Podcasts about Dahab

Huang Hua Yang is a former farmer and the deepest freediving athlete from the beautiful country of Taiwan. One of the deepest men in the world, he shares his freediving story and philosophy with us.In this episode we discuss:Huayang  joined us from Panglao, Philippines at the time of recording, where he was training for the Asian Freediving Cup.Comparing conditions in Panglao and Taiwan.Donny lived in Taiwan for ten years and started a freediving school there.Huayang was a farmer from the countryside close to Taoyuan, before he came to freediving in 2011.Talking of the beauty of Taiwan's Orchid Island.Shout out to Wayne and Yen at Weirdos Freediving and Wu How at Deep Soul.Huayang took his first freediving course in 2015, possibly one of the first PADI freediving courses.Huayang did his instructor course with JP Francois at Freediving Planet in Moalboal, Philippines.A question from Patreon supporter Tom Way about the freediving scene in Taiwan.Taiwanese diver Haixiang beats Alexey in DNF in competition.About the future of freediving competitions and their taking place in Asia.Huayang's journey to depth and competitions.Shout out to Huayang's coach Theo-Patrick Fourcade.What are the fundamentals of training for freediving for Huayang? How has it changed over time?Does he see any major differences in the training philosophies of Western and Asian freedivers?Comparing different training approaches of different coaches.Different athletes need different approaches.What does it take to dive deeper than 100m?Huayang's experience with lung squeeze and how to avoid it?His experiences with narcosis, how does it feel?The benefits of RV diving for training compressibility.How a week of training looks like for him at the moment.On teaching equalisation to speakers of different languages.DESERT ISLAND QUESTIONS - PATREON EXCLUSIVE CONTENTWhy does he freedive?For all episodes of the Freedive Cafe Podcast, visit www.freedivecafe.comFor freediving courses and training in Dahab, Egypt, visit www.freediveandthrive.comTo support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/freedivecafe

David Mellor is an English freediver who started freediving at 48 years old achieved the incredible goal of freediving to 100m, in competition, at the age of 60 years old.In this episode we discuss:David and Donny sat down at The Little Blue in Dahab, home of True Depth Freediving, for this interview.David became a grandfather!David moved to Poole in England when he was 12 years old.He was a tool maker by trade and eventually opened his own factory.After three kids and a divorce David wasn't in the best of shape.David was 49 years old when he did his first freediving course.Shout out to Emma Farrell (Episodes #32 and #50) and Vobster Quay.He did his first competition when he was 55 years old.At the age of 55 David sold his business and moved into freediving full-time.He dived 100m (FIM) for the first at the age of 59 and did 100m in competition at the age of 60.Shout out to Harry Chamas (Episodes #49 and #73).Shout out o Gus Kreivenas (Episodes #30, #31 and #105).Shout out to Alice Modolo (Episode #117).Shout out to Federico Mana (Episode #84).David didn't have and LMC or Blackout until he was diving 100m!Shout out to Tom Peled (Episode #120).What was blocking David's equalisation at 85m?How important is strength training for David?Two exercises to improve your hypoxic tolerance (hypoxic runs and static).Experiences with squeezing.An over expansion injury.Does he do flexibility/compressibility training?Discussing David's experience with DCI in Dominica?Shout out to Jonathan Sunnex (Episodes #68 and Lost Episode #2).What is David thinking when he's coming up from a dive?David's mum is a total beast!How important is nutrition to David?Does he take any supplements?DESERT ISLAND QUESTIONS - Patreon Exclusive Section!David's retreats with Echo Echo Projects with Lydia Gard and Martin Petrus, and teaching in the UK and other places.Why does he freedive?For all episodes of the Freedive Cafe Podcast, visit www.freedivecafe.comFor freediving courses and training in Dahab, Egypt, visit www.freediveandthrive.comTo support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/freedivecafe

Marco Nones is one of the most influential persons in the development of freediving on Egypt's Red Sea and a coach to some of the best freedivers in the world.In this episode we discuss:We met for this interview at Only One Apnea Centre located in Reef Oasis Blue Bay Resort in Sharm El-Sheikh.Marco first came to Sharm in early 2000 as a scuba diving instructor.The AIDA World Championship was organised by Marco in 2007 and 2008.Marco is from Genoa, Italy.He started in the scuba business but had to choose freediving in the end.About Marco's contribution to the PSS education materials.Marco has been working closely with athletes in, and moving to, the elite level.How Marco trains his athletes.What positive and negative developments in competitive freediving has Marco seen over the years?Where should the aspiring deep freediver put their attention?Training all the rings in the system. What are the rings?The confusion of performance and training.Discussing the mouthfill factor, or ‘Delta' and how to train mouthfill systematically.Marco's thoughts on using pure O2 to aid recovery or avoid DCS after deep dives.On the topic of doping in freediving.DESERT ISLAND QUESTIONS - Patreon Exclusive ContentWhat is the future of Only One Apnea? Why does Marco freedive?For all episodes of the Freedive Cafe Podcast, visit www.freedivecafe.comFor freediving courses and training in Dahab, Egypt, visit www.freediveandthrive.comTo support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/freedivecafe

Enchante Gallardo is a Hawaii born freediving athlete who has recently surpassed the 100m depth.In this episode we discuss:Enchanted was born and raised on Oahu, Hawaii.She went to school in California and lived for many years in Puerto Rico.She did her first course with FII in Hawaii and immediately fell in love.She spent a lot of time around the water as a kid in Hawaii.About surfing and growing up surfing, and wild ocean conditions.Questions from Patreon supporter Philip.About training freediving in Hawaii, the set up and ocean life there.Congratulations on strong performances in both the AIDA and CMAS World Championships in 2024.A black out at the beginning of Vertical Blue last year and how Enchante recovered.How Enchante balances being a mom with two young boys and training for elite level freediving.How did she prepare for and periodise training leading up to the big competitions.Shout out to Enchante's coach Tom Peled.Base training, running, strength training and flexibility strategies.Her experience with squeezing.DESERT ISLAND QUESTIONS - Patreon Exclusive ContentPlans for 2025?Why does she freedive?For all episodes of the Freedive Cafe Podcast, visit www.freedivecafe.comFor freediving courses and training in Dahab, Egypt, visit www.freediveandthrive.comTo support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/freedivecafe

Anwar Dahab, directeur général de Dell Technologies France, et Marc Deloger, responsable de la plateforme bioinformatique de Gustave Roussy, étaient les invités de François Sorel dans Tech & Co, la quotidienne, ce mardi 5 novembre. Ils se sont penchés sur le partenariat entre Dell et Gustave Roussy et sur le jumeau numérique pour la médecine de précision, sur BFM Business. Retrouvez l'émission du lundi au jeudi et réécoutez la en podcast.

Heike Schwerdtner is a trainer of nurses from Germany and also the first woman to beat Natalia Molchanova's static apnea world record. A record that has stood for eleven years.In this episode we discuss:Heike recently broke the 11 year old STA record held by Natalia Molchanova.Shout out to her coach Rami Bladlav who appeared on episode #133Heike lives in Bavaria in Germany.Heike started swimming at 3 years and began training springboard diving from 7 to 12 years old, then was a professional swimmer until 18 years old.Heike started her apnea journey at 40 years old.Did apnea help release trauma?Did her childhood in the water contribute to her abilities?Rami Bladlav appeared on episode #133 of the podcast.She doesn't do much CO2 training.Big shout out to Heike's partner Klaus for his help in training.Does Heike use hyperventilation in her statics and how much?Heike's nutrition strategy and how much does she fast?Why does she choose a predominantly plant-based diet?What kind of supplementation does she use?Heike is a nurse trainer.Shout out to the Patreon supporters!A question from patron Tom about measuring blood glucose and its relation to hypoxia.A question from a patron Adrien about memory loss from long statics.A question from patron Marc about the day of the world record.Mental strategy for long statics.How dynamic training enhances static performance.Does Heike have her sights on the depths?What complementary apnea does she do?DESERT ISLAND QUESTIONS  - Patreon exclusive section!Another massive shout out to her partner Klaus! And to buddy Katerin!For all episodes of the Freedive Cafe Podcast, visit www.freedivecafe.comFor freediving courses and training in Dahab, Egypt, visit www.freediveandthrive.comTo support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/freedivecafe

Mardi 8 octobre 2024, SMART TECH reçoit Anwar Dahab (directeur général France, DELL)-----------------------------------------------------------------------SMART TECH - Le magazine quotidien de l'innovationDans SMART TECH, l'actu du numérique et de l'innovation prend tout son sens. Chaque jour, des spécialistes décryptent les actualités, les tendances, et les enjeux soulevés par l'adoption des nouvelles technologies.

