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There are moments in conversation that stay with you - and this episode with wild swimmer, coach and community-builder Alice Goodridge is full of them. Alice is known for those unforgettable images of ice-dipping in the Highlands, but behind the headlines is someone grounded, humble and deeply connected to the cold water she loves.

In this episode, Lorna and Alice explore what wild swimming can offer in a world that feels increasingly busy, digital and loud. From the gentleness of breath in icy water to the power of community in the Cairngorms, this is a conversation about presence, courage and finding yourself in the wild.

Together they explore:

• The moment cold water shifts from shock to connection
• How fear, imagination and bravery coexist in open water
• What it takes to build thriving swim communities
• The science and safety behind cold water immersion
• Why “focusing on the exhale” can change everything
• The everyday rituals - from lochs to barrels - that keep Alice grounded

Key moments in the episode:

• Smashing through ice and the reality behind the viral images
• Training for the English Channel and managing self-doubt
• The story of swimming through a waterfall-lit cave on St Kilda
• How the Loch Insh Dippers and Cairngorm Wild Swimmers began
• Alice’s top tips for before, during and after a cold-water swim
• An exclusive announcement about Alice’s new podcast, Cold Water Curious
• What “In the wild we remember who we are” means to her

About Alice Goodridge

Alice is a wild swimmer, author of Swimming Wild in Scotland, founder of SwimWild, and the creator of the Cairngorm Wild Swimmers and Loch Insh Dippers communities. A long-distance swimmer who has completed the English Channel and numerous endurance swims, she is as passionate about safety and science as she is about joy, connection and the transformative power of cold water. She lives in the Scottish Highlands, where she swims year-round. Find here on Instagram: www.instagram.com/stories/swimwild_uk

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