Michella Thomas' Swim Story

Michella Thomas' Swim Story

Author: Shannon Keegan founder of Intrepid Water August 15, 2026 Duration: 1:04:26
Send us Fan Mail In her own words: I've been a pool swimmer since age of 9 and swam competitivelyfor UCSD Tritons I started swimming open water regularly since 1990 My first channel swim (not ratified) was Maui Channel in 2009 Other ratified solo marathon swims include Catalina Channel (Sept 2013), English Channel (June 2021 j, 20 Bridges (tandem, June 2023), Length of Tahoe (Aug. 2023), and Around Jersey Island (Aug 2025) I retired from my career in the Oil & Gas indust...

There's a particular feeling that comes from standing at the water's edge, toes in the sand or on cool concrete, looking out at the expanse. It’s a moment of choice between the solid ground of what you know and the fluid possibility of what could be. Stories from the Water explores that very transition, hosted by Shannon Keegan, founder of Intrepid Water. This isn't just a podcast about swimming; it's about the profound parallels between moving through water and moving through life. Each conversation flows into the mental and physical resilience required to push past our own shorelines, whether that's tackling a new fitness goal, navigating personal challenges, or simply finding the bravery to begin something unfamiliar. You'll hear from a diverse range of voices-athletes, coaches, everyday enthusiasts, and experts-who share their intimate experiences with water as a teacher. The reflections found here touch on the mechanics of sport, the nuances of health, and the quiet self-improvement that happens when we’re fully immersed in an element that demands our presence. Tune in for a blend of personal narrative and practical insight, all centered on the wisdom that surfaces when we dare to get in over our heads.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 50

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What's Your Relationship with the Water? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:15
Send us Fan Mail Find out more about Ocean Conservancy, A Healthy Ocean and Thriving Planet Forever and for Everyone: Homepage - Ocean Conservancy Find out more about Podcastathon: Welcome | Podcasthon This episode is on…
Veruska De Vita's Swim Story [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:09
Send us Fan Mail Veruska De Vita is a learner free diver, open-water swimmer and author who encourages everyone to have a deeper respect for the sea. Her non-fiction book Deep Blue – why we love the sea, launched in 2025…
Kelsey Maloney's Swim Story [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:18
Send us Fan Mail Kelsey moves slowly and intentionally through the world, weaving together her interests of swimming, storytelling, dancing, writing, grief, nature, and connection. She's an Open Floor Movement Teacher, i…
Lizzie’s Way Back to the Water [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:04
Send us Fan Mail Born in Kent, England but now live in the Rhondda Valleys in South Wales. I am a recreational runner and I work on the World’s fastest seated Zipline. I learnt to ride a bike at aged 42 and learnt how it…
Learning How to Stay [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:28
Send us Fan Mail This episode is one story. The Water’s Edge is where stories like this turn into lived experience. Feeling inspired? Sign Up for a Free Goal Setting Guide. Subscribe to my Substack for Lessons from the W…
Hilary Topper's Swim Story [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:02
Send us Fan Mail This episode is one story. The Water’s Edge is where stories like this turn into lived experience. Feeling inspired? Sign Up for a Free Goal Setting Guide. Subscribe to my Substack for Lessons from the W…
What the Water Taught Me in 2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:21
Send us Fan Mail In this 2025 Year in Review, I reflect on the lessons swimming continues to teach me—about trust, awareness, and moving through uncertainty with more ease. Drawing from open water swims, coaching experie…
Erica Mertz' Swim Story [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:24
Send us Fan Mail Feeling inspired? Sign Up for a Free Goal Setting Guide Want to watch? Episodes now available on YouTube! Join me for your best year yet at The Water's Edge. Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd li…
Berhard Hengl's Swim Story [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:42
Send us Fan Mail Feeling inspired? Sign Up for a Free Goal Setting Guide Want to watch? Episodes now available on YouTube! Join me for your best year yet at The Water's Edge. Bernhard Hengl is an (wannabe) ultra-marathon…
Deep Dive: Mighty Memphre Recap [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:53
Send us Fan Mail Feeling inspired? Sign Up for a Free Goal Setting Guide Want to watch? Episodes now available on YouTube! Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest, email me! Stories from the Water i…