Journeys Webcast #12 | Beating Depression & Anxiety—The 1st Woman To Motorcycle Africa Solo | Jo Rust

Meet Jo Rust—The first woman to travel around Africa alone on a motorcycle (and a bicycle). She is an adventurer, motivational speaker, author, professional off-road motorcycle trainer, tour promoter, and brand ambassador. (formerly for BMW Motorrad, currently for KTM in South Africa). This is her journey and story on the Journeys Webcast hosted by Allan Karl WorldRider. Please subscribe to my channel https://bit.ly/wrytcs1

This is a replay of the twelfth episode of the JOURNEYS Webcast—Adventure & Discovery In The Time of Corona. Allan Karl and Jo Rust chatted from San Diego to South Africa when this show originally Livestreamed on July 6, 2020.

“Get out of the pool of fear and take a swim in the ocean of possibility.” – Jo Rust

THIS IS THE JOURNEY OF JO RUST

Johannesburg-born Jo Rust is one of the world’s most prominent women in adventure travel. Jo is no stranger when it comes to traveling roads less traveled. She holds many records, including the fastest female cyclist to ride from Johannesburg to Cape Town—solo. Jo was the first person to cycle around South Africa—solo. And she was the first woman in history to travel throughout Africa by motorcycle—alone. That journey lasted longer than a year and had Jo logging more than 45,000 kilometers through 28 countries, including some of the toughest on the African continent. Jo has a passion for adventure, exploration, exercising power over the mind, and often going where others dare not. Jo continually pushes the envelope to overcome the impossible.

Jo Rust’s journey is a testament to the power of resilience, mental strength, and the human spirit’s ability to push beyond perceived limits. Her solo adventures across vast and often unforgiving landscapes required not just physical endurance but an unshakable mindset—one that thrived in uncertainty and discomfort. Whether cycling across South Africa or navigating the complexities of solo motorcycle travel through 28 countries, Jo demonstrated how determination and mental fortitude can transform fear into fuel for growth.

But not everyone faces their challenges on the open road; for many, the toughest battles happen within. Mental health struggles, whether they manifest as anxiety, depression, or trauma, can feel just as daunting as a journey through the unknown. Riverdale Psychology understands the importance of building mental resilience and offers personalized therapy to help individuals regain control over their lives. Through therapy, individuals can develop coping strategies, break free from negative thought patterns, and cultivate a mindset that allows them to overcome obstacles—whether on the road or in everyday life.

This Lively Discussion With Jo Rust Touched On Many Of These Topics

• The Journey From Cyclist to Motorcyclist | How an unfortunate theft changed Jo’s life forever.
• Winning the Battle Against Anxiety & Depression | How perspective helped Jo find opportunity and possibility.
• Battle of Bikes, Brands, & Ambassadors | Why Jo defected and crossed to the other side from BMW to KTM.
• Off-Road Training & The Minds & Actions of Students Who Are Men | With ego-filled motorcyclists, how do men AND women related to Jo on the training course.
• Touring Africa—What You Must Do & What You Can Avoid | Jo Rust adventures takes people from all over the world to all over Africa. We get her hot tips.

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