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EPISODE · Feb 13, 2026 · 1H 24M

#171 | Lisa Davidsson | The Surf Psychologist

from The Freedive Cafe Podcast · host Donny Mac - Freediver

Lisa Davidsson is a psychologist and hypnotherapist from Sweden, now based in Bali. Known as the surf psychologist, Lisa works with clients from all over the world guiding them through their psychological challenges with therapy and mental training, especially in the context of surfing and being in the water.In this episode we discuss:Lisa is from Sweden, she is a psychologist and therapist and is known as The Surf Psychologist.She is now based in Bali.Donny’s surf story with Mickie.Psychological challenges shared between freedivers and surfers.Strategies for the diver suffering from performance anxiety.Lisa strongly recommends hypnotherapy for the deeper work.What is hypnotherapy exactly?How is a hypnotic state induced?How to use hypnotherapy to help heal trauma related to hypoxic episodes and injuries.On using visualisation and how to visualise effectively.On using positive self-talk, mantras, etc.Discussing comparison with others, ego and ego-driven performances.Hemi-sync, Gateway Tapes and binaural beats.Yoga, and yoga meditation.DESERT ISLAND QUESTIONS - PATREON EXCLUSIVE CONTENTWhy does Lisa surf?For all episodes of The Freedive Cafe Podcast, information about freediving courses, coaching, workshops and retreats in Dahab, Egypt, visit www.truedepthfreediving.comTo support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/freedivecafe

Lisa Davidsson is a psychologist and hypnotherapist from Sweden, now based in Bali. Known as the surf psychologist, Lisa works with clients from all over the world guiding them through their psychological challenges with therapy and mental training, especially in the context of surfing and being in the water. In this episode we discuss: Lisa is from Sweden, she is a psychologist and therapist and is known as The Surf Psychologist. She is now based in Bali. Donny’s surf story with Mickie. Psyc...

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