Wild Wimmin

Laura Macdonald

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The Wild Swimming Podcast for anyone who loves to swim in the great outdoors: dippers, swimblers, serious swimmers and athletes alike.

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20 episodes

Trailer for The Scottishist

The Scottishist is here to examine our national cultural icons and find out why they just seem to be the most Scottish things you can think of. If you have any questions you want answered about the icons of Scottish culture, then you can get involved we have a Patreon https://patreon.com/TheScottishist?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link. Members can submit questions and find exclusive content. However what i really need from you is a bit of love and encouragement so if you can tell your friends to keep an eye out for the podcast, follow the scottishist on instagram and facebook and generally go full cheerleader for The Scottishist then that would be amazing. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

2m
Nov 07, 2023
Lifesaving For Beginners - Josie Lloyd

Welcome to Wild Wimmin the wild swimming podcast, I’m Laura Macdonald Today 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. Links Buy a copy of Lifesaving for Beginners  https://www.waterstones.com/book/lifesaving-for-beginners/josie-lloyd/9780008373696 Follow Josie Lloyd on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/josielloydwriter/?hl=en SHELTER WE EXIST TO DEFEND THE RIGHT TO A SAFE HOME. WWW.SHELTER.ORG.UK https://www.shelter.org.uk KNIGHT SUPPORT - WE ARE A CHARITY, BASED IN BRIGHTON AND HOVE, DEVOTED TO HELPING ROUGH SLEEPERS AND OUR HOMELESS THROUGH THE PROVISION OF SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, CLOTHING AND SELF-CARE ITEMS. HTTPS://KNIGHTSUPPORT.ORG.UK/ 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 https://ko-fi.com/wildwimmin.  You can follow Wild Wimmin on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildwimminpod/, Twitter https://twitter.com/WildWimminPod  and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/WildWimminpod Massive 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-qDU Follow Laura @The_YellowBrolly https://www.instagram.com/the_yellowbrolly/ on Instagram THE OOTSIDER - THE CHANGING ROBE THAT’S CHANGING LIVES.  HTTPS://THEOOTSIDER.CO.UK/ https://theootsider.co.uk/ Support the show https://ko-fi.com/wildwimmin

40m
Dec 15, 2022
Everyday Athlete - Rachel Andrews

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 RACH Website: HTTPS://WWW.EVERYDAYATHLETERACH.CO.UK/ https://www.everydayathleterach.co.uk/ Youtube: HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/C/EVERYDAYATHLETERACH https://www.youtube.com/c/EverydayAthleteRach Faebook: HTTPS://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/EVERYDAYATHLETERACH https://www.facebook.com/everydayathleterach Instagram: HTTPS://WWW.INSTAGRAM.COM/EVERYDAYATHLETERACH/ https://www.instagram.com/everydayathleterach/ Twitter: HTTPS://TWITTER.COM/EVRYDYATHLTRACH https://twitter.com/EvrydyAthltRach 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 https://ko-fi.com/wildwimmin.  You can follow Wild Wimmin on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildwimminpod/, Twitter https://twitter.com/WildWimminPod  and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/WildWimminpod Massive 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-qDU Follow Laura @The_YellowBrolly https://www.instagram.com/the_yellowbrolly/ on Instagram RACHEL ON GOGGLES:  HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=BQLHNSXR6RQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqlHNsxR6rQ   ROB GRAY: WILD SWIM APP HTTPS://WILDWIMMIN.BUZZSPROUT.COM/1507888/10267008-WILDSWIMAPPCAST-ROB-GRAY https://wildwimmin.buzzsprout.com/1507888/10267008-wildswimappcast-rob-gray BLUE MIND: HOW WATER MAKES YOU HAPPIER, MORE CONNECTED AND BETTER AT WHAT YOU DO (PAPERBACK) WALLACE J. NICHOLS HTTPS://WWW.WATERSTONES.COM/BOOK/BLUE-MIND/WALLACE-J-NICHOLS/9780349139579 https://www.waterstones.com/book/blue-mind/wallace-j-nichols/9780349139579 BLUE TONIC CHARITY. HTTPS://WWW.BLUETONIC.ORG.UK/ https://www.bluetonic.org.uk/ THE OOTSIDER - THE CHANGING ROBE THAT’S CHANGING LIVES.  HTTPS://THEOOTSIDER.CO.UK/ https://theootsider.co.uk/ Support the show https://ko-fi.com/wildwimmin

