Ashley Chapman

Eye of the Tiger

First off, huge shout out to Shelby Hughes and Wendy Crosby for their patronage. Of course we know them, but their support still count. Ash and Laurel talk about how to keep that “Eye of the Tiger”, the laser sharp focus that keeps us engaged and helps us perform. For more Post Session Podcast surfing …

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Personality Tests

Ashley is not a firm believer in personality tests and other such ways to categorize people but Laurel explains the benefits of using this tool to define your strengths and weaknesses. Will the ladies have compatible personality types?? Listen to find out. For more Post Session Podcast surfing and diving adventures check the ladies out …

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Our Obsession With Food

Who doesn’t obsess about food? Laurel and Ashley sure do! What’s good to eat before surfing or freediving and what’s absolutely NOT. They engage in a taste test, McDonald’s donut sticks vs. Laurel’s husband’s homemade zucchini tart. Most importantly, how to begin controlling uncontrollable food obsessions. For more Post Session Podcast surfing and diving adventures …

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What a Healthy Lifestyle Looks Like to Us

The girls chat about body image issues and the cultural pressures of the perfect body and why that completely sucks! Also, being strong doesn’t mean you have to look like you live at the cross fit gym either. Themed around the elements of a healthy lifestyle, Laurel and Ashley discuss how this looks to the …

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How Not to Fall Overboard, in Life

Back in the freezing cold “studio” the ladies ponder what it looks like to live a life well balanced. Ashley talks about managing the safety of her children while sailing. Laurel falls back on her experiences as a foster parents and give practical tips on keeping your sanity. Hint, you don’t have to give up …

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On Location Part 2, Expect the Unexpected

Episode Sponsor: Love of Surfing Love of Surfing is a community for surfing enthusiasts with a passion for catching killer sets, getting tubed, and having a great time doing it. If you share their same love for surfing, then they share the same love for you! Part 2 of the “On Location” installment. The girls …

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On Location, Travel Light be Thrifty

The girls spend a beautiful morning recording aboard Ashley’s vintage wooden express cruiser, Hope Lee.  Laurel complains about cold water surfing, again and asks the lawn guys to pipe down!  Ashley tells her scariest sailing story and Laurel gives great advice on traveling on a budget. For more Post Session Podcast fodder check the ladies …

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Mentors and Dolphin Farts

Ashley and Laurel pay homage to their many mentors along the way.  Laurel complains about cold water surfing and explains the dolphin fart.  Ashley reminds us that chocolate is a health food and reminisces about her friend Craig and how he got her into competitive freediving.   For more Post Session Podcast fodder check the …

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The Time My Life Flashed Before My Eyes…or…Stress Mitigation

Post Session Notes -Laurel saw a great white shark in the water, but it was dead, and she definitely didn’t almost die.  Oh yeah, and she wasn’t even in the water when she saw it. -Ashley blacked out and saw Ren naked!  Channels a Jane’s Addiction concert she went to circa 2000. Injustice of the …

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Identity

Note: The featured picture is of Ashley nursing Cape about 10 minutes before a record dive attempt.   Post Session Notes Wrightsville Beach Long Board Club contest Tio Tony’s a born winner Toes on the Nose Laurel is fun sized! Nursing an ear injury Injustice of the Week, Week, Week Dogs on the plane…poor Fiona …

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