In this episode, Yulia talks with Nikos Nikolaou—writer, spearfisher, cyclist—about adventure not as an activity, but as a way of being. Nikos shares how engaging with wild places, physical challenge, and deep conversation brings him back to what feels real.

Chapters:

00:00 – What adventure means and why it matters

04:00 – Spearfishing explained: breath-holding, precision, and instinct

11:40 – The freshness of the real: what screens can’t replace

17:00 – Fulfillment, purpose, and feeding your family

22:30 – Weekend adventures as antidote to overload

28:00 – How conversation can also be an adventure

33:00 – Noticing tracks, following curiosity, and expanding awareness
 

🔗 Links & Resources:
→ Nikos on Substack: https://substack.com/@nikosnikolaou

Stay in touch:
→ The Breath of Life on Substack
https://yuliabogdanova.substack.com/about

→ Berlin Breath Walks
Slow walks using breath and forest presence to recalibrate your nervous system.
https://yuliabogdanova.substack.com/p/berlin-breath-walks

→ Nature Flow Lab
Outdoor, experiential sessions for teams to approach complex challenges through engaging with nature and a shift in mental state.
https://natureflowlab.com/