Surfing Saved Me | Kelly Slater's story and the science behind ocean wave therapy

Eleven-time world surfing champion Kelly Slater credits surfing with helping him navigate the emotional struggles of a fractured home. Veteran Digger James Milliss finds solace in the surf, the only place that eases his post-traumatic stress, and he’s convinced the waves have a profound impact on his son’s autism as well. Now, groundbreaking research into how ocean waves influence brain activity is paving the way for natural treatments for anxiety, depression, and other mental and behavioural conditions.
This episode originally aired on 20th of March 2016.
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