As we navigate the currents of life, it's rare to find a soul as deeply connected to the ocean's call as Brady Bradshaw, our guest in this heartfelt exploration.

Known as Brady Orca, this senior oceans campaigner and world record holding freediver plunges not only into the depths of our planet's waters but also into the crucial fight for marine conservation.

Join us in this episode as we dive into his journey of becoming so passionate about swimming, the breath and the majestic diversity of the ocean.

Learn how he took action on his passions through a career in activism that includes successful campaigns against the sale of shark fins and prevention of mass offshore drilling.

And enjoy the unique connections we explore between freediving, men's work, leadership and the subconscious.

This conversation isn't just a surface-level chat; it's an intimate revelation of the profound impact our blue planet has on our lives and the intertwining of passion and activism.

Brady can be found on IG:
@bradyorca

The Center for Biological Diversity can be found on X:
@EndangeredOcean
@CenterForBioDiv

00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:22 Guest Introduction: Brady Bradshaw
02:52 Brady's Journey into Freediving
05:33 Brady's Childhood and Early Experiences with Water
16:12 Brady's Activism and Vision for the Future
24:09 The Importance of Indigenous Knowledge and Practices
29:13 The Impact of Cultural Wealth and Power on Ecology
31:05 The Value of Relationships and Individual Roles
32:11 The Importance of Hierarchy and Leadership
33:02 Exploring the Concept of Leadership Archetypes
34:50 The Role of a Good Captain
35:25 The Power of Enjoyment and Relaxation in Performance
37:05 The Journey to High Performance and Joy
38:26 The Balance of Discipline and Ease
41:12 The Power of Surrender and Acceptance
43:09 Exploring the Depths: The Ocean as a Metaphor for the Subconscious
49:23 The Activist's Journey: From Anger to Peace
57:00 The Future: Activism, Freediving, and Personal Growth

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