Swimming Simplified - How to Overcome Fear of Water

Описание: In this conversation, I sit down with Jason Cram from Swimly to delve into the physical and psychological intricacies of learning how to swim and feel confident in the water. Jason shares his remarkable journey from competing alongside Ian Thorpe and Grant Hackett at the Commonwealth Games to founding Swimly, a swim coaching business focused on helping adults overcome their fear of water. The discussion explores imposter syndrome in elite sport, the alarming drowning statistics in Australia, the difference between teaching swimming and teaching water confidence, and how Jason's diverse life experiences, from Disney Cruise Lines to scuba instruction, shaped his unique coaching philosophy. Jason emphasises that swimming is a byproduct of confidence, and that understanding the water matters far more than perfecting a stroke.

Useful Links Mentioned in the Episode:

Learn More about Jason & Swimly here: https://www.swimly.com.au/

Follow Swimly on Instagram:   / goswimly  

Jason's Personal Instagram:   / jasoncramswim  

Underwater Photography:   / oceanus_media  

Royal Life Saving Australia, National Drowning Report: https://www.royallifesaving.com.au/

Australian Swim Schools Association: https://www.austswimschools.com.au/

Institute of Aquaphobia (UK): https://www.instituteofaquaphobia.com/



Takeaways

70 to 90 percent of drownings in Australia each year are adults aged 18 and over.
One in four Australians are either non-swimmers or weak swimmers, and it's not just new arrivals to the country.
Imposter syndrome can affect even elite athletes who compete on the world stage.
Swimming is not about learning freestyle. It's about becoming confident and comfortable in the water.
Adults often avoid learning to swim due to embarrassment, shame, and ego.
Personalised coaching that addresses psychology first produces far better results than a one-size-fits-all approach.
Practice is essential. You wouldn't attend a few language lessons and expect to be fluent.
The water can be a powerful tool for mental health and emotional regulation.
Parents who can't swim are less likely to enrol their children in swimming lessons.
It's never too late to learn. Jason's oldest client was 92 years old.

Sound Bites
"I'm not here to teach you how to swim. I'm here to teach you how it feels."
"I don't say people have a fear of water. I say they have a lack of understanding."
"You don't go to a language lesson twice a week and expect to be fluent."

Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Jason Cram & Swimly
00:42 Growing Up in Wollongong: A Life in the Water
02:30 Racing at the Commonwealth Games
04:00 The Road to the National Team
05:52 Imposter Syndrome and Missing the Olympics
09:31 Ian Thorpe's Fall at the 2004 Trials
12:13 Life After Swimming: Disney, Diving & Discovery
15:39 Australia's Drowning Crisis: The Real Statistics
18:42 Why Water Confidence Comes Before Swimming
23:33 How Swimly Approaches Adult Learners
25:30 A Scary Scuba Diving Lesson That Changed Everything
30:28 Aquaphobia in the UK and Beyond
31:07 Client Stories: Alcatraz Swims and Capri Proposals
34:11 How Swimly's Packages Work
37:03 Advice for Anyone Ready to Face Their Fear
41:05 Online Courses and What's Coming Next
42:05 Final Thoughts and Where to Find Jason