Good Humans with Cooper Chapman

This week I sat down with Valentino Guseli. He is 20 years old and already one of the greatest snowboarders on the planet. We spent two days together before the mics even came out — surfing, snowboarding and making music on the NSW south coast. The conversation that followed was one of my favourites. Val grew up in Dalmeny, a tiny town on the south coast, and has gone on to compete at two Winter Olympics, set the world record for the highest halfpipe air, win two Overall Park and Pipe Crystal Globes and become the first snowboarder in history to podium in all three park and pipe disciplines in a single season. We talk about his upbringing, what it takes to reach the top of a sport before you turn 20, bouncing back from a torn ACL and what is driving him as he chases even bigger goals. Val is creative, grounded and genuinely one of the most exciting young athletes in the world right now. This one will fire you up. In this episode we cover: Growing up in Dalmeny on the NSW south coast Two Winter Olympics — Beijing 2022 and Milano Cortina 2026 World record for the highest halfpipe air Two Overall Park and Pipe Crystal Globes and the Big Air Crystal Globe First snowboarder to podium in all three park and pipe disciplines in one season Coming back from a torn ACL Surfing, music and life away from the snow What is driving him as he chases even bigger goals Follow Valentino Instagram https://www.instagram.com/valentino.guseli/ Connect with Cooper Workshop and Speaking Enquiries https://form.typeform.com/to/DSPSnvEH 1% Good Club Book https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/e1xrkr https://amzn.to/46ve1i2 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cooperchapman/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@cooperchapman _ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/cooper-chapman-08a278151/ The Good Human Factory Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thegoodhumanfactory/ The Good Human Factory https://www.thegoodhumanfactory.com THE GOOD HUMAN FACTORY™️ 2020 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I sat down with Ryan Bautista, and this one is for anyone who has ever wondered what it looks like to build a career by following what you love. Ryan has spent the last two decades at the intersection of surf, sport and business. He was part of the hyper growth of Rusty in Australia through the 2000s, one of the most exciting periods in Australian surf culture, before moving into athlete management with Red Bull where he worked alongside some of the biggest names in action sports. From there he moved into the WSL, helping shape the business of professional surfing, before taking his commercial skills into the craft beer world with Balter and other leading beer brands. Now Ryan has made his most personal move yet — founding Good Street, a super greens brand built on the belief that feeling good should be simple, accessible and something you actually want to do every day. This is a brilliant conversation about building a career in industries you love, knowing when to make the leap, and what it really takes to go from employee to founder. Ryan is switched on, generous and genuinely one of the good ones. In this episode we cover: Being part of the hyper growth of Rusty in Australia in the 2000s The surf industry boom and what that era taught him about business Athlete management at Red Bull and working with elite action sports talent His time at the WSL and the business of professional surfing Working with Balter and other leading beer brands Making the leap from employee to founder Building Good Street and why he started a super greens brand What it takes to launch a product brand from scratch The intersection of health, wellness and surf culture Good Street Super Greens - CODE - COOP25 - for 25% OFF https://goodstreet.com.au/ Follow Good Street Instagram https://www.instagram.com/_good_street/ Connect with Cooper Workshop and Speaking Enquiries https://form.typeform.com/to/DSPSnvEH 1% Good Club Book https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/e1xrkr https://amzn.to/46ve1i2 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cooperchapman/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@cooperchapman _ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/cooper-chapman-08a278151/ The Good Human Factory Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thegoodhumanfactory/ The Good Human Factory https://www.thegoodhumanfactory.com THE GOOD HUMAN FACTORY™️ 2020 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

⚠️ Content Warning This episode contains open discussion about the loss of a child and grief. Please take care of yourself first. If you're not in the right headspace, come back to this one when you're ready. If you need support, call Lifeline on 13 11 14 (available 24/7) or visit lifeline.org.au This week I sat down with Shaun Tomson , and this one genuinely stopped me in my tracks. Shaun grew up in Durban, South Africa, in a family deeply connected to the ocean. From a young age he was one of the most exciting surfers in the world, and in 1977 he became the IPS World Surfing Champion — one of the most celebrated titles in the history of the sport. He competed on the professional tour for 16 years, winning 19 major pro events, and was named one of the ten greatest surfers of the century by Surfer Magazine. He also revolutionised surfboard design and tube riding, leaving a mark on the sport that is still felt today. But Shaun's story doesn't stop at world titles. After retiring from competition he built successful surf apparel brands, became a passionate environmental advocate through his work with the Surfrider Foundation, and produced the award-winning documentary Bustin' Down the Door — the story of how his generation put professional surfing on the map. And then, in 2006, his teenage son Mathew died during a schoolboy prank gone wrong. By his own words, Shaun was totally lost in grief. What followed was one of the most remarkable acts of transformation I have ever heard — channelling unimaginable loss into a powerful message about resilience, purpose and living with intention. His books, including the bestselling Surfer's Code and The Code, and his keynote speaking work have since inspired everyone from Fortune 500 executives to students across the world. This conversation covers all of it. Shaun is warm, deeply human and one of the most inspiring people I have ever spoken to. This one will stay with you. In this episode we cover: Growing up in Durban, South Africa and falling in love with the ocean His surfing career and winning the 1977 IPS World Surfing Championship 16 years on tour, 19 major pro events and redefining tube riding Revolutionising surfboard design and his impact on the sport Building iconic surf apparel brands Instinct and Solitude His environmental advocacy and work with the Surfrider Foundation Producing the award-winning documentary Bustin' Down the Door The death of his son Mathew and navigating unimaginable grief How loss became the catalyst for his greatest purpose His bestselling books Surfer's Code and The Code His keynote speaking and the Code Leadership Method What he wants people to take from his story If this episode brought something up for you help is always there: 📞 Lifeline 13 11 14 | lifeline.org.au Follow Shaun Website https://shauntomson.