Laird Hamilton (IG: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/lairdhamiltonsurf/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer">@lairdhamiltonsurf</a>) is best known as an American big-wave surfer and pioneer in the world of action water sports. In addition to his affinity for the water, Laird is labeled as an inventor, author, stunt man, model, producer, TV host, fitness and nutrition expert, husband, father, and adrenaline junkie. Partnering with his wife, Gabrielle Reece, Laird created <a href="https://www.xptlife.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer">Extreme Performance Training (XPT)</a>. Laird’s passion for health and wellness combined with innovation, led him to pioneer his own plant-based product line in 2015, ​<a href="https://lairdsuperfood.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer">Laird Superfood</a>. In this episode, we discuss: <ul> <li>Living off the land in Hawaii</li> <li>Being born to surf</li> <li>Surfing is limitless, anything is possible</li> <li>Finding comfort with the sea</li> <li>Are sharks the spirits of our ancestors?</li> <li>The evolution of Laird’s surfing journey</li> <li>Enjoying the creative process</li> <li>What is hydrofoil surfing?</li> <li>Continuing to learn</li> <li>The origin of tow-in surfing</li> <li>Surfing competitions set you up for failure</li> <li>Being fulfilled by achieving</li> <li>Underwater pool training</li> <li>Stress builds bonds</li> <li>The benefits of ice baths & saunas</li> <li>Hot rock saunas vs. infrared saunas</li> <li>The philosophy & innovation behind Laird Superfood</li> <li>XPT = Extreme Performance Training</li> <li>Starting the day with hydration</li> </ul> Show sponsors: <a href="http://ultimatehealthpodcast.com/outerknown" target= "_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Outerknown <== 25% off all Outerknown clothing by using the code health at checkout</a> <a href="http://ultimatehealthpodcast.com/organifi" target= "_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Organifi <== 20% off all Organifi products</a> <a href="http://ultimatehealthpodcast.com/perfectketo" target= "_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Perfect Keto <== 20% off all Perfect Keto products (free shipping in the US)</a> <a href="http://ultimatehealthpodcast.com/sunwarrior" target= "_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sunwarrior <== 20% off all Sunwarrior products & free shipping over $50 (US only)</a> Related links: <a href="https://www.lairdhamilton.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer">Laird Hamilton's website</a> Follow Laird Hamilton on <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/LairdLife" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a>, <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/lairdhamiltonsurf/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a>, and <a href= "https://twitter.com/LairdLife" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer">Twitter</a> <a href="https://geni.us/y71oGI" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer">Take Every Wave: The Life of Laird Hamilton (documentary)</a> <a href="https://lairdsuperfood.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer">Laird Superfood</a> <a href="https://www.xptlife.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer">XPT</a> <a href="https://geni.us/moKY" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer">XPT Life (app)</a> <a href="https://geni.us/VPyOJgl" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer">Laird Hamilton - Liferider (book)</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buzzy_Kerbox" target= "_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Buzzy Kerbox</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darrick_Doerner" target= "_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Darrick Doerner</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rory_Kennedy" target= "_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Rory Kennedy</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerry_Lopez" target= "_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Gerry Lopez</a> <a href="https://chekinstitute.com/paul-chek/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Paul Chek</a> <a href="https://geni.us/dUFxY" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer">Bulletproof</a> <a href="https://www.golfboard.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer">Golf Board</a> Related episodes: <a href= "https://ultimatehealthpodcast.com/chase-jarvis-creativity/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">313: Chase Jarvis – Creativity Is A Habit (Not A Skill) Available To Everyone</a> <a href= "https://ultimatehealthpodcast.com/james-altucher-reinvent-yourself/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">312: James Altucher – Reinvent Yourself, Defining Freedom, Comedians See The Truth</a> <a href= "https://ultimatehealthpodcast.com/dave-asprey-game-changers/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">305: Dave Asprey – Game Changers, Practicing Gratitude & Forgiveness, Holotropic Breathing vs. Ayahuasca</a> <a href= "https://ultimatehealthpodcast.com/dr-joseph-mercola-ketofast/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">291: Dr. Joseph Mercola – KetoFast • Near-Infrared Saunas • Stop Eating Before Bed</a> <a href="https://ultimatehealthpodcast.com/robin-sharma/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">278: Robin Sharma – The 5 AM Club • Mastery Is A Process • The Power Of Solitude</a> Note: Some of the links above are affiliate links. 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Laird Hamilton - Born To Surf, XPT (Extreme Performance Training), Ice Baths & Saunas

Dr. Jesse Chappus & Marni Wasserman