In mind, body, stoke, Will talks about working on his ultimate weakness - his snap! Then utilising “exercise snacking” and getting the noticeable benefits for snapping onto his surfboard. 

Liam shares how he’s working on his “weak point” - his legs and his recent training on his legs has made a huge difference to his cutbacks! 

Stay stoked guys! 

Will & Liam 

This week, we delve deep into how to feel happier from your surfing journey from; 

- the importance of coaching

- letting go of how you look on the wave

- being authentic about how you want to surf

- surrounding your self with like minded surfers! 

- eating better diet for improved performance and therefore flow experience 

Stay stoked guys! 

Much love, 

Will 

In this weeks show, we discuss recent surfs and how challenging they’ve been to access energy and therefore wave count and performance.

We then ask the question “which is best for surfing - fuel from carbs or fuel from fat?” 

We go onto share how important it is to consider your personal situation and how you like to surf…are you the guy / gal who sits out the back and waits for sets? Or are you someone who froths like a grommet on the inside? The latter surfer is gonna need a LOT more carbs than the former! 

We go onto talk about recent surf success - in feeling like Machado (much more than looking like him!!) and how hard it can be to let go of it - in how we hold on to success / joy rather than let it pass (like it needs to!). 

In mind body stoke, Will talks about “pre surf routines” and how big an impact they had on his recent surfs. Liam shares how cool it felt to surf super mini surfs (rather than get depleted from 2 hour + sessions)

Stay stoked guys!

Will & Liam

This week, we record sat outside in the cold after a great little surf at our local. We share how big a role expectation plays in a surfers life - and why surf forecasts are such a double edged sword! We then go onto talk about the "shit wave" police and why so many surfers are missing out on joy that's found in just surfing the waves you have (and not mind surfing the ones you don't!). 

Stay stoked guys! 

Will & Liam

This week, we dive into what makes us happier in the ocean - in;

- the attitude we take in the water

- how we deal (mentally) with our surfing fears 

- the boards we ride 

- who we choose to go surfing with 

and...

- how well we take care of our mind & body on land

Enjoy the show guys! 

Stay stoked! 

Will & Liam 

Will and Liam, chat ‘Millionaire surfing’, overtraining, getting comfortable with boredom and eating elephants.

What can you do when you can’t surf?  Is there such a thing as overtraining and can Mindfulness help us through harder more lockdowned times?.

Will and Liam talk taking the small steps every day to get the improvements that will lead you to be ready. For life and for surf.

The Mindful Surfer segment focuses on breathwork and meditation and the boys mull the continual search for surfboard testing videos from manufacturers, where real surfers at different levels ride the boards you might buy!  With plaudits to @sbsboards for putting out more authentic and relatable footage. Don’t just buy a board based on how Rob Machado or Felipe Toledo surf it!

All this and more in episode 34 of the Mindful Surfer Podcast.

Mentioned in the show

@torrenmarrtyn

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OGdoJpCoItg

@mikeywright69

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwyOxZcSe7E

@sbsboards

https://sbsboards.com/

@lostsurfboards

@mayhemsurfboards_mattbiolos

@lysurfboards

Popped hamstrings, chocolate consumption, recent surfs and supplements. Will has been trying the Rob Machado Seaside and Liam has been on a coaching course.  We are chatting about delayed vs instant gratification, Flow, reward, learning and progress.  All this and more in the latest episode. 

Will has been on a trip to the Canaries and is back to share stories of surf adventures in warmer waves.  We chat localism, sabotage of your own fitness gains, low carb energy lulls and junky surfs all in the lumpy shorebreak that is Episode 96 of the Mindful Surfer Show. Thanks to everyone in every corner of the surfing universe and beyond for tuning in and joining us for the ride. xx 

In this weeks intro, Liam gives the details on his recent surf life saving event and all the insights that came from it including facing his fears, other competitors and doing something that’s given him huge lifts in motivation for better diet , lifestyle and training! 

We also go onto chat about how important it is we let go of what people think about us - in how we live our lives, what boards we ride, foods we eat - the LOT! 

Will goes onto talk about “what makes the happiest surfer?” - someone who can be just as stoked for someone else’s wave as they would if they’d had one of those their own!

The boys also talk about naked surfing - with none other that Rob Machado… you’ll be surprised what comes up! 

In mind body stoke, Will talks about recent dietary choices and how difficult it can be to find the healthiest choices of “quick carbs” that are super useful for surf trips (he has a hack to get round that!). 

Liam shares how in finishing his event - he’s already put on some weight as he’s loaded back up with carbs and some beers but then goes onto talk about how much he wants to get back to how he’s been feeling recently. 

Stay stoked guys! 

Will & Liam 

This week, we dive deep into why the ego is what holds us back from surf progression...we then talk about what we can do about it! 

In true "mindful surfer" vibes, we discuss how to use awareness of your breath and your thoughts to allow the negativity to pass - falling off your board, not being able to get in the water, crowds, fears etc etc! 