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shauntomson/?hl=en Connect with Cooper Workshop and Speaking Enquiries https://form.typeform.com/to/DSPSnvEH 1% Good Club Book https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/e1xrkr https://amzn.to/46ve1i2 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cooperchapman/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@cooperchapman _ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/cooper-chapman-08a278151/ The Good Human Factory Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thegoodhumanfactory/ The Good Human Factory https://www.thegoodhumanfactory.com THE GOOD HUMAN FACTORY™️ 2020 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I sat down with Dr Jemma King, and this one is going to change the way you think about sleep forever. Jemma is a behavioural scientist and sleep researcher with a PhD in Human Behaviour, a Research Fellow at The University of Queensland School of Psychology and a specialist external advisor to McKinsey & Company. Her brand new book Sleep First is out now through Wiley. 65% of Australians report that poor quality sleep is affecting their focus and wellbeing. Yet despite endless wellness advice, most of us still don't understand what is actually happening in our brains and bodies when we sleep. Irregular sleepers carry roughly a 50% higher all-cause mortality risk than consistent sleepers — not people sleeping less, but people sleeping at different times. There is even a name for the weekly version of this: social jet lag. Jemma is sharp, practical and genuinely one of the best communicators I have spoken to on this show. This one will stick with you. In this episode we cover: Jemma's journey into sleep science and human behaviour Why 65% of Australians are struggling with poor quality sleep Why your brain needs to clean itself every night Why waking at 3am happens and what your body is trying to tell you How caffeine, alcohol, screens and late meals disrupt sleep quality Building a personalised sleep formula for energy, focus and recovery Her new book Sleep First and what's inside it Jemma's Book — Sleep First Jemma's Website https://www.jemmakingbio-pa.com.au/ Follow Jemma Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dr.jemma.king/ Connect with Cooper Workshop and Speaking Enquiries https://form.typeform.com/to/DSPSnvEH 1% Good Club Book https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/e1xrkr https://amzn.to/46ve1i2 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cooperchapman/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@cooperchapman _ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/cooper-chapman-08a278151/ The Good Human Factory Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thegoodhumanfactory/ The Good Human Factory https://www.thegoodhumanfactory.com THE GOOD HUMAN FACTORY™️ 2020 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I sat down with Nathan Moss, known as Uncle Nathan, and this one is going to hit close to home for a lot of people in their 20s. Nathan spent a good chunk of his twenties doing what a lot of us do — feeling a bit lost, a bit unfulfilled, and not really sure why. So he did what made sense. He packed up, moved to Bali and set out to build the dream life. And from the outside it looked great. But on the inside, something still wasn't right. So he came home. And then he did something about it — he wrote a book. Sort of OK, Sort of Not is Nathan's self-published debut, and it is exactly the kind of honest, unpretentious conversation about life in your twenties that most people are desperate for but rarely find. It's a book for people who are figuring it out and tired of pretending they already have. We talk about what it really felt like to chase a dream life and feel nothing, what moving back to Australia taught him, why he decided to write and self-publish rather than wait for permission, and what he hopes people take from the book. Nathan is warm, self-aware and refreshingly honest. This one is for anyone who has ever felt sort of ok, and sort of not. In this episode we cover: Struggling and feeling lost in his early twenties Moving to Bali to build the dream life and feeling unfulfilled Coming back to Australia and what that decision taught him Writing and self-publishing Sort of OK, Not OK Honest conversations about the reality of life in your twenties Why so many people are figuring it out and pretending they aren't What he hopes people take from the book Nathan's Book — Sort of OK, Not OK https://www.amazon.com.au/Sort-Okay-Not-twenties-yourself/dp/1764607414 Follow Nathan Website https://unclenathan.