#168 | Anna-Karina Schmitt | Sweet Water

Anna-Karina Schmitt is a German freediver based in Switzerland. Today we talk about the technicalities of diving in lakes and the challenges of living with multiple sclerosis and how freediving inspires her healthy lifestyle.In this episode we discuss:Anna and I had some real challenges getting the interview done. It took 4 attempts!She was going into have surgery on her ankle the day before the interview.Anna is from Germany, but now lives in Switzerland.Her first forays into freediving in the lake in Switzerland and then with Samo Jeranko.Anna had a world record in the lake in CNF at the time of recording.Optimising life for freediving.What are the advantages and disadvantages of diving in the lake?Question from Patreon supporter Philip about lake safety conditions.How they manage safety in the lake. Torches, depth sounders.Questions from Patreon supporters about higher risk of squeezing in the lake.The interview got stopped! We reconnected a week later after Anna-Karina got out from her ankle surgery.What is multiple sclerosis and how does it affect Anna?Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease.How freediving and the freediving lifestyle support Anna’s challenges with MS.What does a typical week of freediving training look like for Anna?Does she use cold water immersion for dealing with the cold in the lake.A question from Patreon supporter Tony about dive response in the lake.Reference to Episode #62 With Kiki Bosch.Anna’s approach to nutrition and supplementation.DESERT ISALND QUESTIONS - PATREON EXCLUSIVEA dive she will always remember?Why does she freedive?For all episodes of The Freedive Cafe Podcast, information about freediving courses, coaching, workshops and retreats in Dahab, Egypt, visit www.truedepthfreediving.comTo support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/freedivecafe