What do you do when your mast snaps in the middle of the Southern Ocean, 1,000 miles from land, no engine, no sails, no rescue on the way? You fight. You survive. And then you go back and finish what you started.In this gripping episode, Sam Penny sits down with Lisa Blair, world record-holding solo sailor, bestselling author of Facing Fear, and subject of the documentary Ice Maiden. Lisa recounts the harrowing night her boat was nearly torn in half during a solo Antarctica circumnavigation, and the moment she knew she might not make it out alive.But this isn’t just a survival story. It’s a masterclass in preparation, resilience, and courage. Lisa shares how she turned fear into focus, why she chose to go back and finish the job after nearly dying, and how her climate action campaign is leaving a powerful legacy, one Post-it note at a time.Whether you’re climbing mountains or chasing bold dreams in business, Lisa’s story is a reminder that bravery isn’t about having no fear, it’s about showing up anyway.🎯 What We Cover:The terrifying night Lisa’s mast snapped in the middle of a Southern Ocean stormHow preparation and muscle memory saved her lifeThe 12-day journey back to land with no sailsWhy she went back and finished the Antarctica circumnavigationWhat it really feels like to sail through 15-metre wavesHow she built her boat into a floating science labWhy every action matters in the fight against climate changeHer upcoming Arctic Circle record attempt and basalt-fibre boatWhat “Facing Fear” really means, and how to build courage in everyday life💬 Notable Quotes:“If I don’t cut this mast free, I’m going to die.” “Your worst-case scenario can become your greatest preparation.” “I’m not an Amazon warrior. I’m just someone who tried.” “If you combine fear with action, it becomes courage.” “Every action matters, especially yours.”🌎 About Lisa Blair: Lisa Blair is a solo sailor, climate advocate, motivational speaker, and author. She holds multiple world records in ocean sailing, including the first woman to sail solo around Antarctica with one stop. Through her campaign Climate Action Now, Lisa inspires communities to take small sustainable actions that add up to massive collective impact. Her next project? A solo, non-stop, unassisted circumnavigation of the Arctic Circle—something never done before by any human.📚 Book: Facing Fear – Available wherever books are soldIce Maiden Documentary - Available on SBS On Demand and Amazon Lisa Blair’s Website - lisablairsailstheworld.comFollow Lisa on Facebook and Instagram - @lisablairsailstheworldVisit sampenny.com/brave for other episodes on "Why'd You Think You Could Do That?" podcastFollow Sam everywhere on Socials @90dayswithsam

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