Tech Diving On Air with Tamara Adame

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Welcome to Tech Diving On Air! The Podcast where we answer the questions we didn’t even know we had! Tamara Adame aka Cenote Girl, takes you for a deep dive with the experts in the technology, the science, the medicine, psychology and engineering behind Technical Diving.

Episodes

  1. Exercise and Scuba Diving: Is it a bad mix? Dr. Dario Gomez

    5 DAYS AGO

    Exercise and Scuba Diving: Is it a bad mix? Dr. Dario Gomez

    In this episode of Tech Diving On Air, host Tamara is joined by Dr. Dario Gomez, the Medical Director of the Costamed Hyperbaric Clinic and the Divers Alert Network (DAN) Liaison for Mexico. Together, they tackle a topic that intrigues many divers: the relationship between physical fitness, exercise, and decompression safety. While being fit is essential for handling the rigors of diving, the timing of your workout can be critical. Dr. Gomez explains the physiological effects of exercise on nitrogen absorption and elimination, debunking old myths while highlighting real risks. They discuss why lifting heavy tanks might be the only workout you should do on a diving day, and how to read your body’s hydration signals before you hit the water. In this episode, we discuss: No-exercise interval: Why the old "no exercise 24 hours before diving" rule is evolving, and the current consensus on the 4-6 hour safety window. The bubbles: How physical exertion affects "micronuclei" and changes blood flow, potentially increasing the risk of Decompression Sickness (DCS) if timed poorly.Hydration Hacks: Why thirst is a late sign of dehydration and how to use the "urine color test" to ensure you are ready to dive.Fitness vs. Body Composition: Understanding how nitrogen loads differently in muscle tissue versus fat tissue, and why BMI isn't always the best metric for divers.Post-Dive Risks: Why heavy exercise (including lifting gear) immediately after a dive can trigger bubble formation and should be avoided. About the Guest: Dr. Dario Gomez is a specialist in hyperbaric medicine and the Medical Director for the Costamed Hyperbaric Clinic in Cozumel. As the DAN Liaison for Mexico, he is at the forefront of treating diving injuries and educating the community on dive safety. He is also an avid diver who understands the practical challenges of staying fit while diving frequently. Connect with Dr. Dario Gomez: Website: ⁠https://world.dan.org/, https://www.costamed.com.mx/servicios/camara-hiperbaricaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DiversAlertNetworkInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/diversalertnetwork/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/divers-alert-network/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DiversAlertNetworkTV Sponsor: This episode is brought to you by Seaya Underwater Lighting Systems. With lights on, we explore more. ⁠https://seaya.com/en/⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/seaya.dive.lights⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/seaya.dive.lights/⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, please follow the show and share it with your dive buddy. Changing the culture starts with a conversation. Contact me: ⁠info@cenotegirl.com⁠

    27 min
  2. Sexual abuse in scuba diving, how much is too much? Gareth Lock

    28 NOV

    Sexual abuse in scuba diving, how much is too much? Gareth Lock

    In the inaugural episode of Tech Diving On Air, host Tamara is joined by Gareth Lock, the founder of The Human Diver and a globally recognized expert in Human Factors within the diving industry. Together, they take a deep dive into one of the most difficult and often silenced topics in the community: sexual abuse and harassment. Moving beyond the rumors, they analyze the grim reality reflected in the recent Business of Diving Institute community survey. Gareth applies his expertise in Human Factors—typically used to analyze diving accidents—to explain why harassment persists. They explore the dangerous "normalization of deviance," the power dynamics between instructors and students, and the systemic failure of training agencies to protect victims. This is a candid, necessary conversation about why good decision-making isn't just about buoyancy—it's about boundaries, safety, and changing the culture. In this episode, we discuss: The Data: Breaking down the shocking statistics from the recent community survey regarding harassment frequency and the gender gap in reporting.The Human Factor: How concepts like "Psychological Safety" and "Normalization of Deviance" explain why abusive behaviors are often tolerated or ignored in dive centers.Power Dynamics: The complex mix of hierarchy (Instructor vs. Student) and economics (Client vs. Provider) that makes reporting difficult.Systemic Failure: Why the current reporting systems within agencies are failing to protect victims and hold offenders accountable.The Path Forward: How education, calling out bad behavior, and reshaping industry standards can help make diving safer for everyone.To read the results of the survey "Sexual Harassment in the Scuba Diving Industry" by the Business of Diving Institute click on this link: https://www.businessofdiving.com/sexual-harassment-scuba-industry About the Guest: Gareth Lock is a former Royal Air Force officer turned technical diver. He founded The Human Diver to bring human factors, non-technical skills, and a "Just Culture" into the diving world. His organization teaches divers how to think, communicate, and manage risk more effectively. Connect with Gareth Lock & The Human Diver: Website: https://www.thehumandiver.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehumandiverInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehumandiver/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-human-diver/posts/?feedView=allYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thehumandiver863Email: gareth.lock@thehumandiver.com Other resources: Article by Tamara Adame - InDEPTH Magazine: https://indepthmag.com/how-much-is-too-much-the-reality-of-sexual-abuse-in-the-dive-industry/ Girls That Scuba guide to reporting abuse in scuba diving: https://www.girlsthatscuba.com/reporting-sexual-harassment-in-diving/ Petition to agencies, please sign and share: https://c.org/QbnQGVpXkZ Sponsor: This episode is brought to you by Seaya Underwater Lighting Systems. With lights on, we explore more. https://seaya.com/en/ https://www.facebook.com/seaya.dive.lights https://www.instagram.com/seaya.dive.lights/ If you enjoyed this episode, please follow the show and share it with your dive buddy. Changing the culture starts with a conversation. Contact me: info@cenotegirl.com

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Welcome to Tech Diving On Air! The Podcast where we answer the questions we didn’t even know we had! Tamara Adame aka Cenote Girl, takes you for a deep dive with the experts in the technology, the science, the medicine, psychology and engineering behind Technical Diving.

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