In At The Deep End

Salim Ahmed
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Inspring journeys from the pool to the everyday. Hosted by Salim Ahmed, a lifelong swimmer and swim coach with over 22 years experience, the show dives into the human stories behind the sport. Not just times and techniques, but the moments when water became an anchor, a lifeline, or a turning point. Each episode features honest, intimate conversations with everyday swimmers, Olympians, well-known names and unheard voices, all united by the role swimming has played in their lives. These are stories of resilience and reinvention, of grief and joy, of quiet victories and near-impossible comebacks. From open-water epiphanies to childhood pool memories, In at the Deep End explores how swimming steadies us, challenges us and carries us through life’s waves. If you love inspiring stories with depth, this is where you dive in.

Episodes

  1. When swimming becomes a breast cancer lifeline - with Dr Mei-Ling Lancashire

    3 HR AGO

    When swimming becomes a breast cancer lifeline - with Dr Mei-Ling Lancashire

    In Episode 2 of In At The Deep End, Salim is joined by Dr Mei-Ling Lancashire - GP, cancer survivor, single mum and swimmer. At the peak of her fitness, Mei-Ling discovered a breast lump and, as a GP with a background in breast cancer research, knew instantly what it meant. What followed was an aggressive diagnosis, gruelling chemotherapy, a double mastectomy and the challenge of holding everything together for her two young daughters. Swimming became her lifeline. From a childhood passion, cut short by societal misconceptions, to a primal fear of deep water and, eventually, open-water sessions at Shepperton Lake, her relationship with the water has been anything but simple. And that's exactly what makes her story so powerful. Key themes in this episode: Childhood swimming talent ended by 1980s attitudes towards women athletesBreast cancer diagnosis at peak fitness, and the shock of knowing immediately what it wasStaying active through chemotherapy and surgery as a single parentFundraising for Cancer Research UK and becoming the face of a national campaignOvercoming a deep-rooted fear of open waterNerve damage from surgery and chemo, and learning to reconnect with key swimming musclesThe role of Pilates in unlocking a better swim strokeSwimming as the last sport standing when injury takes everything else awayWhat it truly means to thrive, not just surviveUseful Links Swimming & Open Water Shepperton Lake — open-water venue mentioned in the episodeHampton Pool — where Mei-Ling rediscovered swimming during the pandemicSwim Serpentine — open-water event completed during her recoverySwim England — Find a ClubOutdoor Swimming SocietySwim with Saleem SwimLab — Learn to swim with SaleemCancer Awareness Cancer Research UK — the charity Mei-Ling has fundraised for throughout her recoveryBreast Cancer Now — helpline: 0808 800 6000Dr Mei-Ling Lancashire Follow Mei-Ling on InstagramBook life coaching with Mei Ling here: https://www.thethrivologist.com/packagesBook Dr Mei Ling a speaker here: https://www.thethrivologist.com/speakerDonate to Dr Mei Ling's Cancer Research UK fundraising page here: https://fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/unite/mei-lings-giving-pageBe a part of the show: Here's how to get in touch... Email us: inatthedeependpod@gmail.comUse the get in touch form HERE - https://inatthedeepend.transistor.fm/be-a-part-of-the-showSend us a voice message HERE- https://www.speakpipe.com/InAtTheDeepEndProduced by The Good Studio - thegoodstudio.co.uk

    35 min
  2. Swimming as an escape from work in a war zone - with Dr Victoria 'Rosie' Rose

    10 MAR

    Swimming as an escape from work in a war zone - with Dr Victoria 'Rosie' Rose

    In this debut episode of In At The Deep End, host and swim coach Salim Ahmed welcomes his first guest, Dr Victoria Rose - or 'Rosie' as he knows her - a consultant plastic surgeon whose life is defined by two remarkable worlds: the operating theatres of London hospitals and the war-torn hospitals of Gaza. Rosie shares her journey from dedicated runner to passionate swimmer, how a serious knee injury changed everything and why swimming has become a lifeline - not just physically, but mentally and emotionally - as she processes the harrowing work of treating children with blast, burn, and bullet injuries in one of the world's most dangerous conflict zones. Key themes in this episode: What plastic surgery really involves and why it has such an unfair reputationThe IDEALS charity and its decades of work supporting surgeons in conflict zonesLife in Gaza before and after October 2023 - the contrast between restaurants and rubbleThe friendship and responsibility that drives humanitarian volunteers back into dangerThe physiological magic of cold water and the body's response to immersionSwimming as community, fitness and mental health supportOpen-water swimming at Shepperton Lake, and the eureka momentSwimming for body, mind and soul: resilience, mindfulness and showing upUseful Links Swimming & Open Water Shepperton Lake — open-water venue mentioned in the episodeSwim England — Find a Club — find a Masters club near youBritish Masters SwimmingOutdoor Swimming Society — open-water locations and resourcesSwim with Salim SwimLab - Learn to swim with SalimOrganisations Mentioned IDEALS Charity — supporting surgeons in conflict zones Dr Victoria Rose Follow Rosie on Instagram Be a part of the show: Here's how to get in touch... Email us: inatthedeependpod@gmail.comUse the get in touch form HERE - https://inatthedeepend.transistor.fm/be-a-part-of-the-showSend us a voice message HERE- https://www.speakpipe.com/InAtTheDeepEndProduced by The Good Studio - thegoodstudio.co.uk

    31 min

  3. 4 FEB

    Welcome to In At The Deep End

    Welcome to In at the Deep End, a new podcast hosted by swim coach Salim Ahmed. In this trailer you'll get a glimpse into the kinds of stories featured on the show: honest conversations with people whose lives have been shaped by swimming in ways that go far beyond the pool. Stories about resilience, identity, loss, ambition and the moments when the water became a place to think, heal, push on or start again. If swimming has ever meant more to you than just lengths and times, this is where it begins.Be a part of the show: Here's how to get in touch... Email us: inatthedeependpod@gmail.comUse the get in touch form HERE - https://inatthedeepend.transistor.fm/be-a-part-of-the-showSend us a voice message HERE- https://www.speakpipe.com/InAtTheDeepEndProduced by The Good Studio - thegoodstudio.co.uk

    2 min

Trailer

About

Inspring journeys from the pool to the everyday. Hosted by Salim Ahmed, a lifelong swimmer and swim coach with over 22 years experience, the show dives into the human stories behind the sport. Not just times and techniques, but the moments when water became an anchor, a lifeline, or a turning point. Each episode features honest, intimate conversations with everyday swimmers, Olympians, well-known names and unheard voices, all united by the role swimming has played in their lives. These are stories of resilience and reinvention, of grief and joy, of quiet victories and near-impossible comebacks. From open-water epiphanies to childhood pool memories, In at the Deep End explores how swimming steadies us, challenges us and carries us through life’s waves. If you love inspiring stories with depth, this is where you dive in.

Information

  • Creator
    Salim Ahmed
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    3
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Salim Ahmed
  • Show Website
    In At The Deep End

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