In this episode, host Brendan sits down with professional big wave surfer turned keynote speaker, Mark Matthews. After a devastating surfing injury changed the course of his career, Mark had to redefine his identity and embrace a new path. He shares his journey of overcoming fear, finding gratitude in adversity, and using his experiences to inspire others. Tune in for a powerful conversation about resilience, transformation, and the mindset needed to take on life’s biggest waves.   01:02 Introducing Mark Matthews 04:19 Early school years 06:34 Big wave surfing 09:13 Fear 21:47 Mark's first big wave session 23:22 Legacy 26:58 Advice to kids 28:32 Mark's Mum 30:09 Gratitude 34:19 Gratitude texts 42:04 Final words of wisdom