The Rich Roll Podcast

Big Wave Legend Garrett McNamara On Chasing 100ft+ Waves

Feb 6, 2023

Garrett McNamara, a world-renowned big-wave surfer, shares his exhilarating journey of tackling monstrous waves and his record-breaking ride in Nazaré, Portugal. Joined by his wife, Nicole, they discuss the importance of mental resilience and manifestation techniques that guide their lives and decisions. Listeners will be captivated by tales of community support in extreme sports, the evolution of surfing, and the thrilling dynamics of surf culture. Their inspiring conversation highlights the balance of ambition, health, and personal growth in chasing dreams.

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Intro

2min

The Importance of Mental Health and Personal Growth Through Therapy

4min

Riding the Giant Waves: A Surfer's Journey

18min

Riding the Giants: Trust and Technique in Big Wave Surfing

4min

Embracing Big Waves and Modern Fitness Technology

5min

Measuring the Giants: Wave Heights and Surf Culture

6min

Riding the Waves of Change

18min

Echoes of Childhood Freedom

9min

Transformative Journeys and Early Life Challenges

4min

10.

Adventures and Reflections: A Surfing Journey

14min

11.

Surfing the Waves of Ambition

10min

12.

Riding the Wave of Change

6min

13.

The Importance of Carving Out a Niche in Career Success

2min

14.

A Journey Through Addiction and Personal Growth

16min

15.

Risk, Adventure, and Insightful Parenting

11min

16.

Mind, Body, Waves: The Preparation of Big Wave Surfers

16min

17.

Closing Reflections and Future Endeavors

4min

Meet legendary big wave king Garrett McNamara. Garrett is an internationally recognized big wave surfer who commanded global attention by surfing one of the world’s largest waves in Nazaré, Portugal, and popularizing Nazaré’s now famous surf break. He has also accomplished a myriad of other absolutely insane surfing feats like surfing waves generated by a 300ft glacier in Alaska, giant barrels breaking on shallow, jagged reefs, and on massive, open ocean hurricane swells.

We dive into Garrett’s background—how he began surfing, his 100-foot wave quest, and the docu-series that captured it all. As an added bonus, Garrett’s wife Nicole—absolutely his partner in all things—joins the conversation at the end to enlighten us on the manifestation spiritual practice she and Garrett utilize to guide their decision-making and execute their goals. Garrett is he’s quite a character, truly one of a kind. My exchange with him and Nicole is one I won’t soon forget.

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