Total Beginner Freedive Podcast Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:29:51 -0400 https://freedivepodcast.buzzsprout.com en-us © 2026 Total Beginner Freedive Podcast yes 0311c016-8080-5de1-8c5a-4151aa995338 Freedive Nomad episodic false Just watched the "Deepest Breath" on Netflix and want to learn more about freediving? Or maybe you just want to learn more about freediving before making an investment into a freedive course. If so, this podcast for you. In a series of 5-10 minute episodes you will learn all you need to know before you begin your freediving journey. For experienced freedivers, this podcast is perfect to share with your friends and loved ones to educate them about the art of one breath diving. 

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Freedive Nomad https://storage.buzzsprout.com/u6mqhs1wzfs1cwyqukkh3177l6m7?.jpg Total Beginner Freedive Podcast Ep#18 Therapeutic Benefits of Freediving Ep#18 Therapeutic Benefits of Freediving This conversation explores the profound connection between freediving and mental health, highlighting how the practice can serve as a therapeutic tool for self-regulation, anxiety management, and personal transformation. Elaine, a licensed therapist and freediving instructor, shares her journey and insights on how freediving can help individuals confront their fears, enhance their mental wellness, and build a supportive community. The discussion also covers practical techniques for breath control, the importance of the mammalian dive reflex, and the role of community in fostering a sense of belonging and safety.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Freediving and Mental Health
00:00 Cognitive Reframing and Skill Development
37:30 The Importance of Play in Learning
39:16 Emotional Releases and Catharsis Underwater
42:45 Practical Tools for Relaxation Before Dives
46:36 Land-Based Techniques for Divers
50:32 Transformations and Breakthroughs in Freediving
52:45 The Therapeutic Alliance in Healing
54:25 Mindset Shifts in Freediving
56:17 Building Confidence Through Freediving
57:42 The Social Aspect of Freediving
59:53 Personal Growth Through Freediving
01:00:33 Transformative Journey of a Therapist
01:04:05 Integrating Mental Health and Freediving
01:05:27 Upcoming Retreats and Community Building


Freedive Retreat Landing Page https://www.freedivenomadtaiwan.com/r...

Click to Get On Retreat E-mail Updates https://sendfox.com/lp/3e6znp

Elaine's Instagram   / theunderwatertherapist 

Elaine’s Website

]]> This conversation explores the profound connection between freediving and mental health, highlighting how the practice can serve as a therapeutic tool for self-regulation, anxiety management, and personal transformation. Elaine, a licensed therapist and freediving instructor, shares her journey and insights on how freediving can help individuals confront their fears, enhance their mental wellness, and build a supportive community. The discussion also covers practical techniques for breath control, the importance of the mammalian dive reflex, and the role of community in fostering a sense of belonging and safety.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Freediving and Mental Health
00:00 Cognitive Reframing and Skill Development
37:30 The Importance of Play in Learning
39:16 Emotional Releases and Catharsis Underwater
42:45 Practical Tools for Relaxation Before Dives
46:36 Land-Based Techniques for Divers
50:32 Transformations and Breakthroughs in Freediving
52:45 The Therapeutic Alliance in Healing
54:25 Mindset Shifts in Freediving
56:17 Building Confidence Through Freediving
57:42 The Social Aspect of Freediving
59:53 Personal Growth Through Freediving
01:00:33 Transformative Journey of a Therapist
01:04:05 Integrating Mental Health and Freediving
01:05:27 Upcoming Retreats and Community Building


Freedive Retreat Landing Page https://www.freedivenomadtaiwan.com/r...

Click to Get On Retreat E-mail Updates https://sendfox.com/lp/3e6znp

Elaine's Instagram   / theunderwatertherapist 

Elaine’s Website

]]> Freedive Nomad Buzzsprout-16862241 Wed, 26 Mar 2025 02:00:00 -0400 4359 freediving, mental health, anxiety, panic attacks, freedive, breathwork, nervous system 1 18 full false Ep#17 -Ultimate Freedive Festival - Adam Stern's Deep Week Ep#17 -Ultimate Freedive Festival - Adam Stern's Deep Week In this episode, we pivot to a format we will do more of in the future, interviews.  We have Adam Stern,  multiple Australian national record holder to announce Deep Week in Taiwan, the premier freediving festival held globally in different freediving hot spots like the Philippines, Bali, Croatia, and Bahamas.

Mentioned in this Episode

Deep Week Taiwan landing page

Take courses or training from me - Freedive Nomad Taiwan

Leave a review on Apple Podcast

You Can Find Me At

My blog and where this podcast lives

Message me here

Information about taking a freedive course from me in Taiwan

Freedive Nomad Instagram Account

Freedive Nomad Facebook Group

Freedive Nomad Youtube Channel

Podcast Media Kit


]]> In this episode, we pivot to a format we will do more of in the future, interviews.  We have Adam Stern,  multiple Australian national record holder to announce Deep Week in Taiwan, the premier freediving festival held globally in different freediving hot spots like the Philippines, Bali, Croatia, and Bahamas.

Mentioned in this Episode

Deep Week Taiwan landing page

Take courses or training from me - Freedive Nomad Taiwan

Leave a review on Apple Podcast

You Can Find Me At

My blog and where this podcast lives

Message me here

Information about taking a freedive course from me in Taiwan

Freedive Nomad Instagram Account

Freedive Nomad Facebook Group

Freedive Nomad Youtube Channel

Podcast Media Kit


]]> Freedive Nomad Buzzsprout-12749302 Sun, 30 Apr 2023 04:00:00 -0400 969 1 17 full false Episode #16 - Freedive Course Preparation Episode #16 - Freedive Course Preparation In this episode we go over how to prepare for your first freedive course and a few things to note when you are on your course.

