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RAWW PodcastSarah Pedley's Swim Journey – Confidence, Empowerment, and Making Waves in Open WaterWhat if swimming could be the key to unlocking your confidence and embracing your true self? Join us for a refreshing journey with Sarah Pedley (She/Her), an exceptional athlete and coach from British Columbia, as she reveals how her love for water sports has shaped her life and the lives of the women she coaches. As a head coach at Be Strong Training, she guides women through different life stages.Sarah takes us through the dynamic and sometimes chaotic world of open-water swimming, drawing parallels to the environment of triathlons. Her insights i...2025-01-2727 min
Black Romance PodcastSarah DassDr. Julie E Moody-Freeman and co-host Dr. Carole Bell interview Sarah Dass, award-winning writer of Where the Rhythm Takes You. Sarah Dass Sarah Dass is a young adult fiction author from Tobago that is best known for her debut work of fiction Where the Rhythm Takes You. While she was born in Trinidad, her family moved to Tobago when she was two years old. Dass has been telling stories since she was a young child. At the age of eight years old, when she ran out of Nancy Drew novels to read, she tried to...2024-11-261h 06RAWW PodcastRAWW Podcast: Art, Adventures, and Cold Water Swimming with YazHave you ever experienced the pure exhilaration of cold water swimming amidst breathtaking mountain views? Join us on Raw Podcast as we welcome Yaz, a talented artist from the UK who recently made Canada her new home. Yaz takes us through her fascinating journey from the South Coast of England to the majestic landscapes of Canada, revealing how her lifelong love for water has profoundly influenced her artwork. Outdoor activities have a remarkable way of boosting self-confidence and creativity; Yaz's personal stories are a testament to this. From climbing Ha Ling Mountain to enjoying the...2024-06-2431 minRAWW PodcastRAWW Podcast: Laughter, Healing, & Community in the Waves with Becca!Have you ever felt the embrace of the ocean and found yourself laughing amidst the waves? Meet Becca, a spirited outdoor swim guide whose love for the water is as boundless as the sea itself. On our show, she brings to life the joy and comical relief that water can provide, even in the aftermath of life's harshest storms. Through her story of surviving a car accident, Becca illustrates the profound capacity of water to heal and unite, proving that sometimes, the best medicine is a good swim and a hearty chuckle with friends.Cold...2024-05-1739 minRAWW PodcastRAWW Podcast: Kayleigh Slowey, The Ocean Whisperer – Free Diving, Peaceful Shark Encounters, and The Power of The OceanStep off the shore with us and plunge into a conversation with Kayleigh, Cornwall's ocean whisperer and advocate for the ocean. Through her lens, the cold British seas become a theatre of dreams, where diving without tanks is not just an activity, but a dance with the water. We unravel the magic of the UK's underwater. Her tales offer a fresh perspective on the serenity and liberation that come from sharing space with some of the ocean's most misunderstood creatures.As we navigate the currents of our discussion, the healing touch of the sea comes to light...2024-03-2929 minRAWW PodcastSophie Etheridge's Ripple Effect – Triumph and Inclusivity in the Open WatersWe're joined by the extraordinary Sophie Etheridge from the UK, who's not only an open-water swimmer but a disability advocate. With a vision that transcends the mere act of swimming, she's dedicated to advocating within the aquatic world, where every individual, regardless of their abilities, can plunge into their passion for swimming. Our conversation navigates through her profound initiatives, including the pioneering Adaptive and Disabled Open Water Swimmers Group, fostering a symbiotic relationship among swimmers, coaches, and organizers. Imagine the sheer will it takes to conquer the unpredictable dance of the English Channel...2024-02-1239 min