In this week’s podcast, I sit down with professional surfer Rusty Moran to discuss how he accepted his fears, overcame his childhood traumas and grew into a successful businessman after losing everything.

During our raw, insightful chat, Rusty discusses:

· The meaning of the red, blue and grey mindset;

· How his Obsessive Compulsive Disorder overshadowed his thoughts;

· The daily rituals he performs to remain a high achiever;

· Discovery of his strengths and weaknesses through genetic testing;

· Shutting down the unnecessary noise of social media;

· How tapping therapy allowed his to overcome a childhood trauma.

Short for time? See below time stamps for key talking points:

06.40 – How Rusty's love for surfing began

08.24 – Identifying your red, glue and grey mindset

17.30 - The moment Rusty knew things had to change

20.50 – How Rusty identified his strengths and weaknesses through genetic testing

26.07 – The shift from property developer to surf school owner

33.30 – Rusty’s daily rituals

41.49 – How Rusty uses data to improve his personal life

51.30 – How to block out the unnecessary noise on social media

59.53 – What is tapping therapy and how it revealed Rusty’s childhood trauma

01.17.51 - How surfing can help veterans with PTSD and depression

Following our podcast recording, Rusty received some exciting news that his grant application for DVA funding has been approved. This will enable 70 veterans to begin an eight-week surf therapy program with a University study into the therapeutic benefits for those suffering PTSD and depression.

If you are a veteran, researcher, PhD candidate, mental health worker or documentary film maker, Rusty would love to hear from you. Please get in touch with him on 0414 245 216 or on Facebook or Instagram at Gerringong Surf School.