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Masters Topics, Athletes & Coaches Interviews Episodes

Love Letter To You and Masters Swimming, Episode 193
Feb. 13, 2023

Love Letter To You and Masters Swimming, Episode 193

Champion's Mojo is all-in on the love of Masters Swimming and Masters Swimmers! In this episode we share with you a big CELEBRATION, why we are in love with our upcoming guests and the future topics that will take your swim...

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Use "Book Chapter Theory" to Help with Setbacks: Abbie Fish, Elite Swim Coach, Episode 192
Feb. 6, 2023

Use "Book Chapter Theory" to Help with Setbacks: Abbie Fish, Elite Sw…

Champion's Mojo's guest is elite swim coach Abbie Fish, the founder of Swim Like a Fish, a virtual swimming coaching business. Tune in to hear Abbie's advice for setbacks and other important topics like: -Cross Comparisons of performance -How relationships can change -Champions are us, not others "…

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Ice and Extreme Open Water World Record Setting Swimmer Barbara Hernandez Endures Danger, Episode 182
Nov. 14, 2022

Ice and Extreme Open Water World Record Setting Swimmer Barbara Herna…

Barbara Hernandez, World Open Water Swimmer of the Year (2020) is known as the Ice Mermaid . She recently broke two world records in some of the world's most dangerous waters. From deadly ice water temperatures to poisonous ...

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7 Solutions to Crush the Comparison Monster, Episode 180
Oct. 31, 2022

7 Solutions to Crush the Comparison Monster, Episode 180

Is there a comparison monster lurking in your mind? Comparison is the thief of joy, but it’s also the thief of confidence. Kelly and Maria give us 7 practical solutions to crushing the bad habit of comparing yourself What are...

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Use Brain Dumping & More Mojo from 2022 US Masters Swimming Coach of the Year: Linda Irish Bostic, Episode 179
Oct. 24, 2022

Use Brain Dumping & More Mojo from 2022 US Masters Swimming Coach of …

Linda Irish Bostic, 2022 US Masters Swimming Coach of the Year reveals some great mojo in her interview. You are going to love the concept of brain dumping this champion shares and so much more to help make you a champion! H...

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How Ingenuity Might Save Your Day, Marathon Swim Champion Morgan Filler: Episode 177
Oct. 17, 2022

How Ingenuity Might Save Your Day, Marathon Swim Champion Morgan Fill…

If you are an athlete, parent, or someone who is trying to keep multiple balls in the air successfully, you’re going to want to stick around and get some Mojo from today's guest. In this episode are joined by marathon swimmin...

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Open Water Racing Tips from a Veteran and a Rookie, Episode 172
Sept. 12, 2022

Open Water Racing Tips from a Veteran and a Rookie, Episode 172

Whether you are an experienced open water (OW) swimmer or a complete rookie, this episode is for you! Host Kelly and Co-Host Maria dive deep into the world of open-water swimming with co-host, Maria Parker, a newbie to the sp...

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Breathe Better, Be Better: Dr. David Deppeler, Oxygen Advantage Trainer, Episode 170
Aug. 22, 2022

Breathe Better, Be Better: Dr. David Deppeler, Oxygen Advantage Train…

Today’s guest believes that by simply enhancing the quality of your breathing, you can improve your health, performance, and happiness. Dr. David Deppeler incorporates the simple, scientifically proven breathing technique det...

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Training & Taper Advice: FINA Masters World #1 Jeff Commings, Episode 168
Aug. 8, 2022

Training & Taper Advice: FINA Masters World #1 Jeff Commings, Episode…

Jeff Commings keeps defying age as a Masters Swimmer. We learn his secrets and hear some of the best taper advice out there for Masters. Jeff has been involved in swimming since his college days at the University of Texas at...

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At 100 Years of Age, a Strong, Social, Swim Champion: Charlotte Sanddal, Episode 166
July 25, 2022

At 100 Years of Age, a Strong, Social, Swim Champion: Charlotte Sandd…

Does 100 years of age sound too old to start everyday with a dozen full push-ups? Or too old to be a swim champion, swimming 5 days a week, driving yourself, playing bridge weekly? How about traveling to Japan from the US? A...

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Mojo from Down Under: Aussie Champion & Host of Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast Danielle Spurling, Episode 165
July 18, 2022

Mojo from Down Under: Aussie Champion & Host of Torpedo Swimtalk Podc…

Our special guest today joins us all the way from Melbourne, Australia! Want the scoop on all things Australian Swimming? Aussie Danielle Spurling is a FINA World Masters Top 10 Ranked pool swimmer, has had a life-long involv...

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Olympic Champion Melissa Belote Ripley: Goals for Gold, Episode 164
July 11, 2022

Olympic Champion Melissa Belote Ripley: Goals for Gold, Episode 164

Today’s guest believes that goal-setting is a part of what led to her success. Hear the path this Olympic Champion took to now Masters Swimmer. In honor of the this summer's 50th anniversary of when she brought home three Ol...

