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Smell chlorine and panic? Do this first.
How to Train Your Nervous System to Say “I Belong Here.”
The Smell. The Sounds. The Energy.
That swimming pool energy?
For most adults learning to swim — it’s terrifying.
I hear it all the time.
"The smell of chlorine puts me in fight or flight."
"The echoes make me anxious."
"The minute I walk in, I want to walk out."
It’s not just the water that’s scary.
It’s the whole environment.
But here’s the good news:
You can train your nervous system to feel safe.
Not with more willpower.
But with small triggers that tell your brain: You’re okay.
Here’s what I tell my students:
Go to the pool when you’re not swimming.
Sit on the edge. Walk around. Just observe.Put on your swimsuit or rashguard at home the night before.
Let your body get used to how it feels.Start associating your gear with confidence.
Not fear.
And then, the big one:
Put on your rashguard like it’s your superhero suit.

Coach Meredith Wearing Her Caribe Swim Rashguard!
This is what the Caribe Nation Rashguard does:
It’s not just a shirt.
It’s not about fabric.
It’s a signal to your nervous system:
“I belong in this space.”
“I’m safe here.”
“I’m becoming the swimmer I was born to be.”
This rashguard is what Coach Jeff wears.
It’s what Coach Meredith wears.
And now, it’s what you wear.
This isn’t just clothing.
It’s a club — for people doing the hard thing.
People showing up, even when they’re scared.
People learning to trust themselves in the water.
If you’ve been waiting to “feel ready” before walking into that pool…
Flip it.
Put on the rashguard.
Then, walk in.
Let your identity drive your action.
Confidence follows behavior.
Ready to join the club?
We made a limited run of the official Caribe Nation Rashguards.
Same ones we wear.
Designed for comfort, protection, and CONFIDENCE.
Click here to order yours now:
Yes! I want to join the CONFIDENCE CLUB!
Wear it, and you’ll feel it:
You're not just learning to swim.
You’re becoming the swimmer you were born to be.
💪 BIG LOVE,
— Coach Meredith & Coach Jeff
Founders, Caribe Swim
P.S. We only have 30 available in this limited shipment. If you want one, get it today!