Surf Therapy and the Benefits of Nature-Based Healing — Cash Lambert

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The Guest:

Cash Lambert is the author of “Surf Therapy: The Evidence-Based Science for Physical, Mental & Emotional Wellbeing” (https://amzn.to/4cooiMz) and “Waves of Healing: How Surfing Changes the Lives of Children with Autism,” (https://amzn.to/3KLMhKa) both published by Hatherleigh Press & Penguin Random House. He is the Founder and Director of Editorial for American Surf Magazine and a former Editor for Hawaii’s Freesurf Magazine. Cash’s work has been featured in ESPN Outdoors, Surfing Magazine, Eastern Surf Magazine, the Outdoor Channel, Surfline, Stab Magazine, Flux, Patagonia, and more.

Connect with Cash Lambert:

• Writing Website: https://www.cashlambert.com/
• Company Website: https://www.americansurfmagazine.com/

Episode Summary:

In this episode, Cash Lambert reveals the world of surf therapy, exploring its impact on various populations and its future. Cash shares insights from his book “Surf Therapy” and highlights the growth and potential of this innovative therapy method.

Key Takeaways:

• Surf therapy is a real and effective form of therapy for various populations, including veterans, children with autism, refugees, and individuals with PTSD.
• The growth of surf therapy is evident, with a focus on expanding its reach to inland populations through the use of wave pools and wave pool technology.
• The sector is working towards legitimizing surf therapy as a recognized form of therapy, backed by peer-reviewed research and data collection.
• The passion and dedication of surf therapy practitioners and organizations are driving the sector’s growth and impact, with a focus on maintaining program integrity and expanding the reach of this therapy.
• The future of surf therapy holds promise for addressing a wide range of mental, physical, and emotional health needs, with a growing emphasis on nature-based therapy and its positive impact on well-being.