LIVING FOR A CAUSE - OCEAN RAMSEY

A true force of nature and living for a cause, meet a dear friend of Julia Wheeler and Paul De Gelder; marine conservationist, scientist, entrepreneur, Freediver, marine encounter expert, nonprofit founder, speaker, safety officer and global voice for sharks, Ocean Ramsey.

Our incredible guest on this week’s episode of The Dirt Down Under is one of the only humans in the world who has freedived with the largest Great White Shark ever seen in history - challenging the negative stigma around shark behaviour and widely recognised for her commitment to the protection of our oceans and marine life working as a passionate shark conservation advocate.

The Dirt

@oceanramsey


How did you find yourself freediving with the 3 largest Great White Sharks ever recoded in history and not get eaten!?


Ocean, paint us a picture of how this situation unfolded!


We didn’t even realise that Great Whites hang out in Hawaii!


How can you surrounded yourself with apex predators on one breath, in the middle of the ocean and not completely freak out?


Why swimming with older sharks is safer 


What conservation message do you find comes out of the experiences you offer with sharks?


Ocean teaches us how sharks are the doctors of the ocean


The dirt on the bad publicity of sharks


Shark protection bill in Hawaii (passed)


Ocean talks the dirt on receiving international backlash from the media about touching sharks and tells us how she really feels!


How using photography and film as a way of communicating global conversation on conservation


Ocean shares her freediving experience with Grandma Great White


Ocean blocked a Great White Shark from approaching swimmers…


Ocean teaches us - we are not the natural prey of sharks


Advice for people unfamiliar with sharks on what to do if they encounter one


Why does ocean think Paul was attacked by a shark and lost two limbs?


Envoy - Shark Cull - the movie


The dirt on archaic shark nets; Australia has been involved in the longest marine cull in history with a method that has been proven as ineffective in court


Do the sharks you spend a lot of time with recognise Ocean?


Ocean tells us how it feels to see the damage we're causing to this species


Anyone can go to Hawaii and swim with One Ocean Diving


Julia and Ocean’s documentary filming experience together in South Africa looking for Great White Sharks


What are the advantages of freediving with sharks vs scuba diving?

LIVING FOR A CAUSE - OCEAN RAMSEY
A true force of nature and living for a cause, meet a dear friend of Julia Wheeler and Paul De Gelder; marine conservationist, scientist, entrepreneur, Freediver, marine encounter expert, nonprofit founder, speaker, safety officer and global voice for sharks, Ocean Ramsey.
Our incredible guest on this week&rsquo;s episode of The Dirt Down Under is one of the only humans in the world who has freedived with the largest Great White Shark ever seen in history - challenging the negative stigma around shark behaviour and widely recognised for her commitment to the protection of our oceans and marine life working as a passionate shark conservation advocate.
The Dirt
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/oceanramsey/">@oceanramsey</a>
<ul>
<li>
How did you find yourself freediving with the 3 largest Great White Sharks ever recoded in history and not get eaten!?
</li>
<li>
Ocean, paint us a picture of how this situation unfolded!
</li>
<li>
We didn&rsquo;t even realise that Great Whites hang out in Hawaii!
</li>
<li>
How can you surrounded yourself with apex predators on one breath, in the middle of the ocean and not completely freak out?
</li>
<li>
Why swimming with older sharks is safer&nbsp;
</li>
<li>
What conservation message do you find comes out of the experiences you offer with sharks?
</li>
<li>
Ocean teaches us how sharks are the doctors of the ocean
</li>
<li>
The dirt on the bad publicity of sharks
</li>
<li>
Shark protection bill in Hawaii (passed)
</li>
<li>
Ocean talks the dirt on receiving international backlash from the media about touching sharks and tells us how she really feels!
</li>
<li>
How using photography and film as a way of communicating global conversation on conservation
</li>
<li>
Ocean shares her freediving experience with Grandma Great White
</li>
<li>
Ocean blocked a Great White Shark from approaching swimmers&hellip;
</li>
<li>
Ocean teaches us - we are not the natural prey of sharks
</li>
<li>
Advice for people unfamiliar with sharks on what to do if they encounter one
</li>
<li>
Why does ocean think Paul was attacked by a shark and lost two limbs?
</li>
<li>
<a href="https://watch.envoyfilm.com.au/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw5uWGBhCTARIsAL70sLITbk8AaV-AQfli7ypmIac7RYdsnIs9nhTDfT6BFtFumr_rej2LiJAaAumkEALw_wcB">Envoy - Shark Cull</a> - the movie
</li>
<li>
The dirt on archaic shark nets; Australia has been involved in the longest marine cull in history with a method that has been proven as ineffective in court
</li>
<li>
Do the sharks you spend a lot of time with recognise Ocean?
</li>
<li>
Ocean tells us how it feels to see the damage we're causing to this species
</li>
<li>
Anyone can go to Hawaii and swim with <a href="https://www.instagram.com/oneoceandiving/">One Ocean Diving</a>
</li>
<li>
Julia and Ocean&rsquo;s documentary filming experience together in South Africa looking for Great White Sharks
</li>
<li>
What are the advantages of freediving with sharks vs scuba diving?
</li>
</ul>

