This month on At The Heart of It, hosted by Tiara Bella, we dive into the exhilarating and daunting world of surfing notorious waves with 2024 Tahiti Pro Champion, Vahine Fierro & Big Wave Surfer, Izzi Gomez.
Gain insights into the mental preparation, risk assessment, and strategies employed when riding some of the world's most formidable waves such as Teahupo’o, Pe’ahi (Jaws) & Cortes Bank. This episode is a deep dive into the intersection of fear, passion, and determination in extreme surfing.
Izzi highlights the importance of her mentors & the need for greater support in the women’s Big Wave surfing community. And Vahine discusses how fear can be a powerful tool when approaching the lineup at Teahupo’o.
Listen to the podcast here or watch the episode on YouTube below.