In this conversation, April Denny shares her journey from growing up in Marin County, California, to becoming a PhD candidate focused on human movement and performance in surfing. She discusses her experiences as a lifeguard, her transition to studying kinesiology, and her research on elite female athletes as part of the Paddle to Podium project. April emphasizes the importance of a holistic approach to training and the need for injury prevention in surfing. She also reflects on her time in Aust...
Jan 28, 2025•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 31
In this conversation, Jason shares his journey from academia to the military, detailing his experiences in combat and the challenges of transitioning to civilian life. He discusses the importance of finding purpose after service and highlights the mission of Operation Healing Forces, which focuses on supporting veterans and their families through retreats. The conversation emphasizes the healing power of surfing, exploring how it fosters connection, personal challenge, and emotional growth. Jaso...
Dec 24, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 30
Summary In this conversation, Kate Clements shares her journey of personal growth, self-discovery, and the creation of her travel company, Room to Roam. She discusses the healing power of surfing and ocean therapy, particularly in the context of retreats for veterans. The conversation highlights the importance of community, connection, and the joy of learning to surf later in life, emphasizing that it's never too late to embrace new challenges and experiences. Takeaways - Reconnecting with home ...
Dec 12, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 29
Surf Strong for Life: Unlocking the Secrets to Consistent Fitness and Mobility When I sat down to record this episode of the Surf Strong Express show, my goal was simple: to share the essential strategies and mindset shifts that have allowed me—and can help you—to maintain strength, flexibility, and overall well-being for a lifetime of surfing. Over the years, I’ve learned how to overcome the common obstacles that derail fitness routines and discovered a practical, no-frills approach to building...
Dec 05, 2024•40 min•Ep. 28
Breath Awareness and Practical Application with Reis Peluso In this episode of the Surf Strong Show, host Greg Finch talks with Reis Peluso, a coach and educator specializing in breath awareness. Reis discusses his work with athletes and the practical applications of breath awareness in daily life, emphasizing the importance of noticing and adjusting one's breathing patterns. They explore the concept of CO2 tolerance versus air hunger and the psychological impact of breath control. Reis also sha...
Oct 29, 2024•43 min•Ep. 27
Matteo is an author, meditation teacher, and conscious breathing guide. He's written numerous books, including the one which he'll speak about today/tonight, BREATHE HOW YOU WANT TO FEEL; YOUR BREATHING TOOLKIT FOR BETTER HEALTH, RESTORATIVE SLEEP, AND DEEPER CONNECTION. Matteo began his study of the breath over 30 years ago while living in Nepal and Tibet-at the time working for a human rights advocacy group. Informed by his study of Buddhism and Hatha Yoga, extensive periods of solitary medita...
Jul 30, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 26
Alo Slebir discusses his training and focus during the off-season as a big wave surfer. He emphasizes the importance of training out of the water and striving to be better in order to perform well in the next winter season. He also talks about his circuit workouts, which include a mix of CrossFit and balance work. Alo explains the difference between off-season and in-season training, with a focus on building muscle mass in the off-season and maintaining paddle muscles during the season. He also ...
Jun 11, 2024•59 min•Ep. 25
Emily Hightower discusses her love for outdoor activities such as skiing, hiking, bow hunting, and kayaking. She explains the concept of skinning in skiing and the unique experience of being in nature. Greg and Emily also discuss the power of water and the importance of being present and connected to the environment. They touch on the challenges of attachment to outcomes and the need to focus on the process rather than the result. Emily shares practical tips for staying present and detached from...
Apr 24, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 24
In this conversation, Sam Bleakley discusses the power of connection in the digital age and the positive and negative aspects of technology. He emphasizes the importance of in-person interactions and the value of surfing as a global connection. Sam also highlights the significance of compromise and conversation in addressing challenges within the surf community. He explores the role of surfing in community and activism, as well as the inclusivity of adaptive surfing. Additionally, Sam discusses ...
Feb 28, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 23
In this conversation, Brian McKenzie discusses the importance of breath training and its impact on overall health and performance. He emphasizes the need to understand and manage stress in order to optimize breathing patterns. Brian also highlights the significance of walking as a foundational exercise and shares his personal experience with overcoming fear and trauma. Overall, the conversation explores the intersection of breath, fear, and performance. Brian and Greg discuss the importance of p...
