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Where land meets water, an invitation lingers—not just between elements, but between versions of yourself. You could remain on shore—where it's safe, familiar, predictable. Or you could cross into the unknown.
Stories from the Water is where we dive into the courage it takes to begin, the resilience that keeps us moving forward, and the wisdom that only emerges in the space between.
If you have ever stood at the edge of a body of water and wondered what it would be like to swim to the other side, you're in good company. Whether you're a seasoned swimmer, aspiring adventurer, or just someone intrigued by the water's mysterious pull, allow these stories to reveal what lies beneath the surface—not just of the water, but of ourselves.
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Send us Fan Mail Lindsey Cole is a storyteller, writer and speaker whose curiosity rarely lets an idea stay small for long. She has written and illustrated the children’s books The Mermaid and the Cow and The Mermaid, the Otter and the Big Poo, inspired by her mermaid adventure swims campaigning for cleaner rivers. Swimming with Strangers is her first book for adults. Lindsey lives in Bristol, where she coaches outdoor swimming, stuffs her pockets with biscuits to flirt with dogs, and is occa...
Send us Fan Mail Joe Zemaitis is a marathon swimmer, coach, and endurance athlete who has spent decades pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in open water. A former professional triathlete, Joe has completed more than 130 marathon swims across the globe, taking on iconic challenges including the Stillwater 8, Oceans 7, 10K in all 50 States in less than 25 days, and a 112-kilometer swim across Arizona’s Roosevelt Lake. In 2025, Joe’s remarkable career was recognized with his induction int...
Send us Fan Mail Emma Levy swam competitively as a child, and since then has continued swimming either in the pool or in open water, depending what’s available. This year it finally occurred to her that for the purposes of open water swimming she is an adaptive athlete, so she will tackle future swim challenges with new strategies. She is a SwimMastery High Performance Coach. She supported Tracey Baumann as a thinking partner in creating the book The SwimMastery Way. As an Improve...
Send us Fan Mail Support the show If these stories and questions resonate with you, there are a few ways to swim alongside me: Join my email list for occasional updates about coaching, clinics, gatherings, and opportunities to get in the water together. Subscribe to Lessons from the Water on Substack for my writing and reflections on swimming, water, awareness, trust, and the edges we meet along the way. Keep the stories coming by supporting the show. Questions, comments, feedback, or if you...
Send us Fan Mail Margarethe Denk is a SwimMastery High Performance Coach, Marathon and Ice Swimmer. After years of competing in the pool I discovered Open Water swimming. When the pandemic hit the only chance to swim was outdoors throughout the winter. And I realised that I really like swimming in cold water - and my body can stand low temperatures. So I expanded the time and eventually got into Ice Swimming, which is my passion. Swim-arts.com Facebook: @swim-arts & @swim.mentor Instagram...
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