Send us a text With a single call to "the big dogs," Sasha Jane Lowerson set in motion a revolution for equality in competitive surfing. Despite her success in numerous competitions under her former identity of Ryan Egan, Sasha feared competing as a transgender surfer. Instead of letting fear take over, she embraced her true self and championed groundbreaking inclusion policies for surfers of diverse genders. Join us for this episode as we peel back the layers of "bullshit" and explore what it means to live authentically. Sasha and I discuss the challenges within a predominantly cisgender, whi ..read more

Send us a text Want to stay out of a surf slump, keep the stoke high, and make progress in your surfing? Start a surf journal! In this episode, I, your host Laura Day, share how keeping a surf journal has been a game-changer for me. I’ll explain how I document my sessions, reflections, and surf goals in a cute, bright colored, A4 notebook, decorated with stickers, stamps, and photos. This ritual not only helps me track my progress and overcome mental blocks but also captures my favorite memories in each session. We’ll discuss the importance of enjoying the process of surfing, connecting with n ..read more

Send us a text After 4.5 years of running this podcast we've reached 50 Episodes and surpassed 50k Downloads! Thank you to our listeners, guests, friends and family for listening and supporting our show. I couldn't be more grateful. xo, Laura Day Support the show Confessions of a Surf Lady is supported by The Surf Société, our unique digital women's surfing platform where we come together to Learn More. Surf Better. Live Happy. Learn more at Surfsociete.com ..read more

Send us a text Despite facing misogyny prevalent in the surf industry, Matt George, a renowned surf journalist and Senior Contributing Editor at SURFER for over 35 years, has been an advocate for women in surfing. In his new book, In Deep, you'll discover an anthology of Matt's most influential articles and photographs, including stories about courageous women in surfing. From a young Bethany Hamilton's shark attack as told from the perspective of the apex predator to a feature about Keala Kennelly that inadvertently outed her to her family. However, this episode goes beyond 'In Deep,' bridgi ..read more

Send us a text On this episode of Froth Talks, you'll meet Chantae Reden of The Salt Sirens: A website for female freedivers, scuba divers, surfers, kitesurfers, and women interested in living an ocean-based lifestyle. Tune in to hang out with Host Laura Day and Chantae Reden!  We'll froth out on: Chantae's adventurous life, living, and surfing in Suva, Fiji The Salt Sirens and all the amazing resources Chantae's blog has to offer to water women everywhere Our favorite post surf meal, travel stories and why you should keep a surf log! Episode Resources: Visit Chantae's publication: Th ..read more

Send us a text ??‍♀️ SUPPORT THE SHOW when you  shop at iaerasurf.com Take 10% OFF Women's Surfwear  ? Use code PODCAST10 at iaerasurf.com Connect with Us: Follow @confessionsofasurflady Follow @iaerasurf Join the conversation ? podcast.iaerasurf.com/connect Have you ever felt self-doubt in the lineup? In this bonus episode, we cover a few resources on how to get in touch with us and I share a short story on dealing with self-doubt in the lineup. Episode Resources: Join our newsletter Support the show Confessions of a Surf Lady is supported by The Surf Société, our unique digital ..read more

Send us a text Growing up in Orange County, Ben loved to spend time in the water. However, as he grew up transgender, the revealing nature of swimwear eventually made him uncomfortable and led him to give up his time in the ocean. It wasn’t until he moved back to Orange County from San Francisco in 2010 that he was encouraged to get back into surfing. In San Francisco, Ben found a strong sense of acceptance within the LGBTQ+ community. The freedom to be open and authentic about his identity was transformative, and it inspired him to reconnect with surfing and begin shaping his own boards. Ben ..read more

Send us a text How has surfing saved you? Meet Janina Casanova, a once rare-beach-goer from Southern California. From praying in Italian seaside chapels to finding solace in the waters of the Philippines, Janina embarked on a world-wide journey, in hopes of recovering from a broken marriage. Finding herself on a remote island in her homeland, Janina reconnects with her cultural roots in the Philippines and learns how to surf. Once a girl who never went in the water, she now surfs everyday, claiming that surfing has saved her. Tune in to hear Janina's journey from heartbreak to healing as well ..read more

Send us a text Surfing is an incredibly diverse sport, and in this episode we're bringing you two unique, but equally passionate surf lady communities: The Lake Surfistas from Canada and The Gong Gurfers from Australia. Meet Spence of the Gong Gurfers and Robin of the Lake Surfistas in this Party Wave podcast episode where we link across three timezones to create a global surf lady conversation. You'll hear how the ladies in Wollongong braved the Australian waters, surfing every day in their SurfAid challenge and how Robin of the Lake Surfistas has surfed the often freezing cold waters of the ..read more

Send us a text The lineup can be a tough place. How do you express yourself when someone disregards safety and etiquette in the lineup? Do you feel the need to speak up or is paddling away more your style? In this episode, you'll hear about an incident that started with a  board to the face, continued with a confrontation, and resulted in an ending you wouldn't expect! Tune in to meet fellow podcast listener, surf pal, and surf lady who was hit in the face with a wave storm: Farrah Monfort. Farrah is an energetic San Diego surfer whom I met through the podcast, bonded with at The Surf S ..read more