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Vet VibesAuthor: Laura Mairesse
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Beyond Limits & Without Borders: Conservation with Sacha Dench
Episode 4
Monday, 4 August, 2025
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 Leader2:45 – From Marine Biology to Flight – How Becoming a Freediving World Champion Amplified her a Voice5:30 – Overcoming Turbulence Phobia Through Flying10:00 – The Genesis of “Flight of the Swans” Expedition14:00 – The Power of Storytelling in Environmental Conservation18:00 – How Sacha Engages Diverse Audiences with Her Mission25:00 – Flying Around the UK to Raise Climate Change Awareness30:00 – Collective Action Over Politics in Conservation Efforts33:00 – Introducing the New “Sea to Summit” Expedition35:00 – Why Multidisciplinary Teams Matter in Environmental Work38:00 – Conservation Challenges Facing Bewick’s Swans42:00 – Threats to Ospreys and What’s Being Done47:00 – 9 Years On: Outcomes of the Swan Expedition49:00 – Understanding Powerline Hazards from a Swan’s Perspective53:30 – Where Sacha Finds Optimism in Her Conservation Work56:00 – What’s Next: The “Flight of the Vulture” Expedition1:02:00 – How to Support Sacha Dench’s Projects and CampaignsFor 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-summitFundraising link: https://www.conservation-without-borders.org/make-a-donationFlight of the Vultures: https://www.conservation-without-borders.org/flight-of-the-vultureVulture fundraising link: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/help-save-worlds-most-threatened-animalsFacebook link: https://www.facebook.com/conservation.without.bordersInstagram link: https://www.instagram.com/conservation_without_borders/For more content and interactive discussions on the topic, follow the channel on Instagram page: https://instagram.com/vetvibes_podcast?igshid=MzRIODBiNWFIZA==