Feb 14, 2024•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 22
Scott Harrison, a photographer, shares his journey of discovering photography later in life and how it has become his passion and career. He discusses his approach to photographing landscapes, waves, and surfers, and how he balances his love for photography with his love for surfing. Scott also talks about the importance of having a mindset that allows for financial freedom and the ability to make choices. He shares his experiences of traveling in Southeast Asia and how it influenced his perspec...
Jan 30, 2024•56 min•Ep. 21
Philip, the founder of Rise Up Retreats, discusses the evolution of his surf retreat business and the challenges and rewards of running a people-focused company. He emphasizes the importance of creating a welcoming and supportive environment for guests and the value of connection and community. Philip also shares his journey of finding balance between work and personal well-being, as well as his commitment to giving back to the community through Rise Up Kids International.
Jan 03, 2024•59 min•Ep. 20
Today we welcome Troy Cole former professional soccer player and owner of E-Motion Fitness. As a fellow coach and trainer I invited Troy on to discuss how his experience as a professional athlete and coach influenced his path as he took up surfing later in life over these last few years.
Nov 15, 2023•44 min•Ep. 19
We welcome Taylor Knox back to the Surf Strong Show. Today he is joined by Matt Griggs. Together they run Nature of Success retreats in different locales throughout the year. On this episode we discuss Nature of Success, Kelee Meditation, personal performance, and the joy of building programs with friends that help others succeed.
Sep 27, 2023•50 min•Ep. 18
We were lucky enough to get Taylor Knox on the show. In this episode we chat about his 16 seasons on the Pro Tour, winning the inaugural K2 big wave challenge, his knee injuries, a significant back injury he had when he was 15, and how he works through those things at that age. Continuing now into his fifty's what he does every day to keep himself surf ready and performing at a high level. It was really great to hear the routines that he does, what he brings, his approach and how we all can bene...
Aug 15, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 17
Born and raised on the North Shore of O'ahu Jamie Sterling has been charging big waves since his teen years, is the 2011 WSL Big Wave Tour Champion, and now own and operates Jamie Sterling Surf Experiences. We chat about his time as a Professional Surfer, what he did then and does now to prepare for big wave conditions that demand so much physical and emotional focus, and what it was like being around and learning from the likes of Jerry Lopez, The Ho brothers, Mark Foo, and Johnny Boy Gomes....
Jul 26, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 16
Really excited to have Surf Legend, Artist, and Musician Corky Carroll on the Surf Strong Show. Here's a bio of Corky from his bluemango website: The greatest competitor of California’s Golden Age and surfing’s first real pro was five-time US Surfing Champion Corky Carroll. Corky was right in the middle of much in surfing. Surfing in front of his family's beach house, he wanted a more durable swim trunk. He approached nearby Katin Surf Shop with his request. Nancy and Walter Katin got to work an...
Jun 07, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 15
Steve Gwenin will be joining us on this episode of the Surf Strong Show. We are going live! That'll be fun. Steve is an Executive Surf Life Coach and founder of Surfer's Life Club. Through his signature Work Less Surf More program he coaches senior managers and executives to re-shape their life, surfing more and living the life they envision.
May 12, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 14
Today we welcome Mike Latronic to the Surf Strong Show. Former professional surfer and team coach for Hurley and veteran big wave rider. Since 2002 he has published FreeSurf Magazine and produces BoardStories TV out of his home base on the North Shore of Oahu.
Apr 25, 2023•57 min•Ep. 13
This is the first of our Surf Express Episodes of the Surf Strong Show where we will talk about what's on our mind, answer listener questions, and any other $h1t we feel like discussing.
Apr 12, 2023•46 min•Ep. 12
This episode we welcome Pepa Ivanoff to The Surf Strong Show here’s a description of who she is and what she does in her own words “My name is Pepa, and I am an Australian born, Central America based Artist, Surfer and Traveler. I have over 20 years of international experience creating digital and analog art. My artwork is both inspired by, and a result of, my nomadic surfer lifestyle. I have chosen a life less ordinary in pursuit of my creative passion and I want to inspire others to curate a l...
