Episode Seven: There must be something in the water

In this episode I meet, swim, chat and share cake with Itamar Nitzan the founder of Dip your Toes in Wild Swimming Facebook page.

Itamar ́s page educates, inspires and welcomes new swimmers and old to his experiences and insights in outdoor swimming. One of the things he offers free of charge is to buddy an individual or small group who want to swim. With that in mine I invited along my wonderful friend Eilidh, who doubled up as co host and Guinea Pig.

We took a dip at Portebello, the for coming storm and 5 degree water temp didn't deter us. Eilidh hadn't been cold water swimming for a number of years so we have share some of our anxieties before on the journey.

This episode covers body issues, depression, bereavement, staying safe in the water, cold water acclimatisation, keeping warm afterwards, mindfulness, friendship, taking a break from life, rewiring, connection, aqua-meditation, lots of screaming and shared passion for the ocean and its deeply healing qualities.

So, if its tricky to get out in the water just now sit back and listen and enjoy.