Welcome to Surfer of Life website. My name is Tomi Räisänen, and my passion is chasing the edge and connecting with people from different areas of extreme human performance – mental and physical.
Surfer of Life Podcast Episodes
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# 73 – Wim Hof – Beyond the Five Senses
Wim Hof – The Iceman He holds 26 official Guinness Word Records most of them thought to be impossible for humans to achieve. Just for some to mention he has climbed Mount Everest wearing nothing but shorts and sandals, been submerged fully in ice for almost two... read more -
# 72 TRAILER – Wim Hof – Beyond the Five Senses
This is a trailer for the episode with Wim Hof – The Iceman. We talk about the new outcomes of the Wim Hof Method and what is beyond the five... read more -
# 71 – Kalle Carranza – Never Stop Learning
Kalle Carranza – Never Stop Learning Kalle Carranza is a surfer who has been on the covers of different surf magazines including Surfer Magazine, Surfer’s Journal and Wave’s Magazine. Kalle quit his career when he didn’t get the satisfaction anymore. This seems... read more -
#70 – TRAILER: Kalle Carranza – Never Stop Learning
TRAILER: Kalle Carranza – Never Stop... read more -
# 69 – More Than Just a Walk – Jesse Volkoff
When something triggers walking you might end up finding new deeper and really valuable aspects of yourself 00:01 Trailer 01:22 Introduction 01:49 What does he like cold weather 03:24 Stressful situations in life and why going out to the nature feels relaxing 04:38... read more -
# 68 – TRAILER: More Than Just a Walk – Jesse Volkoff
TRAILER: More Than Just a Walk – Jesse... read more -
# 67 – UNF#CK Yourself – Bart Scholtissen
Bart Scholtissen is a mindset expert, senior Wim Hof Method instructor, lifestyle hacker, outdoor lover, guide and fascinated by change in people and surroundings. Bart was once trained as a Phd in Neuropsychology and he now finding a good balance between evidence... read more -
# 66 – TRAILER: UNF#CK Yourself – Bart Scholtissen
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# 65 – Kenny Belaey – How To Make The Impossible Possible
Kenny Belaey is a multiple World Champion and a Guinness world record holder in Bike Trials. After almost two centuries Kenny is still one of the top riders in the world. Find out how he has been able to consistently develop his skills during his long career and what... read more -
# 64 – Trailer : Kenny Belaey – Ho To Make Impossible Possible
Multiple World Champion and Wold Cup winner Kenny... read more -
# 63 – Mastering Your Own Life – Tom Brunberg
Mastering Your Own Life – Tom Brunberg Tom Brunberg is a man who was brave enough to start building his life to make it really enjoyable. His story is a good example that we don’t need fancy cars and enormous apartments to be happy. On the contrary many times... read more -
# 62 – TRAILER: Mastering Your Own Life – Tom Brunberg
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# 61 – Josafath Herrera – How To Manage Stress
Josafath Herrera, master of martial and dealing with stressful situations sat down with me to talk about stress management. We all have to cope with stressful situations every day but do we really understand the whole concept of stress? After listening to our... read more -
# 60 – TRAILER: Josafath Herrera – How To Manage Stress
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# 59 – TRAILER: Respect The Fun In Life – Marek Skowron
TRAILER: Respect The Fun In Life – Marek... read more -
# 58 – Respect The Fun In Life – Skydiver Marek Skowron
Respect The Fun In Life – Skydiver Marek Skowron Skydiver Marek Skowron is a member in Finnish national Skydiving team and involved in different parachuting disciplines. He is jumping in different places and doing explorations all over the world. Relax, jump in... read more -
# 56 – Flaviu Cernescu – Fear Is Not Your Enemy
Flaviu Cernescu – Fear Is Not Your Enemy When Flaviu Cernescu sees a chimney he is looking at a great possibility to live in the moment, explore and fully enjoy his life! That’s correct folks! Flaviu has a great passion for high places and chimneys are one... read more -
#57 – TRAILER: Fear Is Not Your Enemy – Flaviu Cernescu
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# 55 – Apocalyptica Paavo Lötjönen – Over 1500 Shows Step By Step
Apocalyptica Paavo Lötjönen – Over 1500 Shows Step By Step Despite the success which includes millions of sold albums and over 1500 shows Paavo Lötjönen has kept his feet on the ground. He is enjoying the ride small steps at a time and believes that this is one... read more -
# 54 – TRAILER: Apocalyptica Paavo Lötjönen – Over 1500 Shows Step By Step
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# 53 – Spirituality In Music – Alex Preda
Spirituality In Music – Alex Preda Alex Preda is a Romanian Dj and a music producer and his music is played all over the world by top DJ:s like Sasha, Carl Cox, John Digweed, Pete Tong, Hot Since 82 etc. He started his music career in Romania and moved to... read more -
# 52 – TRAILER: Spirituality In Music – Alex Preda
Spirituality In Music – Alex Preda Alex Preda is a Romanian Dj and a music producer and his music is played all over the world by top DJ:s like Sasha, Carl Cox, John Digweed, Pete Tong, Hot Since 82 etc. He started his music career in Romania and moved to... read more -
# 51 – How To Deal With TATTOO Pain – Jessika Elo
How To Deal With TATTOO Pain – Jessika Elo While I’m getting a tattoo on my arm I’m interviewing tattoo artist Elo will explain how she has experienced different type of pain with the clients and by herself as well. We also discuss about her colorful... read more -
