TheBenHooper
@thebenhooper.bsky.social
Ben's a world-first Atlantic swimmer, adventurer, journalist, author, and mental health nurse. All Enquiries: https://thedoubleagents.co.uk/talent-e & www.thebenhooper.com
Check out my Theatre Review of "The Comedy about Spies" - 5* Review!
If you like your comedy chaotic with a side of dodgy accents, Mischief's’ "The Comedy About Spies" is your next theatrical fix. This Cold War comedy of trademark slapstick mayhem sees "Carry On" meet "Mission Impossible!"
If you like your comedy chaotic with a side of dodgy accents, Mischief's’ "The Comedy About Spies" is your next theatrical fix. This Cold War comedy of trademark slapstick mayhem sees "Carry On" meet "Mission Impossible!"
November 17, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Check out my Theatre Review of "The Comedy about Spies" - 5* Review!
If you like your comedy chaotic with a side of dodgy accents, Mischief's’ "The Comedy About Spies" is your next theatrical fix. This Cold War comedy of trademark slapstick mayhem sees "Carry On" meet "Mission Impossible!"
If you like your comedy chaotic with a side of dodgy accents, Mischief's’ "The Comedy About Spies" is your next theatrical fix. This Cold War comedy of trademark slapstick mayhem sees "Carry On" meet "Mission Impossible!"
Episode 1 filming is complete.... Guessed where we were yet?
Coming in November on @thebenhooper YouTube channel. If you're a #wildswimming fan, you'll want to #follow_me and #subscribe
#swimming #openwaterswim #adventure #lakes #mentalhealthawareness #wellbeing #documentary #youtubechannel
Coming in November on @thebenhooper YouTube channel. If you're a #wildswimming fan, you'll want to #follow_me and #subscribe
#swimming #openwaterswim #adventure #lakes #mentalhealthawareness #wellbeing #documentary #youtubechannel
October 22, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Episode 1 filming is complete.... Guessed where we were yet?
Coming in November on @thebenhooper YouTube channel. If you're a #wildswimming fan, you'll want to #follow_me and #subscribe
#swimming #openwaterswim #adventure #lakes #mentalhealthawareness #wellbeing #documentary #youtubechannel
Coming in November on @thebenhooper YouTube channel. If you're a #wildswimming fan, you'll want to #follow_me and #subscribe
#swimming #openwaterswim #adventure #lakes #mentalhealthawareness #wellbeing #documentary #youtubechannel
Can you guess where we are filming Episode 1 tomorrow?
New Series coming soon on www.youtube.com/@TheBenHooper
Watch this space, subscribe and #followme for more...
#openwaterswimmers #wildswimming #culture #history #swimmerslife #mentalhealthawareness #filmingday #documentary #followme
New Series coming soon on www.youtube.com/@TheBenHooper
Watch this space, subscribe and #followme for more...
#openwaterswimmers #wildswimming #culture #history #swimmerslife #mentalhealthawareness #filmingday #documentary #followme
October 21, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Can you guess where we are filming Episode 1 tomorrow?
New Series coming soon on www.youtube.com/@TheBenHooper
Watch this space, subscribe and #followme for more...
#openwaterswimmers #wildswimming #culture #history #swimmerslife #mentalhealthawareness #filmingday #documentary #followme
New Series coming soon on www.youtube.com/@TheBenHooper
Watch this space, subscribe and #followme for more...
#openwaterswimmers #wildswimming #culture #history #swimmerslife #mentalhealthawareness #filmingday #documentary #followme
Take a moment, feel the world about you, breathe slowly... Close your eyes and feel the calmness of inside you... Take the time. You deserve it.
#wellbeing #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthawareness #mindfulness #relaxation
#wellbeing #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthawareness #mindfulness #relaxation
October 20, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Take a moment, feel the world about you, breathe slowly... Close your eyes and feel the calmness of inside you... Take the time. You deserve it.
#wellbeing #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthawareness #mindfulness #relaxation
#wellbeing #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthawareness #mindfulness #relaxation
Good morning followers... Have a safe and mindful day...
#mentalhealthmatters #wellbeing #swimmerslife #openwaterswimming #wildswimmers #wildswimming #mindfulness #selfcare #swimming #followme
#mentalhealthmatters #wellbeing #swimmerslife #openwaterswimming #wildswimmers #wildswimming #mindfulness #selfcare #swimming #followme
October 16, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Good morning followers... Have a safe and mindful day...