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Lotta Ericson is co-founder, owner and manager of Freedive Dahab, the longest established freediving centre in Dahab, Egypt. She has a deep history in freediving as a competitive athlete and developer of the freediving education systems.In this episode we discuss:We are in Home Sweet Home, Dahab for this one!Lotta is from Sweden and was a social worker before moving to Egypt.Lotta's early days in Dahab, starting in 1998.Shout out to Tom Sietas, Episode #52 of the podcast.How Dahab has changed over the last 25 years.Disappearance of the Israelis.The old trip to The Blue Hole, state of the road etcAbandoned resorts, building projects along the coast.The trash situation in Dahab, out of control? Or better than ever?The state of Dahab's waters, reefs and fish populations.Did Jacques Cousteau blow up The Blue Hole?The development of freediving in Dahab and The Blue Hole.The birth of freediving competitions in The Blue Hole.What happened to the decompression chamber in Dahab? How freediving competitions have changed over the years.How Freedive Dahab came to be and it's many locations.Desert Island Questions - Patreon Exclusive SectionDoes Lotta still like Dahab?Why does she freedive?For all episodes of the Freedive Cafe Podcast, visit www.freedivecafe.comFor freediving courses and training in Dahab, Egypt, visit www.freediveandthrive.comTo support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/freedivecafe

On this episode of the Sumud podcast, we uplift, empower, and amplify Asma Abu Dahab. Asma is a psychotherapist and a licensed clinical social worker based in the U S. She specializes in mental health and has been practicing in the field for over 10 years. Asma is dedicated to normalizing mental health care, decolonizing the mental health field and empowering others to live their best lives. Connect with Dr. Ed Hasan on Instagram @DrEdHasan or LinkedIn to join the conversation. Connect with Asma Abu-Dahabi on Instagram @Asma.Therapist and all of her links on her linktree linked here; https://linktr.ee/asma.therapist

Samo Jeranko is an elite freediver and top-level coach to freediving athletes, based in Slovenia. In this episode we take a deep dive into the coaching and training strategies he employs for his clients and himself.In this episode we discuss:Samo was recently in Croatia for spearfishing and the sea temperature was worryingly warm.Samo Jeranko first appeared on episode #86 of The Freedive Cafe Podcast.Samo now has two long daughters of 3 and a half years old and 6 weeks old.How does having young children affect his ability to train?Samo is working as a freediving coach both in person and online.We discuss the Norwegian Method - the advanced training methodology of Norway's top athletes.A question from Patreon supporter Matthias about specific testing for his coached athletes.The importance of good aerobic and strength bases in the early part of the season.The biggest mistake freediving athletes make when planning their season.About the 10 x 50 DNF exercise and its value.How to train Co2 with dry exercises.A question from Patreon supporter Vittorio about using dry exercises to facilitate depth adaptation.How does Samo approach the situation where a client suffers from barotrauma?Thoughts on partially empty and fully empty lung dives.On the dangers of hyperventilation.Deep dive into the dynamics of strength training for freediving and periodisation.Differences between male and female athletes and the influence of the menstrual cycle on training.Tips on the best way to recover and get ready for the next dive session.Nervous system repair and recovery.The three fundamentals of recoveryTranscendental meditation.A question from Patreon supporter Darren about rebuilding trust after a blackout.Thoughts on the current state of freediving organisations and the doping scandal.For all episodes of the Freedive Cafe Podcast, visit www.freedivecafe.comFor freediving courses and training in Dahab, Egypt, visit www.freediveandthrive.comTo support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/freedivecafe

Summary: Deborah answers quickfire questions about her life abroad, including her favourite place, international food, and traditions. She also discusses the benefits of living abroad, the challenges of maintaining friendships, and the importance of being a friend. Deborah shares her favourite phrase and offers advice for expat life. Find Deborah here! https://deborahdahab.com/ Takeaways: Living abroad allows for the opportunity to cherry-pick the best aspects of different cultures and create a unique way of being. Food is a powerful remedy for homesickness and can evoke childhood memories. Maintaining friendships while living abroad requires effort and nurturing. Being a friend and offering support is the best way to make new friends. Knowing the purpose and goal behind your actions is important for a fulfilling expat life. Sound Bites: "Cherry picking my own culture" "Porcilas moscas, just in case" "Always know your what for" Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Quickfire Questions 02:04 Favorite International Food 03:03 Favorite International Tradition 05:46 The Joys of Living Abroad 07:11 Challenges of Living Abroad 08:11 Favorite Phrase Learned Abroad 09:38 Making and Maintaining Friendships 10:38 Enjoying the New City 11:08 Advice for Expat Life 11:36 Closing Remarks

In this episode, you will listen to a conversation on pivotal moments in Rodo´s life, Stories of Free Diving in Dahab, the Base and foundation of Alchemy Rewire, Meditation, Pranayama, psychedelics and music, the Flow state, Mind—heart—coherence, Neurodiversity, Artificial Intelligence, Fear transmutation, Alchemy Rewire community events, and more. To support this podcast, share it with friends, subscribe, or rate it. Ibiza Refuge for Dreamers web https://www.oihanagalordual.com Where to find Rodolfo Escalante https://https://alchemyrewire.com @alchemyrewire, @rodhes_alchemy Where to find Oihana Galor-Dual www.oihanagalordual.com @oihanagalordual11, @ibizarefugedreamers Sound Journey at the end of the episode by Virginia & Mouji. https://open.spotify.com/track/7kXtSJeyJNEkYe6cuu3ekA?si=zmjYNZfXQ72WU4HyEnY99A&nd=1&dlsi=3871d26f132d4b4d

Originally produced between 2019 and 2021, the Lost Episodes of The Freedive Cafe were originally released as exclusive content for Patreon subscribers, then lost to time. Recently unearthed in the Sinai desert, I can now deliver them for your listening pleasure!This episode with Johnny was originally released on Patreon in July 2020.To become a supporter of the podcast through Patreon visit:https://www.patreon.com/freedivecafeJohnny also appeared on Episode #68For all episodes of the Freedive Cafe Podcast, visit www.freedivecafe.comFor freediving courses and training in Dahab, Egypt, visit www.freediveandthrive.comTo support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/freedivecafe

Stéphane Tourreau is an elite level competitive freediver from France.In this episode we discuss:Stephane first appeared on episode #5 of the podcast.Stephane was in Tenerife at time of the interview.Stephane spent 1.5 years in Dominica.How did he dive over 100m almost every three days in one year?What did his training look like, in general, while he spend those 1.5 years in Dominica?Call back to Episode #137 with Bizo Silva about potential for harm to lungs by breathing pure 02 for recovery.His experience of getting DCS at Vertical BlueAbout Stephane's rate of progression, and a 4 year lack of progression.The importance of careful planning and keeping a log.What are the benefits of passive exhale dives?52m on full exhale!Stephane's experience with squeezing.Experience with narcosis and adaptation to narcosis.Mindfulness as a tool for deep diving.What is the best way to increase hypoxic tolerance?Thoughts on doping in freediving.Why does he (continue to) freedive?For all episodes of the Freedive Cafe Podcast, visit www.freedivecafe.comFor freediving courses and training in Dahab, Egypt, visit www.freediveandthrive.comTo support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/freedivecafe