Mentioned in this Episode

Ted Harty's Freediving Summit

YouTube Playlist with Adam Stern's equalization lesson, VD Freediving soft palate exercise and reef safe sunscreen

Leave a review on Apple Podcast

Resources

Join the podcast Facebook Group to get updated when new episode or other content gets published.

Free Beginner FAQ E-book Sign Up - perfect for the total beginner to learn the basics about freediving

Send episode topic ideas or questions to ray@freedivenomad.com

Show us some love by buying from our affiliates partners:

Synctuition - my favorite meditation app and I've tried A LOT

Blue Cannatine - the BEST nootropic to get my brain to function optimally after diving. 10% discount with that link

Buy Me A Coffee - I love coffee, buying me a cup would be much appreciated

Online Theory Course with Me - 1.5 hours online class, manual and online test included

You Can Find Me At

My blog and where this podcast lives

Information about taking a freedive course from me in Taiwan

Freedive Nomad Instagram Account

Freedive Nomad Facebook Group

Freedive Nomad Youtube Channel

Podcast Media Kit


]]> In this episode we go over how to prepare for your first freedive course and a few things to note when you are on your course.

Mentioned in this Episode

Ted Harty's Freediving Summit

YouTube Playlist with Adam Stern's equalization lesson, VD Freediving soft palate exercise and reef safe sunscreen

Leave a review on Apple Podcast

Resources

Join the podcast Facebook Group to get updated when new episode or other content gets published.

Free Beginner FAQ E-book Sign Up - perfect for the total beginner to learn the basics about freediving

Send episode topic ideas or questions to ray@freedivenomad.com

Show us some love by buying from our affiliates partners:

Synctuition - my favorite meditation app and I've tried A LOT

Blue Cannatine - the BEST nootropic to get my brain to function optimally after diving. 10% discount with that link

Buy Me A Coffee - I love coffee, buying me a cup would be much appreciated

Online Theory Course with Me - 1.5 hours online class, manual and online test included

You Can Find Me At

My blog and where this podcast lives

Information about taking a freedive course from me in Taiwan

Freedive Nomad Instagram Account

Freedive Nomad Facebook Group

Freedive Nomad Youtube Channel

Podcast Media Kit


]]> Freedive Nomad Buzzsprout-9938271 Sun, 23 Jan 2022 19:00:00 -0500 1019 1 16 full false Episode #15 - Freediving and Reddit Episode #15 - Freediving and Reddit In this episode we go over two topics I often see on the Freediving sub-reddit.

- Is a freediving course worth it?
- Practicing static breath holds before a freedive course.

Mentioned in this Episode

Synctuition - my favorite meditation app and I've tried A LOT

Unleash Your Static Apnea Power - 4 week breath hold training program e-book

Resources

Join the podcast Facebook Group to get updated when new episode or other content gets published.

Free Beginner FAQ E-book Sign Up - perfect for the total beginner to learn the basics about freediving

Send episode topic ideas or questions to ray@freedivenomad.com

Show us some love by buying from our affiliates partners:

Blue Cannatine - the BEST nootropic to get my brain to function optimally after diving. 10% discount with that link

Buy Me A Coffee - I love coffee, buying me a cup would be much appreciated

Online Theory Course with Me - 1.5 hours online class, manual and online test included

You Can Find Me At

My blog and where this podcast lives

Information about taking a freedive course from me in Taiwan

Freedive Nomad Instagram Account

Freedive Nomad Facebook Group

Freedive Nomad Youtube Channel

Podcast Media Kit


]]> In this episode we go over two topics I often see on the Freediving sub-reddit.

- Is a freediving course worth it?
- Practicing static breath holds before a freedive course.

Mentioned in this Episode

Synctuition - my favorite meditation app and I've tried A LOT

Unleash Your Static Apnea Power - 4 week breath hold training program e-book

Resources

Join the podcast Facebook Group to get updated when new episode or other content gets published.

Free Beginner FAQ E-book Sign Up - perfect for the total beginner to learn the basics about freediving

Send episode topic ideas or questions to ray@freedivenomad.com

Show us some love by buying from our affiliates partners:

Blue Cannatine - the BEST nootropic to get my brain to function optimally after diving. 10% discount with that link

Buy Me A Coffee - I love coffee, buying me a cup would be much appreciated

Online Theory Course with Me - 1.5 hours online class, manual and online test included

You Can Find Me At

My blog and where this podcast lives

Information about taking a freedive course from me in Taiwan

Freedive Nomad Instagram Account

Freedive Nomad Facebook Group

Freedive Nomad Youtube Channel

Podcast Media Kit


]]> Freedive Nomad Buzzsprout-9442367 Wed, 27 Oct 2021 09:00:00 -0400 717 1 15 full false Episode #14 - 3.5 Step to Choosing a Freedive Wetsuit Episode #14 - 3.5 Step to Choosing a Freedive Wetsuit Choosing your first freedive wetsuit is one of the most important equipment decisions you will make at the beginning of your freedive journey and in this episode we break down the considerations you need to make when deciding.

My favorite off the rack wetsuit -> Waihana Wetsuits - the coolest looking wetsuits using eco-friendly neoprene. Use the coupon code FREEDIVENOMAD for 10% off on purchases over US$100

FURTHER READING - Molchanovs blog about choosing a wetsuit and use coupon code FREEDIVENOMAD if you buy anything in their store to save 10%

Resources

Join the podcast Facebook Group to get updated when new episode or other content gets published.

