Confessions of a Surf Lady | The First Women's Surfing Podcast™
Confessions of a Surf Lady is a place where you can confess and openly share your thoughts and experiences as a woman who surfs. We take anonymous confessions about different topics and discuss them here on our show. It's our goal to tell an authentic story of the female surfer and represent you, how you want to be represented. Join the conversation by making a confession, reading confessions, or catching up on our blog at surfsociete.com.
Episodes
70 episodes
66. Fear, Injury & Getting Back to Surfing: A Guide to Healing & Confidence
What happens when an injury keeps you out of the water for weeks—or even months? If you’ve ever been sidelined from surfing, you know how frustrating it can be, both physically and mentally. When I injured my knee in Baja, my biggest fear wasn’...
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Season 6
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Episode 66
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42:26
65. Why Surfing More Isn’t Enough: The Real Key to Progression
Have you ever thought, I should be better by now? You’ve been surfing for a while, putting in the time, watching YouTube tutorials, even getting in the water more—but something’s just not clicking. You feel stuck, and no matter how muc...
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Season 6
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Episode 65
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25:56
64. From Australia to Portugal: Surfing, Freelancing & Moving Abroad
What if your work schedule fit around surfing? Even better—what if every surf session made you better at your job? When Lachlan Campbell left Australia and landed in Europe, he didn’t just want a job—he wanted a life that revolved around...
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Season 6
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Episode 64
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63. Overcoming Mental Blocks in Surfing: Fear, Confidence & Progression
Have you ever felt stuck in your surfing—not because of your ability, but because of something in your head? Maybe it’s fear, uncertainty in the lineup, or frustration from not progressing the way you want.In this episode of Confessi...
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Season 6
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Episode 63
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62. Reconnecting to Yourself: Surfing, Aging, and Feminine Intuition
What if reconnecting with your feminine intuition could change the way you surf—and the way you live? What if aging, something that is so often feared, was seen as an opportunity to gather wisdom, redefine beauty, and deepen your connection to ...
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Season 6
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Episode 62
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59:54
61. Want More Waves? The Mindset Shift That Changed Everything
Do you ever tell yourself, “I’m just grateful to be out here,” when deep down, you’re frustrated by how your sessions are going? That was me—not catching as many waves as I wanted, quietly comparing myself to others in the lineup, and ...
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Season 6
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Episode 61
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18:43
60. Breaking Barriers: Surfing, Gear, and Body Neutrality with Move Fat Girl
"What would 10-year-old me do?” That exact question led Kim Merrikin, founder of @movefatgirl, to reconnect with the hobbies she’d tucked away as a young girl. After feeling fat-shamed out of sports, Kim ignored her interest in physical ...
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Season 6
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Episode 60
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52:30
59. From Blanket Forts to a Global Surf Community: 5 Years of COASL
What started as a mic under a blanket and a dream to tell authentic women’s surfing stories has grown into a thriving podcast and global community. This week, we’re celebrating 5 incredible years of Confessions of a Surf Lady: The First Wom...
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Season 6
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Episode 59
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11:07
58. 30+ Years of Surf, Photography, and Finding Gratitude: Mattson Culbert on Facing Cancer and Life’s Challenges
After spending over 30 years chasing waves and documenting epic California swells, Mattson Culbert—a surfer, photographer, and filmmaker—faced one of the biggest challenges of his life: a thyroid cancer diagnosis. 🌊 But instead of letting it ho...
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Season 5
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Episode 58
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48:14
57. Creating Confidence in Every Wave: The Story Behind Peach Surf Hats
After struggling to find a surf hat that checked all the boxes—functional, stylish, and secure—Emily Li, a surfer and entrepreneur, decided to create her own. The result? Peach Surf Hats, a brand that encourages surfers to protect their skin an...
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Season 5
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Episode 57
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56. Surf, Protect, Repeat: Creating a Cleaner Ocean with Every Product Choice
Ever thought about what’s in your hair care and how it impacts the ocean you surf in? This episode with Kate Assaraf, founder of Dipalready.com, is a must-listen for ...
