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Shownotes: Big Wave Wipeout EP #11

Former world-class big wave surfer Mark Matthews reveals how he turned a career-shattering injury into a masterclass on overcoming fear, building resilience, and finding joy again. From battling pain and self-pity to redefining success, Mark shares practical strategies for facing fear—whether in sport, work, or life. This is an inspiring listen for anyone navigating setbacks, mental health struggles, or the courage to start again.

Topics

• Overcoming fear through gradual exposure and skill-building
• Turning pain and adversity into motivation
• The danger of self-pity and how to break free from it
• Applying lessons from sport to everyday fears
• Finding joy in smaller wins after loss
• Building resilience in the face of career-ending setbacks

Links

• Mark Matthews Website: https://www.markmathews.com/
• Red Bull film: The Other Side of Fear: https://www.redbull.com/au-en/films/the-other-side-of-fear
• Transcript & Guest Bio: https://shithappy.com/big-wave-wipeout/

Related Episodes:

• Episode 12 next: – The Resilience Baseline https://youtu.be/118zyF32nqQ

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