Free Beginner FAQ E-book Sign Up - perfect for the total beginner to learn the basics about freediving

Send episode topic ideas or questions to ray@freedivenomad.com

Show us some love by buying from our affiliates partners:

Synctuition - my favorite meditation app and I've tried A LOT

Blue Cannatine - the BEST nootropic to get my brain to function optimally after diving. 10% discount with that link

Buy Me A Coffee - I love coffee, buying me a cup would be much appreciated

Online Theory Course with Me - 1.5 hours online class, manual and online test included

You Can Find Me At

My blog and where this podcast lives

Information about taking a freedive course from me in Taiwan

Freedive Nomad Instagram Account

Freedive Nomad Facebook Group

Freedive Nomad Youtube Channel

Podcast Media Kit


]]> Choosing your first freedive wetsuit is one of the most important equipment decisions you will make at the beginning of your freedive journey and in this episode we break down the considerations you need to make when deciding.

My favorite off the rack wetsuit -> Waihana Wetsuits - the coolest looking wetsuits using eco-friendly neoprene. Use the coupon code FREEDIVENOMAD for 10% off on purchases over US$100

FURTHER READING - Molchanovs blog about choosing a wetsuit and use coupon code FREEDIVENOMAD if you buy anything in their store to save 10%

Resources

Join the podcast Facebook Group to get updated when new episode or other content gets published.

Free Beginner FAQ E-book Sign Up - perfect for the total beginner to learn the basics about freediving

Send episode topic ideas or questions to ray@freedivenomad.com

Show us some love by buying from our affiliates partners:

Synctuition - my favorite meditation app and I've tried A LOT

Blue Cannatine - the BEST nootropic to get my brain to function optimally after diving. 10% discount with that link

Buy Me A Coffee - I love coffee, buying me a cup would be much appreciated

Online Theory Course with Me - 1.5 hours online class, manual and online test included

You Can Find Me At

My blog and where this podcast lives

Information about taking a freedive course from me in Taiwan

Freedive Nomad Instagram Account

Freedive Nomad Facebook Group

Freedive Nomad Youtube Channel

Podcast Media Kit


]]> Freedive Nomad Buzzsprout-9353421 Tue, 12 Oct 2021 04:00:00 -0400 671 1 14 full false Episode #13 - How to Choose a Freedive Course Episode #13 - How to Choose a Freedive Course Decided to take a freedive course?

What to look for in a course or instructor?

Special guest Ted Harty, former US National record holder goes over the 9 best questions to ask a freedive instructor when choosing a course.

Free online courses Ted mentioned in podcast

Ted's freedive podcast Freedive Live

My top recommendation for fins for beginners -> Molchanovs Core Silicon Fins here - use coupon code FREEDIVENOMAD for 10% off.

This podcast is brought to you by Octopus Freediving

Resources

Join Facebook Group

Free Beginner FAQ E-book Sign Up

Send episode topic ideas or questions to ray@freedivenomad.com

Show us some love by buying from our affiliates partners:

Synctuition - my favorite meditation app and I've tried A LOT

Waihana Wetsuits - the coolest looking wetsuits using eco-friendly neoprene. Use the coupon code FREEDIVENOMAD for 10% over US$100

Blue Cannatine - the BEST nootropic to get my brain to function optimally after diving. 10% discount with that link

Buy Me A Coffee - I love coffee, buying me a cup would be much appreciated

Online Theory Course with Me - 1.5 hours online class, manual and online test included

You Can Find Me At

My blog and where this podcast lives

Information about taking a freedive course from me in Taiwan

Freedive Nomad Instagram Account

Freedive Nomad Facebook Group

Freedive Nomad Youtube Channel

Podcast Media Kit


]]> Decided to take a freedive course?

What to look for in a course or instructor?

Special guest Ted Harty, former US National record holder goes over the 9 best questions to ask a freedive instructor when choosing a course.

Free online courses Ted mentioned in podcast

Ted's freedive podcast Freedive Live

My top recommendation for fins for beginners -> Molchanovs Core Silicon Fins here - use coupon code FREEDIVENOMAD for 10% off.

This podcast is brought to you by Octopus Freediving

Resources

Join Facebook Group

Free Beginner FAQ E-book Sign Up

Send episode topic ideas or questions to ray@freedivenomad.com

Show us some love by buying from our affiliates partners:

Synctuition - my favorite meditation app and I've tried A LOT

Waihana Wetsuits - the coolest looking wetsuits using eco-friendly neoprene. Use the coupon code FREEDIVENOMAD for 10% over US$100

Blue Cannatine - the BEST nootropic to get my brain to function optimally after diving. 10% discount with that link

Buy Me A Coffee - I love coffee, buying me a cup would be much appreciated

Online Theory Course with Me - 1.5 hours online class, manual and online test included

You Can Find Me At

My blog and where this podcast lives

Information about taking a freedive course from me in Taiwan

Freedive Nomad Instagram Account

Freedive Nomad Facebook Group

Freedive Nomad Youtube Channel

Podcast Media Kit


]]> Freedive Nomad Buzzsprout-9283318 Wed, 29 Sep 2021 18:00:00 -0400 1201 1 13 full false Episode #12 - Choosing Freedive Fins Episode #12 - Choosing Freedive Fins Made the decision to buy fins but don't know where to begin? In this episode we go over some the things you need to consider when buying your first pair of freedive fins? Also find out my new recommended fins for beginners.

You can buy the Molchanovs Core Silicon Fins here - use coupon code FREEDIVENOMAD for 10% off. 

