Rad Season Action Sports Podcast
Rad Season Action Sports Podcast
Oli Russell-Cowan
Alex Sasha Unwin — Founder of Moana Surf School on Surfing, Adventure and Ocean Therapy
40 minutes Posted Jul 16, 2025 at 1:00 pm.
Introduction and Ocean Therapy
Growing Up in Papua New Guinea
Surfing Journey Begins
Big Wave Surfing at Nazaré
Establishing a Surf School in Portugal
The Thrill of Surfing Alone
Overcoming Fear in Big Wave Surfing
Facing Fears: The Podcast Debut
Adventures in Snowboarding: A Journey to Kyrgyzstan
The Thrill of the Descent: Snowboarding Mount Karakolski
Chasing Adrenaline: The Connection to Surfing
The Highs and Lows of Extreme Sports
Finding Balance: Family, Happiness, and Simplicity
Teaching Surfing: Connecting with Nature
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Alex Sasha Unwin is the Founder of Moana Surf School in Cascais, Portugal. Alex shares his unique journey from growing up in Papua New Guinea to becoming a passionate surfer and owner of Moana Surf School in Portugal. He discusses his early experiences with the ocean, the thrill of big wave surfing and the importance of balancing family life with his love for adventure. Alex reflects on the adrenaline rush associated with action sports and how it connects to overcoming fear. He al...