Season 1 · Episode 4
Sarah Kennedy Norquoy and the power of processing emotion and grief through cold water swimming
January 2, 202139m 45s
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Show Notes
Sarah Kennedy Norquoy is the author of the swimming memoir "Salt On My Skin", and she joins Pat Kelman in a compelling and entertaining conversation about cold water swimming, the process of writing, and processing emotion and grief.
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Topics in the episode
- Episode introduction [1.15]
- Sarah introduces herself and how she started cold water swimming [2.50]
- The experience of being in nature [7.45]
- Starting a new life in Orkney [9.45]
- Connecting with community [16.50]
- Body Acceptance [20.35]
- The origin of the book [24.50]
- Self Publishing and her mother's reaction to the book [30.30]
- Swimming tips [33.55]
- How to find Sarah [36.00]
- Episode wrap up [38.00]
Resources mentioned in this episode
- Sarah Kennedy Norquoy's website
- Sarah Kennedy Norquoy on Instagram (seaandsaltsarah)
- Norq From Orq Blog
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