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Comfortably Uncomfortable: Finding Calm Beneath the Surface with Bri Heaney

Ocean Lovers ~ by Clear Tides··3 August 2026·38 min

About this episode

In this episode of the Ocean Lovers Podcast, Jess sits down with freediving instructor and ocean educator Bri Heaney for a conversation about freediving, fear, safety, and building confidence in the ocean.Together, they chat about what first drew Bri to freediving, the mental side of holding your breath, why freediving is so much more than chasing depth, and how spending time beneath the surface can completely change the way we connect with the ocean. Bri also shares practical tips for getting started, building confidence in the water, and creating a safe and supportive freediving community.Follow the lovely Bri: @breeesea  @theunderwaterculture Follow Clear Tides & the Ocean Lovers Podcast:  @clear.tides  www.cleartides.net