Episode
Blue Prescription with Demaris Morales
- Podcast
- WeSurf BIPOC Surf Talk
- Published
- May 21, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 3620
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Summary
Blue Prescribing: When the Ocean Becomes Care aka The Data Behind the Stoke On this episode of the WeSurf Podcast, we sit down with surf health researcher Damaris Morales to explore the growing intersection between surfing, health, and healing. Together, we unpack how surfing can function as more than just a sport or lifestyle—it can serve as a powerful public health intervention with measurable impacts on both mental and physical well-being. From stress reduction and emotional regulation to community connection and trauma recovery, Damaris breaks down the science behind why time in the ocean can profoundly affect the body and mind. The conversation also explores the future of surf therapy, the research helping legitimize it within healthcare spaces, and what it could mean for surfing to one day be recognized as a preventative health practice and therapeutic tool. This episode is a deep dive into the healing potential of the ocean and the growing movement to position surfing as a pathway toward wellness, resilience, and accessible care. Sound bites: "Surfing could be a powerful tool for prevention, healing, and equity." "During a surf session, the energy expenditure is quite vigorous." "The ocean helps us do a reset, physically and mentally." Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Surfing as Medicine 02:55 Personal Connection to Surfing 05:22 Inspiration for Surf Research 07:58 Research Overview and Methodology 10:50 Findings on Energy Expenditure in Surfing 13:15 Comparing Surfing to Other Physical Activities 15:52 The Psychological Benefits of Surfing 18:47 Implications for Public Health 21:31 Future Directions in Surf Research 27:43 Research Methodology in Surfing Studies 30:44 Expanding the Scope of Surfing Research 32:32 Surfing as a Prescription for Wellbeing 35:48 Debun…