# 49 – Chris Wyse – The Power of Bass Guitar, Yoga and Being Present
Chris Wyse – The Power of Bass Guitar, Yoga and Being Present Let’s drop some band names: Hollywood Vampires, Ace Frehley, The Cult, Owl The Band http://www.owltheband.net Chris Wysehas been a bass player in all the bands mentioned above and some other... read more -
# 48 – TRAILER: Julie Collas – How a Lawyer Became a Comedian
TRAILER: Julie Collas – How a Lawyer Became a Comedian TRAILER: Julie Collas decided to change her life for good and quit her job as a lawyer and build her own humorous show Oh My God She’s Parisian. The road for success has been rocky but... read more -
# 47 – Julie Collas – How a Lawyer Became a Comedian
Julie Collas – How a Lawyer Became a Comedian The road took me to Paris where I met an ex-lawyer comedian Julie Collas Julie has a crazy humorist one-woman show in Paris which she built from scratch just by herself. Her story is quite amazing to be hones. How an... read more -
# 46 – TRAILER: Have The Courage To Be Yourself – Tuukka Haapaniemi
TRAILER: Have The Courage to Be Yourself – Tuukka Haapaniemi Tuukka Haapaniemi is a founder and a vocalist in Acapella band Club For Five. He’s unique ability to use he’s voice is something he has created by himself but it has demanded hard work.... read more -
# 45 – Have The Courage To Be Yourself – Tuukka Haapaniemi
Have The Courage To Be Yourself – Tuukka Haapaniemi What kind of dedication and how much work it demands to be on his position as an artist. It’s no secret that it demands tons of work. This is how Tuukka puts it in words “It’s 90% of work and... read more -
# 44 – Satu Pihlaja – The Art Of Getting Things Done
Satu Pihlaja – The Art Of Getting Things Done Why do we procrastinate and don’t get the necessary things done? Can we change our mindset to find the lost potential? Satu Pihlaja is a psychologist, psychotherapist, life coach and an author. Satu jumped into... read more -
# 43 TRAILER: Satu Pihlaja – The Art Of Getting Things Done
TRAILER: Satu Pihlaja – The Art Of Getting Things... read more -
# 42 – Rich Lyons – F#CK You Political Correctness
# 42 – Rich Lyons – F#CK You Political Correctness One evening I was watching Stand Up comedy in Apollo night club when it suddenly hit me! Stand up on stage hmm..what if the audience doesn’t get your jokes and people don’t laugh? On the... read more -
# 41 – TRAILER: Rich Lyons – F#CK You Political Correctness
# 41 – TRAILER: Rich Lyons – F#CK You Political... read more -
# 40 Mia Graeffe – Staying Alive in the Death Zone
Mia Graeffe – Staying Alive in the Death Zone Mia Graeffe fell in love with the mountains and this love has taken her to adventures most of us will never experience. Mia has been in various different mountain terrains and climbed three times to over 8000 meters... read more -
# 39 – TRAILER: Mia Graeffe – Staying Alive in the Death Zone
TRAILER: Mia Graeffe – Staying Alive in the Death Zone Mia Graeffe fell in love with the mountains and this love has taken her to adventures most of us will never experience. Mia has been in various different mountain terrains and climbed three times to over... read more -
# 38 – Roland Mastel – How to Live a Meaningful Life
Video: Roland Mastel – How to Live a Meaningful Life Shaolin Master Roland Mastel is able to tame his mind when ever necessary. He is a former Nordic Combined athlete and after he’s sports career he was coaching for example four time Olympic champion Simon... read more -
# 37 – TRAILER: Roland Mastel – How to Live a Meaningful Life
Video: TRAILER: Roland Maste – How to Live a Meaningful Life Shaolin Master Roland Mastel can tame his mind when ever it is necessary ... read more -
# 36 – Matti Suur-Hamari – Pro Snowboarder With a Growth Mindset
Video: # 36 – Matti Suur-Hamari – Pro Snowboarder With a Growth Mindset Paralympic Gold medalist 2018 Suur-Hamari lost his leg 2009 in a motorcycle accident. This crash didn’t turn him down and because he’s growth mindset he become a... read more -
# 35 – Aaro Helander – How to Rise Above Self Image Limitations
Video: Aaro Helander – How to Rise Above Self Image Limitations WHO IS THE REAL ME? Many people in this planet are suffering from low self esteem and yet others might think they have it all figured out they might still be struggling with their own self image.... read more -
# 34 – TRAILER: Aaro Helander – How to Rise Above Self Image Limitations
Video: TRAILER: Aaro Helander – How to Rise Above Self Image... read more -
# 33 – Create Your Own Success – Olli Tuominen
Video: Create Your Own Success – Olli Tuominen Olli Tuominen is a squash professional who has literally created his own success. He has done everything including all the arrengements which are needed to travel the world to participate the professional... read more -
# 32 – TRAILER: Create Your Own Success – Olli Tuominen
Video: TRAILER: Create Your Own Success – Olli... read more -
# 31 – Ski lift interview in Galtur with Adriano and Jojo
Video: Ski lift interview in Galtur Adriano and Jojo took a chance to explore the world by leaving the things back home. Now they are enjoying life up in the mountains and teaching others to get the best out of their experience. The wind was disturbing... read more -
# 30 – Super Focus – Samuel Haanpää
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# 29 – TRAILER: Super Focus – Samuel Haanpää
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# 28 – Vellu Saarela – What is Tricking ?