Let’s be honest, none wants to talk about the end of the world.
However, with the looming issues of climate change, plastic pollution, biodiversity loss, overfishing and an endless list of planetary challenges, mass global conservation efforts are at play.
But is their advocacy too much for the masses to handle?
Julia Wheeler and Paul De Gelder chat with these game-changers who are striving to protect mother earth and tackle the stigma, rumours and gossip surrounding what conservation actually means, getting down to the dirt of an ever changing controversial circle from a humour driven, fact-checking, empowering and listener life- changing perspective.

The Dirt Down Under

FREEDIVING WITH GREAT WHITE SHARK

He is the 20 x world record holder, he is the reason we question humanities abilities and he holds his breath for eight and a half minutes. He is the Freediving World Champion, he is Alexey Molchanov and you should listen to this episode. 

THE DIRT

@alexeymolchanov


Alexey’s breathing abilities - 8.5 minute breath hold, yes.


‘The Machine’


What Alexey and Julia’s outlook is about pool freediving vs depth


Alexi's freediving journey - where did this ‘Machine’ come from and how he broke a record at age 17 during his first freediving competition


Mammalian - what? Alexey and Julia talk about our set of evolutionary adaptations which allow us to stay underwater for extended periods of time; diving reflex


Paul is baffled by the bodily triggers in Freediving that make us pee - honestly though, he can’t let it go.


Alexy's diving origins continued…


Alexey shares some of his shark diving and conservation stories on one breath


Paul continues to be baffled…


You won’t believe it but you have to hear it; the dirt on how Alexey can dive down to 130m and hold his breath for 8.5 minutes


Alexey and Julia run through how a freediving competition works and the mind games and mental competition that takes play behind the scenes…


Alexey, how do you hold your breath the way you do? I mean, come on.


The dirt on the stigma behind freediving and safety


Getting in depth with Alexey and Julia about the dangers of freediving as a sport


Paul lost a friend to a shallow water blackout - what are shallow water blackouts


How many world records does Alexey have - you won’t believe it.


Japanese women can hold their breath while diving for peals…


Alexey’s mental dive preparation and what he’s not thinking about 130m below


Ice tails - Alexey tells all about his 80m free dive under the ice


Alexye’s next ‘big thing’


How Julia approaches freediving


Alexey's freediving community


‘Freediving is not about fighting the urgre to breathe, it's about relaxation’


