Jill Heynrith is the author of Into the Planet, My Life as a Cave Diver. This episode was fact-checked by Julia Dickerson and Mateus Salas. On the Ted side, Daniella Balarezzo, Whitney Pennington Rogers, and Jimmy Gutierrez are wearing full oxygen tanks at their desks just to be safe.
Jill Heinerth is a professional cave diver who faces threats big and small constantly – from dangerous technical dives deep inside underwater caves, to searching for never-before-seen ecosystems inside Antarctic icebergs. Jill recounts her incredible experiences in maneuvering through challenging times and shares tips on how to face what scares you – and dive into your own rich, rewarding adventures. For the full text transcript, visit go.ted.com/BHTranscripts