Laird Hamilton: Using Your Mind to Hack Your Body

Today, Chris Irwin speaks with waterman, big-wave surfer, and wellness expert Laird Hamilton. He’s the author of the books Liferider: Heart, Body, Soul, and Life Beyond the Ocean, as well as, Force of Nature: Mind, Body, Soul (And, of Course, Surfing). Laird is also a founder of the food and nutrition company Laird Superfood. He and his wife Gabby Reece are also the founders of the XPT training platform. On the X, an IRONCLAD Original, is the official podcast of The Navy SEAL Foundation. More about The Navy SEAL Foundation: ⁠⁠https://www.navysealfoundation.org/⁠⁠ Text ONTHEX to 60104 to sign up to receive updates from the Navy SEAL Foundation (NSF). By participating, you agree to our ⁠Mobile Terms and Conditions⁠ (⁠60104-info.com⁠) for recurring autodialed donation messages from NSF to the phone number you provide. Text STOP to end. Msg & data rates may apply. SPONSORS: On the X is presented by Mechanix Wear: https://www.mechanix.com/ Mechanix Wear is proud to offer an exclusive 15% discount through the ID.me program to military, veterans and first responders. Click on the ID.me button in your shopping cart and follow the steps to verify your eligibility. Instagram: ⁠⁠  / ⁠⁠   ⁠⁠⁠  / thisisironclad   Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/navysealfou... ⁠⁠  / thisisironclad⁠   Laird Hamilton on Instagram: ⁠  / lairdhamilton   Chapters: 00:02:35: How the Mind Hacks the Body 00:07:08: Cultivating Intuition 00:10:55: Controlling Fear and Anxiety 00:18:27: Laird's Upbringing in Hawaii 00:21:12: Going to Afghanistan as a Child 00:25:48: Embracing Competitive Surfing 00:33:07: The Importance of Mentorship 00:44:25: Understanding His Competitive Nature 00:54:33 Laird's Thoughts on Breathwork and Fitness 01:00:12: The Line Between Health 'Hacks' and Enjoying Life 01:04:32: Laird's Innovations as a Waterman 1:20:44 Laird Superfood and His Thoughts on Nutrition.