The FitMind Podcast: Mental Fitness, Neuroscience & Psychology #105: Freediving & Mental Mastery - Will Trubridge
Sep 16, 2025
Will Trubridge, a world champion freediver known for his mental fortitude in extreme conditions, shares his unique insights into the mind's capabilities. He discusses the importance of breathwork and the concept of the 'mental immune system' for overcoming fear and enhancing resilience. Listeners will learn how lessons from freediving translate to improved mindfulness and stress management on land. Trubridge also delves into the physiological adaptations of the human body in high-pressure environments and practical techniques to foster awareness and calmness.
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Ocean Childhood Shaped His Path
- Will Trubridge grew up living on a boat and learned to swim as he learned to walk.
- He spent childhood days snorkeling, foraging, and treating the ocean as his playground and school.
Freediving Reveals Pure Consciousness
- Freediving exposes you to pure consciousness by stripping away ego and sensory noise.
- Will says deep hangs and immersion reveal that thoughts and senses are merely contents of awareness.
Live Record Attempt Raised The Stakes
- Will describes the pressure of a live world-record attempt and how failure in 2014 increased stakes for 2016.
- He developed seven mental techniques in the weeks before the successful 2016 dive to stay calm under pressure.
