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Told through encounters on his travels, Donald Brink conducts conversations with professional surfers, clients, and strangers about surfboards and the value they add to one’s ocean going experience.

Donald Brink


    • Oct 28, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 28m AVG DURATION
    • 82 EPISODES

    4.7 from 44 ratings Listeners of Swell With My Soul that love the show mention: surf, ideas, great work, new, listen, donald brink.



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    048 – You A Happy Surfer

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2021 12:39


    You a happy surfer. Conceptual marination of stoke. Asking questions, and openhandedness. Follow @DonaldBrink   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Donald Brink (@donaldbrink) CREDITS Host, Producer, Writer: Donald Brink @DonaldBrink The post 048 – You A Happy Surfer appeared first on Surf Splendor.

    048 - You A Happy Surfer

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2021 13:39


    You a happy surfer. Conceptual marination of stoke. Asking questions, and openhandedness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    047 – Reflection, Your Questions

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2021 12:10


    Asking yourself you right questions. Maintaining balance. Pursuing design that brings smiles. Keep the tricks, choose an evaluation of your path. Follow @DonaldBrink and BrinkSurf.com   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Donald Brink (@donaldbrink)   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Donald Brink (@donaldbrink) CREDITS Host, … Continue reading "047 – Reflection, Your Questions" The post 047 – Reflection, Your Questions appeared first on Surf Splendor.

    047 - Reflection, Your Questions

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2021 14:24


    Asking yourself you right questions. Maintaining balance. Pursuing design that brings smiles. Keep the tricks, choose an evaluation of your path Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    046 – Variable Learning

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2021 5:09


    Eliminate variety. Embrace the learnings you cannot predict. Follow @DonaldBrink CREDITS Host, Writer, Producer: Donald Brink @DonaldBrink The post 046 – Variable Learning appeared first on Surf Splendor.

    046 - Variable Learning

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2021 6:09


    Eliminate variety. Embrace the learnings you cannot predict. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    045 – Exercise Variety

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2021 9:29


    Being a student of ones own surfing. Referencing honest bench marks and embracing variety to reveal constants. Follow @DonaldBrink   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Donald Brink (@donaldbrink) CREDITS Host, Producer, Writer: @DonaldBrink The post 045 – Exercise Variety appeared first on Surf Splendor.

    045 - Exercise Variety

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2021 10:29


    Being a student of ones own surfing. Referencing honest bench marks and embracing variety to reveal constants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    044 – Building Things You Know Won't Work

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2021 15:56


    Design paths and honest sensations. Follow @DonaldBrink   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Donald Brink (@donaldbrink) CREDITS Host, Producer, Writer: Donald Brink @DonaldBrink The post 044 – Building Things You Know Won’t Work appeared first on Surf Splendor.

    044 - Building Things You Know Won't Work

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2021 16:55


    Building things you know won't work. Design paths and honest sensations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    043 – Surfing When You’re Sad

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2021 7:14


    Self help at your fingertips, every wave. Follow @DonaldBrink   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Donald Brink (@donaldbrink) CREDITS Host, Writer, Producer: Donald Brink @DonaldBrink The post 043 – Surfing When You’re Sad appeared first on Surf Splendor.

    043 - Surfing When You're Sad

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2021 8:14


    Self help at your fingertips, every wave. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    042 – Simplify It To One Rail

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2021 6:35


    Reset thinking to reset rail. Follow @DonaldBrink   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Donald Brink (@donaldbrink) The post 042 – Simplify It To One Rail appeared first on Surf Splendor.

    042 - Simplify It To One Rail

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2021 7:35


    Reset thinking to reset rail. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    041 – Creative Plans, Just Start

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2021


    Surf racks, creased boards, and momentum in new creative endeavors. Follow @DonaldBrink View this post on Instagram A post shared by Donald Brink (@donaldbrink) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Donald Brink (@donaldbrink) CREDITS Producer, Host, Writer: Donald Brink @DonaldBrink The post 041 – Creative Plans, Just Start appeared first on Surf Splendor.

    041 - Creative Plans, Just Start

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2021 13:03


    Surf racks, creased boards, and momentum in new creative endeavors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    040 – Scared Surfless

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2020


    Tentative imminent sessions after memorable flow days.Your surfing and the radio. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Donald Brink (@donaldbrink) CREDITS Host, Producer, Writer: Donald Brink @DonaldBrink The post 040 – Scared Surfless appeared first on Surf Splendor.

    040 - Scared Surfless

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2020 11:53


    Tentative imminent sessions after memorable flow days. Your surfing and the radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    039 – Narrow Misses and Wide Smiles

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2020


    In this episode we walk through the correspondence of the entire order process for Sean. Design a board to push him and suit his surfing stance. He calls in with honest frustrations, glowing memories from recent rides. Then we curate some homework for him to surf through too. Follow @DonaldBrink CREDITS Host, Producer, Writer: Donald … Continue reading "039 – Narrow Misses and Wide Smiles" The post 039 – Narrow Misses and Wide Smiles appeared first on Surf Splendor.