Das Element Wasser begleitet Julia Tobler ihr ganzes Leben lang. Aufgewachsen ist die 32-Jährige am Zürichsee. Die Apnoetaucherin geht bis zu 60 Meter unter Wasser, ohne Luft. Sie ist eine der besten Freitaucherinnen der Schweiz und hält mehrere Rekorde. Seit sechs Jahren lebt sie in Dahab, Ägypten. Julia Tobler lebt seit rund sechs Jahren am roten Meer in Dahab, Ägypten. Es ist das Mekka für Apnoetaucher. Die 32-Jährige Freitaucherin war schon als kleines Mädchen fasziniert von der Unterwasserwelt: «Meine Mutter hat mich mal nach Kuba in die Tauchferien mitgenommen. Ich war mehr im Wasser als an Land!» Heute zählt Julia Tobler zu den besten Apnoetaucherinnen auf der ganzen Welt. Die Schweizer Rekordhalterin bleibt aber bescheiden, wenn es um ihren Erfolg geht: «Wir sind eine grosse Gemeinschaft. Beim Wettkampf trittst Du immer gegen Dich alleine an.» «In der Tiefe empfinde ich ein Gefühl der Verbundenheit und Harmonie» Freitauchen ist mehr als nur Tauchen. Als Tauch- und Yogalehrerin bringt Julia Tobler den Teilnehmern die Atemtechnik bei und begleitet sie auf der Suche, mit sich eins zu werden: «Die Atemtechnik ist entscheidend. Sie hilft Dir beim Loslassen und Fokussieren» Das Freediving ist nicht nur eine Extremsportart, sondern eine Lebensphilosophie, sagt die Zürcherin: «Das Freitauchen ist mehr als nur ein Sport. Es ist eine Sinnesfindung. In der Tiefe der Unterwasserwelt begegnest Du Dir selbst.»

Erika Schagatay PhD is a scientist based in Sweden and Dahab who focuses on researching freediving and apnea.She first appeared on Episode #42 of the podcast.In this episode we discuss:Shout out to Nathan McClatchey for saving this interview,  and Chou and Mireia in Barcelona!Erika's ‘Divelab' in Dahab.What is the apnea RAMP test?Genetics vs Training.Continued and upcoming research to take place.Lactate threshold, and diving mammals.Do aerobic training benefits also feed into apnea ability?On Frank Pernett's thesis on..New theories on the dangers of hyperventilation in serial/repeated, shallow diving.A question from Patreon supporter Tom Way about the perfect amount o2 and Co2 to have in the blood.It's easier to hyperventilate than you think.Detecting hyperventilation with a chest strap.Deep diving with accurate pulse oximetry.Lung atelectasis and pulmonary oedema.Is there a genetic component to strong desaturation and oedema?Different lungs may have different sensitivities.Deeper dives may not mean stronger dive response.Can arrhythmia cause black out?Blood pressure and freediving.The spleen effect is not part of the diving response.The strength of the dive response is not affected by hyperventilation.Clarifying the blood shift.What is myoglobin and can we use it? Increase it?How does caffeine affect the diving response?The effects of alcohol on freediving.Can you train for high altitude with apnea training?What role does CO2 play in high altitude adaptation?A question from Tom about an educational pathway into Erika's area of research.For all episodes of the Freedive Cafe Podcast, visit www.freedivecafe.comFor freediving courses and training in Dahab, Egypt, visit www.freediveandthrive.comTo support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/freedivecafe

Julia Tobler taucht bis zu 60 Meter unter Wasser, ohne Sauerstoff. Sie ist eine der besten Freitaucherinnen der Schweiz und lebt in Dahab, Ägypten. Mit Yves Bossart spricht sie über den Rausch der Tiefe, über Yoga und die Macht des Atmens. Julia Tobler hält mehrere Schweizer Rekorde im Apnoetauchen. Aufgewachsen ist die 32-Jährige am Zürichsee, lebt aber seit einigen Jahren am Roten Meer in Dahab, wo sie als Tauch- und Yogalehrerin arbeitet. Mit Yves Bossart spricht sie über die Kunst des Loslassens unter Extrembedingungen, über Atmung, Yoga und Meditation. Aber auch über Ängste, Suchtpotential und die Sehnsucht nach einem alternativen Lebensstil. _ (00:00) Freitauchen, Spiritualität und Gefahren (23:44) Atmung (33:20) Biografie / Trauer / Verlust (38:00) Einfaches Leben in Dahab _ Das Gespräch führte Yves Bossart.

Learn about growing up as a Palestinian-American, traveling to Gaza as a kid, and how you can help stop the genocide.  _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show's “Monday Minute” Newsletter where I personally send you an email with 3 short items of value (all personal recommendations) to start each week that you can consume in under 60 seconds: www.TheMaverickShow.com/Newsletter _____________________________  Rasha joins Matt from Dahab, Egypt, and starts by haring what she loves about Egypt.  Rasha then talks about her parents' experience growing up in Palestine and immigrating to the U.S.. She then reflects on growing up in Detroit in the post-9/11 era, taking trips back to Gaza as a kid, and her connection with the Black community and hip-hop culture in Detroit.  Rasha then talks about her passion for riding motorcycles and how she has incorporated that into her travels.  She then talks about her career trajectory, entrepreneurial journey, path to becoming a digital nomad, and building the ‘Roam with Rasha' brand.  Next, she gives budget travel tips and reflects on the impact travel has had on her.  Finally, Rasha talks about the experience of her relatives in Gaza during the genocide and shares ways you can help to stop the genocide.  FULL SHOW NOTES AND LINKS TO EVERYTHING DISCUSSED AVAILABLE HERE

Alenka Artnik is the deepest female freediver in the world. Originating from Slovenia, she transformed her life and broke free of her old bonds to pursue this amazing sport and its deeper dimensions.Alenka first appeared on Episode #57 of the show.In this episode we discuss:She was in Dahab for training at the time of the interview.What are the biggest changes Alenka has noticed in Dahab in the 7 years since she was last here?Alenka got married! Congratulations!Alenka's feelings on the recent doping scandal in freediving.What has changed most in Alenka's training over the last 5 years?The important role of Tea Košnjek, Alenka's strength and technique coach.How important is pool training for freediving?Alenka describes her approach to periodisation.How many times does she train strength at this time of year?The importance of balance in life, and treating oneself every so often.How does one maintain strength close to a competition?The importance of the mental and spiritual dimensions of freediving.How important is visualisation?What is Alenka's experience with narcosis?The importance of clarity of mind and vision and purpose in life.How important is having a training plan?DESERT ISLAND QUESTIONS - PATREON EXCLUSIVEWhy does Alenka freedive?For all episodes of the Freedive Cafe Podcast, visit www.freedivecafe.comFor freediving courses and training in Dahab, Egypt, visit www.freediveandthrive.com

Canadian journalist Nora Loreto reads the latest headlines for Thursday, March 28, 2024.TRNN has partnered with Loreto to syndicate and share her daily news digest with our audience. Tune in every morning to the TRNN podcast feed to hear the latest important news stories from Canada and around the world.Find more headlines from Nora at Sandy & Nora Talk Politics podcast feed.Help us continue producing radically independent news and in-depth analysis by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer.Sign up for our newsletterLike us on FacebookFollow us on TwitterDonate to support this podcastReferenced articles:Story 1 - Office building that was home to Nunatsiaq News has burned to the ground. Story 2 - Hamilton School Board trustee faces sanctions if she does not delete a tweet where she says she is being investigated for ... other tweets.Story 3 - The Liberals unveil new protections to help renters like a common lease agreement, a tiny amount of money for legal aid programs across Canada and ... uhh ... for your rent to count towards your credit score.Story 4 - 116 forest fires are raging across Mexico, 400 already have burned this year and four people have died.Story 5 - 2 dead and 106 hospitalized in Japan after eating supplements that contain red rice yeast. 

