Best Pauline Nguyen Podcasts (2025)

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Layne Beachley + Tess Brouwer: Mental Fitness 56:33

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Two friends chart a path from pain to agency: Layne Beachley examines the drive behind seven world titles and finds a search for self-worth, while Tess Brouwer turns a hidden spinal injury and a hospital-bed reckoning into a mental fitness toolkit. Together, Layne and Tess are the co-authors of the book Awake Academy, wherein they share the life al…

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Brenden 'Margo' Margieson: Renaissance Man 1:13:43

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Every mid-aged Aussie bloke's favourite surfer? That's Margo. Widely recognised as the first paid freesurfer - Brenden 'Margo' Margieson is famed almost as much for his gentle demeanour as his explosive power surfing. We traced some of his undulating journey through a surfing life's highs and lows. From early days being propelled by legendary filmm…

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Theory of Change (pt. 1): Waterwomen Camp Out 1:01:28

2M ago1:01:28

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How does change happen when we, and the world, seem stuck in our ways? We’re curious about how change happens – and what people are doing on the ground, in our community, to create the causal pathways to shift social and environmental ideas, norms, and policy. Listen in for stories from the 2025 Waterwomen Camp Out put on by the NGO Surfers for Cli…

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Protecting Your Spark: Everyday Boundaries That Change Everything 18:40

3M ago18:40

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Welcome back to The Conscious Home Podcast! This episode is all about protecting your spark: the energy that fuels your life, your work, and your joy. Blanche dives deep into the everyday ways we unknowingly give away our power, from subtle digs in conversation to clients who push past agreed boundaries. If you’ve been feeling drained, resentful, o…

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Holly Beck: Simplicity + Therapy 1:29:49

3M ago1:29:49

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Is there a particular fear that's still holding you back? Holistic surf therapist and coach Holly Beck talks us through the way she sees terrestrial life play out in the water - in terms of how we behave and how we engage with others and with the ocean. Holly spent 10 years as a professional surfer, where she pioneered new pathways for women in the…

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Hunter Williams: Shapes + Templates 1:01:47

3M ago1:01:47

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Who's your youngest friend? We just met one of ours: 11-year-old surfer, shaper and filmmaker Hunter Williams. This year, Hunter won the grom shorts category at the Noosa International Surf Film Festival with his movie Heirloom. Informing an impressive depth of knowledge about surfboard building and design, is Hunter’s spectral surfing skill – he t…

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Arne Rubinstein: Rites of Passage 1:16:02

4M ago1:16:02

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Rites of passage, once central to marking life’s transitions, have faded in modernity. As we navigate rising anxiety, social fragmentation, and a world where technology permeates nearly all aspects of our shared human experience, what role could a revival of rites of passage play in reclaiming our resilience and our capacity for social cohesion? Dr…

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Dylan Graves: The Levity Effect 1:55:16

5M ago1:55:16

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How much has your homebreak shaped you - your life, livelihood, the person you've become? The quirkiness of Dylan Graves' Puerto Rican homebreak shaped a lifelong obsession, and subsequent career in chasing, riding, and documenting Weird Waves around the globe. Tidal bores, standing waves, wedges, glacial calving swells; Dylan's Youtube channel sha…

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Bonnie Tsui: On Muscle + Movement 1:19:43

5M ago1:19:43

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What moves you through the world? In the most literal sense, it's the same answer for all of us: muscle. In On Muscle, Bonnie Tsui brings her signature blend of science, culture, immersive reporting, and personal narrative to examine not just what muscles are - but what they mean to us. Bonnie attended Harvard University, where she rowed crew, snow…

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Sarah Gerhardt: Unstable Bonds 1:10:54

5M ago1:10:54

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Besides being a professor of chemistry, Dr. Sarah Gerhardt was the first woman to ride one of the world’s most feared waves, Mavericks in icy Northern California. She is a mother of two and acknowledged as the first female tow-in surfer. Amidst a tumultuous childhood, Sarah found stability in an unexpected place: The Periodic Table of Elements. Sar…