As Liam said "every person who's not on the dance floor watching people who're on it want to be that person who's on the floor...be the person on the floor - facing fear and doing it anyway" 

Stay stoked guys! 

Will & Liam 

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

Almost a year of paddling around in the foam ball that that is surf and mindfulness podcasting gang. This week we are chatting hail stones in summer time, wave gifts from the surf gods, putting training into practice, board volume, speed, social media and TV negativity.

Is it easier to go from mush burgers to great waves than it is to transition from great surf to sloppy? and is this simply the truest metaphor for life. If you can squeeze joy out of the mundane then you ride the highs and lows whereas chasing perfection as us surfers tend to do is to enter a infinite loop of disappointment.  

We have breathwork, daily rebirth, knowing yourself, pain barriers and growth and can training our weaknesses really help our surfing? All this and more in the head high, clean wave, that is episode 51 of the Mindful Surfer podcast.

Thanks to all you wonderful humans, as always,  for joining us for the ride.

Mentioned in the show

The Sacred Cow - https://www.sacredcow.info/

This weeks intro is a mix of emotional triggers on crowds, chat about free stuff we got given (from a golf company!) and how we’ve been staying stoked despite the recent flat spell. 

The conversation goes into talk about why surfing gives us such a huge boost in stoke - that flow experience of zero thoughts about the past or future, just present joy. 

We go onto talk about the evolving surfer who develops as much stoke on land as in the sea - through taking on challenges and seeking new flow based horizons. 

In mind, body, stoke, Will talks about recent upgrades in his meditation programme - basically doing more, more often (and reaping huge rewards). 

Liam discusses how there is no “right time” to take care of yourself and how good he’s felt lately giving himself more time to ocean paddle, play golf and take on less to recover and feel better for taking on challenges. 

Stay stoked guys!  Will & Liam

This week, Will has an "accident" on the way to the surf whilst Liam's been grafting at home DIY'ing. 

The boys digress the in's and out's of wetsuit choices and why anything but an O'neill seems to be a mistake! 

Will shares a story from feeling like a massive kook at a popular wave and how he works through the triggers...

Liam shares the insight about flow experience - how do we reach and maintain it going into waves (or crowds) that challenge us more than normal.  

In mind'body'stoke, Liam shares stories of balancing his London lifestyle with trying to stay fit and healthy for surf.

The boys then share why alcohol (or sugar) is so appealing to humans and little hacks to keep a balance on it so you can still get the most from the surf. 

Enjoy the show guys! 

Will & Liam 

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/

This week, our intro is all about our biggest ambition as surfers - happiness. Happiness in the ocean, in our health, love lives - all of it! What ever we do on land affects our performance (and joy) and vise versa. 

In mind body Stoke, Will covers why integration of wellness habits is so much more powerful than waiting til (waiting til the gym, waiting til the yoga class etc) - to use this exact moment to do a small thing that can lead to big gains over time. 

Liam goes on to share his insights on his January “reboot” and why surfing is awesome for creating a mirror for your level of self care - Mother Nature takes no prisoners and will hand you your ass if you’ve not put the work in on land. 

Stay stoked guys! 

Will & Liam

Welcome back Mindful Surfers. This week we are chatting, good vibes at wave pools, summer crowds, queues, snaking, happiness, fixed states, control, fear and how good vibrations attract waves. We look at Eckhart Tolle, serotonin, over consumption of 24/7 news cycles and whether the happiest people are those who escape the addiction of wall to wall bulletins. Especially if they get out and get in the Ocean.

We are attempting to take our own advice to take breaks from the mind numbing effects of social media and building on the many reasons to be cheerful rather than fearful.  

Liam drops in on Will, there is more breathwork in the mindful surfer segment and Will opens a whole new line on the ‘potty mouth bingo’ card.

All this and more in the pint sized point break that is episode 42.

Mentioned in the show

Great photos by @kb_pho_vid

https://www.kylebakerphotography.com/

@rrymorgn

https://eckharttolle.com/a-new-earth-excerpt/

@thewave

https://drjoedispenza.com/

In this weeks show, after the boys have recovered from Will's monstrously awful fart at the beginning, we go onto our longest ever intro chatting through a range of topics including: 

1. Surf-Life balance 

2. Surf fitness 

3. Butt-holes paddling in front of us (aka "the cave") - just listen 

4. Surfing expectation do's and don'ts 

5. Self honesty and why its the key to growth in and out the water

Stay stoked guys!

Will & Liam  

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!  

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

The boys talk mindless surfing, strength training, boards, diets and lifestyle.

Liam finally discovers the joy of a new suit and Will isn’t surfing.

Find out why and more in this oldie but goldie.

In todays intro, apart from digressing the various nuances of Rob Machado’s pubic hair, we delve deep into what self care can do for your surfing - aka - the better you take care of your body through diet and lifestyle, the better you’ll surf! 

