Jack Laurence

You're getting independence back slowly.

As his independence came back, so did an opportunity to get back into his dream career of radio.

The position was as part of a country radio breakfast team and Brad felt that he just couldn't let this opportunity pass him by.

And although his body may have been in a place for him to start work and this new chapter in his life, his mind was not.

Unfortunately, a culmination of late nights, early mornings, a bad romantic relationship, as well as a poor relationship with his boss at work, the house of cards would come crashing down.

In 2021, Brad would finally document his experience in a book entitled Free Fall, The Luckiest Man Alive.

Of course, Brad's recovery is so extensive and so many important people were part of his story, we can't fit it all into one episode, which is why you should grab a copy of his book, the link to which is in the show notes of this episode.

I want to say, of course, a huge thank you to Brad for reliving this traumatic experience and talking me through his incredible story of survival.

And of course, if you or someone you know is struggling, you can find a link to some helpful services as well in the show notes of this episode.

Before you ever see land disappearing, the ocean makes one thing clear.

During our lifetime, most of us will, at some stage or another, find ourselves in stressful situations.

It doesn't care who you are.

Situations that are sometimes out of our control.

It is vast beyond comprehension, covering more than 70% of the planet, driven by currents that move with the force of continents, and weather systems that conform, grow, and turn lethal in a matter of hours.

However, with any luck, these situations, although stressful, won't be life-threatening.

But what if they are?

What if you find yourself in a literal life-and-death situation?

Waves can rise higher than houses.

How would you react?

Winds can tear rigging apart.