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What My Home Knows That I Forgot | Reclaiming Ritual, Bliss & Alignment 22:29

5M ago22:29

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Welcome back to The Conscious Home Podcast! This episode is a personal one. Blanche opens up about how Conscious Home was never just a design philosophy, it was a spiritual blueprint. A mirror for her nervous system, her awakening, and her everyday rituals that grounded her through major life shifts. If you’ve been feeling out of alignment or disco…

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Kiana Weltzien: More with Less 1:02:40

6M ago1:02:40

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When was the last time you followed a spark of curiosity all the way to some distant shoreline? Kiana Weltzien's ocean adventures began in 2016 when she left her real estate career in Miami for a year of travel. Along the way, she met a mentor and moved onto his boat; a replica Polynesian double-canoe. She sensed that this was her new way of life. …

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Putting Tech in its Place with Helena Norberg-Hodge + friends 48:50

9M ago48:50

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What's lost when we hand over skills or experiences to technology ? We sat down with localisation pioneer Helena Norberg-Hodge to learn more about the waves of radical economic and social changes she has experienced first hand. In 1975, as a student of linguistics amongst the glacial melt of the Himalayas, Helena witnessed the rapid erosion of trad…

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Gary McNeill: Make It Last 59:39

9M ago59:39

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How do we make magic boards last longer? Gary McNeill and Dave have been experimenting with alternative, non-petrochemical materials for the last decade. The front runner in their experiments? Flax cloth, for board strength and durability. Stab recently ran The Electric Acid Surfboard Test, to explore the validity of their flax tinkerings. This epi…

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Krista Comer: Reading Power 47:32

10M ago47:32

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How do you better a culture? How do we better surf culture? Dr. Krista Comer is a scholar of American literature and cultural politics. She has written widely about women and surfing as a way "to build bridges between university and community, or subcultural knowledges. Because we need each other to understand the worlds we inhabit, and to make bet…

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Otto Flores: Stepping Up 1:04:06

10M ago1:04:06

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Many professional athletes struggle to transition from their sport-as-career. The highs are often out of reach for pedestrian life - especially for pro surfers who spend their years in whirlwinds of hedonistic wave chasing. For Puerto Rican tube connoisseur Otto Flores, the key to transition was community. After many national titles and a spell on …

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Gail Couper: With Bells On 52:35

10M ago52:35

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Called the "most underrated sports person in Australia" and the "greatest Bells surfer of all time” Gail Couper has been both: at the centre and the sideline of surf culture and sport for the better part of her 77 years. She's seen a lot change, and helped to lay the foundation for Aussie surf culture as we know it today. Gail is a five-time nation…

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Lane Davey: Body Language 58:09

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How many kids from Tennessee end up devoting their life to the world's heaviest waves? At least one. That's Lane Davey: Pipe Disciple, PhD, journalist and college lecturer at UH Mānoa. Lane has dedicated much of her adult life to being present in the line-up at Pipeline – she was long the lone woman amongst the sword fight. We trace her unlikely tr…

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How to Embrace Grit & Growth: Pauline Nguyen on Self-Mastery and Resilience 58:40

11M ago58:40

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In this inspiring episode, The Conscious Home Podcast welcomes Pauline Nguyen, a celebrated entrepreneur, award-winning author, and spiritual teacher. Host Blanche Garcia uncovers Pauline’s unique approach to life’s challenges, from her journey escaping Vietnam to becoming a leader in spiritual entrepreneurship. Pauline shares her insights on self-…

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Danny Johnson: Don't Overthink It 1:12:53

12M ago1:12:53

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We’re getting tangential. This episode is part of a three episode slip slide behind the scenes of a project that Dave’s been working on for the better part of 2024: The Electric Acid Surfboard test. It's a series that explores “alternative” surfboard design. Basically, iconic surfers on left-field, experimental surf craft. Our very own aquatic womb…

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Jamie Brisick: Breaking the Surface 1:15:02