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/unclenathanco/ Connect with Cooper Workshop and Speaking Enquiries https://form.typeform.com/to/DSPSnvEH 1% Good Club Book https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/e1xrkr https://amzn.to/46ve1i2 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cooperchapman/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@cooperchapman _ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/cooper-chapman-08a278151/ The Good Human Factory Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thegoodhumanfactory/ The Good Human Factory https://www.thegoodhumanfactory.com THE GOOD HUMAN FACTORY™️ 2020 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I sat down with Matt Formston AM, and I genuinely don't know where to start with this one. At five years old, Matt was told he would go blind and never hold down a job or play sport. The doctors were half right. Matt did go blind. But everything else they said? He has spent his entire life proving wrong. Matt is a four-time Adaptive Surfing World Champion, a World Champion cyclist, an Australian Paralympian, and holds the Guinness World Record for the largest wave ever surfed by any para-athlete in history. He has had an award-winning Netflix documentary made about him — The Blind Sea — and has just released his debut book Why Not? through Wiley, out now. We talk about what it actually takes to trust someone with your life on the biggest waves in the world, the mental health challenges that don't always make the highlight reel, what resilience really looks like when the odds are stacked against you from the age of five, and why the word "can't" has never really stuck with Matt. We also get into his next chapter — Matt has become a world class free diver and is heading to Tonga in August to freedive with humpback whales. Because of course he is. This is one of the most extraordinary human beings I have ever had the privilege of sitting down with. This one will change the way you think about limits. In this episode we cover: Being told at five he would go blind and never work or play sport Four-time Adaptive Surfing World Champion and Guinness World Record holder at Nazaré World Champion cyclist and Australian Paralympian The Netflix documentary The Blind Sea The role of trust on the biggest waves in the world Mental health, resilience and life at the edge His new book Why Not? and the message behind it Freediving shipwrecks and swimming with humpback whales in Tonga Matt's Book — Why Not? https://www.amazon.com.au/Why-Not-Breaking-Limits-Business/dp/1394434626 Matt's Website https://www.mattformston.com/ Follow Matt Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mattformston/?hl=en Connect with Cooper Workshop and Speaking Enquiries https://form.typeform.com/to/DSPSnvEH 1% Good Club Book https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/e1xrkr https://amzn.to/46ve1i2 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cooperchapman/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@cooperchapman _ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/cooper-chapman-08a278151/ The Good Human Factory Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thegoodhumanfactory/ The Good Human Factory https://www.thegoodhumanfactory.com THE GOOD HUMAN FACTORY™️ 2020 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I sat down with Declan Edwards, known as That Happiness Guy, and this one is going to make you rethink everything you thought you knew about happiness. Declan is a happiness researcher, founder of BU Happiness College, holds a Masters in Applied Positive Psychology, and has shared his work everywhere from TEDx stages to the United Nations. His brand new book How To Be Happy is out now through Wiley, and it challenges a really powerful assumption — that happiness is something you find, achieve or stumble into if the circumstances are right.It isn't. Happiness is a skillset. And most of us were simply never taught how. We get into why Australians are pouring billions into the self-help industry yet becoming less happy, not more. We talk about the real predictor of happiness — and spoiler, it isn't success or money. We dig into why small daily actions matter far more than big life milestones, and Declan walks us through the five practical, science-backed skills that actually move the needle. This is one of those conversations that is equal parts challenging and practical. Declan is warm, sharp and genuinely walks the talk. I think you are going to love this one. In this episode we cover: Why we have been sold the wrong idea of happiness Why global happiness levels are dropping despite record self-help spending The real predictor of happiness — and it's not success Why chasing happiness is actually working against you The five skills to create happiness in everyday life Working with your emotions instead of fighting them How to train your brain to notice the good without ignoring the hard stuff Getting clear on your values and building a life with direction and purpose Why small daily actions matter more than big life milestones How To Be Happy — Declan's new book and what's inside it Declan's Book — How To Be Happy https://www.amazon.com.au/How-Be-Happy-Chasing-Happiness Follow Declan Website https://declanedwards.com.au/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/declanedwards_bu/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/declan-edwards-bu-happiness-college/ Connect with Cooper Workshop and Speaking Enquiries https://form.typeform.com/to/DSPSnvEH 1% Good Club Book https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/e1xrkr https://amzn.to/46ve1i2 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cooperchapman/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@cooperchapman _ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/cooper-chapman-08a278151/ The Good Human Factory Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thegoodhumanfactory/ The Good Human Factory https://www.thegoodhumanfactory.com THE GOOD HUMAN FACTORY™️ 2020 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I sat down with Simmo Braun, and this one is a little different — and I love it. Simmo is a father of three, a committed blood donor, wellness advocate, workshop facilitator and the man behind The Bloody Good Tour — an adventure around Australia on a mission to save 100,000 lives through blood donation.' This conversation really got me. We talk about the power of contribution as one of the most underrated pillars of wellbeing, and how something as simple as giving blood — which takes less than an hour — saves three lives every single time. Three lives. From one donation. I also share something I didn't realise until speaking with Simmo — I always assumed my tattoos meant I couldn't donate blood, and it turns out that hasn't been the case for years. If you've been sitting on the same assumption, this episode is for you. There are thousands of Australians in exactly the same boat, and this conversation will change that. We are also doing something really special off the back of this chat. I have signed up to give my very first blood donation on July 31st — Bloody Good Human Day — and I want you to come with me. We have set up a team called the Bloody Good Humans Factory and I want our community to be part of something that