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The Deep Joy PodcastE18: Ahmed Bambino - The Mindset behind the SqueezeAhmed Bambino is An Aida instructor trainer, the founder of One Breath Academy and a high-performance freediving coach. He has guided athletes to national records using his6 years experience combining deep expertise in technique, CO₂ tolerance, and nervous system control. Praised in reviews for his supportive, results-driven coaching, Ahmed helps divers reach new personal and competitive depths safely and confidently. Based on his experience as an Aida competition organizer and Judge.follow us on instagram @deepjoypodcast @one-breathak @carospitzer
2026-02-1747 min
The Deep Joy PodcastE17: Jindřiška Zajacová - Growing up at DepthJindřiška is a Czech freediving athlete, instructor, and swim coach. She is a multiple national record holder and a pool WCH medalist. Thrown into the pool by her parents in early childhood, she has remained in the water ever since, pursuing and sharing her passion for freediving.follow us on instagram @deepjoypodcast @jindriskazajacova-freediver @carospitzer
2026-02-0337 min
The Deep Joy PodcastE16: Michele Usai - Fast Progress towards DepthMichele Usai is an Italian Freediver from Sardinia.In recent years, he has committed himself fully to freediving, embracing the discipline, physical conditioning, and mental strength that he believes are essential to excel in this sport.Since entering depth competitions last year, he has achieved top-level results, becoming an Italian Champion, freshwater World Record holder in CNF, and Vice Italian Champion in CWT.He has reached depths beyond 100 meters in several disciplines.follow us on instagram @deepjoypodcast @michele.apnea @carospitzer
2026-01-2046 min
The Deep Joy PodcastE15: Aaron Fisher - Static and the Athlete MindAaron Fisher is a Canadian national record holder in static breath-holding who’s deeply curious about the mind, meditation, surrender, and the nervous system. After years of studying breath and body practices and developing custom meditations that helped him break through his own barriers, he now works with other athletes to do the same.Follow us on instagram: @deepjoypodcast @theawakeningself @ carospitzer
2026-01-0656 min
The Deep Joy PodcastE14: Maria Bobela - Small Steps to SuccessMaria Bobela is a Polish Freediver and World Champion (2024), competing in depth disciplines.She is the founder of "DROP Freediving", under which she operates, teaches Freediving using a holistic approach and provides in-person coaching in multiple international locations, and author-led workshops. Follow us on instagram @deepjoypodcast @mariabobela @carospitzer
2025-12-2346 min
The Deep Joy PodcastE13: David Mellor - Depth Beyond AgeDavid Mellor is a Freediver with 13 years in the water and 6 years competition experience. He's a seven time CMAS Masters Category 2 World Record Holder, a UK National Record Holder, and the first 60-year-old to dive to 100 meters in competition. Follow us un instagram @deepjoypodcast @mellsterman @carospitzer
2025-12-0951 min
The Deep Joy PodcastE12: Davide Carrera - The Power of VulnerabilityDavide Carrera is an Italian freediver and world-record holder, known for diving to depths of 130 meters and setting both national and world records. He combines his athletic passion with a deep commitment to nature, spirituality, and healthy living; drawing on yoga, meditation, and sustainable lifestyle practices to inspire and coach others.Follow us on instagram @deepjoypodcast @davidecarrerafreediving @carospitzer
2025-11-2651 min
The Deep Joy PodcastE11: Eugen Goettling - Discipline under pressureEugen is an Austrian Freediver and national record holder. He learnt to dive in the military and in this episode he is sharing a very different approach to Freediving than what most of us are used to.
2025-11-1142 min
The Deep Joy PodcastE10: Gus Kreivenas - Honesty, Patience & LoveGus Kreivenas is a Master of Underwater Sport, Athlete, Freediving Coach and founder of Touch Down Freediving School. He is a strong believer that Freediving can save the world. Don't believe him? Try! It's proven by practice!Follow us on instagram @gkreivenas @deepjoypodcast @carospitzer
2025-10-2859 min
The Deep Joy PodcastE9: Gary McGrath - Mental Health in and out of the waterGary is a British national record holding Freediver diving to well over 100m. He's also one of the busiest coaches in Dahab. In this episode we are going to talk about mental health in and outside of the water. Gary has always been very open about mental health in the hope that others can feel able to be more open about themselves and reach out for help. Follow us on instagram: @deepjoypodcast @garywhiteeye @carospitzer
2025-10-1352 min
The Deep Joy PodcastE8: Caro Spitzer - Building a Mental FoundationIn today's episode I'm sharing 3 things that I find important to "build your mental foundation" for Freediving:- Defining your WHY in Freediving- Defining your core values in Freediving - Separating your worth and identity from Freediving Follow the show on Instagram: @deepjoypodcast
2025-09-1620 min
The Deep Joy PodcastE7: Carlos Diezel - Managing ExpectationsIn today's episode I'm interviewing Carlos Diezel. He's an AIDA instructor trainer, Athlete, Coach and Safety Diver. He's also the manager of the world famous Freediving center : Dahab Freedivers.
2025-09-0248 min
The Deep Joy PodcastE6: Khaled ELGammal - The Importance of AdaptabilityKhaled ELGammal is an Egyptian Freediving Instructor Trainer and a Pro Athlete. He's the first Egyptian to reach 100m depth on one single breath. First of many more inshallah he says.
2025-08-1946 min
The Deep Joy PodcastE5: Shereen Ramadan - From Depression to GratitudeIn today's episode I'm interviewing Shereen Ramadan, a renewable energy engineer turned scuba and Freediving instructor and athlete. She moved to Dahab four years ago, after a period of intense depression, and that shift completely changed her life. Through nature, Freediving ,scuba and a focus on wellness, she found passion, purpose, and a deep sense of gratitude. Now, her purpose is to help others find their own peace through these same practices and by sharing what she's learnt along the way.
2025-08-0550 min
The Deep Joy PodcastE4: Katharina Bötsch - From Aquaphobia to Freediving InstructorIn today’s episode I am interviewing Katharina Bötsch, a student of mine that I had the pleasure to coach for several months of her freediving journey. She is going to talk about her inspiring journey from being terrified of open water to becoming a freediving instructor and all the ups and downs along the way.
2025-07-2345 min
The Deep Joy PodcastE3: Kimberley Houghton - The Nervous System in FreedivingIn this episode I'm interviewing Kimberley Houghton, a Peak Performance Coach who has spent the last ten years training with some of the best organisations in the world. As a specialist in human behaviour, her training includes neuroscience, flow states, and mindset. Kimberley works with athletes and leaders, and her specialist training in trauma allows her to work at a much deeper level with her clients.She has been freediving for the past few years and quickly recognized the important role our nervous system plays in our diving and has since then been...
2025-07-0954 min
The Deep Joy PodcastE2: Evan Walter - Focusing on the GoodIn this episode I'm Interviewing Evan Walter, Coach, athlete and several US National record and American Recordholder in the pool. He will be sharing some insights on what Freediving taught him over the years about his diving and life in general.
2025-06-2456 min
The Deep Joy PodcastE1: My StoryWelcome to the first episode of Deep Joy. In this episode I talk about my journey in Freediving, the challenges and setbacks I've encountered and finding my way back to Joy.
2025-06-1020 min
The Deep Joy PodcastIntroduction to Deep JoyWelcome to the Deep Joy Podcast - a space for exploring the mental side of Freediving.I’m your host, Caro Spitzer.In each episode we dive into mindset, science and stories - helping you go deeper, without loosing sight of joy.
2025-06-0103 min