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Stories from the Water

Stories from the Water

Written by: Shannon Keegan founder of Intrepid Water
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Where land meets water, an invitation lingers—not just between elements, but between versions of yourself. You could remain on shore—where it's safe, familiar, predictable. Or you could cross into the unknown.


Stories from the Water is where we dive into the courage it takes to begin, the resilience that keeps us moving forward, and the wisdom that only emerges in the space between.


If you have ever stood at the edge of a body of water and wondered what it would be like to swim to the other side, you're in good company. Whether you're a seasoned swimmer, aspiring adventurer, or just someone intrigued by the water's mysterious pull, allow these stories to reveal what lies beneath the surface—not just of the water, but of ourselves.

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Episodes
  • Lev Goldberg's Swim Story

    Lev Goldberg's Swim Story
    Jun 15 2026

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    Lev Goldberg (he/him) became the first openly transgender person to swim across Lake Ontario or any Great Lake on September 3, 2025, finishing his crossing in 24 hours 25 minutes and 15 seconds. He is currently working towards becoming the first openly transgender person to swim across all 5 Great Lakes, and is training to swim 55km across Lake Huron in August 2026, raising funds for LGBT Youthline.

    Although gender dysphoria led him to stop swimming at age 9, he found his way back to the water at age 27 after a eighteen-year hiatus and quickly began to dream of marathon swimming. Less than three years later, he swam across Lake Ontario raising $7,000 for LGBT Youthline, a peer support service for 2SLGBTQ+ youth in Ontario.

    Lev was born in Philadelphia and moved to Toronto to attend university thirteen years ago, where he now works as a therapist supporting 2SLGBTQ+ youth. He is also an avid runner and has completed more than twenty running races including two full marathons.

    You can learn more about Lev and his swims at levswimslakes.ca, @lev.swims.lakes on instagram, and @the.leviathn on Tiktok.


    This episode is one story. The Water’s Edge is where stories like this turn into lived experience. Feeling inspired? Find Meaning in the Monotony or subscribe to my Substack for Lessons from the Water

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    Keep the stories coming by supporting the show.

    Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest, reach out to me.

    Stories from the Water is produced by http://254studio.com

    Music credit:
    Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux
    Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration-
    License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry.

    You don’t need a big goal to reach out — just curiosity. If you’re wondering about Swimbound, email me at shannon@intrepidwater.com.

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    56 mins
  • What am I trying to prove?

    What am I trying to prove?
    Jun 1 2026

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    This episode is one story. The Water’s Edge is where stories like this turn into lived experience. Feeling inspired? Find Meaning in the Monotony or subscribe to my Substack for Lessons from the Water

    Want to watch? Episodes now available on YouTube!

    Keep the stories coming by supporting the show.

    Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest, reach out to me.

    Stories from the Water is produced by http://254studio.com

    Music credit:
    Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux
    Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration-
    License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry.

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    17 mins
  • Heidi Shafford's Swim Story

    Heidi Shafford's Swim Story
    May 15 2026

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    This episode is one story. The Water’s Edge is where stories like this turn into lived experience. Feeling inspired? Find Meaning in the Monotony or subscribe to my Substack for Lessons from the Water

    Want to watch? Episodes now available on YouTube!

    Keep the stories coming by supporting the show.

    Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest, reach out to me.

    Stories from the Water is produced by http://254studio.com

    Music credit:
    Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux
    Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration-
    License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry.

    You don’t need a big goal to reach out — just curiosity. If you’re wondering about Swimbound, email me at shannon@intrepidwater.com.

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    50 mins
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