In this episode of Wildest Ones, we meet Annabelle, whose connection to wild swimming, climbing and the outdoors helped her find strength through some of the most difficult periods of her life. What started as a curiosity about cold water became something much bigger. From mountain lakes to wild places closer to home, Annabelle shares how time spent outdoors helped bring clarity, resilience and a renewed sense of self when life felt at its hardest.

This is a story about rebuilding, becoming the person you want to be, and the quiet power of nature to help us find our way back. Wildest Ones is a short documentary series exploring the relationship between people, the wild, and the stories that shape us through honest conversations around mental wellbeing, conservation and connection to nature. If this resonates, go wild and subscribe to the Wildest Ones YouTube channel to be the first to see new episodes.

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