In this conversation with Sacha Dench, I gained a deeper understanding of how winning a freediving world championship shaped her bold, media-savvy approach to conservation. Sacha is unstoppable — no challenge, no condition, no physical demand is too much. She pushes limits in the sky, on land, and underwater. But beyond her daring is a woman who leads with compassion, breaks convention, and brings people together. This was a rich, humbling exchange I’ll always cherish — full of insight, resilience, and quiet strength.
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 – Introducing Sacha Dench – Conservationist and Expedition Leader
2:45 – From Marine Biology to Flight – How Becoming a Freediving World Champion Amplified her a Voice
5:30 – Overcoming Turbulence Phobia Through Flying
10:00 – The Genesis of “Flight of the Swans” Expedition
14:00 – The Power of Storytelling in Environmental Conservation
18:00 – How Sacha Engages Diverse Audiences with Her Mission
25:00 – Flying Around the UK to Raise Climate Change Awareness
30:00 – Collective Action Over Politics in Conservation Efforts
33:00 – Introducing the New “Sea to Summit” Expedition
35:00 – Why Multidisciplinary Teams Matter in Environmental Work
38:00 – Conservation Challenges Facing Bewick’s Swans
42:00 – Threats to Ospreys and What’s Being Done
47:00 – 9 Years On: Outcomes of the Swan Expedition
49:00 – Understanding Powerline Hazards from a Swan’s Perspective
53:30 – Where Sacha Finds Optimism in Her Conservation Work
56:00 – What’s Next: The “Flight of the Vulture” Expedition
1:02:00 – How to Support Sacha Dench’s Projects and Campaigns
For more information about Conservation Without Borders:
-Website: https://www.conservation-without-borders.org/
Sea to Summit webpage: https://www.conservation-without-borders.org/expeditions/sea-to-summit
Fundraising link: https://www.conservation-without-borders.org/make-a-donation
Flight of the Vultures: https://www.conservation-without-borders.org/flight-of-the-vulture
Vulture fundraising link: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/help-save-worlds-most-threatened-animals
Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/conservation.without.borders
Instagram link: https://www.instagram.com/conservation_without_borders/
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