From MS Diagnosis to World Record Apnea Diver | Where The Ocean Meets: Anna Karina Schmitt

Smoking, party lifestyle, MS Diagnosis - World Record in Apnea Diving?How do all these things come together? Anna and me sit down to cover her wild ride from speed boats, to finding tranquility at 80m below sea level without oxygen. Join us in this conversation that has more highs and lows than the wild oceans. This is also your chance to acompany a world record dive without getting your feet wet.SummaryIn this conversation, Anna shares her journey as a world record apnea diver, discussing the mental and physical challenges of freediving, her early experiences with water, and how her diagnosis of multiple sclerosis led her to a healthier lifestyle.She emphasizes the importance of mental preparation, the joy of diving, and the lessons learned from both successes and failures in her sport. Anna also reflects on the deeper connections between humans and water, and how freediving has shaped her perspective on life and health.Takeaways- Anna-Karina set a world record in apnea diving under challenging conditions.- Breath-holding can be a blissful experience when the mind is free of expectations.- Early experiences with water shaped her love for diving.- Freediving provided a sense of community and belonging.- The diagnosis of multiple sclerosis prompted a lifestyle change towards health.- Mental preparation is crucial for success in freediving.- The joy of diving comes from being present in the moment.- Every dive is a learning experience, whether good or bad.- The mind plays a significant role in physical performance.- Freediving teaches resilience and the importance of self-care.