Stories from the Water

Shannon Keegan founder of Intrepid Water

Where land meets water, an invitation lingers—not just between elements, but between versions of yourself. You could remain on shore—where it's safe, familiar, predictable. Or you could cross into the unknown. Stories from the Water is where we dive into the courage it takes to begin, the resilience that keeps us moving forward, and the wisdom that only emerges in the space between. If you have ever stood at the edge of a body of water and wondered what it would be like to swim to the other side, you're in good company. Whether you're a seasoned swimmer, aspiring adventurer, or just someone intrigued by the water's mysterious pull, allow these stories to reveal what lies beneath the surface—not just of the water, but of ourselves.

  1. Hilary Topper's Swim Story

    JAN 1

    Hilary Topper's Swim Story

    Send us a text This episode is one story. The Water’s Edge is where stories like this turn into lived experience. Feeling inspired? Sign Up for a Free Goal Setting Guide. Subscribe to my Substack for Lessons from the Water  Want to watch? Episodes now available on YouTube! Hilary Topper is a USA Triathlon Coach Level 1, ESCI Coach, USMS Swim Coach Level 3,  RRCA Run Coach, WOWSA Open Water Coach, and an Adult Learn to Swim Coach. She’s a blogger for http://www.ATriathletesDiary.com, where she writes about everything swim, bike, and run. She also has a lifestyle blog, http://www.HilaryTopper.com, and a podcast.  She’s the author of four books. Her last two books focused on endurance sports, with the latest one, Unlocking the Triathlon: The Beginner’s Guide to Competing in a Triathlon, recently released. She is also an adjunct professor at both Hofstra University and Fairleigh Dickinson University, where she teaches digital marketing. Stories from the Water is produced by http://254studio.com Music credit: Epic Inspiration  by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration- License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. You don’t need a big goal to reach out — just curiosity. If you’re wondering about Swimbound, email me at shannon@intrepidwater.com. Reserve your space at SwimMastery's Sea of Cortex Camp, April 26-May1, 2026: Sea of Cortez - SwimMastery _2026 — At One - Swimming Support the show

    41 min
  2. Berhard Hengl's Swim Story

    11/15/2025

    Berhard Hengl's Swim Story

    Send us a text Feeling inspired? Sign Up for a Free Goal Setting Guide  Want to watch? Episodes now available on YouTube! Join me for your best year yet at The Water's Edge. Bernhard Hengl is an (wannabe) ultra-marathon swimmer, keynote speaker, and former captain of the Austrian national water polo team. Years after overcoming cancer, he founded The Alpine Seven – a series of long-distance swims across seven iconic Alpine lakes. His mission: to raise awareness for people living with illness. Illness is not a taboo! In 2025, he became the first Austrian to swim the full length of Lake Constance – 65 km in just under 26 hours. With his message “High Performance starts with Resilience,” he now inspires people and organizations to transform resilience into true high performance. https://bernhardhengl.com/ https://www.nfkinder.at/unterstuetzen/alpine7/?cfd=94lok#cff Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest, email me! Stories from the Water is produced by http://254studio.com Music credit: Epic Inspiration  by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration- License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. You don’t need a big goal to reach out — just curiosity. If you’re wondering about Swimbound, email me at shannon@intrepidwater.com. Reserve your space at SwimMastery's Sea of Cortex Camp, April 26-May1, 2026: Sea of Cortez - SwimMastery _2026 — At One - Swimming Support the show

    42 min
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Where land meets water, an invitation lingers—not just between elements, but between versions of yourself. You could remain on shore—where it's safe, familiar, predictable. Or you could cross into the unknown. Stories from the Water is where we dive into the courage it takes to begin, the resilience that keeps us moving forward, and the wisdom that only emerges in the space between. If you have ever stood at the edge of a body of water and wondered what it would be like to swim to the other side, you're in good company. Whether you're a seasoned swimmer, aspiring adventurer, or just someone intrigued by the water's mysterious pull, allow these stories to reveal what lies beneath the surface—not just of the water, but of ourselves.

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