Where Science Meets Self-Care
Ride Life’s Waves with Strength and Resilience
Master the biology of stress, sharpen your coping skills, and create your personalized toolkit to navigate stress with science-backed tools and techniques.
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FREE GUIDE: Resilience is built, not born. Start protecting your mind and body today!
"Surfing Stress — How to Reduce the Long-Term Impact of Stress on Your Health"
Download our free introductory guide that introduces 10 essential areas that influence how stress affects your body and mind.
By focusing on these factors, you can shift from simply enduring stress to actively “surfing” it — in a way that protects your health and helps you thrive.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by life’s demands, stuck in cycles of stress, or noticing that stress is taking a toll on your body, mind, or relationships...
Then this course gives you the science-backed tools you need to understand your stress, manage it effectively, and build lasting resilience.
You'll learn how to shift from surviving to confidently surfing life’s waves —
with greater calm, clarity, and control.
But first, let’s talk about what stress might be doing beneath the surface.
You’re running on empty.
Your days are packed, your mind never stops, and stress is starting to wear on your body. You know this pace isn’t sustainable, but you’re not sure how to break the cycle.
You feel the effects of stress creeping in.
Poor sleep, racing thoughts, low energy, more frequent illness, irritability — it’s all adding up. You want to feel stronger and more in control, but stress seems to have the upper hand.
You want more than survival — you want resilience.
You’re tired of feeling stuck in survival mode. You want to learn how to ride life’s waves with more calm, clarity, and confidence —
not get knocked over by them.
If that sounds like you, here’s what you’re really looking for
You want to feel calmer and more in control.
You want to understand what’s happening in your body and mind when stress hits — and know exactly how to respond. You’re ready for practical tools that help you stay grounded, even when life gets challenging.
You want to build resilience — and ride life’s waves with confidence.
Instead of feeling trapped in survival mode, you want to “surf” stress — staying balanced, adaptable, and emotionally steady. You want to handle life’s ups and downs with greater ease and confidence.
You want sustainable, science-backed solutions.
You’re done with quick fixes and bandaid solutions. You want a proven, research-based approach to managing stress — something that works for your real life, long-term.
You want your health to thrive, not just survive.
You’re looking for ways to protect your long-term physical and mental health. You want to reduce the wear and tear of chronic stress, so you can feel stronger, more energetic, and more resilient.
Know MoreThis course gives you the tools to understand stress — and take control of it.
You’ll learn how stress really works in your body and mind, grounded in science. When you understand your own stress patterns, you can respond more effectively — instead of feeling hijacked by stress.
You’ll learn how to monitor and regulate your stress state.
With tools like Heart Rate Variability (HRV) awareness and the “Stress Surfing Flags” system, you’ll be able to track and adjust your stress responses in real time. This means fewer stress-driven health problems and more steady energy.
You’ll stop feeling like you’re just reacting to life — and start surfing life’s waves.
With a clear understanding of the 10 key factors that influence stress, you’ll shift from feeling stuck or overwhelmed to feeling equipped and confident. You’ll know how to handle challenges — and recover faster when stress hits.
You’ll protect your long-term health and well-being.
By addressing the biological, behavioral, and emotional layers of stress, this course helps reduce the harmful effects of chronic stress on your immune system, brain, and body. You’ll feel healthier and more empowered.
You’ll build a personalized toolkit for stress resilience.
Through proven strategies — from exercise and nutrition to sleep, emotional intelligence, and relaxation techniques — you’ll discover what works best for you. You won’t just manage stress; you’ll actively build resilience.
HEY FRIEND,
Hi, I’m Dr. Estibalitz Laresgoiti
Physician (MD), PhD in Health Psychology, with Master’s degrees in Immunology and Neurosciences.
I’ve spent over 20 years teaching and researching, and I specialize in the neuroendocrine-immune pathways of stress. I’m also a certified stress management instructor.
I’ve helped many patients and professionals build resilience, restore balance, and "surf" life’s inevitable waves with practical, evidence-based guidance. Let’s surf stress, together!
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Interested in Finding Out How We Can Work Together?
No matter where you are on your stress management journey, there’s a way for us to work together that fits your life:
Self-Paced Online Course
If you love to learn at your own rhythm, the Surfing Stress self-paced online course is for you.
You’ll get instant access to all the lessons, videos, and tools — and you can move through the content on your schedule, anytime, anywhere.
Guided Group Online Course
Prefer a more interactive experience? Join the guided group version of Surfing Stress!
You’ll move through the course with a small group, guided by me (Dr. Estibalitz), with live Q&A sessions, community support, and accountability — so you can stay on track and learn together.
Surfing Stress Podcast
Looking for bite-sized insights and ongoing inspiration? Tune in to the Surfing Stress podcast!
You’ll get regular episodes packed with science-backed tips, stories, and practical tools to help you ride life’s waves and build resilience — perfect for your commute, walks, or coffee breaks.
Word on The Street
Estibalitz is truly someone who has the means to help others, highly knowledgeable in her field, and an excellent physician.
A great person and friend. Highly recommended — she truly helps you change your life!
Patient
Estibalitz is a well-rounded professional — dedicated, with a kind and pleasant manner, and extensive knowledge in her field.
She is always at the forefront, continually seeking and researching better options for her patients.
Patient
Dr. Estibalitz is always dedicated to her work, particularly in teaching and research.
She was definitely one of the most important pillars in my professional training — not only for her academic excellence but also for the human warmth she consistently showed toward her students.
Former Immunology Student
Ready to Start Surfing Stress — Not Just Surviving It?
Whether you want to dive into the full self-paced course, join a guided group for extra support, or start exploring through the podcast — you’re in the right place.
The most important step is to get started today — because the sooner you begin, the sooner you’ll feel stronger, calmer, and more in control.
Choose your path and start building your resilience now:
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