The Newport Psycho

Psychos in the Water: Lexie Kelly

The Newport Psycho

What does it take to dedicate your life to water? And how do you manage the mind while chasing massive miles in the ocean?

Lexie Kelly—a former NCAA swimmer turned elite marathon open‑water swimmer and coach based in Newport Beach—joins Madison & Ashley to dive into the mental and emotional world of open-water swimming. 

This episode isn’t just about distance— it’s about identity, obsession, and finding your element.