The Strenuous Life Podcast with Stephan Kesting

Stephan Kesting

What is it that allows some people to push themselves beyond their limitations? Why can some people survive situations others do not? On this podcast we try to find out the answers. Stephan Kesting, is a lifelong martial artist, BJJ black belt, career firefighter, and outdoorsman. Join us as he talks to fighters, adventurers, competitors, coaches, firefighters, trainers and other people living the strenuous life. Stephan also runs Grapplearts.com, where he has published many hundreds of martial arts videos, articles and tutorials. His free guide to learning Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, A Roadmap for BJJ, has been downloaded more than 10,000 times...

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The Strenuous Life Podcast with Stephan Kesting

Episodes (450)

Sep 10th 450 - Save the Fear for Later; Discipline, Fear Management & Survival Lessons from Champion Freediver Anna von Boetticher
Jul 8th 449 - Why Jiu-Jitsu is NOT for Everyone, with James Deirmendjian
Jun 17th 448 - The Forgotten Jiu-Jitsu Practitioner Who Taught Maeda (and Ultimately the Gracies) Groundfighting

The Strenuous Life Podcast with Stephan Kesting

Sep 10, 2026
1¼ hours
121 MB

Anna von Boetticher is a freediving champion, and she joins us today to share her profound insights into the fascinating world of freediving, its disciplines, risks, and the incredible adaptability of the human body. Discover how mental strength, safety protocols, and physiological limits can be used in other sports involving risk and pushing yourself to the limits. Topics include... Diving underneath the ice of Greenland without SCBA The discipline and rules of freediving Physiological limits of the human body Carryover of freediving training to other sports, including jiu-jitsu Mental strength and managing your fear Shallow water blackout, the bi...

The Strenuous Life Podcast with Stephan Kesting

450 - Save the Fear for Later; Discipline, Fear Management & Survival Lessons from Champion Freediver Anna von Boetticher

Stephan Kesting

00:00 -01:28:13