Show Notes
Matt Formston is a world champion surfer, Paralympian, and Guinness World Record-holder, known for surfing 51-foot waves at Nazaré and breaking barriers in not only his sport but his own perceptions of himself. "I’ve worked out it’s because I was fearful of being different... Now, I’m proud of my disability, and it’s part of who I am," Discover his unique approach to surfing, where his "front foot becomes my cane," and hear how his safety team and spotters help him navigate extreme waves with a whistle system. But at what point do these extreme sports become too risky with two kids at home? In this conversation, we explore: ✅ Navigating Identity and Insecurity ✅ Fear and Risk in Extreme Sports ✅ Love Beyond Sight ✅ Breaking Barriers at Bedtime ✅ Macular Degeneration Want to know more about Matt? Check out the links below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattformston/ Website: https://www.mattformston.com/ Watch the Full Episode with Captions Here: https://youtu.be/7BjA-8xPXr8 Grab our first merch release at our website Session in Progress. https://fromyourpocket.com.au/work/listenable/merch Recorded, edited and produced by Angus' Podcast Company: www.sessioninprogress.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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