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Episode Synopsis
Being on the verge of death puts into perspective what we have been doing with our lives.
Surfing is one of the most beautiful and liberating sports that can exist, but it can also be one of the most dangerous. If you don't believe me, ask our guest, Koa Smith.
Koa is a professional surfer who suffered a traumatic brain injury that puts his life in perspective. During his healing journey, he found the answers he was looking for about the incident with the help of psilocybin mushrooms.
ABOUT KOA SMITH
Koa Smith is a professional freelance surfer who travels around the world surfing the biggest waves and competes in national surfing competitions.
CONNECT WITH KOA
Instagram: @koasmith
Youtube: @itsKoaSmith
WHAT YOU WILL HEAR
[2:34] Who's Koa Smith?
[6:24] The most impressive surfer experience Koa's had.
[14:19] What is it to be a professional surfer?
[18:30] Koa injury story.
[24:46] Fighting depression and seeking healing.
[38:10] Koa initiation.
[40:20] Koa's documentary: resurfacing.
[42:34] Koa's new life perspective.
[47:55] What's next for Koa?
If you look at the civilized world and think, "no thank you," then you should subscribe to our podcast, so you don't miss a single episode! Also, join the uncivilized community, and connect with me on my website, YouTube, or Instagram so you can join in on our live recordings, ask questions to guests, and more.
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Surfing is one of the most beautiful and liberating sports that can exist, but it can also be one of the most dangerous. If you don't believe me, ask our guest, Koa Smith.
Koa is a professional surfer who suffered a traumatic brain injury that puts his life in perspective. During his healing journey, he found the answers he was looking for about the incident with the help of psilocybin mushrooms.
ABOUT KOA SMITH
Koa Smith is a professional freelance surfer who travels around the world surfing the biggest waves and competes in national surfing competitions.
CONNECT WITH KOA
Instagram: @koasmith
Youtube: @itsKoaSmith
WHAT YOU WILL HEAR
[2:34] Who's Koa Smith?
[6:24] The most impressive surfer experience Koa's had.
[14:19] What is it to be a professional surfer?
[18:30] Koa injury story.
[24:46] Fighting depression and seeking healing.
[38:10] Koa initiation.
[40:20] Koa's documentary: resurfacing.
[42:34] Koa's new life perspective.
[47:55] What's next for Koa?
If you look at the civilized world and think, "no thank you," then you should subscribe to our podcast, so you don't miss a single episode! Also, join the uncivilized community, and connect with me on my website, YouTube, or Instagram so you can join in on our live recordings, ask questions to guests, and more.
Join us for The Awakening, a seven day retreat Dec 27, 2022 - Jan 3, 2023 that will change your life forever
Get your hands on an UNcivilized Journal
Click here to sign up for the Kill the Nice Guy course.
Get a copy of my book, Man UNcivilized
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