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Like a quick voicenote from your best friend. Ever been so close to a goal that the idea to quit suddenly creeps in? In this episode, Erika shares the very real inner negotiation she had with herself about bailing on her longest trail race yet — and what finally snapped her out of it. If you’ve been tempted to walk away from a challenge you committed to, this one’s for you.

Join host Caitlin Creeper and Lilly Woodbury in this chat for surfers and ocean lovers. Lilly Woodbury is a longtime environmental communicator working in coastal protection, policy, and public education, and in this talk she leads us through where we’re at in the fight to protect the environment, what’s been done, and what still needs to be done. It might be bleak sometimes but all is far from lost. We talk about the wins, the very real threats, how one can stay in the room and conversation of environmental protection even when it’s hard. We talk about how to walk the line between the truth, and the wins, and why ocean trash pickups still matter- as does pushing back against corporate exploitation and everything in between. Resources mentioned:Surfrider.ca"Climate Fervorology" Ologies Podcast EpisodeLilly's blog about the last round of negotiations for a Global Plastics TreatyNew SURFER article about our ReSurf ProgramRecommended Book: Empire in Waves: A Political History of SurfingExplore The Salty Club: Fitness. Freedom. Female Powered.

In this powerful, vulnerable episode, Marie-Christine sits down with Caitlin Creeper shares the story of losing her partner Israel, navigating life as a solo parent to their son Tiago, and the ways she honours Isra's memory in her daily life.This isn’t just a story of loss—it’s a story of love. Of the life they built, the night it all changed, and what it means to keep going when someone you love deeply is no longer here.A reminder that love doesn't vanish, it just sometimes changes form.In this episode we discuss;Twelve years of partnership, the life MC and Israel shared travelling world, surfing and achieving their dreams togetherThe day everything changedHow she navigates keeping Isra present for Tiago without sugarcoating realityThe moment she looked in the mirror and decided: “This can’t be the face my son sees every day”What support actually looks like after loss (hint: don’t say “let me know if you need anything”)The balance between doing deep spiritual work… and just surviving another dayHow surfing, friendship, and letting herself feel everything became part of the healingHow grief rewires your brain, your focus, and your relationshipsGuilt, regret, and motherhood in the postpartum phaseSpiritual connection beyond deathHow some friendships deepened, others faded—and why that’s okayNote for our listeners * this episode contains deeply emotional content around sudden loss, grief, and the immediate aftermath of death. While we’ve edited with tenderness, some moments may still be activating—especially for those grieving or who’ve experienced trauma.Please listen with care and give yourself permission to pause or come back later. This is a conversation about love, loss, motherhood, and the strength it takes to keep going when the world stops.Song: Green by Mae MaeEditing and Production: Mateus GomesCover Photo: Pauline MathiotGet 30 Days Free to the Salty Club- use code: SCLUBPOD

In this episode of The Salty Club Podcast, Caitlin sits down with photographer, mentor, and artivist Angie, founder of Real Women Art Movement to talk about the transformational power of being seen. Together they explore:Angie's journey from food photography to creating deeply healing portrait sessions for womenThe Real Woman Art Movement and how group photo shoots became a tool for collective liberationThe concept of “peaceful activism” and the intentional embodiment behind every poseHow body image, posture, and somatics are connected to personal powerThe emotional depth of photo shoots and what happens before, during, and after the lens clicksWhy we don't need to wait for a wedding or a baby to document our livesWorking through self-judgment, visibility fears, and imposter syndrome as a creativeBuilding resilience, practicing soft power, and continuing to show up in a world that often misunderstands your workAngelica’s recent experience being unexpectedly detained in Bali — and the perspective it gave her on faith, fear, and staying groundedThe difference between tolerance and respect, and the importance of diversity in creative expressionWhy claiming yourself as an artist, photographer, writer or creative is the most radical first stepFollow Angelica: @angiegophoto @realwomen_movement https://www.realwomenmovement.com/

In this lively conversation, Caitlin Creeper interviews Erika Drolet about writing her first book on surfing. They dive into her motivations for the project, the challenges of juggling writing with life, and the experience of landing a book deal. Erika shares her creative process, the highs and lows of editing, and how feedback shaped the book. They also explore imposter syndrome, the unpredictability of surfing, and redefining success through the lens of surf culture. Erika's mission is to make surfing more approachable for women and newcomers, emphasizing that surfing is for everyone, regardless of background.TakeawaysErika's book reflects 10 years of surfing and travel experiences.The book speaks to women, men and anyone who is curious about surfing.Landing a book deal felt like a mix of luck and timing for Erika.Writing a book is like a long hike—embrace the journey.A publisher provides structure and direction.Erika found joy in romanticizing her writing environment.Balancing writing with life takes discipline.Making surfing jargon beginner-friendly is key.Imposter syndrome is real—how to move through it.You don’t have to be the best surfer to enjoy the experience.Surfing teaches adaptability, patience, and flow in life.Success in surfing -- and life -- is yours to define.We’d love to hear from you! If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to leave a review or comment—it helps us reach more listeners like you. Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram @thesalty.club for more updates and inspiration.🎉 Want to dive deeper into The Salty Club? Use code SCLUBPOD to claim 30 days of free access to all our workouts, breathwork classes, and more at The Salty Club.