So why do we question our boards so much when, really, it comes back to the surfer riding them? Because we bloody love boards and we’re lazy :) :) 

Will goes on to share what changing up his quiver has done recently improve his performance in the ocean. 

Liam shares his recent insights into “quietening the mind” in busy lineups so you can enjoy your surfing more. 

In mind, body stoke, the boys share training philosophy’s for surf performance - in particular Wills experience with clients in seeing that volume of weight training needs to be super low for surfers so you can feel light and loose in the joints (but also strong from compound lifts). 

Liam shares what he’s learned about his shoulder rehab recently - diet and training techniques and how much those little tweaks have improved it. 

Stay stoked guys! 

Will & Liam 

A post session recording, where we are chatting, Board apologists, peacocking (especially us fellas) and riding boards for image rather than function or feel.

Liam is talking books and the depth that long form exploration allows you to access.  There is more on cold water therapy, vagus nerve soothers, recent mind, body and stoke hacks and even a spot on hair care :)  Pub bores, big waves, books, bums and more.  All wrapped into the latest episode of the Mindful Surfer podcast.

Surf how you want gang on whatever you want. Go get wet and don’t get upset 🤘🏼🤙🏼

Mentioned in the show.

https://www.stevenkotler.com/

@lysurfboards

@localherosurfboards

@bengravy

@whoisjob

We took a trip to the Bristol wave pool! 

Liam shared how he found the expert turns on his new seaside fish (maybe a little too much foam!) and then found the extra foam amazing for the setting down on the “advanced”.

Will then shares how he found the expert turns on his new mid length (haaaaard going!!!) and then very similarly to Liam, got his 5’11 seaside really working on the advanced.

We then go onto talk about how much quicker you can develop your surfing from being able to get “reps” in the wave pool compared to the ocean (depending on where you live!).  

We then go onto discuss the philosophy of short term hardness vs long term ease and relate it to the discipline of good habits and why it’s soooooo crazy how much inertia there is before doing them (and why it’s therefore so important to be kind to yourself  if you’re procrastinating but also be able to give yourself a kick in the arse where needed!). 

Stay stoked guys! 

Will & Liam 

In this weeks show we intro on.our oneill wetsuit obsession and reveal all with recent escapades with their wetsuits and sponsorship!! 

We also go onto what Surfline forecasting has done to our heads - the good, the bad and the ugly , in how to navigate “the future” as a surfer looking for that next dopamine hit. 

In mind body Stoke, Liam shares recent fitness discipline challenges and how he’s learned to dial it back in because it’s worth it and it’s all about building momentum. 

Will shares his recent use of a ‘TENS’ machine or “shock wave therapy” which shuts off the pain signal to the joint and how beneficial it’s been for his ankle.

Stay stoked guys!

Liam & Will  

This week, we go deep into what it’s like to head into a busy (or local) lineup - all the nuances of ego, localism, surf ability and pre judgement come into play and we go round the house (with some crap ozzy impressions thrown in for good measure). 

In mind, body and Stoke we talk about Wills recent zero carb journey to reduce inflammation in his ankle and how much we recommend experimentation (and research what happened in the 60’s around “health” and the myths around saturated fat).

We accidentally smash Gul wetsuits to bits and wax lyrical about our latest million dollar contract being sent out by oneill wetsuits !!

Stay stoked guys! Will & Liam   

Thanks for getting towed into the latest show gang. This week we are looking at performance anxiety, sweating the small stuff, contagious behaviour, fear – real and perceived, bigger waves, heart rate, mind-to-body connections, intuition, trusting your instincts, safety zones, hold downs, training for life and our menacing local seal.  There is infinite and finite games, cheat codes for life, being happy for others and dealing with pushing comfort zones.

Liam is back in the pool training for surf lifesaving and Will is chatting ego and Will Ferrell movies.

All this and more in the double over toe micro-wave that is episode 49 of the Mindful Surfer podcast.

Mentioned in the show

Dylan Graves - https://www.vans.co.uk/team/surf/dylan-graves.html

Weird Waves - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sAQCi2ELHow

Daddy’s Home - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1528854/

Old School - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0302886/

This week, we dive into the nuances of how to enjoy your surfing more - in taking care of your body, who you go surfing with, how you manage your thoughts and how to remain inspired by other surfers who you'd love to surf like one day. 

We also talk about recent surfs and the injuries that've been picked up from them! 

We also cover the question "what is the ideal amount of time in the ocean to get the most joy & performance?" and cover all the nuances that come with this Q! 

Stay stoked guys! 

Will & Liam 

This weeks intro we cover Liams and Wills recent surfs and all the successes and challenges they bought along with them. 

From surfing with difficult people to trying to perform even in the midst of mental/emotional triggers, we hash out what it takes to get better whilst having a good time! 

Liam goes on to talk about how much fun he had surfing his “cricket net” - a spot where he can simply get stuck into turns without many people around.

Will also shares stories from his recent trip to tenerife and was obsessed with trying to keep the nose of his board facing the beach so he could perform tighter more vertical turns. 

