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The Mindful Surfer

Will Foster & Liam Morgan

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Whether it is surf doubt, ego battles or achy joints - the mindful surfer is an exploration of themes for the everyday ocean lover, beginners and improvers, focusing on mind body and stoke. Our mission - to be a force for gratitude and good vibes - building a community of surfers in an authentic, open, ego-free environment with loads of room for learning, growth, development and of course mistakes! It’s never too late to follow your dream or surf better . Big love - Liam and Will
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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…
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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…
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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 wav…
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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 s…
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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.By Will Foster & Liam Morgan
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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 r…
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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…
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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 fac…
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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, wai…
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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 hou…
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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 rece…
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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 f…
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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 a…
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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 m…
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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 ont…
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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 …
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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 shar…
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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 …
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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 "wha…
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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 tuni…
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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 mo…
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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 Li…
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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 expe…
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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 al…
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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…
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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 an…
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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 ho…
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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…
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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 migh…
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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 YouTu…
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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 YO…
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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 havi…
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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…
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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!!). Sta…
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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 b…
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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 wh…
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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 …
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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 …
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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…
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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…
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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 ab…
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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…
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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…
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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 go…
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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 f…
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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 Sur…
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