On this episode, Tatjana Lucia is joined by Christina Gindl—a professional surfer and freediver. She has built her life around trusting her instincts, following her dreams, and staying deeply connected to the ocean. Christina’s journey is a powerful story about courage, growth, and the real challenges of living life on your own terms. From surfing some of the world’s biggest waves to finding calm and presence through freediving, Christina shares how she’s learned to navigate fear, self-doubt, and the mental pressure that comes with being an athlete and a dreamer. In this podcast, we dive into what it really takes to follow your passion, face fear head-on, and keep evolving into who you are meant to be.
In this episode, you’ll hear about:
- Christina’s journey from passionate ocean lover to professional surfer and freediver
- How big wave surfing has shaped her mentally, emotionally, and physically
- What it really looks like to take brave leaps toward a dream
- The mental health challenges athletes often face and how Christina navigates pressure and doubt
- Life lessons learned from living in harmony with nature
- Advice for anyone standing at the edge of a big dream, feeling fear, but wanting to leap anyway
How can you connect with Christina Gindl:
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Please feel free to send any questions or suggestions to hello@tatjana-lucia.com and subscribe to this podcast, made with love.
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