We then go onto talk about how close that switch and shift into the next levels of performance is and so therefore how important it is to stay stoked and keep persevering! 

Stay stoked guys! 

Will & Liam 

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/

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 

Liam and Will discuss their recent trip to @thewave England's artificial Wave park.  They have to eat their own words about surfing like no one is watching, as the usual photo service misses the very day that boys visit. Leaving them to only experience how it felt, rather than how it all looked. 

There is talk of expectation, ego, having spectators and other surfers watching every wave you miss, make or wipe out.  They discuss how the controlled environment helped Liam deal with the steeper take offs on the Expert setting and look at how much progress can be made by surfers at these 'surf-gyms' that provide the same canvas to practice on over and over again. 

The boys discuss the importance of choosing the right board, especially for fresh water and also how looking like a surfer does not a surfer make! 

Liam is stoked with his new (second hand) Luke Short twinny and how a connection with a board can improve your surfing and your experience of it. 

Try things, make mistakes, stay curious and move on. 

Will is blown away by a recent Lakey Peterson @lakeypeterson clip where despite all her success she is still as stoked as ever living the attitude of gratitude. 

This week we intro on how tricky our home breaks have been this winter and all the mental (and physical) challenges that’s created. 

Will then goes onto discuss his recent Bristol Wave Pool experience and he was NOT happy in the first session because of the delays and issues the wave park were having with the new settings. In the end , things all came good due to mental shifts and a huge winner was riding the Machado mashup - frothing on that new board and Will explains why. 

Liam then goes onto discuss how important failure is for progressing as a surfer - that if you’re NOT failing much, your progression will slow down…it’s when you mess things up enough times that you make the biggest gains because it WILL eventually click - we’ve just gotta be brave enough to have a go!

We then go onto chat about how progress speeds up and slows down at various stages in life - whether there’s been a flat spell, injuries , work being busy - and that it’s so important to stay positive and motivated when a slower period kicks in! 

Will then talks about including pre workout carbs from honey and orange juice and how positive an impact it’s had on his performance! 

Liam talks about his recent fitness gains from getting out and running during our flat spell to keep motivation alive for when the next swells come around. 

Stay stoked guys! 

Will & Liam 

Thanks for paddling back out to join us for the latest show gang! This week we chat Beckham, hair bands, critics, comments boards on surf websites, labels, getting lost in your own biases, weirdness, good surf crowds, loving people with different views, cycling, rest, finding flat spell activities, out-training bad diets, aerobic conditioning, meditation, spontaneity, music and more...

All this in the flat spell inspired scenic paddle board ride that is episode 46 of the Mindful Surfer podcast. 

Mentioned in the show.

Aubrey Marcus https://www.aubreymarcus.com/blogs/aubrey-marcus-podcast

Tim Samuels https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/Who-Stole-My-Spear-by-Tim-Samuels-author/9781784753368

Erik Davies https://mitpress.mit.edu/books/high-weirdness

Gearoid McDaid https://www.ripcurl.eu/en/news/team-news/over-the-ledge-with-gearoid-mcdaid.html

Jamie O’Brien https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo_q6aOlvPH7M-j_XGWVgXg

Apart from Will sounding a bit drunk and bunged up from a cold during the week, he asks “are foamie’s worth buying for your surf progression?”. The boys then hash out the various pros and cons. 

Liam talks about what he’s done for refent surf fitness gains - in how big an impact his work on land had on his wave count (according to Will “the most waves I’ve ever seen you catch in one hour”!). 

In mind, body stoke, Will shares how the FireWire seaside has challenged him to eat a cleaner diet so he can get the most out of his new quiver (but also how it’s messed with his mind being tempted to weigh himself - a habit he NEVER recommends to his clients ironically). 

Liam goes onto share how good he’s felt lately from reducing booze intake whilst upping his cardio workouts too. He also goes onto share how his recent gains have challenged his previous lifestyle philosophy and working out how he can strike the right balance between feeling good vs being able to let loose.

Stay stoked guys!

Will & Liam  

Christmas week is here and Liam and Will welcome in the festivity with song, laughter but thankfully no dancing.  High on the Christmas wish list is a Wave Pool but have the boys been naughty or nice? 

If you had 'perfect' waves in your backyard would it lead to complacency? Can you create that 'god particle' of epic wave energy in a man made pool? 

The boys talk about the convergence of science and spiritualty and recommend the recent chat between Dr Joe Dispenza and Aubrey Marcus https://open.spotify.com/show/0n7j2qseg6fu0Fj2dvzXVi

If surf is your escapism what do you do when it is taken away?  Is the power of scarcity part of the attraction and joy of surfing? 

Will and Liam chat surf strength gains, mind fitness, mobility and not getting complacent when you are well in mind body and stoke.

The Mindful Surfer meditation segment is back as well as Surf Media insights. 

