Filipina surf coach Elaine Abonal shares what it’s really like surfing Siargao, Philippines—from navigating tourism and rising crowds to building Surfista Travels and empowering more women to paddle out. This episode explores surf culture, confidence, and what it means to stay rooted in community as the island changes around you.

Lakey Peterson opens up about fear, confidence, and what it means to keep the joy alive in competitive surfing. From scary sets at Sunset to the future of women in the lineup, this episode is packed with realness.

In this episode of Confessions of a Surf Lady, Laura and returning guest Danyelle Carpenter unpack toxic body expectations, summer pressure, and what it truly means to have a “surf-ready” body. Learn why your body’s ability—not its appearance—is what truly matters. Focus keyword: surf confidence, women’s body image in surfing