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450 - Save the Fear for Later; Discipline, Fear Management & Survival Lessons from Champion Freediver Anna von Boetticher

450 - Save the Fear for Later; Discipline, Fear Management & Survival Lessons from Champion Freediver Anna von Boetticher

From The Strenuous Life Podcast

September 10, 2026 · 1:28:13 · E450

Anna von Boetticher is a freediving champion, and she joins us today to share her profound insights into the fascinating world of freediving, its disciplines, risks, and the incredible adaptability of the human body. Discover how mental strength, safety protocols, and physiological limits can be used in other sports involving risk and pushing yourself to the limits. Topics include...

  • Diving underneath the ice of Greenland without SCBA - The discipline and rules of freediving - Physiological limits of the human body - Carryover of freediving training to other sports, including jiu-jitsu - Mental strength and managing your fear - Shallow water blackout, the biggest risk in freediving - Risk management in freediving and other extreme sports - Training techniques adapted for the Navy SEALS and rescue professionals - The importance of self-awareness in extreme sports Follow Anna on Instagram at @freediveanna

Check out The Strenuous Life Podcast on our YouTube channel as well: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIdxKkoOmxU

Cheers,
Stephan Kesting

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