SURFING EXPERT: Overcoming His Debilitating Injury to Get Back on the Wave
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- Опубліковано 26 тра 2024
- 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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Gabrielle 'Gabby' Reece is an American actress, podcaster, and former model and professional volleyball player best known for hosting a lifestyle, health & fitness podcast titled The Gabby Reece Show. Additionally, she is the co-founder of XPT | Extreme Performance Training and Laird Superfood alongside her husband and big wave surfer Laird Hamilton.
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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!!
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.
Sterling and Ryan's content is life changing. Makes the world a lot better because of them.
Probably an underrated topic that needs to be front and center for people to heal.
Damn came here for Sterling and stayed for Gabby. You’re a fantastic podcaster/interviewer. Subscribed.
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.
YOU KNOW DA RUUUUULEZZZZ
So cool, Gabby, that you invited and interviewed Sterling!
its really awesome that you got the worlds number 1 surfer sterling spencer on your podcast. you know da rulez
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!
You’re both great. First time I’ve ever heard of Sterling. Can’t believe his wisdom. He looks like Jim Morrison reincarnated sober.
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.
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!
I truly enjoyed this pod and to see Sterling so vulnerable on Gabby’s pod has my heart full! Have Dr. Shark on next.
Sterling is the dude! 🏄♂️🏆 Getting me some Brain Rescue 3
"You know the rules"
A pain shared is a pain divided. A joy shared is a joy multiplied
Love Sterling always knows how to make me and my friends laugh
I appreciate your story. Mahalo brah for the candid and honest story of your struggle. 🤙🙏
What a great interview!! ❤ Sterling is the man
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.
Shawn Dollar!! Great guy! “Core lord of brain injury” he’s made an amazing recovery!
I could not have seen this at a better time, thank you Gabby and Sterling!
Well done Gabby!🎉
Love your story, Sterling❤❤
Love that he speaks on the band aid solutions of the pharmaceutical industry. Food is medicine
Appreciate you Sterling - you’re such a pure soul ❤ sending you love and healing
Great interview, learned a ton.I love watching pinch my salt.Gabby first time ever watching,enjoyed it😊
This is so helpful! Thank you for sharing your story! Even though my husband's symptoms were different, your ideas are inspiring!!!
Great questions from Gabby, with valuable answers from Sterlz. Good stuff guys!
Sterlz with the leg day!
Learned about this podcast since sterling came on! Great show
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!!!
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
This was an awesome ride, loving these episodes Gabby!
Thank you for sharing this very personal part of your life. Your candidness will help so many.
this is awesome, big up to both
Great interview Sterling is legit. I'm addicted to Laird's coffee and creamer's 👍🤙
this is so mental thank you gabby and thank you sterling for sharing
Big love to Gabby and Sterling, greatpodcast guys!
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
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.
We love you Sterls x Cheers Gabby for the interview!
Great episode!
❤thank you , that was awesome
Loved it. Great story and interview! Grow the channel....Get Sterling and Laird on at the same time!
This is great.
I just hearing your voice!! You and Ryan bring a smile to my face
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!
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 !!
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🙏🏽
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.
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
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
wow ! that was awesome , thanks for sharing
Absolutely, thanks for listening!
I question how many of us walk the earth with a brain injury and make adjustments to cope
So wonderful. A manifesto❤
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 🤙🤙
Thanks for having Spencer on Gabby! Says so much about the amazing person you must be 😊
what a sweetie, good job sterlz.
Gabby knows da rulez!!!
You know da rules..sterls is a legend
bren al-gaib sent me
It’s Gabby and Lairds God-son!
😂😂😂 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 🤣
You know da rulez! 🤙
Shine On☝️🕊♾✌💝You Know Da Rulez!!!🤗
Hi from Bren
You know de rulez!
Most Excellent ¿
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
Sterling is trippin, his surfing is just as good as his personality!
Would this mentality also apply to migraines? Every doctor just treats it as a headache... should it be handled more seriously?
Never realized until today
Gabby is the girl version of Laird
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Hahaha #1 surfer of all time
I wanna see sterling playing flute in the park
You know da rulez
Dude
#1 at what?
When watching his content you can definitely tell Sterling has had a brain injury.