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Episode 67 · Jun 2026 · 1h 26m

Uchi Rivas: Peru's Record Holding Freediver and OG Digital Nomad

🎙 Wyatt Caldwell & Julien Herman👤 Free Diving · Travel · Mental Resilience
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Episode Summary

Uchi Rivas shares her inspiring journey from Peru to becoming a world record-holding free diver. The conversation explores cultural differences, the mental and physical demands of competitive freediving, and how Uchi built a life as a digital nomad. She dives into navigating mental health challenges, overcoming anxiety in high-pressure competition, and the meditative power of breath-hold diving.

Key Topics

Free DivingPeru & CaliforniaWorld RecordsRemote WorkMental HealthMindfulnessResilience

Chapters

00:00Introduction and Personal Updates
08:54Diving into Free Diving and Achievements
45:30The Transformative Power of Free Diving
51:50Navigating Anxiety in Passionate Pursuits
01:18:00The Role of Coaching and Community
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