Femicide, The B&W Photo Challenge, and Groundswell

Throughout the past week, social media feeds, particularly on Instagram, have been flooded with photos of women reclaiming their power, their identity, supporting each other, and glow in the fun of sharing images of themselves.

Natalie Small 6/12/20 Natalie Small 6/12/20

An Open Letter To Our Community from Tracey Chester, LMFT

Tracey Chester, LMFT & Surf Therapist Intern in North San Diego County writes about the pandemic, racial unrest, fear, confusion, and the great pain our society is in and how we can enter into it.

Natalie Small 5/21/20 Natalie Small 5/21/20

Tracey Chester: SurfSister Story

Surf Therapy Intern Tracey’s story of motherhood, chronic, pain, and healing through Mother Ocean, paired with her story told through the eyes of her daughter.

Natalie Small 5/13/20 Natalie Small 5/13/20

She Sees Seashells

A powerful and beautiful reflection on life and Mother Ocean’s beauty, and her effect on our mental health and wellbeing.

Natalie Small 4/6/20 Natalie Small 4/6/20

Waves of Love, Waves of Life

Marie Nicholas, a surfsister who joined our 2020 Peru Surf+Service Trip, shares some beautiful words about her surf journey and how the ocean has affected her life.

Natalie Small 3/30/20 Natalie Small 3/30/20

Evidence-Based Ways That Surfing Decreases Mental Health Issues

Sarah Fader, CEO and Founder of Stigma Fighters, shares thoughts and research on how surfing affects mental health.

Natalie Small 10/9/18 Natalie Small 10/9/18

Freedom to hold the sacredness of this body: mine and Mother Ocean's

A surfsister’s story of how surf therapy helped in her recovery from Bulimia to a deeper honor and respect for Her body: mother ocean’s and her own.

Natalie Small 10/5/18 Natalie Small 10/5/18

How Surfing Mother Ocean, Community, and Chutzpah created a surf suit that celebrates equality in the line up! Interview with Jessica Boynton; Founder of Hakuna Wear

Surf has taught me: (1) learning happens in stages, you have to be patient with yourself. (2) The more inside your head you are and the less you trust your gut, the more likely you are to screw up the decision. (3) Fear and doubting yourself are usually the biggest reasons for failure and not your actual abilities. (4) It is nice to just sit and watch the ocean, enjoy the times when you are forced to relax.