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Join World Champion surfer Lisa Anderson as she opens up about her journey from winning four world titles to finding joy and mentorship in surfing today. In this candid full length episode of The Plug with Justin Jay, Lisa shares her experiences on tour, the challenges of competing at the highest level, her personal growth, and how she navigates life after professional surfing. Discover her surfing secrets, life lessons, and insights into the evolution of women’s surfing.

What you’ll learn in this episode:
-How Lisa transitioned from elite competition to enjoying surfing for pure fun
-Behind-the-scenes stories from the North Shore and global surf tours
-Life lessons on resilience, courage, and self-discovery
-Her involvement with surf culture, mentoring young surfers, and environmental activism
-Insight into her eyewear collaboration and upcoming projects

If you love surfing, personal growth stories, or the inspiring journeys of female athletes, this episode is a must-watch!

0:00 – Lisa Anderson Joins The Plug: World Champion Surfer Speaks Out
0:50 – Montauk’s Surf Scene: How the Town Transformed in 10 Years
2:12 – Secret Surf Gear Reveal: Lisa’s Katas Miklos Collaboration
4:40 – Falling Back in Love with Surfing: Finding Pure Joy in the Ocean
6:13 – The Dark Side of Competitive Surfing: Burnout & Pressure
8:48 – Back Surgery & Setbacks: How Lisa Overcame Surfing Challenges
10:01 – Reinventing Her Surf Style: Longboards, Twin Fins & More
11:29 – Women Shaping Surfing: Lisa on Inspiring the Next Generation
14:24 – Early Career Struggles: Surf Industry, Pay Gaps & Lessons Learned
18:16 – Personal Sacrifices Behind World Titles: Family & Dreams
21:07 – Inside “Trouble”: The Emotional Journey of Lisa Anderson
28:50 – Stop Running, Start Living: Life Lessons from a Surfing Icon
31:13 – Hilarious North Shore Story: Pregnancy Test Chaos!
36:01 – Navigating North Shore Surf Culture: Respect, Waves & Gender
41:14 – Bonus: Lisa’s Top Picks – Smartless, Miklos Frames & Causes

About The Plug
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The Plug w/ Justin Jay is a bi-monthly arts and culture podcast featuring unfiltered, long-form interviews with the artists, entertainers, and innovators shaping today’s world. Each episode explores career challenges, inspirations, and the stories behind music, sports, design, and politics.

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Topics: music production, New York City history, hip-hop history, creative process, professional surfing, comedy, photography, arts & entertainment

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