Aviation Rescue Swimmer | CrossFit Competitor | Rescue Near Papua New Guinea

About this episode

Taryn Frazelle shares her experiences as an Aviation Rescue Swimmer and the mindset required to perform under pressure during a rescue mission near Papua New Guinea.

Few people understand pressure like Aviation Rescue Swimmer Taryn Frazelle . A high-performance athlete and ranked CrossFit competitor, Taryn brought that same strength and discipline into the fleet—where staying calm isn’t optional, it’s life or death. During one intense mission near Papua New Guinea , a routine flight turned into a high-risk remote island rescue. Conditions were chaotic and the mission evolved by the second. But Taryn’s training, composure, and focus took over. Her calm in the middle of that storm saved lives and set the standard for what it truly means to be a Rescue Swimmer. In this episode of Calm in the Chaos, Taryn shares: The full story of the rescue near Papua New Guinea What it takes to stay calm when everything around you is breaking down The mindset required to perform at the highest level—physically, mentally, and emotionally Lessons from the Rescue Swimmer community and the missions that shape you forever 👉 Subscribe, share, and review — it helps more veterans, first responders, and families find strength through these stories. CALM IN THE CHAOS PODCAST Episode 50 So Others May Live. 🫡🇺🇸 Keep Calm in the Chaos Merch (link in bio or…

People in this episode

Host: Brian Dickinson

Guest: Taryn Frazelle

Topics covered

• Aviation Rescue Swimmer
• CrossFit
• Rescue missions
• Mental resilience
• High-pressure situations

Keywords

• Aviation Rescue Swimmer
• CrossFit competitor
• Papua New Guinea rescue
• mental resilience
• high-pressure missions

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Calm in the Chaos Podcast

Products: Calm in the Chaos Merch

Places: Papua New Guinea

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