You know what a pop-up is—because you struggle with it. It’s like a hangover before the buzz, an unfair, annoying barrier between you and the joy of riding waves. Why is it so hard? Because the more you think about it, the worse it gets.

In this super short, no-fluff episode, we break down why the pop-up is the #1 beginner struggle, why your brain is sabotaging you, and what Forgetting Sarah Marshall has to do with it.

Spoiler: You’re not alone. You’re not broken. And yes, your pop-up will come. Until then, don’t do the pop-up… be the pop-up. 🤙🏄‍♀️