The Circus Performer Who Swims With Sharks - Ella Blue

Episode 141 - The Green Room Crew dives deep into the world of freediving with special guest, Ella Bogdanova - also known as Ella Blue! From her adventurous beginnings in Ukraine circuses to her thrilling experiences in Las Vegas Cirque du Soleil shows, Ella shares her journey of becoming a professional free-diver and acrobat. Ella shares the techniques she uses to master breath control, the importance of mental focus, and the breathtaking beauty of underwater life. Ella's passion for adventure and performance shines through as she discusses her experiences with sharks, her training regimen, and her upcoming projects, including a music video and a film showcasing the stunning coral reefs of Indonesia. Don't miss this exciting episode filled with inspiration and insight into the world of extreme sports!CHAPTERS:00:00:00 Talking With Ella Blue00:00:46 She Does Everything00:01:15 Deep Diving00:03:17 Free Dive vs Deep Dive00:03:29 Training00:05:44 Time Control00:06:27 Getting Timing Wrong00:07:22 Blood Pressure00:08:02 Breathing Exercises00:09:09 Mermaids00:09:55 Shark Dive00:11:58 Corals00:12:59 Touching Sharks00:13:33 Shark Attacks00:14:52 Handstand00:15:40 Deepest Water00:16:45 Ukrainian War00:18:20 Taking Care Of Family00:19:35 Acrobats From Other Countries00:21:17 Transition To Las Vegas00:21:56 The Goal Of Coming To The US00:22:29 Training Regimen00:24:26 Dating00:26:44 Absinth00:29:44 The O Show00:31:55 Vegas Shows00:32:49 Water Acrobatics00:33:58 Getting A Sick Feeling00:35:12 Juggling00:35:24 Circus School00:36:17 Hangovers00:37:08 Recovery Process00:38:18 Having Fun00:38:51 MMA Training00:39:52 Special Trick00:40:56 Messing Up Tricks00:42:44 Robots00:43:00 Lake Mead00:43:27 Hanging Off A Reef00:44:19 Scouting Locations00:45:37 Knife Throwing00:47:15 Falling00:48:49 Swimming00:50:56 Calisthenics00:52:47 Doing The Splits00:54:19 Recovery00:55:09 Vitamins and Food00:57:47 New Projects01:00:08 Hawaii01:01:33 Surprise Project