Consider This from NPR BONUS: Breathe
Jan 24, 2021
Tanya Streeter, a former world champion freediver, shares her mastery of breath control and the mental challenges of diving. Andy Puddicombe, a mindfulness expert and co-founder of Headspace, discusses how breath centers our thoughts in meditation. Environmental journalist Beth Gardiner highlights the harsh impacts of air pollution on health and social equity. Caro Verbeek, a scent historian, dives into the powerful connection between smell and memory, illustrating how history is woven through our olfactory experiences.
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Overpacking Incident
- Tanya Streeter overpacked on a record-breaking freedive, blacked out, and almost died.
- She still managed to break the record, but the near-death experience was traumatizing.
Finding Your Limits
- Pushing limits is important, but knowing your boundaries is crucial.
- Freediving, like life, requires a balance between pushing and respecting limits.
Appreciate Your Breath
- Pause throughout your day and focus on your breath.
- Place a hand on your stomach and feel it rise and fall.
