When the Pool Goes Quiet: Finding Purpose After Competitive Sport

In this episode, we speak with an incredible swimmer, Amber Keegan whose competitive career was cut short by injury, a serious car accident, and an eating disorder. Forced to step away from the sport that once defined her, she faced the challenge of rebuilding her identity beyond the pool.This honest conversation explores loss, recovery, and resilience — and how she has transformed adversity into purpose. Today, she is using her talent and voice to campaign for meaningful change with Surfers Against Sewage, proving that impact doesn’t end when competition does.A powerful episode about redefining success and finding strength on the other side of sport.