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.

RESOURCES:
Sign up to our email list here to hear about upcoming workshops.
Take your first step to getting clarity on what you want from life with this free bonus dreaming exercise here 101 Dreams Audio Guide 
Buy Kristina's book, Your Dream Life Starts Here
Discover how close you are to living your Dream Life. Take our 5min Quiz here and get personalised insights emailed to you...

 

Hi there, dreamers!
If you&rsquo;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&mdash;sometimes days&mdash;against relentless currents, all while battling exhaustion and self-doubt.
Sounds intense, right?&nbsp;Well, for today&rsquo;s guest, that&rsquo;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&rsquo;s possible in endurance sports. And he is a beautiful human.
But his story is more than just about swimming&mdash;it&rsquo;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
✔️&nbsp;The mental strategies that help him push through when his body screams for him to stop
✔️&nbsp;The powerful role of purpose and how he uses swimming to make a difference 
Andy&rsquo;s journey is more proof for us all that setbacks don&rsquo;t define us&mdash;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&rsquo;re looking for a boost of motivation, grab a coffee (or go for a walk!) and hit play. This is an episode you won&rsquo;t want to miss!
As always, I&rsquo;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&rsquo;s keep the conversation going in the&nbsp;Dream Life Podcast Facebook Group&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourdreamlifepodcast/about/">here</a>.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;
Have a wonderful weekend &hellip;and remember, it all starts with a dream 💛
Kristina 💛
Dream Life &amp; kikki.K Founder
&nbsp;
SHOW NOTES:
<ul>
<li>Follow Andy on Insta at: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/andy.swimming">https://www.instagram.com/andy.swimming</a></li>
<li data-end="1712" data-start="1620">Learn more about the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.yourdreamlifestartshere.com/retreats">our Reconnect to You Retreats (Melbourne &amp; Sydney)</a> 👉&nbsp;</li>
<li>Join my Platinum&nbsp;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.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.yourdreamlifestartshere.com/course">Learn more here</a>.</li>
<li>Join my virtual book club&nbsp;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,&nbsp;by Sarah Pirie-Nally.&nbsp;A transformative book. Sarah is on a mission to inspire transformational change and help individuals design better lives for themselves and future generations.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.yourdreamlifestartshere.com/growclub">Learn more here.</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourdreamlifepodcast/about/">Dream Life Community Facebook Group</a>: Connect with like-minded dreamers.</li>
</ul>
RESOURCES:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.thedreamlifestore.com/">Sign up to our email list here</a>&nbsp;to hear about upcoming workshops.</li>
<li>Take your first step to getting clarity on what you want from life with this free bonus dreaming exercise here&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thedreamlifestore.com/blogs/podcasts/bonus-dreaming-exercise-listen-to-kristina-karlsson-s-101-dreams-exercise-start-working-towards-living-your-dream-life-today?_pos=1&amp;_sid=6db7442e4&amp;_ss=r">101 Dreams Audio Guide&nbsp;</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.thedreamlifestore.com/collections/books/products/your-dream-life-starts-here-by-kristina-karlsson-on-amazon">Buy Kristina's book,</a>&nbsp;Your Dream Life Starts Here</li>
<li>Discover how close you are to living your Dream Life.&nbsp;<a href="https://paul-addcrnug.scoreapp.com">Take our 5min Quiz here</a>&nbsp;and get personalised insights emailed to you...</li>
</ul>
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What would you do if you knew anything was possible and you simply could not fail? Explore the possibility of creating your dream life and be inspired to discover and realise your dreams with Kristina Karlsson, Founder of the inspiring Dream Life brand, original founder of global Swedish design brand kikki.K and author of the book Your Dream Life Starts Here. Each episode brings you simple, practical and useful insights to help you create a future you love – as Kristina delves deep into the power of dreaming with some of the world's most inspiring thought-leaders. Take a front row seat on inspiring conversations. Explore the amazing impact dreaming has had on the lives of a diverse range of people. Listen, learn and be empowered to discover and chase your own dreams – with practical insights and lessons you can use to build a dream life of your own.
Looking for even more inspiration for your living your Dream Life? Don't forget to follow @kristinakdreamlife and visit www.thedreamlifestore.com

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