38m
Dec 06, 2022
WildSwimAppCast - Rob Gray

Hello and welcome to Wild Wimmin the Wild Swimming podcast I’m Laura Macdonald Today 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 Website https://swimwild.app The new safety features http://swimwild.app/safeoutdoorswimming which Rob briefly mentioned have launched.  You can follow Wild Swim on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/swimwildapp/ and Facebook http://facebook.com/swimwildapp For anyone that wants to find out more about the coaching platform: https://swimwild.app/becomeanorganiser To feed send Rob your thoughts about the App: SUPPORT@SWIMWILD.APP Swimming at Strathcylde Glasgow 2014: Final touches for Triathlon at Strathclyde Park  https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-27959193 CHILLY CHILLI DIP INFO: HTTPS://LINKTR.EE/CHILLYCHILLIDIP https://linktr.ee/chillychillidip 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 https://ko-fi.com/wildwimmin.  You can follow Wild Wimmin on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildwimminpod/, Twitter https://twitter.com/WildWimminPod  and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/WildWimminpod Massive 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-qDU Follow Laura @The_YellowBrolly https://www.instagram.com/the_yellowbrolly/ on Instagram Today's episode of Wild Wimmin was brought to you by Sea Change Wines. Visit Seachangewines.com http://seachangewiness.com and use the code:  WILDWIMMIN at checkout. Expires 30/04/22 1 use per customer Standard T&C’s here: https://seachangewine.com/terms-conditions/ Support the show https://ko-fi.com/wildwimmin (https://ko-fi.com/wildwimmin)

30m
Mar 18, 2022
Daily Dip Cast - Louise Studd

Hello and welcome to Wild Wimmin the wild swimming podcast, Im Laura Macdonald Today Im chatting to @outdorswimgirl https://www.instagram.com/outdoorswimgirl/ 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. https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/january-daily-dip-22 For more information on Crisis, their website is here https://www.crisis.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 https://ko-fi.com/wildwimmin.  You can follow Wild Wimmin on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildwimminpod/, Twitter https://twitter.com/WildWimminPod  and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/WildWimminpod Massive 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-qDU Follow Laura @The_YellowBrolly https://www.instagram.com/the_yellowbrolly/ on Instagram

26m
Mar 04, 2022
Bodyline Wetsuits - Gary Chambers

Welcome to Wild Wimmin the Wild Swimming Podcast - Im 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, its 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 https://www.instagram.com/bodyline_wetsuits/, Facebook https://www.facebook.com/bodylinewetsuitrepairs/ or check out the website https://www.bodylinewetsuits.co.uk/. https://www.bodylinewetsuits.co.uk/ WETSUIT DRYER Blawesome https://www.thewetsuitdryer.com/ Cmonsta https://c-monsta.com/ NASTY NEOPRENE TRUTHS What Is Neoprene, and Why Is It Bad? https://ecocult.com/neoprene-toxic-sustainable-wetsuits/  My friend neoprene, allergen of the year.  https://www.ewg.org/news-insights/news/my-friend-neoprene-allergen-year#.W2HWyNJKiUk The sustainable surfer: meet the team behind the worlds first fully recyclable wetsuit https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/aug/08/the-sustainable-surfer-meet-the-man-behind-the-worlds-first-fully-recyclable-wetsuit Finisterre: Wetsuits from wetsuits https://finisterre.com/blogs/broadcast/wetsuits-from-wetsuits-update CUSTOM SUITS Snugg Wetsuits http://www.snuggwetsuits.co.uk/ No Limits Wetsuits http://www.nolimitwetsuits.co.uk/index.html Finisterre Wetsuit Project https://finisterre.com/pages/foundation-wetsuit-project Surfers Against Sewage Million Mile Beach Clean https://beachcleans.org.uk/get-involved/join-a-clean/ Massive 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 https://www.instagram.com/merist.mary/). Performed by Housecoat Project @1988 Wide Eye Doo Dat on Subterranean Records: https://youtu.be/k5D2h-B-qDU You can follow Wild Wimmin on Instagram @WildWimminPod http://instagram.com/wildwimminpod and Faceboo https://www.facebook.com/WildWimminpodk Follow Laura @The_YellowBrolly http://instagram.com/the_yellowbrolly on Instagram

