The Mindful Swimmer’s Journey Beyond the Physical - Cori Myka 163

Apparently, learning to swim as an adult isn’t just about technique—it’s about healing your relationship with water and with yourself.In this episode, mindful swim coach Cori Myka shares her powerful journey from self-taught swimmer to transformational guide. She explains why traditional swim lessons often fail adults and how fear, judgment, and past experiences influence our ability to learn.Cori is the founder of Calm Within Adult Swim, with over 25 years ofexperience in adult swim education. She specializes in helping adults overcome their fear of water through a unique blend of mental and physical training techniques.Through mindfulness, emotional awareness, and compassionate, step-by-step instruction, Cori helps adults rewrite their “swim story,” build trust in themselves, and find presence in the water. Her approach—80% mental, 20% physical—is about more than swimming; it’s about change, self-compassion, and discovery.In this episode, you'll learn:How Cori began teaching swimming at age 5, even before she had formal lessons herselfWhy traditional methods overlook the emotional barriers adults faceHow small, manageable steps help build trust and confidenceThe power of mindfulness in staying present and quieting self-judgmentWhy focusing on what feels good leads to successHow each of us carries a unique “swim story” that shapes our learningHow Cori now leads warm-water retreats and is launching a new podcast: Mindfulness in MotionIf you’re ready to silence your inner saboteur, embrace kindness, and create meaningful change—one small step at a time—this conversation is for you.Here is Cori's contact:  adultswimlesson.com3-day Immersive Adult Swim Course.https://www.instagram.com/calmwithinadultswimSend BEHAS a text.Support the showTo Share - Connect & Relate:Share Your Thoughts and Shape the Show! Tell me what you love about the podcast and what you want to hear more about. Please email me at [email protected] and be part of the conversation!To be on the show  Podmatch Profile  Ordinary people, extraordinary experiences - Real voices, real moments - ​Human connection through stories - Live true storytelling podcast - Confessions - First person emotional narratives - Unscripted Life Stories.Thank you for listening - Hasta Pronto!