⭐ Everybody's Interesting #8
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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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