96 Nic Laidlaw - From Hawaii to Home: How the Ocean Connected Me to My True Self

Nic Laidlaw is a holistic exercise and lifestyle coach, a ridiculously good surfer, a father, and a man full of wisdom. We discuss health and wellness, Paul Chek, leadership, parenting, connecting with nature, injury recovery, health retreats, mentors, masculinity, big wave surfing as an initiation to manhood. Plus much more. 

Nic's website: https://www.balancedstudio.com.au

Nic's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/balancedstudio/?hl=en

Nic's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzvueZRjFkiDFuk1Ial0Oqg

Key Points:

* Drawing parallels between surfing and life challenges
* Embracing imperfection and overcoming personal struggles just as one tackles waves
* Appreciating the complexity of surfing and the importance of nuanced thinking
* Finding balance in life, similar to striving for balance on a surfboard
* Modeling positive behavior on and off the surfboard for children
* Practicing patience in surfing and allowing oneself and children to explore the waves at their own pace
* Instilling a love for nature in kids through surfing experiences

Quotes:

* "Navigating the waves of life is like riding the waves of the ocean"
* "Just like every wave is different, every challenge in life is unique"
* "The surfboard is not just a tool for riding waves; it's a metaphor for balancing life's highs and lows"

Takeaways:

* Embrace the unpredictable nature of surfing and life
* Strive for balance in the face of challenges, both on and off the board
* Serve as a positive role model for children, showing them how to navigate the highs and lows
* Foster a deep connection to nature through the exhilarating experience of surfing.

Nic Laidlaw Surf Mastery Podcast

Om Podcasten

Are you finding it hard to get better at surfing, struggling to catch waves, negotiate the line up and understand surf culture? This podcast that helps passionate lifelong surfers to catch more waves, surf with more speed, style, grace and to gain wisdom and confidence in the water Discover why you aren't getting the most out of your surfing, the exact steps to take to improve, so you can develop not only your surfing, but also your relationship to surfing and the ocean. The podcast shares lessons of my transformation from frustrated, below-average adult-surfer, to a confident, competent and respected surfer. The podcast is a mix of long form interviews with the best surfers, surf coaches and industry leaders, and focused, shorter episodes with specific surfing tips. Episodes 100, 108 and 111 are a great place to start.