Today's episode is all about Mental Health.
In the Dispatches segment, John recounts his own history with anxiety and depression and how it almost held him back from traveling the world. Then he goes on to discuss some of the tips that he utilizes in order to cope with those experiences while on the road. The content comes from his article "The Truth About Traveling with Depression (And 7 Ways to Manage It)." Additional insights and tips are shared by fellow travelers and travel bloggers.
Later, he sits down with Blair Bennefield who skateboarded the entire length of New Zealand for his Ride Against Depression (RAD) campaign. They talk about the events that inspired his epic journey, the connections and moments he had while traveling, and the lessons he learned along the way.