Blue Prescription with Demaris Morales
From WeSurf BIPOC Surf Talk by SwellSeason Surf Radio Station
May 21, 2026 · 1h 0m · Episode 25
About this episode
This episode explores the intersection of surfing and health with researcher Damaris Morales, discussing surfing as a public health intervention.
Blue Prescribing: When the Ocean Becomes Care aka The Data Behind the Stoke On this episode of the WeSurf Podcast, we sit down with surf health researcher Damaris Morales to explore the growing intersection between surfing, health, and healing. Together, we unpack how surfing can function as more than just a sport or lifestyle—it can serve as a powerful public health intervention with measurable impacts on both mental and physical well-being. From stress reduction and emotional regulation to community connection and trauma recovery, Damaris breaks down the science behind why time in the ocean can profoundly affect the body and mind. The conversation also explores the future of surf therapy, the research helping legitimize it within healthcare spaces, and what it could mean for surfing to one day be recognized as a preventative health practice and therapeutic tool. This episode is a deep dive into the healing potential of the ocean and the growing movement to position surfing as a pathway toward wellness, resilience, and accessible care. Sound bites: "Surfing could be a powerful tool for prevention, healing, and equity." "During a surf session, the energy expenditure is quite…
People in this episode
Guest: Damaris Morales
Topics covered
- trauma recovery
- surf therapy
- public health
- mental well-being
- physical health
- community connection
Keywords
- surfing
- health
- healing
- public health intervention
- mental well-being
- trauma recovery
- surf therapy
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: WeSurf Podcast, SwellSeason Surf Radio Station
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