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Sep 16
1h 21m

#105: Freediving & Mental Mastery - Will...

FitMind: Neuroscience, Meditation & Mental Fitness Training
About this episode

World champion freediver Will Trubridge explores the depths of the mind and ocean, sharing mental techniques honed through decades of extreme performance.

In this episode, he explains how breathwork, mindfulness, and what he calls the “mental immune system” can help us face fear, build resilience, and expand awareness.

Discover how lessons from the deep sea translate into a healthier, more conscious life on land.

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Website: www.fitmind.org

SHOW NOTES

00:00 | Intro to Will Trubridge

01:21 | Will’s Background & Early Freediving

04:59 | Role of Breathwork

09:43 | Physiological Adaptations Underwater

14:16 | Overcoming Fear and Mental Barriers

19:41 | Consciousness in Freediving

26:23 | Parallels to Meditation

31:59 | Limits of the Mind

39:56 | The Mental Immune System

43:59 | Practical Mental Techniques

50:26 | Applying Freediving Lessons to Life

54:53 | Science of Freediving

1:01:31 | Mind-Body Connection

1:09:41 | Awareness Training & Breathwork Exercises

1:14:59 | Closing Insights

Website: https://www.williamtrubridge.com

Mental Immune System: https://mentalimmunesystem.com

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