This podcast is brought to you by Octopus Freediving

Resources

Join Facebook Group

Free Beginner FAQ E-book Sign Up

Free Online Freedive Safety Course

Send episode topic ideas or questions to ray@freedivenomad.com

Show us some love by buying from our affiliates partners:

Synctuition - my favorite meditation app and I've tried A LOT

Waihana Wetsuits - the coolest looking wetsuits using eco-friendly neoprene. Use the coupon code FREEDIVENOMAD for 10% over US$100

Blue Cannatine - the BEST nootropic to get my brain to function optimally after diving. 10% discount with that link

Buy Me A Coffee - I love coffee, buying me a cup would be much appreciated

Online Theory Course with Me - 1.5 hours online class, manual and online test included

You Can Find Me At

My blog and where this podcast lives

Information about taking a freedive course from me in Taiwan

Freedive Nomad Instagram Account

Freedive Nomad Facebook Group

Freedive Nomad Youtube Channel

Podcast Media Kit


]]> Made the decision to buy fins but don't know where to begin? In this episode we go over some the things you need to consider when buying your first pair of freedive fins? Also find out my new recommended fins for beginners.

You can buy the Molchanovs Core Silicon Fins here - use coupon code FREEDIVENOMAD for 10% off. 

This podcast is brought to you by Octopus Freediving

Resources

Join Facebook Group

Free Beginner FAQ E-book Sign Up

Free Online Freedive Safety Course

Send episode topic ideas or questions to ray@freedivenomad.com

Show us some love by buying from our affiliates partners:

Synctuition - my favorite meditation app and I've tried A LOT

Waihana Wetsuits - the coolest looking wetsuits using eco-friendly neoprene. Use the coupon code FREEDIVENOMAD for 10% over US$100

Blue Cannatine - the BEST nootropic to get my brain to function optimally after diving. 10% discount with that link

Buy Me A Coffee - I love coffee, buying me a cup would be much appreciated

Online Theory Course with Me - 1.5 hours online class, manual and online test included

You Can Find Me At

My blog and where this podcast lives

Information about taking a freedive course from me in Taiwan

Freedive Nomad Instagram Account

Freedive Nomad Facebook Group

Freedive Nomad Youtube Channel

Podcast Media Kit


]]> Freedive Nomad Buzzsprout-9198478 Wed, 15 Sep 2021 04:00:00 -0400 786 1 12 full false Episode #11 - Real Life Mermaid Interview Episode #11 - Real Life Mermaid Interview We change things up in this episode as I interview Rachel Novak, the commentator at this year's Vertical Blue freedive competition and also Nevada representative at the Ms Mermaid USA competition.

Find out what it's like at a freedive competition and mermaid convention/pageant. 

Find Rachel at

Website: https://www.aquanautsfreediving.com/
IG @aquanautsfreediving (business) and @thesailingsiren (personal)

Cover art photo credit - https://www.instagram.com/niccolostevens/


Vertical Blue

Miss Mermaid USA

Mermagic Con

Don’t Take the Last Mango

Freedive Cafe

Dive Eye

Deep Week

Bahamian Reef Environment Education Foundation

Claire Paris

Old Christen-Drew Freedive Flow

Miss Mermaid USA Instagram

Miss Mermaid Maryland

Ms Mermaid Florida

Nestle Tapping Florida Springs

SSI Mermaid

Las Vegas Freedive Community Facebook Page 

SUPPORT THE SHOW

Synctuition - my favorite meditation app and I've tried A LOT

Waihana Wetsuits - the coolest looking wetsuits using eco-friendly neoprene. Use the coupon code FREEDIVENOMAD for 10% off over US$100

Blue Cannatine - the BEST nootropic to get my brain to function optimally after diving. 10% discount with that link

Buy Me A Coffee - I love coffee, buying me a cup would be much appreciated

Online Theory Course with Me - 1.5 hours online class, manual and online test

You Can Find Me At

My blog and where this podcast lives

Information about taking a freedive course from me in Taiwan

Freedive Nomad Instagram Account

Freedive Nomad Facebook Group

Freedive Nomad Youtube Channel

Podcast Media Kit


]]> We change things up in this episode as I interview Rachel Novak, the commentator at this year's Vertical Blue freedive competition and also Nevada representative at the Ms Mermaid USA competition.

Find out what it's like at a freedive competition and mermaid convention/pageant. 

Find Rachel at

Website: https://www.aquanautsfreediving.com/
IG @aquanautsfreediving (business) and @thesailingsiren (personal)

Cover art photo credit - https://www.instagram.com/niccolostevens/


Vertical Blue

Miss Mermaid USA

Mermagic Con

Don’t Take the Last Mango

Freedive Cafe

Dive Eye

Deep Week

Bahamian Reef Environment Education Foundation

Claire Paris

Old Christen-Drew Freedive Flow

Miss Mermaid USA Instagram

Miss Mermaid Maryland

Ms Mermaid Florida

Nestle Tapping Florida Springs

SSI Mermaid

Las Vegas Freedive Community Facebook Page 

SUPPORT THE SHOW

Synctuition - my favorite meditation app and I've tried A LOT

Waihana Wetsuits - the coolest looking wetsuits using eco-friendly neoprene. Use the coupon code FREEDIVENOMAD for 10% off over US$100

Blue Cannatine - the BEST nootropic to get my brain to function optimally after diving. 10% discount with that link

Buy Me A Coffee - I love coffee, buying me a cup would be much appreciated

Online Theory Course with Me - 1.5 hours online class, manual and online test

You Can Find Me At

My blog and where this podcast lives

Information about taking a freedive course from me in Taiwan

Freedive Nomad Instagram Account

Freedive Nomad Facebook Group

Freedive Nomad Youtube Channel

Podcast Media Kit


]]> Freedive Nomad Buzzsprout-9118647 Tue, 31 Aug 2021 22:00:00 -0400 3028 1 11 full false Episode #10 - Freediving Equipment & Costs Episode #10 - Freediving Equipment & Costs This episode is a quick primer on what freediving equipment you'll need for a beginner freedive course, whether to rent or buy and general cost for each piece of equipment. 