Welcome back to my conversation with Asma — therapist, activist, mother, and so much more. We get into some psychology as we talk about cognitive dissonance and grief, and Asma shares her thoughts on how we can appropriately involve and inform our children.   Asma expresses how meaningful and impactful it is that someone like me (not Palestinian, Arab, or Muslim) is invested in a free Palestine. She sees hope in all of us that care, and that makes me dare to hope that together, we will all find liberation. Join us, use your privilege, step up, and speak up. Asma's IG: @asma.therapist Asma's linktr.ee: asma.therapist Leah's IG: @leahsoojinkim Leah's essay as discussed: on silence

Asma is a social worker, therapist, and mother. She is also a Muslim, Arab woman whose grandfather was displaced during the 1948 Nakba. As such, Asma was born into the cause for Palestinian liberation. Asma has been tirelessly teaching the world about what is happening in Gaza and Occupied Palestine, with a steady balance of compassion and urgency. In our conversation, she speaks with honesty about her own process of learning and unlearning, the need to show bravery now, and the danger of people claiming to be neutral during genocide. As a therapist, she explains what it means to take a break from the work, the problem with the western mental health messages centering the self, and why it feels like my anxiety has vanished during this traumatic time for humanity. Please enjoy, the powerful and heartfelt Asma. Asma's IG: @asma.therapist Asma's viral post: on Brené Brown Asma's linktr.ee: asma.therapist Leah's IG: @leahsoojinkim

Originally produced between 2019 and 2021, the Lost Episodes of The Freedive Cafe were originally released as exclusive content for Patreon subscribers, then lost to time. Recently unearthed in the Sinai desert, I can now deliver them for your listening pleasure!This episode with Davide was originally released on Patreon in October 2020.To become a supporter of the podcast through Patreon visit:https://www.patreon.com/freedivecafeDavide also appeared on Episodes #22 and #151For all episodes of the Freedive Cafe Podcast, visit www.freedivecafe.comFor freediving courses and training in Dahab, Egypt, visit www.freediveandthrive.com

The United States has imposed sanctions on three Sudanese entities for their role in funding the ongoing conflict in the country.

Kateryna Sadurska is a world record holding freediving athlete from Ukraine. Kate joined me at The Little Blue in Dahab to discuss her amazing 2023, how she trained for those huge dives and how her philosophy of freediving is evolving.She first appeared on Episode #139 of the podcast.In this episode we discuss:This was the first Freedive Cafe interview filmed at The Little Blue | Freediver's Oasis in Dahab.Kate first appeared on Episode #139 of The Freedive Cafe.A breakdown of Kate's last year including some incredible World Records in CNF.Congratulations on Kate's first 100m dive! No fins workshops with Stefan Randig.Donny is older than Stefan. Very important to note!Kate's challenges with equalisation and how it's progressing.Ukrainian boycott of competitions in protest at Russian athletes being allowed to compete.Dealing with the stress of Ukraine being under attack.Donny's one-man-mission to do away with alarms.What are the biggest changes Kate has made in her approach to training?Kate started working with Samo Jeranko for the 2023 season.Getting into the gym for the first time.When did Kate know she could do the world record.How did Kate and Samo periodise the training in preparation for the big competitions?What kind of strength training was she doing?How important is strength training for freediving?Did they use cardio training, too?Kate's best advice for no fins diving.The importance of managing buoyancy in no fins.How important has nutrition been for Kate?On plant-based/vegan diets.Is Kate taking any particular supplements for freediving?On protein supplementation.About Kate's swimwear brand (www.saobrand.com)Kate's plans for this year (2024).

How long can you hold your breath? “90% of the blackouts happen near the surface at the very end of the dive.”  In short, we talk about this in the episode: How dangerous is freediving really? Step by step, what happens during a vertical freedive?  What surprising reflexes help humans survive longer underwater? Who was Stephen Keenan to Lily and what happened on July 22nd, 2017?  In more words: Imagine walking 120 meters (131 yards) on one breath. Think you can make it?  And now imagine doing the same thing… diving. Miscalculated, ran out of oxygen? Tough luck, no way to breathe before you reach the surface! What sounds like a crazy, dangerous endeavour is Lily Crespy's passion and the most peaceful activity she can imagine. Freediving. Upon discovering this niche sport, not even a broken leg could stop Lily from diving into a new life. Formerly a molecular biologist, Lily became an athlete, competing in the world championships, and working internationally as a freediving instructor. In 2017, a tragic accident (“The Deepest Breath” movie, available on Netflix) involving Lily's friends - world-renowned safety diver Stephen Keenan and record-breaking freediving champion Alessia Zecchini – changed the trajectory of Lily's career.  Let Lily take you on a deep dive and explain the intriguing physiological reflexes that help humans survive longer underwater. Listen to her personal account of Stephen Keenan's fatal accident. And learn what she is up to now, writing a new chapter back home in Nice, France. Mentioned in this episode: “The Deepest Breath” movie“The Big Blue” movieWim Hof breathing method (NOT to be used for freediving in the water; can be used for static apnea)Mammalian Dive Reflex (set of physiological responses to immersion in water)Laryngospasm (protective reflex against pulmonary aspiration)Blow-Tap-Talk (method to recover blacked-out diver)Alexey Molchanov  & Natalia Molchanova († 2nd August 2015)Dahab Freedivers (freediving school in Dahab, Egypt, founded by Pascal Berger, Miguel Lozano, and Stephen Keenan, later run by Lily Crespy as manager)Alessia ZecchiniStephen Keenan († 22nd July 2017)Do you want to connect with Lily?www.enki-coaching.comIG: @lilycrespyFB: @lily.crespyDo you enjoy WHYLD? Then get in touch! Quick one-stop-shop: www.linktr.ee/whyld.podcast Follow us on Instagram: @whyld.thepodcast Find us on Facebook: @whyld.one Or visit our website: www.whyld.one

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What if you viewed your life in three complete parts; past, present, and future, would it impact who you become?Today I want to introduce you to Omar, Omar and I met in my recent time in Dahab. I wast speaking with a friend at his coffee shop and in walks Omer, and instantly I had a new friendOmar is what I would call an outgoing, intentional, and empathetic man, the kind that can't take 10 steps without being greeted by someone he knows, someone who has a smile for everyone he sees, and someone who is beautifully growing in sharing himself with othersHe shares the fear of losing faith and hope in himself, about his big dreams, and his desire to not give up on pushing himself towards themWe talk about the importance of asking why, of trying to understand someone else's perspective and experience, and the respect we can give someone when we might not know the whole story Omar is one that believes pursuing your path is the first step towards being encouraged, one that believes in encouraging others as they pursue their own journey, and one that believes and loves our differences but at the same time values the recognition of our similarities So tune in today and meet Omar, in many ways the “mayor” of Dahab, the man with a smile, and the human pursuing the depths and heights of what this life has to offerAnd to you Omar thank you, thank you for sharing your friends, your town, your time, and who you are with me. Thank you for being my dive buddy, my tour guide, and most importantly, my friend. You are a treasure in this world, loved deeply by those who know you and I hope you never forget how true that is @omar_sadek

