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EPISODE · Oct 12, 2025 · 41 MIN

Cooper Chapman: Life After a Year Off Alcohol

from Soberly Speaking · host Julia Rangiheuea

Join our Patreon: ⁠⁠https://patreon.com/SoberlySpeaking⁠ He’s an ex–pro surfer. The biggest DJ in the world is in his family. And he’s one of the few people I’ve spoken to who took a full year off drinking… then chose to go back.But that year changed everything for Cooper Chapman.Cooper doesn’t demonise alcohol, he just has a completely different relationship with it now. After losing people close to him to suicide, he founded The Good Human Factory to spark real conversations about mental health.Now, he’s sharing what he’s learned in his new book The 1% Good Club — and we dive deep into how small habits, not extremes, can completely shift your life.Purchase the 1% Good Club book hereListen to the Good Humans Podcast with Cooper ChapmanFollow Cooper Chapman on InstagramTrigger warning: This episode discusses substance abuse and suicide,Ready to share your story? Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Disclaimer: The stories and experiences shared in this episode are personal accounts told in good faith. While we strive to present these narratives accurately, the views and claims expressed are those of the individuals involved and have not been independently verified. Soberly Speaking and its host, Julia Rangiheuea, do not take responsibility for the accuracy or validity of the information shared. Listener discretion is advised.The National Alcohol & Other Drug Hotline is a free and confidential 24/7 phone service that provides counselling, advice, and information for those struggling with addiction. Call 1800 250 015⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://toolkit.lifeline.org.au/articles/support/national-alcohol-other-drug-hotline⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Creator & Host- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Julia Rangiheuea⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Image & Logo- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jasmine Rule⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠In the spirit of reconciliation Soberly Speaking acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

Join our Patreon: ⁠⁠https://patreon.com/SoberlySpeaking⁠ He’s an ex–pro surfer. The biggest DJ in the world is in his family. And he’s one of the few people I’ve spoken to who took a full year off drinking… then chose to go back.But that year changed everything for Cooper Chapman.Cooper doesn’t demonise alcohol, he just has a completely different relationship with it now. After losing people close to him to suicide, he founded The Good Human Factory to spark real conversations about mental health.Now, he’s sharing what he’s learned in his new book The 1% Good Club — and we dive deep into how small habits, not extremes, can completely shift your life.Purchase the 1% Good Club book hereListen to the Good Humans Podcast with Cooper ChapmanFollow Cooper Chapman on InstagramTrigger warning: This episode discusses substance abuse and suicide,Ready to share your story? Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Disclaimer: The stories and experiences shared in this episode are personal accounts told in good faith. While we strive to present these narratives accurately, the views and claims expressed are those of the individuals involved and have not been independently verified. Soberly Speaking and its host, Julia Rangiheuea, do not take responsibility for the accuracy or validity of the information shared. Listener discretion is advised.The National Alcohol & Other Drug Hotline is a free and confidential 24/7 phone service that provides counselling, advice, and information for those struggling with addiction. Call 1800 250 015⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://toolkit.lifeline.org.au/articles/support/national-alcohol-other-drug-hotline⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Creator & Host- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Julia Rangiheuea⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Image & Logo- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jasmine Rule⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠In the spirit of reconciliation Soberly Speaking acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

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