#252 Sophia Chapman — Pro Surfer, Teacher & The Real Story Behind the Smile...

⚠️ Content Warning This episode contains open discussions about mental health, self harm, suicide attempts, and other heavy topics. 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.au — She's been riding waves professionally for two decades, shaping young minds in the classroom, and somehow making it all look effortless. But in this episode, my sister Sophia Chapman pulls back the curtain on the reality behind that life. Sophia has been sponsored by Roxy for 20 years, one of the most enduring partnerships in Australian women's surfing, and she's built a second life as a primary school teacher pouring into the next generation every single day. But this conversation goes somewhere different. We go deep, and I mean really deep, on Sophia's mental health journey, the battles she's fought privately, and the experiences she's never spoken about publicly before. This is a raw, honest, and at times heavy conversation between two siblings who love each other and wanted to finally tell the truth. In This Episode We Cover Sophia's 20-year journey with Roxy and what that sponsorship has really meant Balancing a pro surf career with a full-time teaching career The mental health struggles Sophia has faced behind the scenes Her personal experiences with crisis and recovery What has helped, what hasn't, and where she's at today The pressure of appearing fine when you're not What she wants other people going through hard times to know A Note From Us We mention throughout this episode that if the topics feel too heavy, please pause and come back when you're ready. We also reference Lifeline (13 11 14) during the episode itself. Please save that number. You never know when you or someone you love might need it. Resources 📞 Lifeline — 13 11 14 | lifeline.org.au 📞 Suicide Call Back Service — 1300 659 467 💻 Beyond Blue — beyondblue.org.au 💻 headspace — headspace.org.au Follow Sophia Instagram Connect with Cooper + TGHF 1% Good Club Book (use code PODCAST for 25% off) Instagram TikTok _ LinkedIn Workshop and Speaking Enquiries The Good Human Factory Instagram The Good Human Factory If you loved this episode, please share it with someone who needs to hear it. Share it gently, and always check in on the people you love. THE GOOD HUMAN FACTORY™️ 2020 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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This episode was published on Jun 4, 2026.

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