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Alchemy Podcast

Alchemy Podcast

Veröffentlicht: 2023-09-29
© 2023 Alchemy Podcast
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Veröffentlicht: 2023-09-29
© 2023 Alchemy Podcast
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Alchemy Podcast - A Freediver's Odyssey

Alchemy Podcast - A Freediver's Odyssey

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We are delighted to present our special guest today, Gary McGrath. Gary is a renowned deep freediver, holding the British National Record and serving as an instructor in this exhilarating sport. In his favorite discipline, monofin (CWT), Gary achieved an astounding record of -112 meters on a single breath. This remarkable feat was accomplished during the summer of 2022 at the prestigious Vertical Blue freediving competition in the Bahamas, often referred to as the Wimbledon of freediving.
In this episode, we delve into profound topics.  We engage in an open conversation about mental health issues and depression, subjects rarely discussed among athletes who consistently perform at their peak. Gary's philosophy on deep freediving, characterized by a strong emphasis on safety, has developed over 15 years and is viewed as a lifelong journey. His gradual approach included a leisurely descent to -100 meters to celebrate his 40th birthday last year, preparing his mind for the eventual national record. Now, he stands poised for even greater achievements.
Additionally, we provide valuable training insights, including Gary's preferred supplements to maintain peak physical condition during intense training and effective warm-up techniques you can incorporate into your routine.
It is our honor to introduce you to Gary, a person we deeply respect, a cherished friend, and a guiding mentor. Gary possesses one of the most resilient mental fortitudes in the world of freediving.
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Erscheinungs­datum: 29.9.2023, 10:00:00

Beschreibung

Welcome to the Alchemy Podcast. Please be aware that this is not your regular freediving podcast. Luca Malaguti will travel the world to meet top freediving athletes, coaches, trainers, and generally awesome human beings to pick their brains. They’ll sit down one-on-one, grab a beer or two, and dive into topics related to freediving, most people don’t want to discuss. They’ll chat about ego and freediving, sex, relationships, and self-love in the life of this sport and pain, suffering, and loss. They’ll be aiming for topics in conversations most people look to avoid, some are disturbing, yes, and some may disturb you. Freediving is a deeply mental and emotional sport, and so having the most experienced people opening up is incredibly valuable to all.

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