Hear about travel to Egypt including Cairo and climbing Mount Sinai in the Sinai Peninsula as the Amateur Traveler talks to Greg from ThePresentPerspective.com about their recent trip to see a different part of Egypt. https://amateurtraveler.com/travel-to-egypt-and-mount-sinai/ Why should you go to Egypt? Greg says, "I think there are a million reasons why someone should go to Egypt. Warm and hospitable people. Great culture. Egyptian history obviously is vast, and it's one of the oldest civilizations in the world. There's so much to see in Lower Egypt, in Cairo there's just an endless wealth of treasures to explore but when we visited Egypt, we decided to go a little bit off of the traditional route that a lot of tourists go it's not that we weren't interested in going to Luxor and Aswan and doing a Nile cruise. We enjoy history, but we're not history buffs, and I think, to us, there was enough ancient history in Cairo." "So while Luxor would have been great to visit, we had enough of a time with Egyptian history in Cairo, with the pyramids and Saqqara and all of that. So we decided to go a different route and instead of heading south, head east. So we headed into the Sinai Peninsula." Day 1: Arrival in Cairo Arrive in Cairo, the capital of Egypt. Check into your accommodation in Giza. Day 2: Exploring the Pyramids Spend the day exploring the Giza Plateau. Visit the iconic Pyramids of Giza, including the Great Pyramid of Khufu. Explore the Sphinx and the ancient temples in the area. Day 3: Saqqara and Memphis Head to Saqqara, known for the Step Pyramid, which is one of the oldest pyramid structures. Explore the ancient city of Memphis, the former capital of Egypt. Return to your accommodation in Cairo or Giza for the night. Day 4: Coptic Cairo and St. Simon the Tanner Monastery Explore the historic district of Coptic Cairo. Visit St. Simon the Tanner Monastery, located in caves on Mount Makatum. Enjoy the unique atmosphere of this historic site. Spend the night in Cairo. Day 5: Travel to St. Catharine Depart for St. Catharine, a town located at the base of Mount Sinai. Choose either a road trip from Cairo or fly to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport and arrange transportation to St. Catharine. Check into your accommodation in St. Catharine. Day 6: Hiking Mount Sinai Wake up early to begin your sunrise hike up Mount Sinai. Enjoy the breathtaking views from the summit as the sun rises. Visit St. Catherine's Monastery, one of the oldest in the world, located at the foot of the mountain. Spend the night in St. Catharine. Day 7: Dahab and the Red Sea Head to the coastal town of Dahab. Explore the vibrant underwater world by snorkeling or diving in the Blue Hole. Visit the Colored Canyon, which offers stunning natural beauty. Enjoy the Magic Lake for a unique swimming experience. Stay in Dahab for the night. Day 8: Relaxing in Dahab Spend a leisurely day on the beach, enjoying the clear waters of the Red Sea. Visit the Blue Lagoon for a peaceful experience. Take in the local culture and cuisine in Dahab. Relax and unwind in this beautiful coastal town. Day 9: Return to Cairo Travel to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport. Fly back to Cairo and home Egypt has so much to see. The Pyramids are amazing, but also consider heading into the Sinai to climb the sacred mountain of Sinai.

Es uno de los referentes a nivel internacional de la apnea de profundidad. Una de las 10 únicas personas en el mundo que ha descendido a más de 120 metros en el mar con el aire de sus pulmones únicamente. Controlando la eficiencia y el consumo de oxígeno, su mente, el movimiento de su cuerpo, la presión... Respirar es algo que todos hacemos de manera instintiva, pero lo hacemos mal. Esa es una de las razones por las que Miguel ha publicado "A-122m. El poder terapéutico de la apnea" para que veamos que esta disciplina deportiva puede ser una gran herramienta en nuestra vida diaria. Le encontramos en el Blue Hole de Dahab, Egipto, y allí nos cuenta en qué consiste su forma de vivir; la apnea.

Do you remember what it was like the first time you felt anger, fear, or joy?Today I want to introduce you to Nada, Nada and I quickly connected and bonded over our love for life and the peace we feel in the seaWe also then promptly had an adventure that led to my recent injury and hers as well, There was something about this girl from the moment I met her, a tangible presence, confidence, and simultaneously a peace and gentle spirit. She welcomed me as if I was a longtime friend coming to town for a visit and promptly dove head first into adventure We talk about the value of existing in the present moment, in the joy found in appreciating the sea, the people, and the life around us, and a desire for those she loves to see themselves the way she sees themNada is an artist, both in her painting and in her words, we talked about the steps she took to begin her career as an artist and she shares a piece of her writing, a piece of her journey, and a poem of what home has become to herNada is a woman filled with passion, love, and a deep sense of presence for the life she has been granted. She is one who chooses gratitude for what life has become and what it was, and one that I have been reminded once again just how beautifully we can be impacted by another So tune in today and meet Nada my fellow diving, adventure driven, sit and write your heart out, friend And to you Nada thank you, thank you for the opportunity to share a small part of who you are, for the way you welcomed me as a friend, for surviving the sea with me in all our stupidity, and for being one of the reasons I will always return to Dahab. Much love to you my girl   @nadaaabdo

Davide Carrera was born in Turin in Italy and began freediving as a child during his summers spent in Leguria.He has was part of the World Championship winning teams of 1996 and 2001 and established a FIM world record shortly after when he dove to 91m. He moved away from the competitive sphere in the end and went on to study yoga extensively, and he integrates that into his freediving, and it was his tale of solitary wandering across the mediterranean in his 28 foot trimaran that inspired my first interest in Davide.We first spoke 5 years ago on episode 22 of the freedive cafe podcast, now we meet, face t face in Dahab, to discuss his recent return to the very top tier of the freediving competitive scene and what it takes to dive 130m deep.In this episode we discuss:Thanks to Dahab Freedivers and Carlos Diezel for letting us use the Dahab Freedivers space.A possibly lost episode of TFC with Davide?!What brings Davide to Dahab after so long?Thoughts on changes in Dahab and seeing the positive before the negative.Thoughts on the recent doping scandal in the freediving world.A philosophical and spiritual approach to freediving.Why social media conversations are so flawed.What invigorated Davide to perform a 130m dive at this point in his career, what has changed over the years?About continuing to train through the winter in thicker wetsuits.New top-secret 8mm wetsuit material on the way?Training hard to dive easy.Davide's technique has grace and beauty, should that be a focus of freedivers?A question from Rodrigo about his beautiful monofin technique.About cakras.Why does Davide remove the nose clip so deep?Can Davide retrieve air at 100m+?Back when packing and mouthfill were cheating!Davide has only had one squeeze!Davide's experience with narcosis.Static at 110m!Davide calls Spain home now.Will his son, Nero, become a deep freediver?How Davide meditates, 3 or 4 times a day.What are 'Hurt Salutations'?Join me in Dahab, Egypt for premium freediving courses, training and workshops. Visit www.freediveandthrive.com to find out more.

In this Film Ireland podcast Gemma Creagh talks to Laura McGann about her film The Deepest Breath. The Deepest Breath follows champion freediver Alessia Zecchini, who fell in love with the sport as a child growing up in Italy, astounding coaches with her raw talent and determination in pool swims and open water contests before she was even old enough to legally compete. Irish adventurer turned expert safety diver Stephen Keenan, meanwhile, was raised near the sea, but as a young man he set out on a quest to find himself, traveling across Africa before landing in Dahab, Egypt and establishing a dive school. Despite their very different paths, the two would meet at the pinnacle of the competitive freediving world, discovering a shared passion for pushing their limits and forming a powerful relationship that felt like fate. From Irish director Laura McGann, this thrilling documentary takes a look inside one of the most dangerous sports in the world, using everything from raw underwater dive footage to childhood home movies to chronicle Zecchini and Keenan's lives and careers. The bond between them propels the film's emotional journey into the stunning, silent depths of the ocean, a breathtaking place unseen by all but the fortunate few – where exhilarating accomplishments and unavoidable risks await. The Deepest Breath is in cinemas from 14th July 2023 and is available to stream on Netflix now.