    039 - Narrow Misses And Wide Smiles

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2020 57:31


    In this episode we walk through the correspondence of the entire order process for Sean. Design a board to push him and suit his surfing stance. He calls in with honest frustrations, glowing memories from recent rides. Then we curate some homework for him to surf through too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    038 – Thirty Six Things Trying To Be Learned

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2020 21:04


    Without giving advice, what would the top concepts be worth proving to yourself and bouncing to another. Cherry picked from a birthday perspective. Age and surfing. A letter to a young man. Follow @DonaldBrink View this post on Instagram Upcycled off cuts from last 10 shapes reworked. Scrap wood fins. Gorilla glue, all american made … Continue reading "038 – Thirty Six Things Trying To Be Learned" The post 038 – Thirty Six Things Trying To Be Learned appeared first on Surf Splendor.

    038 - Thirty Six Things Trying To Be Learned

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2020 22:03


    Without giving advice, what would the top concepts be worth proving to yourself and bouncing to another. Cherry picked from a birthday perspective. Age and surfing. A letter to a young man. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    037 – Right Fix, Wrong Problem

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2020 16:39


    What was making the front foot land off center nine times out of ten. Was chasing the resonance in a board a mute point ? Leaning to relearn as we grow. Follow @DonaldBrink View this post on Instagram Upcycled off cuts from last 10 shapes reworked. Scrap wood fins. Gorilla glue, all american made premium … Continue reading "037 – Right Fix, Wrong Problem" The post 037 – Right Fix, Wrong Problem appeared first on Surf Splendor.

    037 - Right Fix, Wrong Problem

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2020 17:38


    What was making the front foot land off center nine times out of ten. Was chasing the resonance in a board a mute point ? Leaning to relearn as we grow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    036 - Unqualified Coaching

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2020 14:04


    Variety of craft, friends filming, front feet and short sessions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    035 – Pushing Yourself When It Counts

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2020 4:16


    Pushing your self when things are going fast. Creating creative margins. Doing the long yards in the most focused seasons. Follow @DonaldBrink View this post on Instagram Upcycled off cuts from last 10 shapes reworked. Scrap wood fins. Gorilla glue, all american made premium epoxy and s-cloth. Fun project. This is not an entry for … Continue reading "035 – Pushing Yourself When It Counts" The post 035 – Pushing Yourself When It Counts appeared first on Surf Splendor.

    035 - Pushing Yourself When It Counts

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2020 5:15


    Pushing your self when things are going fast. Creating creative margins. Doing the long yards in the most focused seasons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    034 - Pursuing Excellence, Not Perfection

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2020 12:57


    The mystery in craft. Going the extra mile. Process and wonder. Being dedicated when things go wrong. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    033 – The Plural Of Fun In Surfing

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2020 3:42


    Same joys with a more granular appreciation. Follow @DonaldBrink and BrinkSurf.com View this post on Instagram Summer suits Sam says sometimes sharing shapes so sweet so simple. ? Check out @visslasurf summer suits. This is one of a few asym boards we worked on a few months back. Got it all the way up to … Continue reading "033 – The Plural Of Fun In Surfing" The post 033 – The Plural Of Fun In Surfing appeared first on Surf Splendor.

    033 - The Plural Of Fun In Surfing

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2020 4:41


    Same joys with a more granular appreciation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    032 – Learning What You Need To Remember

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2020 5:33


    Observations from afar and a balance of positive tendencies forever. The depth in your surfing. @DonaldBrink View this post on Instagram Discussions of foil and Bernoulli’s principle at the dinner table fell short on the growing mind with only paper planes. “Dad, why do people use aeronautical terminology in discussions of surf equipment? ” – … Continue reading "032 – Learning What You Need To Remember" The post 032 – Learning What You Need To Remember appeared first on Surf Splendor.

    032 - Learning What You Need To Remember

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2020 6:32


    Observations from afar and a balance of positive tendencies forever. The depth in your surfing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    031 – Nathan’s Order For The Islands and More

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2020 57:23


    Round nose pitfalls, resonance and the practicality of width. A phone conversation with Nathan about his custom order. Follow @DonaldBrink and BrinkSurf.com CREDITS Host, Producer: Donald Brink @DonaldBrink Music: Salt and Pepper, Work in Progress The post 031 – Nathan’s Order For The Islands and More appeared first on Surf Splendor.

    031 - Nathan's Phone Order For The Islands And More

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2020 58:22


    Round nose pitfalls, resonance and the practicality of width. A phone conversation with Nathan about his custom order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    030 – Custom Order Phone Call

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2020 46:46


    A look into how JJ went through the order process. From initial inquiry to a phone call and video assessment too. Honest review of his surfing path and real expectations of where he wants to take it. View this post on Instagram Eps, epoxy, base fade, triple tint, cut lap, box dowels, glassed ply fins, … Continue reading "030 – Custom Order Phone Call" The post 030 – Custom Order Phone Call appeared first on Surf Splendor.

