The Tidal Year

Freya Bromley
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The Tidal Year is a podcast about the joy of swimming. Writer and wild swimmer Freya Bromley discovers the human stories behind why we swim. Every week, she’s joined by a new guest who shares what water means to them.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Introducing Character Study

    15 maj ·  Bonusinnehåll

    Introducing Character Study

    If you liked The Tidal Year, you'll like author Freya Bromley's new podcast, Character Study. Everyone plays a character. But what does it really mean to turn your life into art? In this new podcast series, Freya explores how writers, artists and performers shape their character. Each episode, she’ll be talking to creatives of every discipline about the delicate art of finding inspiration in the everyday. From memoir to standup via autofiction and Instagram, what happens when we blur the lines between fact and fiction? These conversations explore how seeing yourself as a ‘character’ in your own story can unearth unexpected courage, compassion and curiosity. And maybe even a bit more self-reflection. This podcast isn’t just for writers, it’s for anyone trying to make sense of their own story. Series 1 guests include Emma Gannon, Hope Tala, Hannah Murray, Will Harris, Sharlene Teo, Sarvat Hasin, Ben Pope, Lucas Oakeley and more 📲 Follow @freybromley on Instagram for updates and to ask your questions 📚 Join Freya’s newsletter at freyabromley.substack.com for behind the scenes thoughts 🎙️And hit subscribe wherever you get your podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/character-study/id1896655831 #CharacterStudy #LiteraryPodcast #bookpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    2 min

  2. 2023-05-04 ·  Bonusinnehåll

    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 book: Freya is still searching. For four years, she's been looking for a way to fill the empty space her brother's death left behind. Ready for another distraction, Freya decides to swim every tidal pool in Britain in a year with her friend Miri. The adventure takes them from a pool hidden in the cliffs of fishing-village Polperro to the quarry lagoon of Abereiddi via Trinkie Wick where locals meet each year to give the pool wall a fresh lick of paint. As Freya travels further from London, she finds herself closer to memories of her brother. With every swim, and every stranger they meet in the water, the challenge becomes more than just a way to explore the coast, but a journey of self-discovery. The Tidal Year is a true story about the healing power of wild swimming and the space it creates for reflection, rewilding, and hope. An exploration of grief in the modern age, it's also a tale of loss, love, female rage and sisterhood. You can listen to the full audiobook on Apple Books, Audible or wherever you usually download your audiobooks. Plus, it's in bookshops around the country. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    21 min

  3. 2023-04-26

    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 along the way. Seren also co-founded the Black Swimming Association. We spoke about the fantastic work they do, swim safety, inclusion and our favourite places for a dip in Wales. Follow: @freybromley #TheTidalYear  @serentljones @blackswimmingassociation Pre-order The Tidal Year: amazon.co.uk/dp/1399709674/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    48 min

  4. 2023-04-19

    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 Wild Waters. We spoke about sustainable harvesting, swimming with seals and the Bosphorus Cross-Continental Swim. Follow: @freybromley #TheTidalYear  @mastersmiss Books: Buy Wild Waters: waterstones.com/book/wild-waters/susanne-masters/alice-goodridge/9781839811005 Pre-order The Tidal Year: amazon.co.uk/dp/1399709674/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    50 min

  5. 2023-04-12

    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 about painting pools, Devon's beaches and the connection between creativity and water. Follow: @freybromley #TheTidalYear  @lizzy_stewart Books: Buy Alison: waterstones.com/book/alison/lizzy-stewart/9781788169059 Pre-order The Tidal Year: amazon.co.uk/dp/1399709674/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    56 min

  6. 2023-04-05

    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, where to find them and how to care for them. Follow: @freybromley #TheTidalYear  @leifbersweden @bsbibotany speciesrecoverytrust.org.uk Books: Buy Where the Wildflowers Grow: amzn.eu/d/dP1mS6W Pre-order The Tidal Year: amazon.co.uk/dp/1399709674/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    45 min

  7. 2022-12-01

    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 water develops resilience, building a community and tidal pools. Follow: @freybromley #TheTidalYear  @blueballscornwall Pre-order The Tidal Year: amazon.co.uk/dp/1399709674/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    53 min

  8. 2022-11-23

    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 the only one who thinks so as she’s the winner of the Nan Shepherd Prize. We spoke about nature writing in multiple languages, pools from our childhood and transitioning through the seasons by swimming. Oh and the bird we’ve spotted at Hampstead Ponds is a Mandarin duck!  Our chat becomes a little bit of a swimming book club, so I hope you’re looking for some reading recommendations including work by: Jessica J Lee, Mary Jean Chan, Hannah Lowe, Elizabeth-Jane Burnett, Polly Atkin and Robin Wall Kimmerer.  Follow: @freybromley #TheTidalYear @ninamingya You can buy Small Bodies of Water wherever you normally get your books. Pre-order The Tidal Year: amazon.co.uk/dp/1399709674/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    53 min
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The Tidal Year is a podcast about the joy of swimming. Writer and wild swimmer Freya Bromley discovers the human stories behind why we swim. Every week, she’s joined by a new guest who shares what water means to them.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Skapad av
    Freya Bromley
  • Aktiva år
    2021 - 2026
  • Avsnitt
    23
  • Åldersgräns
    Vuxet innehåll
  • Copyright
    © Freya Bromley
  • Programmets webbplats
    The Tidal Year
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