Wild Wimmin

Welcome to Wild Wimmin the wild swimming podcast, I’m Laura MacdonaldToday on WildWimmin I am Talking to writer and dipper Josie Lloyd. She tells me all about her love of sea swimming in Brighton and shares the inspiration behind her twentieth novel, Lifesaving for beginners.  We chat all things changed perspectives, community and the guaranteed friendships that await you in the water. LinksBuy a copy of Lifesaving for Beginners  Follow Josie Lloyd on Instagram ShelterWe exist to defend the right to a safe home.www.shelter.org.ukKnight Support - We are a charity, based in Brighton and Hove,devoted to helping rough sleepers and our homelessthrough the provision of support, advocacy,clothing and self-care items.https://knightsupport.org.uk/Please remember to like, share and subscribe to WildWimmin. If you have a second, please write a wee review, it all helps to keep me going and find new listeners for the pod.You can buy Wild Wimmin a Ko-fi. You can follow Wild Wimmin on Instagram, Twitter  and FacebookMassive thanks as always to The Housecoat Project for allowing me to use their song Wild Wimmin as the theme music. "Wild Wimmin" : words + music by Meri St. Mary (Instagram). Performed by Housecoat Project @1988 Wide Eye Doo Dat on Subterranean Records: https://youtu.be/k5D2h-B-qDUFollow Laura @The_YellowBrolly on InstagramSupport the show

Today I am chatting with The YouTube star, Every Day Athlete -  Rachel Andrews. We chat everything frequently asked questions, keeping the momentum and how you too are an everyday athlete. Links: Everyday Athlete RachWebsite: https://www.everydayathleterach.co.uk/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/EverydayAthleteRachFaebook: https://www.facebook.com/everydayathleterachInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/everydayathleterach/Twitter: https://twitter.com/EvrydyAthltRachPlease remember to like, share and subscribe to WildWimmin. If you have a second, please write a wee review, it all helps to keep me going and find new listeners for the pod.You can buy Wild Wimmin a Ko-fi. You can follow Wild Wimmin on Instagram, Twitter  and FacebookMassive thanks as always to The Housecoat Project for allowing me to use their song Wild Wimmin as the theme music. "Wild Wimmin" : words + music by Meri St. Mary (Instagram). Performed by Housecoat Project @1988 Wide Eye Doo Dat on Subterranean Records: https://youtu.be/k5D2h-B-qDUFollow Laura @The_YellowBrolly on InstagramRachel on goggles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqlHNsxR6rQ  Rob Gray: Wild Swim Apphttps://wildwimmin.buzzsprout.com/1507888/10267008-wildswimappcast-rob-grayBlue Mind: How Water Makes You Happier, More Connected and Better at What You Do (Paperback)Wallace J. Nicholshttps://www.waterstones.com/book/blue-mind/wallace-j-nichols/9780349139579Blue Tonic Charity.https://www.bluetonic.org.uk/Support the show

Hello and welcome to Wild Wimmin the Wild Swimming podcast I’m Laura MacdonaldToday I’m chatting to the lovely Rob Grey, the creative mind behind the Wild Swim app. Rob is so keen to get people out swimming and sharing their info whilst also being respectful and offering many well presented and educational nudges.  We chat all things safety messaging, asking smart people all of the questions and what direction will this smart little collection of data might take next. Links Wild Swim App WebsiteThe new safety features which Rob briefly mentioned have launched. You can follow Wild Swim on Instagram and FacebookFor anyone that wants to find out more about the coaching platform:To feed send Rob your thoughts about the App: support@swimwild.appSwimming at StrathcyldeGlasgow 2014: Final touches for Triathlon at Strathclyde Park Chilly Chilli Dip info: https://linktr.ee/chillychillidipPlease remember to like, share and subscribe to WildWimmin. If you have a second, please write a wee review, it all helps to keep me going and find new listeners for the pod.You can buy Wild Wimmin a Ko-fi. You can follow Wild Wimmin on Instagram, Twitter  and FacebookMassive thanks as always to The Housecoat Project for allowing me to use their song Wild Wimmin as the theme music. "Wild Wimmin" : words + music by Meri St. Mary (Instagram). Performed by Housecoat Project @1988 Wide Eye Doo Dat on Subterranean Records: https://youtu.be/k5D2h-B-qDUFollow Laura @The_YellowBrolly on InstagramSupport the show