This podcast is brought to you by Octopus Freediving

Resources

How to Check Mask Fits - Youtube Video

Facebook Group

Free Beginner FAQ E-book Sign Up

Free Online Freedive Safety Course

Send episode topic ideas or questions to ray@freedivenomad.com

Show us some love by buying from our affiliates partners:

Synctuition - my favorite meditation app and I've tried A LOT

Waihana Wetsuits - the coolest looking wetsuits using eco-friendly neoprene. Use the coupon code FREEDIVENOMAD for 10% off over US$100

Blue Cannatine - the BEST nootropic to get my brain to function optimally after diving. 10% discount with that link

Buy Me A Coffee - I love coffee, buying me a cup would be much appreciated

Online Theory Course with Me - 1.5 hours online class, manual and online test

You Can Find Me At

My blog and where this podcast lives

Information about taking a freedive course from me in Taiwan

Freedive Nomad Instagram Account

Freedive Nomad Facebook Group

Freedive Nomad Youtube Channel

Podcast Media Kit

]]> This episode is a quick primer on what freediving equipment you'll need for a beginner freedive course, whether to rent or buy and general cost for each piece of equipment. 

This podcast is brought to you by Octopus Freediving

Resources

How to Check Mask Fits - Youtube Video

Facebook Group

Free Beginner FAQ E-book Sign Up

Free Online Freedive Safety Course

Send episode topic ideas or questions to ray@freedivenomad.com

Show us some love by buying from our affiliates partners:

Synctuition - my favorite meditation app and I've tried A LOT

Waihana Wetsuits - the coolest looking wetsuits using eco-friendly neoprene. Use the coupon code FREEDIVENOMAD for 10% off over US$100

Blue Cannatine - the BEST nootropic to get my brain to function optimally after diving. 10% discount with that link

Buy Me A Coffee - I love coffee, buying me a cup would be much appreciated

Online Theory Course with Me - 1.5 hours online class, manual and online test

You Can Find Me At

My blog and where this podcast lives

Information about taking a freedive course from me in Taiwan

Freedive Nomad Instagram Account

Freedive Nomad Facebook Group

Freedive Nomad Youtube Channel

Podcast Media Kit

]]> https://www.freedivenomad.com/freediving-equipment Freedive Nomad Buzzsprout-9076542 Mon, 23 Aug 2021 21:00:00 -0400 655 freediving, freedive, freedive equipment 1 10 full false Episode #9 - Freedive Course Cost Episode #9 - Freedive Course Cost This episode we go over how much a beginner freedive course costs and what to do if you can't afford a freedive course. 

This podcast is brought to you by Octopus Freediving

Resources

Facebook Group

Free Beginner FAQ E-book Sign Up

Free Online Freedive Safety Course

Send episode topic ideas or questions to ray@freedivenomad.com

Show us some love by buying from our affiliates partners:

Synctuition - my favorite meditation app and I've tried A LOT

Waihana Wetsuits - the coolest looking wetsuits using eco-friendly neoprene. Use the coupon code FREEDIVENOMAD for 10% off over US$100

Blue Cannatine - the BEST nootropic to get my brain to function optimally after diving. 10% discount with that link

Online Theory Course with Me - 1.5 hours online class, manual and online test

Buy Me A Coffee - I love coffee, buying me a cup would be much appreciated

You Can Find Me At

My blog and where this podcast lives

Information about taking a freedive course from me in Taiwan

Freedive Nomad Instagram Account

Freedive Nomad Facebook Group

Freedive Nomad Youtube Channel

Podcast Media Kit

]]> This episode we go over how much a beginner freedive course costs and what to do if you can't afford a freedive course. 

This podcast is brought to you by Octopus Freediving

Resources

Facebook Group

Free Beginner FAQ E-book Sign Up

Free Online Freedive Safety Course

Send episode topic ideas or questions to ray@freedivenomad.com

Show us some love by buying from our affiliates partners:

Synctuition - my favorite meditation app and I've tried A LOT

Waihana Wetsuits - the coolest looking wetsuits using eco-friendly neoprene. Use the coupon code FREEDIVENOMAD for 10% off over US$100

Blue Cannatine - the BEST nootropic to get my brain to function optimally after diving. 10% discount with that link

Online Theory Course with Me - 1.5 hours online class, manual and online test

Buy Me A Coffee - I love coffee, buying me a cup would be much appreciated

You Can Find Me At

My blog and where this podcast lives

Information about taking a freedive course from me in Taiwan

Freedive Nomad Instagram Account

Freedive Nomad Facebook Group

Freedive Nomad Youtube Channel

Podcast Media Kit

]]> Freedive Nomad Buzzsprout-8973390 Wed, 04 Aug 2021 07:00:00 -0400 416 1 9 full false Episode #8 - What does a freediving course look like? Episode #8 - What does a freediving course look like? Wondering what taking a freedive course is like? Then this episode is just for you!

This podcast is brought to you by Octopus Freediving

Resources

Facebook Group

Free Beginner FAQ E-book Sign Up

Free Online Freedive Safety Course

Send episode topic ideas or questions to ray@freedivenomad.com

Show us some love by buying from our affiliates partners:

Waihana Wetsuits - the coolest looking wetsuits using eco-friendly neoprene. Use the coupon code FREEDIVENOMAD for 10% off over US$100

Synctuition - my favorite meditation app and I've tried A LOT

Blue Cannatine - the BEST nootropic to get my brain to function optimally after diving. 10% discount with that link

Buy Me A Coffee - I love coffee, buying me a cup would be much appreciated

You Can Find Me At

My blog and where this podcast lives

Information about taking a freedive course from me in Taiwan

Freedive Nomad Instagram Account

Freedive Nomad Facebook Group

Freedive Nomad Youtube Channel

Podcast Media Kit


]]> Wondering what taking a freedive course is like? Then this episode is just for you!

