SURFING EXPERT: Overcoming His Debilitating Injury to Get Back on the Wave
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- Опубліковано 10 лют 2025
- In this episode, I dive into a profound conversation with professional surfer Sterling Spencer, who shares his harrowing journey through a severe brain injury, misdiagnosis, and his path to recovery. Sterling opens up about the challenges of being misunderstood, the healing power of the ocean, and how his ordeal has reshaped his outlook on life and health.
Main Sections & Timecodes:
Sterling's Surfing Background and Initial Injury [00:08:12 - 00:10:33]
Sterling recounts his early career in surfing, the circumstances of his injury, and the immediate aftermath.
Diagnosis and Misunderstanding [00:10:34 - 00:15:00]
Details of the struggle to obtain a correct diagnosis and the impact of being labeled incorrectly.
Turning Point in Recovery [00:15:01 - 00:20:00]
How meeting a holistic therapist and a Chinese medicine doctor changed the course of his recovery.
Lifestyle Changes and Holistic Health [00:20:01 - 00:25:00]
Sterling discusses the dietary and lifestyle changes that significantly improved his condition.
Role of Community and Humor in Healing [00:25:01 - 00:30:00]
The importance of community support and humor in his journey toward recovery.
Reflections and Advice [00:30:01 - End]
Sterling reflects on his experiences and offers advice for others dealing with similar challenges.
Do you want to learn more about Sterling Spencer? You can find him on Instagram @sterlingspencer and check out his podcast Pinch My Salt Show wherever you listen to podcasts.
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You know da rulz, Florida is the new Sion 🤙🇨🇷♥️
Yes, comedy is mental gymnastics… I was also a rent and I’ve been deflecting for decades… This is awesome that our girl had you on. Looks like you made the big time ha ha ha I’m laughing in Miami. I met two girls that do an ice hockey podcast it’s very popular… Now I’ve got all my sports covered Dale Junior for racing Sterling for surfing and the double D girls for hockey… Thanks for the entertainment. I’m hoping in my lifetime CT becomes more of a headline topic… I forgot two bags of groceries at Publix yesterday… My Essential tremors are getting worse… When you’re an athlete and you block a lot of things with your head… It’s all adding up unfortunately… Love you like a son I never had. 🎉
Runt not Rent. CTE
Also another thing we have in common… I contacted Gabby about her ortho surgeries and her husband… I actually paid cash and went to their doctor for diagnosis on my left knee in Beverly Hills California… Gabby helped got me an appointment
We love you Sterlz awesome you and Gabby did this!!
Sterling and Ryan's content is life changing. Makes the world a lot better because of them.
We love you sterling - I get chills hearing your story & so happy for you that you're on the mend. You're a gift, helping others & making us laugh.
Yeah!!! Sterling, laughter is good for the soul,I've told my son that being to serious is not to healthy, life's to short. Making people laugh and smile is good for both you and them. To many people out there all pissed off,hostile,have hate in they're heart. Knowing that we as humans are imperfect is key. 🤙.
Probably an underrated topic that needs to be front and center for people to heal.
I have always noticed the emotional intellect Sterling has in his podcast, despite it being so hilarious. It is super cool of Gabby to invite him on to showcase that and to share his story that can help others.
Damn came here for Sterling and stayed for Gabby. You’re a fantastic podcaster/interviewer. Subscribed.
Same
its really awesome that you got the worlds number 1 surfer sterling spencer on your podcast. you know da rulez
Wow. 54 years old. Surfing was my life until about earlier 40s. Never thought the day would come where the Jones to surf when it's good wouldn't literally hurt. Only missed 2 hurricanes since 1984 and the past few years with my job now I haven't been going any. Never in my wildest dreams would I think I'd ever go this long. It's been really bothering me lately. Just found steerings pod and I'm going to get my ass back in the water. Very cool story dude and thanks Gaby for having him tell this way.
So cool, Gabby, that you invited and interviewed Sterling!
So excited when I saw Sterling as your guest! His Kelly slater trolling content is hilarious, but I was surprised and encouraged by the wisdom he shared on this episode. Thank you both!
I admire SS for talking about really complicated and spiritual stuff from his authentic personal experience. He's something special and I wish him every success. Take it from the man.
A pain shared is a pain divided. A joy shared is a joy multiplied
I truly enjoyed this pod and to see Sterling so vulnerable on Gabby’s pod has my heart full! Have Dr. Shark on next.
Love Sterling always knows how to make me and my friends laugh
What a great interview!! ❤ Sterling is the man
YOU KNOW DA RUUUUULEZZZZ
You’re both great. First time I’ve ever heard of Sterling. Can’t believe his wisdom. He looks like Jim Morrison reincarnated sober.
im a big fan if sterling's videos and i love seeing this more serious side of him. thank you gabby for doing this and thank you sterling for opening up.
Thanks for listening. It was a great conversation.
I could not have seen this at a better time, thank you Gabby and Sterling!
I just hearing your voice!! You and Ryan bring a smile to my face
Real Life🎉 - Thank you Sterling & Gabby
Love your story, Sterling❤❤
We love you Sterls x Cheers Gabby for the interview!
Amazing job you guys ❤️✌🏻
In a world of algorithms and false realities, your empathetic and compassionate chat just hits right.
I need this energy more in my life dewdz
How cute was that!! Gabby is awesome Spencer is a brave soul! Love yo you both!
Appreciate you Sterling - you’re such a pure soul ❤ sending you love and healing
Learned about this podcast since sterling came on! Great show
this is so mental thank you gabby and thank you sterling for sharing
Great interview, learned a ton.I love watching pinch my salt.Gabby first time ever watching,enjoyed it😊
Big love to Gabby and Sterling, greatpodcast guys!
