What if the barrier to better mental health isn't knowledge - it's actually doing something about it? Most of us know meditation and gratitude are good for us, but how many of us actually practice them daily?

In this honest conversation, Dr. Jodi Richardson speaks with Cooper Chapman about the gap between knowing what helps and actually taking action. Cooper shares his personal journey from professional surfer to mental health advocate, shaped by early losses to suicide and his father's struggles with depression in an era of "toughen up" masculinity.

The conversation explores a deceptively simple question: Can we give just 1% of our day - 14 minute - to mental health? And more importantly, what would that actually look like in practice?

Key insights from this episode:
Why meditation isn't about being "good" at it - it's about showing up
The water bottle metaphor: understanding why your mind feels so busy when you first sit down
How to watch thoughts float by instead of getting swept away by them
The difference between responding and reacting in challenging moments
Five core values that support mental health: responsibility, gratitude, empathy, mindfulness, and kindness
Why connecting with nature and our senses matters more than we realize

Dr. Jodi shares a powerful personal story about empathy in a Woolworths checkout line that reminds us how regulation and mindfulness show up in everyday moments. The conversation also touches on eco-anxiety in young people, the importance of male mental health, and why making mental health "cool" matters.

This episode is for you if:
You've tried meditation and felt like you were "doing it wrong"
You know what helps but struggle with consistency
You're looking for practical, science-backed approaches that don't require hours of your day
You want to understand how to be more present in daily life

A refreshingly honest discussion about mental health that moves beyond awareness into actionable practices anyone can start today.

Resources mentioned:
Shiva Rasa (YouTube/Spotify) for breathwork and meditation
The 1% framework: 10 minutes meditation + 4 minutes gratitude
Join Cooper's community: DM @thegoodhumanfactory on Instagram

What if the barrier to better mental health isn't knowledge - it's actually doing something about it? Most of us know meditation and gratitude are good for us, but how many of us actually practice them daily?
In this honest conversation, Dr. Jodi Richardson speaks with Cooper Chapman about the gap between knowing what helps and actually taking action. Cooper shares his personal journey from professional surfer to mental health advocate, shaped by early losses to suicide and his father's struggles with depression in an era of "toughen up" masculinity.
The conversation explores a deceptively simple question: Can we give just 1% of our day - 14 minute - to mental health? And more importantly, what would that actually look like in practice?
Key insights from this episode:
<ul>
<li>Why meditation isn't about being "good" at it - it's about showing up</li>
<li>The water bottle metaphor: understanding why your mind feels so busy when you first sit down</li>
<li>How to watch thoughts float by instead of getting swept away by them</li>
<li>The difference between responding and reacting in challenging moments</li>
<li>Five core values that support mental health: responsibility, gratitude, empathy, mindfulness, and kindness</li>
<li>Why connecting with nature and our senses matters more than we realize</li>
</ul>
Dr. Jodi shares a powerful personal story about empathy in a Woolworths checkout line that reminds us how regulation and mindfulness show up in everyday moments. The conversation also touches on eco-anxiety in young people, the importance of male mental health, and why making mental health "cool" matters.
This episode is for you if:
<ul>
<li>You've tried meditation and felt like you were "doing it wrong"</li>
<li>You know what helps but struggle with consistency</li>
<li>You're looking for practical, science-backed approaches that don't require hours of your day</li>
<li>You want to understand how to be more present in daily life</li>
</ul>
A refreshingly honest discussion about mental health that moves beyond awareness into actionable practices anyone can start today.
Resources mentioned:
<ul>
<li>Shiva Rasa (YouTube/Spotify) for breathwork and meditation</li>
<li>The 1% framework: 10 minutes meditation + 4 minutes gratitude</li>
<li>Join Cooper's community: DM @thegoodhumanfactory on Instagram</li>
</ul>

Our minds didn’t evolve for modern day life. It’s natural to feel anxious, but sometimes we can get stuck in a cycle of anxiety that gets in the way of, well, everything. If you’re looking for a compassionate place to learn how to dial anxiety down and get on with creating a happier life with more calm, contentment, meaning and purpose, this is the podcast for you.
Well, hello anxiety is hosted by anxiety and well-being speaker, educator and bestselling author Dr Jodi Richardson. Through open and honest conversations Jodi and her guests share expertise, inspiration and practical strategies to help you rise to the challenge of being human with the tools you need to thrive.


For education and entertainment purposes only.

Our minds didn’t evolve for modern day life. It’s natural to feel anxious, but sometimes we can get stuck in a cycle of anxiety that gets in the way of, well, everything. If you’re looking for a compassionate place to learn how to dial anxiety down and get on with creating a happier life with more calm, contentment, meaning and purpose, this is the podcast for you. Well, hello anxiety is hosted by anxiety and well-being speaker, educator and bestselling author Dr Jodi Richardson. Through open and honest conversations Jodi and her guests share expertise, inspiration and practical strategies to help you rise to the challenge of being human with the tools you need to thrive.
 For education and entertainment purposes only.

This is ‘Well, hello anxiety’, a podcast where we end the struggle with anxiety and build our toolkit of practical skills to thrive.

Well, hello anxiety with Dr Jodi Richardson

Anxiety happens. What happens next is what matters most. But where to start? And then what? And what if it's someone else you're trying to help? 'Well, hello anxiety' is the podcast where you'll learn answers to all of these questions and so much more. You'll finally see anxiety for what it really is, understand it, learn what the science says about settling it right down and how to help others as well. If you're looking for genuinely helpful, compassionate anxiety help, for yourself, or someone you care about, this is the podcast for you. An award-winning podcast Well, hello anxiety is hosted by anxiety and well-being speaker, educator and bestselling author Dr Jodi Richardson. Through open and honest conversations Jodi and her guests share expertise, inspiration and practical strategies to finally get anxiety out of the way so you can live the life that's waiting for you.



For education and entertainment purposes only.

Anxiety happens. What happens next is what matters most. But where to start? And then what? And what if it's someone else you're trying to help? 'Well, hello anxiety' is the podcast where you'll learn answers to all of these questions and so much more. You'll finally see anxiety for what it really is, understand it, learn what the science says about settling it right down and how to help others as well. If you're looking for genuinely helpful, compassionate anxiety help, for yourself, or someone you care about, this is the podcast for you. An award-winning podcast Well, hello anxiety is hosted by anxiety and well-being speaker, educator and bestselling author Dr Jodi Richardson. Through open and honest conversations Jodi and her guests share expertise, inspiration and practical strategies to finally get anxiety out of the way so you can live the life that's waiting for you.
 
For education and entertainment purposes only.

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