Your Dream Life with Kristina Karlsson #390 - SIMPLE WAYS TO TRANSFORM YOUR MENTAL HEALTH IN JUST 14 MINUTES A DAY with Cooper Chapman
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Sep 4, 2025 
Cooper Chapman, a former professional surfer and founder of The Good Human Factory, discusses his journey from waves to mental health advocacy. He shares how dedicating just 14 minutes a day to practices like meditation and gratitude can transform mental well-being. The importance of incremental changes is a central theme, highlighting how small daily habits can lead to significant improvements. Cooper also emphasizes embracing imperfection and the role of community in supporting personal growth and mental health.
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Family Loss Shaped His Mission
- Cooper lost an uncle to suicide and watched his dad struggle with depression and alcohol.
- Those family experiences pushed him to proactively learn tools to protect his own mental health.
Identity Beyond Achievements
- Basing self-worth on achievements creates volatility in identity and wellbeing.
- Cooper learned to anchor identity in personal values instead of external validation.
Turning Point On A South African Beach
- After being dropped by a sponsor, Cooper hit a toxic victim mindset and unhealthy behaviours.
- A moment in South Africa and his dad's mantra shifted him toward gratitude and five core values.
