Surfing with anxiety: the stuff surfers don't talk about

You're standing on the beach, board in hand, perfect waves rolling in… and suddenly your chest tightens. Fear creeps in. Shouldn’t this be fun? In today’s episode, we talk about something rarely acknowledged in surf culture—surfing with anxiety. Whether it’s fear of judgment, feeling unsafe, or just the overwhelming vastness of the ocean, you’re not alone. We share real stories, triggers, and advice from surfers who’ve been there.