Mar 28, 2023•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 11
This episode is from a live stream where I talked about my path and journey as a coach and trainer. How injuries and early athletic experiences influenced me and steered me toward coaching. How the opportunity to connect with our surf community, give back, and coach surfers to stay strong and stoked in the water till their last breath is an absolute joy. This Surf Strong Show is a fun extension of that mission. I'm having a blast with these in depth conversations with true experts in the surf co...
Mar 23, 2023•47 min•Ep. 10
On this weeks episode of The Surf Strong Show we welcome Dr. Angie Mueller to the show. She is a Dr. of Physical Therapy with a practice on the island of Kauai in Hawaii and developer of the Core Recovery Method. We Discuss: Learning to surf later in life How it has allowed her to face some of her fears Hypopressive Breathing Method and how it allows us to access the involuntary side of our nervous system and reflexively trigger more fully our core muscle activation We go through a great breathi...
Mar 07, 2023•44 min•Ep. 9
On this weeks episode of The Surf Strong Show we welcome Julie Cox to the show. She is the co-founder and owner of The Traveler Surf Club with 4 locations throughout California and a former 5th in the world ranked Professional Longboard Surfer. We Discuss: Learning to surf at Leo Carrillo beach and how it still feels like her spiritual home What is different and the same about paddling out today and the first time Her time as the Executive Director of The California Surf Museum in Oceanside Star...
Feb 28, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 8
Today I am very excited to have Dr. Tim Brown on The Surf Strong Show. He is one of the foremost experts and leading innovators in the world of sports medicine, going into his 50th year of working with some of the world’s most recognizable athletes. Dr. Brown currently serves as the Co-Medical Director for the World Surf League, a Performance Expert for both the US Olympic Surf Team and RedBull High Performance athletes. As well as working with Ripcurl and NEUX to create cutting edge technologie...
Feb 22, 2023•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 7
This episode is an ask me anything show where I answer questions submitted from listeners like you. Some of the topics I cover are: How to start improving a shoulder that is showing weakness and discomfort and starting to negatively affect their surfing. What my personal Surf Fit Program looks like 3. What approach I take with my personal nutrition plan and those of my clients Full show notes can be found at: https://surfstrongfit.com/podcast...
Jan 23, 2023•42 min•Ep. 6
In Episode 005 of The Surf Strong Show Pro Surfer Teddy Navarro joins us to discuss: The amazing and crazy lineup at the Huntington Beach Pier His work helping children with Cystic Fibrosis through the Mauli Ola Foundation His path through early mistakes and struggles to a more present and positive life with his wife and children How losing his brother to alcoholism has greatly shaped his own choices in life How his Coaching By Ted surf instruction is a great source of joy for him Listen to Epis...
Jan 11, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 5
In this episode of The Surf Strong Show we talk with Michael Rintala. He is a chiropractor based out of San Diego, California and an expert in DNS or Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization. Michael explains how DNS concepts can feel difficult to connect to in the beginning and then takes us through some practical applications to start with. Our hope and focus is to plant a DNS seed, if you will, so you continue to pursue the concepts and give your practice time to develop. DNS is really powerful an...
Dec 28, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 4
This week's conversation is with Mike Clancy author of the book surf trip a coming of age story in the Golden Era of Surfing Most of his career was spent at the US Navy's Fleet numerical meteorology and oceanography Center in Monterey where he worked for 28 years and retired in 2011 as the Director. Mike is also in front of the camera in the upcoming feature film a long road to Tao. Inspired by the book Tao of Surfing: Finding Depth at a Low Tide. We talk about these, surf forecasting, and how h...
Dec 15, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 3
This week's conversation is with Peter Park, owner of Platinum Fitness in Santa Barbara, California and an elite trainer for over 2 decades. Peter has trained the best of the best — Lance Armstrong, pro surfers Kelly Slater, Lakey Peterson, and Major League Baseball stars Giancarlo Stanton and Justin Verlander to name just a few. His personal ultra endurance achievements include 3 time winner of the “World’s Toughest Triathlon”, current record holder for the Catalina 50 Mile Ultra Marathon, and ...
Nov 30, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 2
