Episode 11: The Power of Surf Therapy with Rachael Parker, Founder of Ocean Mind.
If you’ve ever struggled to understand or explain why surfing is so addicting, this is the episode for you (or for you to share). Join me as I sit down with Rachael Parker, the Founder and CEO of Ocean Mind, a therapeutic surfing charity that enriches young people’s mental health, relationships, and potential through surf therapy. We dive deep into a conversation about surfing, surf therapy, mental health, and the importance of community. This episode reminded me that you never know what someone else is going through so to be kind and have some fun!
In this episode, we cover:
Introduction to Rachael: Rachael shares her background and passions.
Discovering Surfing: Learn how Rachael discovered surfing during a dark time in her life and became addicted to it.
Background and Upbringing: Rachael reflects on her upbringing and how it taught her about the unfairness of life from an early age.
Mental Health: We dive into Rachael’s own mental health challenges and the lessons she learned from them.
Vulnerability and Community: Discover how vulnerability can help build community and overcome loneliness.
Healing Through Surfing: Explore how surfing and surf therapy can be therapeutic and what they can teach us.
Starting Ocean Mind: Rachael shares the story of starting a charity, the perseverance needed, and how contributions from the community helped her succeed.
Bravery and Perfectionism: Discussing the importance of bravery and how perfectionism can impact surfing, especially as you progress beyond the beginner stage.
Surfing for Self-Care: The challenges and opportunities for learning that come with using surfing as a form of self-care.
Ocean Mind Program: Learn about Ocean Mind, how the program works, and who it is for.
Giving Back to the Community: Discussing the life cycle of giving back to the community and the importance of community support.
Big Dreams for Ocean Mind: What does the future hold for Ocean Mind?
Self-Care: Discover what is filling up Rachael’s cup at the moment.
Shared Birthday: A fun revelation - we found out we’re born on the same day!
Where to find Rachael:
Website: https://www.oceanmind.org.au/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oceanmindinc/
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