What if upgrading your pop‑up—and your whole life's decision‑making—were the very same skill?
Former world‑tour competitor Holly Beck has traded jersey numbers for a master's in counseling and a fleet of women's surf‑and‑yoga retreats. In this episode, she and host Michael Frampton unpack how wave reading, self‑talk, and even parenting triggers all mirror the swell lines rolling toward us—and why "holistic surf coaching" may be the next frontier in both performance and mental health.
Discover the exact mental reset Holly uses to turn fear or frustration into flow—whether you're hesitating on a set wave or a career move.
Learn the three most common technical fixes (pop‑up mechanics, front‑foot weight, and looking at the wave) that unlock immediate progress for everyday surfers.
Hear how surf‑therapy tools like guided visualization, breath work, and "emotional swell forecasting" can improve relationships on land as much as in the lineup.
Hit play now to merge sharper surfing with calmer, more purposeful living—one mindful wave at a time.
Key Points
Holly Beck discusses her passion for holistic surf coaching and talk therapy, emphasizing the importance of mental and emotional aspects in surfing.
Holly Beck highlights the transformative effect of surf therapy on personal relationships and self-awareness.
Holly Beck describes a recent retreat that combined surf coaching with mental health workshops, aimed at enhancing participants' self-awareness through surfing.
Holly Beck identifies common surfing mistakes, such as improper pop-up technique and inadequate front foot weight, and emphasizes the importance of looking at the wave during the take-off.
Holly Beck discusses the balance between exposing children to surfing and allowing them to develop their own enjoyment of the activity without forcing it.
Holly Beck shares insights on parenting, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness and maintaining calmness to effectively handle children's emotions and behaviors.
Holly Beck explains the structure and locations of her surf retreats, highlighting the unique approach of her holistic surf coaching retreats.
Holly Beck discusses her future plans for surf coaching, including potential new ventures and the integration of holistic surf coaching into existing retreats.
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For the passionate surfer—whether you're a weekend warrior, a surf dad, or an older surfer—this podcast is all about better surfing and deeper stoke. With expert surf coaching, surf training, and surfing tips, we'll help you catch more waves, refine your paddling technique, and perfect your pop up on a surfboard. From surf workouts to handling wipeouts, chasing bigger waves, and mastering surf technique, we're here to make sure you not only improve but truly enjoy surfing more—so you can get more out of every session and become a wiser surfer. Go from Beginner or intermediate Surfer to advanced.