could genuinely save hundreds of lives together. Doing good feels good. Let's go. In this episode we cover: Simmo's journey and the mission behind The Bloody Good Tour Why every blood donation saves three lives The importance of contribution as a pillar of wellbeing Why so many Australians wrongly think they can't donate Tattoos, hereditary traits and other myths around blood donation Cooper's first ever blood donation on July 31st How the Good Human Factory community can get involved together Why Bloody Good Human Day on July 31st matters The power of small acts creating massive collective impact Join the Bloody Good Humans Factory Team & Donate https://my.donateblood.com.au/app/myteams_home?org=Bloody%20Good%20Humans%20Factory&orgId=209416&search=factory The Bloody Good Tour https://thebloodygoodtour.com.au Follow Simmo Instagram https://www.instagram.com/simmobraun/ Follow Cooper and TGHF 1% Good Club Book (use code PODCAST for 25% off) https://www.thegoodhumanfactory.com/products/1-good-club-book Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cooperchapman/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@cooperchapman _ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/cooper-chapman-08a278151/ Workshop and Speaking Enquiries https://form.typeform.com/to/DSPSnvEH The Good Human Factory Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thegoodhumanfactory/ The Good Human Factory https://www.thegoodhumanfactory.com THE GOOD HUMAN FACTORY™️ 2020 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

⚠️ Content Warning This episode contains discussions about a near-fatal accident, traumatic brain injury and the challenges of recovery. Please take care of yourself first. If you're not in the right headspace, come back to this one when you're ready. If you need support, call Lifeline on 13 11 14 (available 24/7) or visit lifeline.org.au This week I sat down with Alexa Leary, and honestly this one gave me chills. At 19 years old, Alexa was a champion triathlete heading downhill at 70km an hour when she clipped the wheel in front of her. She says she died that day. She wasn't expected to survive. She spent 111 days in hospital learning to walk and talk again, living with the impacts of a severe traumatic brain injury that changed the course of her life forever. What followed is one of the most extraordinary second acts in Australian sporting history. After re-learning to walk and talk, Alexa jumped back in the pool and found a new purpose — and within two years was representing Australia at the World Para Swimming Championships. At the 2024 Paris Paralympics she won two gold medals and a silver, breaking the world record in the 100m freestyle. She then went on to repeat that same medal tally at the 2025 World Para Swimming Championships in Singapore. She has since been awarded an OAM for her extraordinary achievements in sport. We also get into the sides of Alexa that don't always make the headlines — her deep love for house music and Fisher, her journey into DJing and music, and what swimming really means to her beyond the medals. And we talk about her brand new memoir Sink or Swim, where she tells the full truth of her two lives for the very first time. This is a conversation about resilience, identity and what it really means to rebuild yourself from zero. Alexa is joyful, honest and completely magnetic. This one will leave you fired up. In this episode we cover: The bike crash that should have killed her and how she survived 111 days in hospital learning to walk and talk again Living with a traumatic brain injury and what that looks like every day Finding swimming and making the Australian Paralympic team Two gold medals and a silver at the 2024 Paris Paralympics Breaking the world record in the 100m freestyle Repeating the medal tally at the 2025 World Para Swimming Championships in Singapore Her love for house music and Fisher and her journey into DJing What swimming means to her beyond sport Her new memoir Sink or Swim and why she wanted to tell her full story Alexa's Book - Sink or Swim https://www.penguin.com.au/books/sink-or-swim-9781761354601 Follow Alexa Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alexa_leary/?hl=en Follow Cooper and TGHF 1% Good Club Book https://www.amazon.com.au/1-Good-Club-Transform-Minutes/dp/1394332823 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cooperchapman/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@cooperchapman _ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/cooper-chapman-08a278151/ Workshop and Speaking Enquiries https://form.typeform.com/to/DSPSnvEH The Good Human Factory Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thegoodhumanfactory/ The Good Human Factory https://www.thegoodhumanfactory.com THE GOOD HUMAN FACTORY™️ 2020 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

⚠️ Content Warning This episode contains open discussions about sexual assault, trauma, and the legal system's treatment of victim-survivors. Please take care of yourself first. If you're not in the right headspace, come back to this one when you're ready. There is no rush. If you need support, call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 (available 24/7) or visit 1800respect.org.au - This week I sat down with Sarah Rosenberg, and this conversation genuinely stopped me in my tracks. Sarah is a victim-survivor advocate and Executive Director of With You We Can, and her work sits at the intersection of lived experience and real legal and policy change. But before any of that, there is her story. At 23, Sarah reported a violent assault by someone she had been dating. What followed wasn't just a legal process — it was a complete loss of control over her own story. Without her knowledge or consent, the defence accessed thousands of pages of her private medical and counselling records, including deeply personal notes from when she was a teenager. Doctors she hadn't seen in years were contacted. Sensitive details about her health and her life were read aloud in court. She describes it as a total free-for-all. What is striking, and not widely understood, is that at no point was she automatically given a lawyer to represent her own interests throughout that process. For a long time, Sarah thought this was just her experience. It wasn't. Now her work is dedicated to making sure others understand their rights, and pushing for the systemic protections that should have been there from the start. She speaks about all