#mentalhealthmatters #wellbeing #swimmerslife #openwaterswimming #wildswimmers #wildswimming #mindfulness #selfcare #swimming #followme
#mentalhealthmatters #wellbeing #swimmerslife #openwaterswimming #wildswimmers #wildswimming #mindfulness #selfcare #swimming #followme
Facts Nobody Tells You About Cold Water Swimming...
• Your skin might tingle
• Your mood will improve
• You’ll become addicted to feeling alive
Save this for your first icy dip ❄️ But always stay safe... Build up to it with 5 small dips.
#ColdWaterTherapy #MentalHealthBoost #NatureHeals #BlueMind
• Your skin might tingle
• Your mood will improve
• You’ll become addicted to feeling alive
Save this for your first icy dip ❄️ But always stay safe... Build up to it with 5 small dips.
#ColdWaterTherapy #MentalHealthBoost #NatureHeals #BlueMind
October 15, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Facts Nobody Tells You About Cold Water Swimming...
• Your skin might tingle
• Your mood will improve
• You’ll become addicted to feeling alive
Save this for your first icy dip ❄️ But always stay safe... Build up to it with 5 small dips.
#ColdWaterTherapy #MentalHealthBoost #NatureHeals #BlueMind
• Your skin might tingle
• Your mood will improve
• You’ll become addicted to feeling alive
Save this for your first icy dip ❄️ But always stay safe... Build up to it with 5 small dips.
#ColdWaterTherapy #MentalHealthBoost #NatureHeals #BlueMind
Travel with me... the-european.eu/our-writers/...
#writer #travel #openwaterswimming #africa #senegal #swimmer #wildswimming #oceans #mentalhealthawareness
#writer #travel #openwaterswimming #africa #senegal #swimmer #wildswimming #oceans #mentalhealthawareness
October 14, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Tell Me You’re a Wild Swimmer Without Telling Me You’re a Wild Swimmer…
I’ll start: I own more swim shorts and wetsuits than normal clothes.
Your turn 👇
#openwaterlife #getoutside #swimmer #swimmerslife #openwaterswimmers #wildswimming #wildswimminguk #unitedstates #unitedkingdom #europeanunion
I’ll start: I own more swim shorts and wetsuits than normal clothes.
Your turn 👇
#openwaterlife #getoutside #swimmer #swimmerslife #openwaterswimmers #wildswimming #wildswimminguk #unitedstates #unitedkingdom #europeanunion
October 14, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Tell Me You’re a Wild Swimmer Without Telling Me You’re a Wild Swimmer…
I’ll start: I own more swim shorts and wetsuits than normal clothes.
Your turn 👇
#openwaterlife #getoutside #swimmer #swimmerslife #openwaterswimmers #wildswimming #wildswimminguk #unitedstates #unitedkingdom #europeanunion
I’ll start: I own more swim shorts and wetsuits than normal clothes.
Your turn 👇
#openwaterlife #getoutside #swimmer #swimmerslife #openwaterswimmers #wildswimming #wildswimminguk #unitedstates #unitedkingdom #europeanunion
Always stay safe in open-water - Never Forget Your Tow Float!
It’s not a fashion accessory — it’s a lifesaver. It makes you visible, keeps you safe, and doubles as a dry bag. 🎒
Safety = confidence = better swims.
#swimsafety #wildswimmingtips #rnli #openwaterswim #swimmers #swimmerslife #safetytips
It’s not a fashion accessory — it’s a lifesaver. It makes you visible, keeps you safe, and doubles as a dry bag. 🎒
Safety = confidence = better swims.
#swimsafety #wildswimmingtips #rnli #openwaterswim #swimmers #swimmerslife #safetytips
October 13, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Always stay safe in open-water - Never Forget Your Tow Float!
It’s not a fashion accessory — it’s a lifesaver. It makes you visible, keeps you safe, and doubles as a dry bag. 🎒
Safety = confidence = better swims.
#swimsafety #wildswimmingtips #rnli #openwaterswim #swimmers #swimmerslife #safetytips
It’s not a fashion accessory — it’s a lifesaver. It makes you visible, keeps you safe, and doubles as a dry bag. 🎒
Safety = confidence = better swims.
#swimsafety #wildswimmingtips #rnli #openwaterswim #swimmers #swimmerslife #safetytips
Swim Tip of the day: “Don’t Chase Distance — Chase Joy”
You don’t have to swim miles to be a wild or open water swimmer. A five-minute dip counts. So does floating, laughing, and breathing.
Forget distance. Find delight. 💙
#mentalhealthawareness #wildswimming #welbeing #mindfulness #selfcare #talk
You don’t have to swim miles to be a wild or open water swimmer. A five-minute dip counts. So does floating, laughing, and breathing.