The importance of a good freedive instructor


Alexy's mum's influence on the freediving sport


Alexy's freediving school


Find Alexey

He is the 20 x world record holder, he is the reason we question humanities abilities and he holds his breath for eight and a half minutes. He is the Freediving World Champion, he is Alexey Molchanov and you should listen to this episode.&nbsp;
THE DIRT
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/alexeymolchanov/">@alexeymolchanov</a>
<ul>
<li>
Alexey&rsquo;s breathing abilities - 8.5 minute breath hold, yes.
</li>
<li>
&lsquo;The Machine&rsquo;
</li>
<li>
What Alexey and Julia&rsquo;s outlook is about pool freediving vs depth
</li>
<li>
Alexi's freediving journey - where did this &lsquo;Machine&rsquo; come from and how he broke a record at age 17 during his first freediving competition
</li>
<li>
Mammalian - what? Alexey and Julia talk about our set of evolutionary adaptations which allow us to stay underwater for extended periods of time; diving reflex
</li>
<li>
Paul is baffled by the bodily triggers in Freediving that make us pee - honestly though, he can&rsquo;t let it go.
</li>
<li>
Alexy's diving origins continued&hellip;
</li>
<li>
Alexey shares some of his shark diving and conservation stories on one breath
</li>
<li>
Paul continues to be baffled&hellip;
</li>
<li>
You won&rsquo;t believe it but you have to hear it; the dirt on how Alexey can dive down to 130m and hold his breath for 8.5 minutes
</li>
<li>
Alexey and Julia run through how a freediving competition works and the mind games and mental competition that takes play behind the scenes&hellip;
</li>
<li>
Alexey, how do you hold your breath the way you do? I mean, come on.
</li>
<li>
The dirt on the stigma behind freediving and safety
</li>
<li>
Getting in depth with Alexey and Julia about the dangers of freediving as a sport
</li>
<li>
Paul lost a friend to a shallow water blackout - what are shallow water blackouts
</li>
<li>
How many world records does Alexey have - you won&rsquo;t believe it.
</li>
<li>
Japanese women can hold their breath while diving for peals&hellip;
</li>
<li>
Alexey&rsquo;s mental dive preparation and what he&rsquo;s not thinking about 130m below
</li>
<li>
Ice tails - Alexey tells all about his 80m free dive under the ice
</li>
<li>
Alexye&rsquo;s next &lsquo;big thing&rsquo;
</li>
<li>
How Julia approaches freediving
</li>
<li>
Alexey's freediving community
</li>
<li>
&lsquo;Freediving is not about fighting the urgre to breathe, it's about relaxation&rsquo;
</li>
<li>
The importance of a good freedive instructor
</li>
<li>
Alexy's mum's influence on the freediving sport
</li>
<li>
Alexy's freediving school
</li>
<li>
<a href="https://taplink.cc/alexeymolchanov">Find Alexey</a>
</li>
</ul>

WORLDS DEEPEST FREEDIVER

Simon Hill is a Physiotherapist, author, host of world famous, ‘Plant Proof’ Podcast and nutritionist for Chris Hemmseworths’ CENTR fitness app who is passionate about making nutritional information simple and accessible so that people can make informed decisions about the food they feed themselves and their family.

In 2008, Simon completed a Bachelor of Physiotherapy and immediately began working as a Sports Physiotherapist in Melbourne both at a leading private practice and with professional AFL & VFL footballers.

Over the years, however, Simon became increasingly curious about the role nutrition played in nourishing the body and preventing disease. By using his research skills developed during his honors degree, Simon dove deep into the available literature on nutrition & disease and soon became fascinated by the vast evidence out there that proved that simple lifestyle changes could help people prevent and sometimes even reverse many of the leading chronic diseases that plague the western world today.

Concerned with the fact that this information was not reaching people but was instead getting lost amidst the myriad of marketing ploys pushed by industries who were more interested in profits than the health and general well-being of the public, Simon shifted gears in his career undertaking a Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate and a post-graduate degree in Nutrition.

During this time, he set up plantproof.com and began hosting world-renowned doctors and public figures, such as Neurologist's Dean & Ayesha Sherzai, MD, Dr Will Bulsiewicz, MD, Dr David Katz, MD, Environmental Researcher Nicholas Carter, Climate Scientist Dr Jonathon Foley and Ultra-Athlete Rich Roll on the Plant Proof podcast.

The Dirt

@plantt_proof


Why are so many people confused when it comes to dieting?


We invented diets; but why Simon?


What are the peak scientific guidelines when it comes to dieting?


Oh but - not all science is equal!