In this conversation, Caitlin and Marie-Philippe Jean discuss their journeys with being writers on social media and how their perspectives have evolved over time. They explore the challenges of maintaining authenticity and soulfulness in the era of digital creation. They also delve into the impact of social media on our brains and emotions, particularly in relation to the constant exposure to highlight reels and tragic events. The conversation highlights the need for balance and self-awareness in navigating the complexities of social media. The conversation explores the themes of creativity, self-expression, and the impact of social media on our lives. It emphasizes the importance of finding balance and carving out time for personal practice and reflection. The speakers discuss the pressure to constantly produce content and the need to reconnect with the joy of creating without external validation. They also touch on the value of physical experiences and the power of tangible activities in fostering a sense of fulfillment. The conversation concludes with a reflection on the role of challenges and the pursuit of dopamine in human nature. The conversation explores the challenges and rewards of stepping out of comfort zones, the impact of social media on dopamine levels and relationships, the balance between motherhood and technology, and the importance of diversifying creative outlets. The speakers discuss the need for conscious use of social media and the benefits of taking breaks from it. They also emphasize the value of exploring creative passions without the pressure of monetization and the importance of asking meaningful questions about personal growth and learning.Follow Caitlin on SubstackTry the Salty Club 30 Days FreeEditing by Mateus GomesSong 'Green' by Mae Mae

Hello and welcome back to another episode of Skating is for Mothers! We are here today with Heather Jennier, a homeschooling skateboarding mama and founder of maam_collective, which stands for Mothers Are Allowed More, a clothing line rooted in surf and skate culture, empowering mothers to play more, push through fear and reclaim our bodies. Let’s get to it! Try the Salty Club 30 Days FreeEditing by Mateus GomesSong 'Green' by Mae Mae

Hello and welcome to episode 5 of Skating is for Mothers! Today we are here with Lindsey, a 47 year old beginner park skater, she is funny as hell, a real big feminist and looking to connect with other women skaters. On instagram she is @hotmomsofskateboardingLet’s get to it.Try the Salty Club 30 Days FreeEditing by Mateus GomesSong 'Green' by Mae Mae

Hello and welcome to the salty club podcast, I am your host Caitlin Creeper and I am here today with the first episode of a new series, Poems with Mates. Here I will be inviting some talented humans in our community to come up to the stage, share a poem, a song, a piece of writing of theirs and share why it matters to them. First up is the incredibly talented Lily Bui, PhD. She’s a Spanish Speaking Vietnamese American, MIT Alum 2016 and 2020, athlete, academic, artist, poet, singer activist and a first gen surfer, skater and seeker. If there’s anyone who exemplifies the many facets of a woman, it is this woman and I am so excited for you to here the beautiful song she’ll be playing today, and what the song means to her. Let’s go. Stream songFollow LilyTry the Salty Club 30 Days FreeEditing by Mateus GomesSong 'Green' by Mae MaeCover Pic by Pauline Mathiot

“Be daring, be different. In choosing to live a remarkable life, failure is a real possibility, but regrets are completely optional. If one plan doesn’t work out, you can try something else—but if you never try, you’ll go to your grave with your song still in you,In the history of the world, provocative ideas that challenged authority were rarely welcomed by the people who controlled access to power and wealth. Assert integrity against the play-it-safers and slaves of the ordinary."- Henry David ThoreauWelcome to this latest episode of The Salty Club podcast with founders Caitlin Creeper and Erika Drolet. Today's topic is the Art of Non Conformity.They discuss:What is non-conformity? How does one define a non-conformist life?The fact there is no universal 'right' way to live a lifeHow do you build friendships, connections, community on the non-conventional path?How to deal with self doubtWhat are the steps off the beaten path, How do we assess risk, how does one take the leap?Deconditioning of the SHOULDHuman Design and types of decisional authority BOOK RECOMMENDATIONSEducation of Millionaires - Michael EllsbergArt of Non-Conformity - Chris GuillebeauThe Code of the Extraordinary Mind - Vishen LakhianiZero to One - Pether Thiel and Blake MastersThe Big Leap - Gay HendricksListen to Erika's early journey here and hereCover ImageTry the Salty Club 30 Days FreeEditing by Mateus GomesSong 'Green' by Mae Mae

Why do we get so embarrassed when we’re learning a new sport or skill or craft? I call it beginner’s shame. PERSON: “Are these your paintings?”US: “I mean, yes… but like, I’m JUST STARTING and I haven’t had any OFFICIAL TRAINING and this is just a HOBBY, and these paintings here aren’t my BEST ONES, you know, and uh…”I notice it in the surf, girls who are learning, yet sit out on the shoulder and don’t go for waves when they roll in, simply because some old dude is going for it, too.And in the girls’ head she has this running dialogue like “well… they’re probably a better surfer and i’m just going to fall off anyway so, you know, I’ll just wait for another one.” I get it. We don’t really allow much space for people in this world who are just… average at something. In this solocast Caitlin talks about her journey with beginner's shame, how she moved past it and some advice to get going on that thing you've always wanted toTry the Salty Club 30 Days FreeEditing by Mateus GomesSong 'Green' by Mae Mae

