
503. - Kevin "Spanky" Long
How Long Gone
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From Addiction to Empowerment: The Skater's Journey
This chapter reflects on the speakers' personal battles with substance use and their transformative path to sobriety, highlighting the revitalization of their relationship with physical activity, particularly skateboarding. They discuss the shift in skateboarding and music culture towards prioritizing mental health, contrasting past indulgences with today's focus on fitness and resilience. Additionally, the chapter examines how social media has changed the expectations within the skateboarding community, balancing the fun of skating with the professionalism required to stay relevant.
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