EPISODE · Apr 10, 2026 · 25 MIN
From Couch to Coastline: The 1,800-Mile Ride That Reclaimed a Life
from Kevjet - The Podcast · host Kevjet
After brain surgery shattered her world and left her immobilised, grieving the life she once knew, author Risa August made a bold, defiant choice—she got up and rewrote her story. What followed was nothing short of extraordinary: an epic 1,800-mile bicycle journey from Canada to Mexico that became her path to healing, rediscovery, and powerful self-reinvention. In this episode, she opens up about the crushing setbacks, the unexpected strangers who became lifelines, and the creativity that helped piece her back together. It’s a raw, inspiring story of how small, courageous choices can rebuild purpose, ignite compassion, and awaken an unshakable resilience. https://www.risaaugust.com/
What this episode covers
In this inspiring interview, Risa August shares her transformative journey from a life-changing health crisis to discovering resilience, purpose, and joy through a series of unpaved roads. Her story highlights the power of mindset shifts, creative healing, and embracing life’s unpredictable paths.
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