What You Miss When You Play It Safe (and How to Stop)

  There’s something magnetic about people who follow joy like it’s their inner compass. Anka is one of those people, and when we connected (very recently), I knew this was a conversation I wanted to have. In this episode, I chat with Anka, an ocean swimmer, traveller and German TV reporter who splits her time between Europe and Perth. We talk about what happens when you stop playing it safe and start saying yes to the things that light you up. Inside this conversation: How Anka found instant community through ocean swimming Growing up in rainy Germany and how it shaped her resilience Creating a life that follows the seasons Why you don’t need the full plan before you take the leap The joy of movement, connection and shared coffees after a swim A shared love of cookbooks, culture and pomegranates And why “goodbye” isn’t in Anka’s vocab If you're craving adventure, connection, or just know you need ‘something different’, this episode will give you that nudge to trust your curiosity and choose joy - even when it makes no sense on paper. Listen to the end to find out how to dissect a pomegranate (life hack included). And if you’re in Perth and want to check out ocean swimming, the Pod Squad meet every day at North Cottesloe near sunrise (DM me for the deets). Find Amanda: amandaewin.com Amanda Ewin Instagram Amanda Ewin Linked In Amanda Ewin Facebook Send me a message on Socials or at amanda@amandaewin.com Please leave a review on iTunes, to help this Podcast reach more amazing humans like you. It makes a world of difference.