Conquering Mental Health Disorders: OneWave's Remarkable Impact with founder Grant Trebilco | EP 59

Today’s guest Grant Trebilco shares his story of coming to terms with his mental health problems in a highly stigmatized place and time, being diagnosed with bipolar disorder and ending up in a mental health ward after a manic episode. Grant shares how he turned his life around, but also lives of tens of thousands of other people - through power of salt therapy by surfing in the ocean, community and a splash of color. Tune is for a hearteningly positive and inspiring episode that will benefit not only those suffering from mental health problems, but also those who know someone who does, or simply want to learn a few valuable lessons on how to lead a happier life.
About the Guest:
Grant is a founder of OneWave, a non-profit surf community raising awareness of mental health with a simple recipe...saltwater therapy, surfing and fluro. Since launching in March 2013 OneWave has created a global impact, raising awareness and reducing social stigmas around mental health issues through their Fluro Friday Sessions and has since gone viral, with sessions held at more than 200 beaches across more than 50 countries, from New Zealand to Norway. OneWave also runs 'Free the Funk' Programs in schools and workplaces, which have impacted more than 45,000 people.
1:09 Intro
2:14 What happened to your life and why you decided to found OneWave?
03:23 Hidden struggles of a person with mental health disorder
05:40 What is bipolar disorder?
12:17 How OneWave community helped him overcome his bipolar disorder?
19:10 What is Anti Bad Vibe Circle?
20:49 What is the heart of a growing community?
24:20 What is OneWave Free the Funk school challenge?
28:27 What is the impact being out there in public and even Price Harry and Meghan to visit you?
30:14 How have the mental health issue topic changed now?
33:42 What is your purpose?
37:43 Being in all these communities like OneWave and Anti Bad Vibe Circle, what is the most valuable lesson that stuck with you?
Find Grant on / granttrebilco ; / onewaveisallittakes
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