12M ago1:15:02

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Who modelled kindness for you? Who showed you how to be kind and curious in the face of difference? Before he was a Fulbright Scholar, Jamie Brisick surfed on the ASP world tour from 1986 to 1991, and has since documented surf culture extensively. His writings and photographs have appeared in The New Yorker, The New York Times, and The Guardian. Ja…

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Josie Prendergast: Tidal Transitions 1:08:08

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Longevity in any career begs for reinvention. With more than a decade at the pro surfing game, Josie Prendergast has been navigating new waters in her career - by taking the reins on her own storytelling. Born in Siargao and raised in both Australia and the Philippines, Josie is a standout surfer on any craft – from 10+ gliders to fishes – and she’…

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Hanneke Boon: At the Helm 1:07:55

1y ago1:07:55

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Did sailing have more to do with early human locomotion than the wheel? Hanneke Boon, head of James Wharram Designs, suggests that may be so. Born in the Netherlands, Hanneke grew up in a sailing family. She was building and sailing Polynesian Catamarans at the age of fourteen and joined the James Wharram team at the age of 20. A gifted artist / gr…

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Bob McTavish: Trim & Wonder 57:56

1y ago57:56

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Over the last half century, Bob McTavish has shaped thousands of custom surfboards. Always an innovator in surfboard design and technology, Bob pioneered cutting edge changes to the basic concept of a surfboard. In 1965, he started tinkering with rail and bottom design to maximise performance. This was part of the movement that would become known a…

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Ruby Southwell: Natural Action 1:18:38

1y ago1:18:38

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Did you feel safe in your childhood home? If not, were you able to leave, or did you have to stay? Ruby Southwell hit the road, travelling solo for years, searching for guidance. What she found was a deep and clear inner well - and a renewed love for riding waves. At age 22, Ruby moved to Indonesia’s remote Mentawai Islands, where she surf guided, …

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Empathy & Connection: A Holistic Approach to Healthcare with Dr. Malasa Jois Kahn 1:07:45

1y ago1:07:45

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Join us for an enlightening episode of the Conscious Home Podcast as we delve into the transformative world of holistic healthcare with our special guest, Dr. Malasa Jois Kahn. Her innovative approach merges integrative and evidence-based practices with a deep focus on connection and empathy, offering a fresh perspective on healthcare. (00:00:09) I…

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Brett Burcher: Deep Breaths 1:08:32

1+ y ago1:08:32

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What's the most challenging experience you've faced? Did it ultimately hinder or heighten your self-clarity? Brett Burcher is a heavy water specialist - a slab hunter who chases the thickest waves to some of the most far flung locations. He was given an irrevocable invitation to learn to lay down, be still and breathe when he hit the reef and suffe…

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Levelling Breath Practice with Brett Burcher 7:25

1+ y ago7:25

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As a follow up to our episode with heavy water specialist Brett Burcher we wanted to share a couple of breathwork practices that Brett found most practical in his own life - whether he’s dealing with insomnia, or about to drop into a bomb set wave. This is a levelling breath practice— not an upper or downer -- just a way to reconnect with a gentle …

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Energising Breath Practice with Brett Burcher 2:39

1+ y ago2:39

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In this bonus episode slab hunter Brett Burcher takes us through an energising breath practice that he’s found useful when you need a little extra pep in your step. This is your reminder: breathe like you mean it. Send us a text ... Listen with Lauren L. Hill & Dave Rastovich Sound + Video Engineer: Ben J Alexander Theme song: Shannon Sol Carroll A…

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Nidala Barker: Where We Belong 1:36:57

1+ y ago1:36:57

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“Whether or not you think you belong to the Earth is irrelevant, for you simply do. By virtue of breathing in you receive a gift of oxygen given by the tree and soil, by virtue of breathing out you gift carbon dioxide to the kelp so the fish may have their home. To accept our shared responsibility to the Earth, IS to remember our belonging.” – Nida…

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Dr. Kevin Stone: How to Play Forever 49:59