Thanks for your continued support Mindful Surfers please follow us on instagram or leave a review to help us grow our community and show. @themindfulsurfer

Books and people that feature in this show.. 

https://www.mbphoto.com/artists/2-leroy-grannis/biography/

https://davidji.com/secrets-meditation/

https://www.instagram.com/aubreymarcus/

https://www.instagram.com/drjoedispenza/

Happy Friday Mindful Surfers. Thanks for pulling your wetsuits back on as we dive in and talk about peaceful but nuanced debate, the importance of including different viewpoints in your life, broadening what you read and doing your own research on the things that matter.

We chat diversity of thought, mental and spiritual wellness, rejection and vulnerability, meat diets, impractical surf hair, Matt Biolos and the importance of trusting your instincts.

All this and of course much more in the belly-board-wave-slide that is episode 50 of the Mindful Surfer Podcast.

Mentioned in the show.

https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/emotional-kyle-sinckler-left-brink-20556724

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJz-1Tv_A8A

Jamie Wheal https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/46205669-recapture-the-rapture

https://www.aubreymarcus.com/blogs/aubrey-marcus-podcast/ecstatic-practices-can-save-the-world-with-jamie-wheal-amp-305

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 

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/

This week , we intro with a long chat about empathy in surfing and how it can be applied. 

We then go onto discuss , 

- The appeal of the solo surf journey (self resilience) 

- We discuss what we believe to be the most overused word in surfing - respect! (vs just being “mindful”). 

- Will shares a crowded surf story he hopes will help other people 

- Liam shares insights on thought management in crowded lineup

- Board talk continues (as per) and chat about how big a difference fins make 

- Will shares recent challenges to his hormones and bio hacks to fix it and get his mojo back 

- Liam shares how he’s managing his emotional self through his recent work challenges 

Stay stoked guys! 

Will & Liam

Deep breath gang. We are talking, face sprays, critics, cravings, walking the line between order and chaos, constructive coaching versus naysayers and detractors, mindfulness, surf media, diets, will-power, beer, cereal, fins and more all wrapped up with love and laughter into his weeks podcast.  

Thanks so much to all you beautiful beings for tuning in and keeping us stoked. We are grateful to have you all along for the ride. Here is to longer nights and good vibes.

Mentioned in the show.

@dragboardco

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGi-wsJWIRk

@staustellbrewery

We dive deep into what it's like to be triggered by our own negative thought and feeling spirals whilst in the surf - in how related they are to our own unique set of likes/dislikes and past experiences. 

We also discuss the recent documentary with Jonah Hill called "don't look up" and chat about the super practical tools we can use to make our experience calmer and happier...in facing uncertainty and discomfort with skills that can have a really positive impact. 

We also go onto to cover breathing exercises and chat about motivation to practice self care habits with the consistency of someone who really wants to take their surfing (and life) to the next level. 

Stay stoked guys! 

Will & Liam 

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

Liam talks about his recent FireWire seaside session and how he’s been finding it on our home break - he then goes on to share his quiver, how he wants to upgrade it, and why!

Will goes onto share his journey on mids and what they can do for our surfing - in having to work on slowing things down, lengthening compressions and therefore improving our style, hand positions, posture and therefore carves. “Step up” performance mids get discussed too and why they can be rad for trips or bigger days at home.

We then talk about how easy it is to slip into a negative mindset around your surfing - whether it be junky waves / crowds / old injuries etc…but in coming out of those funks from looking in the mirror, appreciation and therefore flow comes back in abundance!

We then share insights about how to stay motivated to be fit, well and well trimmed downstairs - that so much of it is about being kind to yourself when things slip and then, when we simply choose to - get back into what we know we can do to make our surfing lives more fulfilling all round and remind ourselves (hopefully) why it’s so important to remain consistent - because surfing is worth it!

Stay stoked!  Will & Liam

Back with a new season for 2021

Liam and Will are mulling surf, life and love as a new lockdown kicks in. Talking masks, risk,  the complex world and why being taught how to think rather than what to think is the road to an open mind.  How judgement on all sides and not seeing the nuance in situations leads to anger, labels and frustration rather than understanding and harmony.

Will talks Kaizen theory, making small improvements every day and surf triggers. The boys cover Wim Hof, New Years day swimming and getting comfortable with uncomfortable. After reading his Christmas gift, Aubrey Marcus’ book, Own the Day, Own your life, Liam is trying to dial daily gains from cold water therapy, trialling Bulletproof coffee and intermittent fasting.  Stay tuned for how this goes over the course of this season.

Can Will get through an episode without swearing, is carbon wrap on a board worth the money and does anyone have all the answers to life’s big questions?  All this and more in this weeks episode of The Mindful Surfer.

Mentioned in the show.

The Shred Show https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmpYrhuzg6Y

Dave Asbury https://daveasprey.com/

Aubrey Marcus - https://www.onnit.com/own-the-day/

Wim Hoff  - https://www.wimhofmethod.com/

Joe Disepenza- https://drjoedispenza.com/

This week, we're back after 3 weeks off from recording due to holidays, sickness and loads of surfing. 

