Katie Jackson- One Breath Creative

One Breath- Conversations Below the Surface

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A podcast for ocean lovers, creatives and seekers of deeper meaning to life and wellbeing. Hosted by Katie Jackson; underwater photographer, surfer, freediver and neurodiverse mother of three young children, this series dives into the stories of people who share a connection to the water and the transformative power of the ocean. Together we explore identity, resilience, creativity and the healing power of nature, through the lens of personal experience and contemporary ideas like Blue Mind Theory. These are not technical interviews, but real conversations; honest, inspiring and salty. If you’...

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Katie Jackson- One Breath Creative

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Surfing the Biggest Waves of Her Life: Melanie Ezell on Motherhood, Cancer & the Ocean 09.11.2025 1:00:14

Summary In this episode of One Breath, Katie Jackson speaks with Melanie Ezell, a big wave surfer and cancer thriver, about her transformative journey through surfing, motherhood and personal challenges. Melanie shares how the ocean has been a source of healing and strength, helping her navigate through an eating disorder and a cancer diagnosis. The conversation explores the deep connection betwee...

Sam Penny from Ocean Heroes: How Surfing is Transforming Neurodivergent Lives 02.11.2025 51:50

Summary In this episode, Katie Jackson speaks with Sam from Ocean Heroes, an organization dedicated to enriching the lives of neurodivergent children through surfing. They discuss the transformative power of the ocean, the importance of community and volunteer support and the various initiatives Ocean Heroes is undertaking to make surfing accessible to all. The conversation highlights personal s...

Living the Dream with Swellnet’s Craig Brokensha 27.10.2025 41:03

Summary In this second episode, Katie Jackson speaks with Craig Brokensha, a surf forecaster and photographer, about his deep connection to the ocean and how it has shaped his life. They discuss Craig's journey from a landlocked childhood to becoming a passionate surfer and ocean advocate. The conversation touches on the importance of community in surfing, the role of photography in capturing th...

From fear of sharks to seven national freedive records with Luciana Blanco Villegas 17.10.2025 53:01

Summary In this episode of One Breath, Katie Jackson speaks with Luciana Blanco-Villegas, a champion freediver and conservationist, about her transformative journey from fear of the ocean to becoming a record-holding freediver. They discuss the empowerment of women through ocean conservation projects in Kenya, the importance of understanding marine life, and the lessons learned from freediving, in...