Hosted by pro surfer Lakey Peterson and two-time Olympic gold medalist water polo player Kaleigh Gilchrist, Shore Thing brings you behind the scenes of elite sport and the lifestyles built around it. We talk training, mindset, competition, healing, wellness, recovery, and the stories that shape athletes and humans alike. Expect deep chats, big laughs, honest moments, and guests who inspire us to go all-in — in the ocean, the pool, or wherever the journey leads.
Shore Thing #036 - Duncan Swezey Opens Up About Creating an Olympic Sport
Duncan Swezey shares his journey from lacrosse player to entrepreneur and his passion for bringing team handball to the Olympics. He discusses his high-energy warm-up routine, the importance of consistency in training, and the impact of a life-changing quote. Duncan's transition from athlete to entrepreneur is explored, along with his experience in handball tournaments and the goal of getting team handball to the Olympics. The conversation covers the journey of building a movement for team handball, recruiting top athletes, the unmatched pod, the path to the podium, and a message to the younger self. It explores the challenges, aspirations, and the vision for the future of the sport.
Takeaways
Consistency and repetition are key to success
The answer is always no unless you ask Building a movement for team handball
Recruiting top athletes for the sport
Chapters
00:00 High Energy Warm-Up
02:20 The Journey of Consistency
03:03 Guilty Pleasures and Life-Changing Quotes
04:28 Transition from Athlete to Entrepreneur
15:25 The Road to Rio
24:38 Introduction to Team Handball
26:30 Building a Movement
26:50 Recruiting Top Athletes
35:55 The Unmatched Pod
49:51 The Path to the Podium
51:53 A Message to Younger Self
13 Oct 2026
Shore Thing #035 - ASK US ANYTHING!
In this episode of Ask Us Anything, Kaleigh and Lakey discuss overcoming fears in surfing, dealing with burnout, and the importance of being present in life. They share personal experiences and insights on how to navigate challenges in both sports and personal life. In this conversation, Kaleigh and Lakey discuss their experiences with surfing, including tow-ins, favorite waves, and the importance of fitness for surfing. They also touch on personal growth, parenting, and the significance of communication in relationships.
Takeaways
Overcoming fear requires gradual exposure
Listening to your body prevents burnout Surfing fitness is unique
Communication fosters deeper relationships
Chapters
00:00 Facing the Fear of Big Waves
04:38 Navigating Burnout in Sports
13:44 The Importance of Being Present
16:49 Surfing Experiences and Tow-Ins
19:13 Favorite Waves and Surfing Memories
21:40 Parenting and Passion for Sports
23:29 Staying in Surf Shape
28:24 Lakey's Performance Coaching
30:48 Personal Growth and Communication
6 Oct 2026
Shore Thing #034 - Cooper Chapman's Guide to Mental Health and Well-being
Cooper Chapman, a mental health advocate and ex-professional surfer, shares his journey from surfing to founding the Good Human Factory. He discusses the importance of mental health, gratitude, and the evolution of his organization. Cooper emphasizes the need for action in mental health and highlights the values and habits that contribute to good mental health. The conversation covers a range of topics related to well-being, mental health, and personal development. Cooper shares his 10 habits for well-being, discusses managing overwhelm and guilt, emphasizes progress over perfection, and advocates for starting with 1% of your day. He also shares insights on transitioning out of sport, the importance of service to others, managing social media and setting boundaries, seeking professional help, practicing gratitude, the impact of an alcohol-free challenge, and offers book recommendations and advice to his younger self.
Takeaways
Transitioning from professional sports to mental health advocacy
The importance of action in mental health
Values and habits for good mental health Progress over perfection
Starting with 1% of your day
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Cooper Chapman
02:34 The Journey of a Surfer
04:38 Transition from Surfing to Mental Health Advocacy
07:53 The Good Human Factory
09:22 Mental Health and Gratitude
15:06 The Evolution of Good Human Factory
24:02 The Impact of Mental Health Awareness
26:46 Values and Habits for Good Mental Health
30:45 The 10 Habits of Well-being
32:26 Managing Overwhelm and Guilt
33:18 Progress Over Perfection
34:27 Starting with 1% of Your Day
36:34 Transitioning Out of Sport
37:33 The Importance of Service to Others
44:55 Managing Social Media and Boundaries
41:27 Seeking Professional Help and Practicing Gratitude
50:06 The Impact of Alcohol-Free Challenge
51:00 Book Recommendations and Advice to Younger Self
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