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Freediver Janna Nadjejda Guichet

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We explore the benefits of immersing into the ocean & into yourself. Let´s rethink how we deal with ourselves and our existence. Every episode is an invitation to dive deeper - into freediving, into nature, into the mind, and into the experience of simply being.

Aug 13

Cris Santos — Fundadora da Ocyano | Conectando pessoas através do oceano 🌊

Cris Santos - Fundadora da Ocyano | Conectando pessoas através do oceano 🌊 Ontem entrevistei a minha querida amiga Cris. Ela é fundadora da Ocyano, um estúdio criativo dedicado ao oceano e à sustentabilidade. Para mim, esta conversa foi muito especial. Conheci a Cris quando ela acabava de viver uma experiência mágica e transformadora em apneia, ao atravessar um arco subaquático - uma experiência que, de alguma forma, a reconectou com a sua própria essência. Esse momento acabou por ser um ponto de viragem na sua vida. Desde então, mudou-se do Porto para Sesimbra, onde aprofundou os seus conhecimentos e a prática de freediving, chegando também a acompanhar pessoas e grupos nos seus primeiros contactos com o mar e a apneia. O seu mundo foi ficando cada vez mais imerso no oceano e, desde 2019, tem estado envolvida em vários projetos incríveis ligados ao mar. Um deles foi o Programa Atlantis, do qual eu também fiz parte na equipa audiovisual. O mar transformava-se numa sala de aula, onde os jovens aprendiam a mergulhar em apneia e a descobrir o mundo marinho. A Cris, uma das criadoras do projeto, acompanhava as experiências e trabalhava na produção, design e comunicação, em conjunto com uma equipa multidisciplinar e vários parceiros ligados ao oceano. Juntos, criaram uma experiência que permitia às crianças explorar o mundo subaquático, conhecer melhor a vida marinha e, sobretudo, desenvolver uma relação mais próxima, consciente e responsável com o oceano. Outro projeto maravilhoso em que está envolvida é o Norte Surf Fest, um evento que tive oportunidade de conhecer no ano passado e onde conheci uma das minhas grandes inspirações - Bethany Hamilton. O evento cresce a cada ano e cruza o surf com a cultura, a música e a comunidade. A Ocyano assina o design e a comunicação do evento. Mas o oceano também a levou a proteger a terra. Juntamente com um grupo de pessoas, que inclui a sua parceira Marta, do Boleias da Marta, criou um movimento cívico para lutar pela proteção das áreas naturais de Sesimbra e pela preservação deste lugar tão especial. Através do design, da comunicação e da criação de experiências, a Cris tem conseguido fazer algo que vai muito além do seu trabalho. Ela conecta pessoas.Conecta comunidades. Conecta pessoas à natureza e, sobretudo, ao oceano. O seu trabalho já tocou e inspirou muitas pessoas, não apenas através do design, mas também através da criação de experiências reais que nos convidam a entrar no oceano, senti-lo e compreendê-lo. Para mim, a Cris é uma verdadeira inspiração. Ela mostra-nos o que pode acontecer quando pessoas com os mesmos interesses, paixões e vontade de proteger o nosso maravilhoso planeta azul se encontram e decidem fazer algo juntas. Desde que a conheci, vejo-a constantemente a criar pontes entre mundos, entre pessoas e, acima de tudo, entre as pessoas e o oceano. 🌊💙 Connect with Cris Santos: Website:⁠ https://www.ocyano.pt/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cristiesantos/ https://www.instagram.com/ocyanoo/ Connect with me: Website: ⁠https://www.endlessbluefreediving.com/⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/endlessblue_freediving/⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/janna_nadjejda/
Aug 6

Transfer the skills you learned through surfing to your professional life.