of it without polish — thoughtfully, honestly, and grounded in what it actually feels like to go through something like this. This is a conversation about trust, agency, and what happens when the systems we assume will protect us simply don't. It is one of the most important episodes I have released, and I think it will stay with you. In this episode we cover: Sarah's experience reporting a violent assault at 23 The defence accessing thousands of pages of her private medical and counselling records without her consent What it felt like to have her most personal history read aloud in court Why victim-survivors are not automatically provided legal representation How she came to realise her experience was far from unique Her work as Executive Director of With You We Can The legal and policy changes she is fighting for What real agency and justice should look like for victim-survivors What she wants people to know about their rights If this episode brought something up for you: 📞 1800RESPECT (sexual assault and family violence counselling) 1800 737 732 | 1800respect.org.au 📞 Lifeline 13 11 14 | lifeline.org.au Learn more about the justice system, and support Sarah’s advocacy at www.withyouwecan.org Follow With You We Can on IG @withyouwecan_ to better support someone who might need it 1% Good Club Book (use code PODCAST for 25% off) https://www.thegoodhumanfactory.com/products/1-good-club-book Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cooperchapman/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@cooperchapman _ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/cooper-chapman-08a278151/ Workshop and Speaking Enquiries https://form.typeform.com/to/DSPSnvEH The Good Human Factory Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thegoodhumanfactory/ The Good Human Factory https://www.thegoodhumanfactory.com THE GOOD HUMAN FACTORY™️ 2020 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

⚠️ Content Warning This episode contains open discussions about mental health and a suicide attempt. Please take care of yourself first. If you're not in the right headspace, come back to this one when you're ready. There is no rush. If you need support, call Lifeline on 13 11 14 (available 24/7) or visit lifeline.org.au This week I sat down with Blake Bourne , and I am still wrapping my head around what this guy is capable of. Blake just ran 1,200km solo and completely unassisted from Geelong to Sydney. No support crew, no team behind him, just his own two feet, his own mind, and whatever the road threw at him. He slept on park benches, pushed through rain for half the journey, and did it all to raise money for mental health charity Speak and Share. This comes off the back of last year's effort, where Blake became the youngest person ever to run across the Simpson Desert. But the why behind all of this is the most important part of this conversation. Blake opens up about his own mental health struggles, including a suicide attempt, and how that experience shaped his mission to get people talking and taking action on their own mental health. This is a heavy episode, but it is also one of the most inspiring conversations I have had on the show. In 2023, Blake started The Uncomfortable Challenge with one goal — to create real change in mental health. Since then the movement has raised over $60,000 for mental health initiatives across Australia, and it's running again all of July. Everyday people take on their own personal challenge to step outside their comfort zone, all in the name of mental health and raising funds for Speak and Share. He was recognised for this work as Citizen of the Year. This one is raw, honest and will leave you wanting to go and do something uncomfortable yourself. In this episode we cover: Running 1,200km solo and unassisted from Geelong to Sydney Sleeping on park benches and running through the rain Becoming the youngest person to run across the Simpson Desert Blake's own mental health struggles and his suicide attempt What recovery and purpose have looked like for him since Founding The Uncomfortable Challenge in 2023 and raising over $60,000 for mental health How people can get involved in The Uncomfortable Challenge this July What embracing discomfort has taught him about growth Get Involved The Uncomfortable Challenge (running all of July) https://www.uncomfortablechallenge.com/ If this episode brought something up for you: 📞 Lifeline 13 11 14 | lifeline.org.au 💻 Beyond Blue beyondblue.org.au 💻 headspace headspace.org.au Follow Blake Instagram https://www.instagram.com/blakexbourne/?hl=en Follow Cooper and TGHF 1% Good Club Book (use code PODCAST for 25% off) https://www.thegoodhumanfactory.com/products/1-good-club-book Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cooperchapman/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@cooperchapman _ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/cooper-chapman-08a278151/ Workshop and Speaking Enquiries https://form.typeform.com/to/DSPSnvEH The Good Human Factory Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thegoodhumanfactory/ The Good Human Factory https://www.thegoodhumanfactory.com THE GOOD HUMAN FACTORY™️ 2020 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

⚠️ Content Warning This episode contains open discussions about gambling addiction, alcohol and drug use, domestic violence and suicide. Please take care of yourself first. If you're not in the right headspace, come back to this one when you're ready. There is no rush. If you need support, call Lifeline on 13 11 14 (available 24/7) or visit lifeline.org.au This week I sat down with Luke Bateman , and this was one of those chats that covered so much ground I genuinely didn't want it to end. Luke played 71 NRL games for the Canberra Raiders before injury and his own mental health forced him to step away from the game. What most people don't know is that behind the footy career, Luke was fighting a serious gambling addiction that ended up costing him around $500,000 over four years, alongside struggles with alcohol and drugs. He's been incredibly open about how that addiction took hold, what it cost him, and what it actually took to get out the other side. We also got into something Luke is really passionate about right now. Ahead of State of Origin Games 2 and 3, Luke is using his platform to call out the link between alcohol, masculinity and violence, with research showing a 40% rise in domestic violence incidents on State