Sophie Witter - SUP LEJOG, Fundraising World First, Living with Anxiety + Avocado + Coriander Artwork

The Joy of SUP - The Paddleboarding Sunshine Podcast

Sharing the joy of stand up paddleboarding. Join us for inspiring conversations with dream guests talking about all the health, happiness, friendship, adventure and possibility that SUP brings to our lives. From world endurance record holders to SUP Yoga, SUP with a Pup to SUP Surf, we will hear uplifting stories and fantastic information to help you on your paddleboarding journey. SUP has given our host, Jo Moseley, so much joy, confidence, courage and community since her first lesson in the Lake District in 2016 recovering from a knee injury. She became the first woman to paddle coast to coast across northern England, fundraising and picking up litter, has been in magazines, on the tv, radio and a guest on many podcasts. The film about her journey called Brave Enough - A Journey Home to Joy was launched to critical and audience acclaim in 2021. She has made two short award winning films about paddleboarding and written many articles. Having experienced such happiness and wellbeing, her goal in launching the podcast is to shine a light on the brilliant stories of others in the paddleboarding community and to share valuable ideas with her audience. It is both a thank you letter to everyone who has inspired, welcomed and encouraged her and a love letter to the wonderful sport. At the heart of the podcast is the idea 'We rise by lifting others' and that's what she is here to do - to welcome, encourage and celebrate you in the paddleboarding community. Whether you are dipping your paddle in the water for the first time, want to explore new places or disciplines, or have years of paddleboarding memories, you are in the right place and this is the podcast for you. The Joy of SUP - bringing paddleboarding sunshine to your world. Find out more at www.jomoseley.com Email: thejoyofsuppodcast@gmail.com Twitter @healthyhappy50 and #TheJoyofSUP + #TheJoyofSUPPodcast. Instagram @thejoyofsuppodcast_ #TheJoyofSUPPodcast Please do get in touch!We are very grateful to BluefinSUP for sponsoring the current season of the podcast.

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The Joy of SUP - The Paddleboarding Sunshine Podcast

Sophie Witter - SUP LEJOG, Fundraising World First, Living with Anxiety + Avocado + Coriander

March 11, 2022 • Jo Moseley • Season 3 • Episode 8

I am so thrilled to welcome Sophie Witter to The Joy of SUP Podcast.

Sophie is one half of SUP It and Sea UK, the first pair to paddleboard from Land's End to John O'Groats in 2021. Sophie and her partner Dave are now hiking back to Land's End!

Sophie is a Celebrant and Mumma to her Cat + Teddy Bears.

Having spent many years living a life that didn’t feel like hers and struggling with her anxiety and depression, Sophie is on a journey to take on the adventures she has always dreamed of as well as fulfil dreams she never knew she harboured, whilst still learning how to manage her mental health.

Sophie aims to remain open and honest about her mental health especially the challenges they present on expeditions and hopes that by sharing her journey she can encourage, support and inspire others to give their adventure or dream a go.

We all need a reminder including Sophie that you don’t have to be superhuman, a superstar athlete or 100% ready (is there such a thing) to have an adventure or fulfil your dreams.

Donation Link* - https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/supitandsea
Wilderness Foundation - https://wildernessfoundation.org.uk/
RNLI - https://www.frontlinechildren.org/
Frontline Children - https://www.frontlinechildren.org

Equipment

Board - Sic Maui Bullet 14ft by 30in
Paddles - Blackfish Salish and Andaman sourced from Gareth at Get on the Water who helped replace our boards
Steve at Fusion Repairs who fixed our hardboard

SUP community & Support

Thames Challenge with Julia Kala from SUPERA and Mike Smith from SUPPlanetearth
Jordan Wylie Expedition and Community Patron + Alex Alley PM and Navigation Advisor
Dave Brown from WSA helped organise training and introduced us to Sam Starkie. Sam runs Newquay Watersports Centre with his team went above and beyond showing us how to fix our boards and helping with kit
Support Crew - Mandy, Mike, Joe, John, Liz, Kevin and Martin
Paula Reid who although not officially part of our team was a great help giving us the belief to go and do it. https://www.paulareid.com/
Sponsors - SUP Scrub and Fullgreen

Find Sophie:
Website: www.supitandsea.uk
Instagram: @supitandseauk
Instagram: @sophiew1508

Thank you to Bluefin SUP for sponsoring Season 3 of the podcast.

I hope you enjoyed the episode!

Any questions, please email healthyhappyfifty@yahoo.com.
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Please always put safety first + get the right advice for your training + body. Please also be aware of the responsibilities and implications of organising or attending a SUP social.