Xanthe Bowater: Burnout, Breakthroughs & Building a Healthier Yachting Culture | Bro Talk

Bro Talk has always focused on men’s mental health — but today, host Gary Napier opens the floor to a bigger conversation: the urgent need for a culture shift in how the entire yachting industry supports mental wellbeing.

In this powerful episode, Gary welcomes Xanthe Bowater, founder of WaveWellness Solutions, and the first woman to join the Bro Talk lineup. Xanthe shares her deeply personal story of hitting rock bottom while working at sea — and how that pain fueled her mission to build WaveWellness, yachting’s first industry-specific Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Together, they tackle stigma, explore the realities of burnout onboard, and discuss why mental health support must go beyond gender — to protect and empower everyone working on the water.

✅ What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

✅ Xanthe’s raw story of burnout and personal transformation
✅ How WaveWellness is helping crew thrive, not just survive
✅ What’s included in the EAP: therapy, nutrition, financial tools & more
✅ Real stats on anxiety, isolation, and support gaps at sea
✅ Why captains, owners, and managers must take wellbeing seriously
✅ Advice for green crew stepping into the industry
✅ Why culture change must include everyone, not just men
✅ Creating safe spaces to ask for help — without judgment

To follow Xanthe Bowater and WaveWellness:
🔗 wavewellnesss.com
📱 @wavewellnesss – Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn

Let’s talk:
If you would like to talk in confidence, please contact Gary today on:
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💬 WhatsApp: [phone]

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