#9 Tyler Farnham - Surviving Skydiving Tragedy and Opioid Addiction, to Triumphing as a Surfer, and an Award Winning Lifeguard and Ocean Therapist

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“Surfing was always on my mind,” said the Cocoa Beach, Florida native. “I had a poster of Cory Lopez hanging up in my rehab room for inspiration. I never realized how much I loved surfing, until it was taken away from me.”

Thrilled to be joined by surfer, author, and motivational speaker Tyler Farnham. Originally from Cocoa Beach, Florida, Tyler has turned his lifelong passion for surfing into a way to inspire others. Reborn twice, after suffering a catastrophic skydiving accident over 10 years ago, Tyler managed to battle back from severe injuries, and then later, opioid addiction. Now living by the mantra of using outdoor adventure and nature as therapy, he shares his story of resilience with the hopes of uplifting people who may be struggling. Tyler's perseverance through extraordinary hardship can teach us the power of grit, community, and the healing force of Mother Nature.

🚑 On Easter Sunday 2009, at age 25, Tyler broke nearly every bone in his body during a skydiving accident. His road to recovery was long and painful.

💊 The heavy pain meds led Tyler down the path of opioid addiction, further complicating his recovery

📒 Journaling, community, and his love for the ocean aided Tyler's resilience and ability to get clean
🏄🏽‍♂️Tyler managed to get back to surfing form, reclaim work as a ocean guard and winning valor awards for his lifesaving work

🤙 Tyler advocates for surf therapy and speaks publicly to inspire people with stories of perseverance

🌊 "I'm a full advocate of just healing through Mother Nature, and I know that's why you and I have kept in touch...I think whether it be rock climbing or skiing or surfing, when you're just in tune with nature and you, you, you got, you get that mindset and that flow state and it's something that you become addicted to."

The full podcast shares a remarkable story of hope and the incredible power of the human spirit. Check out Tyler's website, books, and social media via the links provided to follow his journey.

References:

💻 Tyler's Website: www.tylerfarnham.com

📚 Tyler's Books: Reaching Cloud Nine

📱 Tyler's Instagram: @tylerfarnham

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