30m
Feb 24, 2022
Curly Sunami - Susan Mackay

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 Susans website www.curlysunami.com Curly Sunami on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/curly_sunami/ Jelly Stings! Jelly Sting care NHS advice https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/jellyfish-and-other-sea-creature-stings/ Ologies  Medusology https://www.alieward.com/ologies/medusology Diana Nyad Diana Nyad And The Evolution Of Her Stinger Suit https://www.openwaterswimming.com/diana-nyad-and-evolution-of-her-stinger/ Diana Nyad Ted Talk https://www.ted.com/talks/diana_nyad_extreme_swimming_with_the_world_s_most_dangerous_jellyfish#t-987899 Surfers Against Sewage Million Mile Beach Clean https://beachcleans.org.uk/get-involved/join-a-clean/ Massive 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 https://www.instagram.com/merist.mary/). Performed by Housecoat Project @1988 Wide Eye Doo Dat on Subterranean Records: https://youtu.be/k5D2h-B-qDU You can follow Wild Wimmin on Instagram @WildWimminPod http://instagram.com/wildwimminpod and Faceboo https://www.facebook.com/WildWimminpodk Follow Laura @The_YellowBrolly http://instagram.com/the_yellowbrolly on Instagram

36m
Jan 21, 2022
MamaMermaid - Roxanne Woolcot

Hello and welcome to Wild Wimmin the wild swimming podcast - I’m Laura Macdonald Today I’m chatting with Roxanne Woolcot, an NHS nurse from Scarborough, North Yorkshire, who only took to the sea in March 2021. Since taking up sea swimming though she has built up a community swimming group of fellow NHS workers, which has become a vital support system for all the swimmers.  We got ourselves a snug weezoom room back in October to discuss all things frontline working, big drum bangers, chub rub and the responsibility that comes from being the mama mermaid. You can follow Roxanne @ the_scarborosiren_ https://www.instagram.com/the__scarborosiren_/ and @thehubseaswimmers https://www.instagram.com/thehubseaswimmers/on Instagram. You can support the podcast by buying me a ko-fi https://ko-fi.com/wildwimmin. You can contribute to my goal of covering production costs and will be helping to shape the future of the podcast. Links: Sea swim safety and rips https://www.outdoorswimmingsociety.com/category/survive/seas/ Safer Sea Swimming online course - @immersehebrides https://www.instagram.com/immersehebrides/ https://bookwhen.com/h2otraining?tags=Swimming#focus=ev-salj-20220103200000 Seals and how to deals https://www.outdoorswimmingsociety.com/seal-swimming/ Massive 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 https://www.instagram.com/merist.mary/). Performed by Housecoat Project @1988 Wide Eye Doo Dat on Subterranean Records: https://youtu.be/k5D2h-B-qDU You can follow Wild Wimmin on Instagram @WildWimminPod http://instagram.com/wildwimminpod and Faceboo https://www.facebook.com/WildWimminpodk Follow Laura @The_YellowBrolly http://instagram.com/the_yellowbrolly on Instagram 

26m
Dec 24, 2021
Gold Cast - Melanie Barratt

HELLO AND WELCOME TO WILD WIMMIN THE WILD SWIMMING PODCAST - I’M LAURA MACDONALD PARALYMPIC GOLD MEDAL WINNER(!) MELANIE BARRATT IS A FAIRLY RECENT CONVERT TO SWIMMING OUTDOORS.  BECAUSE OF HER VISUAL IMPAIRMENT (SHE’S REGISTERED BLIND) SHE ORIGINALLY THOUGHT THAT SWIMMING IN THE GREAT OUTDOORS MIGHT NOT BE FOR HER, BUT A FRIEND ENCOURAGED HER TO GIVE IT A GO AND SHE HASN’T STOPPED SINCE. SHE TALKED ME THROUGH HER FIRST FEW SWIM EVENTS AND THE ADAPTATIONS THAT SHE HAS FOUND TO HELP KEEP HER SAFE AND COMPETITIVE IN THE OPEN WATER.  WE CHAT ALL THINGS EGO CORNER, ACCESSIBILITY, KAYAKING HUSBANDS AND WHY IT’S SOMETIMES YOU JUST HAVE TO FOLLOW THE GREEN LADY.  You can support the podcast by buying me a KO-FI https://ko-fi.com/wildwimmin. You can contribute to my goal of covering production costs and will be helping to shape the future of the podcast. FOLLOW MELANIE HTTPS://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/AGAINST-THE-TIDE-BLIND-WILD-SWIMMING-100249325808066/ https://www.facebook.com/Against-the-tide-blind-wild-swimming-100249325808066/ KENILWORTH LIDO  HTTPS://WWW.RESTOREKENILWORTHLIDO.ORG.UK https://www.restorekenilworthlido.org.uk HTTPS://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/KENILWORTHLIDO https://www.facebook.com/KenilworthLido Massive thanks 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 https://www.instagram.com/merist.mary/). PERFORMED BY HOUSECOAT PROJECT @1988 WIDE EYE DOO DAT ON SUBTERRANEAN RECORDS: HTTPS://YOUTU.BE/K5D2H-B-QDU https://youtu.be/k5D2h-B-qDU YOU CAN FOLLOW WILD WIMMIN ON INSTAGRAM @WILDWIMMINPOD http://instagram.com/wildwimminpod AND FACEBOO https://www.facebook.com/WildWimminpodK FOLLOW LAURA @THE_YELLOWBROLLY http://instagram.com/the_yellowbrolly ON INSTAGRAM 

