The Deep Joy Podcast

E20: Kim Houghton - Peak Performance through Physiology

This is the second episode with 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 passionate about sharing this information with other Freedivers.

E19: Caro Spitzer - Understanding Burnout in Freediving

Today I'm sharing another solo episode where we are talking about Freediving burnout - how we drift into it, why it happens and how to gently find our ways back to joy. I really want to start doing more solo episodes so if there is a topic that you would like me to explore, please reach out and let me know. follow me on instagram @deepjoypodcast @carospitzer

E18: Ahmed Bambino - The Mindset behind the Squeeze

Ahmed 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

E17: Jindřiška Zajacová - Growing up at Depth

Jindřiška 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

E16: Michele Usai - Fast Progress towards Depth

Michele 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