Second Breakfast with Surf With Amigas
Welcome to Second Breakfast: a podcast by Surf With Amigas. From our table to yours, this space serves as an extension of those caffeinated post-surf chats. It’s a way to connect and engage in meaningful conversations, sharing our stories of play, challenge, and triumph in and out of the ocean. Listen to be inspired, empowered, educated, and challenged while connecting to a community of women surfers through storytelling.
New episodes every other Thursday.
Connect with us at: surfwithamigas.com or @surfwithamigas
Watch select episodes at SWA Online: online.surfwithamigas.com
Episodes
84 episodes
Embracing Aging, Learning to Surf Later in Life, and Finding Your Tribe
Holly and amiga, Nancy, chat about learning to surf later in life, the importance of community and support among women surfers, and the challenges and joys of aging while staying active. Nancy shares her story of learning to surf at 55, finding...
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48:46
The Unlikely Hero of Remote Indo Surf Communities: Snails
In this conversation, SurfAid rep Montana Denton shares how SurfAid supports remote coastal communities and promotes sustainable surf tourism. She discusses what it means to be a good steward of the places we surf, highlighting the balance betw...
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56:14
Why Should Surfers Care About Plastics?
In this conversation, Beany, podcast producer and SWA instructor, shares her experience as an environmental advocate supported by Surf with Amigas. She recently attended the United Nations Plastic Pollution Treaty Negotiations in Busan, South K...
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47:59
9 Months Pregnant and Still Surfing
Would you still surf if you were 39 weeks pregnant? Former SWA Instructor, Hannah, would, and she would do it in a 5/4 wetsuit! In this conversation we explore the intersection of surfing, pregnancy, and motherhood. Holly and Hannah discuss sur...
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40:00
How to Beat Imposter Syndrome and Own Your Success
In this episode, we dive into one of the most debilitating forms of self-doubt and how to overcome it: imposter syndrome. Around 75% of women say they suffer from imposter syndrome, yet not many of us actually talk about it. Holly and amiga, Kr...
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46:58
Women Shape Surfboards Too: A Conversation with Ashley Lloyd
Today we chat with surfer and shaper Ashley Lloyd, who grew up immersed in Malibu's male dominated surf culture. She shares her journey of breaking into the shaping industry and her collaborations with some of surfing's most influential figures...
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38:29
Obsessed with 'Just One More Wave'? Consider This
What should you do when surfing isn't fun? Can you end a session by paddling in to the beach without chasing "just one more"? How can visualization enhance your surfing experience? We explore these questions and more in today's episode with Hil...
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52:34
Why Saying No Is a Superpower
Today we explore themes of self-worth, boundaries, and generational resilience while chatting with 23 year old director, Meg Wriggles. Her documentary, White Horses, explores the intersection of horseback riding, surfing, and some of the pressu...
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45:16
I Surfed Mexican Pipeline In The 90's
Brandy White shares her journey from a life centered around surfing in Puerto Escondido in the 90's as one of the only women in the lineup, building a business, and living through the war on drugs in Mexico, to eventually relocating to San Dieg...
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51:57
Why It’s Never Too Late to Pivot
In this engaging conversation, we cover a range of topics with our guest, Shelby Stanger -- author, podcast host, and full-time adventurer. We delve into Shelby's interesting career, from surf instructor to international journalist to sports sh...
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43:24
Imagine Escaping to Raise Your Family On a Sailboat
In this conversation, Amy Cobb shares her incredible journey of living aboard a sailboat with her five children and husband. She reflects on her past as a model and surfer, her experience working for Playboy, and the transition to motherhood, c...
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44:22
My Surf Trip Worst Nightmare Came True
Rachel Lonergan shares her story of a freak accident which resulted in the loss of her husband while on a surf trip in Indonesia. She talks about their love for surfing and their travels to remote surf spots around the world. Rachel describes t...
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58:09
Amigos Animal Rescue: Supporting Stray Dogs in Central America
In this conversation, Holly and SWA instructors Tori and Reesie discuss their commitment to community engagement in Central America, particularly through Tori and Reesie's newly founded non profit, Amigos Animal Rescue. They share their persona...
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50:21
How Would a Matriarchal Society Redefine Surf Culture?
This conversation explores the intersection of surfing, women's empowerment, and bodily autonomy, focusing on the initiatives of 'She's On Edge' in Charleston, South Carolina. She's On Edge is a Charleston-based women’s surf and skate collectiv...
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57:16
Lessons From a Gypsy Witch Doctor: Holistic Healing
Amiga, MD and self-proclaimed gypsy witch doctor, Irene, grew in Cuernavaca, Mexico, and started surfing later in life when she realized it helped her heal physically and emotionally. This encouraged her to pursue alternative healing modalities...
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1:00:53
Is Colombia's Surf Potential Overlooked?
Ana Rahlves, amiga and surfer from Colombia, shares her experience of growing up in Colombia, relocating to California and learning to surf, and her experience involved in the Colombian surfing community. Ana talks about growing up in Colombia ...
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1:00:13
How To Trust the Process and Embrace A Nomadic Lifestyle: with Chloe Piester
Chloe Piester, the social media manager for Surf With Amigas, shares her journey from being an amiga on a retreat to becoming a surf instructor and later pioneering SWA's online marketing techniques. In this episode we chat about Chloe's recent...
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54:42
Surfing In Denmark and The Surprising Benefits of Cold Water Waves
Lena, the founder of Coldwater Sirens, shares her experience of surfing in Denmark and creating inclusivity in the surf community. Coldwater Sirens is an organization that aims to create an inclusive and empowering surf community through surf c...
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57:09
Navigating Motherhood in Surf Culture
In this conversation, Holly and Danielle Zirk discuss motherhood, surfing, and the challenges faced by mothers in the surf industry. Danielle shares her journey of becoming a mother, how she managed without having had a mom herself, and her pas...
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42:20
Serena Brooke on Surfing's Golden Era, Adventures on Tour, and Life Transitions
Serena Brooke, a former professional surfer, discusses her transition from pro surfer to mom life and reflects on the early days of women's pro surfing. She shares her journey of getting into surfing, becoming a pro surfer, and the camaraderie ...
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48:03
How Sex Appeal Influences Success in Women's Pro Surfing: with Alana Brennan
In today's conversation, Holly and former pro surfer Alana Brennan discuss their experiences as female surfers and the challenges they faced in the industry. They chat about femininity and sex appeal in surfing and how it affected their careers...
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1:04:45
A Hacker's Surf Journey: Busting Stereotypes and Embracing Identity
Maddie Stone, a cybersecurity researcher and hacker, discusses her surf journey, her experience working in the tech industry, and her recent decision to relocate to Central America. We chat about the culture in both tech and surfing, ster...
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56:03
Adventure Parenting: A Single Mom's Travel Guide
Chelsea, a single mom and avid traveler, shares her experiences of traveling with her kids and surfing around the world. She started documenting her family adventures after taking a trip to South Africa with her baby and toddler. Even after her...
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49:30
Reviving With It Girl: Empowering Women in Sports and Creative Cultures
Today we chat with Molls and Grace from With It Girl, a platform that aims to empower and unite women in action sports and creative cultures. It was originally founded in 1996 by Molls, starting as a zine and later becoming an online platform, ...
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1:04:59
Tools to Manage Your Emotions When You Feel Wronged in the Surf
Today's conversation with clinical social worker Karen Lane covers various topics including self-empathy, nonviolent communication, and how surfing can be a medium for understanding ourselves and our communication practices. Karen shares her su...
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