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Cold Water Swimming: How it can transform your life, With Gilly McArthur
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EP:84 (Re-post) Cold Water Swimming: How it can transform your life, With Gilly McArthur
Gilly MacArthur, a cold water swim coach, shares her transformative journey into the world of cold water swimming and the mental and physical benefits it offers. She encourages listeners to start their own cold water experience, emphasising that anyone can participate regardless of swimming ability or body shape.
Gilly highlights the power of leaning into the cold and how it can positively impact other areas of life. She also discusses her background in climbing and the challenges she faced as a woman in a male-dominated industry. Gilly's passion for getting new people into cold water is evident, and she continues to inspire and change lives.
0:00:00 – Gilly McAuthur became a cold water swim coach.
0:03:13 – Gilly shares the benefits of getting into cold water.
0:09:54 – Cold water swimming has gained popularity and a sense of community.
0:12:53 – Starting with a cold shower is a good way to begin.
0:20:56 – Cold water swimming stimulates the brain like drugs.
0:25:17 – The benefits of regular cold water exposure and blunting the cold shock response.
0:29:08 – The importance of reconnecting with nature and being present.
0:34:09 – Cold water immersion is transformative for both men and women.
0:44:16 – Gilly faced sexism and objectification in the climbing industry.
0:55:45 – Just start in whatever way it is for you.
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