This podcast is brought to you by Octopus Freediving

Resources

Facebook Group

Free Beginner FAQ E-book Sign Up

Free Online Freedive Safety Course

Send episode topic ideas or questions to ray@freedivenomad.com

Show us some love by buying from our affiliates partners:

Waihana Wetsuits - the coolest looking wetsuits using eco-friendly neoprene. Use the coupon code FREEDIVENOMAD for 10% off over US$100

Synctuition - my favorite meditation app and I've tried A LOT

Blue Cannatine - the BEST nootropic to get my brain to function optimally after diving. 10% discount with that link

Buy Me A Coffee - I love coffee, buying me a cup would be much appreciated

You Can Find Me At

My blog and where this podcast lives

Information about taking a freedive course from me in Taiwan

Freedive Nomad Instagram Account

Freedive Nomad Facebook Group

Freedive Nomad Youtube Channel

Podcast Media Kit


]]> Freedive Nomad Buzzsprout-8927691 Mon, 26 Jul 2021 22:00:00 -0400 450 freediving course 1 8 full false Episode #7 - Freedive Course Prerequisites Episode #7 - Freedive Course Prerequisites Ready for a course? We briefly go over the few prerequisites for freedive courses and what to do if the thought of freediving in the open ocean kinda freaks you out.

This podcast is brought to you by Octopus Freediving

Resources

Facebook Group

Free Beginner FAQ E-book Sign Up

Free Online Freedive Safety Course

Send episode topic ideas or questions to ray@freedivenomad.com

Show us some love by buying from our affiliates partners:

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]]> Ready for a course? We briefly go over the few prerequisites for freedive courses and what to do if the thought of freediving in the open ocean kinda freaks you out.

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Synctuition - my favorite meditation app and I've tried A LOT

Blue Cannatine - the BEST nootropic to get my brain to function optimally after diving. 10% discount with that link

Buy Me A Coffee - I love coffee, buying me a cup would be much appreciated

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My blog and where this podcast lives

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]]> https://www.freedivenomad.com/freedive-course-prerequisites Freedive Nomad Buzzsprout-8908126 Thu, 22 Jul 2021 19:00:00 -0400 370 freedive, freediving, apnea 1 7 full false Episode #6 - Wim Hof Breathing Method and Freediving Episode #6 - Wim Hof Breathing Method and Freediving Wim Hof Breathing Method concludes with a breath hold that can last a few minutes or more which naturally gets people wondering, can I do this and freedive?

The quick answer is NO and it can be very dangerous to combine the two. Listen to this episode to find out why. 

This podcast is brought to you by Octopus Freediving


Resources

Facebook Group

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Free Online Freedive Safety Course

Send episode topic ideas or questions to ray@freedivenomad.com

Show us some love by buying from our affiliates partners:

Synctuition - my favorite meditation app and I've tried A LOT

Blue Cannatine - the BEST nootropic to get my brain to function optimally after diving. 10% discount with that link

Waihana Wetsuits - the coolest looking wetsuits using eco-friendly neoprene. Use the coupon code FREEDIVENOMAD for 10% off over US$100


Buy Me A Coffee - I love coffee, buying me a cup would be much appreciated


You Can Find Me At

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Podcast Media Kit


]]> Wim Hof Breathing Method concludes with a breath hold that can last a few minutes or more which naturally gets people wondering, can I do this and freedive?

The quick answer is NO and it can be very dangerous to combine the two. Listen to this episode to find out why. 

This podcast is brought to you by Octopus Freediving


Resources

Facebook Group

Free Beginner FAQ E-book Sign Up

Free Online Freedive Safety Course

Send episode topic ideas or questions to ray@freedivenomad.com

Show us some love by buying from our affiliates partners:

Synctuition - my favorite meditation app and I've tried A LOT

Blue Cannatine - the BEST nootropic to get my brain to function optimally after diving. 10% discount with that link

Waihana Wetsuits - the coolest looking wetsuits using eco-friendly neoprene. Use the coupon code FREEDIVENOMAD for 10% off over US$100


Buy Me A Coffee - I love coffee, buying me a cup would be much appreciated


You Can Find Me At

My blog and where this podcast lives

Information about taking a freedive course from me in Taiwan

Freedive Nomad Instagram Account

Freedive Nomad Facebook Group

Freedive Nomad Youtube Channel

Podcast Media Kit


]]> https://www.freedivenomad.com/wim-hof-breathing-freedive Freedive Nomad Buzzsprout-8867952 Thu, 15 Jul 2021 06:00:00 -0400 480 freediving, wim hof, apnea 1 6 full false Episode #5 - Mammalian Dive Reflex Episode #5 - Mammalian Dive Reflex Did you know the adaptive physiological response that allow whales to hold their breath for hours at a time and dive thousands of meters deep is also found in humans!

In this episode you'll learn about the Mammalian Dive Reflex and how it helps us in freediving!

This podcast is brought to you by Octopus Freediving


Resources

Babies Swimming

Facebook Group

Free Beginner FAQ E-book Sign Up


Free Online Freedive Safety Course

Send episode topic ideas or questions to ray@freedivenomad.com

You can support this show by buying from our affiliates partners:

Blue Cannatine - the BEST nootropic to get my brain to function optimally after diving. 10% discount with that link

Synctuition - my favorite meditation app and I've tried A LOT

Waihana Wetsuits - the coolest looking wetsuits using eco-friendly neoprene. Use the coupon code FREEDIVENOMAD for 10% off over US$100

Buy Me A Coffee - I love coffee, buying me a cup would be much appreciated


You Can Find Me At

My blog and where this podcast lives

Information about taking a freedive course from me in Taiwan

Freedive Nomad Instagram Account

Freedive Nomad Facebook Group

Freedive Nomad Youtube Channel

Podcast Media Kit




]]> Did you know the adaptive physiological response that allow whales to hold their breath for hours at a time and dive thousands of meters deep is also found in humans!

