On Water: The Session Mag Podcast Session Magazine

Author of Blue Mind, Wallace J. Nichols Delves into the Science and Philosophy Behind how Being on, in or near Water Positively Affects our Mental Health and Well Being.

In this episode, Dr. Cliff Kapono shares his dual passion for surfing and science. We dive into his current project at MegaLab - a non-profit ocean research facility in Hilo, Hawaii - which implements modern technology to map our world’s reef systems. The project's goal is to have over 1 million reefs documented by 2030 and train an army of citizen scientists to help.  As he says in this deep dive into reef mapping, “We have more information and technology working on the mapping of the surface of Mars than we do our own ocean floors.”
To watch live stream video of the world’s most iconic reefs and to find out more about Cliff Kapono’s work, check out:  https://themegalab.org

Chase Lieder was awarded the WSL longboard wild card entry for the tour in 2023 after a mesmerizing performance at the Mexilog Fest in Salyulita. Now, this 19-year-old Montauk native is gunning for the Olympics.

New York big wave surfer Will Skudin recaptures the mayhem of tow surfing into a recent massive swell at Mavericks in this week’s episode of On Water. Skudin goes down hard under the lip in a smackdown on his second wave that day, which has already proven itself to be one of the biggest in recent history. The images of this wipeout are surreal. Will’s resilient attitude about getting back on the ski to whip his partner - Nic VanRupp - into additional waves that day is motivational. Skudin’s passion for surfing “from 2-foot faces at Maria’s to 60-foot faces at Maverick’s” is on full display in this week’s podcast. What’s next for Will Skudin? Listen UP to find out.

Lindsey Tilton completes 48 hours at the Last Paddler Standing endurance SUP race in Sarasota, Florida. The previous female record was held at 13 hours. Lindsey talks about her mental preparation to withstand the rigors of Last Paddler Standing, her personal 'Why' for competing in the event (powerful) and future goals which include the 2024 Crossing for Cystic Fibrosis 80-mile event as a competitive solo female paddler. "You really can achieve anything that you put your mind to in life," she says as she overcame injury, a steep learning curve and personal loss. Strength and resilience on tap.  Lindsey Tilton will have you reframing your goals for 2024 to go bigger than ever.  Here is the link to Lindsey's fundraiser for the 2024 Crossing for Cystic Fibrosis mentioned in podcast:  www.classy.org/fundraiser/4830146
Lindsey's Instagram: @earthgrownlindsey

How do we express ourselves within the space of the lineup? What is our spiritual connection to the water and each other through surfing? These questions and more are developed in this week's deep dive into conversation with surf goddess Leah Dawson. Leah's unique style, exploratory thought process and water wisdom take us on a journey from the mundane to the mystical as we talk about shifting perspectives around women surfing, the importance of community and protecting our oceans. Easily one of the most thought provoking podcasts to date. Open up and get more than just your toes wet in this full immersion into what it's like to be a compassionate surfer in the world we live in today.
https://www.changingtidesfoundation.org/