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Season 5
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Episode 56
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52:24
55. From Frustration to Fun: A Flexible Approach to Difficult Surf Sessions
Surfing is hard—like, f*cking hard. It isn’t just a sport; it’s a journey of highs, lows, and everything in between. In this episode, we talk about how to cultivate a flexible mindset to keep your stoke alive—even on those tou...
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Season 5
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Episode 55
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54. Surfing, Scotch, and Sisterhood: Friendship and Adventures Down Under
In 2014, I moved to Brisbane, Australia, alone. Surfing was on the agenda, but I knew nobody and nothing about the Australian lineup. One evening, I made my way to the coast to meet a group of surfers the next morning. My anxiety of being alone...
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Season 5
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Episode 54
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47:57
53. Understanding Surfcraft: Elevate Your Surfing and Connect with Surf Culture
For a long time, I surfed without fully understanding the impact of my board’s design. I knew I needed a longboard to cross-step and nose ride, but the world of surfcraft always seemed distant, almost secretive.Once I started to dig in a...
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Season 5
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Episode 53
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19:30
52. Becoming My True Self: A Womxn's Journey Towards Authenticity and Inclusion
With a single call to "the big dogs," Sasha Jane Lowerson set in motion a revolution for equality in competitive surfing. Despite her success in numerous competitions under her former identity of Ryan Egan, Sasha feared competing as a transgend...
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Season 5
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Episode 52
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42:54
51. Beat Surf Slumps and Boost Progress with Your Surf Journal
Want to stay out of a surf slump, keep the stoke high, and make progress in your surfing? Start a surf journal! In this episode, I, your host Laura Day, share how keeping a surf journal has been a game-changer for me. I’ll explain how I documen...
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Season 5
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Episode 51
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18:34
49. Thank You for 50 episodes & 50K Downlaods!
After 4.5 years of running this podcast we've reached 50 Episodes and surpassed 50k Downloads! Thank you to our listeners, guests, friends and family for listening and supporting our show. I couldn't be more grateful.xo, Laura Day
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Season 5
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Episode 49
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15:05
50. Celebrating 50 Episodes of Knowledge, Culture, and Sisterhood
Try a membership at The Surf Société with 7 days free.Join us as we celebrate the 50th episode of Confession of a Surf Lady Podcast, and nearly 50k downloads! Tune in...
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Season 5
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Episode 50
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51:40
48. Navigating Surf Relationships: Moving On from Toxic Groups and Negative Friends
The connection you have with your surf community directly shapes your surf experience. While being part of a surf group is important, it's even more crucial that the community aligns with your personal goals, motivations, and personality.
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Season 5
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Episode 48
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17:01
47. Breaking Down the Barriers in Surfboard Shaping
Growing up in Orange County, Ben loved to spend time in the water. However, as he grew up transgender, the revealing nature of swimwear eventually made him uncomfortable and led him to give up his time in the ocean. It wasn’t until he moved bac...
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Season 5
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Episode 48
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38:15
46. Overcoming Ocean Trauma + Fear in the Lineup through Surf Mental Training
Whether it's navigating a competitive lineup or dropping into steeper waves, every surfer is bound to face fear in the lineup.But what happens when that fear becomes so debilitating that you can no longer enjoy your sessions?Meet ...
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Season 5
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Episode 46
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38:57
45. Saltwater in the Blood: Easkey Britton visits The Surf Société
Have you ever experienced the poetry of surfing? The saltwater molecules enveloping your body as they break your fall from a wipeout, the energy of a wave curling up to greet you, propelling you down the line for a mere 10-15 seconds. The natur...
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Season 5
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Episode 45
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48:18
44. Localism & Unsolicited Surf Advice: Navigating an Evolving Surf Culture and Growing Lineup
Join our community The Surf Société with your first 7 Days FREEImproving your surf skills is no easy feat and learning from others is critical part of t...
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Season 5
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Episode 44
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