Through sound we access a state of meditation where we can reach the clarity needed to dispose of what weights us down, therefore reseting our nervous system and making space for new information.This is part of THE RESET ✧ 14-Day Guided JourneyImage by Pauline Mathiot

My son is the best thing that ever happened to me.AndMaybe I never want to do it again. It's a question I get hit with a lot these days, as my son hits 3.5 years old- usually the time many people are welcoming a second child.When are you having another baby?In this solocast, Caitlin Creeper dives into what's happening in her inner world around that loaded question, and explores her reasons why she may be happy with one kid, and that's ok!Resources mentioned:One and Done and On The Fence Facebook GroupPodcast: Only Children, are They as Bad as Advertised?Try the Salty Club 30 Days FreeEditing by Mateus GomesSong 'Green' by Mae Mae

Hello and welcome to the Salty Club podcast, and episode 4 of this mini series, Skating is for Mothers. Because it is. It was made for us. Today you will be hearing from Amy Molloy, she's an author, editor and holistic writing coach, founder of lightwriter media, and creator of course The Book Writing Remedy

Welcome to episode 3 of Skating is for Mothers - because it is. It was made for us. Throughout this mini-series, myself, Caitlin Creeper, and some of your favourite skater mums on the internet, are going to tell you why. Today you will be hearing from Arlenne who goes by @surfskatemami. She's a married mama of two, on the journey of learning to surfskate.Try the Salty Club 30 Days FreeEditing by Mateus GomesSong 'Green' by Mae Mae

You can run, swim, dive, fly. You are amazing. You have untapped potential in you that would blow your mind.” – Laird HamiltonThis week Caitlin Creeper sits down with Salty Club Co-Founder Erika Drolet to talk about her (relatively) newfound love story with trail running.They talk about:How Erika started a running Club in El Zonte, El Salvador and how she ended up running a 16.6k volcano race with only 3 weeks to trainHow we have untapped potential, and we are so much more capable than what we tend to thinkHow doing hard things makes living easy and gives us a sense of directionHow with dedication, the sense of progress for this kind of sport is so noticeableThe big lie~ why 'I'm too old to start' is actually, scientifically, BS.How to start your own club, the importance of building communityTry the Salty Club 30 Days FreeEditing by Mateus GomesSong 'Green' by Mae Mae

Meet Hana Jung! She is the “Chief Connector” of Re:Boot Experiences on a mission to scale love through deeper connection.She facilitates connection in 3 key areas: to inner power and intuition, to the higher purpose in life, and to a global community of compassionate seekers.But she wasn't always living her true calling, surfing all over the world, and living in complete freedom. Her life was never linear(much to her parent’s disappointment)Her unconventional path led her through multiple iterations…competitive ice skater, award winning painter and artist, web developer, designer, marketing director, freelancer, luxury yacht crew, start-up founder, advisor…all before 33!However, the bulk of her lifetime (10 yrs) was spent climbing the NYC corporate ladder. She was a marketing director at ClassPass, a digital brand strategist for global clients like Clarins, Rolex and Samsung, and a marketing consultant for start-ups.Your know, the typical “good on paper” kind of success…After a serious burnout (which included 2 stress-induced hospitalizations), she quit her corporate life and made the craziest decision of her life.To leave it all and start again. Here your host Caitlin Creeper and Hana talk about:How to get comfortable walking to the unknownWhy we need boredom to tap into our deep creativityHow to stop endlessly striving and instead focus on intentional actionWhy we should all view our lives like a big video game to live each day intentionally... really!Join us 3 Sundays of February to Unlock your Financial Abundance with HanaTry the Salty Club 30 Days Free

Welcome to our second episode of our mini-series Skating is for Mothers, today we are here with Jenn, aka @sk8ter_mom!Drop in with some of your favourite Moms who Skate on the internet to learn a bit about their story, when and why they started and how skating affects and influences how they mother.

It's 2024 and your host Caitlin Creeper is back with the solo episodes, but this year with a bit of a twist. The solo episodes will be more topic focused, and to kick off the year we bring you Skating is for Mothers: a Mini-Series of Skating Moms Around the World.In this episode Caitlin herself talks about what skating means to her, in the hope to encourage other mothers who are on the fence to say 'f* it' and go for it.Let's go!Learn to Skate with The Salty Club

Join this conversation with your host Caitlin Creeper and Athlete, Salty Club trainer, creator of our Strength with Weights series and all-around inspirational human Catherine Medeiros.In this honest interview, Cath talks about:What she learnt during her bobsled career; specifically the Olympic illusion that we all carry in different ways, and how she now defines true success nowReasons behind her recent move from Montreal to MexicoHer journey from anxiety and depression to self loveWhat she learnt from her last breakupHow to set New Year resolutions that actually stickFollow Cath on InstagramFollow Caitlin on InstagramClaim 30 days free with the Salty ClubStrength with Weights Series