Elevate Your Mindset and Master the 6-Minute Breath Hold Like a Champion | Li Karlsén
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Today I get to share my wonderful conversation with Li Karlsén, a freediver and former Swedish Army captain.
She served for 20 years before discovering freediving at 35. Li has broken records, including a 200-metre dive on one breath, and a dive under Greenland's ice. Now she helps others face their fears.
We talked about her change from military life to ocean depths, and Li shared how freediving helped her heal and find herself. She gives insights on mindset, self-compassion, and purpose that apply to daily life, and her 'Naked Island Test' might change how you see yourself and others.
What you'll learn from this episode:
How to let go of the past and embrace change
How to go beyond your fears and find purpose
What it's like to do a 200 metre free dive
And so much more…
This talk made me want to push my limits and listen to my inner voice. Whether you're changing your life or want something new, Li's story could inspire you.
Let me know if this makes you try something different - maybe not Arctic freediving, but who knows?
Timecodes:
00:00 Introduction: The Experience of a 200-Metre Dive
04:52 Mindset and Mental Preparation in Freediving
10:48 Military Background and Emotional Struggles
15:59 The Impact of PTSD and Getting Therapy
22:34 A Life-Changing Car Accident
29:07 Letting Go of the Past and Embracing Change
33:44 Dealing with Self-Criticism and Self-Love
39:01 The Mental Preparation and Challenges of Freediving
45:05 Powerful Tips for Preparing Your Mindset
55:23 How To Go Beyond Your Fears and Find Purpose
01:01:49 Future Aspirations and Final Thoughts
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