of Origin nights. We talk about why he believes alcohol and gambling advertising in sport needs the same scrutiny we've seen applied to tobacco, and why this conversation matters so much to him. And then there's the part of Luke's story that surprised everyone. From hiding fantasy novels in the toilet as a tough country kid playing first grade footy, to becoming one of the biggest names on BookTok and signing a two-book fantasy series deal with Atria Books. It's a brilliant reminder that it's never too late to embrace who you really are. This one covers addiction, advocacy, masculinity and reinvention. Luke is honest, switched on, and using his voice for something that really matters. In this episode we cover: Luke's journey through the NRL with the Canberra Raiders The gambling addiction that cost him around $500,000 over four years His struggles with alcohol and drug use during his playing career What recovery actually looked like for him The culture in elite sport around gambling and drinking The link between alcohol, masculinity and domestic violence The 40% rise in family violence incidents during State of Origin Calls to tighten alcohol advertising regulation, similar to gambling and tobacco Hiding his love of fantasy novels as a kid on a cattle property Becoming a BookTok sensation and signing his Atria Books deal Why storytelling and reading matter for boys and men The numbers behind this conversation: Alcohol is involved in up to 47% of all police-reported family violence incidents 47% of women sexually assaulted by a man in the past decade said alcohol or another substance contributed to the most recent incident Research shows a 40% increase in violence towards women and children in NSW on State of Origin game nights State of Origin Game 3 — Wed 8th July If this episode brought something up for you: 📞 Lifeline 13 11 14 | lifeline.org.au 📞 National Gambling Helpline 1800 858 858 💻 1800RESPECT (domestic, family and sexual violence counselling) 1800 737 732 💻 Beyond Blue beyondblue.org.au Follow Luke Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lukebateman_/?hl=en TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@lukesreads?lang=en Follow Cooper 1% Good Club Book (use code PODCAST for 25% off) https://www.thegoodhumanfactory.com/products/1-good-club-book Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cooperchapman/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@cooperchapman _ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/cooper-chapman-08a278151/ Workshop and Speaking Enquiries https://form.typeform.com/to/DSPSnvEH The Good Human Factory Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thegoodhumanfactory/ The Good Human Factory https://www.thegoodhumanfactory.com THE GOOD HUMAN FACTORY™️ 2020 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Big news this episode — the 1% Pod is moving from weekly to monthly! Each episode going forward will be a themed special, giving us more room to go deep. Don't worry though — gratitudes, giveaways, and guest recaps are all sticking around. In this episode: the announcement, this month's gratitudes + giveaway winners, an update from life on the road with THGF Workshops, and a recap of this weeks guest. Thanks for riding with us through the weekly run — here's to the next chapter. Send @thegoodhumanfactory a DM on Instagram saying "I wanna join the club" to join our FREE mindfulness and gratitude accountability community :) Enjoyed this episode? Screenshot and share it to your stories and tag me so I can see it. These conversations only reach more people when you help spread them. Connect with Cooper and TGHF: 1% Good Club Book (use code PODCAST for 25% off) https://www.thegoodhumanfactory.com/products/1-good-club-book Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cooperchapman/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@cooperchapman _ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/cooper-chapman-08a278151/ Workshop and Speaking Enquiries https://form.typeform.com/to/DSPSnvEH The Good Human Factory Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thegoodhumanfactory/ The Good Human Factory https://www.thegoodhumanfactory.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

⚠️ Content Warning This episode contains open discussions about suicide, mental health and loss. Please take care of yourself first. If you're not in the right headspace, come back to this one when you're ready. There is no rush. If you need support, call Lifeline on 13 11 14 (available 24/7) or visit lifeline.org.au — This week I sat down with Macario De Souza, known to most as Kid Mac, and this one really got me. Macario grew up in Maroubra, one of Australia's most iconic and tight-knit surf communities, and from a young age he was finding his way through a world that wasn't always easy. He opens up about the challenges he faced towards the end of his school life and how surfing and storytelling became his way through. Most people know Macario from Bra Boys, the landmark Australian surf documentary that put Maroubra on the map and introduced him to working alongside Russell Crowe. That film changed the trajectory of his life and sparked a career built on telling stories that matter. We also get into Fighting Fear, his deeply personal documentary that saw him confront his own mental health challenges head on. It's a film that took real courage to make, and Macario speaks about that journey with total honesty. But the heart of this conversation is his new film, In Pieces Together. The film tells the story of Blake Johnston's world record surf — and the story running alongside it about Blake's dad, his battle with mental health, and his death by suicide. It is one of the most important surf films ever made, and talking with Macario about why he felt compelled to tell this story was something I won't forget in a hurry. This one is for anyone who has ever lost someone, loved someone who is struggling, or believes that storytelling has the power to change lives. In this episode we cover: Growing up in Maroubra and the Bra Boys culture The challenges he faced at the end of his school life Making Bra Boys and working with Russell Crowe How filmmaking became his path forward Fighting Fear and his own mental health journey In Pieces Together — Blake Johnston's world record surf Blake's dad, his mental health battle and his death by suicide Why this film matters and the lives it could change If this episode brought