Emotional Support from Cold Water with Clare Flaxen
The Joy of Swimming
In this episode Pat Kelman is joined by Coach and Therapist Clare Flaxen. In this conversation we talk about the emotional benefits of cold water swimming, the joy of Parliament Hill Lido and Pond swimming. Resources mentioned in this episode If you have enjoyed this episode, please: Subscribe to the podcast Join the
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Making AGAINST THE TIDES - swimming the Oceans Seven with Beth French and Stefan Stuckert
The Joy of Swimming
Pat Kelman is joined by British marathon swimmer and world record holder Beth French and BAFTA nominated film maker Stefan Stuckert to discuss their film AGAINST THE TIDES.
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Swimming in Unusual Spaces with Laura Godtschalk
The Joy of Swimming
This episode explores finding unusual lake and river spaces for cold water swimming with Laura Godtschalk, from "landlocked Leicester".
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The Leigh on Sea Bluetits Community with Lisa Monger and Jenny Bier
The Joy of Swimming
This episode explores community and body confidence with Lisa Monger and Jenny Bier of the Leigh on Sea Bluetits chill swimming group.
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Pauline Barker - Mama Bear - and the annual Polar Bear Challenge
The Joy of Swimming
This episode is positively bursting with swimming goodness. Pat Kelman is joined by Pauline Barker, known as Mama Bear to her numerous UK Facebook tribes, who is the creator of the hugely popular Polar Bear Challenge.
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Swimming the English Channel (La Manche) with Claire Brumby
The Joy of Swimming
In this inspirational and exciting episode Pat Kelman is joined by Business Coach and cross-channel swimmer Claire Brumby. During a far-ranging conversation they talk about confidence, breaking out of comfort zones, swimming in a relay team from Dover to Calais, and Pat comes to terms with allowing listeners to hear more of "him" in the conversations.
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Laughter and Grieving with Imogen Tinkler
The Joy of Swimming
In this powerful and moving episode Pat Kelman is joined by Imogen Tinkler from Whitstable Blue Tits. During a far-ranging conversation they talk about travel, Imogen's swimming experiences, and also how her relationship with the water helped her deal with the loss of her daughter.
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Creating the Cornwall OWLS community with Sharky Sian and fun & enthusiasm with Kathy King
The Joy of Swimming
A double interview episode featuring conversations with Sharky Sian, organiser of the Cornwall OWLS group, and with Kathy King from Wild Wonder and Wisdom.
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Sarah Kennedy Norquoy and the power of processing emotion and grief through cold water swimming
The Joy of Swimming
Sarah Kennedy Norquoy is the author of the swimming memoir "Salt On My Skin", and she joins Pat Kelman in a compelling and entertaining conversation about cold water swimming, the process of writing, and processing emotion and grief.
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Pippa Best, Sea Soul Blessings and the power of connecting with the sea
The Joy of Swimming
Pippa Best from Sea Soul Blessings joins Pat Kelman today for a wide-ranging conversation about the experience of connecting emotionally and spiritually with the water.
info_outlineIn this powerful and moving episode Pat Kelman is joined by Imogen Tinkler from Whitstable Blue Tits. During a far-ranging conversation they talk about travel, Imogen's swimming experiences, and also how her relationship with the water helped her deal with the loss of her daughter.
- Episode introduction [0:45]
- Welcome to Imogen [2:50]
- Swimming after Essex nightclubs [8:30]
- Swimming when a Camp Counselor [10:00]
- Swimming's role in her life now [10:45]
- Grieving [13:20]
- Safety Lesson from Father [16:20]
- Essex ladies [17:00]
- Whitstable Bluetits[22:30]
- Tips for new swimmers [28:40]
- Contacting Imogen [35:00]
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