RAWW Podcast
Welcome to the Rad Active Waterwomen (RAWW) Podcast. I am Sarah Freeman, a life, swim coach. I guide women in the water and beyond!
This podcast is a space for stories of Waterwomen around the globe sharing their journey as Waterwomen. Anywhere from swimmers, wild swimmers, surfers, sailors, free divers, open water swimmers, ice swimmers, women who like to dip their toes in the water, and women who identify as women.
Waterwomen all have something in common: they love the water! Every guest has a story to share about their journey to who they are today. Some Waterwomen guests will have a cause behind their love for the water, some will have a healing journey to share, some will have a story of moving through fears, and so much more!
I have also added something new, as of October 2025. I, "Sarah," will be doing short recordings between waterwomen guests to share my learnings from the water, and more!
I can guarantee one thing! After listening to the RAWW Podcast, you will want to be in, on, or around water.
There is something very special about the community of Waterwomen, and I cannot wait to share their stories with you!
"Where dreams begin, and ripples never end!"
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RAWW Podcast
Twin Sisters Who Swim Together, Rise Together
What does it look like to walk back into a sport you loved when you were a young woman or girl—and discover it loves you back? We sit down with twin sisters (Nadia Pedley and Sarah Pedley) who left swimming for two decades, then found their way to masters lanes, open water starts, and a community that cheered them from first shaky blocks to 4.5K open water swim. Their story blends nostalgia and nerve: the adrenaline of a long-course 400 m, the quiet ritual of Sunday lake swims, the grin you wear when you spot your sister’s red suit a few lanes over.
We trace their path from summer swim and water polo to lifeguarding, careers, parenting, and finally the pull back to the water. Along the way, they unpack what makes swimming uniquely welcoming for women returning after time away: clear goals, consistent routines, and friendships that form fast on pool decks and shorelines. They talk about how master's coaching reignites technique and confidence, and why a swimsuit that you feel comfortable in can feel like your armor when you step onto the deck.
If you’re curious about starting or restarting, you’ll find practical steps and a mindset you can borrow: begin small, bring a friend, trust the community, and let the water do its steady work. We touch on swim events in British Columbia, the draw of across-the-lake swim events, and even a tempting night swim that has us all eyeing the waitlist. Most of all, you’ll hear how swimming becomes an equalizer, where effort translates into progress regardless of age or body type, and where showing up is enough to change your story.
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