
Stories from the Water
Where land meets water, an invitation lingers—not just between elements, but between versions of yourself. You could remain on shore—where it's safe, familiar, predictable. Or you could cross into the unknown.
Stories from the Water is where we dive into the courage it takes to begin, the resilience that keeps us moving forward, and the wisdom that only emerges in the space between.
If you have ever stood at the edge of a body of water and wondered what it would be like to swim to the other side, you're in good company. Whether you're a seasoned swimmer, aspiring adventurer, or just someone intrigued by the water's mysterious pull, allow these stories to reveal what lies beneath the surface—not just of the water, but of ourselves.
Episodes
182 episodes
Deep Dive: Coaching Swimmers for their first Marathon with Melissa Donaldson
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Season 6
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Episode 9
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45:18
The Story of the Mayan Channel Swim
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Season 6
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Episode 8
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26:51
Lorelei Schmidt's Swim Story
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Season 6
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Episode 7
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1:07:10
Gina Harden's Swim Story
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Season 6
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Episode 6
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42:26

Epic Bill's Swim Story
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Season 6
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Episode 5
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47:15

Deep Dive: Brisbane Swimmers take on the Derwent River
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Season 6
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Episode 4
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1:00:27
Halani Moss-Vete's Swim Story
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Season 6
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Episode 3
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1:14:07

Peter Hancock's Swim Story
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Season 6
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Episode 2
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47:18

Beth Cook's Swim Story
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Season 6
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Episode 1
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51:10

Deep Dive: Lake Shasta Retelling
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Season 5
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Episode 12
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41:56

Gabi Rojas' Swim Story
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Season 5
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Episode 11
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55:34

Introducing Swim Beyond the Breakers Open Water Summit
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Season 5
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Episode 10
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29:40

Simon Griffiths Swim Story
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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49:49

Coach Tracey Baumann on How to Make Swimming Easier
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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30:55

Scott Cotten's Swim Story
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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45:24

Dr. Wallace J. Nichols on Blue Mind
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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47:31
Terri Dietz Swim Story
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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40:40

Melissa Donaldson’s Marathon Swim Story
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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36:57

Kim Miller's Marathon Swim Story
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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34:57
Nadine Bennett’s Marathon Swim Story
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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58:34

Melissa Kegler's Marathon Swim Story
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Season 4
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Episode 12
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49:30
Will Hodgess' Marathon Swim Story
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Season 4
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Episode 11
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56:44

Melodee Liegl's Marathon Swim Story
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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45:56
