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!"
Find me on Instagram
@sarahfreemancoaching and my website at sarahfreemancoaching.com
Episodes
91 episodes
From River Roots To Ocean Ultra-Marathons: Christine’s Journey Across Australia And Beyond
We sit down with Christine, an Australian ultra-marathon swimmer whose path runs from riverbanks to ocean lines along Sydney’s northern beaches and now onward to the English Channel in August 2026. She opens up about discovering open wat...
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 wal...
My Journey With Ulcerative Colitis Sparks A Movement To Sponsor Young Women Swimmers
Start with the water, and everything changes. That’s the through line of our latest solo session, where I share how living with ulcerative colitis reshaped my training, my coaching, and t...
How Aerin Bowers Turned A Paused Dream into an English Channel Success
What keeps a swimmer moving when the shore won’t get closer? We sit down with endurance swimmer Aerin Bowers to chart the raw, funny, and fiercely honest path from a weather-canceled dream in (2024) Dover to a 2025 English Channel crossing powe...
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...
Back To The Water with Sarah Freeman
I return after a thoughtful pause with a clear vision: share short solo wisdom from the water, bring in global RAWW (rad, active, water women). From a 10K turquoise lake swim to a renewed coaching mission, I map the next chapter and invite you ...
Inclusiveness in the Water with Hideous Swims!
This episode focuses on the transformative power of swimming and inclusivity within artistic swimming communities. Steph from Hideous Swim shares personal stories, the importance of creating safe spaces in aquatic environments, and how swimming...
Sarah Pedley's Swim Journey – Confidence, Empowerment, and Making Waves in Open Water
What if swimming could be the key to unlocking your confidence and embracing your true self? Join us for a refreshing journey with Sarah Pedley (She/Her), an exceptional athlete and coach from British Columbia, as she reveals how her lov...
Building Community and Resilience Through Swimming with Robyn
Robyn's journey through the world of swimming is nothing short of inspiring. Once a "water baby," Robyn faced the challenge of a pediatric stroke at age 12. Her story unfolds in this episode, where she shares how the water has been both a heali...
RAWW Podcast: Pam Montoya – Sustainable Swimwear, Female Empowerment, and the Rise of Confidence
What happens when a national swimmer from Colombia channels her passion for the water into creating a sustainable swimwear brand? Meet Pam Montoya, from Rise Swimsuits, who joins us to share her inspiring story from swimming championship...
RAWW Podcast: Art, Adventures, and Cold Water Swimming with Yaz
Have you ever experienced the pure exhilaration of cold water swimming amidst breathtaking mountain views? Join us on Raw Podcast as we welcome Yaz, a talented artist from the UK who recently made Canada her new home. Yaz takes us throug...
RAWW Podcast: Laughter, Healing, & Community in the Waves with Becca!
Have you ever felt the embrace of the ocean and found yourself laughing amidst the waves? Meet Becca, a spirited outdoor swim guide whose love for the water is as boundless as the sea itself. On our show, she brings to life the joy and comical ...
RAWW Podcast: Kayleigh Slowey, The Ocean Whisperer – Free Diving, Peaceful Shark Encounters, and The Power of The Ocean
Step off the shore with us and plunge into a conversation with Kayleigh, Cornwall's ocean whisperer and advocate for the ocean. Through her lens, the cold British seas become a theatre of dreams, where diving without tanks is not just an activi...
RAW Podcast: Embracing the Chill – Ice Swimming and Community with the Hideous Swim Society's Steph
As the chill of open waters beckons, Steph Ramsay (she/they), the inspiring co-founder of the Hideous Swim Society, joins us to talk a bit about ice swims and their unexpected...
Sophie Etheridge's Ripple Effect – Triumph and Inclusivity in the Open Waters
We're joined by the extraordinary Sophie Etheridge from the UK, who's not only an open-water swimmer but a disability advocate. With a vision that transcends the mere act of swimming, she's dedicated to advocating within the aquatic worl...
RAWW Podcast: The Waterwoman's Journey – Surfing, Self-Discovery, and Empowerment with Laura Heininger
Laura Heininger, founder of Tofino Breath and Meditation, graces our podcast with her love for water, and surfing. Laura unveils how the amalgamation of breathwork and the thrill of surfing have enhanced her physical prowess and her men...
RAWW Podcast Trailor
Welcome to RAWW (Rad Active Waterwomen) Podcast!Have you ever listened to the ocean's call or any body of water, and felt an irresistible pull toward its waves, or the solitude of water that brings healing, and joy? That's a sensation k...
RAW Podcast Change January 2024!
The salty breeze of an Australian shore whispered to me that there are stories that need to be told, by waterwomen worldwide. Waterwomen have a special relationship with water, and they have many stories to share from in, and out of the water.&...
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RAW Podcast: Wellness, Life Tips, and Adventure with Anastasia
Ever wondered what it takes to run your own wellness business coupled with an insatiable love for nature and trail running? Well, meet Anastasia, a Life Design Coach whose story connects her curiosity to who she is today. With a zest for connec...
RAW Podcast: Mountain Mermaid with Kristy (Shammy) Arnholtz
Hold onto your fins, as we embark on a captivating journey with Shammy, the ingenious creator of Mountain Mermaid. What happens when a woman's love for water and mountains converge? You get a brand that is unique and enchanting. T...
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RAW Podcast: Survivor with Apothic Woman's Chantilly Foreman
Welcome to RAW Podcast,I am looking forward to sharing all of the stories from incredible women across the world this season!"Please note there may be trigger points in this episode."Get ready to be amazed ...
RAW Podcast: Mental Health & Endurance Athletes with Jennifer Schmidt
In this episode of RAW Podcast, I sit down with Jennifer Schmidt Mental Health Coach for Endurance Athletes.Dive into this fantastic podcast with Jennifer and learn about Mental Health with Endurance Athletes. Sharing this...
RAW Collective Podcast: Balancing Life As A Leader
Hello, rad active, women and beyond! RAW (rad, active, women) Collective Podcast is hosted by Sarah Freeman, Andria Lauren, and Kristy Wolfe to create a collective, raw, unfiltered monthly conversation with YOU! We laun...
The Ice Mermaid with Barbara Hernandez
In this episode of RAW Podcast, I sit down with Barbara Hernandez Chilean Ice Mermaid!Dive into this amazing podcast with Barbara and learn about her incredible swimming journey, how important family is to her, how she mov...
RAW Collective Podcast: Beyond The Bow Valley!
Hello, rad active, women and beyond! RAW (rad, active, women) Collective Podcast is hosted by Sarah Freeman, Andria Lauren, and Kristy Wolfe to create a collective, raw, unfiltered monthly conversation with YOU! We laun...
