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Stories from the Water

by Shannon Keegan founder of Intrepid 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.

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Margarethe Denk's Swim Story

Send us Fan MailIn her own words:Margarethe Denk is a SwimMastery High Performance Coach, Marathon and Ice Swimmer. After years of competing in the po...

47m
•Sep 1, 2026

Michella Thomas' Swim Story

Send us Fan MailIn her own words:I've been a pool swimmer since age of 9 and swam competitivelyfor UCSD Tritons I started swimming open water regularl...

1h 04m
•Aug 15, 2026

Teresa Forsyth's Swim Story

Send us Fan MailThis episode is one story. The Water’s Edge is where stories like this turn into lived experience. Feeling inspired? Find Meaning in t...

50m
•Aug 1, 2026

Edward "Ted" Lomicka's Swim Story

Send us Fan MailEdward (“Ted”) Lomicka is a healthcare finance and innovation strategist at Community Health Systems and an adjunct professor at Vande...

1h 08m
•Jul 15, 2026

Chris Ballard's Swim Story

Send us Fan Mail​Chris is a journalist and the author of five books. The latest, The Plunge: Maverick Swimmers, an Unlikely Quest, and the Transformat...

46m
•Jul 1, 2026

Lev Goldberg's Swim Story

Send us Fan MailLev Goldberg (he/him) became the first openly transgender person to swim across Lake Ontario or any Great Lake on September 3, 2025, f...

56m
•Jun 15, 2026