43m
Dec 11, 2021
Sea and Stream - Lou Jones

Welcome to season 2 of Wild Wimmin the wild swimming podcast, Im Laura Macdonald.  Today’s Wild Wimmer is Lou Jones, a swimbler and occasional serious swimmer who took her love of outdoor swimming and passion for all things green into the world of business. Lou started Sea and Stream, an online shop for swimmers with the focus on sustainability. Lou saves you time and brain space by sourcing the most sustainably made version of all your favourite swim essentials. She gives 1% of sales to environmental organisations.   You can checkout the Sea and Stream https://seaandstream.co.uk/ store and follow Lou on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/swimseaandstream She has written several articles for Outdoor Swimmer Magazine which you can read here. You can support the podcast by buying me a ko-fi https://ko-fi.com/wildwimmin. You can contribute to my goal of covering production costs and will be helping to shape the future of the podcast. Please take a minute to like,  subscribe and review. It helps other swimmers to find the podcast. Links: Reef safe sunscreen: https://seaandstream.co.uk/blogs/news/reef-safe-sunscreen Eco Labels to look out for  https://eluxemagazine.com/culture/articles/ethical-fashion-certifications/ Cotton Facts: https://sustainablecottonranking.org/check-the-scores https://bettercotton.org/ https://www.worldwildlife.org/industries/cotton https://www.swedishlinens.com/blogs/news/organic-vs-conventional-cotton SurfersAgainstSewag https://www.sas.org.uk/e are doing a huge amount of work in this area and their website has a lot of excellent resources as well as links to campaigns with which you can get involved. The Rivers Trust - Rivers Fit to Swim In https://www.theriverstrust.org/2019/10/25/world-rivers-day-rivers-fit-to-swim-in/ and  map of CSO locations https://www.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=a6dd42e3bc264fc28134c64c00db4a5b&extent=-401307.0872%2C6628364.5565%2C-130261.3849%2C6788576.5678%2C102100 Massive thanks 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 https://www.instagram.com/merist.mary/). Performed by Housecoat Project @1988 Wide Eye Doo Dat on Subterranean Records: https://youtu.be/k5D2h-B-qDU You can follow Wild Wimmin on Instagram @WildWimminPod http://instagram.com/wildwimminpod and Faceboo https://www.facebook.com/WildWimminpodk Follow Laura @The_YellowBrolly http://instagram.com/the_yellowbrolly on Instagram 

