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We’ve had some pretty heavy episodes lately, but this week we’re keeping it chill. And how can we get more chill than a conversation with international big wave explorer Garrett McNamara (and his adorable daughter)?
Garrett has done some insane stuff in his days, much of which is documented in his wild memoir "Hound of the Sea: Wild Man. Wild Waves. Wild Wisdom." We’re talking about things like surfing Tsunami waves generated by caving glaciers in Alaska, getting smashed by a 50-foot wave at Mavericks, and breaking the world record for surfing the largest wave in Nazaré, Portugal.
We also get into the fear of death that you feel facing these monstrous waves and how Garrett got over it, his top biohacks for healing and recovery, and when to rely on Western medicine versus Eastern healing philosophies.
This episode is a whole lot of fun, with some absolutely wild stories, but there are also some great lessons to learn about maintaining your body and health. I mean, this dude was competing at the highest level of big wave surfing in his 50s with kids half his age, so I’m taking notes.
08:30 — Garrett’s upcoming documentary
12:05 — Garrett’s rough childhood and how that contributed to his determination to succeed
15:00 — Surfing tsunami waves created by a caving glacier
19:15 — Facing the fear of death (and getting over it)
26:00 — What it was like riding the 78-foot wave in Nazaré
36:40 — The history of surfing and the first humans on record to do it
37:50 — His deep relationship with the sea and why he connects so profoundly with the water
41:15 — The epic tale of getting smashed by a 50-foot wave at Mavericks
47:00 — Garrett’s relationship with pain and how he gets through it
01:03:50 — Garrett’s experience with plant medicines
01:11:35 — The key to holding your breath for a ridiculously long time
01:14:45 — The one time Luke went surfing
01:18:00 — Garrett’s special Mercedes surfboard
01:21:00 — What’s next for Garrett?
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