The Power of Saltwater Therapy, Community, and a Ridiculously Good Time with Grant Trebilco
Photo courtesy of One Wave
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Show Notes
Grant Trebilco, battled with mental health challenges for years without seeking treatment, and was hospitalized in 2012, diagnosed with bipolar disorder after a manic episode. The ocean, surfing and good people were Grant’s lifelines through tough times after he was released from the hospital.
After hiding his mental health challenges for years, he decided it was time to start talking and sharing his experience with others. He thought to himself, “Maybe if I share the simple recipe of saltwater therapy, surfing and the idea that it’s ok not to be ok, I can prevent people from ever feeling the way I did”.
So one Friday morning he decided to dress up in a shirt and tie and go surfing at Bondi Beach in Sydney. That session became known as the first Fluro Friday, where everyone shows up at Bondi to surf in wacky fluorescent clothing, which led to the founding of his non-profit organization called One Wave. Flash forward and Grant and the team haven't missed a Fluro Friday in over ten years, they’ve expanded their program into schools and workplaces, and have led sessions at 200 beaches across 50 countries around the world.
In this episode, Grant and I talked about how surfing helped him navigate his diagnosis of bipolar disorder. We get into the mission of One Wave, their programs, and the techniques they use to destigmatize mental health. Even if you don’t surf, or never will, you’ll come away from this convo with tools at your fingertips to help you check in with friends, family, and coworkers who might be having a tough go at life.
Enjoy the Ride,
Jeff
Episode Links
Kids Helpline Australia 1800 55 1800
988 Suicide Crisis & Lifeline dial 988 if you need help
One Wave website
Onewaveisallittakes on Instagram
Granttrebilco on Instagram
Wild Ideas Worth Living an REI Co-Op Studios podcast hosted by Shelby Stanger
Is Someone You Love Suffering in Silence? Here’s What to Do. TED Talk by Gus Worland
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Show Production Credits
Podcast cover art by Ahab Nimry
Outro music by Tyler Johnson
Editing by Aashish M.
