#105: Freediving & Mental Mastery - Will Trubridge
From The FitMind Podcast: Mental Fitness, Neuroscience & Psychology by FitMind: Neuroscience, Meditation & Mental Fitness Training
September 16, 2025 · 1h 22m
About this episode
World champion freediver Will Trubridge discusses mental techniques for overcoming fear and enhancing performance.
World champion freediver Will Trubridge explores the depths of the mind and ocean, sharing mental techniques honed through decades of extreme performance. In this episode, he explains how breathwork, mindfulness, and what he calls the "mental immune system" can help us face fear, build resilience, and expand awareness. Discover how lessons from the deep sea translate into a healthier, more conscious life on land. FitMind Neuroscience-Based App: http://bit.ly/afitmind Website: www.fitmind.org SHOW NOTES 00:00 | Intro to Will Trubridge 01:21 | Will's Background & Early Freediving 04:59 | Role of Breathwork 09:43 | Physiological Adaptations Underwater 14:16 | Overcoming Fear and Mental Barriers 19:41 | Consciousness in Freediving 26:23 | Parallels to Meditation 31:59 | Limits of the Mind 39:56 | The Mental Immune System 43:59 | Practical Mental Techniques 50:26 | Applying Freediving Lessons to Life 54:53 | Science of Freediving 1:01:31 | Mind-Body Connection 1:09:41 | Awareness Training & Breathwork Exercises 1:14:59 | Closing Insights Website: https://www.williamtrubridge.com Mental Immune System: https://mentalimmunesystem.com
People in this episode
Host: FitMind
Guest: Will Trubridge
Topics covered
- freediving
- mental mastery
- breathwork
- mindfulness
- resilience
- awareness
- meditation
Keywords
- freediving
- mental immune system
- breathwork
- mindfulness
- resilience
- awareness training
- meditation
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: FitMind, Mental Immune System, William Trubridge
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