The Tidal Year Podcast
1) BONUS EPISODE! The Tidal Year Audiobook Preview
My book The Tidal Year is out today! As a special thank you to my podcast listeners, I've included a free preview of the prologue and chapter one from the audiobook read by me. Here's more about the b...Show More
2) Seren Jones, Co-Founder Black Swimming Association
What makes the difference between a bad loser and a good one? Seren Jones tells us as she reflects on her time as a former competitive swimmer and what it means to dream big, and find new challenges a...Show More
3) Susanne Masters, Ethnobotanist
Every other breath we take comes from the ocean, so it's important that we look after it! Susanne Masters has great tips for how. This week's guest is plant scientist, ethnobotanist and the author of ...Show More
4) Lizzy Stewart, Illustrator
It's hard to capture the joy of swimming in words, let alone art, but Lizzy Stewart somehow manages it. This week's guest is the wonderful illustrator and author of the graphic novel Alison. We spoke ...Show More
5) Leif Bersweden, Botanist
When was the last time you stopped to notice the plants around you while you swam? This week's guest is Leif Bersweden, botanist and author of Where the Wildflowers Grow. We spoke about aquatic plants...Show More
6) Tom Mason, Co-Founder of Blue Balls Cornwall
Let's talk about men's mental health! This week's guest is Tom Mason the co-founder of Blue Balls Cornwall, a cold water swimming group specifically for the men of Cornwall. We spoke about how cold wa...Show More
7) Nina Mingya Powles, Author of Small Bodies of Water
This week’s guest is the author of one of my favourite books of 2021: Small Bodies of Water. Nina’s writing is lyrical and poetic. She blends memoir with powerful writing on the natural world. I’m not...Show More
8) Christopher Beanland, Author of Lido
This week’s guest is the author of Lido, a stunning book that celebrates the history, design and social aspects of outdoor pools. I spoke to Christopher about the three-acts of lido history, pioneerin...Show More
9) Laura Fullerton, Founder of Monk
What happens when you match over 5,000 years of ancestral wisdom with cutting edge science? The first at-home smart ice bath and cold water therapy app is created! This week’s guest is Monk's fou...Show More
10) Mark Vessey, Artist
This episode is with British photographic artist Mark Vessey. He lives in Brighton and sea swimming has been a big part of his journey with both creativity and sobriety. We talked about coming out, co...Show More