In this episode you'll learn about the Mammalian Dive Reflex and how it helps us in freediving!

This podcast is brought to you by Octopus Freediving


Resources

Babies Swimming

Facebook Group

Free Beginner FAQ E-book Sign Up


Free Online Freedive Safety Course

Send episode topic ideas or questions to ray@freedivenomad.com

You can support this show by buying from our affiliates partners:

Blue Cannatine - the BEST nootropic to get my brain to function optimally after diving. 10% discount with that link

Synctuition - my favorite meditation app and I've tried A LOT

Waihana Wetsuits - the coolest looking wetsuits using eco-friendly neoprene. Use the coupon code FREEDIVENOMAD for 10% off over US$100

Buy Me A Coffee - I love coffee, buying me a cup would be much appreciated


You Can Find Me At

My blog and where this podcast lives

Information about taking a freedive course from me in Taiwan

Freedive Nomad Instagram Account

Freedive Nomad Facebook Group

Freedive Nomad Youtube Channel

Podcast Media Kit




]]> http://www.freedivenomad.com/mammalian-dive-reflex Freedive Nomad Buzzsprout-8846849 Mon, 12 Jul 2021 06:00:00 -0400 379 mammalian dive reflex, freediving, apnea 1 5 full false Episode #4 - How to Watch a Freediving Competition Episode #4 - How to Watch a Freediving Competition With one of the premier freediving depth competitions around the corner, Vertical Blue, I moved up this episode to coincide with the competition.

In this freedive competition primer you will learn about each category of diving, open top, surface protocol etc.

This podcast is brought to you by Octopus Freediving

Resources

Vertical Blue Live Feed (starting July 13)

Facebook Group

Free Beginner FAQ E-book Sign Up

Free Online Freedive Safety Course

Send episode topic ideas or questions to ray@freedivenomad.com

You can support this show by buying from our affiliates partners:

Blue Cannatine - the BEST nootropic to get my brain to function optimally after diving. 10% discount with that link

Synctuition - my favorite meditation app and I've tried A LOT

Waihana Wetsuits - the coolest looking wetsuits using eco-friendly neoprene. Use the coupon code FREEDIVENOMAD for 10% off over US$100

Buy Me A Coffee - I love coffee, buying me a cup would be much appreciated



You Can Find Me At

My blog and where this podcast lives

Information about taking a freedive course from me in Taiwan

Freedive Nomad Instagram Account

Freedive Nomad Facebook Group

Freedive Nomad Youtube Channel

Podcast Media Kit

]]> With one of the premier freediving depth competitions around the corner, Vertical Blue, I moved up this episode to coincide with the competition.

In this freedive competition primer you will learn about each category of diving, open top, surface protocol etc.

This podcast is brought to you by Octopus Freediving

Resources

Vertical Blue Live Feed (starting July 13)

Facebook Group

Free Beginner FAQ E-book Sign Up

Free Online Freedive Safety Course

Send episode topic ideas or questions to ray@freedivenomad.com

You can support this show by buying from our affiliates partners:

Blue Cannatine - the BEST nootropic to get my brain to function optimally after diving. 10% discount with that link

Synctuition - my favorite meditation app and I've tried A LOT

Waihana Wetsuits - the coolest looking wetsuits using eco-friendly neoprene. Use the coupon code FREEDIVENOMAD for 10% off over US$100

Buy Me A Coffee - I love coffee, buying me a cup would be much appreciated



You Can Find Me At

My blog and where this podcast lives

Information about taking a freedive course from me in Taiwan

Freedive Nomad Instagram Account

Freedive Nomad Facebook Group

Freedive Nomad Youtube Channel

Podcast Media Kit

]]> https://www.freedivenomad.com/freedive-competition-primer Freedive Nomad Buzzsprout-8828717 Wed, 07 Jul 2021 19:00:00 -0400 461 freedive, freediving, apnea 1 4 full false Episode #3 - My Octopus Teacher Sucked Episode #3 - My Octopus Teacher Sucked Yes, it won an Oscar, but from the perspective of a freedive instructor the main subject in the documentary was clearly an untrained freediver.

He had VERY poor technique, that not only risked his OWN life but the millions of people who watched it and try to emulate themselves.

It was irresponsible of Netflix to show this without some kind of warning that the subject was not a trained freediver and his technique should not be copied.

This podcast is brought to you by Octopus Freediving

Resources

Facebook Group

Free E-book Sign Up

Free Online Freedive Safety Course

Send episode topic ideas or questions to ray@freedivenomad.com

You can support this show by buying from our affiliates partners:

Synctuition - my favorite meditation app and I've tried A LOT

Waihana Wetsuits - the coolest looking wetsuits using eco-friendly neoprene. Use the coupon code FREEDIVENOMAD for 10% off over US$100

Blue Cannatine - the BEST nootropic to get my brain to function optimally after diving. 10% discount with that link.

Buy Me A Coffee - I love coffee, buying me a cup would be much appreciated

You Can Find Me At

My blog and where this podcast lives

Information about taking a freedive course from me in Taiwan

Freedive Nomad Instagram Account

Freedive Nomad Facebook Group

Freedive Nomad Youtube Channel

Podcast Media Kit

]]> Yes, it won an Oscar, but from the perspective of a freedive instructor the main subject in the documentary was clearly an untrained freediver.

