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
Part 2 with Aerin: A Woman Athlete's Journey Across the English Channel
We pick up Aerin's English Channel story in part 2 of RAWW Podcast. It’s a look into Aerin's English Channel experience: weather windows, pilot priority lists, unpredictable weather, and the mental math of safety over ego.
Erin walks us through the logistics of an early start, the calm chaos of prepping feeds and gear, and the moment twelve hours in when a brutal current demanded four more hours of grit. She shares the internal shift from control to trust—how patience became a performance tool and how belief in training outlasted doubt.
The landing scene is pure gold: a horn from the boat, cheers from strangers, and a beach she’ll never forget.
We also dig into identity and community. Aerin now claims herself as an athlete, highlighting how women thrive in ultra-distance swimming. If you’re dreaming about your first open-water event or the English Channel, you’ll find practical advice in this podcast. We close with a look ahead and what is next for Aerin.
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