Hello and welcome to Wild Wimmin the wild swimming podcast, I'm Laura MacdonaldToday I'm chatting to @outdorswimgirl Lousie Studd about getting in the cold water every day in January for the homelessness charity Crisis.  I sat down with her to  hear all about her experiences of swimming and dipping everyday in January and to get some of the stories behind those amazing photos on her grid. We get into all things best mates, teamwork, barrel conversions and wheelie bin mediations.The January Daily Dip 2022 has raised over £38k for Crisis this year, and you can still donate on the January Daily Dip 22 Justgiving page. For more information on Crisis, their website is here.  Please remember to like, share and subscribe to WildWimmin. If you have a second, please write a wee review, it all helps to keep me going and find new listeners for the pod. You can buy Wild Wimmin a Ko-fi. You can follow Wild Wimmin on Instagram, Twitter  and FacebookMassive thanks as always to The Housecoat Project for allowing me to use their song Wild Wimmin as the theme music. "Wild Wimmin" : words + music by Meri St. Mary (Instagram). Performed by Housecoat Project @1988 Wide Eye Doo Dat on Subterranean Records: https://youtu.be/k5D2h-B-qDUFollow Laura @The_YellowBrolly on InstagramSupport the show

Welcome to Wild Wimmin the Wild Swimming Podcast - I'm Laura Macdonald. Today I am here to fill your ears with all the hints and tips you could possibly need about wetsuits! Yes, clear out the kit bags, it's a neoprene fiesta! Where does it come from? Is it a total planet killer? Why does it tear so easily? How should we look after it, dry it and repair it? how should it actually fit? All your kit questions were answered by the wetsuit repair expert Gary Chambers from Bodyline wetsuits in Newquay. Yes one for the wetsuited, gloved and booted amongst us - which at this time of year is pretty much everyone.Links:Follow Gary on Instagram, Facebook or check out the website.https://www.bodylinewetsuits.co.uk/Wetsuit DryerBlawesomehttps://www.thewetsuitdryer.com/Cmonstahttps://c-monsta.com/Nasty Neoprene TruthsWhat Is Neoprene, and Why Is It Bad?  My friend neoprene, allergen of the year. The sustainable surfer: meet the team behind the world's first fully recyclable wetsuitFinisterre: Wetsuits from wetsuitsCustom SuitsSnugg WetsuitsNo Limits WetsuitsFinisterre Wetsuit ProjectSurfers Against Sewage Million Mile Beach CleanMassive thanks as always to The Housecoat Project for allowing me to use their song Wild Wimmin as the theme music. "Wild Wimmin" : words + music by Meri St. Mary (Instagram). Performed by Housecoat Project @1988 Wide Eye Doo Dat on Subterranean Records: https://youtu.be/k5D2h-B-qDUYou can follow Wild Wimmin on Instagram @WildWimminPod and FacebookFollow Laura @The_YellowBrolly on InstagramSupport the show

Hello and welcome to Wild Wimmin the wild swimming podcast, I’m Laura Macdonald. Today we have the lovely Susan McKay of Curly Sunami, who is a wild swimmer who is building a business out of her passion for healthy curls and a healthy planet. We talk all things saltwater goodness, being the  jelly fish lookout, and cutting the plastic crap from your haircare. You can check out Susan's website www.curlysunami.comCurly Sunami on Instagram Jelly Stings! Jelly Sting care NHS adviceOlogies  MedusologyDiana NyadDiana Nyad And The Evolution Of Her Stinger SuitDiana Nyad Ted TalkSurfers Against Sewage Million Mile Beach CleanMassive thanks as always to The Housecoat Project for allowing me to use their song Wild Wimmin as the theme music. "Wild Wimmin" : words + music by Meri St. Mary (Instagram). Performed by Housecoat Project @1988 Wide Eye Doo Dat on Subterranean Records: https://youtu.be/k5D2h-B-qDUYou can follow Wild Wimmin on Instagram @WildWimminPod and FacebookFollow Laura @The_YellowBrolly on InstagramSupport the show