Join us live to explore how outdoor swimming - and especially cold water - can help those living with chronic pain. We'll be speaking with swimmer, philanthropy writer and author Gillian Best.

Millions of people live with chronic pain—complex, unpredictable and often overlooked in medicine.

When conventional treatment doesn’t bring relief, many become their own disease detectives, searching for ways to feel better and regain a sense of control. For some, that search leads to the water.

A lifelong swimmer who has spent much of her life living with painful chronic conditions, Gillian Best set out to understand what pain is and how it affects the whole person—body and mind, and to spotlight the groundbreaking research now reshaping how we think about it.

In this conversation, we’ll explore what she’s learned, why outdoor swimming can bring solace, relief and joy, which kinds of conditions people commonly report it helps with, and what to consider—from pacing and temperature to community, support and safety—when planning your swims.  You will be able to ask Gillian your own questions.