One Dive at a Time

In the past few weeks I have lost some close friends I served with. But aren't we surrounded by others who are dealing with loss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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An opportunity to do a remote recording as I look at my own anger. I cleaned this up for public release Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Open discussion with three of my favorite divers who all just happen to be in my Dive Master program. We talk back plates, training, and mindset Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So this is my story. Maybe just part of it. This is one of many reasons Neptune exist is for stories like mine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our veterans matter and regardless of age, mechanism of the injury, combat or non-combat status we've been learning that conventional prostheses and traditional rehabilitation programs no longer meet the needs and expectations of active amputees. As vets there is still the aspiration of fitness, which means using stronger and lighter materials on the dive site. In this episode we discuss how stron...

Everyday is International Women's' Day when it comes to diving! So here is a fantastic interview with Mary one of our most proficient dive travelers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So sorry to drop this episode late but I had and amazing first therapy dive with a new participant. Overcoming huge fears and creating small victories I think we have a new diver in the making! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This short episode is probably geared more for those who are not divers yet but can be a reminder for those who are occasional divers to get out there and use their certifications. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do vets feel about someone who never made it into the ranks? The numbers may surprise you but in a recent survey 92% are understanding of the circumstances and welcome them as part of their family. With less than 25% of the 18-25 yr old age bracket being recruitible, the act of stepping up to join is rare. This is Jakob's journey and his road to self discovery and pressing forward. Hosted on A...

I'm a big believer in the ability to navigate underwater. But the compass has much more to offer when we use it as metaphor for navigating life's challenges in our way to finding confidence, healing, and direction. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tracking this young lady down for an interview is like winning the lottery! She is a fantastic resource for us. Jenna is a new diver but seasoned mental health specialist. Using her own life experiences and her degree, she brings a fresh perspective to our program. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a rebroadcast of the meeting Rob had with the oldest dive club in Southern California and his presentation on using diving to help wounded veterans Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As we get ready for our first Friday Night Dive in almost two years I wanted to post this podcast to remind our divers as well ad others the Be Here Now and just enjoy the experience. This is a tool I use in my dive coaching to help with mindfulness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of my favorite people discussing how Neptune Warrior has helped him through dealing with suicide intervention, vintage gear, and what he is doing with diving to help with anxiety, stress, and PTSD. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Rob discusses Locus of Control. Locus of control is the degree to which people believe that they, as opposed to external forces, have control over the outcome of events in their lives. How does diving help to overcome this and manage perspectives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Watching our divers grow nd move on to new adventures is bitter-sweet but we know its part of the process and I wouldn't have it any other way. Ryan has been a cornerstone in this tribe but now he is venturing out to new opportunities in new places. We are sure we will dive again, just not today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Talking with a few of our divers on how scuba helps to lower the effects of stress and anxiety and why that is important to veterans suffering with PTSD. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Talking wit the absolute best of the best in Neptune Warrior. Only four divers have earned the Bad Ass Diver tab, an extensive program that involves skills, certifications, knowledge, and expanding both their own personal dive ability but improving the sport itself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I discuss how diving helps IQ and EQ. Here are the resources you can check out- Pulled from some great sources to do your own research Original article: https://neptunedivers.wordpress.com/2016/11/05/how-diving-improves-iq/ The Beneficial Effects of Short-Term Exposure to Scuba Diving on Human Mental Health https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7579011/ Can scuba diving offe...

In this podcast, I begin to open up a little. I talk about legacy and the desire to make a difference. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I will introduce you to my event coordinator and Training Assistant Brooks and together we will talk about the Thursday Themed Dives that have become popular and pull divers out of the woodwork to dive cold water on a Thursday night where the rumor is its "just mud and rocks" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My work with Neptune Warrior and in private instruction and coaching means I will work with divers who struggle with anxiety either in the water or just in everyday life. Here is one of the techniques I use in the water and on dive sites to teach and promote the skill of grounding. In my own struggle with trauma this was a highly valuable lesson. Affirmations: I can solve 90% of my problems as lon...

I was going to drop this one on Friday but just couldn't wait. I'm trying to balance the need to get this info out there with the discipline to create a good show and drop the podcast on a specific day of the week. I promise to get o a schedule and to keep improving the show. I was formally introduced to this idea last week, Since then I've been going through our programs and training to ensure th...

Diving changes the lives of veterans and its been a blast watching Ryan grow in his skills as a diver and his ability to cope with the world. I've had a blast getting to know Ryan the past few years and sharing many dive sites with him. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.