The Joy of SUP - The Paddleboarding Sunshine Podcast - Libby Bowles - SUP with a Shark, Believing in Yourself, River Wye and homemade Deliciously Ella food bars

Libby Bowles - SUP with a Shark, Believing in Yourself, River Wye and homemade Deliciously Ella food bars

02/18/22 • 46 min

The Joy of SUP - The Paddleboarding Sunshine Podcast

I am thrilled to welcome Libby Bowles to The Joy of SUP Podcast today.
I first met Libby via Instagram and was struck by her commitment to the oceans and her energy for life. I was fortunate enough to meet and stay with her in Bristol when I went to Shextreme Film Festival and she is even more wonderful in person.
In this episode we talk about:

Diving with whale sharks
Research with the world's leading expert on manta rays
Her first paddleboarding moment in Byron Bay in 2011
SUP with a juvenile white shark and the wonder it brought
Accidentally becoming an accountant
Changing careers to follow her true passion and purpose
Qualifying in different disciplines and skills to become indispensable to expeditions
Believing in yourself - despite what others say
Adventures on the River Wye for her 40th birthday - multi day trips
Being a proud Fatsticks Ambassador and their commitment to becoming plastic free
Cycling New Zealand on a bamboo bike speaking to 1000s of children about the ocean
Writing education courses for Surfers Against Sewage
Working with City to Sea on the environmental impact of period products
Encouraging her students to believe in themselves when others doubt
Combining her love for the sea with her education skills to improve the world
The environmental damage done to the River Wye and trying to make a difference
A new friendship via a Message in a Bottle
The plastic bottle boat in Bristol Harbour with Hubbub
The joy of paddleboarding in Bristol Harbour and the Kennet and Avon Canal
SUP with a Pup with Pip her rescue dog
Making Deliciously Ella's recipe for oats and dates bar
Litter picking missions supported by the National Trust
Adventures in Mexico, Ecaudor, Mozambique and Indonesia
The Palm Peyto and why she loves it
Paddleboarding in Cornwall with Vertical Blue
Libby also gave a TEDx Talk

You can find Libby here:
Instagram: @treadlighterlib
Website: www.treadlighter.org
I hope you find this episode as fascinating as I did. I would love to hear if you can relate to things she tells us about!
Thank you so much to Bluefin SUP for sponsoring Season 3 of the podcast.
Any questions, please email [email protected].
Instagram: @thejoyofsuppodcast_
Follow #thejoyofsuppodcast on Twitter and Instagram
Facebook The Joy of SUP Podcast
Website www.jomoseley.com
Please do also rate and review us on Apple as it will help more people find us!
Wishing you sunshine, thank you for listening, Jo x
Please always put safety first + get the right advice for your training + body. Please also be aware of the responsibilities and implications of organising or attending a SUP social.

Diving with whale sharks
Research with the world's leading expert on manta rays
Her first paddleboarding moment in Byron Bay in 2011
SUP with a juvenile white shark and the wonder it brought
Accidentally becoming an accountant
Changing careers to follow her true passion and purpose
Qualifying in different disciplines and skills to become indispensable to expeditions
Believing in yourself - despite what others say
Adventures on the River Wye for her 40th birthday - multi day trips
Being a proud Fatsticks Ambassador and their commitment to becoming plastic free
Cycling New Zealand on a bamboo bike speaking to 1000s of children about the ocean
Writing education courses for Surfers Against Sewage
Working with City to Sea on the environmental impact of period products
Encouraging her students to believe in themselves when others doubt
Combining her love for the sea with her education skills to improve the world
The environmental damage done to the River Wye and trying to make a difference
A new friendship via a Message in a Bottle
The plastic bottle boat in Bristol Harbour with Hubbub
The joy of paddleboarding in Bristol Harbour and the Kennet and Avon Canal
SUP with a Pup with Pip her rescue dog
Making Deliciously Ella's recipe for oats and dates bar
Litter picking missions supported by the National Trust
Adventures in Mexico, Ecaudor, Mozambique and Indonesia
The Palm Peyto and why she loves it
Paddleboarding in Cornwall with Vertical Blue
Libby also gave a TEDx Talk

Previous Episode

Caroline Williams - Her Book Move! - The New Science of Body Over Mind, Phosphorescence in Arisaig, The Wey Navigation + Watching Otters

I am thrilled to welcome Caroline Williams to The Joy of SUP Podcast today.
I first discovered Caroline whilst reading and listening to her book Move! The New Science of Body over Mind and I was fascinated by the research she shared. It seemed to explain why we love to paddleboard and the science behind why it makes us feel so good. When I saw that she enjoyed SUP I was very excited to ask her onto the podcast!
A little bit about Caroline:
Caroline originally planned to be a PE teacher but got sidetracked by science. The author of Move! she is also a science writer, editor and consultant and writer for New Scientist. She has also written for The Guardian, The Times, The Telegraph and the BBC amongst others. She is passionate about the potential of movement to transform the way we think and feel and aims to bring the research behind it to as wide an audience as possible. She gets her movement kicks through yoga, paddleboarding and cycling. And when she's not doing that, she's usually walking the dog.
In this episode we talk about:

