It has been (nearly!) a year since we released our first ever episode with Second Breakfast! Time for a recap. In this episode, Holly and SWA surf instructor/podcast producer Beany review our last year on Second Breakfast. Listen to us banter about Holly's recent experience at the Kelly Slater Surf Ranch, some of our favorite highlights from our episodes this past year, and a rehashing of our original intentions in the creation of this platform: a space to connect, promote inclusivity and empowerment, and have challenging conversations. In this episode, we also look forward to topics we're loo ..read more

The WSL, the governing body of pro surfers, has altered the rules about the competition qualifications in the women’s division, following along with the olympic guidelines based on hormone levels. This has led to great controversy, both in and out of the surfing world. Today we chat with Sasha Jane Lowerson, a trans woman who has competed and won both in the men’s and women’s divisions in Australia. We talk about the debates surrounding trans competition in pro surfing, we debunk some misconceptions about gender transition, dive into the challenges of dealing with doctors, gender identity, and ..read more

Today we chat with Leah Dawson, a style icon in surfing. Leah has lived through incredible growth in women’s surfing, confronting many challenges of her own in the industry while also bringing a unique perspective to the sport. In this episode we learn about how Leah’s philosophy of surfing and style has changed throughout life, different techniques Leah teaches in women’s surfing, and Leah’s goal to promote storytelling, social justice, and different interpretations of what surfing can be. Ultimately, Leah teaches us how we can all enjoy surfing more and relieve ourselves of pressure and expe ..read more

How can we prioritize our health through food? Lisa Hoopes is a registered dietician, who’s own journey with nutrition stemmed from early difficulties surrounding food and body image. In this episode we chat about inner self dialogue, alternative sailboat living, the science behind metabolic health, and ultimately answer some of your top questions surrounding foods, seed oils, and intermittent fasting. To sign up for Hoopes Health programs, work 1:1 with Lisa for nutrition coaching,  review customized meal plans, and to learn more about metabolic health and nutrition, go to www.hoopeshea ..read more

How can we ensure that all surfers are safe in the water? As a Mexican American, Dionne had the idea to start an organization, Wahine Project, to get more underrepresented humans surfing and feeling welcome in the water. Her organization’s goal is to help individuals overcome whatever barriers they may face in order to have ocean access, in turn bolstering our own health and that of our planet. Her organization recently conducted a survey that analyzed violence in the water; it noted that 84% of women have witnessed or experienced violence while surfing. In this episode we chat about how to bu ..read more

Today we chat with Gina Jurlando, the founder of Yeasty Boys, a fem focused, beginner surf club and community group based in Rockaway Beach, New York. Yeasty Boys was born from the desire to support diverse groups of people in the surfing world, and stand against the intimidation factor that often coincides with the sport. In this episode we discuss allyship, the New York surf scene, creating supportive spaces in surfing, how surf therapy can work in community groups, and giving back to the neighborhoods we live in. Discover more about the Yeasty Boys here. Connect with us at https://surfwith ..read more

Rachel Gordon, cold water charger and Alaskan surf guide, just became one of the first women to surf in Antarctica. Looking for a lifestyle filled with outdoor adventure, Rachel moved up to Alaska for a summer and after 9 years, she still hasn’t left. In this episode, we chat about how life and surf in Alaska is different, connecting with nature and people, surf boats, thriving in uncomfortable situations, being adrift at sea, and Rachel’s adventure in the uncharted, wild waters off Antarctica.    Connect with us at https://surfwithamigas.com/ or @surfwithamigas ..read more

From competitive swimmer to endurance paddle boarder and now free dive instructor, Morgan has pursued a life full of water-based activities. For 20 years she trained to qualify for the USA olympic swimming team until she realized she needed a major life change, and pivoted to find more freedom. Morgan thrives when she is put her out of her comfort zone. Confronting her fears, in anything she does, is what makes her feel alive and human. In this episode, we chat about the different ways fear manifests, how to trust yourself, how the body reacts to fear, CO2 tolerance training, and how breath ho ..read more

Nadia is a frothy surfer and Chinese medicine practitioner. When she was younger, she had a dream that she would live in Nicaragua one day. After graduating from college, she made the dream come alive and starting working for SWA. Nadia tells her adventures of life in Nicaragua, from living on a farm and rescuing stray dogs to scoring perfect waves to herself. She considers her time in Nicaragua to be one of her biggest growth periods. In this episode, we dive into how life’s adventures can help us decide who we are and who we want to be. We chat about how listening to our intuition can help u ..read more

At age 18, a snowboarding accident left Victoria Feige, now a 5x world para surfing champion, paralyzed from the waist down. But Victoria wouldn’t let her accident slow her down; she has an incredible attitude and takes life by storm, even from a wheel chair. Play is her wheelhouse, and she’s relearned how to move through the world and remake her passions in a new body. Even while being airlifted to the hospital, she has always had a persistent focus and passion for life. We chat about Victoria’s surf journey, her efforts to get other underrepresented surfers in the water, how to be an ally fo ..read more