What You’ll Learn in this Episode About Overcoming the Fear of Learning to Swim as a Midlife Adult
- Why it’s never too late to overcome the fear of learning to swim as a midlife adult.
- Why realizing that you can be “checked out” and not present when you want to learn to swim as an adult.
- Why blending mindfulness practices with a physical activity like swimming can be the breakthrough you need to learn how to swim.
- The experience of going from fear to calm when learning to swim as an adult.
- What present moment functioning means when learning to swim as an adult.
- Why one micro step at a time is the best way forward.
- Why deciding to love yourself during your transformation can be key.
- The surprising stat that about 50% of adults don’t know how to swim.
- Why learning to swim is novel in terms of physics and can be delightful as a new skill to learn.
- The reality that swimming is an excellent, healthy activity no matter your age.
- Why being curious about your thoughts and practicing useful thoughts can help you break through and learn to swim.
- Why it’s important to honor your fear and use it as a gentle guide.
- Why swimming isn’t all about perfecting your stroke; there’s more to it than that.
- Why starting to swim begins with one tiny step, even starting by sitting at your computer looking things up about how to learn to swim as an adult.
Welcome to Another Episode of the Women in the Middle Podcast
Today’s podcast interview is about learning to swim, but as an adult in midlife. My guest today is Cori Myka.
Cori has spent over 25 years transforming the way adults learn to swim.
She’s also the founder of Calm Within Adult Swim, with over 25 years of experience in adult swim education. She specializes in helping adults overcome their fear of water through a unique blend of mental and physical training techniques. Her mission is to empower individuals to become confident swimmers and embrace personal growth by working with students and certifying instructors.
Talk about conquering your fears. I know you’re going to love this interview.
Please enjoy!
Featured in this Episode:
50 Ways to Celebrate Life after 50: Get unstuck, avoid regrets, and live your best life.
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Podcast: Ep 368: Busting Through Fear About What You Really Want In Midlife
Podcast: Ep 335: Curiosity and Insight from Forks in the Road in Midlife
Podcast: Ep 341: Who Are You Going to Be in your Next Chapter in Midlife
BLOG: Learning from a Fork in the Road in Midlife
Contact Cori Myka:
https://www.facebook.com/cori.myka
https://www.youtube.com/@adultswimlesson
https://www.facebook.com/calmwithinadultswim
https://www.instagram.com/calmwithinadultswim
https://www.facebook.com/OrcaSwimSchool
https://www.instagram.com/orcaswimsch
Connect with Suzy
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