ReThinking ReThinking: Facing your fears with cliff diver Molly Carlson
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Sep 9, 2025 Molly Carlson, a professional high diver and founder of Brave Gang, shares her journey of facing fears and mental health challenges. She dives into the mental game of high diving, revealing strategies like visualization and community support that help manage anxiety. Molly discusses how confronting fear can lead to personal growth while emphasizing the importance of self-acceptance and kindness. Through candid moments, she reflects on the deeper emotions surrounding mortality and the transformative power of bravery in overcoming obstacles.
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First High Dive Thrill
- Molly describes her first high dive from 18 meters and how time felt to stop in the air.
- She says the adrenaline made her want to jump again immediately after the impact.
Winning With The Hardest Dive
- Molly recounts doing the first standing quad half pike without a run at a Red Bull event.
- She got two 10s, vomited before and after, and won despite feeling sick.
Saving Energy For Three Seconds
- Molly shares that she threw up before and after that big competition dive because she was traveling and sick.
- She still executed the dive by channeling all her energy into the three seconds in the air.