Braving the Depths: Claire Walsh on Writing, Diving, and Mental Health
Join me as I have a conversation with the extraordinary Claire Walsh, an accomplished Irish free diver and author. We venture into her exhilarating world, exploring her book 'Underwater,' her unique writing process, and how she managed to overcome self-doubt during its creation. We delve into the arduous rewrites, the tension of planning a wedding amidst it all, and her feelings post book-release.Claire and I talk about our personal bouts with COVID-19, revealing the physical and mental effects it had on our lives. We examine the profound connection between our beliefs, self-image, and the simple act of breathing. Hear how Claire perceives our generation's aesthetic approach triggering physical tension. We venture into a dialogue around mental illness, ableism, and body acceptance. Claire generously shares her personal journey with mental illness, the role therapy plays in her life, and our collective need for open dialogue to reduce the feeling of isolation. We tackle the challenge of confronting ableism, affirming the significance of personal training, and the urge to question societal norms around body image. This episode is not just the exploration of Claire's inspiring journey as a free diver and author, but an honest reckoning of mental and physical health.Buy the book Claires Website Claires Instagram Sign up to the next Creative Light Festival here: https://creative-light.co.uk/ Sign up to my newsletter to hear first about new retreats: Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/margaretsoraya/ Join my online Creative Haven community :https://creative-haven.newzenler.com