The Joy of Swimming

Emotional Support from Cold Water with Clare Flaxen

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 P

Making AGAINST THE TIDES - swimming the Oceans Seven with Beth French and Stefan Stuckert

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 TIDE

Swimming in Unusual Spaces with Laura Godtschalk

This episode explores finding unusual lake and river spaces for cold water swimming with Laura Godtschalk, from "landlocked Leicester". In this conversation we talk abo

The Leigh on Sea Bluetits Community with Lisa Monger and Jenny Bier

This episode explores community and body confidence with Lisa Monger and Jenny Bier of the Leigh on Sea Bluetits chill swimming group. In this conversation we talk abou

Pauline Barker - Mama Bear - and the annual Polar Bear Challenge

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 crea

Swimming the English Channel (La Manche) with Claire Brumby

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 abo

Laughter and Grieving with Imogen Tinkler

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 s

Creating the Cornwall OWLS community with Sharky Sian and fun & enthusiasm with Kathy King

A double interview episode featuring conversations with Sharky Sian, organiser of the Cornwall OWLS group, and with Kathy King from Wild Wonder and Wisdom. Recorded on

Sarah Kennedy Norquoy and the power of processing emotion and grief through cold water 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 swim

Pippa Best, Sea Soul Blessings and the power of connecting with the sea

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.

Katie Richards and the power of building a Community of cold water swimmers

Katie Richards is a cold water swimmer based in Newquay, Cornwall. In this entertaining and informative conversation we discuss the growth of the activity in and around C

"The Joy of Swimming": Preview Episode

A preview of the new swimming podcast "The Joy of Swimming" hosted by Pat Kelman. The podcast is a series of conversations with open water and sea swimmers, capturing the