He had VERY poor technique, that not only risked his OWN life but the millions of people who watched it and try to emulate themselves.

It was irresponsible of Netflix to show this without some kind of warning that the subject was not a trained freediver and his technique should not be copied.

This podcast is brought to you by Octopus Freediving

Resources

Facebook Group

Free E-book Sign Up

Free Online Freedive Safety Course

Send episode topic ideas or questions to ray@freedivenomad.com

You can support this show by buying from our affiliates partners:

Synctuition - my favorite meditation app and I've tried A LOT

Waihana Wetsuits - the coolest looking wetsuits using eco-friendly neoprene. Use the coupon code FREEDIVENOMAD for 10% off over US$100

Blue Cannatine - the BEST nootropic to get my brain to function optimally after diving. 10% discount with that link.

Buy Me A Coffee - I love coffee, buying me a cup would be much appreciated

You Can Find Me At

My blog and where this podcast lives

Information about taking a freedive course from me in Taiwan

Freedive Nomad Instagram Account

Freedive Nomad Facebook Group

Freedive Nomad Youtube Channel

Podcast Media Kit

]]> https://www.freedivenomad.com/my-octopus-teacher-sucked Freedive Nomad Buzzsprout-8804115 Fri, 02 Jul 2021 23:00:00 -0400 474 freedive, freediving, apnea, my octopus teacher 1 3 full false Episode #2 - Is Freediving Dangerous? Episode #2 - Is Freediving Dangerous? Is freediving dangerous? There's not a straightforward answer to that question. 

The biggest risk in freediving is blacking out and learning how to avoid a blackout and being prepared if it happens is an essential foundation of making freediving safe. 

This podcast is brought to you by Octopus Freediving

Resources

Facebook Group

Free E-book Sign Up

Free Online Freedive Safety Course

You can support this show by buying from our affiliates partners:

Waihana Wetsuits - the coolest looking wetsuits using eco-friendly neoprene. Use the coupon code FREEDIVENOMAD for 10% off over US$100

Blue Cannatine - the BEST nootropic to get my brain to function optimally after diving. 10% discount with that link.

Synctuition - my favorite meditation app and I've tried A LOT

Buy Me A Coffee - I love coffee, buying me a cup would be much appreciated

]]> Is freediving dangerous? There's not a straightforward answer to that question. 

The biggest risk in freediving is blacking out and learning how to avoid a blackout and being prepared if it happens is an essential foundation of making freediving safe. 

This podcast is brought to you by Octopus Freediving

Resources

Facebook Group

Free E-book Sign Up

Free Online Freedive Safety Course

You can support this show by buying from our affiliates partners:

Waihana Wetsuits - the coolest looking wetsuits using eco-friendly neoprene. Use the coupon code FREEDIVENOMAD for 10% off over US$100

Blue Cannatine - the BEST nootropic to get my brain to function optimally after diving. 10% discount with that link.

Synctuition - my favorite meditation app and I've tried A LOT

Buy Me A Coffee - I love coffee, buying me a cup would be much appreciated

]]> https://www.freedivenomad.com/is-freediving-dangerous Freedive Nomad Buzzsprout-8787233 Wed, 30 Jun 2021 01:00:00 -0400 374 freedive, freediving, apnea 1 2 full false Episode #1 - What is Freediving? Episode #1 - What is Freediving? What exactly is freediving? It often gets confused with scuba diving, skin diving and snorkelling.

What else is in this episode?
 
 - Who this podcast is for exactly and the purpose of this podcast

- Learn the first rule of freediving

- Difference between line diving and fun diving

- Peak at future episode topics 

- Brief introduction about the show's host, the Freedive Nomad.

This podcast is brought to you by Octopus Freediving

Resources

Facebook Group

Free E-book Sign Up

You can support this show by buying from our affiliates partners:

Waihana Wetsuits - the coolest looking wetsuits using eco-friendly neoprene. Use the coupon code FREEDIVENOMAD for 10% off over US$100

Blue Cannatine - the BEST nootropic to get my brain to function optimally after diving. 10% discount with that link. 

Synctuition - my favorite meditation app and I've tried A LOT

Buy Me A Coffee - I love coffee, buying me a cup would be much appreciated

You can find me at

Freedive Nomad - where I blog about freediving

Freedive Nomad Taiwan - if you want to learn freediving from me in Taiwan

Media Kit - for sponsors, press or guest podcasting

Instagram

Youtube

Facebook

]]> What exactly is freediving? It often gets confused with scuba diving, skin diving and snorkelling.

What else is in this episode?
 
 - Who this podcast is for exactly and the purpose of this podcast

- Learn the first rule of freediving

- Difference between line diving and fun diving

- Peak at future episode topics 

- Brief introduction about the show's host, the Freedive Nomad.

This podcast is brought to you by Octopus Freediving

Resources

Facebook Group

Free E-book Sign Up

You can support this show by buying from our affiliates partners:

Waihana Wetsuits - the coolest looking wetsuits using eco-friendly neoprene. Use the coupon code FREEDIVENOMAD for 10% off over US$100

Blue Cannatine - the BEST nootropic to get my brain to function optimally after diving. 10% discount with that link. 

Synctuition - my favorite meditation app and I've tried A LOT

Buy Me A Coffee - I love coffee, buying me a cup would be much appreciated

You can find me at

Freedive Nomad - where I blog about freediving

Freedive Nomad Taiwan - if you want to learn freediving from me in Taiwan

Media Kit - for sponsors, press or guest podcasting

Instagram

Youtube

Facebook

]]> https://www.freedivenomad.com/what-is-freediving Freedive Nomad Buzzsprout-8780828 Wed, 30 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400 606 freedive, freediving, apnea 1 1 full false Trailer Trailer Launching July 1 


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