The Courage to Dive In: Learning to Swim as an Adult

In this episode of Unless We Talk, host Meagin van der Westhuizen dives into a topic close to her heart: learning to swim as an adult. Joined by Christina, founder of Your Personal Swim Coach, and student Abhigya, this conversation explores what makes adult swim lessons unique — from tackling fear and unlearning old instincts to building real water confidence, one skill at a time.

Together, they unpack:

• Why so many adults never learned how to swim

• How fear, culture, and past experiences shape our relationship with water

• The science and psychology behind learning to swim later in life

• What actually happens during Dutch ABC diploma training

• Why adults are asked to swim with clothes, jackets, and even shoes

• The empowering moment when students realise, “I can do this.”

Whether you’re a newcomer to the Netherlands, someone who’s been putting off lessons for years, or simply curious why the Dutch take swimming so seriously — this episode will leave you inspired, informed, and maybe even ready to jump in.

👉 Details on how to sign up for classes with Your Personal Swim Coach www.your-personal-swim-coach.nl