When The Tide Turns | Anna Wardley | TEDxGosport

Personal Achievement & Endurance - The speaker swam 55 nautical miles (approximately 102 kilometers) around the Isle of Wight in 26 hours and 33 minutes [1][22] - The speaker completed approximately 87,000 strokes during the swim [1] - The speaker was one of only four people to have swam solo and non-stop around the Isle of Wight [23] Overcoming Adversity & Mental Health - The speaker battled severe bouts of depression and anxiety [27] - The speaker used substances, all-consuming work, and endurance sport to numb the pain and shame [28] - The speaker emphasizes the importance of resilience and empowerment in overcoming life's toughest experiences [28][29] Personal History & Motivation - The speaker's father died by suicide when she was 9 years old [11][12] - The speaker's father's unrealized ambition was to sail around the world [21] - The speaker fulfilled her father's ambition by sailing around the world in the Clipper race in her mid-20s [21]