Forget distance. Find delight. 💙
#mentalhealthawareness #wildswimming #welbeing #mindfulness #selfcare #talk
October 10, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Swim Tip of the day: “Don’t Chase Distance — Chase Joy”
You don’t have to swim miles to be a wild or open water swimmer. A five-minute dip counts. So does floating, laughing, and breathing.
Forget distance. Find delight. 💙
#mentalhealthawareness #wildswimming #welbeing #mindfulness #selfcare #talk
You don’t have to swim miles to be a wild or open water swimmer. A five-minute dip counts. So does floating, laughing, and breathing.
Forget distance. Find delight. 💙
#mentalhealthawareness #wildswimming #welbeing #mindfulness #selfcare #talk
Celebrating and raising awareness of #MentalHealthDay - Remember, you are never alone. Maybe, during your day, just pause and ask someone nearby "how are you?" - Just Talk... #SuicidePrevention #MentalHealthMatters #MentalHealthAwareness #suicidepreventionnetwork #wellbeing #suicideawareness
October 10, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Celebrating and raising awareness of #MentalHealthDay - Remember, you are never alone. Maybe, during your day, just pause and ask someone nearby "how are you?" - Just Talk... #SuicidePrevention #MentalHealthMatters #MentalHealthAwareness #suicidepreventionnetwork #wellbeing #suicideawareness
Welcome to today's post -
🏞️ 3. “The UK’s Secret Swim Spots”
Hidden tarns, quiet rivers, lonely coves… sometimes the best swims aren’t on the map.
Tag your favourite secret swim spot (if you’re willing to share 👀).
#WildSwimmingUK #HiddenBritain #AdventureSeekers #SwimTheWild #swimmers #adventure
🏞️ 3. “The UK’s Secret Swim Spots”
Hidden tarns, quiet rivers, lonely coves… sometimes the best swims aren’t on the map.
Tag your favourite secret swim spot (if you’re willing to share 👀).
#WildSwimmingUK #HiddenBritain #AdventureSeekers #SwimTheWild #swimmers #adventure
October 9, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Welcome to today's post -
🏞️ 3. “The UK’s Secret Swim Spots”
Hidden tarns, quiet rivers, lonely coves… sometimes the best swims aren’t on the map.
Tag your favourite secret swim spot (if you’re willing to share 👀).
#WildSwimmingUK #HiddenBritain #AdventureSeekers #SwimTheWild #swimmers #adventure
🏞️ 3. “The UK’s Secret Swim Spots”
Hidden tarns, quiet rivers, lonely coves… sometimes the best swims aren’t on the map.
Tag your favourite secret swim spot (if you’re willing to share 👀).
#WildSwimmingUK #HiddenBritain #AdventureSeekers #SwimTheWild #swimmers #adventure
A little relaxation... Do not forget yourself in the busy daily life you lead... Take care of you... #mindfulness #wellbeing #mentalhealthmatters #relaxation #lakes #england
October 8, 2025 at 2:25 PM
A little relaxation... Do not forget yourself in the busy daily life you lead... Take care of you... #mindfulness #wellbeing #mentalhealthmatters #relaxation #lakes #england
We need to work together to bring #inspiration and protect our #planet and #environment - #challengeyourself and do more to preserve our #oceans and join the @blueearthsummit
October 8, 2025 at 2:23 PM
We need to work together to bring #inspiration and protect our #planet and #environment - #challengeyourself and do more to preserve our #oceans and join the @blueearthsummit
To my American friends and American personal family, we shall never forget... To my one friend, you may have left us 24yrs ago, but you shall never be forgotten...
September 11th 2001 - New York
#NeverForget #911memorial #alwaysinourhearts #PatriotDay #unitedstates #newyork_instagram #newyork
September 11th 2001 - New York
#NeverForget #911memorial #alwaysinourhearts #PatriotDay #unitedstates #newyork_instagram #newyork
September 11, 2025 at 9:44 AM
To my American friends and American personal family, we shall never forget... To my one friend, you may have left us 24yrs ago, but you shall never be forgotten...
September 11th 2001 - New York
#NeverForget #911memorial #alwaysinourhearts #PatriotDay #unitedstates #newyork_instagram #newyork
September 11th 2001 - New York
#NeverForget #911memorial #alwaysinourhearts #PatriotDay #unitedstates #newyork_instagram #newyork
Today is - Tip 4: Know Before You Go...
Check:
☀️ Weather & water conditions
💧 River levels & tides (for sea swims!)