    030 - Custom Order Phone Call

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2020 47:46


    A look into how JJ went through the order process. From initial inquiry to a phone call and video assessment too. Honest review of his surfing path and real expectations of where he wants to take it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    029 - It Is What It Is, Or Isn't

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2020 8:28


    Accessing your own challenges and settling at altitudes that make for real memories. It's all up to you. Surfing the constant magnifier. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    028 – Easy Isn’t Always True

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2020 8:25


    Things are designed to work better and promote ease. Experimenting with honest assessments on vintage concepts. Sometimes difficult things show simpler truths. Follow @DonaldBrink View this post on Instagram Truly honored to have @surfersjournal include me in their recent issue. The fascinations that capture one early on in life are assumed to be common to … Continue reading "028 – Easy Isn’t Always True" The post 028 – Easy Isn’t Always True appeared first on Surf Splendor.

    028 - Easy Isn't Always True

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2020 9:25


    Things are designed to work better and promote ease. Experimenting with honest assessments on vintage concepts. Sometimes difficult things show simpler truths. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    027 – Self Correction Through Variety

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2020 6:07


    Switching things up can be refreshing. Paying attention to the initial feedback can magnify the weakest areas in ones approach. Before things get camouflaged, rather than improved. Follow @DonaldBrink CREDITS Host, Producer, Writer: Donald Brink @DonaldBrink The post 027 – Self Correction Through Variety appeared first on Surf Splendor.

    027 - Self Correction Through Variety

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2020 7:07


    Switching things up can be refreshing. Paying attention to the initial feedback can magnify the weakest areas in ones approach. Before things get camouflaged, rather than improved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    026 – Down Rails with a Side of Frustration

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2020


    Eighties down rails and Jame’s first dozen surfs. Thinking about what you’re doing and when to stop thinking and just surf. Follow @DonaldBrink CREDITS Host, Producer, Writer: Donald Brink @DonaldBrink The post 026 – Down Rails with a Side of Frustration appeared first on Surf Splendor.

    026 - Down Rails with a Side of Frustration

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2020 20:48


    Eighties down rails and Jame's first dozen surfs. Thinking about what you're doing and when to stop thinking and just surf. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    025 - Dougal Paterson

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2020 89:38


    African ,wild, crazy, honest and true. Big wave friend and community pillar. Dougal explains how he has come to find the thin spaces in his life. Surfing, photography and intentions. He pursues the highest echelons of them all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    024 – Re-Surface: Targets and Timing

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2020 2:58


    Targets and timing. Re-Surfacing observations. Follow @DonaldBrink View this post on Instagram Earth day, water sled. Made from a broken soft top. 5’9 1/2” x 18 3/4” x 2 1/8” Left-foot-forward. Foam is super light. Fished goal weight is 4.9 lbs at 197 hertz. Fins will be at 8 degrees, reference to twisted concave rocker. … Continue reading "024 – Re-Surface: Targets and Timing" The post 024 – Re-Surface: Targets and Timing appeared first on Surf Splendor.

    024 - Re-Surfacing: Targets and Timing

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2020 3:58


    Targets and timing. Re-Surfacing observations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    023 – Re-Surface: Mario Wehle

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2020 29:30


    A conversation with Mario Wehle in Portugal. He offers insight on how he is managing his team and servicing surfers at this time. Magic Quiver, located in Ericeira, from surf shop, to lodge, breakfast deli, restaurant, oyster bar and more. They know surfers, serve them well and become a family to all who visit. A … Continue reading "023 – Re-Surface: Mario Wehle" The post 023 – Re-Surface: Mario Wehle appeared first on Surf Splendor.

    023 - Re-Surfacing: Mario Wehle

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2020 30:30


    A conversation with Mario Wehle in Portugal. He offers insight on how he is managing his team and servicing surfers at this time. Magic Quiver, located in Ericeira, from surf shop, to lodge, breakfast deli, restaurant, oyster bar and more. They know surfers, serve them well and become a family to all who visit. A go to destination for European surf travelers, and a cross roads for creatives alike. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    022 – Re-Surface: Asher King

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2020 48:43


    Setting realistic expectations for a return to surfing. Asher offers insight that can help us be kind to ourselves and one-another. Whilst acknowledging this severe global crisis; reflecting  on all parts of life and the ties between them. Being removed from surfing and each other. Looking forward to days ahead and examining the depths that … Continue reading "022 – Re-Surface: Asher King" The post 022 – Re-Surface: Asher King appeared first on Surf Splendor.

    022 - Re-Surfacing: Asher King

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2020 49:43


    Setting realistic expectations for a return to surfing. Asher offers insight that can help us be kind to ourselves and one-another. Whilst acknowledging this severe global crisis; reflecting on all parts of life and the ties between them. Being removed from surfing and each other. Looking forward to days ahead and examining the depths that surfing can bring, has brought and the expectations for its role and the eminent return. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    021 – Re-Surface: Dane Gudauskas

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2020 66:50


    Whilst acknowledging this severe global crisis; reflecting  on all parts of life and the ties between them. Being removed from surfing and each other. Looking forward to days ahead and examining the depths that surfing can bring, has brought and the expectations for its role and the eminent return. Follow @DaneDamus and @DonaldBrink View this … Continue reading "021 – Re-Surface: Dane Gudauskas" The post 021 – Re-Surface: Dane Gudauskas appeared first on Surf Splendor.

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