Late last year, I had a chance to meet up with Edd Stockdale while he was on vacation in Bali. We met at the House of Crane, poured a few glasses of rum, and enjoyed a conversation. In this episode, I hear about his work with the Finnish Scientific Diving Academy, his teaching philosophy, Gradient Technical Diving, past mentors, mine diving, and much more. Please Enjoy.

Website:
https://gradient-technical.com/
https://www.helsinki.fi/en/research-stations/tvarminne-zoological-station/finnish-scientific-diving-academy

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/teceddadventures/

In this takeover episode, Simon Bailey interviews Nick Hogle. Yes, the tables have turned, and I now join as a guest to share my journey. It was amazing to sit down with Simon and cruise down memory lane from my first breaths through my progression. A story that starts in Thailand, grows in Texas, enhanced in Mexico, and continues to flourish in Southeast Asia. I think there is some chat about a podcast somewhere in there as well. Please enjoy.

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/offgassingscubapodcast/
https://www.instagram.com/simonbdiving/

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/814882646726565

In this conversation, I speak with Gabriella Gough about her first breaths through her progression to earning a divemaster certification. A journey she embraced with the help of her local diving community in Southern California, a journey that led her to earn a spot in The Ventura County Sheriff Search and Rescue Dive Team. An education in marine biology, embracing challenges, the beauty of kelp forests, jumping out of helicopters, and much more. Please enjoy.

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/divingwithgabs/

YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@divingwithgabs

In this conversation, Nouf Alosaimi shares her journey with Red Sea Citizen, emphasizing the importance of community in ocean conservation and her goal to empower more women to become involved in the sport. Speaking at the World Economic Forum, the impact of diving on environmental awareness, changing perceptions about sharks, an unexpected love for drysuits, and much more. Please enjoy.

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/redseacitizen/
https://www.instagram.com/santidiving/
https://www.instagram.com/avatardrysuits/

Website:
https://www.redsea-citizen.com/
https://santidiving.com/
https://avatarsuits.com/

In this episode, I speak with Piotr Kuświk as shares his inspiring journey into scuba diving, detailing his initial experiences, training, and the challenges he faced along the way. He discusses the Santi Scholarship, a program that provided him with advanced training and opportunities to dive in unique locations. Throughout the conversation, he emphasizes the importance of community, skill development, and the joy of exploring underwater environments. Please enjoy.

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/nur_and_ski/
https://www.instagram.com/santidiving/

YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@nur_and_ski

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/piotr.kuswik.9
https://www.facebook.com/SANTIdiving

Leaving a career in software, Parasu Komaradat, also known and Por, pursued his passion for diving. As he progressed, he naturally found his way into technical and overhead diving. Based out of Thailand, he has become one of the most respected and well-known instructors in Southeast Asia. Past mentors, exploration, mine diving, podcasting, teaching the next generation of divers, and much more. Please enjoy.

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/pordiveinstructor/

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/PORDIVE

In this episode, I get a chance to speak with Putri Mulyani Nurdin from Indonesia. From experiencing her first breaths underwater to traveling to some of the most amazing dive destinations throughout Indonesia. Forming friendships and creating memories while on her path to becoming an instructor. The importance of family, the joy of traveling to new locations, her passion for diving, and much more. Please enjoy.

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/putrimnurdin/

Growing up, Helene-Julie Zofia Paaman has always been an ocean lover. It would be on the island of Koh Tao, where she would take her first breaths underwater, but she was not the biggest fan. Years later, she found herself slowly falling in love with the sport and eventually becoming an  instructor while spending time in Egypt. Eventually, making her way back to Denmark, she would take up underwater photography as a way to share stories and, most of all, information. Highlighting how local changes can make a big difference, she has become an Underwater Ambassador. Please enjoy.

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/underwaterambassador/
https://www.instagram.com/santidiving/
https://www.instagram.com/reeldiving/
https://www.instagram.com/ammonitesystem/

Website:
https://underwaterambassador.com/
https://santidiving.com/
https://www.reeldiving.com/
https://ammonitesystem.com/

Magdalena Męcik found her way to diving while completing her master's degree. Her curious nature, along with the passion she observed from the members of the scientific diving club, propelled her to learn more. Gaining recognition for her hard work awarded her an Open Water Course, and she immediately fell in love with the aquatic environment. Now, as Vice President of the Scientific Underwater Research Foundation based in Poland, she and other members focus on protecting the freshwater environments in their surrounding areas. Please enjoy.


Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/szechina_/
https://www.instagram.com/naukowe.badania.podwodne/
https://www.instagram.com/santidiving/
Website:
https://www.fnbp.pl/
https://santidiving.com/
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/NaukoweBadaniaPodwodne
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@NaukoweBadaniaPodwodne

Article written by Natalie Gibb of Under The Jungle. March 02, 2022

Natalie Gibb lives in Mexico, where she spends every spare moment exploring caves with her exploration partner, Vincent Roquette-Cathala. When she's not exploring, she's hanging around her dive center, Under the Jungle, teaching cave courses and mentoring past students. Natalie is an amateur videographer, photographer, and a published author, and loves to share her adventures with others at dive shows and public speaking engagements.

Article:
https://shearwater.com/blogs/community/extreme-and-not-so-extreme-multistage-sidemount-cave-diving-with-ai

Website:
https://www.underthejungle.com/en/home/
https://shearwater.com/

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/underthejungle/

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/underthejungle

One of my favorite quotes is, “The only time success comes before work is in the dictionary!” Continuing my conversation with Tamara Adame, I get insight into visualizing ideas into reality and the work needed to make these things happen. Through hard work and determination, she has established herself as a role model, but with this comes unforeseen responsibilities. The benefits of healthy eating, yoga for tech divers, some memorable moments, and much more. Please enjoy. 

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/cenote_girl/

Website:
https://cenotegirl.com/