Caroline's Book - Move - The New Science of Body over Mind
A ‘power pose' on our paddleboards
How moving forward can make us feel more hopeful and reduce stress
Why working on your core can help reduce stress - yoga, SUP, Pilates
Moving in nature
How seeing nature can restore your focus
A study showing how strength training can improve self esteem and feeling capable and how weight training helped teenage girls feel good about life and able to deal with stressful situations
Movement and anxiety + depression
Sea squirts!
Paddleboarding, camping and phosphorescence in Arisaig, Scotland
The Wey navigation + paddling to the pub
Being SUP safety on the Bantham swoosh
Dancing + synchronisity - the neuroscience of the groove
Moving to enjoy your body
Our bodies want to move
Finding ways to build movement into our day
Moving to feel good, not punish ourselves
Watching sea otters in Scotland
Why looking up can make you feel connected to the world

And so much more!

You can find Caroline here:
Instagram: @carolinewilliams_science
Twitter: @sciencecaroline
Website: www.carolinewilliams.net
I hope you find this episode as fascinating as I did and want to read her book too.
I would love to hear if you can relate to things she tells us about!
Thank you so much to Bluefin SUP for sponsoring Season 3 of the podcast.
Any questions, please email [email protected].
Instagram: @thejoyofsuppodcast_
Follow #thejoyofsuppodcast on Twitter and Instagram
Facebook The Joy of SUP Podcast
Website www.jomoseley.com
Please do also rate and review us on Apple as it will help more people find us!
Wishing you sunshine, thank you for listening, Jo x
This episode was recorded in 2021 therefore we discuss the stresses of Covid. Please also be aware of the responsibilities and implications of organising or attending a SUP social.
Please always put safety first + get the right advice for your training + body.

Next Episode

Caz Dawson - SUP Lass, Microadventures in Wales, River Dee Bore + Kelly Kettle treats

I'm thrilled to welcome Caroline (Caz) Dawson founder of SUP Lass Paddle Adventures to The Joy of SUP podcast.
I discovered Caz on Simon Hutchinson's podcast SUP fm and we met when I was researching my book in 2021. Caz is an accomplished SUP Instructor and Adventure Guide with a passion for all things outdoors.

Located on the edge of the Clwydian Range AONB, SUP Lass have access to the majestic River Dee, the world famous Llangollen Canal, plus lakes and coastlines.

Caz holds a huge breadth of qualifications and accreditations through Water Skills Academy:

WSA Water Safety and Rescue, WSA Ocean Navigation, WSA Adventure Guide, WSA Adventure SUP-er Trainer, Leave No Trace Trainer, WiSe Accredited Adventure Operator WRT Pro Rescue 3 Technician, RYA Marine Radio Short Range Certificate, REC Level 4 Expedition First Aid, BC SUP Sheltered Water Award, BC Mentoring in Water Sports.

In 2021, Caz became the 2nd fastest female to complete the GB SUP Series Great Glen Challenge on an iSUP. She has also taken on the Trent 100 team race and notorious 'Swellies Challenge'. For 2022 she has set her sights on the new Loch Awesome Challenge and the Trent 100. Caroline recently paddled the Dee bore covered by BBC Wales.
Adventure Cooking
Caz used to run the award-winning outdoor kitchen 'Fodder in the Field', where local and seasonal ingredients were served up in a range of wild locations, including mountain tops and forests. Caz is currently in the process of developing her SUP + Cook workshops, which she will be launching in spring 2022. When Caroline is not on the water, she is an Agri Food Consultant, supporting food and farming businesses across the UK develop their businesses and identify new markets.

Caz loves her trusty Kelly Kettle and treat clients to a secret recipe hot chocolate or mug of hearty soup.
Caz is a longstanding judge for the Great Taste Awards and a global mentor for Women in Food and Agriculture.

You can find Caz here:
Instagram: @sup_lass
Website: www.suplass.com
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/suplassadventures
I hope you find this episode as fascinating as I did. I would love to hear your thoughts!
Thank you so much to Bluefin SUP for sponsoring Season 3 of the podcast.
Any questions, please email [email protected].
Instagram: @thejoyofsuppodcast_
Follow #thejoyofsuppodcast on Twitter and Instagram
Facebook: The Joy of SUP Podcast
Website www.jomoseley.com
Please do also rate and review us on Apple as it will help more people find us!
Wishing you sunshine, thank you for listening, Jo x
Please always put safety first + get the right advice for your training + body. Please also be aware of the responsibilities and implications of organising or attending a SUP social.