It's hard to capture the joy of swimming in words, let alone art, but Lizzy Stewart somehow manages it. This week's guest is the wonderful illustrator and author of the graphic novel Alison. We spoke about painting pools, Devon's beaches and the connection between creativity and water.

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Books:

Buy Alison: waterstones.com/book/alison/lizzy-stewart/9781788169059

Pre-order The Tidal Year: amazon.co.uk/dp/1399709674/

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When was the last time you stopped to notice the plants around you while you swam? This week's guest is Leif Bersweden, botanist and author of Where the Wildflowers Grow. We spoke about aquatic plants, where to find them and how to care for them.

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Books:

Buy Where the Wildflowers Grow: amzn.eu/d/dP1mS6W

Pre-order The Tidal Year: amazon.co.uk/dp/1399709674/ 

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Let's talk about men's mental health! This week's guest is Tom Mason the co-founder of Blue Balls Cornwall, a cold water swimming group specifically for the men of Cornwall. We spoke about how cold water develops resilience, building a community and tidal pools.

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Pre-order The Tidal Year: amazon.co.uk/dp/1399709674/

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