In this episode of the Dead Foot Diver Podcast, we sit down with the legendary former Navy Captain, Bobby Scholley. Captain Scholley shares her remarkable journey as one of the first women to command a surface vessel in the US Navy and her groundbreaking accomplishments in Navy diving. From her unexpected beginnings in central Illinois to leading significant salvage operations like the recovery of TWA Flight 800 and the USS Monitor, Captain Scholley recounts the challenges and triumphs she faced along the way. We also discuss her involvement with the Women Divers Hall of Fame and the organization's efforts to support and mentor the next generation of divers. Join us as we dive deep into the history, struggles, and achievements of women in Navy diving.

00:00 Introduction to the Dead Foot Diver Podcast

00:08 Meet Bobby Scholley: A Trailblazer in Navy Diving

00:56 Bobby's Early Life and Entry into the Navy

06:07 First Assignment and Discovering Navy Diving

10:19 Challenges and Triumphs in Dive School

17:08 Integration and Acceptance in the Navy Diving Community

23:04 Advanced Diving Techniques and Personal Preferences

26:02 Major Salvage Operations: TWA Flight 800 and USS Coal

30:57 High-Stakes Salvage Operation

32:24 Challenges of Deep Sea Diving

33:42 Emotional and Mental Toll on Divers

36:40 Introduction to the USS Monitor Expedition

44:15 Significance of the Monitor's Artifacts

49:07 Women Divers Hall of Fame

51:27 Veterans and Diving

56:18 Celebrating 50 Years of Women in Navy Diving

01:04:26 Conclusion and Call to Action

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Join host Curt 'The DeadFoot Diver' in an inspiring episode of the Dead Foot Diver Podcast as he speaks with Lyndi Leggett from Scuba Gym Australia. Listen to their incredible journey, discussing the groundbreaking work of scuba therapy for adaptive divers and veterans with PTSD. Learn about the challenges, successes, and future prospects of diving with disabilities, including their work with veterans, their monthly cleanup dives, and unique shark diving experiences. Don’t miss out on this intriguing and empowering episode!

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00:00 Welcome to The Dead Foot Diver Podcast

00:43 Meet Lindy Legett from Scuba Jam

01:30 The Inspiring Story of Junior

02:49 Lindy's Journey to Founding Scuba Gym

04:41 Challenges and Triumphs During the Pandemic

07:14 Transforming Lives with Scuba Therapy

18:28 Funding Struggles and Community Support

26:01 The Power of Ubuntu and Volunteerism

27:19 Post-Traumatic Growth and New Beginnings

27:46 The Magic of Water and Scuba Diving

28:26 Scuba Diving for People with Disabilities

31:04 Expanding the Scuba Gym

32:24 Shark Diving Adventures

43:19 Harbor Cleanups and Unique Finds

49:42 Concluding Thoughts and Future Plans

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