Shaun Lopez is a Maui-based renewable energy engineer, big-wave surfer, and the host of The Buoy Report, where he explores how energy moves through systems—from solar grids and island communities to the ocean and the human body.In this episode of The Process, Dr. Masi Reynolds sits down with Shaun and his wife, Dr. April Mancuso Reynolds, for a rare three-person conversation about injury, infertility, parenthood, and healing. What began as a knee injury at Jaws during a powerful Eddie swell became an unexpected turning point—one that reshaped how they think about medicine, effort, and trust.Shaun and April share their fertility journey with honesty, including the frustration of being told “nothing can change,” the importance of asking better questions, and how diet, regenerative medicine, and mindset helped restore balance. At the center of it all is energy—how it’s stored, depleted, renewed, and influenced by intention.In the second half of the episode, Shaun steps into his Buoy Report role and asks a defining question: What does energy mean to you? From there, the conversation expands into discipline, fatherhood, calculated risk, and learning when to push—and when to let go.This episode is about agency, resilience, and trusting the process in health, performance, and life.---Chapters00:17 — Introduction01:12 — Three Voices, One Conversation03:48 — Questioning Certainty07:26 — Trust, Data, & Advocacy08:20 — The Jaws Injury11:24 — Injury as a Turning Point14:10 — Infertility & “Nothing Can Change”19:34 — Food Is Information20:34 — The Egg Quality Reset24:22 — Surrender & Spiritual Healing29:00 — Fatherhood Changes Risk39:32 — Calculated vs Reckless49:44 — What Is Energy?01:04:48 — Discipline as a System01:18:14 — Letting Go as Power01:32:29 — Closing Reflections---Follow Shaun LopezInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/shaun.lopezzz/Check out The Buoy Report: https://thebuoyreport.com---Follow April Mancuso ReynoldsInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/doctor.aprilm/---Medical DisclaimerThis video is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always seek the guidance of a licensed healthcare provider regarding any medical concerns.The Process with Dr. Masi is not a substitute for professional medical evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment. Listening does not create a doctor–patient relationship. The views expressed are personal opinions of the hosts and guests. Always consult a qualified provider with any questions regarding your health.Guest & Sponsor DisclosuresGuests may have financial interests or affiliations with companies mentioned in the episode. Any paid partnerships or affiliate relationships will be clearly disclosed.Production NoteThe Process with Dr. Masi is independently produced and reflects the personal views of its creators. Sponsored segments or affiliate links may appear in episodes to support production.
