Shaped by Trent Cotchin

Cooper Chapman: From Pro Surfer to Saving Lives

May 27, 2026·58 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

[Watch the episode here] Cooper Chapman had his best year ever on the international surf tour at 21. Then his sponsor cut him.In this episode of Shaped, Cooper sits down with Shaped to unpack the journey from chasing trophies and sponsor deals on Sydney's Northern Beaches to building the Good Human Factory, an organisation that has now helped over 50,000 students and thrives on gratitude and positivity. He talks honestly about ego, external validation, identity after sport, and the five values he believes sit at the foundation of genuine mental health. A conversation about purpose, masculinity, mental health, and what it means to be a good human.This episode is powered by Mageze freedom of movement.If this conversation hit different, you'll want to be on our list. Every week, we pull one moment from the episode, what it revealed, and what you can actually do with it. It's called The Debrief. Sign up at https://www.shapedbytrentcotchin.com.au/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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