Releasing Fear and Embracing Freedom Through Water to Retire with Confidence
EPISODE DESCRIPTION
Retirement is not a slow winding down.
It is a threshold.
And the question is not, "Do I have enough?"
The real question is, "Am I willing to step in fully?"
So many women arrive at this chapter financially prepared… yet quietly constrained. Constrained by old stories about aging. By hesitation about their bodies. By subtle fears of looking foolish, failing, or not being "naturally good" at something new.
In this powerful and encouraging conversation, I sit down with Cori Myka, founder of Calm Within Adult Swim, to talk about something deceptively simple — learning to swim as an adult.
Because learning to swim later in life is not really about swimming.
It's about stepping into the unknown.
It's about rebuilding trust with your body.
It's about calming fear instead of fighting it.
It's about choosing expansion over limitation.
We talk about fear, brain health, resilience, and why choosing something new in this season of life can reignite confidence everywhere else.
If there is something you have been avoiding — travel, movement, reinvention, visibility, even joy — this conversation may be the nudge you didn't know you needed.
AFFIRMATION of the MONTH:
I can learn new things to broaden and strengthen my mind and abilities
GUEST BIO
With over 25 years in adult swim education, Cori Myka founded Calm Within Adult Swim to help adults overcome water fears. Her innovative blend of mental and physical techniques empowers students to build confidence in the water and experience personal growth.
Cori also certifies instructors, spreading her mission to make swimming an accessible and transformative experience for more adults.
Here is how to get in touch with guest speaker Cori Myka Website: adultswimlesson.com
You can get her free gift here: Free Introduction Class
Social Media Channels:
https://www.facebook.com/cori.myka
https://www.youtube.com/@adultswimlesson
https://www.facebook.com/calmwithinadultswim
https://www.instagram.com/calmwithinadultswim
https://www.facebook.com/OrcaSwimSchool
https://www.instagram.com/orcaswimsch
CONNECT with MARIA
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ACTION STEP
It's my gift to you because every woman deserves a retirement that excites her!
Do you want to master your time by allocating time for structured appointments, weekly activities, and also leave time for spontaneous adventures?
I have created the Vibrant Retirement Planner to help you stay more focused and embrace new opportunities. This is a digital monthly planner designed to make your retirement more intentional and fulfilling:
• Daily activity planning to keep your days engaging and meaningful
• Habit tracking to help you build and maintain routines that support your wellbeing
• Affirmations to keep you motivated and focused on a positive mindset
• Reflection questions to guide your personal growth and ensure you're living rour retirement with intention.
Get the planner and try it out! Let me know what you think about and how it helps you.