Interview with John Dornellas Todays interview is with John Dornellas about all things diving, hunting, and personal growth. We dive into why ego control is crucial, how good communication and teamwork can make all the difference and how letting go of pride can enhance the overall experience. John shares some thrilling stories about his halibut hunts, highlighting how addictive chasing these fish can be. We also talk about John’s unique approach called "Wolf Walk," a cool technique for building self-awareness and tackling addiction. Plus, we get into the emotional side of freediving and how connecting with your dive buddy can boost trust and safety. Along the way, we touch on John's adventures hunting for megalodon teeth, finding that balance between passion and family, and his journey as a writer and photographer. There’s a lot of great insights and inspiration packed into this chat! Important times 00:00 Intro 04:49 Welcome John Dornellas 05:51 Diving Tips and Personal Stories 18:08 The Importance of Ego and Teamwork in Diving 20:26 Advanced Diving Techniques and Safety 45:20 The Psychology of Hunting and Flow State 50:05 Analyzing the Fishing Environment 51:17 The Brain's Role in Memory and Learning 54:26 The Challenge of Hunting Halibut 01:03:49 The Wolf Walk: A Unique Training Method 01:26:43 Marketing and Integrity in Spearfishing 01:36:50 Diving into Spearfishing and Storytelling 01:37:14 The Motivation Behind Writing and Sponsorship 01:37:37 The Impact of Storytelling and Collaboration 01:39:46 A Tribute to My Brother and Writing a Book 01:41:04 The Emotional Journey of Spearfishing 01:46:08 The Importance of Safety in Spearfishing 01:56:14 Exploring Megalodon Teeth and Ancient Oceans 02:00:03 Wildlife Encounters and Viral Moments 02:11:37 Spearfishing in Alaska and Community Building 02:14:00 Final Thoughts and Reflections on Spearfishing Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android https://link.chtbl.com/Download_This_Episode Important Links @ibreathewater on IG Take a course with John Dornellas Trip with his brother Stay Zero Podcast Grab a hardcover copy of 99 Spearo RecipesNoob Spearo Facebook CommunityNoob Spearo InstagramNoob Spearo YouTube Channel Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes SpearReady | Get Spear Ready and make the most of your next spearfishing trip! 50 days to better spearfishing!Astard Pole Spears | Use the code NOOBSPEARO to get FREE SHIPPINGAdreno Spearfishing – Buy your spearfishing equipment here. Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS!Neptonics Spearfishing and Freediving – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99KillShot Spearguns | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:)Aqualyte Hydration | 10% off for listeners with code: NOOBSPEARONoob Spearo MAD GEAR | ‘Spearo Dad’ | ‘Jobfish Tribute’ | 99 Spearo Recipes Immersion Online freediving classes | 28-day Freediving Transformation | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to FrenzelHow To Freedive | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to saveAudible.com Get a free audiobook along with a 30-day trial here. Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at SpearfishingOld Man Blue | Wickedly tough and well thought out gear! Check out the legendary SeaSac HERE HohnkeOutdoors.com - 20% off with code NOOBSPEAROKamokapearls.com use the code NOOB15
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