Listening to Your Body and Intuition with Malia Manuel

We are so excited to have Malia Manuel on the podcast today! Malia is a Hawaiian professional surfer from the island of Kauai who in 2008, at the age of 14, became the youngest surfer ever to win the U.S. Open of Surfing. She is an incredible human who truly Embodies the essence of what it means to be a true water woman. Ally and Malia share a passion of being mentors and role models for young girls which is how their paths crossed 6 years ago when Malia attended a Girlvana yoga class.Ally and Malia Manuel dive into Malia's journey as a surfer and her transition away from competing. They discuss the challenges of body image in sports, the importance of listening to your body and intuition, and the role of community in personal growth. Malia shares her passion for mentoring young girls and her work with Girlvana. She also talks about her connection to the land and water, her entrepreneurial ventures, and the joy of finding balance and slowing down in life. They explore how surfing can be a transformational experience, teaching humility, resilience, and the art of letting go. They delve into the topic of ending the war within ourselves and share strategies for cultivating mental health. This conversation is such a powerful one and we hope that it will help you on your own journey of releasing perfectionism and living fully into the present moment and your own unique way of inspiring and connecting with your own community.Episode Resources:Malia Manuel: InstagramThe Sculpt Co: Instagram Ally Maz: Instagram / WebsiteThe Ally Maz Show: Apple / SpotifyMore Good Media: Website  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.