Video: Vellu Saarela – What is Tricking ? Vellu Saarela is one of the best in the world in Tricking and he is still holding a record jump after many years he pulled it through. Vellu is a passionate tricker and he’s unique sport has been giving him a lot... read more -
# 27 – TRAILER: Vellu Saarela – What is Tricking ?
Video: TRAILER: Vellu Saarela – What is Tricking... read more -
# 26 – My Meditation – Free Skier Paul Siljama
Video: My Meditation – Paul Siljama Paul Siljama is a passionate free skier who’s MEDITATION is skiing down the off piste and riding a surf or skateboard. It seems that free riders have a strong connection to nature and Paul is no exception. Environment is... read more -
# 25 – TRAILER: My Meditation – Paul Siljama
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# 24 – Hanno Möttölä – Deep Inside The Game
Video: Hanno Möttölä – Deep Inside The Game Hanno Möttölä was the first NBA and Euroleague player from Finland and in this conversation Hanno reveals the details and secrets of the sport. Hanno played in the Finnish national team for two decades and has seen the... read more -
# 23 – TRAILER : Hanno Möttölä – Deep Inside The Game
# 23 – TRAILER : Hanno Möttölä – Deep Inside The... read more -
# 22 – Niklas Bäckström
Video : Niklas Bäckström – Hard Work Pays Off Being an ice hockey goalie demands a great amount of concentration and focus. Niklas Bäckströn has played 10 years in the NHL for Minnesota wild and Calgary Flames. He has played in the World Championships and... read more -
# 21 – TRAILER : Nicklas Bäckström – Hard Work Pays Off
TRAILER : Niklas Bäckström – Hard Work Pays Off ... read more -
# 20 – X-Mas Special With Santa Claus
Video : X-Mas Special with Santa Claus The day I met sat down with Santa Claus himself. Santa is revealing some of his secrets. Happy Holidays... read more -
# 19 – Jarkko-Juhani Henttonen
Video : True Aspects Of Freeriding – Jarkko-Juhani Henttonen Free rider and an author of book FREERIDE Jarkko-Juhani Henttonen shares his knowledge of the mountain terrain and free riding. This conversation really reveals the true ideology of FREERIDING!... read more -
# 18 – TRAILER : Jarkko-Juhani Henttonen
Video : True Aspects Of Freeriding – Jarkko-Juhani Henttonen Trailer for True Aspects Of Freeriding with snowboarder and life enthusiast Jarkko Juhani... read more -
# 17 – Kasper Van Der Meulen – MindLifter
Video : Kasper van der Meulen – MindLifter I dare to promise that this interview will give you a push to start developing yourself! Kasper van der Meulen is a perfect example that you can change your way of living to healthier direction if you just decide to.... read more -
# 16 – Asla Jääskeläinen
Video : Asla Jääskeläinen – Body Mind Soul In Harmony Asla Jääskeläinen just recently retired from Finnish National Ballet where he has spent his whole adult life performing and practicing hard. Ballet demands incredible motor skills and strong focus to be able... read more -
# 15 – Back Pain Movement with Surfer Of Life
Audio: Back Pain Movement with Surfer Of Life – Physiotherapist Tomi Räisänen Simon Schmid interviewed me on his Podcast BACK PAIN MOVEMENT. Here in this interview I’m sharing my thoughts of back pain from my physiotherapist point of... read more -
# 14 – Dimitri Kneppers
iTunes audio : Dimitri Kneppers – Pioneer Of House Music Music makes us love and connect! Dimitri Kneppers from Holland is a true pioneer DJ in the House Music scene. He Began his career as a DJ already in 1982 and since then he’s passion to music led his way to... read more -
# 13 – Oula Jääskeläinen
Audio: Oula Jääskeläinen – Lighthearted On Ice Oula Jääskeläinen was led by his passion when he left home and flew across the Atlantic ocean by himself being only 14 years of age. Passion makes people to do brave things and this passion for Oula was figure... read more -
# 12 – Josafath Herrera
Audio : Josafath Herrera – Master Of Martial Arts Josafath Herrera has taught people, groups and battle forces all around the world to act in dangerous situations and to learn how to handle our fears, ego and mind to be able to protect ourselves but mostly to... read more -
# 11 – Aleksi Litovaara : audio
Aleksi Litovaara – How to Create a Winning Mindset Aleksi Litovaara used to hate competitions but turned out to be nro. 1 snowboarder in the world. How is this possible ? Aleksi will reveal his secrets of how he became the best in the world in sport that has... read more -
