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EP 85: Live with Bethany Hamilton - Competing on the QS, Dealing with fame, balancing family life with pro surfing, Her picks for the Finals, Why she loves Big Wave surfing, and How she deals with fear.

The Lineup with Dave Prodan - A Surfing Podcast

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The Ocean Is My Happiest Place

I think having the ocean am kept me grounded. And also my faith kept me grounded, cause i hated the attention. I didn't want that at all. It's like there was a lot of attention, but just the ocean is a even plain ground. Like the ocean wasn't easier on me than it was on anyone else. That environment really pushed me forward too. You know, itslike everyone could offer help on land, but once it got in the ocean, it was just up to me to figure it out and push through the pain points and the frustrating days. The days that were rewarding were just like that much more beautiful. Even to this day, the ocean is my happy

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