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Good Humans with Cooper Chapman

Good Humans with Cooper Chapman

By: The Good Human Factory
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Good Humans is a podcast hosted by professional surfer Cooper Chapman and produced by The Good Human Factory.


Each Friday episode features a different guest, who shares their unique perspective on life and offers insight into what makes them a good human. From athletes and artists to activists and entrepreneurs, the guests on Good Humans come from all walks of life, but they all have one thing in common: a passion for making the world a better place.


Every Wednesday on the 1% Podcast Cooper shares insights around gratitude and mindfulness in celebration of the 1% Good Club Instagram accountability groups dedicating 1% of their day to their mental health. Each we we champion multiple good humans of the week and also discuss a thought-provoking question.


Join Cooper on a journey of discovery, as he sits down with some of the most interesting and thought-provoking people around, and learns from their wisdom and experiences. The Good Human Factory is a business that seeks to celebrate and uplift individuals who are making a positive impact in the world. Through the Good Humans podcast and other projects, The Good Human Factory aims to inspire and connect people who share a passion for making the world a better place.


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  • #257 Blake Bourne — Running 1,200km Solo, Unassisted From Geelong to Sydney for Mental Health

    #257 Blake Bourne — Running 1,200km Solo, Unassisted From Geelong to Sydney for Mental Health
    Jun 30 2026
    ⚠️ Content WarningThis episode contains open discussions about mental health and a suicide attempt. Please take care of yourself first. If you're not in the right headspace, come back to this one when you're ready. There is no rush.If you need support, call Lifeline on 13 11 14 (available 24/7) or visit lifeline.org.auThis week I sat down with Blake Bourne, and I am still wrapping my head around what this guy is capable of.Blake just ran 1,200km solo and completely unassisted from Geelong to Sydney. No support crew, no team behind him, just his own two feet, his own mind, and whatever the road threw at him. He slept on park benches, pushed through rain for half the journey, and did it all to raise money for mental health charity Speak and Share. This comes off the back of last year's effort, where Blake became the youngest person ever to run across the Simpson Desert.But the why behind all of this is the most important part of this conversation. Blake opens up about his own mental health struggles, including a suicide attempt, and how that experience shaped his mission to get people talking and taking action on their own mental health. This is a heavy episode, but it is also one of the most inspiring conversations I have had on the show.In 2023, Blake started The Uncomfortable Challenge with one goal — to create real change in mental health. Since then the movement has raised over $60,000 for mental health initiatives across Australia, and it's running again all of July. Everyday people take on their own personal challenge to step outside their comfort zone, all in the name of mental health and raising funds for Speak and Share. He was recognised for this work as Citizen of the Year.This one is raw, honest and will leave you wanting to go and do something uncomfortable yourself.In this episode we cover:Running 1,200km solo and unassisted from Geelong to SydneySleeping on park benches and running through the rainBecoming the youngest person to run across the Simpson DesertBlake's own mental health struggles and his suicide attemptWhat recovery and purpose have looked like for him sinceFounding The Uncomfortable Challenge in 2023 and raising over $60,000 for mental healthHow people can get involved in The Uncomfortable Challenge this JulyWhat embracing discomfort has taught him about growthGet InvolvedThe Uncomfortable Challenge (running all of July)https://www.uncomfortablechallenge.com/If this episode brought something up for you:📞 Lifeline13 11 14 | lifeline.org.au💻 Beyond Bluebeyondblue.org.au💻 headspaceheadspace.org.auFollow BlakeInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/blakexbourne/?hl=enFollow Cooper and TGHF1% Good Club Book (use code PODCAST for 25% off)https://www.thegoodhumanfactory.com/products/1-good-club-bookInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/cooperchapman/TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@cooperchapman_LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cooper-chapman-08a278151/Workshop and Speaking Enquirieshttps://form.typeform.com/to/DSPSnvEHThe Good Human Factory Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thegoodhumanfactory/The Good Human Factoryhttps://www.thegoodhumanfactory.comTHE GOOD HUMAN FACTORY™️ 2020 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    55 mins
  • #255 Luke Bateman — NRL, A $500K Gambling Addiction, BookTok Fame & the Hard Truths About Domestic Violence

