In this episode of The Dead Foot Diver Podcast, Curt, the dead foot diver, sits down with Captain Jeremy McDonald from the Canadian Armed Forces and owner of Yellowknife Divers. They discuss Jeremy's extensive diving experience starting from 1994, his initial plans to be a clearance diver, and his fascinating diving adventures across Canada and beyond. Jeremy shares compelling stories, including his amazing find in the St. John River and the heartwarming story of reuniting a woman with a sentimental item. They also delve into Jeremy's efforts...
In this episode of The Dead Foot Diver Podcast, Curt, the dead foot diver, sits down with Captain Jeremy McDonald from the Canadian Armed Forces and owner of Yellowknife Divers. They discuss Jeremy's extensive diving experience starting from 1994, his initial plans to be a clearance diver, and his fascinating diving adventures across Canada and beyond. Jeremy shares compelling stories, including his amazing find in the St. John River and the heartwarming story of reuniting a woman with a sentimental item. They also delve into Jeremy's efforts in using scuba diving to help veterans cope with PTSD, his transition to the Coast Guard, and the various intriguing projects like hunting for a sunken safe and a historic shipwreck. Dive into this captivating episode filled with remarkable diving tales and insights into the life of a military diver.
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00:00 Introduction to the Dead Foot Diver Podcast
00:12 Meet Captain Jeremy McDonald
01:08 Jeremy's Diving Journey Begins
01:42 From Military to Diving Passion
03:34 Starting Yellowknife Divers
04:25 The Serendipitous Dive
08:40 Diving Adventures and TV Show
10:56 Diving in the Arctic
12:21 Impact of Climate Change on Diving
15:52 Using Diving to Combat PTSD
18:17 Military and Diving: A Unique Blend
23:28 Retirement and New Beginnings
34:35 Family and Diving
40:27 Adjusting to Diving with Disabilities
41:03 The Motocross Accident
42:35 Rediscovering the Joy of Diving
44:32 Becoming an Adaptive Dive Buddy
46:10 Technical Diving and Equipment Challenges
57:02 Diving Adventures and Shark Encounters
01:04:51 Life in the Arctic and Future Plans
01:18:57 Conclusion and Farewell