27m
Nov 26, 2021
Bonus Cast - Owen Wells full chat

Hello, and welcome to Wild Wimmin the Wild Swimming Podcast,   I’m Laura Macdonald. Owen Wells is a swimmer, Green town councillor and all round excellent fellow and we chatted back in April about his life as an outdoor swimmer and the achievements that he gained in later life. During Lockdown Owen has been swimming in the River Wharfe upstream of Ilkley and so we chatted about his relationship to the river and the really sh**ty problems that bathers, anglers and others who enjoy the river, are encountering with river pollution I SPOKE TO OWEN WELLS ORIGINALLY FOR THE EPISODE ABOUT THE ILKLEY CLEAN RIVER GROUP AND IF YOU WANT TO HEAR MORE ABOUT THEIR WORK AND THE PROBLEMS WITH RIVER POLLUTION IN THE UK THEN PLEASE GO BACK AND LISTEN TO THAT EPISODE IN FULL ONCE YOU'RE DONE HERE https://kite.link/Ilkley-clean-river-group.    Just to make those of you with sensitive ears aware there are a couple of sweary moments. Links: Ilkley Clean River Group WEBSITE https://sites.google.com/view/cleanwharfeilkley/home, FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/IlkleyCleanRiver/ AND INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/ilkleycleanrivergroup/?hl=en.  There is a how to section if you are interested in starting your own campaign. SurfersAgainstSewage are doing a huge amount of work in this area and their website has a lot of excellent resources as well as links to campaigns with which you can get involved. Guardian article about the 2020 ENVIRONMENT AGENCY DATA ON CSO SPILLAGES https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/mar/31/water-firms-discharged-raw-sewage-into-english-waters-400000-times-last-year#:~:text=Water%20firms%20discharged%20raw%20sewage%20into%20English%20waters%20400%2C000%20times%20last%20year,-Data%20published%20for&text=Untreated%20human%20effluent%20poured%20into,pressure%20in%20the%20sewage%20system. The Rivers Trust - RIVERS FIT TO SWIM IN https://www.theriverstrust.org/2019/10/25/world-rivers-day-rivers-fit-to-swim-in/ AND  MAP OF CSO LOCATIONS https://www.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=a6dd42e3bc264fc28134c64c00db4a5b&extent=-401307.0872%2C6628364.5565%2C-130261.3849%2C6788576.5678%2C102100 YOU CAN SUPPORT THE PODCAST VIA PATREON https://www.patreon.com/wildwimmin for as little as £3 a month. Patrons will get access to exclusive Wild Wimmin content and (eventually…) merch! You will be helping to shape the future of the podcast. PLEASE TAKE A MINUTE TO LIKE,  SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW. IT HELPS OTHER SWIMMERS TO FIND THE PODCAST.  MASSIVE THANKS 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 https://www.instagram.com/merist.mary/). PERFORMED BY HOUSECOAT PROJECT @1988 WIDE EYE DOO DAT ON SUBTERRANEAN RECORDS: HTTPS://YOUTU.BE/K5D2H-B-QDU https://youtu.be/k5D2h-B-qDU YOU CAN FOLLOW WILD WIMMIN ON INSTAGRAM @WILDWIMMINPOD http://instagram.com/wildwimminpod AND FACEBOO https://www.facebook.com/WildWimminpodK FOLLOW LAURA @THE_YELLOWBROLLY http://instagram.com/the_yellowbrolly on Instagram 

39m
Oct 12, 2021
Clear Access Clear Waters - Chantelle Grundy

HELLO, AND WELCOME TO WILD WIMMIN THE WILD SWIMMING PODCAST, I’M LAURA MACDONALD.  TODAY I AM CHATTING ABOUT ACCESS RIGHTS TO WATERWAYS IN ENGLAND WITH THE UTTERLY LOVELY CHANTELLE GRUNDY.   SHE'S AN ACCESS & ENVIRONMENT OFFICER WITH BRITISH CANOEING AND VERY GENEROUSLY AGREED TO TALK WILD WIMMIN ABOUT THE WORK THAT SHE DOES TO BRING CLARITY TO THE LAWS ON OUR RIGHTS TO ACCESS THE WATERWAYS IN ENGLAND THROUGH THE CLEAR ACCESS CLEAR WATERS CAMPAIGN.   WE CHATTED ABOUT HOW SHE GOT STARTED IN THE WATER,  THE VAGARIES OF THE LAW, AND WHY IT’S SO IMPORTANT TO PUT YOUR SWIM STORIES AND GOOD WORKS ON SOCIAL MEDIA.  YOU CAN SUPPORT THE PODCAST VIA PATREON https://www.patreon.com/wildwimmin for as little as £3 a month. Patrons will get access to exclusive Wild Wimmin content and (eventually…) merch! You will be helping to shape the future of the podcast. PLEASE TAKE A MINUTE TO LIKE,  SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW. IT HELPS OTHER SWIMMERS TO FIND THE PODCAST.  MASSIVE THANKS 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 https://www.instagram.com/merist.mary/). PERFORMED BY HOUSECOAT PROJECT @1988 WIDE EYE DOO DAT ON SUBTERRANEAN RECORDS: HTTPS://YOUTU.BE/K5D2H-B-QDU https://youtu.be/k5D2h-B-qDU YOU CAN FOLLOW WILD WIMMIN ON INSTAGRAM @WILDWIMMINPOD http://instagram.com/wildwimminpod AND FACEBOO https://www.facebook.com/WildWimminpodK FOLLOW LAURA @THE_YELLOWBROLLY http://instagram.com/the_yellowbrolly LINKS: Clear Access Clear Waters - Website https://clearaccessclearwaters.org.uk/, Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/clearaccessclearwaters, sign the petition https://clearaccessclearwaters.org.uk/petition/ and paddlecast. https://clearaccessclearwaters.org.uk/the-paddlers-podcast/  RIVERS TRUST RAMBLING ABOUT RIVERS PODCAST  https://open.spotify.com/show/7AbkrMaDISm8UpX0Bk1qcx