something up for you: 📞 Lifeline 13 11 14 | lifeline.org.au 📞 Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467 💻 Beyond Blue beyondblue.org.au 💻 headspace headspace.org.au Follow Macario Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kid_mac/ In Pieces Together https://inpiecestogetherfilm.com/ Follow Cooper + TGHF 1% Good Club Book (use code PODCAST for 25% off) https://www.thegoodhumanfactory.com/products/1-good-club-book Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cooperchapman/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@cooperchapman _ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/cooper-chapman-08a278151/ Workshop and Speaking Enquiries https://form.typeform.com/to/DSPSnvEH The Good Human Factory Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thegoodhumanfactory/ The Good Human Factory https://www.thegoodhumanfactory.com THE GOOD HUMAN FACTORY™️ 2020 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I sat down with Dane Henry, and honestly this one had me fired up from the start. Dane is 19 years old and has already done something that only Tom Curren, Gabriel Medina, and Jordy Smith have ever done before him — win both the ISA Open World title and the ISA Under-18 World Junior title. He then went on to claim the WSL World Junior Championship in the Philippines in January, cementing himself as one of the most exciting surfers on the planet right now. We also got to talk about his wildcard appearance at Bells Beach this year, where he went toe-to-toe with world number two Griffin Colapinto and came within a whisker of pulling off one of the all-time upsets in a heat that had everyone talking. This conversation covers all of it — where the journey started, what it actually takes to win at the highest level, the mindset behind three world titles in under two years, and what is driving him as he sets his sights on the Championship Tour. Dane is humble, grounded, and absolutely locked in. This one is for anyone who loves surfing, or who wants to understand what it looks like when a young person goes all in on their dream. In this episode we cover: How Dane got into surfing and where it all began Winning the ISA Under-18 World Junior title Claiming the ISA Open World Surfing Games gold medal Becoming WSL World Junior Champion in the Philippines Joining Tom Curren, Gabriel Medina and Jordy Smith in the history books His wildcard at Bells Beach and that heat against Griffin Colapinto The mindset and preparation behind three world titles in under two years What is next and his goals on the Challenger Series and beyond Follow Dane Instagram https://www.instagram.com/danehenry_/ Follow Cooper and TGHF 1% Good Club Book (use code PODCAST for 25% off) https://www.thegoodhumanfactory.com/products/1-good-club-book Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cooperchapman/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@cooperchapman _ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/cooper-chapman-08a278151/ Workshop and Speaking Enquiries https://form.typeform.com/to/DSPSnvEH The Good Human Factory Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thegoodhumanfactory/ The Good Human Factory https://www.thegoodhumanfactory.com THE GOOD HUMAN FACTORY™️ 2020 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

⚠️ Content Warning This episode contains open discussions about mental health, self harm, suicide attempts, and other heavy topics. Please take care of yourself first. If you're not in the right headspace, come back to this one when you're ready. There is no rush. If you need support, call Lifeline on 13 11 14 (available 24/7) or visit lifeline.org.au — She's been riding waves professionally for two decades, shaping young minds in the classroom, and somehow making it all look effortless. But in this episode, my sister Sophia Chapman pulls back the curtain on the reality behind that life. Sophia has been sponsored by Roxy for 20 years, one of the most enduring partnerships in Australian women's surfing, and she's built a second life as a primary school teacher pouring into the next generation every single day. But this conversation goes somewhere different. We go deep, and I mean really deep, on Sophia's mental health journey, the battles she's fought privately, and the experiences she's never spoken about publicly before. This is a raw, honest, and at times heavy conversation between two siblings who love each other and wanted to finally tell the truth. In This Episode We Cover Sophia's 20-year journey with Roxy and what that sponsorship has really meant Balancing a pro surf career with a full-time teaching career The mental health struggles Sophia has faced behind the scenes Her personal experiences with crisis and recovery What has helped, what hasn't, and where she's at today The pressure of appearing fine when you're not What she wants other people going through hard times to know A Note From Us We mention throughout this episode that if the topics feel too heavy, please pause and come back when you're ready. We also reference Lifeline (13 11 14) during the episode itself. Please save that number. You never know when you or someone you love might need it. Resources 📞 Lifeline — 13 11 14 | lifeline.org.au 📞 Suicide Call Back Service — 1300 659 467 💻 Beyond Blue — beyondblue.org.au 💻 headspace — headspace.org.au Follow Sophia Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sophiaa.chapman/ Connect with Cooper + TGHF 1% Good Club Book (use code PODCAST for 25% off) https://www.thegoodhumanfactory.com/products/1-good-club-book Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cooperchapman/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@cooperchapman _ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/cooper-chapman-08a278151/ Workshop and Speaking Enquiries https://form.typeform.com/to/DSPSnvEH The Good Human Factory Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thegoodhumanfactory/ The Good Human Factory https://www.thegoodhumanfactory.com If you loved this episode, please share it with someone who needs to hear it. Share it gently, and always check in on the people you love. THE GOOD HUMAN FACTORY™️ 2020 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s 1% Pod, we share when the last time we released our inner child. Send @thegoodhumanfactory a DM on Instagram saying "I wanna join the club" to join our FREE mindfulness and gratitude accountability community :) Enjoyed this episode? Screenshot and share it to your stories and tag me so I can see it. These conversations only reach more people when you help spread them. Connect with Cooper and TGHF: 1% Good Club Book (use code PODCAST for 25% off) https://www.thegoodhumanfactory.com/products/1-good-club-book Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cooperchapman/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@cooperchapman _ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/cooper-chapman-08a278151/ Workshop and Speaking Enquiries https://form.typeform.com/to/DSPSnvEH The Good Human Factory Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thegoodhumanfactory/ The Good Human Factory https://www.thegoodhumanfactory.