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…
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Michella Thomas' Swim Story
Send us Fan Mail In her own words: I've been a pool swimmer since age of 9 and swam competitivelyfor UCSD Tritons I started swimming open water regularly since 1990 My first channel swim (not ratified) was Maui Channel in 2009 Other ratified solo marathon swims include Catalina Channel (Sept 2013), English Channel (June 2021 j, 20 Bridges (tandem, June 2023), Length of Tahoe (Aug. 2023), and…
Send us Fan Mail This episode is one story. The Water’s Edge is where stories like this turn into lived experience. Feeling inspired? Find Meaning in the Monotony or subscribe to my Substack for Lessons from the Water Want to watch? Episodes now available on YouTube ! Keep the stories coming by supporting the show . Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest, reach out to me .…
Send us Fan Mail Edward (“Ted”) Lomicka is a healthcare finance and innovation strategist at Community Health Systems and an adjunct professor at Vanderbilt University. He is also a husband to Michelle and father of two daughters, Ashton and Emory. Ted, an American ultra-endurance triathlete and marathon swimmer, is known for pursuing large-scale endurance challenges. He has completed 35 IRONMAN…
Send us Fan Mail Chris is a journalist and the author of five books. The latest, The Plunge: Maverick Swimmers, an Unlikely Quest, and the Transformative Power of Cold Water , it is a globe-trotting narrative about swimmers, the science of discomfort, and the psychology of endurance. Lynne Cox called it "brilliant." Jeff Pearlman described it as "masterful" and "life-affirming." And Adam Grant…
Send us Fan Mail Lev Goldberg (he/him) became the first openly transgender person to swim across Lake Ontario or any Great Lake on September 3, 2025, finishing his crossing in 24 hours 25 minutes and 15 seconds. He is currently working towards becoming the first openly transgender person to swim across all 5 Great Lakes, and is training to swim 55km across Lake Huron in August 2026, raising funds…
Send us Fan Mail This episode is one story. The Water’s Edge is where stories like this turn into lived experience. Feeling inspired? Find Meaning in the Monotony or subscribe to my Substack for Lessons from the Water Want to watch? Episodes now available on YouTube ! Keep the stories coming by supporting the show . Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest, reach out to me .…
Send us Fan Mail This episode is one story. The Water’s Edge is where stories like this turn into lived experience. Feeling inspired? Find Meaning in the Monotony or subscribe to my Substack for Lessons from the Water Want to watch? Episodes now available on YouTube ! Keep the stories coming by supporting the show . Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest, reach out to me .…
Send us Fan Mail This episode is one story. The Water’s Edge is where stories like this turn into lived experience. Feeling inspired? Find Meaning in the Monotony or subscribe to my Substack for Lessons from the Water Want to watch? Episodes now available on YouTube ! Keep the stories coming by supporting the show . Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest, reach out to me .…
Send us Fan Mail This episode is one story. The Water’s Edge is where stories like this turn into lived experience. Feeling inspired? Find Meaning in the Monotony or subscribe to my Substack for Lessons from the Water Want to watch? Episodes now available on YouTube ! Keep the stories coming by supporting the show . Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest, reach out to me .…
Send us Fan Mail This episode is one story. The Water’s Edge is where stories like this turn into lived experience. Feeling inspired? Find Meaning in the Monotony or subscribe to my Substack for Lessons from the Water Want to watch? Episodes now available on YouTube ! Keep the stories coming by supporting the show . Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest, reach out to me .…