This week on the podcast, I spoke with a very special person: António Pedro Sá Leal. António is the founder of the Surf Social Wave Project, a unique initiative that uses surfing as a tool to help young people and adults discover new professional opportunities — whether by finding a job, entering the surf industry, or creating their own path as entrepreneurs. For António, surfing is much more than a sport — it is a way of being. Through the project, participants learn the values of surfing while developing skills, confidence, and a realistic vision for their future. But António’s journey goes far beyond this project. He is someone driven by curiosity and a desire to give back — from organizing surf competitions, creating surf magazines and books, writing novels, studying philosophy, marketing, neuroscience, and much more, to creating an initiative that empowers people through surfing. Today, the Surf Social Wave Project has already reached its 30th edition, continuing to open doors and change lives. For me, this story is especially personal because I was part of the 4th edition of the project. Coming from an Art University background, I had no idea how to turn my passion into a profession or how to create a future connected to the ocean. Through this experience, I learned how to turn my dream into a realistic plan — and since then, I have never left my ocean journey. I will always be grateful for the doors this project opened and the direction it gave me. In this episode, we dive into António’s journey and the story behind the Surf Social Wave Project — a project that shows how the ocean can be a powerful teacher. We talk about the skills we learn through surfing, how those lessons can be transferred into our professional lives, and the importance of our connection with nature and the positive impact it can have on our well-being, mindset, and future. Tune in — António’s story is truly worth listening to. 🌊 Connect with António Pedro Sá Leal: Website: https://www.antoniopedrosaleal.com/ https://www.surfsocialwave.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apedrosaleal/ https://www.instagram.com/lifedreamer_podcast/ Connect with me: Website: https://www.endlessbluefreediving.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/endlessblue_freediving/ https://www.instagram.com/janna_nadjejda/
Jul 30

Rest Is Part of the Training

A lot of times we think rest is a waste of time… I felt overwhelmed and uninspired from socials… so I went yesterday off. And already today my brain gets new ideas about what to share… Ain't that crazy? When you think you have to create, the brain stops creating. And as soon as you give it space, it starts to create… And what does that have to do with the benefits of the ocean? Sometimes we forget that the body often grows the most when we rest. As freedivers, we have a mammalian dive response, like whales and dolphins, which helps us use oxygen more efficiently. This response is quite weak in humans, but if we trigger it, it gets stronger and stronger. As we immerse our face and body into the water, it gets activated. (There are several triggers, like immersing the face into water, exposing the body to increasing pressure, rising CO₂, and so on…) This is all information for the body that it has to integrate. If you don't give your body the time, you'll get less out of this so magical, yet very natural adaptation. And of course you can use it in so many areas of your life… like surfing, of course. ;) But even just writing a social media post. :) Sometimes the growth doesn't happen while we're doing… it happens while we're resting. So friends, this is it for today… Sea you next week. 🌊 ⁠1:1 Coaching Connect with me on Instagram: @janna_nadjejda Connect with our School: @endlessblue_freediving
Jul 23

From Fear and Panic to Diving With Sharks

I have told this story many times… I didn’t do what I love for almost two decades just because I was scared… I was so scared that I would panic just seeing sharks in the newspaper. Years later, after reconnecting with the ocean, becoming an underwater photographer and a freediving instructor, I finally went diving with them. Fear is here to protect you—but you can also grow through it. Last week, there might have been a shark in Kalamata, and a few girls came to me worried. I calmed them down and explained what to do if a shark came close. It made me think it was worth talking about fear: how to deal with it, how to ask for support, and how you can overcome it. Because if I could overcome it, you can too. Life is short, and it’s worth living! 1:1 Coaching for overcoming fear Connect with me on Instagram: @janna_nadjejda Connect with our School: @endlessblue_freediving
Jul 16

Visualization: Preparing the Mind, Not Replacing the Body

This week's episode is all about visualization—a powerful tool to train your mind. I spent countless hours visualizing myself reaching a certain depth. It helped me build confidence and mentally prepare, but looking back, I overlooked something essential: a genuine sense of safety in my body. Because of that, I made big jumps in depth before I truly felt ready for them. Visualization is an incredibly powerful tool for rewiring the brain and preparing for challenging situations—whether that's giving a presentation, having a difficult conversation, or even diving with sharks. But when it comes to deep freediving, I don't believe visualization alone can create the deep sense of safety your body needs in the water. Where visualization really shines is in preparing specific skills—rehearsing repetitive movements, refining technique, and mentally stepping through challenging scenarios before they happen. In this episode, I explore why visualization is such a valuable practice, where its limits are, and why I believe it works best when it's combined with embodied experience in freediving. I also included a short guided visualization so you can experience it for yourself. Connect with me on Instagram: @janna_nadjejda Connect with our School: @endlessblue_freediving
Jul 9

