Fear of waves: Jill’s journey from anxiety to confidence after injury
The Problem (why Jill has a fear of waves) Jill, a passionate surfer with 11 years of experience, contacted me with a deeply ingrained fear of waves. Seven years ago, as an ambitious beginner, she dislocated her shoulder during a surfing accident. Although she...
How to overcome fear in surfing and ocean trauma 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? Listen to this podcast episode from Confessions of a Surflady to find out!
Exploring the Thrills of Surfing Bigger Waves: An Interview with Swiss Surfer Anna Unternährer
Meet Anna, a Swiss surfer who defied all odds growing up landlocked. With 12 years of riding waves under her belt, she has embarked on a thrilling journey, challenging herself with bigger and bolder swells. Having crossed paths with Anna a few years ago and staying...
Overcome fear in surfing – 7 exercises for more courage and serenity
Our fear reactions can be incredibly frustrating—especially when we freeze and are unable to think or react. In this blog post, you’ll find tips on how to change that.
Duck Dive Guide – 5 Steps to Learn and Improve Your Duck Dive
Do you wish you could master the duck dive and make getting into the line-up easier during your surf sessions? In this video, I demonstrate an exercise that will help you improve your duck dive using mental training.
