The Deep End: Facing Your Fears with Jean-Luc Sabourin

In this episode of Skin Deep Stories, Montreal tattoo artists and moms Kirsten Diachidos and Melanie Belanger are joined by a very special guest: Kirsten’s husband, Jean-Luc Sabourin… also known as Sharkbait. By day, Jean-Luc works at Hydro-Québec, but outside of that, he lives a completely different life as a diving instructor. In this episode, he shares how he got into diving, what drew him to the underwater world, and how it became such a big part of his identity. Of course, they also get into the story behind the name “Sharkbait,” which comes from a diving experience that did not exactly go according to plan. Let’s just say… there was a moment where Jean-Luc unknowingly made himself a little too interesting to a shark. He lived to tell the tale, and it is as wild as it sounds. Mel brings the opposite perspective to the conversation, opening up about her fear of deep water and just how terrifying the idea of diving feels to her. This leads to a really honest and relatable discussion about fear, adrenaline, and what it takes to push yourself outside your comfort zone. From underwater adventures to real-life courage, this episode is a mix of storytelling, laughter, and a deeper conversation about facing fears head-on, even when they feel completely irrational. Connect with Jean-Luc (Sharkbait): Email: [email protected] Follow the hosts: Kirsten on Instagram: kirstentattooarts Mel on Instagram: melrocktattoos Book a tattoo or learn more: Visit wildmagnoliatattoos.com to see their work and book your next tattoo consultation.