What from these peak medical guidelines can we believe?


Simon, what motivated you to become a nutritionist and get dirty on food?


Simon shares a compelling story of the moment that changed his life and prompted him to take this journey towards revealing the lifestyle factors that can save your life…


Do you know that we share health traits with our pets!?


Talking the dirt on ultra-processed foods


Where does someone begin when looking to transition to a plant-based diet?


Meat itself has a lot of nutrients, can these be found elsewhere in a plant based diet?


Does 'moderation' with foods really mean anything?


Simon talks the dirt on diet and it's relationship with the wider planet


Confirmation bias about meat, and lack of peer-reviewed articles supporting it


Simon talks the dirt on the carnivore diet and eliminative diets


Lots of dietary support is anecdotal!


Social stigma of dieting - especially veganism - this is dirty!


How changing diet takes time - and food as an addiction


Dieting labels revisited!


Simon says it's okay to eat oyster and mussels on a plant-based diet! But why!


Let's talk about the reason why people don’t become vegan


Is veganism growing in australia?


Myth busters!! Tofu can give you man boobs… or?


Is tofu is a fito-estrogen?


Does diary and estrogen cause cancer?


Is the social status of veganism a real thing?


The dirt on the fundamental problem with the Aussie food market…


Simon’s book - The Proof Is In The Plants


Simon's message to all listeners


Find Simon

Simon Hill is a Physiotherapist, author, host of world famous, &lsquo;Plant Proof&rsquo; Podcast and nutritionist for Chris Hemmseworths&rsquo; CENTR fitness app who is passionate about making nutritional information simple and accessible so that people can make informed decisions about the food they feed themselves and their family. In 2008, Simon completed a Bachelor of Physiotherapy and immediately began working as a Sports Physiotherapist in Melbourne both at a leading private practice and with professional AFL &amp; VFL footballers. Over the years, however, Simon became increasingly curious about the role nutrition played in nourishing the body and preventing disease. By using his research skills developed during his honors degree, Simon dove deep into the available literature on nutrition &amp; disease and soon became fascinated by the vast evidence out there that proved that simple lifestyle changes could help people prevent and sometimes even reverse many of the leading chronic diseases that plague the western world today. Concerned with the fact that this information was not reaching people but was instead getting lost amidst the myriad of marketing ploys pushed by industries who were more interested in profits than the health and general well-being of the public, Simon shifted gears in his career undertaking a Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate and a post-graduate degree in Nutrition. During this time, he set up <a href="http://plantproof.com/">plantproof.com</a> and began hosting world-renowned doctors and public figures, such as Neurologist's Dean &amp; Ayesha Sherzai, MD, Dr Will Bulsiewicz, MD, Dr David Katz, MD, Environmental Researcher Nicholas Carter, Climate Scientist Dr Jonathon Foley and Ultra-Athlete Rich Roll on the Plant Proof podcast.
The Dirt
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/plant_proof/">@plantt_proof</a>
<ul>
<li>
Why are so many people confused when it comes to dieting?
</li>
<li>
We invented diets; but why Simon?
</li>
<li>
What are the peak scientific guidelines when it comes to dieting?
</li>
<li>
Oh but - not all science is equal!
</li>
<li>
What from these peak medical guidelines can we believe?
</li>
<li>
Simon, what motivated you to become a nutritionist and get dirty on food?
</li>
<li>
Simon shares a compelling story of the moment that changed his life and prompted him to take this journey towards revealing the lifestyle factors that can save your life&hellip;
</li>
<li>
Do you know that we share health traits with our pets!?
</li>
<li>
Talking the dirt on ultra-processed foods
</li>
<li>
Where does someone begin when looking to transition to a plant-based diet?
</li>
<li>
Meat itself has a lot of nutrients, can these be found elsewhere in a plant based diet?
</li>
<li>
Does 'moderation' with foods really mean anything?
</li>
<li>
Simon talks the dirt on diet and it's relationship with the wider planet
</li>
<li>
Confirmation bias about meat, and lack of peer-reviewed articles supporting it
</li>
<li>
Simon talks the dirt on the carnivore diet and eliminative diets
</li>
<li>
Lots of dietary support is anecdotal!
</li>
<li>
Social stigma of dieting - especially veganism - this is dirty!
</li>
<li>
How changing diet takes time - and food as an addiction
</li>
<li>
Dieting labels revisited!
</li>
<li>
Simon says it's okay to eat oyster and mussels on a plant-based diet! But why!
</li>
<li>
Let's talk about the reason why people don&rsquo;t become vegan
</li>
<li>
Is veganism growing in australia?
</li>
<li>
Myth busters!! Tofu can give you man boobs&hellip; or?
</li>
<li>
Is tofu is a fito-estrogen?
</li>
<li>
Does diary and estrogen cause cancer?
</li>
<li>
Is the social status of veganism a real thing?
</li>
<li>
The dirt on the fundamental problem with the Aussie food market&hellip;
</li>
<li>
Simon&rsquo;s book - <a href="https://plantproof.com/book">The Proof Is In The Plants</a>
</li>
<li>
Simon's message to all listeners
</li>
<li>
<a href="https://plantproof.com/">Find Simon</a>
</li>
</ul>

