May 13, 2025

499: Layne Beachley AO - Awakening people to live a life by design

37 minutes

Welcome to The Savvy Dentist Podcast with Dr. Jesse Green, where we explore the intersection of dentistry, business, and personal growth to help you create a practice and a life you love.

Whether you’re an ambitious practice owner, an entrepreneurial spirit, or just someone striving for personal excellence, you’re in the right place.

In this episode of The Savvy Dentist Podcast, Dr. Jesse Green dives into a conversation with Layne Beachley AO, whose story transcends sport and speaks directly to the heart of human resilience and authenticity.

Layne Beachley AO is a seven-time world surfing champion, Layne is not only an icon in the world of surfing, but also a powerful advocate for mental wellness. Her journey from battling self-doubt, chronic fatigue, and injuries to becoming one of the most decorated surfers of all time is nothing short of extraordinary.

But Layne's achievements go far beyond the waves. Through her platform, Awake Academy, she’s helping people dive deep into self-discovery, tap into mental resilience, and navigate life’s challenges with purpose and clarity. Layne understands that true success isn’t just about trophies and titles ... it’s about knowing who you are, owning your story, and rising strong through adversity.

In this episode, Dr. Jesse Green and Layne explore what it takes to cultivate a champion’s mindset, how to navigate fear, overcome setbacks, and develop the kind of determination that not only builds world-class athletes but world-class humans.

Whether you’re running a dental practice, leading a team, or navigating your own personal journey, there’s something in Layne’s story that will speak to you.

So grab a coffee, find a comfy chair, and get ready for an inspiring, energising, and deeply insightful chat with the one and only Layne Beachley.

Books - penguin.com.au/authors/layne-beachley

Awake Academy - awakeacademy.com.au

[02:17] - Competing in the sport world as a woman in the 1990’s. The unwelcoming, hostile, misogynistic and sexist environment helped shape Layne’s competitiveness.

[08:21] - How to find your inner strength.

[10:39] - Going from the hunter … to the hunted. The transition we must all make as our businesses succeed.

[18:46] - The magic happens when we don’t focus on the outcome …

[24:44] - One’s life is too short for di**heads.

[28:56] - Don’t rob yourself of joy. It WILL affect your business.

[32:43] - The Awake Academy - check it out!

[33:56] - How your success can cast a shadow.

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By Dr Jesse Green

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