PTSD, Photography & Permission to Feel: Amanda’s Wake-Up Call

In this episode of Dtermined AF, Alexis sits down with Amanda Battle—an underwater photographer, free diver, and founder of Women of Water—to explore what healing really looks like when traditional methods fall short and your soul craves something deeper.

After years of living with PTSD, Amanda turned away from the noise of the world and dove headfirst—literally—into the ocean. What she found wasn’t just peace, but power. Through breathwork, free diving, and the quiet magic of the sea, Amanda began to rebuild herself. And now, she’s using her camera and her voice to help other women do the same.

In this raw and moving conversation, Amanda opens up about the invisible weight of trauma, the loneliness of recovery, and the radical self-acceptance that comes when you stop performing and start feeling. She shares how Women of Water became more than a creative project—it’s a global movement helping women reconnect to their bodies, their stories, and the wild strength within.

We dive deep (pun intended) into nervous system regulation, the myth of “getting over it,” and why the healing we need often lives far outside four walls. If you’ve ever felt broken, burned out, or just plain stuck—this one will move you.

Special thanks to Amanda Battle — Follow her journey and the Women of Water project to witness healing in motion.

Dtermined AF is your weekly permission slip to get real, get raw, and rewrite your story. Hosted by Alexis—multi-6-figure mentor, truth-teller, and hype woman for your next chapter—this podcast lights a fire under your fear and fuels your f*ck yes.

🎧 New episodes every Monday.

📲 Follow us on Instagram: @dtermined.af

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.