You Are a Swimmer: Overcoming Fear & Building Courage - with Cori Myka

In this episode, we unpack how learning to swim as an adult can shift how you lead your business, relate in partnerships, and rebuild trust in your body, one choice at a time.Michal McCracken dives into the deeper layers of transformation with Cori Myka, founder of Calm Within Adult Swim. Cori helps adults overcome their fear of water, not just through physical technique, but through nervous system-aware coaching, identity reclamation, and somatic mindset shifts that ripple into every area of life.Together, they explore why so many adults carry hidden trauma or resistance around swimming (even when they live near water), and how learning to swim later in life becomes a surprising metaphor for building a business, reclaiming agency, and practicing courage on purpose. From re-parenting our inner fears to honouring each person’s nervous system blueprint, Cori’s insights blend psychology, physiology, and embodied confidence in a way that speaks far beyond the pool. In this episode, you’ll hear:Why “calling yourself a swimmer” is a radical act of self-trustThe connection between water, nervous system regulation, and emotional reintegrationHow early life experiences shape our relationship with risk, safety, and growthWhy small, consistent actions build long-term resilience (in water and in business)Real-world parallels between adult swim lessons and entrepreneurial courageWhether you’re terrified of the deep end or just need a reminder that identity is something you build, this conversation will leave you rethinking what’s possible -  in water, and in life. Get your free copy of The Swimming Roadmap—a simple, step-by-step guide to help adults build confidence, safety, and ease in the water. Inside, you’ll learn the core skills to focus on first, common mistakes to avoid, and receive a bonus mini water-safety video training. Perfect for beginners or anyone returning to swimming after years away.Click here to download   And if this episode hit something tender, if fear, avoidance, or shutdown shows up in your body when it’s time to lead, launch, or take up space, it’s likely showing up around money too.In Rewired to Rich, we look at the nervous system patterns that keep your income stuck on “hard mode” and teach you how to shift them for good. When your system feels safe, money becomes steady instead of stressful.Click here to book a call with Michal to explore if it’s a fit