Masters Topics, Athletes & Coaches Interviews Episodes

What does it actually take to lead yourself when health scares, career shifts, or sudden life crises knock you off course? Why does the athlete or professional who isn't physically the strongest still manage to rise to the top and take the gold? ​In this special episode, co-host Maria Parker turns the mic around to interview former NCAA Division I Head Coach, Pfizer leader, and author Kelly Palace. Together, they break down the core personal leadership tools inside Kelly’s book, Take Your Mar...

Do you have stinkin’ thinkin’? Better known as cognitive distortions, these 10 thought approaches can sabotage your mental health, relationships and success. They are based on the ground breaking work of Dr. Aaron T. Beck. Kelly and Maria share ways to recognize these behaviors and redirect them for good. Sign up for your free consultation on health, leadership and life coaching with Kelly or Maria at ChampionsMojo.com/cm-coaching. Catch up on EVERY episode at ChampionsMojo.com. 10 Cognitive D...

Injury and illness happen to everyone, particularly athletes who train consistently, year after year. How can you make the most of the time needed to heal -- both physically and emotionally? Life and health coaches Kelly and Maria share tips for coming back from injury and illness that will improve your resiliency, outlook and comeback. Sign up for your free consultation on health, leadership and life coaching with Kelly or Maria at ChampionsMojo.com/cm-coaching. Techniques for Healing Set asi...

How can you form the mental fortitude to overcome pain, discomfort and deprivation in order to meet your goals? Elite endurance cyclist Lael Wilcox joins the podcast to talk with Kelly and Maria about how she adapts to natural elements, criticism and her own inner voice to triumph at some of the world’s toughest endurance bicycle races. Have something to share with the hosts? Email it to hello@championsmojo.com. MORE ABOUT LAEL WILCOX In 2016, Lael Wilcox was the first woman and first American...

Endurance cyclist Jeffrey Ritter had to take small steps and set big goals to reach full recovery from a broken neck. He talks with Kelly and Maria about finding inspiration within to conquer each moment and how to “embrace the day.” Contact Kelly and Maria at hello@championsmojo.com. MORE ABOUT JEFFREY RITTER Jeffrey Ritter is a world champion cyclist who made a full recovery from a broken neck and other injuries he sustained while training on his bicycle. At the 2019 Borrego Springs 12-hour...

This week’s guest is five-time Olympic medalist Josh Davis who talks with Kelly and Maria about setting routines and repeating patterns to reach success. He also talks about his swimming Renaissance using ultra short race pace training. Tune in to hear his tips for success and how faith, instead of fear, drive his decisions. MORE ABOUT JOSH DAVIS: Josh Davis won three gold medals in the 1996 Atlanta Olympics and came back four years later to win two silver medals in Sydney. He was a nine-time ...

*This episode was recorded before the Covid 19 Pandemic changes Even if you've never watched CBS's Survivor, you'll be motivated and inspired by this interview with (in our opinion) the second-best swimmer ever to appear on Survivor, besides Elizabeth Beisel. At 59 years old, Janet is doing ocean swims four days a week and is breaking gender barriers in the field of lifeguard supervising. Janet is a former Division I swimmer and last season she went stroke for stroke with Beisel in a Survivor...

Swimmer, coach, business startup genius -- as the co-founder of the app MySwimPro, Fares Ksebati shows how grit and determination, even with limited resources, can produce success. Ksebati was recently selected by Forbes Magazine in the prestigious “30 under 30” for entrepreneurs to watch in 2020. If you've ever even thought about starting a business or just want some savvy advice from one of today's young leaders on how to be successful in almost anything, you'll love this concise and valuable...

Can positive emotions like love improve your performance? This episode features best-selling author Caroline Miller in a discussion of positive emotions -- like love -- and their effects on performance. It seems that when we connect to powerful positive emotions we can perform better so tune in to learn about tools to use to boost positive emotions and performance. ABOUT CAROLINE MILLER Caroline Adams Miller, who is one of the world’s leading experts on the science behind successful goal setti...

Email us at HELLO@ChampionsMojo.com. Opinions discussed are not medical advice, please seek a medical professional for your own health concerns. You can learn more about the Host and Founder of Champions Mojo at www.KellyPalace.com

What makes one person persevere through challenges, while another succumbs to them? The character trait of grit is only partially inherent; people can develop the grit they need to flourish in difficulties with the right mindset. In this episode, hosts Kelly Palace and Maria Parker speak with best-selling author about her latest book GETTING GRIT and how we can get grittier. You’ll love to hear great advice from Caroline Adams Miller, who is one of the world’s leading experts on the science beh...

The Champion's Mojo podcast is back and this episode is all about strengthening your own confidence. Hosts Kelly Palace and Maria Parker share stories about overcoming difficulties to gain greater confidence and talk about the role preparation and a positive attitude play in championing confidence. Confidence is truly a mindset that you can get! Email us at HELLO@ChampionsMojo.com. Opinions discussed are not medical advice, please seek a medical professional for your own health concerns. You...

Welcome to Champion's Mojo, a podcast designed to inspire, motivate and educate you on your path to becoming the champion of your own life. In the debut episode, meet hosts Kelly Palace and Maria Parker and learn about how some of their most difficult obstacles led them, ultimately, to a greater purpose. Learn more about Kelly's charity International Topical Steroid Addiction Network. Learn more about Maria's charity 3000 Miles to a Cure: Email us at HELLO@ChampionsMojo.com. Opinions discus...