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Your Dream Life with Kristina Karlsson#342 - DOING THE IMPOSSIBLE: ONE STROKE AT A TIME, with Andy DonaldsonHi there, dreamers! If you’ve ever doubted your ability to push past limits - things you feel may be impossible - today's episode is for you. Imagine diving into icy, unpredictable waters, swimming for hours—sometimes days—against relentless currents, all while battling exhaustion and self-doubt. Sounds intense, right? Well, for today’s guest, that’s just another day in his world. Andy Donaldson is an elite ultramarathon swimmer, a world record holder, and a man who has redefined what’s possible in endurance sports. And he is a beautiful human. 2025-03-2053 min

Leading Your Best Life with Leigh Farnell[Audio] How to SWIM Your Way to MENTAL RESILIENCE with World Champion Andy DonaldsonThis is what Wikipedia says about Andy Donaldson: Andrew Donaldson (born 10 February 1991 in Irvine, Scotland) is a Scottish-Australian marathon swimmer, motivational speaker, and mental health advocate. Donaldson is a three-time world record holder,[1] most notably for the fastest time to complete the Oceans Seven marathon swim challenge.[1] On 19 September 2024, he broke the world record for the Manhattan Island Swim, completing the 45.9 km course in 5 hours, 41 minutes and 48 seconds.[2] He also holds the fastest swim across the Cook Strait - the waters between New Zealand's North and South Islands.[3][4][5] Andrew w...2025-01-091h 33

Diet Starts Monday PodcastAndy Donaldson - 4 x Guinness World Record Ultramarathon SwimmerAndy Donaldson’s journey from Scotland to world-record-breaking ultra marathon swimmer is a powerful story of resilience, transformation, and purpose. Originally from Scotland, Andy moved to Australia with dreams of a professional swimming career. When he didn’t make the cut, he pivoted to finance, where he eventually faced mental health struggles. Seeking clarity, he took a transformative gap year that led him back to Australia and to his true passion for swimming. This time, he was driven not just by competition, but by a mission to take on some of the world’s most challenging swims and raise awaren...2024-11-071h 04

The Mental Game with Sam BriefUpon completing the world's toughest swims for mental health, Andy Donaldson is just getting startedEpisode 72 of The Mental Game brings on a guest that will blow your mind. Andy Donaldson is among the most impressive open-water swimmers in history. Last year, Donaldson set the Guinness World Record for fastest time completing the Oceans Seven marathon swim challenge, which consists of seven of the most challenging open water channel swims on Earth, including: The Cook Strait between New Zealand’s North and South Islands, 22.5 km (12.1 mi) The Moloka’i Channel in Hawaii, 42 km (23 mi) The English Channel between England and France, 33 km (18 mi) Four mor...2024-06-171h 00

Founder Talk with Alex Sheridan"When you're on your deathbed, no one ever asks about the money." Selling businesses and buying back time with your family with Andy DonaldsonEpisode Description: Welcome to another episode of Founder Talk, the podcast where real Founders share their stories of building businesses while navigating the adventure of life. In this episode, we have the privilege of speaking with Andy Donaldson, a seasoned entrepreneur with a wealth of experience and insights to offer. Highlights: The Dream of Selling a Company Andy kicks off the conversation by discussing his experience with having his company, Rhino Tools, acquired. He shares the emotional rollercoaster and the unexpected reality of what many founders dream of—a big exit. Bu...2024-06-111h 00

Clever DicksE15 - Andy Donaldson - fastest ever swimmer of the Cook Strait and oceans 7 in under a yearSend us a textIn this episode Duncan & Jim talk to Andy Donaldson.Andy has achieved what no other swimmer has done before, he completed the Oceans 7 swims within a year. And set the world record for crossing the Cook Strait taking only 4hours 33 minutes, that is seriously fast.But we talked about much more than swimming, his support of mental health charities, whether the aussies understand his scottish accent, and what kind of kilt he has.Andy was a wonderful person to talk to, and had plenty of great stories to share.2024-05-271h 00