🚫 Safety notices or “no swimming” signs
This = safer adventure. For more 🌊 Dive into... Open Water Safely rb.gy/t3m7e5
#followme for more #swimming #openwater #swimmers #wildswimming
Check:
☀️ Weather & water conditions
💧 River levels & tides (for sea swims!)
🚫 Safety notices or “no swimming” signs
This = safer adventure. For more 🌊 Dive into... Open Water Safely rb.gy/t3m7e5
#followme for more #swimming #openwater #swimmers #wildswimming
August 30, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Today is - Tip 4: Know Before You Go...
Check:
☀️ Weather & water conditions
💧 River levels & tides (for sea swims!)
🚫 Safety notices or “no swimming” signs
This = safer adventure. For more 🌊 Dive into... Open Water Safely rb.gy/t3m7e5
#followme for more #swimming #openwater #swimmers #wildswimming
Check:
☀️ Weather & water conditions
💧 River levels & tides (for sea swims!)
🚫 Safety notices or “no swimming” signs
This = safer adventure. For more 🌊 Dive into... Open Water Safely rb.gy/t3m7e5
#followme for more #swimming #openwater #swimmers #wildswimming
As you may know, I love #wildswimming stress just ebbs away with the water trailing off my skin. Peace, wellbeing, and space to think, heal, take a moment for you. Be safe. 10 minutes of you time...
#swimming #wellbeing #mentalhealthawareness #mindfulness #followme #healthcoach #selfcarematters
#swimming #wellbeing #mentalhealthawareness #mindfulness #followme #healthcoach #selfcarematters
August 30, 2025 at 10:52 AM
As you may know, I love #wildswimming stress just ebbs away with the water trailing off my skin. Peace, wellbeing, and space to think, heal, take a moment for you. Be safe. 10 minutes of you time...
#swimming #wellbeing #mentalhealthawareness #mindfulness #followme #healthcoach #selfcarematters
#swimming #wellbeing #mentalhealthawareness #mindfulness #followme #healthcoach #selfcarematters
Welcome to my series #wildswimming
🦆 Tip 3: Be a Good Guest in Nature
Wild swimming = sharing space with wildlife.
🌱 Don’t trample plants
🦢 Give swans and ducks room
🚯 Take all litter home
Leave it better than you found it 💙
Follow me here for more the-european.eu/our-writers/...
#LoveNature
🦆 Tip 3: Be a Good Guest in Nature
Wild swimming = sharing space with wildlife.
🌱 Don’t trample plants
🦢 Give swans and ducks room
🚯 Take all litter home
Leave it better than you found it 💙
Follow me here for more the-european.eu/our-writers/...
#LoveNature
August 29, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Welcome to my series #wildswimming
🦆 Tip 3: Be a Good Guest in Nature
Wild swimming = sharing space with wildlife.
🌱 Don’t trample plants
🦢 Give swans and ducks room
🚯 Take all litter home
Leave it better than you found it 💙
Follow me here for more the-european.eu/our-writers/...
#LoveNature
🦆 Tip 3: Be a Good Guest in Nature
Wild swimming = sharing space with wildlife.
🌱 Don’t trample plants
🦢 Give swans and ducks room
🚯 Take all litter home
Leave it better than you found it 💙
Follow me here for more the-european.eu/our-writers/...
#LoveNature
#UK water related deaths by #drowning continue to increase!
More needs to be done to educate, improve water safety and save lives! 6 children rescued at Aberavon beach 24th August should not be happening!
#knowyourfloat @brightonrnli.bsky.social @10dowingstreet.bsky.social #worlddrowningprevention
More needs to be done to educate, improve water safety and save lives! 6 children rescued at Aberavon beach 24th August should not be happening!
#knowyourfloat @brightonrnli.bsky.social @10dowingstreet.bsky.social #worlddrowningprevention
August 28, 2025 at 12:17 PM
#UK water related deaths by #drowning continue to increase!
More needs to be done to educate, improve water safety and save lives! 6 children rescued at Aberavon beach 24th August should not be happening!
#knowyourfloat @brightonrnli.bsky.social @10dowingstreet.bsky.social #worlddrowningprevention
More needs to be done to educate, improve water safety and save lives! 6 children rescued at Aberavon beach 24th August should not be happening!
#knowyourfloat @brightonrnli.bsky.social @10dowingstreet.bsky.social #worlddrowningprevention
Happy #worldlakeday from #berlincity #krummelanke - A great 4km swim in silky smooth waters... BUT always keep yourself safe in beautiful #lakes such as this... "Know your float".
