2023-05-15
30 分钟Jill Heinerth is a professional cave diver who faces threats big and small constantly – from dangerous technical dives deep inside underwater caves, to searching for never-before-seen ecosystems inside Antarctic icebergs. Jill recounts her incredible experiences in maneuvering through challenging times and shares tips on how to face what scares you – and dive into your own rich, rewarding adventures. For the full text transcript, visit go.ted.com/BHTranscripts
Ted audio collective, you're listening to how to be a better human.
I'm your host, Chris Duffy.
Often on this show, I end up talking to people who are incredibly accomplished and renowned for their work.
But I think that today's guest may be the person whose career made my jaw hit the floor the hardest.
Today's guest is the cave diver and underwater explorer Jill Hynertha.
Jill is in both the women Divers hall of Fame and the International Scuba Diving hall of Fame.
In case you are not keeping track, that is two separate halls of fame that she is in.
Just as a point of comparison, I had to quit the scuba diving class at my local y because it was too scary.
That is not Jill's life experience, though.
Jill dives in places that no other human has ever been before, including at record depths, at frigid temperatures, and on one expedition inside of a moving iceberg.
You might be asking yourself, why would a person ever choose to do that?
Why would a person put themselves in those situations?
Well, Jill's diving has led to multiple scientific discoveries.
It's expanded our understanding of freshwater ecosystems around the globe, and she has pushed the limits of what we think is possible.
Here's a clip from Jill's Ted talk.
Imagine yourself here in this room if you were suddenly plunged into blackness with your only job to find the exit, sometimes swimming through these large spaces, and at other times crawling beneath the seats, following a thin guideline, just waiting for the life support to provide your very next breath.
Well, that's my workplace.
I am so glad that this podcast studio is my workplace and not a terrifyingly tight pitch black underwater cave.
But we will be right back with Jill to talk about conquering fear and facing danger in your life and work.
Whether you work inside of a submerged iceberg or not, don't go anywhere.