ENDLESS BLUE PODCAST

Freediver Janna Nadjejda Guichet

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.

  1. 1d ago

    Ocean Soul Retreat 2026 – Unser Abenteuer am Meer

    Diese Woche teile ich mit Alex in meinem Podcast eine ganz besondere Erfahrung mit euch: unser erstes Ocean Soul Retreat, das Alex und ich gemeinsam veranstaltet haben. 🌊🤍 Ein Ocean Escape für Frauen, die sich selbst und dem Ozean wieder ein Stück näherkommen wollten. Alex ist TCM-Therapeutin, Ocean Guide, Yogalehrerin und Freediving Instructor. Ich bin Unterwasserfotografin und Freediving Instructor und arbeite mit Meditation und verschiedenen Atemtechniken. Gemeinsam wollten wir einen Raum schaffen, in dem all das zusammenkommen darf: Ozean, Bewegung, Atem, Stille, Wissen, Abenteuer – und ganz viel Verbindung. Unsere Tage begannen mit dem ersten Licht des Morgens. Bei Sonnenaufgang ging es mit dem Boot hinaus zum Tauchspot. Wir sind ins Wasser eingetaucht, haben Schildkröten gesehen und immer wieder erlebt, wie unglaublich kraftvoll es sein kann, einfach nur im Moment zu sein.  Abends saßen wir bei Vollmond am Strand und haben uns mit Themen wie TCM, Stillness, Fear und Mental Control beschäftigt. Und genau diese Mischung hat das Retreat für mich so besonders gemacht: Leichtigkeit und Tiefe. Abenteuer und Ruhe. Lernen und Loslassen. Wir haben auf dem Boot getanzt, Yoga auf einer unbewohnten Insel gemacht, unter dem Vollmond getanzt – und natürlich ganz viel Zeit im und am Ozean verbracht. Und vielleicht das Schönste: Aus Fremden wurden Freunde. 🤍 Es war eine dieser Erfahrungen, die noch lange nachwirken. Und weil es sich so besonders angefühlt hat, haben Alex und ich beschlossen: Ocean Soul Retreat geht 2027 in die nächste Runde. 🌊 Die ganze Geschichte und was wir gemeinsam erlebt haben, gibt es diese Woche in meinem Podcast. 🎙️ Wer von euch wäre 2027 gerne dabei? ✨ Hier die 5 Fragen der TCM: Die fünf Elemente in uns selbst entdecken Anleitung Was beschäftigt dich? Wo kommst du nicht weiter? 1. Finde eine Situation oder ein Problem, dass dich gerade in deinem Leben beschäftigt. 2. Beantworte alle Fragen in der vorgegebenen Reihenfolge. 3. Bleib bei deinem Thema! Spring nicht zwischen verschiedenen Themen hin und her. Jede Situation kann neu befragt werden. 4. ⁠Beantworte die Fragen spontan. Wasser Fragen zur Selbstbeobachtung 1. Was macht dir Angst? 2. Wie viel Stille gibt es in deinem Leben? 3. Wie fühlst du dich, wenn du nicht weißt, was als nächstes kommt? Holz Fragen zur Selbstbeobachtung 1. Wie planst du, mit deinem Problem / dieser Situation umzugehen? 2. Welche Entscheidung triffst du? 3. Wo verlierst du den Überblick? Feuer Fragen zur Selbstbeobachtung 1. Was bereitet dir Freude? 2. Wie kommunizierst du mit dir und anderen? 3. Was gibt dir im Leben das Gefühl, lebendig zu sein? Erde Fragen zur Selbstbeobachtung 1. Was bereitet dir Sorgen? 2. Wer oder was unterstützt dich? 3. Wie findest du Erdung? Metall Fragen zur Selbstbeobachtung 1. Was brauchst du und was kannst du loslassen? 2. Beachtest du deinen eigenen Rhythmus? 3. Respektierst du deine Grenzen? Connect with Alex: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/oceanbreathfreediving/⁠ ⁠Connect with me: ⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/janna_nadjejda/⁠ ⁠www.endlessbluefreediving.com ⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/endlessblue_freediving/⁠⁠

    Ocean Soul Retreat 2026 – Unser Abenteuer am Meer
  2. Aug 20

    About Success, Failure & Holistic Freediving

    Often in life, we think we have a plan.We think we know where we want to go and how we want to get there. But this summer, I had a very different experience. I came to Greece with the idea of opening my own freediving center — a place where I could share the benefits of diving into the ocean and, at the same time, diving deeper into yourself through freediving, breathwork and meditation. And you know what? I failed. I couldn’t open the center this year… simply because of paperwork. At first, it felt like a disappointment. Like my plan wasn’t working. But then something beautiful happened. I found a wonderful new collaboration with a Diving School with people who are kind, inspiring, fun and open-hearted — and through this cooperation, I can still continue doing what I love most. 🤍 I just finished my first 1:1 Holistic Freediving Coaching, and I’m preparing for our first beautiful Ocean Soul Retreat. And honestly? It’s going even better than I could have planned. I come from a social and artistic background, and sometimes I felt like I was trying to create a “touristic project” rather than something that truly felt like me. But now I realise: I am a Holistic Freediving Coach. And somehow, that makes me shine from the inside out. I can feel my spirit shining again. ✨ Maybe the ocean knew the way before I did. Maybe what I thought was failure was actually a redirection. So this week, I want to share with you more about how to prepare for your dives — and for your life. Because everything influences your dive. Your rest.Your food.Your breath.Your community.Your social environment.Your inner state. Freediving teaches us to listen, to slow down, to trust and to let go. And sometimes, when we stop trying to control every step, we discover that the Universe / God has a much more beautiful plan for us than the one we had in mind. 🌊 Trust the process.Trust your breath.Trust the ocean.And trust where life is guiding you. 🤍 Success & Failure 🌊

  3. 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/

    Cris Santos — Fundadora da Ocyano | Conectando pessoas através do oceano 🌊
  4. 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/

    Transfer the skills you learned through surfing to your professional life.
  5. 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

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

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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.