“The only limits are the ones you set for yourself.” — Competing with 67

In this episode, I sit down with Pilar Casquilho, an extraordinary athlete who continues to redefine what's possible. At 67 years old, she is still training, competing, and recently set the Master's world record in Static Apnea (STA) with an incredible time of 5:35. What stayed with me most from our conversation wasn't the record itself—it was her perspective. As freedivers, we often think of performance, training, and pushing our limits. But Pilar reminded me that the real journey isn't about competing with others. It's about exploring yourself. "In the water, you're exploring your own limits. You're looking inside yourself. You're not comparing yourself to anybody. You're discovering what you're really made of, who you really are, and how far you're willing to go—while respecting yourself." We also talk about the unique culture within freediving. Despite being a competitive sport, there's a genuine desire to help one another grow. Maybe it's because we always dive with a buddy. Whatever the reason, that spirit of mutual support is something I deeply admire. Pilar also shares how freediving has changed her awareness. She explains how your senses become sharper, your awareness of others deepens, and qualities that have always been within you begin to awaken. When she speaks about the underwater world, you can feel what it means to her. "It's another world." For Pilar, entering the ocean brings a feeling of bliss. It's a place that invites honesty, presence, and self-acceptance. One thought from our conversation has stayed with me ever since: "There are three people: the person we really are, the person others think we are, and the person we would like to be." In the ocean, none of those stories matter. The water doesn't care about our image or our ambitions. It simply reflects who we are in that moment. If we try to cheat, we pay the price. And perhaps that's one of the greatest gifts freediving offers: the opportunity to meet ourselves honestly. I hope you enjoy this conversation with Pilar as much as I did. Connect with Pilar on Instagram: @piturricha Pilar Casquilho Connect with me on Instagram: @janna_nadjejda Connect with our School: @endlessblue_freediving
Jul 2

Freediving as therapy?

In this podcast episode, I raise the question: Could freediving be used as a form of therapy? As someone who has struggled with eating disorders and spent years staying out late and partying, I've come to love early mornings, a healthy lifestyle, and feeling deeply connected to myself. I talk about how the ocean helped me reconnect with who I am and allowed me to grow in ways I never thought I was capable of. I also share some of the basic things you learn in freediving: mental relaxation through breathing, inner stillness, openness with yourself, self-awareness, and self-care. We also explore the mental side of freediving: What you think you're capable of versus what you're actually capable of. The importance of focus in a world full of external distractions. And how we deal with pressure. In a deep dive, there is no place for resistance. It's a place of acceptance, letting go, surrender, and being fully present in the here and now. So I'm bringing up the question: Could freediving one day be used as a tool to help people overcome mental health and life challenges, just as surfing already is?
Jun 25

The Reset Dive: A way to step out of the stress of modern life...

Do you sometimes feel stressed and overwhelmed by life? I meditate every morning to give my mind a small reset... But nothing relaxes me more than the ocean. I can't even put it into words, but it's such a relieving feeling. It's like being a snake and shedding its skin... It's a deep connection with the ocean and with myself. It's being forced to come back to the present moment. Becoming truly aware of what you are doing in this one specific moment... It's the full truth of how you deal with yourself and your existence. Did you eat well? Sleep well? Exercise enough—but not too much? How is your private and personal life? All of these factors will come with you on your dive. So this is an invitation to take good care of yourself, the world around you, and to live your best life. 3 Chat with me: And if you need a reset this summer, come and join us on our Ocean Soul Retreat: Connect with me on Instagram: @janna_nadjejda Connect with our School: @endlessblue_freediving

We explore the benefits of immersing into the ocean & into yourself. Let´s rethink how we deal with ourselves and our existence. Every episode is an invitation to dive deeper - into freediving, into nature, into the mind, and into the experience of simply being.

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Freediver Janna Nadjejda Guichet
Years Active

2026
Episodes

22
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Explicit
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