Imagine leaving everything behind to embark on the toughest adventure you’ve ever faced. You think you’ll be back in 2 months… except you’re not. You return 18 months later – and the way you see the world has shifted forever.

That’s exactly what happened to Laerke Heilmann, a Danish artist and waterwoman who, alongside Captain Kiana (from our last episode), served as first mate on a transatlantic voyage captured in the upcoming documentary Women and the Wind.

In doing so, she’s become something of an expert at embracing uncertainty and dancing with the unknown... So if there’s something that’s been calling you, but you haven’t yet found the courage to take that next bold step – this conversation is for you!

In this episode, Laerke shares:

• What it felt like to leave shore, face doubts, and step into the unknown with no clear return date

• The mental and physical challenges of life at sea – and how she navigated discomfort, fear, and uncertainty

• The deep connection she formed with nature, and the liberation of disconnecting from the modern world

• The impact she hopes Women and the Wind will have, and the lessons the ocean continues to teach her

• The unexpected rewards of pursuing a bold, challenging dream

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Website: ⁠https://www.womenandthewind.com/women

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