#342 - DOING THE IMPOSSIBLE: ONE STROKE AT A TIME, with Andy Donaldson

Your Dream Life with Kristina Karlsson

Hi there, dreamers!

If you’ve ever doubted your ability to push past limits - things you feel may be impossible - today's episode is for you.

Imagine diving into icy, unpredictable waters, swimming for hours—sometimes days—against relentless currents, all while battling exhaustion and self-doubt.

Sounds intense, right? Well, for today’s guest, that’s just another day in his world.

Andy Donaldson is an elite ultramarathon swimmer, a world record holder, and a man who has redefined what’s possible in endurance sports. And he is a beautiful human.

But his story is more than just about swimming—it’s about resilience, mindset, and finding purpose in life's toughest challenges.

In this episode, we dive deep into:

✔️ How Andy turned failure into fuel, transforming his Olympic dreams into something even bigger

✔️ The mental strategies that help him push through when his body screams for him to stop

✔️ The powerful role of purpose and how he uses swimming to make a difference
Andy’s journey is more proof for us all that setbacks don’t define us—how we respond to them does.

His wisdom will leave you feeling inspired, empowered, and ready to take on your own impossible.

So, if you’re looking for a boost of motivation, grab a coffee (or go for a walk!) and hit play. This is an episode you won’t want to miss!

As always, I’d LOVE to hear what resonates with you from this episode and what you plan to implement after listening in. So please share and let’s keep the conversation going in the Dream Life Podcast Facebook Group here.

Have a wonderful weekend …and remember, it all starts with a dream 💛

Kristina 💛

Dream Life & kikki.K Founder

SHOW NOTES:

• Follow Andy on Insta at: https://www.instagram.com/andy.swimming
• Learn more about the our Reconnect to You Retreats (Melbourne & Sydney) 👉
• Join my Platinum Coaching Program - where in April our focus is on Unlocking Peak Productivity. Optimising your time and energy for maximum impact on your dreams and goals. Monthly Habit: Daily Breathwork! Practice daily to improve focus, reduce stress, and energise your. Learn more here.
• Join my virtual book club GROW for April where we meet weekly on Zoom to discuss and squeeze the learnings from great books. This April we're reading The Wonder Mindset: Innovate from Within, by Sarah Pirie-Nally. A transformative book. Sarah is on a mission to inspire transformational change and help individuals design better lives for themselves and future generations. Learn more here.
• Dream Life Community Facebook Group: Connect with like-minded dreamers.

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• Buy Kristina's book, Your Dream Life Starts Here
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