Wild Swim Podcast - tales of outdoor swimming adventures from the water
P B Hughes is a cold water swimmer and poet from London. In this episode she describes the courage needed to attempt cold water swimming, and observes that this courage is something she’s been able to take strength in during difficult times. She also describes the parallels between cold water swimming and her creative work.
P B finishes the episode by sharing a couple of her poems.
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Lake District swimmer Sara Barnes shares why winter swimming means so much to her.
Sara started cold water swimming as therapy and as way to continue to experience her beloved Lake District landscape.
In this episode she talks about how the bravery needed to get into the water in the colder months pays off when you swim under a rainbow, as well as how to warm back up again after a swim.
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Cold water swimming has become a bit of a hot topic, but what do you need to know before diving in? (Hint: Don’t dive in!)
This episode has advice from swimmers around the world, as well as my top tips for cold water swimming.
Thanks to the swimmers in this episode: David, Eva, Karen, Kirrilee, Liz, Lou, Markus and Ruth for sharing your cold water tips. And thanks to Lou and Sue for letting me record our swim!
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The podcast is back after a short break! In this episode I talk about why I needed to take a break, and how swimming has helped me with recent life challenges; from allowing me to focus on being in the moment, to making me more resilient.
For more information on the cold water research I mention in this episode, have a look at these articles:
BBC News: Can cold water swimming treat depression?
The Guardian: Could cold water swimming help treat depression?
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From the leaves on the trees to the temperature of the water, things can change drastically in autumn. In this episode, I talk about steps to take to prepare for swimming this season.
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