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Skateboards, Seizures & Self-Belief: Building a Life That Matters with Cath Shanks
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“Unqualified” to Unstoppable: Cath’s Journey Through Skateboarding, Mental Health & Purpose
This episode is for anyone who's ever thought, “I’m not ready” or “That space isn’t for me.”
Cath didn’t just break into the world of skateboarding—she smashed down the doors with two months on a board, a load of guts, and just the right amount of delusional confidence (her words, not ours).
From applying for a job she didn’t feel qualified for, to building a career empowering young girls through skateboarding, Cath’s story is a bold reminder that passion and purpose beat perfection every time.
We talk mental health, ADHD, epilepsy, self-belief, and how skateboarding has become a tool for healing, growth, and community. There’s grit, there’s humour, and there’s a whole lot of heart.
Trust me—whether you’ve never stepped on a board in your life or you’re just looking for a reminder to back yourself—you’ll feel this one.
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👇 Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro: From Self-Doubt to Dream Job
02:30 – Starting a Skateboarding Career with 2 Months Experience
06:00 – Creating Safe Spaces for Girls in Sport
10:40 – Why Skateboarding is a Therapy Tool
15:22 – Building a Career That Gives Back
20:15 – Life with Epilepsy & the Reality Behind the Diagnosis
28:50 – Finding Community Through Travel & Skate Projects
35:10 – The Power of Talking & Mental Health Awareness
44:30 – Working With Neurodiverse & Vulnerable Girls
50:00 – How Vulnerability Builds Connection
55:30 – Full Circle Coaching: From Student to Mentor
💥 In This Episode You’ll Learn:
✔ Why you don’t need to feel ready to start
✔ How sport can help you heal and grow
✔ The truth about living with epilepsy & ADHD
✔ Why talking (like, actually talking) changes everything
✔ That you can build the space you once needed
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