In this episode, we cover how to manage your mind and stay calm even when fear thoughts start entering the picture. 

We also talk loads about nutrition and how to make the most of your diet so you can get the most stoke (and performance) from your surfing! 

Enjoy guys and stay stoked!

Will & Liam  

This week, Will shares a near death experience that shook him to his core (and chats about how it affected him in the surf)...

Liam goes on to share his thoughts on how to manage fear in a world trying to make you do and believe things you don't want to! 

We also go onto share insights around the benefits of fasting and have a new segment "listeners questions" going on to talk about boards for UK waves

Stay stoked Guys! 

Will & Liam 

Hello again gang and if you are joining us for the first time it’s nice to have you along for the ride. This week Will is doing his best to keep things clean as we delve into long board vs short board musings, burnout, hitting the surf wall, saggy balls, nuance, supplements and sleep.

Liam has a new board and Will is sharing his 10 hacks for surf recovery. We chat functional patterns, injuries, mind – body connections and loads more all in the magnificently blown out mush burger wave that is episode 45 of the Mindful Surfer Podcast.

We are also spreading some brotherly love in the surf media section, as we cover Adz’ latest interview with surfer and writer Chas Smith on the Grumpy Surfer Podcast.

Mentioned in the show.

https://www.aubreymarcus.com/blogs/aubrey-marcus-podcast

https://grumpysurfer.podbean.com/

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

We delve deep into what it means to "label" each other in the surf - kook vs pro, longboard vs short .... etc .... etc ... and how righteous we can become as surfers! 

We also cover; 

- recent injuries

- board choice changes 

- how to grow from life's challenges (both in and out of the water) 

Stay stoked guys! 

Will & Liam 

This week, we record the show by a river for extra high vibes and good times! 

We start off by talking about recent board purchases!

Then, we delve deep into our recent Bristol wave pool visit - what we enjoyed and did well and what we didn't enjoy or do very well...loads of good nuggets to share! 

In mind, body stoke, we dove into the impact Will's recent diet changes have had on his inflammation levels and overall mindset for both on land (and in the ocean). 

Liam then goes onto share how he's hacked his recent reset on fitness and diet and how much its helped his mood, surf performance and outlook on the future. 

Stay stoked guys! 

Liam & Will 

Welcome back gang! This week’s show has bottom turned its way to BOLT scores, board choices, selfishness, nutrition for wellness rather than the look, visualition and putting in the hard yards to create free and fluid expression in every aspect of life.

There is confessions of snaking and dropping in, real grumpy surfers and are any of us free of sin or ego.? Will is reading the oxygen advantage and Liam is still battling Will’s toilet humour. Liam is still bigging up Clayton and the Ombe team for the way it is helping his surfing gains and Will runs the Mindful Surfer segment.

We chat the power of music and the Solfeggio frequency , the frequency of love, mind movies, not forgetting to breathe and being the change you want to see in the world. All this and more in the open ocean monster wave that is episode 44 of the mindful surfer podcast.

Mentioned in the show.

https://theuksurfshow.co.uk/the-best-post-surf-playlist

https://www.instagram.com/the_grumpy_surfer_podcast/

https://www.vice.com/en/article/eve3xz/healing-properties-music-frequencies-therapy

https://ombe.co/courses/surfing-analysis/

Thanks for paddling back out with us gang. This week we find out if Will really did give up surfing for meditation in the face of a long awaited swell?  We are also discuss the mad race to the beach when a swell arrives, long suffering families , not taking our own advice, forgiveness, control and the art of being kind to yourself. There’s more on judgement, fear, ego, novelty, joy, longboards and the importance of laughing at those in power.

Liam’s accepting his zero wave sesh and learning to let go and Will has had a rare post cricket cider. Find out whether that was a good idea and if surfers are indeed natural liars, in the shore-break body-surf-sesh, that is episode 48 of the Mindful Surfer podcast.

Mentioned in the show

Lost Track Atlantic Torren Martyn https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjCQEbM_9_M

https://lostsurfboards.net/

In this weeks intro, we discuss the various surf happiness myths of “do a surf trip = become happier” or “get to surf all the time = become happier” - why do we believe they’re myths? Because we adapt as humans and where ever WE go - there WE are!! 

We also go onto discuss recent surf sessions and how big a deal Will found getting his board choice right on that session (verses having got it totally wrong the previous day!). 

Liam goes onto talk about how much joy he got from that recent session and the why - that he’d gone long enough without surf to regain that massive appreciation when it came around (and that keeping that alive is super important for our overall happiness!). 

Loads more gems in mind, body and stoke with some bio hacking form Will as well as some non-surf, surf-media.  

Big Love 

Will&Liam 

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 

Welcome back gang. In this episode we talk recent surfs, booze, caffeine, chasing dopamine,  surf media, unrecorded episodes, revving up the ‘Stoke-o-meter' challenging conditions, micro waves, new boards, fins and anticipation.

