In this episode with Heather Cameron, we discuss how she uses local space and resources to create Cameron Fitness Beach Boot Camp, why baby buggies and boot camp do go together, growing from injury, her favorite surfboard, learning to surf the old school way, fear and motherhood, why strength training matters, and how to create a passion project. Heather reminds us that good things come to those who practice and train as a way of life. Highlights: [0:00 - 10:09]  Cameron Fitness Beach Boot Camp [10:10- 13:20]  Growing from injury [13:21 - 13:47]  Baby buggies and boot camp ..read more

This is the first of a two part episode recorded on La Misión Surf Trip with the Surf Continuum. When I was in the very beginning stages of learning to surf, I was completely clueless about surf etiquette and all of the rudimentary steps that precede actually standing on a surfboard. Then, I found KookCast, hosted by the Surf Continuum and everything started to make sense. Coaches Chris and Ev do a fantastic job of breaking down the fundamentals of learning to surf and they teach you how to stay safe in the water. After following their podcast for a year, I jumped at the chance to join their B ..read more

In this episode with Steve Lang, we discuss how his 30 years of work in law enforcement has profoundly changed how he sees the world, why he had to reinvent himself after retirement, how he learned to surf at 62, his commitment to yoga practice, surfing between the winter storms and how to surf like your 14 again. Steve is living proof that with perseverance and play, you can reinvent yourself at any stage of life. Highlights: [00:00] 30 Years of Work in Law Enforcement [11:37] Surf Patrol [12:59] Surfing Between Winter Storms [18:50] Learning to Surf at 62 [24:12] Reinvent Yourself at Any Ag ..read more

In this episode with Stephen Back we discuss his drumming for the Suede Denim Secret Police, facing addiction with presence, staying motivated to surf in winter, embracing your inner kook, and surfing naked. Steven bares it all with warmth and a good dose of humor. Highlights: [00:00] Drumming for the Suede Denim Secret Police [2:54] Facing addiction with presence [6:50] Drumming and surfing [11:38] Staying motivated to surf in winter [15:43] Embracing your inner kook [19:45] Surfing naked Quotes by Stephen: "I would say that surfing is going to the gym, going to church. going to the bar an ..read more

In this episode with Heather Moreau we discuss her adventures with shooting international destination weddings, becoming the master of your own time as an entrepreneur, putting systems in place to get your trail running, backpacking, surfing, snowboarding, and yoga in, and weaving a family culture in the great outdoors. Come with me as we delve into Heather’s rich and meaningful life. Highlights: [00:00] Life as a professional photographer and entrepreneur [12:27] Fine art photography [13:29] Doing it all [15:26] Motherhood and surfing [17:18] A passion for longboarding [17:56] Numb chins and ..read more

In this week’s episode with Bamboo Bob we discuss the wide diversity and uniqueness of his nursery Pura Vida Tropicals, how he builds soil with local resources, how awareness is everything when learning to surf and learning to live well, his karma initiator, swimming with aliens and his 60 year history of surfing. You don’t want to miss this one, Bamboo Bob’s enthusiasm is electrifying! Episode Highlights: [00:00] A sample of the plants and edibles at Pura Vida Nursery [06:45] Building soil [13:48] Awareness is everything: Our surf session, [16:07] His karma initiator and swimming with alie ..read more

This week’s podcast is a special one to my heart because I interview my surf pal, the one who has consistently met me about once a week to surf together for the past year. We talk about the importance of a surf pal for commitment, enthusiasm, surfing year round, being the witness to one another’s growth, exploring new locations together, boogie boarding, running, motherhood, and finding liberation in your 50s to get your tomboy on. Emily is lighthearted, honest and you will wish she was your surf pal too! Episode Highlights: [00:00] Why you need a surf pal [03:11] How to surf year round [05:0 ..read more

In this week’s episode with Riley Owens, we talk about surfing with women, her top rules for surf etiquette, how a lifetime of sports led her to pick up surfing as an adult, living in a trailer and living frugally to gain 5 months of freedom every year, and her love of mentoring the next generation of women surfers. Riley sheds grace on all of these subjects. Highlights: 00:00] Surfing with women [03:53] Her top rules of surf etiquette [20:00] A diverse sports skill set [20:41] Learning to surf as an adult [25:48] Living in a trailer frugally for 5 months of freedom [29:24] Mentoring the nex ..read more

In this episode with Jeff Kraus, we discuss how he fixes and builds everything himself, his mini museum garage of old stuff, why he tells his kids to go for the scary waves, his move to a short board at age 40, and how his entrepreneurial work ethic has inspired his daughters. If you have any doubts about what you can learn and achieve, I promise that Jeff will encourage you to at least give it a try. Highlights: [00:00] Fixing and building everything yourself [07:05] A garage as a mini museum of old stuff [13:12] Go for the scary ones [16:11] Moving to a shortboard at age 40 [21:20] A unique ..read more

In this episode with Kim Novak, we discuss how working at a surf retreat in Indonesia challenged her to be quick and bold with her surfing, how she learned to catch shorebreak waves and bigger waves, her transition from long boarding to short boarding, her work as a Reiki practitioner, and why she follows the Ayurvedic lifestyle. For all of you beginner’s out there, Kim will inspire you to get serious with your surfing. Highlights: [00:00]  Surfing Bigger and Bolder [04:29] From Longboarding to Shortboarding [13:45] The Energy Fields of Reiki [20:49] An Ayurvedic Lifestyle [29:37] Our ..read more