Champion freediver Alessia Zecchini fell in love with the sport as a child growing up in Italy, astounding coaches with her raw talent and determination in pool swims and open water contests before she was even old enough to legally compete. Irish adventurer turned expert safety diver Stephen Keenan, meanwhile, was raised near the sea, but as a young man he set out on a quest to find himself, traveling across Africa before landing in Dahab, Egypt and establishing a dive school. Despite their very different paths, the two would meet at the pinnacle of the competitive freediving world, discovering a shared passion for pushing their limits and forming a powerful relationship that felt like fate. From director Laura McGann, this thrilling documentary takes a look inside one of the most dangerous sports in the world, using everything from raw underwater dive footage to childhood home movies to chronicle Zecchini and Keenan's lives and careers. Director and writer Laura McGann (The 8th, Revolutions) stops by to talk about her exploration of the bond between Zecchini and Keenan that propels THE DEEPEST BREATH emotional journey into the stunning, silent depths of the ocean, a breathtaking place unseen by all but the fortunate few – where exhilarating accomplishments and the unavoidable risks that await them. Watch at: netflix.com/The Deepest Breath

Shadi Türk is a Syrian former fixer and journalist who worked through 10 years of the terrible war in his home country. After reaching his breaking point in this capacity he embarked on a journey of discovery which led him to Kaş, Türkiye, and the new adventure of deep freediving.In this episode we discuss:Shadi was born and raised in Syria and moved to Türkiye when he was 18, where he studied architecture.How Shadi became a fixer and a journalist.The psychological impact of seeing so much death and destruction.Shadi was working in Syria for 10 years in his fixing/journalistic capacity.The emotional toll of this experience.How did Shadi get out of Syria and into freediving?Embarking on a journey along the Lycian Way.How was Shadi's first experience of freediving?|His first competition was a World Championships!What is Shadi's motivation for continuing freediving? Shadi was doing around 80m after only 1 year of training!How Shadi ended up in the Philippines.Shadi's current approach to training for freediving.Experience with blackouts and squeezes?Shadi and Donny's experience of narcosis from 'shallow' dives.Could Shadi imagine taking freediving back to Syria?PATREON EXCLUSIVE - Desert Island QuestionsShout out to some people!Why does Shadi freedive?Join me in Dahab, Egypt for freediving courses and training the whole year round. Find out about my teaching philosophy at https://freediveandthrive.com

Khaled ELGammal is Egypt's deepest diver and the first to reach the 100m mark. Today we hear about how Khaled left a corporate life working in oil and gas to dedicate himself to training for and teaching freediving.In this episode we discuss:Khaled was fresh back from Kuwait where he was acting as safety diver for the CMAS Indoor World Championships.Shout out to co-host Jordy Duncan who is competing for Australia at the AIDA World Championships in Jeju, South Korea.Khaled is originally from Cairo.He left s corporate job in oil and gas to focus on freediving full time.He was a competitive swimmer when he was younger.AIDA Instructor Trainer and Egyptian National record holder.Shout outs to David Mellor and Dave McGoo.Shout out to Harry Chamas.How was the journey to 100m?What was the first 100m dive like?Shout out to Gus Kreivenas and what it's like to train with him.What kind of complementary training went into his training? Strength, flexibility?Shout out to Shaza at Sharkfit gym in Dahab.Training statics for depth?Khaled's experience with barotrauma.The benefits of instructing/coaching for maintaining a good base level of diving fitness.What are Khaled's plans for competition in 2023?Discussing the Egyptian freediving scene and the future of the sport in the country.The diving scene in Dahab town.DESERT ISLAND QUESTIONS - PATREON EXCLUSIVEWhy does he freedive?Join me in Dahab, Egypt for freediving courses and training the whole year round. Find out about my teaching philosophy at https://freediveandthrive.com

Gary McGrath is the deepest ever self-propelled freediver from the UK, claiming a national record of 112m in CWT at 2022's Vertical Blue competition. In this episode we catch up with Gary since last years amazing Vertical Blue performance and examine the dark places in our mental environments, open up about depression, anxiety and seeking help, and sincerely hope you benefit from this discussion ❤️ Also watch on YouTube at Freedive and Thrive.In this episode we discuss:Second time lucky!Catching up with Gary since his 2022 Vertical Blue experience.The difficult and expensive process of getting to Vertical Blue.How does one get into VB anyway?Gary lost all his gear on the way to Vertical Blue!What turning up at the Blue Hole feels like.The journey from disqualification and COVID in 2021 to the UK national record in 2022.The Vertical Blue 2022 experience.Crowdfunding for Gary's next VB appearance:https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-gary-get-to-vertical-blueWhat changed in training for Gary between 2021 and 2022?Gary's experience with mental health problems.Depression, anxiety and how we deal with them, overcome them.Imposter syndrome in the freediving elite.Please feel free to reach out to Gary or myself if you are suffering similar issues.What advice would Gary give to his ten years younger self?Thank you for listening xJoin me in Dahab, Egypt for freediving courses and training the whole year round. Find out about my teaching philosophy at https://freediveandthrive.com

Miguel Lozano is one of the deepest freedivers in the world. He first appeared on episode #67 of The Freedive Cafe podcast!This interview is also available in video format on the Freedive and Thrive  Youtube channel:https://youtu.be/XW-Y_zBHixwIn this episode we discuss:Miguel and I last spoke in January 2020, recorded an interview and forgot to release it!About Miguel's Deep Camp in Dahab.The structure of the Deep Camp.What Miguel's been up to these past 3 years.Miguel's thoughts on the current condition of the freediving competition scene.Advice on equalisation (lack of rhythm and speed is the problem)Advice on dry training and complementary training for freediving.Advice for instructors who wish to train .Advice on periodisation for freediving training through the year.The evolution of the Freedive Cafe Podcast over time.On the use of dive computers and alarms in freediving.Advice on dealing with squeezes and thoughts on passive exhale diving and RV (residual volume diving).Advice on technicalities of training the different disciplines.How does Miguel do a 60 metre dive that takes 7 minutes ?!?!Shout out to Julia Mouce at Apnea Bali!Will Miguel return to world record attempts?Join me in Dahab, Egypt for freediving courses and training the whole year round. Find out about my teaching philosophy at https://freediveandthrive.com

This stunning geological marvel just north of Dahab, Egypt has been called the deadliest dive spot in the world. But is that reputation deserved?READ MORE IN THE ATLAS: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/red-sea-blue-hole