20m
Apr 24, 2021
Ilkley Clean River Group - Karen Shackleton and Owen Wells

HELLO, AND WELCOME TO WILD WIMMIN THE WILD SWIMMING PODCAST, I’M LAURA MACDONALD.  I’VE GOT A BIT OF A DIFFERENT EPISODE FOR YOU TODAY: TWO INTERVIEWS BOTH ABOUT THE WORK OF THE ILKLEY CLEAN RIVER GROUP.  FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO HAVEN'T HAD THE PLEASURE, ILKLEY IS A DELIGHTFUL LITTLE SPA TOWN IN WEST YORKSHIRE IN THE NORTH OF ENGLAND, AND RUNNING THROUGH ILKLEY IS THE RIVER WHARFE, WHICH RUNS FOR 65 MILES FROM ITS SOURCE IN THE YORKSHIRE DALES NATIONAL PARK UNTIL IT JOINS THE RIVER OUSE. First off today I’m speaking to Karen Shakleton who founded the Ilkley Clean River Group, after witnessing a Combined sewerage outflow in action. I also recorded a chat with swimmer, town councillor and all round excellent fellow Owen Wells about his life as an outdoor swimmer, his relationship to the river and the really shitty problems that bathers are encountering with river pollution. Links: Ilkley Clean River Group WEBSITE https://sites.google.com/view/cleanwharfeilkley/home, FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/IlkleyCleanRiver/ AND INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/ilkleycleanrivergroup/?hl=en.  There is a how to section if you are interested in starting your own campaign. SurfersAgainstSewage are doing a huge amount of work in this area and their website has a lot of excellent resources as well as links to campaigns with which you can get involved. Guardian article about the 2020 ENVIRONMENT AGENCY DATA ON CSO SPILLAGES https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/mar/31/water-firms-discharged-raw-sewage-into-english-waters-400000-times-last-year#:~:text=Water%20firms%20discharged%20raw%20sewage%20into%20English%20waters%20400%2C000%20times%20last%20year,-Data%20published%20for&text=Untreated%20human%20effluent%20poured%20into,pressure%20in%20the%20sewage%20system. The Rivers Trust - RIVERS FIT TO SWIM IN https://www.theriverstrust.org/2019/10/25/world-rivers-day-rivers-fit-to-swim-in/ AND  MAP OF CSO LOCATIONS https://www.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=a6dd42e3bc264fc28134c64c00db4a5b&extent=-401307.0872%2C6628364.5565%2C-130261.3849%2C6788576.5678%2C102100 You can support the podcast via PATREON https://www.patreon.com/wildwimmin for as little as £3 a month. Patrons will get access to exclusive Wild Wimmin content and (eventually…) merch! You will be helping to shape the future of the podcast. PLEASE TAKE A MINUTE TO LIKE,  SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW. IT HELPS OTHER SWIMMERS TO FIND THE PODCAST.  MASSIVE THANKS 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 https://www.instagram.com/merist.mary/). PERFORMED BY HOUSECOAT PROJECT @1988 WIDE EYE DOO DAT ON SUBTERRANEAN RECORDS: HTTPS://YOUTU.BE/K5D2H-B-QDU https://youtu.be/k5D2h-B-qDU YOU CAN FOLLOW WILD WIMMIN ON INSTAGRAM @WILDWIMMINPOD http://instagram.com/wildwimminpod AND FACEBOO https://www.facebook.com/WildWimminpodK FOLLOW LAURA @THE_YELLOWBROLLY http://instagram.com/the_yellowbrolly

37m
Apr 10, 2021
Jo Jones - Epic Pier to Pier

WELCOME TO WILD WIMMIN, THE WILD SWIMMING PODCAST - I'M LAURA MACDONALD. TODAY I SIT DOWN FOR A NATTER WITH ATHLETE, COACH AND RIDDLE PONDERER. WE GET INTO HER SWIMMING EVOLUTION, HER EPIC PIER TO PIER, SUPPORTIVE SWIMWEAR AND THE IMPORTANCE OF THINKING ABOUT FOOD.   YOU CAN FOLLOW JO ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/jo_swimsandthings AND HER WEBSITE HERE http://www.swimsandthings.co.uk. YOU CAN SUPPORT THE PODCAST VIA PATREON https://www.patreon.com/wildwimmin for as little as £3 a month. Patrons will get access to exclusive Wild Wimmin content and (eventually…) merch! You will be helping to shape the future of the podcast. PLEASE TAKE A MINUTE TO LIKE,  SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW. IT HELPS OTHER SWIMMERS TO FIND THE PODCAST.  MASSIVE THANKS 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 https://www.instagram.com/merist.mary/). PERFORMED BY HOUSECOAT PROJECT @1988 WIDE EYE DOO DAT ON SUBTERRANEAN RECORDS: HTTPS://YOUTU.BE/K5D2H-B-QDU https://youtu.be/k5D2h-B-qDU YOU CAN FOLLOW WILD WIMMIN ON INSTAGRAM @WILDWIMMINPOD http://instagram.com/wildwimminpod AND FACEBOO https://www.facebook.com/WildWimminpodK FOLLOW LAURA @THE_YELLOWBROLLY http://instagram.com/the_yellowbrolly Links: EDITH PARNELL https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edith_Parnell

