After workplace trauma left her with PTSD and chronic fatigue, former high school teacher Amanda Battle found herself unable to work, physically depleted, and emotionally shut down. But one unexpected invitation—to a free diving retreat—set in motion a powerful journey of recovery and reconnection.

In this deeply moving conversation, Dr. Jodi Richardson and Amanda explore:

🌊 The science and soul of “blue therapy” and why the ocean is so calming for an anxious mind
🫁 How freediving helped Amanda reclaim her breath, strength, and sense of self
📷 The birth of Women of Water, Amanda’s stunning ocean-based photo project and coffee table book
🌀 The power of embodiment, community, and saying “yes” when everything inside you says “no”

Now a surf coach and underwater photographer, Amanda has not only transformed her own life—she’s helping hundreds of other women connect with healing, identity, and calm through the water.

Follow Amanda:
📷 @oceans.of.love.photography
📘 Women of Water available at: womenofwater.com.au

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