The Blue Hole in Dahab, Egypt is considered a submarine sinkhole, with a maximum depth reaching over 100 meters, the Blue Hole is not a beginner's diving experience. But those who had the courage to dive and explore this amazing diving site are sure to have had the diving of a lifetime, and for those who did but did not survive, they have sure died doing what they loved the most at a considered most deadly diving site. Discover more TERRIFYING podcasts at http://eeriecast.com/ Follow Carman Carrion!  https://www.facebook.com/carman.carrion.9/ https://www.instagram.com/carmancarrion/?hl=en https://twitter.com/CarmanCarrion Subscribe to Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/0uiX155WEJnN7QVRfo3aQY Please Review Us on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freaky-folklore/id1550361184 Music and sound effects used in the Destination Terror Podcast have or may have been provided/created by:  CO.AG: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcavSftXHgxLBWwLDm_bNvA Myuu: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiSKnkKCKAQVxMUWpZQobuQ Jinglepunks: https://jinglepunks.com/ Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Kevin MacLeod: http://incompetech.com/ Dark Music: https://soundcloud.com/darknessprevailspodcast Soundstripe: https://app.soundstripe.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stefan Randig is a German competitive freediver based in Dahab, Egypt. He first appeared on episode #10 of The Freedive Cafe:https://freedivecafe.com/2017/10/01/10-stefan-randig-freedive-panglao/In this episode we discuss:The last time Stefan and I talked was in 2017, on episode #10 of The Freedive Cafe! (link above)What happened to Freedive Panglao?Stefan started his freediving journey in Dahab.Shout out to our colleagues in The Philippines.Dahab during COVID times.What's it like to raise a child in Dahab?Shout out to Carlos Diezel of Dahab Freedivers.At the time of recording Stefan was fresh back from Vertical Blue 2022, how was his experience?Shout out to Stefan's coach Dean ChaoucheStefan got a new National Record for CNF with a dive of 77m.Stefan is actually younger than Donny! So he should pay more respect to Donny!Stefan's approach to training.How the freediving lifestyle influences motivation.Stefan hasn't blacked out yet in his career.The difficulty of getting paid sponsorship in freediving.Stefan's plans for 2023.About the Deepspot challenge.Thoughts on getting to Blue Element in Dominica in 2023.DESERT ISLAND QUESTIONS - PATREON EXCLUSIVEA shout out to some special people.

Pete Botman is a Canadian/Dutch freediving athlete and instructor based in Dahab, Egypt. He is a 100m+ diver,  multiple World Record holder in the CMAS Master's category and didn't start freediving until he was later in his forties.In this episode we discuss:Pete was born and raised in Canada but grew up speaking Dutch.He joined the swim team and competed at quite a high level until aged 16.Teaching, coaching, lifeguarding, and cross-country skiing.How difficult is cross country skiiing?The possibilities of youth and hangovers!Pete didn't start freediving until he was about 46 years old!About 10 years as a PADI scuba instructor leading up to freediving.Coming out of an awesome 2022 season for Pete.Pete and Olga Rodnova run Personal Best freediving together in Dahab, Egypt and Kas, Turkey.The difficulties of the Russian invasion of Ukraine on running a business.How to juggle training and teaching?Shout out to David Mellor and his first 100m dives!Stumbling blocks with throat squeezes and how Pete overcame them.Reverse packing and squeezing.Pete was 59 old years at the time of the interview.Age is no barrier to freediving!'Freediving is just about getting back up" ;)Donny gets 'narced' from dives deeper than 60m!Is narcosis just about nitrogen or are the other gases involved, too?Pete achieved world record in many disciplines in the Master's category in the CMAS Outdoor World Championship.The last championship and a rivalry with Jesper Stechmann and Jens Stoetzner.About being coaching to Giorgos Panagiotakis? Swimming with dolphins is the best kind of CO2 training!Comparing Egypt and Taiwan's climate.What does training session, week, look like for Pete?Fondly remembering the beer-can-in-the-ass chicken and thoughts on nutrition.Shout out to the Ukrainians who can't be diving right now!DESERT ISLAND QUESTIONS - Patreon ExclusiveShout out to some special people!Why does he freedive?

Blanko Kegl je kot aktivno tabornico mesto navdušilo z bogato ponudbo naravnih lepot, pravi pa, da pogreša “stari Dahab”, ko še ni bil tako turistično razvit. Z bogato zgodovino zaznamovani polotok Sinaj je del Egipta, ki leži v Aziji. Izmenjaje tam in v Sloveniji zadnjih 22 let prebiva Blanka Kegl, ki kot prostovoljka dela v vrtcu v Dahabu. Ta je bil nekoč mestece, a se je od takrat, ko ga je prvič obiskala, zlasti po zaslugi razcveta (potapljaškega) turizma temeljito spremenil. Z njim pa tudi življenje lokalnega prebivalstva. Takrat ni bilo nobenih promenad, nobenih diskov. Bile so peščene plaže in slamnate hiške. Najlepša zadeva v Dahabu je bila to, da smo vedno vsi skupaj sedeli: ni važno, od kod si, kdo si. Okrog nas so sedeli beduinski otroci, ki so sicer prodajali zapestnice, ampak ne zaradi denarja, temveč zato, da so se lahko s teboj pogovarjali. Blanka Kegl Po izobrazbi je profesorica likovne umetnosti, svoje veščine na tem področju pa zelo rada vključuje tudi v učni proces otrok v vrtcu. Branja in pisanja v arabščini in angleščini se tako učijo preko igre. To je meni najbolj pomembno, da se mi vse igramo. Vse skupaj se poje, se pleše, se igra. Ni nobenega pritiska, tako kot je recimo v državni šoli. Državne šole v Egiptu pa niso ravne pohvalne. /.../ Še vedno imajo star sistem, tako kot pri nas v Sloveniji pred 50 leti. To pomeni tudi klofuta, ki pade. Blanka Kegl

Tito Zappalà is an Italian freediver and coach. He worked under the eye of Andrea Zuccari at Freediving World in Sharm el-Sheikh for five years before moving up to Dahab when he currently lives and coaches.In this episode we discuss:Tito and Kat's plans for the winter.Only 3 people in 7 years who pissed him off!Tito is from the galaxy and the stars, and ... specifically from Sicily, Italy.Early start in freediving, spearfishing with his father.Selling the family gold for a Gopro.Tito's early work as an underwater photographer.Starting work with Andrea Zuccari at Freediving World.Working for Andrea for 5 years.Why did Tito move up to Dahab.Shout out to Kat4dive!Shout out to Gus Kreivenas!Tito's style of teaching and coaching in Dahab.Shout out to Ali of Aqua Maria! The episode before this one!Tito's first competition in the Blue Hole in 2021.Jumping from 80m to 100m in two dives!Tito's first 100m dive,Tito's World Record attempt in Variable Weight (VWT)What is Variable Weight?Shout out to Walid Boudhiaf and his 150m World Record in VWT.Shout out to Marco Nones!Shout out to Carlos Diezel of Dahab FreediversShout out to Stavros Kastrinakis of Freediving Club Greece.Detailed information on the training process for the World Record attempt.Is another attempt on the books?Biggest mistakes in freediving safety?Top tips for freediving equalisation.DESERT ISLAND QUESTIONS - Patreon ExclusiveWhy does he freedive?Hello beautiful freedivers of the world, thank you for listening to the Freedive Cafe!I'm just here to let you know that I have decided to make the big move, and from March 2023 I will be be based in Dahab, Egypt, the world's freediving Mecca. If you want to learn freediving as a beginner, level up your current skills and understanding, or need personalised coaching and guidance in freediving and complementary practices like yoga and mental training, y

Ali Okab is the boss and face of the world-famous Aqua Marina, located right at the Blue Hole north of Dahab, Egypt.His restaurant is the starting point for all freediving adventures in the Blue Hole and the de facto family house for freedivers from all over the world.In this episode we discuss:Ali's full name is Ali Rekab Ali Ali Okab.Aqua Marina is a home for all the freedivers of the world.The challenges of running a restaurant at the Blue Hole.Ali's realisation about freediving and its people through the trials of the COVID era.Ali is from Alexandria.He was working as a taxi driver before moving to Sinai.Ali's initial confusion about the sport of freediving.A free freediving course from Lotta Ericson.Ali has been at the Blue Hole for 23 years!About the special service offered by Ali at Aqua Marina.The amazing food and the good price!AIDA supplied a defibrillator for the restaurant.How freediving in the Blue Hole has changed over the years.How to look after and care for this unique environment.Shout out to Mohammend, the thinking mind!Ali's new place in Dahab town.Hello beautiful freedivers of the world, thank you for listening to the Freedive Cafe!I'm just here to let you know that I have decided to make the big move, and from March 2023 I will be be based in Dahab, Egypt, the world's freediving Mecca. If you want to learn freediving as a beginner, level up your current skills and understanding, or need personalised coaching and guidance in freediving and complementary practices like yoga and mental training, y