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I sat down with George Burgess, a rugby league legend who won an NRL Premiership with the South Sydney Rabbitohs and represented England on the international stage. George is a good mate who I just kept running into everywhere, so we finally sat down for a proper chat, and I'm so glad we did. This one goes well beyond the footy. George opens up about losing his dad to Motor Neurone Disease at fifteen, and how that shaped the path that followed. It was Russell Crowe, part-owner of the Rabbitohs, who brought the Burgess family out to play for Souths, and George shares what that opportunity meant for him and his brothers, Sam, Tom and Luke, who he went on to play alongside in the NRL. We also get into a side of George a lot of people don't know. He has always loved acting, and since hanging up the boots he has carved out a serious career on screen, with roles in Land of Bad, Spartacus: House of Ashur, and the upcoming Lionsgate feature Beast in Me. This is a chat about grief, reinvention, brotherhood and backing yourself to start again. George is the real deal and I loved this one. In this episode we cover: Winning an NRL Premiership with the South Sydney Rabbitohs Losing his dad to Motor Neurone Disease at fifteen and how it shaped him How Russell Crowe brought the family to Souths Playing alongside his brothers Sam, Tom and Luke in the NRL His lifelong love of acting Landing roles in Land of Bad, Spartacus: House of Ashur and Beast in Me What it takes to reinvent yourself after sport Grief, brotherhood and starting a new chapter Follow George Instagram https://www.instagram.com/george.burgess2.0/?hl=en Connect with Cooper and TGHF 1% Good Club Book (use code PODCAST for 25% off) https://www.thegoodhumanfactory.com/products/1-good-club-book Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cooperchapman/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@cooperchapman _ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/cooper-chapman-08a278151/ Workshop and Speaking Enquiries https://form.typeform.com/to/DSPSnvEH The Good Human Factory Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thegoodhumanfactory/ The Good Human Factory https://www.thegoodhumanfactory.com THE GOOD HUMAN FACTORY™️ 2020 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I sat down with Blair Rubock, a really special human who has built something incredible with his Instagram page @ThroughStrangersEyes. By sitting down with strangers and having honest conversations about their struggles, Blair has reached millions of people and reminded all of us that everyone is carrying something. We got into all of it. How Through Strangers' Eyes started, what those conversations have taught him, and why he had to stop his national tour to look after his own mental health. Blair also opens up about his fear of dying, and what it has been like watching his dad struggle with dementia right after he retired. It's a heavy chapter, but Blair speaks about it with so much love and honesty. We also chat about his newest project, Through My Eyes, where he travelled to a remote village in the Mentawai Islands to live with the tribesmen and learn about their way of life. The documentary drops on May 31st and it sounds incredible. This is one of those conversations that will sit with you for a while. In this episode we cover: How Through Strangers' Eyes started and the impact it has had What he has learned from sitting down with strangers about their struggles Stopping the national tour to protect his own mental health His own fear of dying Watching his dad struggle with dementia after retirement His new documentary Through My Eyes Living with tribesmen in the Mentawai Islands What the experience taught him about life, culture and connection Through My Eyes documentary Premiere May 31st - https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/through-my-eyes-ep-1-living-with-the-mentawai-documentary-tickets-1987718564735?aff=oddtdtcreator Follow Blair Instagram https://www.instagram.com/blairubock/ Through Strangers' Eyes https://www.instagram.com/throughstrangerseyes/ Connect with Cooper and TGHF 1% Good Club Book (use code PODCAST for 25% off) https://www.thegoodhumanfactory.com/products/1-good-club-book Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cooperchapman/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@cooperchapman _ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/cooper-chapman-08a278151/ Workshop and Speaking Enquiries https://form.typeform.com/to/DSPSnvEH The Good Human Factory Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thegoodhumanfactory/ The Good Human Factory https://www.thegoodhumanfactory.com THE GOOD HUMAN FACTORY™️ 2020 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s 1% Pod, we share what love means to us. Send @thegoodhumanfactory a DM on Instagram saying "I wanna join the club" to join our FREE mindfulness and gratitude accountability community :) Enjoyed this episode? Screenshot and share it to your stories and tag me so I can see it. These conversations only reach more people when you help spread them. Connect with Cooper and TGHF: 1% Good Club Book (use code PODCAST for 25% off) https://www.thegoodhumanfactory.com/products/1-good-club-book Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cooperchapman/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@cooperchapman _ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/cooper-chapman-08a278151/ Workshop and Speaking Enquiries https://form.typeform.com/to/DSPSnvEH The Good Human Factory Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thegoodhumanfactory/ The Good Human Factory https://www.thegoodhumanfactory.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.