Good Humans with Cooper Chapman

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Good Humans is a podcast hosted by professional surfer Cooper Chapman and produced by The Good Human Factory. Each Friday episode features a different guest, who shares their unique perspective on life and offers insight into what makes them a good human. From athletes and artists to activists and entrepreneurs, the guests on Good Humans come from all walks of life, but they all have one thing in common: a passion for making the world a better place. Every Wednesday on the 1% Podcast Cooper shares insights around gratitude and mindfulness in celebration of the 1% Good Club Instagram accountability groups dedicating 1% of their day to their mental health. Each we we champion multiple good humans of the week and also discuss a thought-provoking question. Join Cooper on a journey of discovery, as he sits down with some of the most interesting and thought-provoking people around, and learns from their wisdom and experiences. The Good Human Factory is a business that seeks to celebrate and uplift individuals who are making a positive impact in the world. Through the Good Humans podcast and other projects, The Good Human Factory aims to inspire and connect people who share a passion for making the world a better place. The Good Human Factory 2020 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. #257 Sarah Rosenberg — What Nobody Tells You About Reporting Sexual Assault in Australia

    2 days ago

    #257 Sarah Rosenberg — What Nobody Tells You About Reporting Sexual Assault in Australia

    ⚠️ 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 23The defence accessing thousands of pages of her private medical and counselling records without her consentWhat it felt like to have her most personal history read aloud in courtWhy victim-survivors are not automatically provided legal representationHow she came to realise her experience was far from uniqueHer work as Executive Director of With You We CanThe legal and policy changes she is fighting forWhat real agency and justice should look like for victim-survivorsWhat 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.orgFollow 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.

    1hr 33min
  2. #256 Blake Bourne — Running 1,200km Solo, Unassisted From Geelong to Sydney for Mental Health

    30 Jun

    #256 Blake Bourne — Running 1,200km Solo, Unassisted From Geelong to Sydney for Mental Health

    ⚠️ 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 SydneySleeping on park benches and running through the rainBecoming the youngest person to run across the Simpson DesertBlake's own mental health struggles and his suicide attemptWhat recovery and purpose have looked like for him sinceFounding The Uncomfortable Challenge in 2023 and raising over $60,000 for mental healthHow people can get involved in The Uncomfortable Challenge this JulyWhat 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.

    55 min
  3. #255 Luke Bateman — NRL, A $500K Gambling Addiction, BookTok Fame & the Hard Truths About Domestic Violence

    25 Jun

    #255 Luke Bateman — NRL, A $500K Gambling Addiction, BookTok Fame & the Hard Truths About Domestic Violence

    ⚠️ 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 RaidersThe gambling addiction that cost him around $500,000 over four yearsHis struggles with alcohol and drug use during his playing careerWhat recovery actually looked like for himThe culture in elite sport around gambling and drinkingThe link between alcohol, masculinity and domestic violenceThe 40% rise in family violence incidents during State of OriginCalls to tighten alcohol advertising regulation, similar to gambling and tobaccoHiding his love of fantasy novels as a kid on a cattle propertyBecoming a BookTok sensation and signing his Atria Books dealWhy 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 incidents47% of women sexually assaulted by a man in the past decade said alcohol or another substance contributed to the most recent incidentResearch shows a 40% increase in violence towards women and children in NSW on State of Origin game nightsState 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.

    1hr 15min
  4. 1% Pod — The last weekly 1% Pod episode :(

    24 Jun

    1% Pod — The last weekly 1% Pod episode :(

    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.

    12 min
  5. #254 Macario “KID MAC” de Souza — Bra Boys, Mental Health & the Story Behind In Pieces Together

    18 Jun

    #254 Macario “KID MAC” de Souza — Bra Boys, Mental Health & the Story Behind In Pieces Together

    ⚠️ 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 cultureThe challenges he faced at the end of his school lifeMaking Bra Boys and working with Russell CroweHow filmmaking became his path forwardFighting Fear and his own mental health journeyIn Pieces Together — Blake Johnston's world record surfBlake's dad, his mental health battle and his death by suicideWhy 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.

    57 min
  6. #253 Dane Henry — 3 World Titles, Bells Beach & The Making of Australia's Next Surfing Superstar

    11 Jun

    #253 Dane Henry — 3 World Titles, Bells Beach & The Making of Australia's Next Surfing Superstar

    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 beganWinning the ISA Under-18 World Junior titleClaiming the ISA Open World Surfing Games gold medalBecoming WSL World Junior Champion in the PhilippinesJoining Tom Curren, Gabriel Medina and Jordy Smith in the history booksHis wildcard at Bells Beach and that heat against Griffin ColapintoThe mindset and preparation behind three world titles in under two yearsWhat 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.

    1hr 4min
  7. #252 Sophia Chapman — Pro Surfer, Teacher & The Real Story Behind the Smile...

    4 Jun

    #252 Sophia Chapman — Pro Surfer, Teacher & The Real Story Behind the Smile...

    ⚠️ 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 meantBalancing a pro surf career with a full-time teaching careerThe mental health struggles Sophia has faced behind the scenesHer personal experiences with crisis and recoveryWhat has helped, what hasn't, and where she's at todayThe pressure of appearing fine when you're notWhat 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.

    1hr 35min
  8. 1% Pod — Release Your Inner Child

    3 Jun

    1% Pod — Release Your Inner Child

    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.

    11 min
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Good Humans is a podcast hosted by professional surfer Cooper Chapman and produced by The Good Human Factory. Each Friday episode features a different guest, who shares their unique perspective on life and offers insight into what makes them a good human. From athletes and artists to activists and entrepreneurs, the guests on Good Humans come from all walks of life, but they all have one thing in common: a passion for making the world a better place. Every Wednesday on the 1% Podcast Cooper shares insights around gratitude and mindfulness in celebration of the 1% Good Club Instagram accountability groups dedicating 1% of their day to their mental health. Each we we champion multiple good humans of the week and also discuss a thought-provoking question. Join Cooper on a journey of discovery, as he sits down with some of the most interesting and thought-provoking people around, and learns from their wisdom and experiences. The Good Human Factory is a business that seeks to celebrate and uplift individuals who are making a positive impact in the world. Through the Good Humans podcast and other projects, The Good Human Factory aims to inspire and connect people who share a passion for making the world a better place. The Good Human Factory 2020 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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