TwoGetherSo How Good is the Better Love Marriage Assessment?In our final episode of the season, Rachel, Andy and Kelly shared about their experience in taking the Better Love marriage assessment. We go over the different aspects of the assessment as well as talk about our own results and shared what it got right about our marriages. We end the episode by talking with Rachel about her role at Ada Bible Church as our Director of Women's Ministry and her vision for the ministry. Because of her responsibilities, sadly, Rachel has to step down as a host, but we are so thankful for her two years of being...2024-05-0827 min

The Effortless Swimming Podcast#332 : The Technique Behind Holding 1:12/100m For 4 hours with Andy DonaldsonIn this episode, we have a special guest, marathon swimmer Andy Donaldson, who is a three-time world record holder. Andy shares his insights on freestyle technique and how he is able to maintain an impressive pace of 1:12 per 100m for 4 hours. This episode focuses solely on technique, as we delve into Andy's thought process and approach to his stroke. Tune in now! 00:00 Introduction and Background 2:31 Where is your head position? 2:58 How often are you breathing? 4:30 How do you use your kick? 5:23 What does your recovery look like? 8:09 What is the end of...2024-05-0715 min

TOWER 26 Be Race Ready PodcastEpisode #111: Andy Blow of Precision Hydration and Open Water Marathon Swimmer Andy DonaldsonGerry and Jim welcome Andy Blow CEO of Precision Hydration to the show along with 3x World Record Holding Open Water Swimmer Andy Donaldson. So many topics covered from endurance sport nutrition to open water swim training. Go to www.precisionhydration.com to find products. Use this link for the TOWER 26 Podcast discount applied at checkout. The Workout of the Episode can be found here Go to coaching.tower26.com to subscribe to the TOWER 26 Swim Subscription Plan Go to www.training.tower26.com to join the TOWER 26 Triathlon Training Program or the TOWE...2024-03-281h 12

TwoGetherSupporting Men through MinistryWhen men support each other, what kind of positive impacts can happen in marriages and families? In Episode 6 of this season, Andy invites Men’s Ministry Pastors Ethan Cole (Ada Bible Cascade Campus) and Vic Willis (Ada Bible Kentwood Campus) to the podcast to discuss the impacts and support men can find in a ministry setting.You’ll learn more about the importance of supportive spaces for men, Ada Bible Church’s Men’s Ministry program, and how that ministry is working to support men and improve marriages in our church. 2024-03-1334 min

Keep OptimisingStorytelling: Elevating Customer Acquisition Through the Art of Storytelling with Andy Donaldson, Revenue Growth AgencyAndy Donaldson is the Founder of customer acquisition agency Revenue Growth Agency.For over 20 years he’s been helping eCommerce brands, especially in the luxury sector to grow their customer base. And with Revenue Growth Agency he’s turned all that knowledge into a tried and tested revenue growth framework powered by storytelling.In this episode, we discuss:How people are now moving from performance marketing to storytellingThe importance of having a central theme in brand storytellingWhat to do when implementing storytelling in your campaignsDive in:[04:40] Shift mindset from perf...2024-02-0734 min

TwoGetherCo-dependence in Marriage - John EklundCo-dependence is a term used a lot today, but what is the difference between a connected couple and a co-dependent one? In this episode, Andy sits down with author, speaker, and pastor John Eklund to dive into the intricacies of co-dependency, how to identify it, and some tips on avoiding it in your marriage. You’ll enjoy John’s engaging stories while he breaks down this complex topic.2024-01-1755 min

TwoGetherFighting Fair - Cori and Collin OlssonIn this fun episode, Andy, along with his wife Esther, got to sit down with co-host Cori and her husband Collin. The Olsson’s discuss enjoying the process of getting to know one another during their 6 year courtship before tying the knot. They share lessons they have learned along the way and give some great tips on fighting more effectively. You’ll enjoy this couple’s story and get to know one of our TwoGether hosts.2023-11-2954 min

TwoGetherHow Introverts and Extroverts Relate in Marriage - Nance RobsonThey say opposites attract, but what does that really mean for a marriage? Join Andy as he and Nance Robson, local marriage counselor, explore the differences of an introvert and extrovert within the context of marriage. You will follow the story of Alex and Kristin Trovert, a fictional couple who represents the many couples both Nance and Andy have worked with in counseling. It's a conversation that may help you understand some of the dynamics in your marriage.2023-11-1538 min

