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In this episode of The Mettleset Podcast, we’re diving into the world of freediving with Saudi record-holder and instructor, Nada Alrasheed as part of our Summer Series focused on helping more women try new sports.

Nada holds multiple national records and an Arab women’s record for reaching 65 meters in the constant weight bifin category at the CMAS World Championship. Her journey didn’t begin with records or rankings, it started with a simple love for the ocean.

In this Part 1 of our two-part conversation, Nada shares how she went from exploring marine life to pushing physical and mental limits underwater. She breaks down the basics of freediving, how to get started, and why it’s not just for elite athletes. We also talk about fears, breathwork, and what happens to your body during a deep dive.

Whether you’re curious about the sport or drawn to the ocean, this conversation offers an inspiring look at exploring the 70% of our planet we rarely explore.

Follow Nada on Instagram: @nada_underwater

🎧 Listen to Nada’s first appearance on The Mettleset Podcast HERE

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Credits:

• Host: Dawn Barnable
• Guest: Nada Alrasheed
• Editor: Diya Vergis
• Produced by: The Mettleset

🚲 The Mettleset is a multimedia platform and online community dedicated to sharing stories of underrepresented athletes and underreported sports from the Middle East and beyond. With a mission to diversify the sporting ecosystem, it is one of the first and only sports platforms in the Middle East to put women in sport first, while also featuring niche sporting communities such as action and endurance sports.

I hope you enjoy the episode!

Dawn