28m
Mar 27, 2021
NewbieCast - Sarah Redman

WELCOME TO WILD WIMMIN, THE WILD SWIMMING PODCAST - I'M LAURA MACDONALD. Today I sit down for a natter with Sarah Redman, a new swimmer who has gone from zero to sixty in swimming terms.  We chat about her reluctant swimming past, to taking the lead and her  sheer enjoyment of the wild spaces around her. You can follow Sarah on INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/sarah_swims_outdoors/?hl=en AND IF YOU LOVE THE IDEA OF HER OFF GRID SHEPHERD'S HUT YOU CAN TAKE A PEEK HERE https://www.instagram.com/creeside_escape/?hl=en.   YOU CAN SUPPORT THE PODCAST VIA PATREON https://www.patreon.com/wildwimmin for as little as £3 a month. Patrons will get access to exclusive Wild Wimmin content and (eventually…) merch! You will be helping to shape the future of the podcast. PLEASE TAKE A MINUTE TO LIKE,  SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW. IT HELPS OTHER SWIMMERS TO FIND THE PODCAST.  MASSIVE THANKS 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 https://www.instagram.com/merist.mary/). PERFORMED BY HOUSECOAT PROJECT @1988 WIDE EYE DOO DAT ON SUBTERRANEAN RECORDS: HTTPS://YOUTU.BE/K5D2H-B-QDU https://youtu.be/k5D2h-B-qDU YOU CAN FOLLOW WILD WIMMIN ON INSTAGRAM @WILDWIMMINPOD http://instagram.com/wildwimminpod AND FACEBOO https://www.facebook.com/WildWimminpodK FOLLOW LAURA @THE_YELLOWBROLLY http://instagram.com/the_yellowbrolly Links: OPEN WATER SWIM COACHING QUALIFICATIONS https://www.safetytrainingawards.co.uk/qualifications/swimming-teaching/open-water-swimming-coaching/ MENTAL HEALTH SWIMS https://www.instagram.com/mentalhealthswims/?hl=en

19m
Mar 13, 2021
Swim to School - Neil Adams

WELCOME TO WILD WIMMIN, THE WILD SWIMMING PODCAST - I'M LAURA MACDONALD. TODAY I SIT DOWN FOR A NATTER WITH NEIL ADAMS, A HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER WHO HAS TAKEN HIS PASSION FOR WILD SWIMMING INTO THE CLASSROOM (AND BEYOND). WE GET INTO THE IMPORTANCE OF THE PROPER SAFETY QUALIFICATIONS, THE SWIMMING LANDSCAPE AND WHAT MUST BE ANY SWIMMER’S DREAM COMMUTE.   YOU CAN SEE SOME OF HIS PHOTOS ON THE SHOW'S INSTAGRAM @WILDWIMMINPOD http://instagram.com/wildwimminpod AND FACEBOO https://www.facebook.com/WildWimminpodK.  YOU CAN SUPPORT THE PODCAST VIA PATREON https://www.patreon.com/wildwimmin for as little as £3 a month. Patrons will get access to exclusive Wild Wimmin content and (eventually…) merch!   PLEASE TAKE A MINUTE TO LIKE,  SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW. IT HELPS OTHER SWIMMERS TO FIND THE PODCAST.  MASSIVE THANKS 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 https://www.instagram.com/merist.mary/). PERFORMED BY HOUSECOAT PROJECT @1988 WIDE EYE DOO DAT ON SUBTERRANEAN RECORDS: HTTPS://YOUTU.BE/K5D2H-B-QDU https://youtu.be/k5D2h-B-qDU YOU CAN FOLLOW WILD WIMMIN ON INSTAGRAM @WILDWIMMINPOD http://instagram.com/wildwimminpod AND FACEBOO https://www.facebook.com/WildWimminpodK FOLLOW LAURA @THE_YELLOWBROLLY http://instagram.com/the_yellowbrolly Episode Content Links: The Midge Forescast https://www.smidgeup.com/midge-forecast/ The Lyme Bay Tradgedy https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lyme_Bay_canoeing_tragedy Swimming Through Bern on the Aare River https://www.bern.com/en/aare-river?fbclid=IwAR0nfU6x1IP8LrwI6RVlanMVynRfVagXuowE7BSM028q3VDo-8Fz_izzmoc