The Athletes PodcastSwim Against the Current with Andy Donaldson - Episode 201Send us a textJoin David Stark for a riveting conversation with multi-talented Andy Donaldson - a world-renowned athlete highlighting his Oceans Seven in Record Time, his 30-kilometre swim challenge, and his recent venture back to swimming amidst the pandemic. His recent charity challenge in Western Australia, his unyielding motivation to overcome the odds, and the remarkable support from Caldera Labs will surely ignite a spark of inspiration.This episode also uncovers a compelling narrative on the interconnection between physical and emotional hardships. Listen to Andy's heartfelt experiences - an exhilarating night swim off the...2023-11-091h 00

TwoGetherNo Longer Fearing Commitment - Lisa and Eric MillerWhat a great episode - we brought in former clients of Kelly to discuss the impact counseling has had on their individual stories as well as their marriage. In this episode, Kelly and Andy had the pleasure of speaking with Eric and Lisa Miller, a couple with a great love story. You’ll get to hear about how they found each other, the ways they have grown as a couple, and how their identity in Christ has helped their marriage thrive.2023-11-0138 min

MYSWIMMYSWIM : The Ocean 7 with Andy DonaldsonSend us a textEver wondered what it takes to complete Open water swimming’s Ocean 7, understanding the challenges both mentally and physically? Well today’s extraordinary guest contemplated the same dream but went above and beyond to pushed the boundaries of human endurance by targeting all seven swims in under a year and used their incredible achievements to make an impact on mental health support. Today we talk through THE WHAT, WHY, HOW AND WHO with the incredible multiple world record holder Andy DonaldsonWhat is the Ocean 7? The Ocean seven a globally recognized mara...2023-10-201h 13

TwoGetherHow I Do Marriage Counseling - Samuel JonesA new segment that will be offered on the Twogether podcast are interviews with marriage counselors in our community. We will ask how each counselor works with couples, with the goal of making you familiar with the amazing counselors we have in our community and which one may be a good fit for you. Today, our own Samuel Jones will be sharing with us how he approaches marriage counseling.You can find the contact info for Samuel if you would like to schedule an appointment at www.theprinciplething.com.WANT TO TALK TO SOMEONE?If...2023-10-1856 min

TwoGetherWhy Do We Interview Couples?A key aspect of the TwoGether podcast is that we interview couples and want to dive deep into learning more about their stories. By doing these interviews, there is much for us to learn from others that can make our marriages better and it's why we believe it is the cornerstone of our podcast. Today, Rachel, Andy, Kelly and Cori have a discussion of how we can learn a lot from couples in how they navigate their marriages and we highlight some of the past episodes in what we learned from the different couples we have interviewed on the...2023-10-0434 min

TwoGetherGrowing in Marriage and Ministry - Pastor Parris and Fallon McMurrayThe McMurray's have stepped into a new season that could elicit chaos and disunity, where instead they find stability and openness. Pastor Parris and Fallon along with Samuel and Cori dive into the world of what it looks like to shepherd their church, work other jobs, parent, and the day in-and-day-outs of marriage. We’ll explore the new season of ministry that Pastor Parris and Fallon entered into and how they were able to do so based on practices they established early in their relationship. You’ll hear their story of how they fell in love and the tools they...2023-09-2055 min

Torpedo Swimtalk PodcastTorpedo Swimtalk Podcast with Andy Donaldson - World Record Ocean 7 Channel Crossings adventureSend us a textOn today's Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast listen to the thrilling journey of Andy Donaldson, the first man to conquer the Ocean 7 Channel Crossings within a span of a year. From tackling the treacherous waters of Catalina to braving the wild waves of Molokai and the Gibraltar Strait, Andy's story is one of grit, resilience and a relentless pursuit of ambitious dreams. Not one to shy away from sharing the lows, Andy gets candid about the gruelling Tsugaru Straight in Japan, a challenge that was amplified by the restrictions of the Japanese Coast Guard and...2023-09-1358 min