1+ y ago49:59

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Why are some octogenarians still surfing, while others struggle to walk up the stairs? It isn’t luck. Harvard and Stanford trained Orthopaedic surgeon Kevin R. Stone, MD, believes that injuries present as opportunities to better our athletic potential - they can make us fitter, faster, and stronger than before. He is the author of Play Forever: How…

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Pauline Menczer: The Uncensored Underdog 1:25:06

1+ y ago1:25:06

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How to fund a pro surfing career in the 1980s? Sell stickers, Levi’s jeans, bicycles, whatever. Sleep in your board bag. Live on a diet of mushrooms and bread. World Champion Pauline Menczer got resourceful and hustled however it took to get her to the next stop of the tour. “In the 80s and 90s, surf culture was toxic, especially towards women. Pau…

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Sung Min Cho: African Aloha 1:11:51

1+ y ago1:11:51

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When is surfing about more than just selfish wave hoggery? Mozambique’s first professional surfer, Sung Min Cho, or ‘Mini’ for short, is writing a new story for surfing – he’s part of a burgeoning surf culture rising from the wake of three decades of armed conflict in the region. In 2018, Mini co-counded Tofo surf club, Mozambique’s outpost of Surf…

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Torren Martyn & Aiyana Powell: Solo, Together 1:36:15

1+ y ago1:36:15

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Ever want to pack up normalcy and set sail over the horizon? What’s it really like to live at sea for a year and rarely be further than 35 feet from your new significant other? Torren Martyn and Aiyana Powell talk us through the peaks and troughs of life aboard Calypte, a borrowed 35-foot sailing boat that they spent 12 months sailing 9,000-kilomet…

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Embracing Imperfection: Maria Fernanda on Embracing Self-Love 19:00

1+ y ago19:00

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Tune into the latest episode of the Conscious Home Podcast as we explore the profound themes of vulnerability and authenticity with our special guest, Maria Fernanda (Mafe Anzures) from the I Missed Me Podcast. Known for her candid discussions about mental health amidst the often idolized facade of social media, Maria's honesty about her struggles …

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Igniting The Soulpreneur Within: A Journey To Conscious Entrepreneurship 17:45

1+ y ago17:45

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Welcome back to The Conscious Home Podcast! This episode is all about igniting the fire of soulful entrepreneurship in each one of us. It's a deep dive into the fusion of doing business with heart, prioritizing passion and purpose. Join us as Blanche shares her wisdom on how to integrate your passions with your profession and live a life that is tr…

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Embracing your Purpose: Life-ing Like You Mean It 25:16

1+ y ago25:16

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Welcome back to another episode of The Conscious Home Podcast - we're getting real in this one. Today's discussion is all about rolling up our sleeves and diving into what it truly means to live a life that is authentically ours, a life of intention and purpose. Blanche Garcia is here to deliver some tough love, all with the aim of guiding us close…

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Becoming Blanche: A Journey of Intuition and Transformation 28:39

1+ y ago28:39

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Welcome to the inaugural episode of the Conscious Home Podcast. Host Blanche Garcia takes us on a deeply personal and vulnerable journey that has shaped her life and eventually led to the conceptualization of Conscious Home. In this heartfelt conversation, Blanche navigates her parallel lives, one steeped in design and another in her spiritual conn…

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Akashic Records: An Inspired Chat with Alicia Hudson 43:09

1+ y ago43:09

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Tune in to our latest episode of the Conscious Home Podcast as we embark on an enlightening journey into the mystical world of Akashic Records. Our guest, Alicia Hudson, draws upon her vast experience to guide us in making sense of our personal soul history to find purpose and healing. Our engaging discussion delves into the Akashic Records' signif…

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Welcome to The Conscious Home Podcast with Blanche Garcia 2:22

2y ago2:22

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Welcome home, everybody, that is to the Conscious Home podcast. I'm your host Blanche Garcia. And this is where the big conversations happen around the most important and what I would call honestly, the most magical things in life. Being in love with the life that you're living requires so many different parts of you to really show up. This is whe…

