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Freediving, Empowerment, and being an Imperfect Conservationist with Mehgan Heaney-Grier.
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Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick!
On today’s episode, we talk with Mehgan Heaney-Grier, US Freedive Pioneer about Freediving, Empowerment and being an Imperfect Conservationist. Read her full bio below.
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Showtimes:
2:04 Nic & Laura talk about diving
9:47 Interview with Mehgan Heaney-Grier Starts
19:51 Freediving
30:12 Being an Imperfect Conservationist
40:59 Empowerment
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Connect with Mehgan Heaney-Grier at https://www.linkedin.com/in/mehganheaneygrier/
Guest Bio:
Champion Freediver, Ocean Explorer, Educator & Conservationist
At the age of 19, Mehgan established the first USA freedive record for both men and women in the constant weight category to 155 feet. She works as a professional speaker, marine educator, stunt diver, expedition leader, and television personality. Mehgan holds a degree in Ecology Evolutionary Biology, and Anthropology, is an original inductee in the Women Divers Hall of Fame and Fellow in The Explorers Club. As a long-time conservationist Mehgan is dedicated to raising awareness on issues facing our oceans today. Recently she developed an original web-series called, “The IMPERFECT Conservationist”, offering bite-sized and impactful ways to easily work conservation action into everyday life. Mehgan’s also a mom, student mentor, and regularly collaborates with conservation organizations, including 2°C, Ocean First Institute, and Safer, Cleaner Ships.
Music Credits
Intro: Givin Me Eyes by Grace Mesa
Outro: Never Ending Soul Groove by Mattijs Muller
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