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201. Calm Within Adult Swim: Overcoming Hurdles and Embracing Tiny Adventures with Cori Myka

In this episode of 'Mixing Up Midlife,' hosts Terri and Melissa welcome Cori Myka, the founder of Calm Within Adult Swim and the creator of the Foundations of Change Learning Method. Cori shares her insights on the transformative power of learning to swim as an adult, addressing common fears and obstacles. The discussion explores Cori's approach to teaching swimming, which emphasizes a mindset-first methodology and breaking down learning into small, manageable steps. Cori also discusses the importance of understanding individual differences in buoyancy and responses to water. The episode delves into the offerings of Cori's program, including online modules and retreats designed to help adults feel comfortable and confident in water. Despite a technical glitch that cuts Cori's participation short, Terri and Melissa wrap up by summarizing Cori's key points and sharing how listeners can find more information about Cori's courses and retreats.

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0:00 Calm Within Adult Swim: Overcoming Hurdles and Embracing Tiny Adventures with Cori Myka

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00:05 Welcome to Mixing Up Midlife: Diving into Adult Swimming

00:15 Meet Cori: The Adult Swim Guru

01:03 The Journey of Learning to Swim as an Adult

01:16 Overcoming Fear and Embracing Tiny Adventures

02:56 The Unique Challenges of Adult Learners

05:44 Cori's Innovative Approach to Teaching Swimming

05:49 Cori's Approach: Mindset Over Skills

10:17 Breathing: The First Step to Conquering Swimming Fears

10:53 Exploring the Online Swimming Lessons Frontier

11:59 Personalizing the Swimming Experience

12:24 Understanding Buoyancy and Body Mechanics

12:39 Understanding Buoyancy and Body Mechanics in Swimming

14:25 The Science of Buoyancy in Swimming

15:08 The Future of Swimming: Online Learning and Beyond

15:21 The Evolution of Learning to Swim

16:05 Breaking Down the Online Swim Program

18:06 Overcoming Fear with the Learn to Swim Program

18:41 Personal Experiences and the Importance of Calm

19:54 Wrapping Up and Exploring Cori's Programs

22:52 Mixing Up Midlife: Challenges, Bingo, and More