We look at what we value as surfers from boards and waves to lifestyle. There’s sleep, supplements, Chris Hemsworth and more, all in the shorebreak wedge that is episode 95 of the Mindful Surfer Podcast.  

Thanks as always for tuning in and joining us on this ride.  Big Love Liam and Will. x

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/

Hello gang! This week we are talking - Drop ins, mistakes, living in glass houses while throwing stones around, surfing nemesis, grafting, selfishness, surf blockers, Italian podcast charts and even a bit of non-surf media, surf media.  

There is the mindful surfer segment as well as the usual mind, body and stoke hacks.  

Will is talking ‘hutters crutch’ , Liam is playing sweary bingo and is a taste for booze interrupting all those surfing gains?  Paddle in and take off with us on the barrelling wave that is Episode 40.

Mentioned in the show. 

https://billyconnolly.com/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4qa5EroJxnQM6Sng9WhgsQ

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  

In this weeks intro, we talk about our favourite wetsuit boots and Will goes full circle with his view on “solite”! 

Liam then shares how hard he found a recent surf but seeks the positivity in the experience and what it taught him. He also goes into share in his next session only 2 days later, he felt epjc - we then go onto talk about how the universe seems to be set up this way in and out the water! 

Will shares insights from dialling his quiver and how positive an influence it’s had on his surfing lately. The board that’s really stood out for better waves has been his JS el baron performance mid length. We then go onto talk about the importance of being able to chop and change the quiver to a) keep the novelty = happiness = Stoke equation alive and b) get the most out of the conditions! 

Stay stoked guys! 

Will & Liam 

In this weeks show, we pose the question “is surfing the best form of exercise you can do?”. 

That injection of high intense spurts of movement followed by rest feels pretty darn good for the body (and mind) but there are pitfalls we can fall into which we cover in detail. 

We also talk dive deep into high performance grovellers vs high performance mid lengths for 80% of the surf we get, the virtues of both and how to dial that in to get more performance and joy. 

Stay stoked guys! 

Will & Liam

This week, we go deep on surf kit; the in's and outs of wetsuits, boots, boards and the marketing that goes into them. 

After we've put the surf marketing world to rights, we go onto share insights on how to manage anxious thoughts in everyday life. 

Lastly, we go onto explain how normal it is to go through an up and down journey in your surf career - that almost every surf you ever have will be different to the last one and learn to let go of total control of this natural process. 

Stay stoked guys! 

Will & Liam 

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 

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

Becoming Incredible.

We are talking tricky crowds, in water triggers, calling out bad behaviour, on shore howlers and crisp clean days.

Are locals more ‘deserving’ of waves? who has a ‘run-in’ with a SUP rider and what happened next?

There is the Mindful Surfer mediation segment, celebrating sharing waves with good folks, getting into flow and rhythm in positive line ups, which all turns up the stoke machine to 11. We even bump into very mindful surfer Adz from @the_grumpy_surfer_podcast at the local for banging waves and good vibes.

Big shout out to Adam Amin for his recent bombs at Jaws.  Absolutely inspiring.  As well as Peter Mel who at 52 is proof that the best wave of your life is yet to come.

We chat high energy, dick heads, short-cuts, interrupted flow states and more all in Episode 35 of The Mindful Surfer podcast. Links in the bio and all platforms and smart speakers now.

Liam and I cover the in's and out's of recent board purchases - Will's smaller, curvier channel islands "rocket wide" gets taken out in a punchy Cornish beach which proves both challenging and exciting all at once. 

Liam discusses his foamie journey - what he's loved and what he's found challenging when putting these wonderfully light hearted pieces of kit to the test in a range of conditions. 

We then go onto make the statement "the best wave of your life is coming....if...." - if you take care of your body and mind enough to keep your progressions going, no matter how difficult it can seem at times.

Stay stoked guys! 

Will & Liam 

This weeks intro we dive into the nuances of  how you create your own version of surf happiness - in how you view conditions , how often you get to surf, where you surf, who you surf with etc etc 

And the insight that we come back to over and over is life can’t be better ANYWHERE else not because you’re environment wouldn’t change if you moved to indo but more because it’s YOU who lives there and where ever you surf, there you are. 

In mind body stoke, Will chats recent diet changes (in doing a little less fasting and it helping his surf energy) and also how powerful breath work has been for surf performance.

Liam talks about being open minded to change and how much he’s enjoyed getting a little more relaxed on diet and beers when you’re around the right people (and that the people make the biggest difference to how those foods etc interact with your body). 

Stay stoked guys! 

Will & Liam 

The ‘surfers’ hair debate rattles on and Will is exploring his surf pube fascination and his ‘Charlton knots’.  There is laughter, depth,  dopamine hits, meditation, secret spots, endless swell and some monster waves.

We work through Challenging yourself, grit, gratitude,  building flow stacks, as well as blockers to wave chasing.

We also talk scarcity versus abundance and building gratitude for what we do have. Setting ourselves free from societal or self-imposed walls that hold us all back and giving everyone space to try out their authentic selves.