# 10 – Sami Sillgren
Right Mindset Takes You Where Ever You Want – Sami Sillgren is European Champion, Private Banker And a Clown Diver Sami Sillgren is a Finnish and Swedish National champion and a European Champion in American football. He’s passion is to make people happy... read more -
# 9 – Florian Iberer
Florian Iberer – How To Deal With Adversity Austrian Ice Hockey Professional Florian Iberer played his first professional game when he was only 16 years old. He’s been playing ever since as professional and has among others participated... read more -
# 8 Joona Puhakka
Joona Puhakka – Winning Medals With Unique Mindset Joona Puhakka’s unique story as an Olympic class diver is both interesting and at the same time almost unreal. He’s exceptional way of performing is something that you probably have never heard before.... read more -
# 7 – Martti Kuoppa
MARTTI KUOPPA BMX Flatland Legend and X-Games Winner Martti Kuoppa – Deep Emotional Aspects in BMX True Legend of BMX Flatland Martti kuoppa was a professional rider for over 10 years. During his career he won the the X-Games three times. In this interview... read more -
# 6 – Jukka Erätuli
This is a story of three times World Cup Big Air winner Jukka Erätuli. Jukka is a natural talented athlete who loves to compete. Find out how it feels to hit the jump in front of thousands of spectators and how the life treats you when you are a professional... read more -
# 5 -Bernd Bruckler
This episode concentrates on the life and mindset of professional ice hockey goalie Bern Bruckler. “Brucks” made his own path determinate from Austria to become a top goalie. He was drafted by NHL team Philadelphia Flyers, selected to Austrian national... read more -
# 4 – Aaro Helander
Aaro Helander has a mindset that set’s him free to do whatever he’s passionate about. The unique way of thinking let’s him do things nobody would imagine he’s capable of. Join our amazing conversation to find out how you can build the best... read more -
# 3 – Roope Mahosenaho
Roope Mahosenaho is an all around adventurer and action sports enthusiast. He will share his experience of how to handle fears when you are 4000 metres above the sea level. Jump in and find out what is the next big... read more -
# 2 – Jan-Erik Blomberg
Be ispired an feel the true moments in freestyle skiing competitions and in the backcountry as Jan-Erik “Blumi” Blomberg explains how skiing became his passion and what it takes to have a lifetime dedication for something you truly love. Get focused or you... read more -
# 1 – Jani Nygård
Jump into great moments in early freestyle skiing which was called new school skiing back in the days. The guest Jani “Nyykkari” Nygård is opening up his life as a skier, his professional freestyle career and the moments when you need to be focused.... read more
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About Tomi
Surfer Of Life Host Tomi Räisänen is a former professional ice hockey goalie and since his career as a player has been working in the healthcare department. “I’m a physiotherapist working with all types of musculoskeletal problems but since past years I’ve been also very interested on the mindset and how it is effecting us in sports, performance and everyday life. Surfer Of Life is focused on the focus and mindset that we can all learn from high performers how they focus and build their mindset to be able to perform at the highest level.
Surfer Of Life is bringing you real life stories of important moments in peoples lives. This podcast is digging deeper on the mindset of top performers and experts on the field. We often concentrate on the physical aspect but forget that strong and well built mental focus is the one that truly makes a difference. We will find out how peoples mindset is effecting in different situations and how we can build out mental fitness to a different, better level. To find out what makes the top performers so unique just come along and enjoy this amazing ride. Tomi will be interviewing highly talented performers who use their own words to share their experience and knowledge that has made a difference in their lives. These interviews are genuine and unedited, nothing fake! We can all learn from guests experiences to bring our mindset to the next level and find the talented, focused and happy Surfer Of Life in ourselves!