Kateryna Sadurska is a multiple record holder and Ukrainian champion. Kat has a background as a synchronised swimmer and even made it to the Olympics in Rio to represent Ukraine in that sport, and later turned her attention to our wonderful sport of freediving where she has rapidly been rising to the elite levels, especially in her pool performances. In this episode we discuss:Katerina is from Mykolaiv, Ukraine.She has a background in synchronised swimming and did that for 17 years.Going to the Olympics and World Championships to compete.How Kat discovered freediving through underwater photography.Comparison of breath-holding skills in freediving and synchronised swimming.A first freediving competition in Poland.A first national record of 175m in dynamic monofin!A first depth course in Odessa, on the Black Sea.A first depth competition in Bonaire.Becoming a freediving instructor and working with Nataliia Zharkova.The most recent World Championships and her results.Out-break of invasion of Ukraine by Russia.Working at Freediving World Sharm El Sheikh, school of Andrea Zuccari.The lead up to Belgrade world championships, and training and lack of training.At the time of recording Kat's husband and mother were in Kharkiv, under pressure from the Russian invasion.Shout out to all the great Ukrainian divers who aren't able to dive at the moment.What are her current limitations to going deeper?Shout out to Amber Bourke!About No Fins and the possibility of a World Record.What complementary training does Kat do?How much help did a synchronised swimming background give her?Nutrition and the importance of Coca Cola.Has she had much experience with lung barotrauma?Crucial advice for aspiring deep divers.DESERT ISLAND QUESTIONSKateryna's swimwear brand: https://saobrand.comWhy does she freedive?Hello beautiful freedivers of the world, thank you for listening to the Freedive Cafe!I'm just dropping in pre-episode here to let you know that I have decided to make the big move, and from March 2023 I will be be based in Dahab, Egypt, the world's freediving Mecca. If you want to learn freediving as a beginner, level up your current skills and understanding, or need personalised coaching and guidance in freediving and complementary practices like yoga and mental training, y

Denis Grosmaire was raised in the pacific island nation of French Polynesia, travelling for island to island as a kid with his mom, growing up in the ocean from a very young age. However, he didn't dive deeper than 30m or take a freediving course until he was 39 years old. After that he very quickly rose up through the competition ranks and now dives well over 100m. Denis also has a fascinating relationship with sharks. He spends hours and hours in the waters of French Polynesia with Tiger sharks and has fought hard to win some amazing conservation victories there.In this episode we discuss:Denis was in Dahab in August 2022 for training in preparation for competition.Denis is based on a remote island in French Polynesia called Tikehau.Denis grew up on many islands in French Polynesia.Selling a house and giving up and office job to become a freediving instructor.Long background in spearfishing and diving but didn't take a course until age 39, and didn't dive deeper than 30m!Opening a school in French Polynesia in September 2016.The difficulty of being a freediving instructor on French territory.A stressful first competition in 2018.The difficulty of training in Tahiti.Next competition was Vertical Blue in 2018 and got into the 90s!Denis had achieved 105m in FIM at the time of recording.Mental coaching.The importance of meditation and visualisation.What is Denis training plan?Finding tiger sharks to dive with.The devastation caused by shark finning and what Denis did about it.Protecting sharks and Polynesian culture.The problem of Chinese vessels coming into Tahitian waters to get shark fins.Advice for people who wish to interact with sharks.PATREON SPECIAL - Desert Island QuestionsDonny Mac can be found in Dahab, Egypt from March 2023 where he is teaching unique freediving courses, providing coaching for aspiring deep divers and offering yoga and other service. Everything he does can be found at www.freediveandthrive.com

Bizo Silva is an Emergency Medicine physician practicing in a trauma center in Northern California, USA. He specialized in lung ultrasound in trauma. Bizo took part in much of the basic research and development of methods on how lung ultrasound is practiced today. After working for a few years in a very busy trauma center in Brazil, he moved to the USA in 2007. He discovered freediving on a vacation to Hawaii, and shortly after decided to shift careers towards freediving medicine after he was blown away by the fascinating physiology of this unusual sport.In this episode we discuss:Bizo grew up in Brazil, went to med school there.He met his partner in New York and has lived in the US for 17 years.He has a masters in lung ultrasound and contusion.At what point did freediving enter his life?He started getting interested in freediving while on a trip to Hawaii.Took a level 1 courses with Ben Zyons.The difference between lung contusion and pulmonary barotrauma.Clarifying the term 'oedema', compared to contusion.Call back to Ep#21 with Ron Chapman, discussing the death of Nick Mevoli.What does 'lung squeeze' mean, exactly? (we don't know).What is remodelling of the vasculature around the alveoli?Not only a vasogenic adaptation, but also structural changes in walls of blood vessels.Shout out to Aharon Solomons and Tommy and Happy Birthday!Shout out to Juani Valdivia!What changes happen in the structure of lungs in high altitude situations?Altitude pulmonary oedema quite similar to lung squeeze.The gradation of different levels of lung squeeze. Not only hydrostatic stress but also sheer stress.Comparing CT scans and lung ultrasound.A portable lung ultrasound attachment for an iPad can be had for around 2-3k.Link to lung ultrasound study I participated in during the 2022 Taiwanese Cup.What issues did Bizo bring up with that study?What are B-lines? Why are they not the same thing as lung comets. Clarifying the terminology.How informative are lung ultrasounds to the trained observer?How quickly can the lung recover as long as there is no structural rupture.Development of condition similar to scar tissue/'pulmonary fibrosis'Why do some people squeeze more than other?Comparing the lungs of healthy individual smokers to long-term smokers.Donny's history with smoking.Uniformity of lung injury is important.Can a lung ultrasound detect COPD?Lung ultrasounds can only see the surface of the lungs.What was problematic about the conclusions of the lung ultrasound study?How ultrasound really works.Donny's lung ultrasound images. What is atelectasis and how does it generate B-lines?What is the value of checking SaO2 (oxygen saturation) after dives?What is CPAP and what can it do for us?The problem with pure O2!What is the benefit of recovery breath and should we still do it?Should we pack after the dive?Anecdote of a man who saved himself from heart attack with coughing.What is SIPE (swimming induced pulmonary oedema)?Difficulty of monitoring O2 and doing lung ultrasound while in the water.What is the current state of competition medical care?DESERT ISLAND QUESTIONS - PATREON EXCLUSIVEWhy does Bizo freedive?Donny Mac can be found in Dahab, Egypt from March 2023 where he is teaching unique freediving courses, providing coaching for aspiring deep divers and offering yoga and other service. Everything he does can be found at www.freediveandthrive.com

Carlos Diezel is a freediving athlete from Brazil and manager of the world famous Dahab Freedivers school in Egypt.In this episode we discuss:Carlos is from Brazil.The underwater world of Brazil's coast.Discovering freediving at Julia Mouce's Apnea Bali, via Mike Board's Freedive Gili!Carlos is getting steadily deeper and loves depthCarlos is currently coached by Julia Mouce.The issue of diving for the numbers.Carlos did his last comp with a broken ankle!Discovering new layers of relaxation in Free Immersion.What kinds of complementary training does Carlos do to support his diving?Why and how could Carlos choose Dahab to live with his family?Carlos was a mechanical engineer in his previous life.Loving or hating Dahab, or both at the same time?Shoutouts to Dahab Freedivers founders Miguel Lozano, Pascal Berger and Stephen Keenan.What is the long term vision for Dahab Freedivers?Carlos' love of teaching.Some great advice for instructors.DESERT ISLAND QUESTIONS | PATREON EXCLUSIVEShout out to important people.How to find Carlos.Why does he freedive?