Wherever you surf, that’s where you are. Thanks to all you Mindful Surfers and the growing community for your support, messages and good vibes!

Mentioned in the show.

https://www.channel5.com/show/ben-fogle-new-lives-in-the-wild/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxLj2N_8wK0

@mfanno

@stephaniegilmore

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  

This week, we talk about a recent surf trip with the lads where we had a foam party switching up everyone's shapes for some fun and discovery about which boards to try next. 

We also uncover Will's recent extended fasting experience and how powerful it was for lowering inflammation and improving surf performance. 

Liam also has very cool news to share - a famous surfer is a fan of his style!! Find out who by tuning in! 

Stay stoked guys and enjoy the show! 

Will & Liam 

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 

This weeks intro we talk about how powerful ego is in surfing - in what we post on social media, how we perceive other surfers in the lineup and how we perceive our own performance in front of “better surfers”. 

Will goes onto talk about recent surf sessions on the north coast and how in love with the FireWire seaside he is! He goes onto say “there’s no better surfboard for progressing your rail surfing on open face walls”

After mindfulness breath work, Liam goes onto talk about how we can cultivate more contentment in our lives through gratitude awareness - especially for the health we have in any given moment.

In mind body stoke, Will goes on to share recent surfing gains coming from eating cleaner than usual on his weekend trip and how much more fun he had in the lineup! 

Liam talks about his up coming paddling event and how the extra effort on training & nutrition he’s been putting in has made him feel over all. 

Stay stoked! 

Will & Liam

Welcome back gang, the weekly show has landed it’s latest 360 air and this time we are looking at leaving the party on a high, knowing when to get out of the water, 10,000 hours of practice, taking training seriously but with a smile on your face, not trying-trying, nudity, image, meditation, change, crowds, hierarchies, hustling and knowing your happy place when it comes to waves.

Liam is waxing lyrical about beer and signing up to the brilliant Ombe Surf coaching platform and Will is talking, flat spells, surf skates and dialling fins for his new board

All this and much more in the peeling, uncrowded reef break that is episode 43 of the Mindful Surfer podcast.

Mentioned in the show.

https://stabmag.com/

https://ombe.co/courses/surfing-analysis/

https://surfstrengthcoach.com/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdkvqMwrkCI

@torrenmartyn

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2JUb6dV8w4

https://www.crossedanchors.co.uk/

https://www.staustellbreweryshop.co.uk/

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 

We are talking anticipation and expectation,  Hemmingway, breath work, and body hacks. There is the pain of dropping the ‘surf shield’, getting comfortable with uncomfortable, ego challenges, training our weaknesses and starting with the hard stuff first.

It’s been a world of Cold water surfing for us and we are chatting just how incredible surfing must be for humans to jump through the ring of ice for just one turn, or one wave ridden to its fullest.  We uncover the ‘Shit Wave Police’ telling anyone who will listen whether its ‘good’ enough to get in and asking whether it is the conditions that don’t live up to their expectations or whether there simply hasn’t been enough training put in. There is the regular Mind, Body, Stoke segment, surf rental 'ego-bubble-bursters', foils, kook slams, wipe outs and more all rolled up into episode 38 of the Mindful Surfer Podcast.

Here is to all the cold water surfers around the world! 

Mentioned in the show.

@ombe

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4WsRHnDXY0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EguHmYWXpZ4

End of the Land, @sebsmartx

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=slTpX2aXdJ0

This week, we dive deep into board choice - what it does for your surfing and why it’s so important to keep updating your quiver as often as you can.

We then delve into what holds surfers back from progression and then what to do about it…with mind work, body work, evolving your boards, who you surf with, where you surf - we really go round the houses of nuance so we can get more from the ocean!

In mind body Stoke, Will talks about the benefits of fasting for life and surf performance - dispelling some of the myths around how to get the most from your body. 

Liam also shares his insights on diet in how much better he feels from removing processed foods whilst also trying to enjoy the occasional treat to enjoy the social aspects of food & drink.

Stay stoked guys!!

Will & Liam 

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. 

As we hit episode 52 we are asking whether surf and lifestyle brands actually walk the talk. We have more on training weaknesses, work and surf life balance and how no one can or is going to do the hard work for you. We talk pub surfers, judgement and ask what is surfing to you?

Bit of a disclaimer Liam’s microphone was a bit temperamental in this episode.

Mentioned in the show.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maya_Gabeira

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPj1iPyIOo8

https://athleanx.com/the-coach

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yvon_Chouinard

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 

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

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

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 

This weeks intro is all about the surf trips Liam and Will had been on in recent weeks! 

We go onto talk about : 

1. Why more powerful waves makes EVERYTHING easier 

2. Which boards we rode as the wave quality changed 

3. How we faced our fears stepping up to new challenges 

4. Why going away on a surf trip is such an important part of our surfing development! 

Enjoy and stay stoked guys! 

Will & Liam

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