My Happiful SUP Journey - With Journalist Lucy Donoughue

In this week's episode we feature journalist Lucy Donoughue from Happiful Magazine.Lucy wrote a beautiful love letter to SUP in her article Falling Isn't Failing which revealed how SUP has eased some personal challenges including obsessive compulsive disorder, body self image and early menopause.In this episode we freewheel across a number of topics recognisable to anyone who's fallen for the sport whatever your experience level and Lucy explains how as a recent beginner it's about the learning experience, not being afraid to give things a try and to embrace the fact that falling isn't failing.Don't forget to check out Happiful's Podcast, 'I am. I have' hosted by Lucy here: https://anchor.fm/iamihaveLucy has been instructed by Rachel from @SUP4Coach over at https://sup4.co.uk/In the episode we discussed Lizzie Carr and her incredible Plastic Patrol organisation and if you want to have a listen to the episode it's here https://www.supfmpodcast.com/episode/lizzie-carr-adventurer-and-activistHappiful Magazine is a publication devoted to sharing stories about mental health and challenging mental health stigma and has a counselling directory to provide support.Happiful website is here: www.happiful.comConnect with Happiful and Lucy on social media Facebook @happifulhqTwitter @happifulhqLucy is also on Twitter @LucyDonoughueInstagram @happiful_magazineLucy is also on Instagram here: @lucyviewsHappiful is on You tube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdr96fVrN1grd5lAQKjtpSw/featuredThis episode is brought to you in association with Starboard. Starboard has a long history in board design, with Svein Rasmussen entering the windsurfing market with innovative designs back in 1994, building the brand to become market leader within a decade. The brand was quick to recognise the huge potential of stand up paddling and while maintaining careful consideration for their environmental impact, have continuously strived to produce the best boards and paddles for all abilities. Visit Starboard at https://sup.star-board.com/Keep up with SUPfm on Facebook: @SUPfmPodcast Instagram: @supfmpodcast or subscribe to our newsletter (scroll down) https://www.supfmpodcast.com/ and get your free guide to the best apps we recommend, to get your best SUP lifeYou can support us over at https://www.patreon.com/supfmpodcastOur comprehensive online SUP safety course gives you the knowledge you need to keep safe on the water and all for less than the price of an hours on water tuition (£37) It's available here at www.supfm.thinkific.comWe've put together some packs for our new listeners, so if you're a beginner check out this SUP 101 Pack to get you started https://player.captivate.fm/collection/d6b11808-dd40-48d5-b145-75fd4def3f93See you on the water! IrNG48cCqLOpJoUWpSl1

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We talk with guests about fitness, technique and any SUP subject geared to help and inspire across all skill and experience levels and give you what you need to get the most out of your stand-up paddleboard experience. We cover all disciplines from SUP foiling and white-water SUP to down-winding and we discuss issues affecting stand-up paddlers globally. Our mission is to help you get on your board more, move your paddling onto the next level and increase the physical and mental health benefits for everyone who has embraced the sport world-wide. If you have a story to tell, or would like to share your stoke then DM us on Instagram @supfmpodcast