Thank you for sharing this very personal part of your life. Your candidness will help so many.
Loved it. Great story and interview! Grow the channel....Get Sterling and Laird on at the same time!
Surfing and football have been really a big part of my life and I appreciate the discussion about safety , brain health, helmets, flotation, etc. keep on talking about it.
both are amazing
gabby you are an amazing host, really good questions and patience and such warm sweet listening ability. Rare to see these days
keep doing it!
wow ! that was awesome , thanks for sharing
Absolutely, thanks for listening!
Thank you sterling!🙏🤝 “it’s a journey, but you can figure it out”..your story over the last couple years has helped me figure out what happened to me and I can’t thank you enough
Wow! Great interview! Gabby did a great job at stirring the conversation to bring out a side of Sterling that we've never seen. Over an hour of heartfelt story telling made it well therapeutic for myself. Mahalo's for sharing!!!
Thank you so much, Gabby and Sterling for this. This is such an amazing story and such an inspiration. I’ve struggled with mental illness since I was 14 years old I’m 38 now and it goes to show with hard work and diligence. Things can become much better overtime God bless you both!
Woah! So so cool to see Sterling on the podcast. One of my favorite surfers of all time. Thanks so much for having him on
I appreciate your story. Mahalo brah for the candid and honest story of your struggle. 🤙🙏
Was cool to see Gabby's Pod Cast she is great..super good with the questions.. Sterling thanks for being real and vulnerable.
Great interview & thanks for sharing! I am a stunt man who has been dealing with a brain injury. Hearing some one talk about their experience gives me hope. Thank you Spencer!
Thanks for having Spencer on Gabby! Says so much about the amazing person you must be 😊
this is awesome, big up to both
This is great.
Great questions from Gabby, with valuable answers from Sterlz. Good stuff guys!
Sterlz with the leg day!
Love that he speaks on the band aid solutions of the pharmaceutical industry. Food is medicine
This is so helpful! Thank you for sharing your story! Even though my husband's symptoms were different, your ideas are inspiring!!!
Great episode Gabby, thank you for helping shine some light on brain injuries. Sterling , thanks for having the courage to come on here and talk about your experience. On a lighter note Sterling you and Ryan a creating some of the funniest content on UA-cam each week. To anyone who has never seen Pinch My Salt it's worth giving it a chance.
❤thank you , that was awesome
This was an amazing podcast. I discovered after a hernia operation that I’ve got two heart issues and ended up having heart surgery after hernia surgery, heart surgery ended up with a collapsed lung and internal bleeding not fun ! … haven’t been able surf for 18 months the longest I’ve been out for 35 years. It’s been a struggle to accept my new life post heart diagnosis and traumatic surgery. But I’m getting better and stronger. Therapy has been important. Great to hear Spencer’s journey always loved him back in the day as a surfer and comedian ! The Jeremy Flores sketch being peak 😂 anyways really appreciated hearing this journey back from hell and I can certainly relate. Ps Also been living pinch my salt🙏🏽
😂😂😂 the first seconds of interaction ….. “ hi, I tease your husband for a living but it’s all cool cause……you know da rules!” 😂😂😂
And Kelly 🤣
This was an awesome ride, loving these episodes Gabby!
Well done Gabby!🎉
As a Floridian that lived on the North Shore for 10 yrs in the 90's, the transition was not difficult "learning" the water in Hawaii. It felt natural, and adapting to the volume of water moving was fun and exciting
Great episode!
Gabby, great call… You helped my Surf brother with the head and you and laird helped me with my Ortho🦵. You should have me on and we could do a podcast about our daughters the same age… I just got to pay for tires and brakes… Love you guys.❤❤❤❤❤❤
Yeah sterling. Big luv braddah 🤙🤙
what a sweetie, good job sterlz.
Great interview !!
Shawn Dollar!! Great guy! “Core lord of brain injury” he’s made an amazing recovery!
So wonderful. A manifesto❤
Sterling is the dude! 🏄♂️🏆 Getting me some Brain Rescue 3
"You know the rules"
WOW! Not even half way through and I'm tripping out. I've had a few concussions and a few recently. I need a neurologist so badly
Great interview Sterling is legit. I'm addicted to Laird's coffee and creamer's 👍🤙
I question how many of us walk the earth with a brain injury and make adjustments to cope
How many homeless people are walking around experiencing this… my Heart is breaking… what do we do to Fix this ?!! I Llllove Sterling and his cousin Ryan, Love their podcast ❤️
You know da rules..sterls is a legend
Can you give your top 5 supplements you take? I had a surf head injury but got very lucky. I would like to see if I can benefit from some.
I believe he said brain rescue 3
Nice sterling I’ve got one myself
You know da rulez! 🤙
Shine On☝️🕊♾✌💝You Know Da Rulez!!!🤗
Gabby knows da rulez!!!
It’s Gabby and Lairds God-son!
You know de rulez!
Hi from Bren
Most Excellent ¿
bren al-gaib sent me
Sterling is trippin, his surfing is just as good as his personality!
Never realized until today
Gabby is the girl version of Laird
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Would this mentality also apply to migraines? Every doctor just treats it as a headache... should it be handled more seriously?
Hahaha #1 surfer of all time
Love ya ss
Had a similar life threatening thing
Did you also check your hormones? Fix my problem but not killed my testosterone once I got on that I’m 90%
DA RULEEZZZ
I wanna see sterling playing flute in the park
You know da rulez
Sterlings comedy is more alligned with the skate world, surfings always been a bit too serious
#1 at what?
Dude
When watching his content you can definitely tell Sterling has had a brain injury.
Yeah his humorizing slayed it. He knows da rulez.