Laird Hamilton (IG: @lairdhamiltonsurf) is best known as an American big-wave surfer and pioneer in the world of action water sports. In addition to his affinity for the water, Laird is labeled as an inventor, author, stunt man, model, producer, TV host, fitness and nutrition expert, husband, father, and adrenaline junkie.

Partnering with his wife, Gabrielle Reece, Laird created Extreme Performance Training (XPT).

Laird’s passion for health and wellness combined with innovation, led him to pioneer his own plant-based product line in 2015, ​Laird Superfood.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Living off the land in Hawaii
• Being born to surf
• Surfing is limitless, anything is possible
• Finding comfort with the sea
• Are sharks the spirits of our ancestors?
• The evolution of Laird’s surfing journey
• Enjoying the creative process
• What is hydrofoil surfing?
• Continuing to learn
• The origin of tow-in surfing
• Surfing competitions set you up for failure
• Being fulfilled by achieving
• Underwater pool training
• Stress builds bonds
• The benefits of ice baths & saunas
• Hot rock saunas vs. infrared saunas
• The philosophy & innovation behind Laird Superfood
• XPT = Extreme Performance Training
• Starting the day with hydration

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Related links:

Laird Hamilton's website

Follow Laird Hamilton on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

Take Every Wave: The Life of Laird Hamilton (documentary)

Laird Superfood

XPT

XPT Life (app)

Laird Hamilton - Liferider (book)

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Darrick Doerner

Rory Kennedy

Gerry Lopez

Paul Chek

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