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Order in the Court! Judge Turned Swimmer's Rules for Life: Bob Beach, Episode 162
July 4, 2022

Order in the Court! Judge Turned Swimmer's Rules for Life: Bob Beach,…

Today we have an amazing interview with a man whose life reads like a best selling novel. Our enchanting guest served as a Judge for over 50 years, the longest running judgeship in Florida history, presiding over mostly crimi...

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10 Masters Swimming Myths Debunked in 10-MINUTES, Episode 161
July 1, 2022

10 Masters Swimming Myths Debunked in 10-MINUTES, Episode 161

In honor of the Month of July being US Masters Swimming's Try Masters Swimming promotion, Champion's Mojo Co-hosts Kelly Palace and Maria Parker debunk 10 common myths about Masters Swimming that may be holding you back. If you've ever fancied the idea of joining an adult swim team, swimming for fi…

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Cross the Pain Threshold: Susan Ingraham, Level 4 Masters Coach & Swim Champion,  Episode 160
June 28, 2022

Cross the Pain Threshold: Susan Ingraham, Level 4 Masters Coach & Swi…

Can you and should you push past that pain threshold in practice? Should you eat before training? In today’s episode, we speak with Susan Ingraham, Head Coach of Masters of South Texas, a large and successful swim team with o...

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Fastest 50-Year-Old Woman Ever, Erika Braun, Episode 158
June 20, 2022

Fastest 50-Year-Old Woman Ever, Erika Braun, Episode 158

There's never been a faster 50-year-old woman swimmer than Erika Braun. Learn her secrets to being so fast and much more. In today’s show, we speak with Erika, who holds 18 FINA Masters Swimming world records and swims for the North Carolina Masters . We check in with Erika on her 10 year anniversa…

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Dan Lotano: No Swim History at Age 35 to World Number 1 Master in 5 years, Episode 156
June 13, 2022

Dan Lotano: No Swim History at Age 35 to World Number 1 Master in 5 y…

There are many myths about whether Dan Lotano truly did not swim before he quickly broke into the national and world rankings as a 35 year old first time competitive Masters swimmer. Get ready to hear the inspiring truth abo...

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World Champion Master Eney Jones: Observe Your Life, EP 154
June 6, 2022

World Champion Master Eney Jones: Observe Your Life, EP 154

Mute until she was 6 years old, World Champion Masters swimmer, coach, and “mountain mermaid”, Eney Jones learned the power of observation. She joins Kelly and Maria to discuss how she approaches her own masters swimming and...

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Change Your Mind, Change Your Body: World #1 Marc Middleton, Episode 152
May 31, 2022

Change Your Mind, Change Your Body: World #1 Marc Middleton, Episode …

Marc Middleton, best selling author, world record setting masters swimmer and founder of Growing Bolder media, believes that how we age is most affected by our mindset. If we don't buy into the negative image around aging we...

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Rick Walker: Architect and Champion of the Sarasota Sharks Masters Team, EP 150
May 24, 2022

Rick Walker: Architect and Champion of the Sarasota Sharks Masters Te…

How do you build a successful masters swim team? World Class Masters Swimmer and Coach, Rick Walker says that difficult swim practices motivate his team, the renowned Sarasota Sharks, to work harder and that a spirit of camaraderie keeps morale high. Rick joins the show to talk about how he started…

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Awaken & Own Your Adult Athlete, Episode 147
May 10, 2022

Awaken & Own Your Adult Athlete, Episode 147

Why do we rarely hear the words adult and athlete used together? What is a masters athlete? Generally, we think of being an athlete for the young or being a masters athlete for the elite. But Kelly and Maria talk about their ...

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Do What Makes You Feel Most Alive: Best of Kurt Dickson, EP 146
May 3, 2022

Do What Makes You Feel Most Alive: Best of Kurt Dickson, EP 146

Kelly Palace and Maria Parker share their favorite moments from their interview with Kurt Dickson, including what pieces of wisdom they'll incorporate in their own lives. Kelly Give yourself permission to say “this makes me f...

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Kurt Dickson: Why a Busy E.R. Doctor Makes Time to Swim, EP 145
April 26, 2022

Kurt Dickson: Why a Busy E.R. Doctor Makes Time to Swim, EP 145

95-Time Masters National Champion and Marathon Swimming Triple Crown finisher makes time for the things he love – even when his schedule is inconsistent. Emergency room physician Kurt Dickson says that he prioritizes swimming...

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What Fuels an Insane World Record: Best of Amanda Coker, EP 144
April 18, 2022

What Fuels an Insane World Record: Best of Amanda Coker, EP 144

Kelly Palace and Maria Parker share their favorite moments from their interview with Amanda Coker, including what pieces of wisdom they'll incorporate in their own lives. Tune into the entire episode with Amanda Coker at Cham...

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