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In episode #192 we chat with Brooke Johnson, the first woman to skateboard across America in 2025, raising over $50,000 for spinal cord research in honor of her stepdad. Discover the powerful story behind her 118-day adventure from Venice Beach to Virginia Beach, the challenges she faced, and the lessons learned about resilience, purpose, and health.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • Brooke shares the motivation behind her historic skateboarding journey and the personal cause that propelled her.
  • The emotional story of her stepdad’s injury and her promise to support spinal cord research.
  • Details of the logistics and physical demands of skating 3,668 miles in 119 days, including nutrition and recovery strategies.
  • Insights on staying fueled, avoiding cramps, and maintaining health on the road, including essential hydration and supplementation.
  • The importance of blood work and understanding one’s genetics for women’s health and performance.
  • Brooke’s reflections on overcoming mental and physical barriers, and how her experience can inspire others to pursue big goals with purpose.
  • Upcoming projects, including a documentary and future world record attempts.

Please note that this podcast is created strictly for educational purposes and should never be used for medical diagnosis or treatment.

ABOUT BROOKE JOHNSON:

Brooke Johnson, became the first (and only) woman to skateboard across America in 2025, raising over $50,000 for spinal cord research in honor of her stepdad, Roger. We talked to Brooke about what fueled her 118 day adventure, from Venice Beach in California to Virginia Beach, in Virginia, and the meaningful lessons she learned along the way.

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00:00 - Introduction to Brooke Johnson and her groundbreaking skateboarding journey

02:12 - Brooke talks about her motivation and the purpose behind skating across the US

05:00 - The impact of her stepdad’s injury and her promise to support him

10:10 - How Brooke managed nutrition and hydration during the 119-day skate

15:32 - Route choices and navigating hilly vs. flat terrains

19:01 - Daily skate schedule, including rest, sleep, and night skating routines

23:44 - Nutrition on the road: practical tips and food options while traveling

27:26 - Hydration hacks and specific products that helped Brooke avoid cramps

30:16 - Blood work, supplements, and understanding women’s health during endurance events

34:30 - Post-ride cravings and recovery celebrations

38:36 - Brooke’s upcoming projects and ways to support her mission

39:48 - Clarifying her two truths and a lie (skate from Venice to Mexico)

42:32 - Lessons from falls and safety tips on long-distance skateboarding

44:14 - Broader insights into living an ultra-endurance lifestyle and health management

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