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Annie Ford: Adventurous Activism 1:42:44

2y ago1:42:44

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The loudest human-made sounds: Nuclear Bomb (224 dB), Rocket launch (204 dB). And clocking in at 260 underwater decibels is the seismic blast, part of a process for exploring for oil and gas in the ocean. Unlike bombs and rockets, however, seismic blasts "fire approximately every 10 seconds around the clock for months at a time." For eight years, M…

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Sally Parkin: Sell the House 1:05:11

2y ago1:05:11

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Are you investing in yourself and your curiosities? At 63, Sally Parkin sold her home to spend the better part of 2023 surfing in Australia with her family. Sally is known for "single handedly" reviving the 100 year old tradition of English surfing on wooden bodyboards. She first surfed one at age 5, and decades later, when her family's quiver star…

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Stu Nettle: Voice & Vertigo 1:13:30

2y ago1:13:30

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Injuries are mostly out of our control. But recovery offers many choices. Will we allow the scar tissue to stiffen or soften us? Stu Nettle is the editor of Swellnet, one of Australia's leading independent surf media and forecasting sites, where he has written about board design, surf industry happenings, surf science, and coastal geology since 200…

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Pacha Lina Luque Light: Learning the Language 1:41:32

2y ago1:41:32

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Raised on a diet of deep ecology and the DIY spirit of her single mom, Pacha Light earned her first surfboard busking as a tween. She then forged her way into professional surfing as a teenager on Australia’s Gold Coast: signing a big endemic sponsor, training every day, and making a name for herself as a competitor and surf model. Until she couldn…

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The Enchanting World of Storytelling and Collecting with Claudia Chan Shaw 45:51

2y ago45:51

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As someone deeply seeded in the world of art, I had the chance to explore the fascinating world of intrigue that permeates Claudia Chan Shaw's life. A zestful personality, Claudia’s multidimensional career spans radio, television, fashion, and a profound interest in collectibles. Having a keen interest in the arts, Claudia revealed her foremost lov…

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Tyler C. Wilde: The Missing Piece 1:09:07

2y ago1:09:07

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Have you ever felt like something was wrong, but you weren't quite sure how to name it? Tyler Wilde is a teacher and bodysurfer from southern California. In 2017, Tyler won the prestigious International Surf Festival bodysurfing contest and was later voted into the Gillis Beach Bodysurfing Association as one of their youngest members. As a physical…

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Tom Carroll: Under the Lip 1:24:54

2y ago1:24:54

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A little fire can keep you warm; a big fire can burn your house down. Two time ASP World Surfing Champion Tom Carroll speaks candidly about his struggles to harness the power that made him famous. From the highs of professional surfing to addiction and meditation, his large life is a study in harnessing and honing one's power in mind and body. Few …

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Designing a Life of Style and Adventure: Aidan Walsh and AIDAN Brand 47:16

2y ago47:16

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Some people are born entrepreneurs. They are the ones who dare to listen to their hearts, follow their passions and leave their unique mark on the world no matter what. My guest today is one of these courageous beings. Aidan Walsh, founder and designer of AIDAN has an entrepreneurial story brimming with vision, resilience, and a whole lot of grit. …

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Christian and Ka'ale Sea: Many Beginnings 2:00:25

2y ago2:00:25

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Many of us dream of laying roots in some balmy, wave-rich location far from where we sprouted - to grow food and let the ocean dictate the day. Few of us do it. Christian and Ka'ale Sea have spent the last 21 years together - surfing, diving, planting, growing a family. They have three daughters, all homeschooled on the remote West Coast of Sumba I…

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Freedom from Rigidity & Spiritual Entrepreneurialism with Andrew Morello 50:55

2y ago50:55

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A phrase that comes to mind when I think of my guest today is ‘freedom from rigidity’. Andrew Morello is affectionately known to many as the winner of the first Australian Apprentice in 2009, a reality show that judges the business skills of a competitive group of contestants. Wherever he focuses his energy, be it mentoring entrepreneurs or spendin…