Brett Connellan is a Surfer, Motivational Speaker, Story Teller, Mental Health Advocate, and a

Shark Attack Survivor.

Brett doesn’t want to be defined by a single incident rather, he uses this life-changing

experience to tell a powerful, and transformational journey for people experiencing setbacks in

life.

After the incident, Brett knew that his life would never be the same. He was also told that he

may never walk again after losing three-quarters of his left quad. But instead of focusing on

what he can’t do, he looked at this circumstance as a second chance at life.

In this episode of Amongst the Waves, Brett shares how his purpose and perspective changed

after that fateful day. He also tackles his journey towards recovery and how he developed a

different mindset that allowed him to do what was once thought impossible - being able to walk

and surf again.

IN THIS EPISODE:

● How a life-changing experience transformed Brett's purpose (00:30)

● Why is the surfing culture addictive and immersive (04:20)

● The moment Brett realized he was going to surf professionally (06:45)

● The event that changed Brett's life (10:12)

● How instincts help us survive dangerous situations (25:15)

● Brett's learnings from The Bite Club (27:30)

● The recovery process after the shark attack (28:47)

● The changes in Brett's purpose after the incident (38:20)

● Where is Brett right now physically? (42:00)

● Brett shares his story through the film Pyrophytic (47:39)