DIET TRUTHS WITH SIMON HILL

Sharks play a critical role in the delicate balance of ocean ecosystems. Yet despite their importance, shark populations are being decimated globally. The rapid decline in populations teamed with the man-eating monster stereotypes sharks have garnered over the years, have left sharks fighting for their survival. Through years of passion, Jillian and Duncan have spent their lives dedicated to spreading awareness about why we need to save our sharks and in turn, our oceans. Julia ventured to work with Jillian in 2020 to create a short film, Shark Attack which focuses on the positive impact that the Bahamas took in 2012, making their 200 mile economic zone a shark sanctuary. Paul has worked with Duncan over the years and share the stories of shark encounters and all things passion for ocean. 

In the background, Jillian founded Sharks 4 Kids. The goal of Sharks4Kids is to create a new generation of shark advocates through access to a dynamic range of educational materials. Curriculum, games and activities will allow teachers to integrate shark education into their science programs on an introductory, intermediate or advanced level. Students can access games, activities and info sheets to satisfy their own curiosity about sharks. Photos and videos from scientists and conservationists bring an exciting element into the classroom and show students the beauty of the ocean.

Our team brings together scientists, educators, conservationists and professional videographers to create a unique opportunity for the next generation to learn why sharks need kids and kids need sharks. 

 

THE EPISODE DIRT

@sharkeducation@biminisharkgirl@underwatercameraman


- How did Jill and Duncan find each other? I mean… underwater?


- Jillian and Duncan's baby shark has swam with sharks already!


- You would never guess how many species of sharks are in the Bahamas or why…


- Why did these guys dedicate their lives to working with sharks?


- What is your daily routine and how long has this dream life unfolded?


- Paul tells the most vile spew story from one of his dive trips to Bimini


- Jill tells us why sharks are so important to the marine ecosystem


- We talk the dirt on why the Bahamas made their 200 mile economic zone a shark sanctuary - the reason Julia made her Shark Attack film there in 2020 with Jill


- The protection of sharks has seriously boosted the Bahama's tourism…


- Mine and Paul's experiences with Jill and Duncan in the Bahamas


- The role sharks play in the global marine ecosystem -


- We talk the dirt on shark’s greatest threats and how this can be prevented


- Are systems in place to change these threats?


- Um! Why don't all countries make their economic zone shark sanctuaries?!


- Conservation success stories need to provide a solid alternative for what they want to stop - there’s large factors at play here.


- Favourite shark and biggest discovery in their work


- Why people should give a shit about sharks!


- Jill’s incredible organisation 'Sharks for Kids'


- Fun facts about sharks (one shark even has a bellybutton)


- Biggest threats for sharks


-Does shark meat contain high amounts of mercury? Oh yeah. And it’s on your supermarket shelf.


- Why would we want to consume shark meat?


