About this episode
Blake Johnston shares his journey from professional surfer to mental health advocate by setting a world record for surfing to raise awareness and funds.
Blake Johnston, a former professional surfer, turned his pain into a platform by setting a world record for surfing 707 waves in 40 hours to raise money for mental health and suicide prevention. He continues to break records and organize events, using his platform to encourage others to share their struggles and find strength and community.
People in this episode
Host: Chad Smith
Guest: Blake Johnston
Topics covered
- surfing
- mental health
- suicide prevention
- community support
- world record
Keywords
- Blake Johnston
- surfing
- mental health
- suicide prevention
- world record
- community
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: mental health, suicide prevention
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