Creating "The Code" for Resilience & Hope with Shaun Thomson

Humans of HOPE: Inspiring Stories with Kerrie Atherton

Shaun Thomson is a celebrated South African surfer, author, motivational speaker, and environmental activist. He rose to prominence in the surfing world with a career marked by numerous victories, including the prestigious Pipeline Master competition in Hawaii. After retiring from competitive surfing, Shaun launched the innovative surf apparel brand Instinct and transitioned to public speaking. His life took a profound turn following the tragic loss of his son Matthew in 2006, leading him to focus on inspiring others through writing books like "Surfer's Code" and "The Code: The Power of 'I Will'", and sharing his message of resilience and purpose worldwide.

In this episode, Shaun Thomson delves into coping with personal loss by engaging in meaningful projects and community service. He highlights the role of his mother's faith in providing comfort and the significance of written personal codes, inspired by a student's resolve to "always be myself". Shaun also recounts his storied surfing career, his transition to entrepreneurship, and his advocacy for mental health and personal growth. He emphasizes the transformative power of words and the importance of fostering hope and resilience, drawing from his own experiences of overcoming adversity.

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Thank you for listening to Humans of HOPE: Inspiring Stories with Kerrie Atherton.

Kerrie Atherton is an inspiring speaker and supporter of her community. To find out more about "Stories of Hope: Worldwide", head to https://storiesofhope.com.au/.

Purchase books in the "Stories of Hope" series, written by Kerrie: https://storiesofhope.com.au/product/stories-of-hope-australia-books/.

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With thanks to:

Music: "Pilgrims" by Daniel Pratt

Editing & Production: Matthew Bliss ([e-mail])

General Support: Ian Westmoreland (https://www.kintsugiheroes.com.au)