Beyond Cold: Lessons from Ice Swimmer Tom Heyerdahl

In this episode of Beyond Possible Club, host Julia Borgan sits down with Tom Heyerdahl, a remarkable ice swimmer whose journey is a testament to resilience, endurance, and mental strength. From overcoming personal loss to becoming the third man in Canada to complete an ice mile, Tom shares how he transformed grief into grit, pushing his physical and mental limits to achieve the impossible. Whether you’re an athlete, an adventurer, or someone looking for inspiration to break through your own barriers, this episode is packed with insights and motivation.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• The mental strategies behind ice swimming.

• The importance of starting small, staying consistent, and building endurance over time.

• How community and mentorship play a critical role in achieving ambitious goals.

• Why reframing challenges as opportunities is key to unlocking new possibilities.

Guest Bio: Tom Heyerdahl is an endurance athlete and ice swimmer who became the third man in Canada to complete an ice mile—swimming over 1,610 meters in water below 5°C. Through years of consistent training, breath control, and mental adaptation, he has achieved feats most would consider impossible. Tom is now preparing for a 40-kilometer swim and has his sights set on the English Channel.