    #255 Luke Bateman — NRL, A $500K Gambling Addiction, BookTok Fame & the Hard Truths About Domestic Violence
    Jun 25 2026
    ⚠️ Content WarningThis episode contains open discussions about gambling addiction, alcohol and drug use, domestic violence and suicide. Please take care of yourself first. If you're not in the right headspace, come back to this one when you're ready. There is no rush.If you need support, call Lifeline on 13 11 14 (available 24/7) or visit lifeline.org.auThis week I sat down with Luke Bateman, and this was one of those chats that covered so much ground I genuinely didn't want it to end.Luke played 71 NRL games for the Canberra Raiders before injury and his own mental health forced him to step away from the game. What most people don't know is that behind the footy career, Luke was fighting a serious gambling addiction that ended up costing him around $500,000 over four years, alongside struggles with alcohol and drugs. He's been incredibly open about how that addiction took hold, what it cost him, and what it actually took to get out the other side.We also got into something Luke is really passionate about right now. Ahead of State of Origin Games 2 and 3, Luke is using his platform to call out the link between alcohol, masculinity and violence, with research showing a 40% rise in domestic violence incidents on State of Origin nights. We talk about why he believes alcohol and gambling advertising in sport needs the same scrutiny we've seen applied to tobacco, and why this conversation matters so much to him.And then there's the part of Luke's story that surprised everyone. From hiding fantasy novels in the toilet as a tough country kid playing first grade footy, to becoming one of the biggest names on BookTok and signing a two-book fantasy series deal with Atria Books. It's a brilliant reminder that it's never too late to embrace who you really are.This one covers addiction, advocacy, masculinity and reinvention. Luke is honest, switched on, and using his voice for something that really matters.In this episode we cover:Luke's journey through the NRL with the Canberra RaidersThe gambling addiction that cost him around $500,000 over four yearsHis struggles with alcohol and drug use during his playing careerWhat recovery actually looked like for himThe culture in elite sport around gambling and drinkingThe link between alcohol, masculinity and domestic violenceThe 40% rise in family violence incidents during State of OriginCalls to tighten alcohol advertising regulation, similar to gambling and tobaccoHiding his love of fantasy novels as a kid on a cattle propertyBecoming a BookTok sensation and signing his Atria Books dealWhy storytelling and reading matter for boys and menThe numbers behind this conversation:Alcohol is involved in up to 47% of all police-reported family violence incidents47% of women sexually assaulted by a man in the past decade said alcohol or another substance contributed to the most recent incidentResearch shows a 40% increase in violence towards women and children in NSW on State of Origin game nightsState of Origin Game 3 — Wed 8th JulyIf this episode brought something up for you:📞 Lifeline13 11 14 | lifeline.org.au📞 National Gambling Helpline1800 858 858💻 1800RESPECT (domestic, family and sexual violence counselling)1800 737 732💻 Beyond Bluebeyondblue.org.auFollow LukeInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/lukebateman_/?hl=enTikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@lukesreads?lang=enFollow Cooper1% Good Club Book (use code PODCAST for 25% off)https://www.thegoodhumanfactory.com/products/1-good-club-bookInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/cooperchapman/TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@cooperchapman_LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cooper-chapman-08a278151/Workshop and Speaking Enquirieshttps://form.typeform.com/to/DSPSnvEHThe Good Human Factory Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thegoodhumanfactory/The Good Human Factoryhttps://www.thegoodhumanfactory.comTHE GOOD HUMAN FACTORY™️ 2020 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • 1% Pod — The last weekly 1% Pod episode :(

    1% Pod — The last weekly 1% Pod episode :(
    Jun 24 2026

    Big news this episode — the 1% Pod is moving from weekly to monthly! Each episode going forward will be a themed special, giving us more room to go deep. Don't worry though — gratitudes, giveaways, and guest recaps are all sticking around. In this episode: the announcement, this month's gratitudes + giveaway winners, an update from life on the road with THGF Workshops, and a recap of this weeks guest. Thanks for riding with us through the weekly run — here's to the next chapter.


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