- Our close calls with sharks


- Statistics on shark deaths


- Final thoughts - the power of kids


- Julia loves a good aquarium - but there’s push back here…


- Find Jill and Duncan here: Shark Education

Sharks play a critical role in the delicate balance of ocean ecosystems. Yet despite their importance, shark populations are being decimated globally. The rapid decline in populations teamed with the man-eating monster stereotypes sharks have garnered over the years, have left sharks fighting for their survival. Through years of passion, Jillian and Duncan have spent their lives dedicated to spreading awareness about why we need to save our sharks and in turn, our oceans. Julia ventured to work with Jillian in 2020 to create a short film, Shark Attack which focuses on the positive impact that the Bahamas took in 2012, making their 200 mile economic&nbsp;zone a shark sanctuary. Paul has worked with Duncan over the years and share the stories of shark encounters and all things passion for ocean.&nbsp;
In the background, Jillian founded Sharks 4 Kids. The goal of Sharks4Kids is to create a new generation of shark advocates through access to a dynamic range of educational materials. Curriculum, games and activities will allow teachers to integrate shark education into their science programs on an introductory, intermediate or advanced level. Students can access games, activities and info sheets to satisfy their own curiosity about sharks. Photos and videos from scientists and conservationists bring an exciting element into the classroom and show students the beauty of the ocean.
Our team brings together scientists, educators, conservationists and professional videographers to create a unique opportunity for the next generation to learn why sharks need kids and kids need sharks.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
THE EPISODE DIRT
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/sharkeducation/">@sharkeducation</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/biminisharkgirl/">@biminisharkgirl</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/underwatercameraman/">@underwatercameraman</a>
<ul>
<li>
- How did Jill and Duncan find each other? I mean&hellip; underwater?
</li>
<li>
- Jillian and Duncan's baby shark has swam with sharks already!
</li>
<li>
- You would never guess how many species of sharks are in the Bahamas or why&hellip;
</li>
<li>
- Why did these guys dedicate their lives to working with sharks?
</li>
<li>
- What is your daily routine and how long has this dream life unfolded?
</li>
<li>
- Paul tells the most vile spew story from one of his dive trips to Bimini
</li>
<li>
- Jill tells us why sharks are so important to the marine ecosystem
</li>
<li>
- We talk the dirt on why the Bahamas made their 200 mile economic zone a shark sanctuary - the reason Julia made her <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3GVnhYI2eE">Shark Attack film</a> there in 2020 with Jill
</li>
<li>
- The protection of sharks has seriously boosted the Bahama's tourism&hellip;
</li>
<li>
- Mine and Paul's experiences with Jill and Duncan in the Bahamas
</li>
<li>
- The role sharks play in the global marine ecosystem -
</li>
<li>
- We talk the dirt on shark&rsquo;s greatest threats and how this can be prevented
</li>
<li>
- Are systems in place to change these threats?
</li>
<li>
- Um! Why don't all countries make their economic zone shark sanctuaries?!
</li>
<li>
- Conservation success stories need to provide a solid alternative for what they want to stop - there&rsquo;s large factors at play here.
</li>
<li>
- Favourite shark and biggest discovery in their work
</li>
<li>
- Why people should give a shit about sharks!
</li>
<li>
- Jill&rsquo;s incredible organisation 'Sharks for Kids'
</li>
<li>
- Fun facts about sharks (one shark even has a bellybutton)
</li>
<li>
- Biggest threats for sharks
</li>
<li>
-Does shark meat contain high amounts of mercury? Oh yeah. And it&rsquo;s on your supermarket shelf.
</li>
<li>
- Why would we want to consume shark meat?
</li>
<li>
- Our close calls with sharks
</li>
<li>
- Statistics on shark deaths
</li>
<li>
- Final thoughts - the power of kids
</li>
<li>
- Julia loves a good aquarium - but there&rsquo;s push back here&hellip;
</li>
<li>
- Find Jill and Duncan here: <a href="https://www.sharks4kids.com/">Shark Education</a>
</li>
</ul>

FREEDIVING WITH GREAT WHITE SHARK

The Dirt Down Under

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