31m
Feb 27, 2021
Salt on my Skin - Sarah Kennedy Norquoy

Welcome to Wild Wimmin, the Wild Swimming Podcast - Im Laura Macdonald. Today I sit down (in my wardrobe, because thats how you get to Narnia) with author and sea-swimbler Sarah Kennedy Norquoy.  You can follow Sarah on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sarahknorquoy/ and her blog https://norqfromork.com/. You can buy Salt on my Skin from her website https://sarahkennedynorquoy.com/ For more on swimming safety: https://www.wildswimming.co.uk/ https://www.outdoorswimmingsociety.com/category/survive/ Massive thanks 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 https://www.instagram.com/merist.mary/). Performed by Housecoat Project @1988 Wide Eye Doo Dat on Subterranean Records: https://youtu.be/k5D2h-B-qDU You can follow Wild Wimmin on Instagram @WildWimminPod http://instagram.com/wildwimminpod and Faceboo https://www.facebook.com/WildWimminpodk Follow Laura @The_YellowBrolly http://instagram.com/the_yellowbrolly

25m
Feb 13, 2021
NewbieCast - Giorgia Cavalli

Welcome to Wild Wimmin, the Wild Swimming Podcast - Im Laura Macdonald. Today I sit down with Giorgia Cavalli, a new wild swimmer, for a natter about what first prompted her to get her feet wet.  We bonded over the stunning Perthshire countryside, Calum Maclean fandom and ice swimming envy. You can follow Giorgias swimming adventures on Instagram @italianwhiskylass http://instagram.com/italianwhiskylass Massive thanks 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 https://www.instagram.com/merist.mary/). Performed by Housecoat Project @1988 Wide Eye Doo Dat on Subterranean Records: https://youtu.be/k5D2h-B-qDU You can follow Wild Wimmin on Instagram @WildWimminPod http://instagram.com/wildwimminpod and Faceboo https://www.facebook.com/WildWimminpodk Follow Laura @The_YellowBrolly http://instagram.com/the_yellowbrolly

16m
Jan 29, 2021
The Southside Dippers - Jude Hunter

Welcome back to Wild Wimmin, the Wild Swimming Podcast - Im Laura Macdonald. Today I sit down with Jude Hunter from the Southside Dippers swimming group to hear all about her experiences helping to set up the group, her tips for a quick post swim change, and how wild swimming became her answer to questions about the menopause. You can find out more about Jude on her blog http://www.queenleda.com Massive thanks 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 https://www.instagram.com/merist.mary/). Performed by Housecoat Project @1988 Wide Eye Doo Dat on Subterranean Records: https://youtu.be/k5D2h-B-qDU You can follow Wild Wimmin on Instagram @WildWimminPod http://instagram.com/wildwimminpod and Faceboo https://www.facebook.com/WildWimminpodk Follow Laura @The_YellowBrolly http://instagram.com/the_yellowbrolly

30m
Jan 17, 2021
Inchbaggers - Chris Sifleet

Welcome to Wild Wimmin,  the Wild Swimming Podcast - Im Laura Macdonald. In this first episode I speak to Chris Sifleet of Inchbaggers Loch Lomond Island Swims about her life in wild swimming. We get into all things swim safety, channel crossings, goose nurseries and how you too, might bag an inch. You can find out more info about Inchbaggers here https://inchbaggersislandswims.co.uk/ and follow Chris on Instagram http://instagram.com/inchbaggers/ and facebook. Massive thanks 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 https://www.instagram.com/merist.mary/). Performed by Housecoat Project @1988 Wide Eye Doo Dat on Subterranean Records: https://youtu.be/k5D2h-B-qDU You can follow Wild Wimmin on Instagram @WildWimminPod http://instagram.com/wildwimminpod and Faceboo https://www.facebook.com/WildWimminpodk Follow Laura @The_YellowBrolly http://instagram.com/the_yellowbrolly and use the #WildWimmin so that I can see all of your amazing wild swimming and Inchbagging antics. 

26m
Dec 31, 2020