WeSurf showcases surfing through the lens of people of color, indigenous peoples, LGBTQ+ community and the average everyday Surfer. This show is centered on the Rockaway Surf community as it relates to the larger surfing culture. We hope to broaden the conversation as to what it means to be a surfer.
We hope to Introduce and talk about everything from surf products, surf culture and the surf industry through understandable relatable conversations for the average and newer surfer.
Blue Prescribing: When the Ocean Becomes Care aka The Data Behind the Stoke
On this episode of the WeSurf Podcast, we sit down with surf health researcher Damaris Morales to explore the growing intersection between surfing, health, and healing. Together, we unpack how surfing can function as more than just a sport or lifestyle—it can serve as a powerful public health intervention with measurable impacts on both mental and physical well-being.
From stress reduction and emotional regulation to community connection and trauma recovery, Damaris breaks down the science behind why time in the ocean can profoundly affect the body and mind. The conversation also explores the future of surf therapy, the research helping legitimize it within healthcare spaces, and what it could mean for surfing to one day be recognized as a preventative health practice and therapeutic tool.
This episode is a deep dive into the healing potential of the ocean and the growing movement to position surfing as a pathway toward wellness, resilience, and accessible care.
Sound bites:
"Surfing could be a powerful tool for prevention, healing, and equity."
"During a surf session, the energy expenditure is quite vigorous."
"The ocean helps us do a reset, physically and mentally."
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Surfing as Medicine
02:55 Personal Connection to Surfing
05:22 Inspiration for Surf Research
07:58 Research Overview and Methodology
10:50 Findings on Energy Expenditure in Surfing
13:15 Comparing Surfing to Other Physical Activities
15:52 The Psychological Benefits of Surfing
18:47 Implications for Public Health
21:31 Future Directions in Surf Research
27:43 Research Methodology in Surfing Studies
30:44 Expanding the Scope of Surfing Research
32:32 Surfing as a Prescription for Wellbeing
35:48 Debunking Myths About Surfing and Health
43:41 Personal Insights on Surfing Preferences
49:38 The Future of Surf Therapy and Community Engagement
resources
Blue Mind by Dr. Wallace J. Nichols - https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Mind-Surprising-Healthier-Connected/dp/0316252115 (https://ttps//www.amazon.com/Blue-Mind-Surprising-Healthier-Connected/dp/0316252115)
International Surf Therapy Organization - https://intlsurftherapy.org/ (https://intlsurftherapy.org/)
Dr. Jamie Marshall - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-marshall-a9b755112/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-marshall-a9b755112/)
Surf Lab at Edinburgh Napier University - https://surflab.ac/ (https://surflab.ac/)
Damaris Morales - Surf Health Research - https://damarismorales-surfhealth.com (https://damarismorales-surfhealth.com)
Guest Links:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/damarismorales/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/damarismorales/)
Website - https://damarismorales-surfhealth.com (https://damarismorales-surfhealth.com)
15 May 2026
Through the Lens with Eli Jules
In this episode of WeSurf, Kwame and Nigel sit down with filmmaker and surfer Eli Jules for a conversation that moves far beyond the lineup. From the shores of St. Lucia to the evolving global surf landscape, Eli shares how the ocean shaped his identity—and how the camera became his way of translating that experience into something lasting.
He explores the power of creative disruption: what it means to challenge who gets seen in ocean culture, who gets to tell the story, and how those stories are framed. Eli opens up about the responsibility of documenting Caribbean aquatic culture not as backdrop, but as living culture—rich with history, memory, and meaning.
This episode is about shifting perspectives, reclaiming narrative, and building a visual language that reflects truth, not stereotype. Because when you change the story, you don’t just change how we see the ocean—you change how we see each other.
@islandlensmediainc (https://www.instagram.com/islandlensmediainc/) - IG
www.islandlensmedia.com (https://www.islandlensmedia.com)
https://youtube.com/@islandlensmedia?si=BgMV7TNxtfZZPKsK (https://youtube.com/@islandlensmedia?si=BgMV7TNxtfZZPKsK)
The WeSurf Podcast is recorded by WTF Studios and is produced and distributed by The Swell Season Surf Radio Podcast Network.
14 Mar 2026
Around the World in 80 waves with Yvettte Cave
In the latest episode of the We Surf podcast, Kwame dives deep into a conversation with Yvette Cave, a passionate surfer and founder of Wave Wahinis. Yvette shares her unique journey into surfing, the creation of a supportive community for female surfers, and her quest to address representation in the sport. Yvette was awarded the Churchill Fellowship, allowing her to travel and study surf culture globally in the hope to extend it to the UK. Her journey extends from New York to California, Hawaii, and Australia, and finally to India and Sri Lanka. She aims to explore how different cultures engage with surfing and advocate for greater inclusivity.
Follow here on Substack: https://substack.com/@yvettewavewahines (https://substack.com/@yvettewavewahines)
And her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yvette__cave/ (https://www.instagram.com/yvette__cave/)
Sound Bites
"Surfing is about learning to listen""Surf like a girl, powered by love""The ocean has given me my husband"
The WeSurf Podcast is recorded by WTF Studios and is produced and distributed by The Swell Season Surf Radio Podcast Network.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Surfing and Its Cultural Significance
01:54 Yvette's Journey into Surfing
04:47 The Formation of Wave Wahinis
07:32 Exploring the Churchill Fellowship
09:52 Representation in Surfing
12:53 Overcoming Fear and Building Confidence in Surfing
15:28 The Impact of Surfing on Personal Lives
18:21 The Ocean as a Connector
21:10 Future Aspirations and Goals in Surfing
24:05 The Power of Surfing and Community
26:53 Closing Thoughts and Reflections
Reach and audience
Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.
Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
6 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
10 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 38 / 100
A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.
Quality
48
Social presence
0
YouTube
0
Engagement
71
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