@bsky.app #swimming #wildswimming #germany #swimmerslife #swimmers #swim #travel #adventuretravel #wildswim #followme
@bsky.app #swimming #wildswimming #germany #swimmerslife #swimmers #swim #travel #adventuretravel #wildswim #followme
August 27, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Happy #worldlakeday from #berlincity #krummelanke - A great 4km swim in silky smooth waters... BUT always keep yourself safe in beautiful #lakes such as this... "Know your float".
@bsky.app #swimming #wildswimming #germany #swimmerslife #swimmers #swim #travel #adventuretravel #wildswim #followme
@bsky.app #swimming #wildswimming #germany #swimmerslife #swimmers #swim #travel #adventuretravel #wildswim #followme
Happy #worldlakeday from #krummelanke - stunning, silky waters...
Read more here: the-european.eu/story-43989/...
#followme #swim #swimmers #swimmersofinstagram #swimming #swimmerslife #lakes #lakesofinstagram #germany #berlín #wildswimming #european #openwaterswimming #blue_sky
Read more here: the-european.eu/story-43989/...
#followme #swim #swimmers #swimmersofinstagram #swimming #swimmerslife #lakes #lakesofinstagram #germany #berlín #wildswimming #european #openwaterswimming #blue_sky
August 27, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Happy #worldlakeday from #krummelanke - stunning, silky waters...
Read more here: the-european.eu/story-43989/...
#followme #swim #swimmers #swimmersofinstagram #swimming #swimmerslife #lakes #lakesofinstagram #germany #berlín #wildswimming #european #openwaterswimming #blue_sky
Read more here: the-european.eu/story-43989/...
#followme #swim #swimmers #swimmersofinstagram #swimming #swimmerslife #lakes #lakesofinstagram #germany #berlín #wildswimming #european #openwaterswimming #blue_sky
🌊 Tip 1: Start Small, Stay Local
🏊♀️ New to wild swimming? Don’t overthink it — your local lake or lido is the perfect starting point.
👉 Begin with short dips - build confidence gradually.
✨ Swimming isn’t just exercise — it’s a community.
#WildSwimming #OpenWaterSwimming #GetOutside #OutdoorAdventure
🏊♀️ New to wild swimming? Don’t overthink it — your local lake or lido is the perfect starting point.
👉 Begin with short dips - build confidence gradually.
✨ Swimming isn’t just exercise — it’s a community.
#WildSwimming #OpenWaterSwimming #GetOutside #OutdoorAdventure
August 27, 2025 at 3:01 PM
🌊 Tip 1: Start Small, Stay Local
🏊♀️ New to wild swimming? Don’t overthink it — your local lake or lido is the perfect starting point.
👉 Begin with short dips - build confidence gradually.
✨ Swimming isn’t just exercise — it’s a community.
#WildSwimming #OpenWaterSwimming #GetOutside #OutdoorAdventure
🏊♀️ New to wild swimming? Don’t overthink it — your local lake or lido is the perfect starting point.
👉 Begin with short dips - build confidence gradually.
✨ Swimming isn’t just exercise — it’s a community.
#WildSwimming #OpenWaterSwimming #GetOutside #OutdoorAdventure
When a friend is in need of your ears, lend them. When their world is in darkness, shine a light for them and whisper gently, kindly, that you will always be there for them like a lighthouse in their stormy seas.
#kindness #wellbeing #love #friendship #mentalhealthmatters #suicideprevention
#kindness #wellbeing #love #friendship #mentalhealthmatters #suicideprevention
August 27, 2025 at 9:21 AM
When a friend is in need of your ears, lend them. When their world is in darkness, shine a light for them and whisper gently, kindly, that you will always be there for them like a lighthouse in their stormy seas.
#kindness #wellbeing #love #friendship #mentalhealthmatters #suicideprevention
#kindness #wellbeing #love #friendship #mentalhealthmatters #suicideprevention
10 years ago today, I was training in @keywest.bsky.social #florida preparing for my world-first Atlantic swim #InspirationDaily #inspirationalstories - Due out in 2026; 10-years on. Swim the Big Blue - The official Story - Follow me and get it first in 2026 #swim #live
(images credit: Monica Olday)
(images credit: Monica Olday)
August 26, 2025 at 9:50 AM
10 years ago today, I was training in @keywest.bsky.social #florida preparing for my world-first Atlantic swim #InspirationDaily #inspirationalstories - Due out in 2026; 10-years on. Swim the Big Blue - The official Story - Follow me and get it first in 2026 #swim #live
(images credit: Monica Olday)
(images credit: Monica Olday)
Fruit amd veg anyone?
August 18, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Fruit amd veg anyone?