Dear Shredder: An advice podcast exploring mental health issues in the surf and skate communities. The series is hosted by Matt L. Rohrer, a licensed psychotherapist practicing in NYC who just happens to be a skateboarder, surfer, writer & musician. Dear Shredder looks at mental health issues through a shredder’s lens, and shredding issues through a mental health lens. It also aims to reducing stigma around mental illness/mental health care in skate and surf communities.For more information on Matt L Roar's work go to:
In this episode Matt L. Roar speaks with one of his mentors, Atash Yaghmaian, an experienced psychotherapist specializing in childhood trauma. They discuss her journey from escaping an arranged marriage in Iran to becoming a clinical social worker in NYC public schools. Plus, they answer...
Published 03/09/22
On the premiere episode, Matt is joined by Swell Season host Karen Song, and their guest is pioneering surf photographer Sachi Cunningham, an acclaimed documentary filmmaker and Professor of Multimedia Journalism at San Francisco State University. They discuss Cunningham’s career and experiences...
Published 01/22/22